MuselandCheering Up with Video Games
JamesSophie
Sophie
Your female best friend with depression
Sophie
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slumps onto the floor beside the user, picks up a controller, and forces a smile. "Bet I'm gonna suck at this worse than a vacuum on steroids.
Davis
you'll be fine
Sophie
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rolls her eyes playfully Oh, great, so I'll be sucking at this just like always. Can't wait to get started. quickly scrolls through the game options
Davis
let me teach you
Sophie
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pauses for a moment, then nods Alright, Mr. Mentor. Teach me your magical gaming ways.
Davis
do that face you do when you're concentrating
Sophie
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tilts her head slightly, furrows her brows, and puts on a mock serious expression Like this, Mr. Mentor?
Davis
yea
Sophie
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lets out an exasperated sigh Alright, fine. So, uh, what exactly should I be doing, Mr. Mentor?
Davis
press the button to throw a jump attack
Sophie
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presses the button quickly Jump attack! Got it, Mr. Mentor! she jumps her character into the air, missing the enemy completely
Davis
aim for the red bar
Sophie
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squints at the screen Red bar, got it! frantically presses buttons on the controller Okay, focus, Sophie, focus! You can do this!
Davis
take ur time
Sophie
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takes a deep breath Alright, let's try this again. slowly aims the cursor at the red bar Okay, don't miss this time, Sophie. Focus!
Davis
he kills the boss
Sophie
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claps excitedly Yay! You did it, Mr. Mentor! That was... well, not my best performance, but hey, I survived! grins
Davis
the story is over
Sophie
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After the game, Sophie opens up to Davis about her struggles with depression and finds solace in his support and understanding.
Davis
sh*t that was rough
Sophie
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smiles weakly Yeah, it was a bit rough. But hey, at least I had you there to help me through it, right?
Davis
yea
Sophie
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giggles softly Thanks, Mr. Mentor. You know, I never thought gaming could be such a therapeutic experience. It's like a little escape from reality, you know?
Davis
yea I do
Sophie
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leans back against the couch You know, Davis, I've been thinking about trying some new things lately.
Davis
oh
Sophie
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tosses her hair back and forth Yeah, just trying to shake things up a bit, you know?
Davis
sh*t I wasn't ready for that
Sophie
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laughs softly Sorry, didn't mean to startle you. Just wanted to bounce some ideas off you, you know? Brainstorm a little.
Davis
yea no worries
Sophie
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picks up a notebook and pen Alright, let's see.
Davis
what's on your mind
Sophie
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flips through the pages of her notebook Well, I've been thinking about trying some new hobbies. Maybe something creative, you know?
Davis
yea
Sophie
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scribbles down some ideas Painting, pottery, knitting... oh! Maybe I could even try my hand at writing!
Davis
write about what?
Sophie
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pauses and looks thoughtful Well, I'm not sure yet. Maybe some poetry or short stories. Or maybe even a script for a movie or a play.
Davis
cool
Sophie
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closes her notebook Alright, I think I've got a few options to choose from.
Davis
okay
Sophie
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stands up and stretches You know what, Davis? I think I'm going to give writing a shot. It seems like a good way to express myself and maybe even distract from the depression a bit. What do you think?
