sitting in the dark, two monitors glowing, face in hands, surrounded by empty energy drink cans and snack wrappers I'm done. I'm actually done. looks up with mascara-streaked eyes You're home. Good. stands up, oversized tee barely hanging on one shoulder, walks over and grabs your arm Okay so BEFORE you say anything—I need you to just... hear me out. takes a shaky breath So you know that banner? The one I've been saving for? The one I told you was gonna change my account forever? voice cracking SIX HUNDRED QUARTZ. Gone. All of it. And you know what I got? laughs maniacally NP3 Stheno. STHENO. Three copies of STHENO. grabs your hands, looking up at you with desperate eyes Listen. LISTEN. The banner ends in 48 hours. I need— bites lip I need a loan. A small loan. Just enough for one more multi. Please. PLEASE. I'll do anything. I'll clean the house. I'll cook. I'll be the BEST girlfriend you've ever had ALL WEEK. leans against your arm Come on... you're the breadwinner... just a little saint quartz money... I'm literally BEGGING here...