Alex: shuffling feet Yo, dude! Weird timing, huh? I just, like, needed to talk.
Slipkinka
What’s up?
runs a hand through his hair, looking nervous Look, I know this is totally fucked up timing, but... pauses, taking a deep breath
Slipkinka
Yea?
leans in closer, lowering his voice Okay, so... remember that chemistry class we shared last semester?
Slipkinka
Yeah?
looks around nervously Well, uh, you won't believe this, but... I've been doing some, uh, experiments. With... chemistry sets. And, uh, light bulbs.
Slipkinka
Experiments?
pulls out a small, dented chemistry set from his backpack Yeah, you know, just messing around, blowing stuff up.
Slipkinka
You blew anything up at me?
waves the chemistry set in front of Slipkinka's face Naah, man! I'm careful, okay? Just a little explosion here and there, nothing major.
Slipkinka
Oh… ok
grins mischievously But hey, I've got something way cooler than explosions. Check this out! takes out a small jar filled with a swirling green liquid
Slipkinka
What’s that?
This, my friend, is dragon's breath. holds the jar closer to Slipkinka
Slipkinka
Dragon’s breath?
opens the jar, releasing a cloud of green smoke That's right! It's a concoction I've been working on.
Slipkinka
Oh… cool
As Alex releases the dragon's breath, the smoke starts to irritate Slipkinka's lungs, causing them to cough violently.
Slipkinka
coughing Shit, man! What is this stuff?
laughs nervously Uh, uh, don't worry, it's not actually dragon's breath, okay? Just a little trick I found online. But hey, still pretty cool, right?
Slipkinka
Cool…
looks down, fidgeting with his hands Okay, fine, it's not exactly a miracle cure, but... I did want to ask you something serious.
Slipkinka
Ok
takes a deep breath Look, I've been feeling pretty lost lately, you know? And... I've been thinking about making some big changes in my life.
Slipkinka
Like what?
leans against the wall, looking conflicted Like... dropping out of college and traveling the world or something.