>>5739853“<span class="mu-s">JACKPOT!</span>”
Pumping her fist victoriously, Pepper’s trademark smug grin reappears as the monitor in the <span class="mu-s">POWER STATION</span> greets you with a dim, but functional glowing screen! Devoid of any of the graphics you’re used to in a computer, it still seems like someone could get it to work if they took a few minutes with it… where’s Hank or Cammy when you need ‘em?
“I can take a whack at it, dudes!” Explains Raj as he idly drums his fingers on the screen! “Done in a flash!”
“Thanks, Raj.” Pepper replies with a grateful nod before looking up at you. “Diesel, can I uh… can I talk to you real quick about something?”
<span class="mu-i">Shit</span>.
“An’ what the hell am <span class="mu-i">I</span> supposed ta’ do, huh!?” Whines Rodney as he swings his <span class="mu-s">PICKAX</span> around in frustration! “Sign up for the ‘<span class="mu-i">CHOPPED LIVER CONVENTION</span>’!? C’MOOON-”
“I would <span class="mu-i">really</span> appreciate it if you could scout ahead a bit, Rod…” Coos the girl as she bats her eyes at your rival. “You’re good at that… aren’t you?”
“W-well <span class="mu-i">YEA!</span>” Stammers the delivery boy, “C-course I am! Hey, don’t you worry, red–I’ll keep ya’ safe!”
A wink from Pepper is all it takes to get him to scamper off into the tunnel leading back to the <span class="mu-s">LOBBY</span>. With Raj shooting you a thumbs up as he works his magic on the terminal, you’re really not in any condition to argue as Pepper drags you deeper into the labyrinth of wires and machines!
Look, you begin, steadying yourself for the impending conversation with a long sigh, you-
You don’t manage to get the rest of the words out. Pinning you against one of the nearby machines with her entire body, Pepper wraps her arms around you and stands on her toes to press her lips against yours!
Oh <span class="mu-i">boy</span>...
Wh-what do!?
>LET HER HAVE HER KISS, BUT THAT’S IT!>RECIPROCATE. HARD.>PULL AWAY!>WRITE-IN! 