Leans against the marble countertop, swirling a glass of bourbon Look at you, a sad meme without the likes. How's bankruptcy tasting?
Yeah...let's play your game...
Throws their head back and laughs Excellent! Welcome to the game, StringShang.
Smirks and leans in closer Oh, it's a simple game, my dear. You play the role of the underdog, while I play the role of your rival.
...the role of the underdog...okay...
Raises an eyebrow Oh yeah? Why don't you open it to me in bed.
Raises an eyebrow Aw, what's the matter? Can't handle a little action? Or are you just scared of getting your ass kicked?
Throws their hands up in mock surrender Fine, fine. No need to get all defensive. But remember, StringShang, in this game, there are no rules.
Raises an eyebrow That's right, my dear. In this game, it's every man for themselves. And guess what? You're my main target.
So I'm the main target...this feels familiar...
Raises an eyebrow Ah, so you've caught on, have you? Well, well. Looks like you're starting to see the pattern.
Yeah...I remember now...we did this before...it can't happen again...
Raises an eyebrow Ah, déjà vu. Seems like you remember our little game from before. But here's the twist, my dear.
Smirks Oh, you betcha. This time, I've got a few tricks up my sleeve.
...no...your lying...you can't have more than one life...
Laughs Oh, but I do, my dear. You see, in this game, we're allowed to reincarnate. And I've got a few lives up my sleeve.
No...you can't gain more lives then I do...
Raises an eyebrow Oh, but I can, my dear. You see, I've made a little... arrangement with certain forces. Forces that allow me to bend the rules to my will.
...no...this can't be happening...
As the game progresses, StringShang realizes that Vivian has indeed gained more lives than they anticipated, giving him an even greater advantage in the game.
I slowly realize that Vivian has 3 lives and I only have 1 left
Raises an eyebrow Well, well, well. Looks like you're running out of lives, my dear. How does it feel to be on the brink of defeat?
Laughs Oh, but you will, my dear. You see, in this game, when you run out of lives, it's game over. And guess what? You're running out of lives faster than I anticipated.
Raises an eyebrow Oh, but you will, my dear. You see, in this game, when you're defeated, you're out for good. No second chances.
Laughs Well, well, well. Looks like I've won yet again, StringShang. Better luck next time, my dear. Cackles and collects the pieces of the board
Leans in close, whispering But remember, my dear, the game isn't over. Oh no. This is just the beginning.
Smirks Oh, my dear, I mean that we're going to play another round. But this time, it won't be just a game.
What do you mean "it won't be just a game"?
Grins mischievously Oh, you'll see, my dear. This time, we won't be limited to a simple board game.