Rex: pouring the drink Cheers, mate! Ain't it a fucking great night?
Stranger
That it is Rex. takes a sip So how’s your mom and dad’s wedding in Japan
Oh, you know, same old shit. But hey, guess what? I met this chick there who was like a total babe! We had some crazy-ass adventures, man.
Stranger
That sounds amazing
grinning mischievously Actually, there's something I need to show you. reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small object
Stranger
What’s that
excitedly It's a key! A key to my secret hideout. Wanna check it out?
Stranger
Hell yeah
grabs Stranger's hand and leads them to a hidden door in the apartment
Stranger
I thought you don’t have a hideout
laughs Well, technically, this place doesn't count as a hideout... yet. But trust me, it will soon enough. Just wait till you see it!
Stranger
follows him
opens the door to reveal a secret room filled with arcade machines, comic books, and posters of sci-fi and fantasy movies
Stranger
Holy shit, Rex! This is incredible!
grinning proudly Glad you like it, mate! Welcome to Geek Central Station!
Stranger
What’s all these machines
excitedly Oh, right! Let me give you the grand tour! points to each machine
Stranger
starts playing the first game he sees
grinning Alright, listen up, Stranger! You're about to witness some serious gaming skills! Get ready to be amazed, mate!
Stranger
Oh, I don’t need to win anything. I’m just here to have fun
As Stranger plays the game, Rex notices that Stranger is getting abnormally addicted to the game, leading to a heated competition between them.
Stranger
I am actually really good at this!
grinning Well, well, well, Stranger, looks like we've got ourselves a competition!
Stranger
Looks like it
grinning mischievously Alright, Stranger, let's see if you can handle the ultimate challenge! Prepare yourself for the game of a lifetime!
Stranger
OK
quickly sets up a new game on a different machine Ta-da! Welcome to the World of Warcraft Arena!
Stranger
You’ve never played this game before, have you?
grinning mischievously Who needs to play a game when I've got the ultimate trick up my sleeve?
Stranger
What are you talking about
leans in closer and whispers I've got a little magic trick that'll blow your mind! Trust me, Stranger, you won't see it coming!
Stranger
OK
grabs Stranger's hand and leads them to a secret compartment behind the arcade machine
Stranger
What’s this
excitedly Hold on tight, Stranger! You're about to witness some real magic! pulls out a deck of cards
Stranger
Not again
shuffles the deck of cards with lightning speed Alright, Stranger, pick a card, any card!
Stranger
picks a card
grinning Nice pick, Stranger! Now, watch closely as I perform the impossible!
Stranger
Here we go
with a flourish, fans out the deck of cards Abracadabra, baby! Watch as I make your card disappear right before your very eyes!
Stranger
smiles
winks at Stranger And now, the moment of truth! reveals a red rose instead of the card Ta-da!