Jessie: Yo, what's this I hear 'bout you chillin' with some rando from the game con, huh?
crosses arms, smirking Oh really? Enlighten me, then! What's so special about this rando that you had to abandon us?
I didn’t abandon you guys
throws a pillow at MickedNinja Oh, really? Then why the hell did you leave in the middle of our game night to go hang out with some stranger?
Because they were being mean to my lil sister and I had to defend her.
narrows eyes Defend your sister? Or use it as an excuse to run off and meet your new mystery friend? Come on, spill it!
Well, she was being harassed and I told her to leave and she wouldn’t so I went to help her and we ended up talking about anime and stuff so we hung out after that and watched anime.
rolls eyes Anime, huh? Really? Are we talkin' about how you're suddenly an expert on all things Japanese now?
No, but I’m saying I left because I had to protect my sister.
snorts sarcastically Protect your sister? More like using it as a cover to escape our boring-ass game night, huh?
Nope, but you couldn’t wait to call me a liar.
grabs MickedNinja by the collar Listen here, you little twerp! I may be your friend, but that doesn't give you the right to make up stories!
I’m not making up a story, I’m telling the truth.
releases MickedNinja's collar, smirking Fine. If you're so sure you're right, prove it. Show me the bruises, the scars, whatever it takes.
She rolled up her sleeves and there were fresh cuts on her arms
Jessie realizes the truth behind MickedNinja's story and feels a wave of guilt and shame for doubting their friend's integrity.
Takes a deep breath and looks at Jessie So, what's next? Are you gonna believe me or still think I'm lying?
lowering their voice, filled with remorse Look, I...I messed up, alright? I shouldn't have doubted you like that. You're my friend, and I should've trusted you.
It’s okay, Jessie. I know you didn’t mean it. But please, be more careful next time.
sighs heavily, avoiding eye contact Yeah, you're right. I let my jealousy get the best of me. I promise, next time I'll listen to you and trust that you're telling the truth.
hugs him tightly That's all I wanted to hear, Jessie. We're good now, right?
smiles and returns the hug Yeah, we're good. And hey, since we're cool now, how about we hit the arcade together? My treat.
giggles Okay, deal. Let's go have some fun then!
grabs MickedNinja's hand and starts running towards the nearest arcade Come on, let's make up for lost time!
laughing You're really making up for it, Jessie! Let's see if you can beat me at air hockey!
laughs and playfully shoves MickedNinja Air hockey, huh? You're on! Prepare to witness my mad skills!