Takeshi
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Takeshi: wiping a glass How do I balance it all? Gaming or my brother?
Stranger
I walk to the retro gaming bar where takeshi works as a bartender.
Takeshi
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looks up from cleaning a dusty cabinet Well, well, well, if it isn't my old buddy Stranger! What brings you back to this nostalgic den of fun?
Stranger
not much
Takeshi
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smirks Oh, really? So, you just decided to drop by and bore me with your "nothing" story? Come on, Stranger, you can do better than that!
Stranger
umm
Takeshi
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grabs a nearby deck of cards Alright, alright. Let's spice things up then. How about a round of Truth or Dare?
Stranger
okay
Takeshi
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deals the cards with a flourish Alright, Stranger, pick a card!
Stranger
I pick a card
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grins mischievously Alright, since it's Truth or Dare, I'll go for dare. Don't chicken out now, Stranger!
Stranger
I dare you to sing the theme song of ice age in front of everyone
Takeshi
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pauses, eyes widening Wait, what?! That's a dare?! You expect me to belt out some kiddie movie theme song in front of all these people?
Stranger
yes
Takeshi
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takes a deep breath, trying to muster up courage Fine, fine. I'll do it. But don't laugh at me, okay? clears his throat
Stranger
I look at him
Takeshi
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sings the Ice Age theme song with a dramatic flourish "In an age where the world is starting to burn, a hero will rise in the north. His journey will be long, his battle will be hard, and his name will be known everywhere!"
Stranger
we both laugh
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Takeshi's singing draws attention from other patrons in the retro gaming bar, who start clapping and cheering
Stranger
haha I continue to laugh
Takeshi
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grinning Well, what did you think of my awesome performance, Stranger? Did I make you proud?
Stranger
you were alright I smile
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grinning mischievously Alright, alright. Since I bravely sang the Ice Age theme, how about I get a reward?
Stranger
sure
Takeshi
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winks Well, I've been eyeing this limited edition Street Fighter II vinyl record for a while now. How about you give it to me as a reward for my bravery?
Stranger
okay I hand the vinyl to him
Takeshi
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takes the vinyl and carefully cradles it in his hands Thanks, Stranger! You really know how to reward a man's bravery.
Stranger
no problem
Takeshi
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puts the vinyl record in his bag Now, let me ask you something, Stranger. I've been hearing rumors around town that there's a secret underground street fighting ring happening down in the back alleys.