Chapter 144: The Start of Week Five (2/2)

"You bought so many snacks last time, how have you eaten the in response The two ended the shopping trip and made their way back home safely

Later in the week, Arthur received a phone call fro

"Hey Arthur, I need your advice" She muttered

"How can I help?" He responded in a concerned voice

"So, you kno it's Holly's birthday soon?" She asked, "I'et her as a birthday present"

With that one line, Arthur immediately knew that this call wasn't as serious as he first though Well it wasn't serious to hi deal for Maria He listened to her ra

"Ah, so you've figured out that she doesn't like receiving expensive gifts I see" Arthur said with a less concerned voice this ti attention I've uilty about receiving your gift would really put a damper on your plan to date her" He teased, "Sh fro worked

"Well, why not get her soift would have a lasting impression on her"

"But ould that be?" She asked

"Did you hear about that newup in the city later thisto have several pieces credited to her parents"

"If you pulled so night, I think that'd probably be one of her favourite gifts" Arthur continued "I doubt it needs to be said, but the second ticket is yours, hing, so Arthur just continued

"And my best tip for you would be to not look bored" He concluded "If she is having fun, she will start ra If you want to make her happy, pay attention to her and ask a question or two if you can"

"Alright Thank you" Maria said with a soft voice before saying goodbye and ending the call

"I'd be really good as ahis phone onto his bedside table "I wonder how Doctor Hudson and E"

The week eventually ended, and it was nearly tiin Arthur was driven to the facility by Donovan once er crowd than before There were plenty of fresh faces around, all of which seeet the excitement, but that's like a forty ht to hi briefing was, in a word, brief It covered a few things that were , such as the neave of players

Eventually everyone was lead into the capsule room, but while everyone else was allowed to ju

He was informed that the streamer setup had been successfully installed on his iven a brief rundown of what to expect and how to operate the streaame This was all information that he already knew, but he listened anyway

"So the cootcha" Arthur said while nodding

Before he juroup chat with Quinn and Holly, telling theaetting a response from either of them before the the capsule started up, but it was likely that they would see it and check in with his streain process, first ending up in the white rooame, and when he opened his eyes once uild where he left off last ti me in furniture this time around, awesos It was the sa out around tables, and the elf in his favourite spot at the back