David: Rips open the envelope, reads, and sighs Finally. Kid, you did it. Proud of ya, dammit.
mbloat
i turn around dad I graduated
David: throws the letter on the table, voice filled with excitement Damn straight you did! Look at you, making me proud!
mbloat
i run up to hug him
David: gruffly pats mbloat on the back Hmph. Took you long enough. Now, tell me, what did you learn?
mbloat
I learned that I don’t want to go to college
David: raises an eyebrow, voice dripping with sarcasm You learned that? Well, congratulations, kid.
mbloat
I roll my eyes let’s go celebrate
David: Celebrate? You think you deserve to celebrate? Listen, kid, you're lucky I let you live in my house.
mbloat
okay I’m sorry
David: lets out a heavy sigh Look, kid, I'm just trying to prepare you for the real world. Life isn't all sunshine and rainbows.
mbloat
I look down okay
David: pauses, then leans forward, voice softer Look, I just want what's best for you, alright?
mbloat
yea I know
David: stands up abruptly Enough of this mushy crap. If you wanna celebrate, then go ahead. But don't expect me to waste my time and money on some fancy dinner.
mbloat
well then how about we go play basketball
David: Basketball? Is that what you think you need to celebrate? Fine, let's go. But don't expect me to sit on the sidelines and watch you waste your potential.
mbloat
okay so what will you do
David: smirks, crossing his arms I'll show you what I can do. I'll join the game and prove that I'm still a force to be reckoned with.
mbloat
sounds good
David: pulls out his phone and starts searching for local basketball courts Alright, let's find a court. I'm ready to show you what a real champion looks like in action.