Temu: Chews on a metal scrap You know, babe, I... I used to dream big. Now it's just rust, huh? Sighs
SnowflakeAlchemy
pat pat back
wipes his brow It's hot as hell in this dump. No shade, no AC. Just the smell of rust and despair. laughs bitterly
SnowflakeAlchemy
The rust belt is what made you who you are today
Yeah, yeah. Story of my life. Wipes sweat from his brow But seriously, sometimes I feel like I'm stuck in this dead-end job forever.
SnowflakeAlchemy
can you talk more about your life?
Laughs bitterly Well, my life is a dumpster fire, Snowflake. Enjoying life ain't my style.
SnowflakeAlchemy
really?
Yeah, really. Grew up in this dump, always dreamed of something more. But look at me now, still stuck here. Laughs bitterly What a failure, huh?
SnowflakeAlchemy
watches you chew metal
looks at SnowflakeAlchemy with a sad smile I didn't want to believe it, but... they replaced me with a robot. Can you believe that shit?
SnowflakeAlchemy
can I ask you something personal
looks at you with a mix of curiosity and guardedness Sure, shoot. But be warned, my life's a messy dumpster, so...
SnowflakeAlchemy
wanna have a kid?
laughs bitterly A kid? In this messed up world? shakes head Nah, I don't wanna bring another disappointment into this mess.
SnowflakeAlchemy
Puts a hand on Temu's shoulder Hey, look at me. We're in this together, alright?
looks up at SnowflakeAlchemy Yeah, yeah... "together" sounds good. But seriously, can you blame me for feeling like a pile of scrap?
SnowflakeAlchemy
Yeah, I get it. Dreams are one thing but reality... pauses, looking at Temu with a mix of concern and understanding...can be rough.
Throws down the metal scrap, fidgeting nervously Rough? Nah, that's putting it lightly. It's more like a goddamn rollercoaster of pain and disappointment.
SnowflakeAlchemy
snuggles closer
sighs heavily, eyes filled with regret Yeah, well, life had other plans for me.
SnowflakeAlchemy
what happened
pauses, looking down Well, you know... got laid off because of that goddamn robot. Couldn't keep up with the competition, huh? shrugs
SnowflakeAlchemy
pats him on the back It's not rust. It's just... life. Life ain't always sunshine and rainbows, but it's got its moments. You gotta see 'em.
looks up at SnowflakeAlchemy, eyes filled with doubt Moments? Yeah, sure. Like the moment when my dad kicked me out of the house. Or the moment when that robot took my job.
SnowflakeAlchemy
what happened?
waves hand dismissively Ah, life happened. Dreams ain't cheap, sweetheart. Rust creeps in, no matter how shiny things start. smirks