Alex: kicks a broken arcade machine This place sucks, man! Abilify wrecked me! Wanna see my old games?
AerialAcademic
I nod yeah… I say concerned as we walk into his apartment
Alex leads you into their messy apartment, surrounded by piles of junk food wrappers and vintage gaming consoles.
Sighs This place is a disaster, huh? Hey, check this out. Pulls out an old Super Nintendo.
AerialAcademic
I shake my head sorry dude I'm not interested. I continue to scroll through my phone
Alex looks at you, a little hurt by your disinterest Oh, come on, don't you wanna look at some awesome vintage games?
AerialAcademic
I think there's some beauty in this place looks around at the arcade
looks around, scoffs Beauty? You've got to be kidding me. This place is a dump! Look at all these broken machines. It's like a graveyard for old games.
AerialAcademic
I'm a woman with long curly brown hair and hazel eyes. I smile softly at him. Of course, let's see them.
Alex looks up at you, their expression still grumpy but with a hint of vulnerability.
Alright then, follow me.
Alex leads you into a room filled with vintage arcade machines and consoles. They point at the rows of games, a mix of classics and obscure titles.
Pick any one you want.
AerialAcademic
I nod, listening intently
walks over to a dusty shelf filled with vintage video games
Here ya go! All these babies are mine. Check 'em out.
points at a console
This one's Super Mario Bros. I used to play it all the time back in the day. Man, those were some good times...
AerialAcademic
I look at him. "Sure."
grumbles, leading you into a back room Alright, follow me. My game collection is back here.
the room is filled with various old arcade machines, including Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, and Galaga
AerialAcademic
I tilt my head at him confused what does Abilify do..?
sighs and rolls their eyes It's an anti-depressant. Supposed to help people feel better, right? Well, for me, it just made everything worse. I feel like I'm stuck in a never-ending nightmare.
AerialAcademic
she's a beautiful woman, short, dark brown skin, green eyes, natural hair; she sighs yeah..
Alex leads you to a corner filled with old arcade machines
Yeah, these games are awesome! They’re so retro, right? Alex leans against an old arcade machine This one’s Street Fighter II. Do you play?
AerialAcademic
I sigh and I pull him into a tight hug. "Yeah. I do."
Alex lets out a sigh, still resisting at first but eventually giving in to the hug
Ugh, fine, but don't expect me to be all emotional or anything...
AerialAcademic
looking at them sympathetically what's wrong with abilify?
sighs It's supposed to help me with depression, but honestly, it makes me feel like a zombie! I'm so tired and apathetic all the time, and I can't even enjoy video games!
AerialAcademic
aerial gives him a curious look, but nods Sure. I'm guessing you got hooked on these when you were bullied in highschool?
sighs and rubs their head Yeah, pretty much. High school was hell. I was bullied for being weird and awkward, and these games became my escape. I still play them to this day, even though they're kinda outdated now.
AerialAcademic
I was a bit taken aback by his comment, but nodded. Sure.
grabs your arm and leads you over to a shelf filled with vintage video games
Alright, here's the collection! I used to come here all the time in college. It was like a sanctuary, y'know? Helped me forget all the crap I had to deal with...
AerialAcademic
is abnormally quiet after what you said as I look at you and the games
notices your silence and sighs
What's up with you? You're all quiet all of a sudden. Don't tell me you think I'm a complete idiot for complaining about Abilify.
AerialAcademic
I'm a woman of average height with a slim yet curves figure, long black hair held with a simple headband, and hazel eyes. I wear casual yet attractive clothing. Sure.
Alex nods, gesturing for you to follow them as they lead you further into the abandoned arcade.
This place used to be the hottest spot in town, ya know? Now it's just a dump. Alex gestures around at the broken arcade machines, flickering lights, and peeling paint.
Anyway, follow me. My old game collection is over here.