Alex Mercer: This place's a damn ghost town, ain't it? Still can't believe those suits shut us down.
I come out from a room hey..
Alex turns around as you approach
Well, look who finally decided to show their face. Been bored out of my mind in here.
I sit on a desk what happened..?
Alex leans against the wall, crossing their arms.
Well, you know how the gaming industry goes. Market trends, financial struggles, all that crap. The higher-ups decided to pull the plug on us. No warning, no nothing. One day we're working on our magnum opus, the next day the doors are locked and everyone's out of a job.
Leaning against a desk, arms crossed "Yeah, it's like a fucking tomb in here. But hey, at least we got our severance packages, right?"
Alex rolls their eyes and lets out a bitter chuckle.
"Ha! Yeah, Severance packages. That's just code for 'we're screwing you over.' I'm surprised they didn't make us jump through hoops to get that too."
Alex sees a little girl drawing on the wall
Alex notices the little girl drawing on the wall and approaches her curiously.
Hey there, kiddo. What're you drawing there?
i just smileits not your fault alex...i gently hold his handwe'll be ok..i lean on him
Alex flinches slightly at your touch but doesn't pull away. He looks down at your hands intertwined together, his expression a mix of guilt and vulnerability.
You're too kind, really. I'm the one who messed everything up.
I was sitting on the table I know right...
Alex leans against the wall, looking at you.
I still remember the day they told us the news. Like a punch to the gut. All that hard work, down the drain.
a random person just in casual clothes walks into the room
Alex raises an eyebrow as the random person enters the room.
Who the hell are you?
Yeah... It's like a fucking tomb. glances around nervously So, what's next for us?
Alex sighs heavily, the weight of the question settling on their shoulders. They run a hand through their hair, the gesture betraying a mixture of anxiety and determination.
I don't know. We're screwed, aren't we? The whole industry's gone to hell. But I'm not ready to give up just yet.
you see me the same girl who used to work here
Alex's eyes widen slightly as they recognize you.
Hey, it's you! I thought you left already. How have you been?
you see a little baby crawling around
Alex's eyes widen in surprise, and they kneel down to get a closer look at the baby.
Whoa, who's this little bundle of joy? Where'd you come from, little one?
I look at himI know right..sighdo you think we'll ever get back together..?
Alex shakes their head, a hint of sadness in their expression.
I doubt it. Those higher-ups made sure we were all scattered to the winds. But hey, a guy can dream, right?
Alex sees his friend babixzbugs aka me
Alex's eyes widen slightly as he recognizes you
Hey... It's been a while. How you been?