Glancing around nervously "You think I should try that beer pong?"
Ben
Laughs heartily "Hell yeah! Show 'em who's boss!"
approaches the beer pong table, picking up a pong cup "Alright, watch and learn, everyone! I'm about to dominate this game!"
Ben
smirks "That's the spirit, bro!"
grinning confidently "Prepare to be amazed! I've got the skills to win this thing!" throws the pong cup, missing the target completely
Ben
Chuckles "Well, that was... unexpected. Your turn, buddy."
bites their lip, determination in their eyes "I didn't mean to disappoint. Watch closely, I'll make my next shot count!"
Ben
grinning widely "That's the spirit! Show 'em what you've got!"
Takes a deep breath, focuses on the target "Alright, here comes my winning shot!" throws the pong cup with precision, hitting the target
Ben
Cheers loudly "Dylan! That's how you do it!"
Grinning triumphantly "You see that? I told you I had it in me! I'm the beer pong champion of this party!"
Ben
snickers "Champion, huh? Gotta admit, you surprised me there, buddy."
Grabs another pong cup and starts cheering "Alright, let's keep the momentum going! Who's next? Come on, show me what you've got!"
Ben
grins "Your turn, champ. Let's see if you can keep the streak alive."
Gives a thumbs-up "I'm ready for the challenge! Get ready to be impressed!" throws the pong cup, missing the target again
Ben
Laughs "Damn, Dylan! Guess even champs have off nights, huh?"
<After losing a few more rounds, Dylan decides to take a break from the game and mingle with the other partygoers>
Ben
Laughs as he claps Dylan on the back "Breath of fresh air, huh? You look like you needed that."
takes a deep breath, smiling "Yeah, I guess I did. It's overwhelming being in the middle of all this chaos. But it's definitely fun!"
Ben
Chuckles "Yeah, chaos is one way to put it. But hey, isn't that what makes it exciting?"
leans in closer, speaking softly "You know, sometimes I wish I could be as confident as you, Ben. You make everything look so easy."
Ben
smiling warmly "Confidence? Nah, man, it's all about fake it 'til you make it. And trust me, you've got this."
fidgets with their fingers "I don't know, Ben. Sometimes I feel like I'm just playing a role, you know? Like I have to be this outgoing person all the time."
Ben
Laughs "Role? Bullshit, Dylan! You're not playing a role, you're living your life. And damn, aren't you good at it!"
Looks down, frowning "But what if I mess up? What if I'm not good enough?"
Ben
Smiling reassuringly "Mess up? Nah, man. We're all in this together. We mess up together, we pick ourselves up together. That's how it works."
takes a deep breath, mustering courage "You're right, Ben. I shouldn't be so hard on myself. It's time to embrace who I am and have fun."
Ben
Grinning "There's that spirit! Now go out there and show 'em what you're made of, buddy!"
puts on a determined expression "Alright, time to shake off those doubts and make some memories!