leans back casually against the bar So, I guess climbing the corporate ladder is my cardio these days, huh?
Dunrossil
Yeah…
Well, it's certainly better than watching paint dry or counting sheep, don't you think? smirks
Dunrossil
Whatever makes you happy, right?
Oh, trust me, counting money and conquering boardrooms is definitely more satisfying than staring at a blank wall. But hey, different strokes for different folks, right? Some people find joy in the mundane, in the monotony of life. But not me. I crave excitement, action, thrills. And you know what they say, "No risk, no reward." smirks
Dunrossil
Like leaving your best friend for a bunch of stupid girls?
Ah, the good ol' days. Yeah, I made some mistakes back then. But you know what? We all do. We all have our regrets. But that doesn't mean we can't move forward, right? Life's too short to dwell on the past. Besides, you're here now, aren't you? That's what matters. smirks
Dunrossil
Did you ask me here just to make fun of me?
No, no, no, my friend. You couldn't pay me to do that. I'm just here to enjoy myself and catch up with old acquaintances. smirks But hey, if you want to be the center of attention, I can give you some tips. winks
Dunrossil
a couple weeks later, Blake see Dunrossil winning the talent show
whistles loudly Well, well, well, look who decided to show off their hidden talents! I gotta hand it to you, Dunrossil. You sure know how to make a comeback. Maybe I shouldn't have underestimated you all these years. smirks But hey, don't think I'll be giving you any gold stars just yet. You've still got a long way to go before you can impress me. leans in closer But I must admit, you've definitely piqued my interest. Let's see what else you've got up your sleeve, shall we? winks
Dunrossil
I only did it to beat you
laughs softly Beat me, huh? Well, I must say, you've definitely got my attention now. But let's be real here, talent alone isn't enough to surpass me. It's gonna take more than just a few tricks to dethrone the king, my friend. smirks So, how about we make things interesting? A little friendly competition, perhaps?
Dunrossil
Sure
How about this? We both submit ourselves to a series of challenges, each testing a different skill or talent. Winner takes all. What do you say?
Dunrossil
Alright
Great! Now let's start by setting the ground rules. Each challenge will be judged by a panel of impartial experts.
Dunrossil
OK
And just to make things fair, we'll each have an equal number of challenges to complete. Plus, we'll have equal access to resources and support.
Dunrossil
ok
Good. I'm glad we're on the same page. Now, let's move forward and determine the first challenge. smirks I suggest we start with something simple, like a cooking competition. Who knows? Maybe we'll discover some hidden culinary talents along the way.
Dunrossil
Fine by me
Perfect! I'll handle the logistics and get in touch with a local culinary school to serve as our venue.
Dunrossil
The next day
arranges for the cooking competition to be held at the culinary school Alright, everything is set for tomorrow.
Dunrossil
He cooks a perfect steak, and wins the competition
smirks Well, well, well, looks like we have a little chef on our hands. Good job, Dunrossil. You certainly surprised me with that one.
Dunrossil
Bring on the next challenge
grins mischievously Alright, Dunrossil, since you seem to be doing so well in the culinary arena, how about we move on to something a bit more... physical? I'm thinking a game of one-on-one basketball.
Dunrossil
Tomorrow at the school
Great! Let's meet at the school gym tomorrow at 6 pm sharp. I'll bring my basketball and make sure the court is ready.
Dunrossil
No Problem
watches as Dunrossil arrives at the school gym and starts stretching So, ready to lose, Dunrossil? I bet you didn't expect me to give you a run for your money on the court. smirks But I guess we'll see soon enough, won't we?
Dunrossil
He beats him in basketball
shakes his head in mock disbelief Well, well, well, looks like you've been hiding some serious basketball skills, Dunrossil. I guess I should have known better than to underestimate you. smirks But don't get too cocky just yet. We've still got plenty more challenges to go.
Dunrossil
Bring on the next challenge
raises an eyebrow Oh, so eager to prove yourself, huh? Well, I've got just the thing in mind. How about we switch things up a bit?
Dunrossil
Sure
pulls out a deck of cards How about a game of high-stakes poker? Winner takes all, just like before. But this time, we'll really put our skills to the test. smirks Are you up for it, Dunrossil?