[Bl] Happy Ending - Eng/Ver
School Summer Festival
"~~~~~" represents a period of time that has passed (a few minutes/hours/days/months, or even years).
/..../ Emotions/actions when speaking.
[.....] Dialogue through telephone.
During the 20-minute-break in school, the class is always buzzing with the sound of chatter and laughter.
J
So, the Rhoslyn family still loves to brag about their Thorne & Rhoslyn hotel chain like it’s the crown jewel of Gruontinnal.
J
And to be fair, they’re not wrong.
J
I just went on a trip with my parents the other day.
J
Warm golden lights, spotless shiny marble floors, and you could practically smell the money burning!
M
I wish my dad would take me somewhere.
M
He’s been away on business forever.
A
Wait, you guys didn’t see the news?
A
There was an article yesterday calling the North Carolina hotel “Thorne & Rotten.”
A
Just walk through the doors and you’ll get it instantly.
M
It’s not like i’ll ever get to see it myself!
A
Alright, speaking as someone who’s actually been there, I’ve got two things I cannot stand about that place.
A
First: the air conditioning system seems to run on mood swings.
A
One minute it’s roasting like popcorn, the next it’s freezing like a walk-in freezer.
A
Second: the restaurant’s dining room is hyped up as a “five-star culinary experience.”
A
But I swear, there was only one star left in the sky when I discovered the duck breast in the “Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Tangerine Glaze” was drier than a loaf of bread left out since last year!
J
Did you file a complaint?
A
I decided to let it slide this time.
A
But if they don’t fix those disastrous spots like the Asheville branch, the reputation of Thorne & Rhoslyn is going to slide straight down the same stinky carpet they’ve got in their hotel.
Maine
What's all the chatter?
Maine
The Summer Festival’s coming up at school, right?
Maine
I bet it’s going to be huge and extravagant!
J
Honestly, if you call this a “real” festival, you’ll probably die laughing once you see how tiny this event actually is.
J
Personally, I couldn’t care less.
J
The way this school organizes things, it’s even worse than the sleepover I threw myself.
Maine
But I’m still curious.
A
That's because you're the new student in here.
A
Naturally, you’d be expecting a lot.
M
Just a heads-up: don’t get your hopes up too high, or you’ll just end up disappointed!
Maine tugs gently on her boyfriend's sleeve beside her and chuckles
The boy remains silent even when being called by his name.
Maine
/shouting/ are you listening to me???
Thevert Wade
/frowns/ yeah yeah.
Maine
If we join together, it’ll be so much fun, right?
Thevert Wade
You’re really excited about this?
Maine
My old school was all about studying, studying, and more studying—never any events.
Maine
This new school is way more lively (＾▽＾)
Thevert Wade
Well then, keep that excitement up.
Thevert Wade
It's going to be an outstanding festival, and we'll have a blast there!
Although Thevert didn't find it enjoyable, he agreed for her sake.
Class president
I've just pasted the task assignment on the board.
Class president
Everyone, come and take your assignments quickly, okay!
Class president
Those who finish their tasks before the deadline will be given bonus points.
A
Why do they keep loading us with so many tasks?
A
It's giving "overwhelming".
M
God, they think I'm so free??
M
I am going to school, not going to do volunteer work!
Maine
It's manageable, guys (• ▽ •;)
M
/complaining/ oh my God.
Class president
Hey, it's not that big of a deal, you know?
Class president
All we need to do is concentrate on studying.
Thevert Wade
/cogitating silently/ i should probably hide away now...
Thevert Wade
Otherwise, those girls will just pawn off some unnecessary tasks on me...I don't like it.
J
I am telling you, there's no way I'm going to that place!
Class president
Everybody has a role to fulfill, so do you.
J
That market is filthy with all sorts of vulgar language... so sick!
M
Theft is rampant like an invading enemy, yet no one seems to say anything about it.
M
The people living there must not be so virtuous either ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
A
Uh uh uh mind your words.
A
It's not nice to hurt our Maine boyfriend's ego (^ヮ^)
The popular girls in class talked while throwing Thevert looks full of contempt.
Since day one, they’ve never missed a chance to look down on him just because he’s from the countryside.
J
As i said, i'm not going to that place.
M
What about asking for help?
M
I guess Thevert has the kindness.
A
Thevert is a close friend of our lovely class president.
A
It would be easy to ask for a hand!
M
Isn't that place his hometown?
Class president
Are you up for going to La Verne Street's market to work on Assignment 1, Thevert?
J
/bowls/ that's so nice of you!y
Thevert Wade
Wait a damn minute!
Thevert Wade
I haven't decided yet.
J
It's not like i'm always asking for a flavor from you!
Thevert Wade
I would help if I could, but I'm not able.
A
Don't even think about sitting back and watching she struggles.
A
Step up and help her out, man.
M
If the other boys were asked, they would be pleased to help her!
M
You act like it’s some kind of punishment or something!
Thevert Wade
But i am not the "other boys".
Thevert Wade
Jeez, go and ask them to do tho.
A
Ever think about others?
Thevert Wade
They can wait.
Thevert Wade
I've got bigger things to think about.
Thevert Wade
Girl, listen up.
Thevert Wade
We're not that close, ok?
J
/whimpers/ it's so sad to see you act so thoughtlessly....
J
Why are you heartless towards me?
M
You broke her to tears, nice one.
Thevert Wade
It wasn't my fault, seriously (・∀・)
M
Thevert is bullying her!
M
Someone go get the teacher!
J
Are you, like....lowkey hating on me or nah?
Thevert Wade
/thinking/ what the hell is that tone?
J
If I’ve ever done anything to hurt you, I’m really sorry.
J
Nobody’s perfect, right?
Thevert Wade
Why are you all ganging up on me like that?
Class president
Guys please!
Class president
Cut it out!
Thevert Wade
I can't stand this constant blaming and finger-pointing.
Thevert Wade
They just wanted to start drama for nothing.
Class president
My friend....i gotta say this.
Class president
You might get in trouble.
Thevert Wade
Trouble like what?
Class president
Don't you think their looks were more cold and harsh than loving and kind?
Thevert Wade
They're threatening me?
Thevert Wade
Oh, how original.
Thevert Wade
I'll make sure to quiver in fear when I wake up tomorrow morning.
Class president
I am sorry Thevert....
Thevert Wade
Why would you (・o・)?
Class president
As the class president, I have no authority at all.
Class president
I need to ask our teacher to hold another election for the student council.....
Class president
It’s frustrating because I want to make changes, but without the right power, I’m stuck just following orders.
Thevert Wade
Don't say that.
Thevert Wade
You were chosen as class president for a reason.
Class president
But you.....
Class president
You messed with the popular girls.
Thevert Wade
Haha, they ain't worth losing sleep over.
Thevert Wade
I'd like to focus on something more interesting!
Class president
Okay ( •́ ‿ ,•̀)
Thevert Wade
Even if i get in trouble...do you fear that i won't survive?
Thevert Wade
Yah you'd better not.
Homework
Thevert slammed the lunch tray down on the table, looking pissed off.
Maine
Oh, you're back already.
Maine
Seriously, if only you had compromised a little, you wouldn't be having to deal with this mess right now.
Thevert Wade
How did this nonsense happen?
Thevert Wade
Since when is not helping others considered a crime?
Thevert Wade
Oh how i hate them wankers.
Maine
Did the teacher reprimand you (O_O;)?
Thevert Wade
The fuck did i do wrong??
Thevert Wade
Like, they need to blame the person who did completely nothing wrong!
Maine
Hey, did you just raise your voice at me??
Thevert Wade
No, I mean- the teacher had no reason to reprimand me.
Thevert Wade
He only told me to be careful about what I say.
Maine
But... what exactly do you find so troubling about going there on her behalf?
Maine
Is it really that difficult for you?
Thevert Wade
My house is only a few dozen meters away from the market.
Thevert Wade
I normally wouldn't bother making any comments, but...
Thevert Wade
My uncle and I are going through a rough patch.
Thevert Wade
You know, I've been avoiding home like it's a big ol' pile of chores.
Maine
Why don't you just refuse to go?
Thevert Wade
Do you think i can just say 'nah, I ain't going'?
Thevert Wade
Pshh, come on now.
Thevert Wade
That girl's from a wealthy family, you know?
Thevert Wade
The teachers themselves are tip-toeing around her.
Thevert Wade
You're just a regular Joe.
Thevert Wade
You go up against her and you're done for!
Maine
No wonder... everyone's treating her like she's something special.
Maine
Now i know she's special for real.
Maine
She gets closer and closer to me.
Maine
What can I do about it?
Thevert Wade
/eye rolling/ hpm.
Thevert Wade
Btw, I'll be returning to Singourney on Sunday.
Thevert Wade
You should come with me.
Maine grips her fork tightly in her hand.
Maine
/hesitantly/ I’d like to come along, but I don’t think it’s going to work… got some personal stuff to deal with.
Thevert Wade
Oh, what kind of stuff?
Maine
I have extra classes with-
Thevert Wade
With a upperclassman?
Thevert Wade
There's no need to be hurry, I can assist you next week.
Maine
Well.... those advanced work looks a bit intense.
Maine
I fear you can't guide me through them.
Thevert Wade
Those advanced work of yours...I guess it must've been hot as hell.
Maine
Why are you- actually I-
Thevert Wade
Stop right there.
Thevert Wade
Your extra classes this, group projects that... always take up your free time.
Thevert Wade
Do I mean anything to you?
Maine
You're jumping to conclusions!
Maine
I really like you, and obviously I want to spend time with you too.
Maine
/mumbling/ but I need to focus on my studies more right now....
Thevert Wade
/scoffing/ ok ok i get it!
Thevert Wade
I'll keep my mouth shut.
Thevert Wade
I'm gonna head back to the dorm before things get any crazier /leaves/
Thevert came back to his dorm, stepped inside, and flopped onto his bed.
There were four people sharing the room.
Two had already gone out to play basketball, while the other—a blond guy—was sitting at the desk.
Thevert Wade
Hey, you guys short a player?
Thevert Wade
Let me jump in.
John Ryder
Thought you swore eternal loyalty to basketball.
John Ryder
What’s with the betrayal?
Thevert Wade
Nothing better to do.
John Ryder
“Nothing better to do”??
John Ryder
You’ve got a mountain of work and you’re just too lazy to lift a finger.
Thevert Wade
Just admit you don’t want me on the team.
John Ryder
Alright, drama queen.
John Ryder
Come with me this afternoon, I’ll get you in.
Thevert Wade
That’s what makes you a real friend!
John Ryder
Thevert, goddanm!
John Ryder
You remember that Green Movement we participated in the other day, right?
Thevert Wade
You gonna drag me into it again?
Thevert Wade
I’m not trying to rack up extra conduct points or whatever.
John Ryder
No, it’s not that!
John Ryder
That day we dressed like street punks, and some people kept snapping photos of us.
John Ryder
Now someone dug up those pics, and they’re on the front page of the school paper!
Thevert Wade
Aere you scared of getting caught on camera just ’cause you’re a guy?
John Ryder
Forgot I stuck that “I like twinks” note on your shirt?
Thevert Wade
Hey, you jerk!
Thevert Wade
You actually did that?!
John quickly covered his mouth, realizing he’d said too much, but Thevert had already rushed over.
Thevert Wade
Lately, I’ve been getting tons of follows from underclassmen on social media.
Thevert Wade
Turns out it was you!
John pushed Thevert away.
John Ryder
Like you’re innocent!
John Ryder
You even stuck “I like old thots" on my back!
Thevert Wade
Uh... well...
Thevert Wade
But seriously, who’s the one who dug up those old photos anyway?
Thevert Wade
I'm gonna track down this dumbass like a Bloodhound!
John Ryder
It was that guy Faun from grade 3, class C5!
Thevert Wade
Oh....let it go man.
Thevert Wade
He's a black belt.
Thevert Wade
Just let it go, alright?
Thevert Wade
I'm not looking for a fight with someone who can knock me down!
John Ryder
You've definitely got some fight training under your belt, right?
Thevert scratched his head and quickly changed the subject.
Thevert Wade
Math teacher asked you to print out the document and hand it out to the class.
John Ryder
Printer issues: damaged printhead cable causes poor print quality.
Thevert Wade
Uh hurry up then.
John Ryder
Yo, I heard you're the one in charge of the prep work?
Thevert Wade
Duh, obviously.
John Ryder
Seriously, there ain't no shortage of stuff here, dude.
Thevert Wade
Don't you know what's so special about our hometown?
John Ryder
Clothing fabric?
John Ryder
Oh, the Lancmersire Silk Village!
Thevert Wade
You got that right.
John Ryder
"Vican Fabric Making" is the topic your group chose, huh?
Thevert Wade
Out of all the good topics, they went for this sorry excuse of one.
Thevert Wade
What, do city folks not even know how fabric’s made?
John Ryder
Do you think all city folks are geniuses or something?
John Ryder
Some of them were even shocked that they had to pay for electricity, as if it was supposed to be free!
Thevert Wade
Put it this way: they treat the city like some fairy tale kingdom where everything’s free.
Thevert Wade
But the moment reality smacks them in the face, they turn out to be… toddlers in fancy clothes.
John Ryder
A golden opportunity to make a grand reappearance after being away for far too long.
Thevert Wade
Nah mate, it's just you thinkin' that way.
John Ryder
Since you're getting back home, ask-
Thevert Wade
I already knew what you wanted.
Thevert Wade
I can't always do you a favor.
John Ryder
Please, ask my mom to give me some money for tuition fees.
John Ryder
Or student loans, whatever.
John Ryder
In return, I'll let you copy my homework!
Thevert Wade
There's homework?
John Ryder
"The Effect of pH on Photosynthesis Efficiency in Plants".
John Ryder
"Isolation and Analysis of DNA from Different Types of Fruits".
John Ryder
You haven't done it, have you?
John Ryder
/shows/ look at this thickkk stack of paper!
Thevert Wade
You won't sway me with your words.
John Ryder
Come on, give in already!
John Ryder
Once it's done, I'll take you out for a meal and a day out at the fun zone!
Thevert Wade
I'd be crazy to say no to that.
John Ryder
When are you heading back home?
Thevert Wade
This weekend.
John Ryder
Why not go tomorrow then?
John Ryder
We got no classes.
John Ryder
Just, go tomorrow.
Thevert Wade
Talk less or i won't.
John Ryder
I dare you to not go!
Thevert Wade
Seriously, you're so young and you're already into this gambling stuff.
Thevert Wade
When you get busted, don't come crying to me.
John Ryder
Chill out, I'm just trying it out for fun!
John Ryder
But yeah, everyone knows gambling's like, bad.
Thevert Wade
Yeah, it's addictive as hell.
John Ryder
For real, but I got it handled.
John Ryder
Don't need you to give me a lecture, ok?
Thevert Wade
Do what you want ┐(´ー｀)┌
John Ryder
You're part of our group, right?
Thevert Wade
Let's focus on 2 or 3 task, whatever we can handle.
John Ryder
Why is it that in our group of six, only the three of us are doing all the work?
John Ryder
The others are just sitting with their mouths open, waiting to be fed.
Thevert Wade
These lazy gluttons don't do a thing even if we tell them to.
John Ryder
We are not letting them just freeload off of our work.
Thevert Wade
When we're done, i'll report them to the teacher and let them get low grades.
John Ryder
Sound fair enough.
Thevert Wade
Now let me copy your homework.
John Ryder
You haven't done me flavor!
Thevert Wade
The deadline's on Tuesday.
Thevert Wade
If I start working on it on Monday night, won't I be pulling an all-nighter?
Thevert Wade
Ain't nobody got time for that!
John Ryder
You make a good point... but what if you're just making stuff up?
Thevert Wade
I'll just copy a half of it.
John Ryder
Put it back where you get it when you're done.
Thevert Wade
Yes, got it, loud and clear.
Thevert Wade
Hey where you go?
John Ryder
Guess I'm heading out for a bite.
Thevert Wade
You just had lunch a while ago.
Thevert Wade
Now you're that hungry already?
John Ryder
I have a seafood allergy.
Thevert Wade
Man, your luck is seriously off today.
Thevert Wade
The school lunch today had nothing but seafood options
John Ryder
I haven't paid my tuition fees for Term 2 and the school is out to get me!
Singourney
Author
First, let's get a bit of background information on the story ┌(・。・)┘♪
Author
Thevert is a citizen of the Federal Republic of Gruontinnal.
Author
The territory of Gruontinnal is divided into the following regions:
Author
7 regions:
+Frostiveval
+Aisliin
+Desdemonalores
+Noxus (and Göttingen)
+Isonbridge
+Agosbert
+Sliyhull Phasphire
Author
The administrative levels go like this: state → province → city → district/county → town.
Author
Gruontinnal's currency: Beizat > Masari
Author
Valued at 1 Masari = 1 USD and 1 Beizat = 5 USD.
Author
Ok that's the information ヘ(￣ω￣ヘ)
With a backpack slung over one shoulder, Thevert stood alone at the edge of the road waiting for a taxi.
When he stepped outside, dawn had barely broken - the night was still creeping in around him.
？
/opens door/ hey good morning.
Thevert Wade
Good morning!
？
Where do you want to be?
Thevert Wade
To the La Verne T-junction and just drop me off there, please.
Thevert Wade
Haha, I’m just heading back to my hometown.
？
Ah, hometown… far away, but peaceful.
？
I haven’t been back to mine in almost twenty years.
Thevert Wade
Do you miss it?
Thevert Wade
Where’s your hometown anyway?
？
I was born in Windmere, but I don’t have any feelings for it.
？
Honestly, I kind of hate the place.
Hearing the driver mention Windmere, Thevert pulled out his phone to check it.
“Windmere is a county in Wyoming, big but pretty empty, with windy plains all year round, lots of cattle, few people, and one of the most beautiful national parks in the world…”
Thevert Wade
Windmere sounds like a long gust of wind sweeping across the wild plains, carrying the scent of lambs and dry earth.
Thevert Wade
It's not bad...i guess so.
？
Out there, the grass probably has better conversations with the wind than with anyone else.
Thevert Wade
I’ve never been, but I think I’d like it.
Thevert Wade
I like quiet.
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Nobody in their right mind would leave the noisy city to crawl into some backwater like that.
？
Only the scraps society throws out end up there.
？
Even my own family in Windmere kicked me out, so now I’m stuck dragging myself around the city trying to make a living!
Thevert looked up at the driver, unsure whether to stay quiet or say something to comfort him.
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Do you notice how country kids are often looked down on when they come to the city?
？
Rich kids get into my taxi and spit gum on the seats, what kind of manners is that?
？
They think having money means they can do whatever they want, huh?
？
Those brats only know how to bully grown-ups and poor people!
Thevert Wade
Yeah, I get it.
？
Those kids have no idea what it’s like to scrape by on their own in the streets.
？
Living in luxury, it’s only a matter of time before they start looking down on everyone else.
The car kept moving, but Thevert began to feel something was off.
He squinted at the meter, then at the driver.
Thevert Wade
Um.... mister driver?
Thevert Wade
Seems like the meter’s running a bit fast?
The driver kept his eyes on the road ahead, not saying a word.
Thevert Wade
I’ve barely been in the car and the fare’s already climbing so fast.
Thevert Wade
Is something wrong with it?
？
In this city, injustice isn’t just about people.
？
Even things can betray you.
Thevert Wade
We went 13 km and the total fare is $9.40?
Thevert Wade
Is the taxi meter malfunctioning or something?
Thevert had checked the rates on the app beforehand: $0.83 for the first 2 km, then $0.65 per km after that — 13 km should only come to about $7.90.
Thevert Wade
This seems a bit higher than what the app says.
？
Oh… I forgot to mention, the cost has been steadily going up for quite a while now.
Thevert Wade
I took a taxi yesterday, and it definitely didn’t cost this much.
Thevert Wade
You’re clearly fiddling with the taxi meter.
？
Do you want to go or not?
Thevert Wade
I’d like to just get this over with, but at this rate I’ll be completely cleaned out by the time we get there.
Thevert Wade
You think it’s okay to rip people off like this?
？
Kid, you’ve never taken a taxi before, have you?
？
Talking that much is annoying!
Thevert Wade
You think I’m easy to trick just because I’m young?
Thevert Wade
Come on, why even do that?
Thevert Wade
Driving a taxi isn’t so tough that you need to squeeze every single penny out of someone.
？
I said, if you want out, get out.
？
And for fuck's sake, don’t start lecturing me in my own car!
Thevert looked out the window, then back at the driver.
Thevert Wade
I just want to get home… if you’d just charge me the correct fare-
？
The meter’s clearly running.
？
And you’re still arguing?
Thevert Wade
It’s not like that, I’m just-
？
You think I’m that easy to fool?
？
Planning to skip out on the fare, huh?
Thevert Wade
I’m not trying to skip!
Thevert Wade
But you’re being dishonest.
Thevert pulled out his phone and shoved it toward the driver.
Thevert Wade
I just checked with my friend.
Thevert Wade
They said the taxi fares haven’t changed at all.
Thevert Wade
You jack up the price like this on your own?
Thevert Wade
That’s wrong.
The driver spun around and shouted.
The strong smell of alcohol hit Thevert in the face, making him squint.
？
You little punk, daring to lecture me?!
The whole car shook as he growled, spewing a stream of curses.
？
I’ve been driving this damn taxi for over ten years!
？
I know exactly who’s trying to rip me off!
？
You think waving a phone in front of me is gonna scare me!?
Thevert Wade
You’re driving drunk and overcharging people.
Thevert Wade
If the cops show up, how are you gonna explain this?
？
I dare you to call the cops!
？
I’m not sure you’d even make it to dial 911, you little brat!
Thevert Wade
I don’t want this to go any further.
Thevert Wade
I’ll pay the correct fare, $7.90.
Thevert Wade
Open the door, and I’ll get out right now.
？
Don’t even think about stepping out of this car!
？
You got some nerve, huh?!
？
Daring to be stubborn in my car?!
Thevert Wade
Do your worst.
Thevert Wade
I don’t care.
The driver let out a roar, spun around, and lunged onto the back seat, grabbing Thevert by the collar.
？
You really think I’m scared of you?!
？
How dare you act like this at your age?!
The car wobbled down the road, the steering wheel unmanned.
Thevert immediately shoved the driver’s shoulders, trying to pull free from his grip, but the driver only tightened his hold.
？
If you don’t pay in full, I’ll bury your ass right here and now!
Thevert Wade
Are all adults this quick to lose their cool? (T＿T)
？
I’ve been in a bad mood all this morning!
？
Time to teach you a lesson you won’t forget!
Thevert swung his fist straight into the driver’s face.
Caught off guard, the driver toppled forward, slamming his shoulder into the steering wheel.
The car swerved violently before screeching to a halt, tires skidding across the road.
Thevert Wade
Open the door, old man.
Thevert Wade
This punching and hitting game?
Thevert Wade
You don’t stand a chance against me.
The driver clutched his face, blood dripping from the corner of his nose.
？
You are dumb and arrogant!
？
I’ve strangled dozens of punks like you!
Thevert Wade
/covering ears/ shut the hell up.
Thevert Wade
My head’s pounding.
？
How were you even raised?!
？
Your parents must be on their knees crying at home!
The man, thinking he was about to get hit again, panicked and yanked the car door open.
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Or I’ll break your legs and throw you onto the street!
？
I call the cops, you’ll be rotting in jail!
Thevert Wade
Crazy bastard (´-﹏-`；)
Thevert Wade
You need to go home and take a damn nap to cool off.
Thevert had barely set foot on the street when the driver spun the wheel and took off like a maniac.
He let out a long breath, then started walking.
John Ryder
[ When the hell did you leave? ]
John Ryder
[ I didn’t notice you were gone. ]
Thevert Wade
Did you just wake up?
John Ryder
[ I’m sitting at a breakfast place right now. ]
John Ryder
[ Having a coffee to wake up...hopefully I won’t get a stomach ache later. ]
Thevert Wade
Must be nice for you.
John Ryder
[ Where are you now? ]
John Ryder
[ I’m guessing you must be halfway there by now, yeah? ]
Thevert Wade
I didn’t go anywhere at all!
Thevert Wade
Goddamn it, I got dumped in the middle of the road by the taxi!
John Ryder
[ Huh, what happened? ]
Thevert Wade
The driver tried to overcharge me.
Thevert Wade
I talked back a bit, the old man went nuts, I punched him once and jumped out.
Thevert Wade
Turns out he was drunk too... no wonder he kept yapping like crazy when I got in.
John Ryder
[ You’re insane, dude. ]
John Ryder
[ Picking a fight with a drunk driver. ]
John Ryder
[ Lucky you got out in one piece. ]
Thevert Wade
What’s there to be scared of?
Thevert Wade
I’m a young, healthy guy.
Thevert Wade
Don’t talk to me about petty crap like that.
John Ryder
[ Haha, so where are you now? ]
Thevert Wade
I have no idea where the hell this is.
Thevert Wade
The road’s completely empty, just open land on both sides and some barbed-wire fences.
Thevert Wade
No houses, nothing.
Thevert Wade
Just this old, moldy-ass bus stop.
John Ryder
[ Bro, I seriously can't with you. ]
John Ryder
[ Who manages to forget the way to their own hometown?
John Ryder
[ Like, how?! ]
Thevert Wade
Well normally I pass out the moment I get in the car and only wake up when I arrive.
Thevert Wade
Who the hell pays attention to roads?
John Ryder
[ I got nothing left to say. ]
Thevert Wade
But man, this bus stop is ancient.
Thevert Wade
No way any bus still stops here.
John Ryder
[ So how long are you planning to sit there? ]
Thevert Wade
I’m just waiting to see if anyone passes by.
Thevert Wade
If they do, I’ll hitch a ride.
John Ryder
[ Lucky you left early. ]
John Ryder
[ Best case, you make it back by noon. ]
John Ryder
[ Worst case, you're still roaming the streets at midnight like a lost puppy. ]
Thevert Wade
You think I’m dumb enough not to rent a room for the night?
Thevert Wade
I’m not walking the streets after dark.
John Ryder
[ Aren’t you a “young, healthy guy”? ]
Thevert Wade
While I was in the taxi, I heard on the radio.
Thevert Wade
Lately there’ve been kidnapping cases, they sell people across Desdemonalores.
Thevert Wade
A Moskvitch 412 broke down on the highway, cops checked the trunk and found two young guys in there.
John Ryder
[ In the trunk… haha, maybe they just fell asleep in there? ]
Thevert Wade
Yeah, they slept the eternal sleep.
John Ryder
[ Be careful, man. ]
John Ryder
[ I don’t wanna read the news tomorrow and see “Victim: Thevert Wade”. ]
Thevert Wade
Then I’ll come back and haunt you.
John Ryder
[ Why haunt me? ]
John Ryder
[ You should haunt the guy who actually killed you! ]
Thevert Wade
A ghostly young man at a bus stop on an empty road?
Thevert Wade
That’s badass.
Thevert Wade
I’d become a legend, haunting anyone who walks by.
Thevert Wade
Too bad I don’t even know the name of this road.
John Ryder
[ Quit daydreaming. ]
John Ryder
[ You ain’t one of those ghost scout kids from Boy Scout Lane.]
Thevert Wade
You underestimate me!
Thevert Wade
I may be a disappointment with zero achievements in life, but please, let me be famous once I kick the bucket!
Thevert Wade
I order you to spread the tale of my death to the whole world.
Thevert Wade
If it happens.
John Ryder
[ Shut up, Thevert. ]
John Ryder
[ Stop joking about life and death. ]
John Ryder
[ I haven’t given you permission to die yet. ]
Thevert Wade
What’s my life got to do with you?
Thevert Wade
What’s wrong?
Thevert Wade
I was just joking.
Thevert Wade
Are you mad at me?
John Ryder
[ No, I’m not mad. ]
John Ryder
[ I just hate those death jokes. ]
John Ryder
[ Life’s short, man. ]
John Ryder
[ You never know what kind of consequences a careless word might bring. ]
John Ryder
[ Thevert, did you die or something? ]
John Ryder
[ Why so quiet? ]
John Ryder
[ Thevert, you good? ]
Thevert Wade
Am I seeing things, or did something just fly over my head?
John Ryder
[ Watch out, it might poop on you, goofball. ]
Thevert Wade
It looked more like… a person?
John Ryder
[ What the blazes? ]
Thevert looked up just in time to see a car speeding toward him.
He raised his hand to signal it, and the car slowed down and pulled over beside him.
Thevert Wade
I gotta go now.
John Ryder
[ Dude, why'd you head out without giving your girl a heads up? ]
John Ryder
[ She was looking for you at the dorms this morning. ]
Thevert Wade
She came to the boys' dorm?
John Ryder
[ Yeah, she said something about studying together or whatever. ]
It should’ve felt like good news.
And yet, for some reason, Thevert couldn’t feel happy at all.
John Ryder
[ Well, you’re not here, so… ]
John Ryder
[ Guess I’ll study with your girlfriend instead- ]
Thevert Wade
That's my girlfriend!
John Ryder
[ I’m just trying to be a good friend and take care of her for you- ]
Thevert Wade
You’re wasting my time, man.
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