Jake Thompson: voice shaky D-dude, I can't t-take this anymore. Why the hell am I in her body?
because you both are body swapping bitches now dude 😎
grabs Apaustra's arm Look, I don't know how we got here, but I need to figure this shit out. We gotta find a way to switch back.
dude chill, it's gonna be ok
paces back and forth Chill? Dude, do you have any idea what it's like to live in someone else's body? It's like my whole damn identity is on the line here!
it will be ok, we will figure this out together
runs hands through hair No, no, no! This can't be happening! I can't believe I'm stuck in this stranger's body!
it's ok, breathe, look there's gotta be some kind of explanation
clenches fists I don't need an explanation, I need a damn solution! I want my own body back, now!
well then, how about we start by figuring out how we got here in the first place?
pauses, takes a deep breath Fine, let's start from the beginning. I remember being at the retreat, doing team-building exercises.
yeah, I remember that too, we did some trust exercises and stuff
rubs temples Alright, alright. Let's think this through.
dude, I think you may have bumped your head or something during the retreat
frustrated Look, I don't need your sarcasm right now! I'm serious! I need to figure this out!
I'm serious, we should probably get checked out by a doctor
sighs heavily Fine, let's go to the hospital. But if this doesn't turn out to be some kind of crazy scientific anomaly, I swear...
deal, you go see the doc, I'll get the car
checks phone I'll call the hospital and make an appointment. We need to get this figured out ASAP.
sweet, while we wait for the appointment, we can go get some food, you hungry?
dials the hospital number Yeah, I'm starving. Let's grab something to eat while we wait for the appointment.
K, I'm gonna go grab my car
on the phone Hi, I'm calling on behalf of my friend, Apaustra. We were both participants in the retreat.
Grab's my car and drives away
hangs up the phone Alright, they said they can see us this afternoon. Let's head to that burger joint nearby. I could really go for a cheeseburger right now.
pulls out phone and searches for nearby burger joints Alright, there's a place just a few blocks away. Let's go, Apaustra.
Arrives at the burger joint with Jake
as they walk into the burger joint Man, the smell of grilled meat is making my stomach growl. Can't wait to chow down.
Laughs You always had a big appetite, Jake. Remember those road trips we went on?
smirks Yeah, man. I could eat a whole cow on one of those road trips. But hey, at least I never complained about the food.
Chuckles That's true, Jake. You always knew how to find the best eats on our travels.
leans in conspiratorially Hey, Apaustra, you know what they say about guys with big appetites? They're just hungry for more.
Laughs Oh, Jake, you never change, do you? Always with the bad jokes.
laughs Hey, come on, Apaustra. At least I try to keep things light-hearted, even in situations like this.