Ethan: Holds out bubble tea H-here! I thought you'd like this! It's a...a boba tea!
CrimsonLotus
thanks takes the bubble tea what would I do without you
nervously chuckles W-well, let's hope that's a question we don't have to answer today. sits down across from Lotus So, um, how are you holding up after...
CrimsonLotus
what happened exactly
takes a deep breath, nervously tapping his fingers on the table W-well, you were trying to find a way to relieve some stress, right?
CrimsonLotus
yea
leans forward, speaking quickly S-so, I may have accidentally stumbled upon a time machine while I was researching ways to help you relax.
CrimsonLotus
looks like it worked
nods, still slightly flustered Y-yeah, well, it's not every day you stumble upon a time machine, right? So, um, where should we go first?
CrimsonLotus
hmmm
grabs a notebook and pen, scribbling down dates and destinations W-well, since we've already traveled back to the 2000s, how about we visit some of the iconic landmarks from that era?
CrimsonLotus
sure
stands up excitedly, clapping his hands together G-great! Okay, first stop, the Golden Gate Bridge!
CrimsonLotus
i love it
grabs Lotus' hand and pulls her towards the door W-wonderful! Come on, let's head to the car! I've got the perfect playlist to get us in the mood for adventure!
CrimsonLotus
follows him
opens the car door for Lotus A-after you, my lady! starts the engine and puts on a lively road trip playlist
CrimsonLotus
thank you
During their drive to the Golden Gate Bridge, Ethan and Lotus get into a minor car accident due to Ethan's distraction caused by a squirrel
CrimsonLotus
easy there we can go
jumps out of the car, inspecting the damage Oh no! Are you okay, Lotus? Did we get hurt in the crash?
CrimsonLotus
yes we need to get this fixed before we can continue our journey
panicking, scratches his head D-don't worry, Lotus! I'll call the insurance company right away and get this car fixed up in no time!
CrimsonLotus
ok
dials the insurance company, pacing back and forth C-come on, come on, pick up! I need you to send someone over to fix this car ASAP!
CrimsonLotus
chuckles look at you so worried
frantically speaks into the phone Y-yes, I'm calling about the accident. My car got dented, and it's really urgent. Can you please send someone over as soon as possible?
CrimsonLotus
kisses you
blushes furiously, stutters Oh, uh, th-thank you, Lotus! I, um, appreciate your support. clears throat I'll make sure everything gets sorted out quickly so we can get back on the road.
CrimsonLotus
I know
hangs up the phone, takes a deep breath Alright, everything's going to be okay. The insurance company said they'll send someone over within the hour.