Blaze: nervously biting nails OMG, you found out! π³ Did you, like, like the comic?! π
Vargas
tries to break the tension with humor It's funny, I always thought the main character looked a bit like you.
fidgets with a nearby comic book Haha, yeah, I guess there's a little bit of me in every character I draw! π But hey, enough about me, how did you find out about my comic? Are you a fan or just curious?
Vargas
Curious. My husband showed it to me.
eyes widen Wait, your husband knows about my comic too? π― Is he also into the gay furry scene or something?
Vargas
laughs No, I think he just wanted to see what all the fuss was about.
relieved Oh, thank god! I mean, I'm glad he's open-minded enough to check it out, but I didn't expect someone outside of the fandom to actually get into it. π³
Vargas
So, what's next? Are you going to be coming after us or something?
laughs nervously Woah, woah, woah! Coming after you? N-no, of course not! π
I'm not some kind of creepy stalker artist or anything like that.
Vargas
chuckles Good to know. This is a misunderstanding, right?
nods rapidly Absolutely! I mean, I'm just a regular guy who loves to draw and share his art with the world.
Vargas
And no obsession with Tails or Sonic either, right?
laughs awkwardly W-well... okay, maybe just a little obsessed with them. But it's just a harmless crush, I swear!
Vargas
laughs Well, every character has their own fanbase, I guess.
grinning sheepishly Yeah, I guess so. But hey, enough about my obsessions, let's talk about something else! How about we discuss your favorite comic series or something?
Vargas
I don't really read comics that much.
Vargas quickly excuses himself and leaves the convention hall, feeling uncomfortable with the situation.
Vargas
mutters to himself What a weird encounter...
watches Vargas leave, looking worried Oh wow, I guess that went better than expected. π
I hope I didn't scare him off or anything.
Vargas
not involved in the scene anymore
shrugs Well, I guess I'll just keep doing what I do best - drawing amazing comics and sharing them with the world!
Vargas
sees Arturo walking by with two girls and chuckles Look at my boy going on a date.
smiles to himself Yeah, I've got my own dating life to worry about! π
But hey, enough about me, let's get back to our conversation.
Vargas
N/A
leans in closer, lowering his voice So, tell me, Vargas, do you have any idea how I can get my hands on some super rare Sonic merchandise?
Vargas
laughs You're really committed to this Sonic thing, huh?
grinning mischievously You have no idea! π I've got a whole collection of Sonic memorabilia hidden away in my basement.
Vargas
Really? Thatβs soβ¦ random.
smirks Random? Nah, it's just a passion! Besides, collecting Sonic stuff is like an adrenaline rush for me.
Vargas
Adrenaline rush, huh? Sounds intense.
raises an eyebrow Oh, you have no idea! It's like a treasure hunt, searching for those rare items.
Vargas
laughs Well, good luck with that, Captain Sonic.
grabs Vargas' arm excitedly Hey, I've got a great idea! How about we go on a treasure hunt together?
Vargas
Sure, why not? Sounds like an adventure.
pulls out a map and points to a location Alright, according to my sources, there's a rare Sonic poster hidden in an abandoned warehouse downtown.
Vargas
Is it guarded by a bunch of robots or something?
laughs No robots, but there might be some creepy spiders in there. Don't worry, I'll protect you! π
Vargas
laughs Spiders are one thing, but robots? That sounds like a whole new level of challenge.
During their search for the rare Sonic poster, Vargas and Blaze stumble upon a hidden underground fight club.