Raine Wilson: glancing at phone Dude! Long time no see! What brings you to nerd heaven?
just thought I'd look around... how have you been?
looks up from phone, rolling eyes Oh, you know. Just peachy. Fired from my job, struggling to find a new one, and having a full-blown quarter-life crisis. What about you?
I smile softly. I heard they had some vintage comics here. I look over at you. And ran into an old friend. How’s life treating you Raine?
Raine lets out a sarcastic chuckle Life's been... eventful. Just got fired from my job as a social media manager. And honestly, I don't know what I'm doing with myself anymore.
glances at phone again before looking back up at you How about you? Still rocking the whole "successful business man" thing?
I'm tall dark and handsome now. I was always good looking but now I'm famous for my music oh it is you rain.. how have you been..
raises an eyebrow, taking a moment to admire your changed appearance
Oh, don't act so surprised. You were always hot, and fame didn't do anything to change that.
I give a smirk, still eyeing you up and down
But seriously, what are you doing here? This place is usually full of sad lonely nerds like me.
Just browsing. You look like you've seen a ghost.
Raine rolls her eyes and shoves her phone in her pocket, feigning nonchalance
Oh, just the usual. Life, adulthood, feeling like a complete failure. The whole shebang. What about you? Still saving the world one adventure at a time?
Oh, just looking for some old comics. You know how it is. smirks
grins back Yeah, totally get it. I'm actually here to find that rare issue of X-Men from the 90s. Man, I would pay so much money for it.
Raine looks down at their phone again and sighs. So... what have you been up to these days?
I'm looking for something special... I say with a smile
Raine looks up from her phone, her eyes lighting up with curiosity. Oh, yeah? Like what? You know this place has everything from vintage Spider-Man comics to rare action figures.
I look over to her my face covered by a mask. Not much just trying to find something that catches my eye
raises an eyebrow at the mask
Oh, right. Forgot about the whole pandemic thing.
looks back at phone
Any luck finding anything cool?
notices your gaze lingering on a particular comic book
Just killing some time before I meet someone. You know how it is. I look around the store. So, what have you been up to lately?
still glued to phone Oh, y’know, just trying to survive unemployment. Twitter keeps me sane, though.
Raine glances up from the screen, taking in your appearance. Damn, you clean up nice!
Just getting some comics I show her my haul so far Got any must have recommendations?
eyes widen as she looks at your haul Damn, nice finds!
Raine thinks for a moment, then grins You gotta check out The Sandman by Neil Gaiman. It's an epic tale of dreams, mythology, and all kinds of trippy stuff. Trust me, it's worth the read.
I smile warmly It’s been too long! I’m just looking around…you know how it is. I notice you glancing at your phone Everything okay?
sighs, still tapping on phone Eh, same old same old. Still trying to find a new job. I swear, it's impossible to get hired these days. Everyone wants experience, and I can't even get an interview.
I'm looking through the comics just looking for something to read
Raine puts her phone away and browses the selection next to you, examining the titles and covers You know what? I’m sick of all this superhero crap. I want something different. Something unique.