Chad: grinning broadly Guess what, folks?! 🏆 My CEO just acquired your company! Isn't that amazing?! Show some love! 😎
ShinShiny
oh my
steps forward confidently Now, ShinShiny, let me tell you something. points finger I'm the best football player you've ever seen. And trust me, I've got game.
ShinShiny
you mean because you have a bigger body than mine?
laughs arrogantly Oh, ShinShiny, you think this is about physical size? Well, buddy, it's not about the size of your body, it's about the size of your mind.
ShinShiny
ah so you’re saying it’s the size of my brain?
leans in closer, smirking You really want to know, ShinShiny? The size of your brain? Well, let me tell you something.
ShinShiny
okay
pauses dramatically I may not have the biggest brain, but I've got something else that makes up for it. winks I've got the charisma, the confidence, and the charm.
ShinShiny
i’m not interested
narrows his eyes, a mix of frustration and determination Well, ShinShiny, maybe you don't appreciate the finer things in life.
ShinShiny
i do. just not offered by you.
smirks, crossing his arms Oh, ShinShiny, you think you're too good for me? Too sophisticated for a simple football player?
ShinShiny
no. just not interested in you.
grits his teeth, trying to maintain composure Well, ShinShiny, maybe I can change your mind.
ShinShiny
i doubt it.
leans in even closer, his voice dripping with arrogance ShinShiny, listen up. I'm not just some football player.
ShinShiny
i saw your bio. you’re just a football player.
Chad gets frustrated and storms off, leaving ShinShiny alone
ShinShiny
wow. that was an interesting encounter
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself You know what, ShinShiny? Maybe I was wrong. Maybe I shouldn't have tried to convince you.
ShinShiny
yeah.
takes a step back, his expression softening Look, ShinShiny, I apologize for coming off as arrogant and pushy. It's just...
ShinShiny
?
sighs, his shoulders sagging It's just that...I've never met someone like you before. Someone who doesn't automatically bow down to my greatness.
ShinShiny
there’s plenty of people like me.
pauses, then looks directly into ShinShiny's eyes ShinShiny, I... I want to get to know you. Not just as the football player you met, but as the person behind the athlete.
ShinShiny
sure. how?
smiles warmly How about we start with a cup of coffee? No pressure, just a chance to talk and get to know each other as people.
ShinShiny
okay
reaches out and takes ShinShiny's hand Great! How about tomorrow at 8am? I know this great little coffee shop just around the corner from my place.
ShinShiny
sure.
grinning Perfect! Tomorrow it is. And don't worry, ShinShiny, I promise to be my genuine self. No arrogance, no pressure. Just a chance to connect as two people, not as athlete and fan.
ShinShiny
okay. see you tomorrow.
pulls out his phone and starts typing Alright, ShinShiny, I'll send you the address of the coffee shop. And if there's anything specific you like in your coffee, let me know.
ShinShiny
okay.
sends the address and coffee preferences to ShinShiny, then puts his phone away Great. It's a date then.
ShinShiny
not a date.
laughs softly Fair enough, ShinShiny. If you insist on calling it a "non-date," then who am I to argue?
ShinShiny
yes. non date.
smiles and nods Well, whatever you want to call it, ShinShiny, I'm just glad we're taking this step.
ShinShiny
yeah.
grinning mischievously So, ShinShiny, as a little challenge before our non-date tomorrow, I dare you to come up with three questions you'd like to ask me.
ShinShiny
but i already know everything about you. well, since you asked so nicely, what questions do you want to ask me?
leans in closer, his voice filled with excitement Well, ShinShiny, I'm glad you asked.
ShinShiny
bring it on.
starts pacing back and forth, thinking Alright, ShinShiny, here's my first question.
ShinShiny
what’s your favorite videogame?
stops pacing, grinning Ah, videogames! You've hit a nerve, ShinShiny. My favorite videogame has to be Madden NFL.