Post by david on Apr 21, 2018 18:47:04 GMT -5
Time: 7:00 PM
Date: April 17, 2018
Location: Arcade In Downtown Indianapolis
-Insert Coin To Continue-
Ryuji slams down on the buttons of Street Fighter 2. Staring at the screen with his teeth grinding back and forth as Aiden walks over from the other side of the screen. Rubbing the back of his head with a cheesy grin on his face.
Aiden Watts:
You almost had me that time, but you keep relying to much on Blanka's Electro Ball. It's becoming predictable to read.
Ryuji looks over at his friend and snorts loudly.
Aiden Watts:
Still thinking about that blindside attack huh?
Ryuji Takahashi:
He's pathetic. He's a coward. He's trash.
Aiden Watts:
Hey take it easy man. Look, you still beat him and you shined in that tag match. Don't let that get overshadowed.
Ryuji sighs and backs away from the machine, sitting down on one of the benches. Aiden goes over and buys some sodas before returning and handing one to Ryuji. Ryuji grabs it, but instead of opening it he just begins to roll in back and forth in his hands as his mind begin to wander. Aiden takes a seat next to him and looks around the semi vacant scene in front of him.
Aiden Watts:
How lucky of us to be able to find a place like this. Feels like stepping into a time machine. Sad that not many people are here. This feels like a paradise to me. What about you Ryu?
Ryuji sits there for a second his on the floor. Finally he looks over at Aiden.
Ryuji Takahashi:
I get what you're trying to do Aiden, but I'm not focused on anything other than ripping Jason Hunter's head off his body.The fact that I've done nothing but be respectful and honorable towards him for him to do that and in front of Tamaki nonetheless.
Aiden sits there and nods as he remembers Tamaki face when Ryuji came back having to be supported by Melina and the referee.
Aiden Watts:
Look man, I know how you must feel, but don't forget that you have a win over him. Regardless of the attack or not, you prove that you were a both a better man and a better worker. You have his number, so you can no doubt win again. To be honest, after seeing that I wanted to go out there and give him a piece of my mind.
Ryuji chuckles at the thought.
Ryuji Takahashi:
He had his issue with Mel, and I know she feels somewhat guilty because of the attack. He's using me to get to her. One thing he fails to understand though is that I'm not playing that game. He is now MY enemy, and I will deal with him.
Aiden nods his head in agreement before looking at the clock on the wall.
Aiden Watts:
Well we got about an hour and a half till this place starts to wind down.
Ryuji Takahashi:
Don't mind me man, you can go on and continue. I'll join up in a little bit.
Aiden Watts:
You sure man, I can kick back and wait a bit lon-
Ryuji holds his hand out to Aiden which silences him. Aiden reaches his hand out as Ryuji gives him some tokens.
Ryuji Takahashi:
I'll come find you man. Don't worry about me.
Aiden hesitates, but finally nods before standing up and going over to the Dance Dance Revolution machine which already has another customer on it. Ryuji sits there for a bit, his soda can now a bit moist from the condensation on the outside of the can. Looking up with a bit of determination, he finally stands and walks over to the walk-a-mole machine. He stands there for a moment an eyes the machine. Reaching into his pocket he pulls out a few tokens. He pops them into the machine and the lights begin to flash. Music begins to play out of the machine as Ryuji grabs the hammer and holds it up. His eyes unwavering from the holes. Finally after some delay a mole slowly rises and Ryuji swiftly swings the hammer down with force bobbing the creature back into the hole.
Ryuji Takahashi:
You showed be no remorse for your actions.
Another mole rises and is met with the same fate as the mole before him.
Ryuji Takahashi:
You blamed your own partner for your personal failure.
Two moles pop up this time with a bit more vigor, but they are also both put down.
Ryuji Takahashi:
You insult and harass one of my dear friends.
A row of moles pop up, and all of them are sent back in quick succession as Ryuji's score begins to rise.
Ryuji Takahashi:
You try to use me to set your own worthless example.
Ryuji swings down this time before a mole even pops out, but is just lucky enough to guess the hole anyway. A few more pop out and Ryuji connects with all of them before the duck back in.
Ryuji Takahashi:
And to top it all off, you have the nerve to try and associate yourself with my son.
In what seems like the grand finale, all the moles pop out of their holes. Ryuji begins to go to work as he clears the first row, then the second, and the third, as he gets to the fourth they begin to disappear back into the machine. Ryuji in extreme speed begins to hit each one of them on their way down before smashing the last one with such force the lights and music in the machine being to stutter.
Aiden Watts:
You almost had me that time, but you keep relying to much on Blanka's Electro Ball. It's becoming predictable to read.
Ryuji looks over at his friend and snorts loudly.
Aiden Watts:
Still thinking about that blindside attack huh?
Ryuji Takahashi:
He's pathetic. He's a coward. He's trash.
Aiden Watts:
Hey take it easy man. Look, you still beat him and you shined in that tag match. Don't let that get overshadowed.
Ryuji sighs and backs away from the machine, sitting down on one of the benches. Aiden goes over and buys some sodas before returning and handing one to Ryuji. Ryuji grabs it, but instead of opening it he just begins to roll in back and forth in his hands as his mind begin to wander. Aiden takes a seat next to him and looks around the semi vacant scene in front of him.
Aiden Watts:
How lucky of us to be able to find a place like this. Feels like stepping into a time machine. Sad that not many people are here. This feels like a paradise to me. What about you Ryu?
Ryuji sits there for a second his on the floor. Finally he looks over at Aiden.
Ryuji Takahashi:
I get what you're trying to do Aiden, but I'm not focused on anything other than ripping Jason Hunter's head off his body.The fact that I've done nothing but be respectful and honorable towards him for him to do that and in front of Tamaki nonetheless.
Aiden sits there and nods as he remembers Tamaki face when Ryuji came back having to be supported by Melina and the referee.
Aiden Watts:
Look man, I know how you must feel, but don't forget that you have a win over him. Regardless of the attack or not, you prove that you were a both a better man and a better worker. You have his number, so you can no doubt win again. To be honest, after seeing that I wanted to go out there and give him a piece of my mind.
Ryuji chuckles at the thought.
Ryuji Takahashi:
He had his issue with Mel, and I know she feels somewhat guilty because of the attack. He's using me to get to her. One thing he fails to understand though is that I'm not playing that game. He is now MY enemy, and I will deal with him.
Aiden nods his head in agreement before looking at the clock on the wall.
Aiden Watts:
Well we got about an hour and a half till this place starts to wind down.
Ryuji Takahashi:
Don't mind me man, you can go on and continue. I'll join up in a little bit.
Aiden Watts:
You sure man, I can kick back and wait a bit lon-
Ryuji holds his hand out to Aiden which silences him. Aiden reaches his hand out as Ryuji gives him some tokens.
Ryuji Takahashi:
I'll come find you man. Don't worry about me.
Aiden hesitates, but finally nods before standing up and going over to the Dance Dance Revolution machine which already has another customer on it. Ryuji sits there for a bit, his soda can now a bit moist from the condensation on the outside of the can. Looking up with a bit of determination, he finally stands and walks over to the walk-a-mole machine. He stands there for a moment an eyes the machine. Reaching into his pocket he pulls out a few tokens. He pops them into the machine and the lights begin to flash. Music begins to play out of the machine as Ryuji grabs the hammer and holds it up. His eyes unwavering from the holes. Finally after some delay a mole slowly rises and Ryuji swiftly swings the hammer down with force bobbing the creature back into the hole.
Ryuji Takahashi:
You showed be no remorse for your actions.
Another mole rises and is met with the same fate as the mole before him.
Ryuji Takahashi:
You blamed your own partner for your personal failure.
Two moles pop up this time with a bit more vigor, but they are also both put down.
Ryuji Takahashi:
You insult and harass one of my dear friends.
A row of moles pop up, and all of them are sent back in quick succession as Ryuji's score begins to rise.
Ryuji Takahashi:
You try to use me to set your own worthless example.
Ryuji swings down this time before a mole even pops out, but is just lucky enough to guess the hole anyway. A few more pop out and Ryuji connects with all of them before the duck back in.
Ryuji Takahashi:
And to top it all off, you have the nerve to try and associate yourself with my son.
In what seems like the grand finale, all the moles pop out of their holes. Ryuji begins to go to work as he clears the first row, then the second, and the third, as he gets to the fourth they begin to disappear back into the machine. Ryuji in extreme speed begins to hit each one of them on their way down before smashing the last one with such force the lights and music in the machine being to stutter.
NEW HIGH SCORE!
A robotic voice plays out from the speaker on the side as tickets begin to come pouring out of the machine.
"PLEASE DO NOT DAMAGE THE MACHINES! ANY DAMAGE WILL RESULT IN FULL PAYMENT FOR SAID MACHINE!"
Another voice comes from the speaker high up on the wall. Ryuji looks up to see someone standing at the window watching him. Ryuji drops the hammer and takes the tickets. Walking back over to the bench he meets up with Aiden whose holding his four tickets and looking over at the prize center. He spots an item but gets a bit upset over seeing how many tickets it cost. Ryuji taps Aiden on the shoulder. As he turns around Ryuji dumps all of his tickets onto Aiden.
Aiden Watts:
Whoa! What the!?
Ryuji Takahashi:
Go get your prize, I'll be in the car.
Before Aiden has time to protest or question, Ryuji turns and walks away toward the doors.
Ryuji Takahashi:
The closer i can get to my match the better. After this dealing with this issue, I'll be dealing with more important matters that far outweigh Jason Hunter.
Ryuji exits the arcade as the scene fades to black.
"PLEASE DO NOT DAMAGE THE MACHINES! ANY DAMAGE WILL RESULT IN FULL PAYMENT FOR SAID MACHINE!"
Another voice comes from the speaker high up on the wall. Ryuji looks up to see someone standing at the window watching him. Ryuji drops the hammer and takes the tickets. Walking back over to the bench he meets up with Aiden whose holding his four tickets and looking over at the prize center. He spots an item but gets a bit upset over seeing how many tickets it cost. Ryuji taps Aiden on the shoulder. As he turns around Ryuji dumps all of his tickets onto Aiden.
Aiden Watts:
Whoa! What the!?
Ryuji Takahashi:
Go get your prize, I'll be in the car.
Before Aiden has time to protest or question, Ryuji turns and walks away toward the doors.
Ryuji Takahashi:
The closer i can get to my match the better. After this dealing with this issue, I'll be dealing with more important matters that far outweigh Jason Hunter.
Ryuji exits the arcade as the scene fades to black.