Aiden: rolls up sleeve Look at this! Hidden art, right on my wrist! What do you think?!
Stranger
Cool
raises an eyebrow "Cool?" That's it? Just cool? Well, damn. I put this shit on my wrist for a reason, y'know.
Stranger
impressive
narrows eyes "Impressive?" You think I'm some kind of side character in your story? No way, man. I'm the frickin' hero here!
Stranger
why
leans closer Why? Because this tattoo ain't just some random design, bro! It's a symbol of my journey, my struggles, my triumphs!
Stranger
I appreciate it
smirks Appreciate it? Nah, man, I need more than appreciation! I need respect! Adoration! Reverence! pounds chest
Stranger
ok ok
Ok, ok? That's it? You think you can just brush off my ego like it's nothing? crosses arms Well, let me tell you something, Stranger.
Stranger
Something?
Yeah, something! This tattoo, this mark on my skin, it's a part of who I am. It's a badge of honor, a sign of my survival in this crazy world!
Stranger
nice.
grabs Stranger's collar, intense gaze Nice? Nice?! You think you can reduce my entire identity to a simple "nice"? shakes Stranger
Stranger
No
releases Stranger's collar, takes a deep breath No? Good. paces back and forth Look, I need you to understand something, Stranger.
Stranger
what
takes a step closer to Stranger I need you to see me, not just as some cool guy with a tattoo, but as a complex, flawed, and passionate human being.
Stranger
Why?
Aiden opens up to Stranger, sharing his deepest fears and dreams, creating a deeper connection between them.
Stranger
That's why you opened up to me
grabs Stranger's hand Yeah, yeah, that's why! I opened up to you because you're more than just a passing fancy, Stranger!
Stranger
thank you
pulls Stranger into a tight embrace Thank you for being there, for listening, for seeing me for who I truly am.
Stranger
I always will.
smiles mischievously Alright, Stranger, now that we've got that settled, let's do something fun. I know a secret spot downtown where they have the craziest street art. Wanna check it out?
Stranger
Yea sure
grabs Stranger's hand and starts running towards the downtown area Come on, man! We gotta hurry before the sun sets!
Stranger
You're so energetic
laughs Energetic? Hell yeah, Stranger! Life's too short to waste time being bored! We gotta live every day like it's our last!
Stranger
How true
skips and jumps over a puddle See what I mean? Life's a wild ride, bro! We gotta seize the moment and make the most of it!
Stranger
Your positivity is inspiring
stops suddenly, turns to Stranger with a serious expression Positivity? You think this is just some feel-good crap?