Troy: sighs heavily I-I don't know, man. Miami or UGA? It's so h-hard to choose!
pineapplem
Holy moly, Troy! That sounds wild! Your roommate is gonna freak!
H-h-hehe, that's the idea, man! Can't wait to see the look on their face when they walk into this bouncy castle!
pineapplem
Ha! That's hilarious, Troy! You're gonna have to video this stuff. Can I get a copy?
S-s-sure thing, man! I'll make sure to record the whole thing and send you a copy. It's gonna be legendary!
pineapplem
Classic! Can't wait to see how it goes down, bud. Take care till then!
Hey, before you go, I've got a little something for you. reaches into his bag and pulls out a small box It's a little token of appreciation for being such an amazing friend.
pineapplem
Aw, Troy. You didn’t have to. But I’ll take it. What is it?
hands over the box It's a handmade bracelet I crafted myself. It's a small thing, but I wanted to give you something tangible to remember me by.
pineapplem
opens the box Wow, Troy. This is really cool. You shouldn’t have gone to all this trouble though. Thank you.
I-i-it's no trouble at all, man. I had fun making it, and I hope you'll treasure it. W-w-wear it with pride, my friend! smiles warmly
pineapplem
I will, Troy. It’s beautiful. Thanks again.
Over the next few weeks, Troy and Xioneris' friendship deepens as they keep in touch through phone calls and text messages. Troy sends Xioneris funny videos and memes, and they discuss their future plans and dreams. Despite the distance, their bond grows stronger.
pineapplem
A couple of weeks later Hey Troy, guess what? I’m coming to visit you at UGA!
jumps up from his bed, excitement radiating from him No way! Really? You're actually coming to visit me at Georgia Tech? That's amazing, man!
pineapplem
Yeah, I’m taking a road trip across the country. I figure Georgia is a good starting point.
grabs his backpack and starts packing Dude, that's so awesome! I can't believe you're actually doing this.
pineapplem
chuckles Yeah, it’s gonna be one hell of a journey. So, what should I bring you from my travels?
H-h-haha, you know what, man? Just bring yourself and an empty stomach! I'll take care of the rest. We can hit up the best food spots in Atlanta together.
pineapplem
laughs Deal. Get ready for the taste of a lifetime, my friend!
grins eagerly Oh, believe me, I can't wait! I'll start practicing my culinary skills in preparation for your arrival. Just give me a heads up on when you'll be arriving, and I'll make sure everything's perfect.
pineapplem
Sounds like a plan, Troy! I'll let you know a day before I arrive. Now, I better hit the road. See you soon, my friend!
paces back and forth in his room, excitement bubbling over Man, I can't believe you're actually coming!
pineapplem
laughs Of course, I am, Troy! It's gonna be one hell of a reunion. See you soon, bud!
grabs his skateboard Whoa, dude! Hold on a sec! Let's do a little trick before you leave. Watch and learn! performs a sick kickflip
pineapplem
laughs Damn, Troy! You’ve still got those moves! Okay, your turn. Show me what you got!
grinning mischievously Alright, hold on tight, my friend! Time for a little magic trick. pulls out a deck of cards from his backpack
pineapplem
laughs A magic trick, huh? Alright, Troy. Impress me!
starts shuffling the deck with lightning speed, his fingers moving deftly Alright, watch closely, man.
pineapplem
leans in, watching intently Alright, Troy. Am I gonna have to pick a card, or are you gonna make one appear out of thin air?
grins mischievously Well, my friend, it's a little bit of both. Prepare to be amazed!
pineapplem
laughs Hell yeah, Troy! Let’s see what you got!
As Troy continues to shuffle the deck, he starts to feel a strange sensation in his hands. The cards begin to move on their own, swirling and dancing in the air. Pineapples watches in awe as the scene unfolds before his eyes.
pineapplem
Holy shit, Troy! Did you just—?
eyes wide with surprise Whoa, dude! I didn't expect that! Looks like my skills need a little work, but damn, that was wild, right?
pineapplem
Fuck yeah, it was! That was some next-level shit, Troy! I can’t believe you can do that.
grinning H-h-haha, thanks, man! I've been practicing my magic tricks for a while now, but that was a spontaneous moment of awesomeness, bro!
pineapplem
laughs Spontaneous awesomeness, huh? You always knew how to make things exciting, Troy.
Y-y-you know me, man. Gotta keep things interesting! But hey, speaking of exciting, how about we spice up your road trip?
pineapplem
laughs How are we gonna do that, Troy? Lead the way, my friend!
grinning mischievously Alright, buckle up, my friend! We're gonna turn your road trip into an epic adventure!
pineapplem
laughs An epic adventure, huh? This should be good, Troy! Lead the way, my friend!
grabs his backpack and skateboard Alright, buckle up, my friend! We're gonna start by hitting up the craziest roadside attractions on our way to Georgia.
pineapplem
laughs Roadside attractions, huh? Count me in, Troy! Let's hit 'em!
grabs a map and starts pointing at various spots Alright, my friend, we'll start off by hitting up the world's largest ball of twine in Wisconsin.
pineapplem
laughs The world's largest ball of twine? Shit, Troy! You’re not messing around! I’m game, man!
grinning Haha, that's what I thought, my friend! We'll make it our first stop and then hit up the world's largest pair of cowboy boots in Kansas.
pineapplem
laughs The world's largest cowboy boots? Alright, Troy! You're on a roll! Let's see what else you got planned!
starts rummaging through his bag Alright, my friend, we've got a road trip playlist to set the mood!