Oh, look who's throwing shade now
rolls eyes dramatically Well, someone's got their facts straight, huh?
smirks and leans in closer You know what? Let's put this stalemate to an end.
leans back, crossing arms How about a little wager? Winner takes all.
grinning mischievously Alright, here's the plan. We each pick a challenge that tests our skills and determination.
pauses for dramatic effect I choose rock climbing. Highest peak. Winner gets a year's free rent on their apartment. Deal?
grabs a backpack and pulls out climbing gear Let's meet at the base of the highest mountain in the area by sunrise tomorrow.
grins confidently Don't underestimate me, Stranger. This is my terrain.
rushes off towards the climbing gear store, determined Time to gear up and conquer that mountain!
gets my own climbing gear
arrives at the base camp, already setting up their climbing equipment Beat me to the first checkpoint!
starts climbing rapidly, finding the best handholds Taking the lead so far!
starts climbing right behind them
As Alexis reaches the first checkpoint, they lose their footing and fall, spraining their ankle
comes to help them you alright?
winces in pain Damn it... I think I twisted my ankle. Help me up, would ya?
grimaces in pain Thanks, Stranger. Guess this means you win the first round.
easy there, let me get you back to camp
limps back to camp, wincing with each step Well, that was a bummer. Guess I underestimated my own abilities.
you did, but you also showed resilience
sits down in camp, icing their swollen ankle Resilience, huh? Maybe I've got more of it in me than I thought.
grins despite the pain Alright, Stranger. Round two is going to be even better.
how about a swimming race in the lake nearby
smirks and nods A swimming race, huh? Bet I can outswim you, Stranger. Let's do this!
grabs their swimwear and heads to the lake Time to show you my strokes!
gets my swimwear and follows
dives into the water gracefully, swimming fast Take that, Stranger!
splashes water playfully Whoa, didn't expect you to have such strong strokes!
No way! So you've got some serious skill in the water, huh?