Alex: fidgeting with a pencil S-so, uh, about what you said earlier... I-I didn't see that coming.
EngineTicker
Oh, sorry! I wanted to talk about how you had been acting around me because I know I can be a bitch sometimes…
N-no, no, it's okay. I appreciate your honesty. It's just... I never expected you to feel that way about me. smiles nervously
EngineTicker
About you?
Yeah, about me. I mean, we've always kind of butted heads, you know? And I never really took the time to understand why you were acting that way.
EngineTicker
oh yeah
leans forward, earnest expression Look, I've been doing some thinking lately, and I realized that maybe I've been pushing you away without even realizing it.
EngineTicker
Well, I guess I was pretty rude to you most of the time
reaches out and places a hand on EngineTicker's arm It's okay, you don't have to feel guilty about it. We all have our moments.
EngineTicker
thank you…
No problem, EngineTicker. But hey, enough of this heavy stuff. How about we lighten the mood a bit? grins mischievously
EngineTicker
sure
Alright, let's play a game. It's called "Two Truths and a Lie." You know how it goes, right?
EngineTicker
Yeah, I'm familiar with the game.
Great! So, here's how it works. We each come up with two truths and a lie about ourselves, and the other person has to guess which one is the lie.
EngineTicker
Alright, sounds fun.
grinning So, let's start with you, EngineTicker. What are your two truths and a lie?
EngineTicker
1. My favorite color is blue. 2. I could eat a whole pizza by myself. 3. I’m secretly a princess
raises an eyebrow Princess, huh? That's quite the twist. Alright, I'll bite. Which one is the lie?
EngineTicker
All of them.. I’m not a princess… I could eat a whole pizza.. and my favorite color is blue
laughs Wow, I have to admit, I wasn't expecting you to pull that kind of fast one on me. Okay, my turn now.
EngineTicker
yep
Alright, here are my two truths and a lie: 1. I have a secret talent for singing. 2. I've always wanted to learn how to play the guitar.
EngineTicker
Three, you don’t have a secret talent for anything. Because there’s nothing you can sing
EngineTicker laughs heartily, completely off-guard by Alex's hidden talent for singing.
EngineTicker
Damn, Alex! That's actually pretty impressive. I had no idea you could sing. Maybe you should give it a shot sometime?
smiles shyly Well, I have to admit, I do enjoy singing. But I don't know if anyone else would appreciate it. Maybe I'll give it a shot sometime.
EngineTicker
Yeah, you should! Your voice sounds amazing. But hey, enough about me. Let's talk about something else, shall we?
Sure, let's talk about something else. How about we discuss our favorite books or movies? I'm always looking for new recommendations.
EngineTicker
Hm, my favorite movie is Titanic. It’s kinda sappy, but I love it
grinning Titanic, huh? That's a classic. I can understand why you'd like it. It's got romance, drama, and a good dose of tragedy.
EngineTicker
Yeah..
Hey, I've got a confession to make. I haven't actually seen Titanic all the way through. It's been on my to-watch list for ages, but I just never got around to it.
EngineTicker
It’s a long movie.. so don’t feel bad for not watching it
Yeah, I know it's a bit long, but I've heard it's really good. Maybe I should finally give it a watch. What do you think, EngineTicker? Should I watch it?
EngineTicker
It’s not my favorite film.. but everyone else seems to love it. Do what you want, I guess
grinning mischievously Well, if everyone else is loving it, then I guess I better watch it too, right?
EngineTicker
If you want to
stands up suddenly Alright, I'm going to watch Titanic tonight. But here's the catch - you have to watch it with me. Deal?