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"Pft!" The Handler lets out an actual laugh that isn't filled with overwhelming smugness. "Can't say I didn't deserve that." The atmosphere is still tense from his presence. Adam rapidly switches between staring at you and the Handler while Alexis grips tightly onto your shoulder.
"Don't you say a THING about me around him, okay?" She hisses between clenched teeth. "I don't know who he is but I know his type. Keep your damn mouth shut." You gulp. You nod your head in understanding.
"I made enough for an extra person, I suppose." Adam clears his throat. "Mind joining us, what's your name?" Adam is still taking in the man's appearance. You can't blame him.
[UNSTABLE] HE CAN SMELL THEIR FEAR. HE CAN SMELL YOURS EVEN MORE. BE WARY OF WHAT YOU SAY AROUND HIM. HE FUCKING <span class="mu-s">OWNS</span> YOU.
"How much does it cost?"
"Free, sir. Your...friend?" Adam glances at you. "Earned it for what she did for me."
The Handler looks at you, then at Adam, then back at you. "You know what? Maybe you're not such a worthless freakshit after all. Sign me up."
The five of you eventually find a table big enough for all of you to sit down at. You take another look at the massive tray that Adam has prepared for you. Burgers, fries, nuggets, chicken sandwiches, kebabs, you name it and it's probably there. Your mouth is watering just by looking at it. Your other friends seem to be in a similar position, ESPECIALLY the Handler.
"Dine in." Adam bows slightly, giving how he's still in a sitting position.
It doesn't take long for people to rip into it. You're still hurting a bit from the gut punch so you don't eat TOO much but still. The chicken nuggets and fries taste...pretty damn good. Guess the 'bland' food was mostly Benedict while he was entering that mental spiral.
Benjamin is gorging himself on as many fries as humanly possible, Adam is chewing on a kebab, Alexis is shoving as many burgers down her mouth as she can, and the Handler? It's too disgusting to look at or to even mentally describe in much detail.
Eventually, the mountain of food disappears. Alexis is resting her head on the table while Adam and Benjamin lean back in their chairs. The Handler is the only one who doesn't seem affected much by the outrageous amount of food he ate.
"All of this. For free." Alexis lets out a breathy giggle. "That would've costed most of my monthly paycheck. All because I joined some stupid mission."
"I don't think I've eaten that good in..." Benjamin pauses. The awkward silence gets so thick you could cut it with a knife. "Anyways, thank you."
>+1 RAPPORT with Alexis and Benjamin! Totals are now 2/7 and 2/8 respectively.
>Their abilities and/or stats may be improved the next time you hire them. Their hiring price has been slightly reduced
"So." The Handler leans forward in his chair. "That was nice and all. I dig your cooking, Adam. I still have to ask, there was supposed to be another chef. Mind telling me what happened?"
How much SHOULD you tell him?
