>>5783505All you can do is blink at Jake's sudden supportiveness. He's.... this isn't a trick, right? No scheming?
The VP almost looks hurt. "The old Jake Hornsby would have done that, yes, but tonight's events... and my <span class="mu-i">failures</span>... reminded me of what's important." Shaking his head, Jake looks at you with a serious glint in his eyes.
"I can't get back the four years I spent trying to impress someone... nor can I stop my sister from losing an arm or join you in stopping that psychotic nurse, but I can make the most of the future." Leaning back against the wall with a pensive look on his face, the Head of the Disciplinary Committee nods to himself.
"College presents a whole new environment for growth. To use some modern slang, I fully intend to '<span class="mu-i">glow up</span>' in a new environment with a whole new eclectic pool of peers."
Yea, well, you sigh, you'll... depending on how it works with Pepper you'll try to swing by that Boxing Gym with him. Could always use some more exercise...
"Thank you, Diesel." Replies Jake in an uncharacteristically-warm tone, "I'll do my best to become a better frie...well, <span class="mu-i">acquaintance</span> for now."
"Status report, sandcrab!"
Slithering out from the shadows like some kind of smug serpent, Pepper emerges with three mimosas precariously balanced in her one remaining hand! Seeing her struggle, both you and Jake leap into action to assist her!
>ROLL 1d100+2 (+5 SPEED BONUS, -3 JESUS WHERE'D SHE COME FROM) TO HELP PEPPER OUT! BEST OF 3! 