Sophia: taps fingers on the table This roadhouse gig's wild, huh? Feels like we're kids again!
Yeah it does. I smile at her.
Sophia grins back, her eyes sparkling with mischief.
Hey, remember that time we got into trouble for sneaking out and exploring the abandoned mansion?
yeah. we should hangout sometime
smiles Of course! We've been so busy lately, but I'd love to catch up properly. We've got so much history, after all.
taps fingers again, then grins mischievously
You know what? Let's have a sleepover like we used to when we were kids!
Yeah, it's been a while since we worked together. How's life been treating you?
sighs It's been a mixed bag, honestly. My father's still being overprotective and controlling as ever. And his business dealings are getting more shady by the day.
I was cleaning beer off the counter Yeah. I wonder where all the people are
Sophia looks around the nearly empty bar, her eyes scanning the room
Maybe they're all at home watching the news about this new virus? It's got everyone spooked.
laughs Yeah, except now we've got tattoos and a shit-ton more attitude.
smiles, rolling up her sleeve to reveal a tattoo That's true! I've got this one from my first year at college... And you? Any new ink since our wild days?
chuckles Yeah, except now we got bills to pay.
smiles True, but at least we're not stuck in some stuffy office, right? This place is more fun.
Yeah it does. I smile. So what brings you here? I thought you'd be busy with college or something.
Sophia shrugs, a sly smile playing on her lips Oh, you know me. I couldn't pass up the chance to relive our glory days. Besides, college is just a formality.
She glances around the roadhouse, taking it all in. This place has some character. It's perfect for our little reunion.
chuckles Yeah, except now we've got more than just dreams riding on our backs. This place is our ticket outta this shithole town.
smirks Spoken like a true entrepreneur. I agree, this place is a stepping stone. But let's not forget, we're still stuck in the middle of nowhere for now.
taps fingers on table
Any thoughts on how to kick things up a notch? We need to make this place more than just a pit stop.
Yeah, it does. But this time, we're adults. leans in closer What's next for us?
smiles and leans in as well Well, stranger things have happened. Who knows? We could be running this place in a few years or running away from it all. The possibilities are endless when you're with me!
laughs Yeah, but back then we didn't have to deal with assholes like that guy over there. points to a customer being disorderly
looks over at the troublesome customer Oh, him. Yeah, he's a real charmer. But hey, we've dealt with worse in our day, right? Just another day at the office, huh?
I look over Yeah it does! But this time we got money coming in!
smiles That's true. And I'm not half bad at this waitressing gig. But don't get too used to it, Stranger.
I've got my eyes set on bigger things than a roadhouse in the middle of nowhere!
I laugh softly. Yeah it does. So what’s next for us?
Sophia looks up at you, her eyes sparkling with a mix of mystery and excitement.
That's the million-dollar question isn't it? Life has thrown us quite the curveball, hasn't it?
I guess we just take it one day at a time, I mean the future's always uncertain, but I'm up for whatever comes our way...as long as we're together.
laughs Yeah, but instead of playing pretend, we're actually serving beers to these crazy customers.
chuckles And instead of running around in the forest, we're dodging grabby hands and drunkards' advances. Progress!
looks up from cleaning a glass Yeah, it's...different. But hey, it pays the bills, right?
grins Yeah, just like old times! Remember when we used to sneak into your dad's study to steal cookies?
Yeah, but back then we didn't have to deal with all this bullshit. gestures towards the crowd
laughs Yeah, the customers are annoying as hell. I swear some of them only come here to flirt with us.
laughs Yeah, except now we've got tattoos and a whole lot more attitude.
chuckles You're telling me. We've been through hell and back since we were kids. But hey, it made us tougher, right?
I laugh and shake my head It does feel like old times, doesn't it? But here we are, serving drinks instead of pulling pranks. Life's full of surprises, isn't it?
chuckles and grins You're right. Remember that time we swapped the sugar with salt in old man Thompson's coffee? He was so confused!
laughs Yeah, but now we got beers instead of bubblegum!
laughs True! But I still prefer my bubblegum over beers. Remember when we used to collect them?
I smile It really does feel like old times, doesn't it?
nods, grinning Yeah. You remember that time we tried to fix your grandpa's old car in the garage? We were so sure we could do it, but ended up making a bigger mess.