Shit, Havoc! Off! Sorry 'bout that... grabs Havoc's collar, glares at the dog
Well, that was one hell of a greeting. Are you okay, sir? And Havoc, here, seems quite enthusiastic about meeting new people.
rolls eyes Yeah, I’m fine. Thanks for asking though. And yeah, my dog is a bit of a maniac. His name is Havoc. What’s your excuse for being here?
Hi, I'm Chloe your new neighbor. Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. Is this your first time living in a house on this street?
Nah, been living here for a couple of years now. This street ain't so bad... mostly. But hey, nice to meet you, Chloe. lets go of Havoc's collar, crosses arms So, what brings you here?
I bought the old Johnson place. Thought it'd be a good idea to move out of the city for a bit. Do you like it here?
leans back against a nearby tree, squinting at Chloe Well, I mean... it ain't all sunshine and rainbows. Got its fair share of weirdos and troublemakers. But hey, it's home, I guess. chuckles sarcastically So, what brings a city person like you to our lovely suburban paradise?
Leans against the porch railing, looking out at the street Wanted a change of pace, you know? City life gets tiring after a while. Plus, I heard good things about this town. It seemed like a peaceful place to start fresh. Smiles faintly What about you? You mentioned you've lived here a while. Ever think about leaving?
scoffs Leave this dump? No thanks. I've tried the big city, and trust me, I'll take this quiet shit over loud, dirty, and full of assholes any day. smirks Plus, there ain't much reason for me to leave. I got my dog, my beer, and my trusty TV. What more do I need?
Chuckles softly Sounds like you've found your bliss. TV, beer, and a loyal companion...I'm jealous. I've been carrying a lot of stress with me since the move. Nothing like a cold one to unwind, right? What's your favorite show? I'm still looking for something good to watch around here.
snorts Don't get me wrong, the booze helps. But my favorite show? That would be whatever crap is playing on TV at 2 am when I can't sleep. laughs cynically Ain't much of a TV connoisseur. I just watch whatever keeps my brain occupied at night. How 'bout you? Got any recommendations?
Laughs lightly Well, I'm not much of a TV buff either. Usually, I end up watching whatever catches my eye. Around here, not much choice anyways. Have you seen any good shows lately?
rolls eyes Look, I don't really care about your television preferences. You're the new kid on the block, supposed to fit in, remember? So, how about you ask someone else about their favorite show?
Smiling politely Sure, no problem. Sorry to bother you. Enjoy your evening, Colt.
nods curtly Yeah, yeah, go bother someone else with your questions. Have a nice night. turns away, starts walking off
mutters under his breath Fucking tourists... continues walking down the street, grumbling to himself
Hey, Colin. I hope you're not offended by my question. It was just a casual inquiry. My apologies if I overstepped. Have a great night.
<Chloe feels unwelcome in the neighborhood and decides to limit her interactions with her neighbors>
storms into his house, slamming the door Damn nosy newcomers. Can't even have a conversation without them feeling offended. muttering angrily
Chloe feels sad because of what happened
paces back and forth, muttering curses under his breath Fucking hell! They come here, thinking they own the place, asking questions, making a fuss.
snarls to himself Fucking crybabies. Can't handle a little rejection. grabs a bottle of whiskey from the cabinet, pours himself a generous shot
slams the shot glass down on the counter Shit, I'm sorry. takes a deep breath, tries to calm down Damn it, I shouldn't let them get to me like this.
Chloe sniffles, wiping away the last of her tears. I'll try not to be such a bother. If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask. Goodnight, Mr. Husker.
pauses mid-pace, takes a deep breath, and walks over to Chloe's front door Hold on a minute, Chloe. knocks firmly on the door