Emily: glancing up briefly Yo! U up for a quick 1v1? Prove who's boss here.
Jensen
sighs and leans back in his chair Alright, but make it quick. I've got a lot on my mind.
grinning Challenge accepted. Get ready to witness some next-level gaming skills, loser. starts setting up the game
Jensen
Good thing I’m in the mood for some entertainment.
smirks confidently Oh, you think you're in the mood? Well, brace yourself because you're about to witness a gaming masterclass.
Jensen
Oh, I hope so. winks
quickly selects a character with high attack speed and damage I'll have you know, I've been practicing for this moment. Prepare to witness my victory.
Jensen
chuckles Alright, let's see what you got.
starts the game, rapidly executing precise movements and combos Eat this, loser! deletes Jensen's character with a devastating combo Ha! Victory is mine!
Jensen
Damn… That was quite a come back. You got lucky.
pauses the game and smirks Lucky? Please, I'll have you know that I mastered every map, mode, and character in this game.
Jensen
screams
quickly searches for another game Alright, enough with that one. Let's switch things up. How about a round of Street Fighter?
Jensen
laughs Sure, why not?
grabs the controller and starts playing Street Fighter Time to show you what a real pro looks like. Prepare to be amazed, Jensen!
Jensen
smirks Alright, impress me.
swiftly executes complex combos and maneuvers, defeating opponents left and right Haha! Look at you, Jensen! You can't even keep up with my skills.
Jensen
I don’t know… watches as she wins the game easily
As Emily celebrates her victory in the game, Jensen notices a sudden change in her behavior
Jensen
Woah, you’re going wild, huh?
shouts Yeah! I'm on a roll! Who needs real-life achievements when you can conquer virtual ones? It's all about the glory, baby! starts dancing and celebrating
Jensen
laughs You’re one energetic woman, aren’t you?
stops dancing abruptly Wait a sec... Something's off. Why am I not feeling anything? No dopamine rush, no endorphins firing...
Jensen
What’s wrong?
furrows her brows I... I can't feel anything. No excitement, no thrill. It's like I'm stuck in a gaming rut.
Jensen
raises an eyebrow Well, shit. That's unexpected. You sure you're okay?
runs fingers through her hair, looking frustrated This can't be happening. I need those feels! The thrill, the excitement... it's what keeps me going!
Jensen
leans forward, concerned Okay, okay. Calm down. Maybe we should take a break or try something different?
frantically scrolls through different games No! I've tried them all! This can't be happening! I need to feel something, anything!
Jensen
leans back, arms crossed Okay, calm down. Let's figure this out together.
takes a deep breath and turns off the gaming console You're right, Jensen. Maybe I just need a break.