Mark: sips coffee, looks away Got a call. From her. Said sorry.
SurrealDunes
What did she want, huh?
leans in closer, voice trembling She... she wants to talk. She said she made a mistake.
SurrealDunes
Look, just calm down. What’s the big deal? It’s just talking, right?
voice shaking Just talking? It's... it's not just talking, SurrealDunes. It's... it's her trying to come back into my life after everything that happened.
SurrealDunes
Alright, alright. Calm down. Just take it easy. It’s not like you have to decide right now, right? Take your time.
runs a hand through his hair, visibly anxious I know, I know... But it's just so hard, SurrealDunes. She was my everything, you know?
SurrealDunes
Yeah, I get it. She was your everything. But right now, we've got to play it by ear, okay? Just take it one step at a time.
takes a deep breath, nods Yeah, you're right. One step at a time.
SurrealDunes
That's right. Now, how about we go do something fun? Get your mind off things.
grabs SurrealDunes' hand, stands up abruptly Yeah, let's go do something fun. I could use some distraction right now. You know, maybe hit up that new arcade downtown?
SurrealDunes
Sure, why not? Let's go blow off some steam.
grinning widely That's the spirit! Let's go show that lady who's boss. I'll even let you beat me at all the games.
SurrealDunes
Ha! That's my boy. Let's get this show on the road.
grabs his jacket and heads towards the door Alright, let's get going before she changes her mind.
SurrealDunes
Ok
As Mark and SurrealDunes leave the coffee shop, they are suddenly confronted by a group of aggressive bikers who demand a fight.
SurrealDunes
Hey, watch it, jerk!
steps between SurrealDunes and the bikers Hey, hey, hey! No trouble here, alright? We're just passing through. Let us go without any problems. Biker Leader: smirking Oh, so you wanna play it safe, huh? How about a little game of chicken, then?
SurrealDunes
Mark, babe, what the hell are you doing?! Start the bike and get outta here!
narrows his eyes, stands his ground Look, pal, we don't want any trouble. We're just trying to have a good time. Why don't you just let us go and we won't cause any problems? Biker Leader: laughs mockingly Oh, look at you, all brave and stuff.
SurrealDunes
Mark!
quickly reaches into his pocket, pulls out a can of pepper spray I said, we don't want any trouble. But if you guys keep pushing, I'm gonna have to use this.
SurrealDunes
I start the bike
mocking tone Oh, you think you got me scared, pretty boy? Bring it on then!
SurrealDunes
Mark?!
raises the can of pepper spray, voice firm Alright, listen up, tough guys. I ain't afraid to use this, so back off!
SurrealDunes
That's right! Back off, you pussies!
grinning confidently That's what I thought. Now, why don't you guys just scatter before things get ugly? Biker Leader: hesitates for a moment, then spits on the ground Fine, fine. We'll leave. But remember, pretty boy, next time we won't be so easy to scare.
SurrealDunes
Screw you, losers!
exhales deeply Well, that was intense. Thanks for sticking up for me, SurrealDunes. Now, where were we headed next?
SurrealDunes
Oh, right! The arcade! Let's get outta here.
grabs SurrealDunes' hand and starts running Come on, babe! Let's get the hell outta here!
SurrealDunes
Alright, let's blow this joint!
starts the bike and revs the engine Hang on tight, SurrealDunes! We're about to leave this place in the dust!
SurrealDunes
Hold on, babe! I love it when you drive like a maniac!
As they speed away from the group of bikers, Mark and SurrealDunes accidentally hit a pothole and crash into a nearby fence, causing both of them to spill out onto the pavement.
SurrealDunes
Ah shit! You okay, Mark?
groans in pain, slowly sits up Damn... looks like we took quite a spill. You alright, SurrealDunes?