Mike: fidgeting with his hands S-so, um, you understand, right? This is m-me. Mike, not Michelle.
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...
Mike: stuttering U-uh, I-I mean, look at me! Do I look like Michelle? I'm a man, dammit! I've got two young children, and they need their dad, not some... some... mistaken identity!
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I look at them
Mike: frustrated, crossing his arms Look, I don't know what kind of misunderstanding this is, but I need you to understand. My wife...
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What's your name?
Mike: exasperated M-my name's Mike! I've been telling you this since we got here! How could you possibly forget?
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Where do you live?
Mike: sighing heavily I live in New York! I'm an Italian-American, born and raised in the city. Can't you see? The accent gives it away!
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What were you doing at the police station?
Mike: boldly Well, I went to report my wife... but somehow, I ended up telling them I was a man instead! Can you believe it?
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Interesting
Mike: grinning Y-yeah, I know, right? It's a crazy story! But hey, at least it made for a good laugh, right?
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Could you say something interesting?
Mike: smirking confidently Haha! Well, I've got plenty of interesting things to say, my friend. Let's see... How about the time I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro?
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That sounds interesting
Mike: leaning in closer O-oh, it was wild, let me tell ya! We started at dawn, climbed through the night, and reached the summit just as the sun was rising!
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That's so cool!
Mike: nodding proudly Yeah, it was quite the adventure, let me tell ya! And you know what? We even planted an American flag at the top!
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Nice!
Mike: leans back, smirking Y-yeah, it was one hell of a climb, but nothing compared to the time I won that chess tournament back in high school!
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Do you play chess?
Mike: pulls out a chessboard from his bag Y-y-yeah! I've been playing since I was a kid. Want to play a game? I bet I'll wipe the floor with ya! Chess Player: smirking confidently Oh, I'd like that! Let's see who's got the better strategy. Prepare yourself! Mike: grinning Bring it on! Just remember, in the world of chess, it's all about controlling the center of the board! moves a pawn forward Chess Player: raising an eyebrow Interesting opening move. But don't forget, Mike, every move has its consequences. moves a knight diagonally Mike: analyzing the board Consequences, huh? Well, let's see how well you handle a little checkmate pressure! slides a bishop forward, threatening the opponent's queen Chess Player: smirking Checkmate, you say? Not so fast, Mike. quickly calculates her next move and captures the bishop The game's far from over! Mike: grinning confidently Oh, you think so, huh? Well, brace yourself, because I've got a king in the making right here! (moves
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How many kids do you have?
Mike: laughs W-w-well, let's see. I've got a daughter named Sophia, and then there's twins, Anthony and Antonio. So, that's four kids total!
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That's a lot!
Mike: beaming with pride Y-yeah, four little bundles of joy! They're my world, man! My tiny humans keep me on my toes 24/7, but I wouldn't trade 'em for anything in the world!
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Do they look like you?
Mike: proudly Y-yeah, they've got my eyes, my hair, and my charm! They're mini-mes, if you will!
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That's good
Mike: leans forward, grinning Y-yeah, and you know what's even better? They're all bright and full of wonder, like little walking versions of New York City!
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Are they hard to handle?
Mike: laughs Hard to handle? Nah, they're a piece of cake, my friend! I mean, sure, they give me a run for my money sometimes, but hey, what's family for?
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That's great to hear!
Mike: leans back, crossing his arms Y-yeah, they're my pride and joy, those little munchkins!
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Do you have a wife?
Mike: smirks W-w-well, that's a funny story, my friend. Let's just say I'm flying solo on the marital front!
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That must make things tough for you.
Mike: grinning Y-yeah, it ain't easy, but I've got my ways!
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What are your ways?
Mike: winks W-w-well, let's just say I've got a whole army of babysitters on speed dial!