12 DepressedRyan (1/2)

As Shesmu and Leo made their way towards the latter's mysterious friend, they chatted and talked about their past.

”So, Leo, what game were you playing before jumping onto Ashes of Gods? You talked before about Omega9 games.” Shesmu then thought for a bit before guessing. ”Wait, don't tell me yet. You were maining Hero's Journey Last Stand before this one right?”

”Haha, close. I did play Last Stand. It was one of the most enjoyable games I have played for the last two years. But I didn't main it. Actually, I don't think I ever had a main game. I always enjoy playing multiple games at the same time and I can't seem to stick with one. But if I were to choose which game I had put in the most hours the past few years, I'd say Demon's Heart.”

At the mention of Demon's Heart, Shesmu heart skipped a beat.

Oh, I didn't know about this one. To think that both I and Leo had the same roots. Also, now that I think about it, Seth too…

Shesmu tried his best not to show his inner thoughts as he masked his surprised expression with a smiling one almost instantly.

”Oh, Demon's Heart. That was a pretty cool game. The combat in it was especially intense, but the last gen capsule made some parts lamer, you know… But yeah, I liked it too.”

”Oh, you played it too? I guess that's to be expected. It was pretty popular, and it still dominates the MMO scene to a certain extent. I guess that you were pretty high up the rankings in that game too. Seeing how skillful you are with the sword. I'm sorta jealous.”

At Leo's declarations, Shesmu just scratched his head and laughed awkwardly.

”Something like that. Hahaha”

”Well… I left DepressedRyan here-”

”That's me!” Both Shesmu and Leo jumped in fright as they heard a voice behind their back.

Shesmu turned around only to see no one. He looked left and right before a cough woke him up.

”Ahem!”

Shesmu looked down only to see the disgruntled face of a teenager. The boy in front of him was one head shorter than him. Knowing that he might have offended him, Shesmu just laughed awkwardly and apologized.

Noticing the tense atmosphere between the two, Leo stepped in to break the ice.

”Well, let me introduce you both. This shorty right here is DepressedRyan-”

”Hey, who did you just call a shorty?! Wanna fight?!!” At DepressedRyan's outburst, Leo just laughed and apologized.

”Haha, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. But enough of that, this is the guy that I told you about. His name… His name is…” As Leo was about to introduce Shesmu, he finally remembered a crucial problem. He never asked for Shesmu's name!

”Wait, you went in, met with the guy, but never asked for his name? How much more of an airhead can you be?” Sighing at his friend's antics, DepressedRyan reached out for a handshake with Shesmu as he said.

”Name's DepressedRyan, nice to meet you.”

Shesmu shook DepressedRyan's hand, as he acknowledged the greeting.