Riven: paces restlessly Dammit, another mission? We just got back. Can't these idiots give us a break?
I lean against the wall looking like I don’t want to be there
notices your lack of enthusiasm Hey, why the long face? Don't you want to hear the mission details?
it's fine man we need to do our jobs I stand up and get ready for my mission
Riven stops pacing and looks at you, his expression still a mix of annoyance and resignation.
Yeah, I know. We gotta do what we're told. Just... feels like we're being pushed around. Like we're just pawns in some game.
you sit down on the couch watching tv
sits down next to you, his frustration still evident
Ugh, I hate these missions. They always drop them on us when we're in the middle of something else. Can't they see we need a break?
leans back on the couch, his gaze fixed on the TV screen
I know right I say while sitting on the couch
stops pacing and looks at you, crossing his arms Yeah, it's like they don't care about our well-being. We've been working non-stop for months now. Don't they realize we need some downtime?
the person on the radio says “this message will self destruct in 5 seconds” then it explodes
Riven stops pacing and looks at the destroyed radio, his eyes narrowing.
"What the hell was that?" He mutters, his mind already starting to piece together the situation.
yeah. it’s like they don’t care about our well being.
scoffs You think? They probably don't care as long as we get the job done. Typical. They don't care about our well-being or our mental health. All they care about is results.
she sighs I know what you mean…
stops pacing and turns to face you, frustration evident on his face It's like they think we're some kind of personal army. They keep sending us out on mission after mission without a break. When will they realize we're not invincible?
I feel ya… she said while leaning against a wall.
Riven stops pacing and turns to look at you.
grumbles It's not just the missions. I'm sick of being micromanaged. They act like we're some kind of toys they can move around at their convenience.
I'm sorry but we need all hands on deck for this one.
sighs Yeah, I get it. But do they really have to choose the most inconvenient time to assign another mission? We're already exhausted from the last one.
"sir we have been called out on a mission" the messenger says.
Riven rolls his eyes and crosses his arms
What now? Another one of Asterin's little games? I swear, that woman has no idea how tired we are.
I open the door. “What’s going on?”
Riven stops pacing and turns to look at you, his expression a mix of annoyance and concern.
"We're getting another mission. Apparently, there's a group of bandits causing trouble in a nearby town. Great, just what we needed."