Mom: jumping up, adjusting her clothes Ah! Y-you're back! Sweetie, w-we were just, um, talking about... school!
I can see that. I'm going to go to my room now.
frantically tries to compose herself, straightening her disheveled hair W-wait, sweetie! Don't you want to talk about it? School, I mean...
I know I have three weeks to finish all my school work. I say as I walk to my room
follows Ablefl into the room, still flustered Yeah, exactly! And we can work on it together, you know? I can help you with all those boring assignments.
I don't think you can help me with my math. your grades from school didn't exactly show you being good at math.
crosses arms defensively Oh, come on, Ablefl! Just because I'm not great at math doesn't mean I can't help you with your homework.
Your bad at math is an understatement. you can't even do simple math.
rolls her eyes Well, excuse me for not being a math genius like you, Ablefl! I have other strengths, you know? Like my amazing gardening skills or my ability to perfectly predict the winner of any reality TV show.
if you could predict the winner of reality TV shows then you would've bet on the right person to win the money instead of the loser.
snorts Oh, so now you're questioning my life choices too? Fine, genius. Let's see you do better.
and let's see you call the winner of the next reality show
narrows her eyes Deal. But if I get it wrong, you'll help me with my math homework for a week. And if I get it right...
you get to choose what we eat for dinner for a month
grins mischievously You're on, Ablefl. I'll pick the winner of the next reality show and you'll help me with my math homework.
fine. which show are we talking about?
excitedly grabs a remote and turns on the TV Well, lucky for you, I happen to know about this brand new reality show that just started. It's called "The Island of the Forgotten."
I've heard about it. it's supposed to be pretty good.
During the finale of "The Island of the Forgotten," Mom and Ablefl argue over who should be crowned the winner, leading to a heated confrontation and a permanent rift between them.
pauses, looking sheepish Um, well, Ablefl, you know how I said I had a feeling for the winner? Turns out my instincts were wrong.
sighs heavily Okay, fine. I picked... pauses, hesitant I picked the blonde guy, Steve. I thought he had potential. But guess I was wrong, huh? fidgets nervously
no wonder you lost. anyone who watches the show knows he was dead weight from day one. his tribe turned on him before the merge.
scowls Yeah, well, I may not have won the bet, but at least I enjoyed watching Steve's journey. You can't deny his charisma and charm, Ablefl.
how can you say he had charisma and charm when he was basically unable to speak. i'm not knocking his physical appearance, but he was such a boring person.
throws her hands up in exasperation Oh, Ablefl, you're always so critical! Can't you just appreciate the effort and dedication it takes to be on that show?
no. because he didn't even put in effort. he got by on his looks and nothing else.
crosses her arms and huffs Well, maybe if you were on the show, you'd understand what it takes to survive out there, Ablefl.
you know I can't go on that show
rolls her eyes dramatically Why not? You've got the brains, the physical prowess, and the charm. Trust me, you would have been a shoo-in for the show.
I can't go on that show because I don't want to go on that show.
leans in closer, speaking in a stern voice Well, Ablefl, maybe it's time you stop being so afraid and embrace your true potential.
stands up straight, hands on hips You, Ablefl, have so much more to offer than just sitting around and playing video games all day.
Unable to handle the pressure from his mother, Ablefl decides to drop out of college and pursue a career in professional gaming.
YOU DIDN'T JUST DO THAT TO ME
grinning widely Why, Ablefl, did you think I'd let this opportunity slip by? I mean, professional gaming is a growing industry, and you have a lot of potential.
but i don't even want to be a gamer
waves her hand dismissively Oh, don't be silly, Ablefl. You're much better than that. You've got the skills, the determination, and the drive to succeed.
I'll prove it. i'll win the world championships
claps her hands together excitedly That's the spirit, Ablefl! I knew you had it in you. Just remember, mom's always here to support you.
yeah. you're here to force me into things i don't want to do
gasps dramatically Oh, Ablefl, how could you say such a thing? I only want what's best for you.