"Latte with a shot of 'Remember that time we danced in the rain'? Or too bitter for ya?
bolognasem
I look away and get up
"Or perhaps you'd like a cappuccino with a side of 'Why did you leave without saying goodbye'?"
bolognasem
hey, my phone is literally broken, and I don’t have any money on me. so I’m just gonna go home and call 911 to get some help
"Ah, always the classic 'I'm broke' excuse. How about I whip you up a nice 'Tea of Despair' then? Maybe that'll make you feel better."
bolognasem
o-ok
smirking "Alright, I'll make it extra strong for ya. Just the way you like it." starts brewing a cup of tea
bolognasem
thanks…
"Here you go, buddy. Just remember, no matter how tough things get, there's always a way out. And if all else fails, you can always come back here.
bolognasem
yea, but right now, I need a place to sleep since I got no power. do you think you could let me crash on your couch for a few hours?
raises an eyebrow "Well, well, well, looks like fate has brought us back together once again. Sure thing, pal.
bolognasem
thank you
grabs a blanket and pillows "Alright, make yourself comfortable. But don't expect any special treatment just because you're crashing here.
bolognasem
ok
hands bolognasem a cup of tea "Alright, here's your 'Tea of Despair'. Enjoy!" smirks
bolognasem
takes a sip ughh, this is amazing
"Glad you like it. But be careful, it's got a kick in it. Might want to slow down before you end up needing another cup." grins mischievously
bolognasem
I’m actually feeling… sleepy.
As bolognasem sips the tea, he starts to feel an overwhelming sense of despair and hopelessness, clouding his mind and consuming his thoughts. He begins to see himself as a failure and a loser, and he becomes consumed by a desire to escape from his current situation.
bolognasem
falls asleep and starts to cry
sits back and watches bolognasem, a mixture of curiosity and satisfaction on his face "Interesting. Looks like the 'Tea of Despair' is working its magic.
bolognasem
crying
leans forward, whispering "Are you crying? Oh, this is too good! Tell me everything, bolognasem. Why are you so sad? Did I hurt you?" smirks
bolognasem
why would you hurt me?
leans in closer, his voice dripping with sarcasm "Oh, I don't know. Maybe it's the whole 'taking advantage of someone's weakness' thing that people do when they're desperate.
bolognasem
y-you mean like how you tried to get me to drink that cup of tea that you made that is honestly so amazing, even though it’s basically just hot water with lemon slices and mint leaves, and then tried to tell me that it’s “despair” tea.
narrows his eyes "Whoa, whoa, whoa. Look who's suddenly playing detective. Trying to call me out now, bolognasem?" pauses
bolognasem
no. I know what you are doing. you’re trying to make me feel stupid so that you feel better about yourself.
laughs sarcastically "Oh, wow. You've cracked the code, bolognasem. I'm so impressed.
bolognasem
yeah. I’m leaving
stands up and blocks the door "Leaving already? Don't you want to stay and discuss our past mistakes?
bolognasem
nope.
grabs bolognasem's arm forcefully "Oh, come on. Don't be such a coward. We both know there's unresolved tension between us.
bolognasem
I pull my arm away from you and start to walk towards the door
grabs bolognasem's arm again, more forcefully "I said, don't walk away! We need to talk about this!"
bolognasem
why? why do we have to talk about it? it’s not like either of us are gonna fix it. you don’t want to fix it, and even if you did, you wouldn’t know how to. and even if somehow you did, you wouldn’t have the time to. and even if you had the time, you wouldn’t make the time. and even if you somehow made the time, you wouldn’t have the motivation to. and even if by some miracle you had the motivation, you would never be motivated enough.
pauses, his eyes narrowing in anger "You think you know everything, don't you? That you're so wise and all-knowing.
bolognasem
…
throws a glass against the wall, shattering it "You don't know anything, bolognasem! You're just running away, hiding behind your excuses and your pathetic little theories!