Chapter 568: Game Time (conclusion) (1/2)
Nix sprinkled salt on the back of his hand before licking it off and biting into the lime, he gave Yams a sour look before tossing back his shot. ”Next!”
Mai's brother was completely different than her. His black hair was worn long and his constant smile made him look like a born trouble maker. He grinned when Nix sat down. ”Me first. Is my sister embarrassing my Gideon character?”
Nix nodded. ”Definitely. It's especially cringe-worthy when she has to speak to female NPCs. ”
Kenji laughed loudly. ”I try to give her advice, but she's hard-headed.”
Nix decided he liked the younger brother. ”How long you been married?”
”Less than a year, although between us I only married her because I knocked her up.” Kenji paused for a moment. ”Is Hara your girlfriend?”
Nix glanced at Hara who had sat down with Suzie. ”Did she say so?”
Kenji nodded. ”Yes.”
”Then she is.” Nix sprinkled salt on the back of his hand. ”Are you really a Yankee fan?”
Kenji shook his head. ”Dodger fan, but I had to go along with Mai. How many questions was that?”
Nix shrugged and knocked back his shot. ”Next!”
Suzie had her eyes closed when Nix sat next to her a few seconds later. ”Pardon me, I'm a super-lightweight with any kind of booze, especially the virtual ones.”
”Skip this round, I'll have yours.” Nix relieved her of the shot glass in her hand. ”Is it okay to drink virtual tequila in your condition?”
Suzie opened one eye. ”My condition?”
Nix glared at Kenji. ”You aren't pregnant...”
Suzie had a pretty laugh, she picked up one of the lime peels and pelted her husband with it. ”Stop telling people that, you idiot!”
Nix cleared his throat. ”First question. Are you close with Mai?”
Suzie nodded. ”She fixed us up originally. My turn. How long have you known Hara?”
Nix pursed his lips slightly. ”Since I was a noob. Have you ever played Colonial?:
Suzie shook her head. ”I've played a few other Virtual games, but it's not really my thing. What's with Pon?”
Nix laughed at the question. ”He's an old bastard. What's your favorite food?”
”Thai... Yours?”
”I'll take a steak any day.” Nix knocked back his shot and stood up just as Semmi bumped into him. After helping to steady her he took a seat next to Mai.
Mai was grinning at him. ”Shit... I better slow down or I'll be face down by game time.”
”Hara ordered some Nachos, so we'll eat after this.”
Mai focused on Nix. ”I'm good. First question! Did you go to college and how old are you?”
”Isn't that two questions?”
Mai shook her head slightly. ”Not when you ask them really fast.”
”Twenty-five, Unversity of Vermont.” Nix committed his Henry Jones persona to memory. ”How did you end up being Salamander's Guild Leader?”
”I had to interview with our Board of Directors.” Mai lean closer and lowered her voice. ”Slept with any dragons?”
Nix chuckled and nodded slowly. ”Affirmative, I'm Nix the Dragon-Layer.”
Mai's loud laugh caused everyone to look at them. It was nearly a minute before she was able to stop.
Nix grinned at her reaction, drunk Mai was very funny.
A few minutes later, Nix found a seat in the front row. The two rows were tiered so that you wouldn't be staring at the back of someone's head.
”Want to share?” Hara was carrying a plate of Nachos.
Nix nodded. ”Have a seat, it's almost game time.”
To his surprise, Hara eased onto his lap, being careful not to spill her plate.
”I thought you meant to share the Nachos.”