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[kawkaw]

[Crane's steps are long and drawn out as he slowly makes his way through Game Central Station. He glances around, his eyes taking in all the sites and people around him.

While his game had been plugged in for a while, Crane didn't often venture too far from it. He wasn't one much for crowds, and after the arcade closes he preferred spending the evening quietly resting.

But while he loved the adventure/tournament-fighting game that was his home, there were times when he needed just a little getaway to take a break from it.

So if you happen to see Crane wandering around, maybe drop by to say hello. He wouldn't mind a bit of conversation.]

Comments

[kawkaw]

Well, some characters are nicer than others...but for the most part, people are generally here for each other. Especially if some characters end up homeless.

[At least from Crane's limited experience...]

[trainsurdragons]

Speaking of nice characters... what are the others in your game like, Crane?

[He's genuinely curious, really. His game has a pretty diverse roster of characters, and even more dragons.]

[kawkaw]

[Crane laughs a little.] Well, they're all pretty nice for the most part. Some of them are pretty intense, though. As little as I leave the game, I have friends who are worse about it.

[trainsurdragons]

Intense huh?

[That makes him think of Astrid. Yep, he knows how that is.]

Yeah, some of my friends are pretty eccentric too. ...I couldn't live without them though.

[kawkaw]

[Crane chuckles and nods.] Yeah, I know what you mean. Life definitely wouldn't be the same without them.

[trainsurdragons]

[Here Hiccup has to pause, side-stepping quickly to get out of the way of a sudden crowd leaving Tapper's- only to be replaced by a dozen more people.]

Gee...I wonder what everyone likes about that game so much?

[kawkaw]

Well, Tappers has the best root beer...at least that's what I've heard.

But mostly people just like grabbing a drink and hanging out with friends from different games.

[trainsurdragons]

Makes sense.

[He keeps forgetting how so many characters like to kick back and relax in the Station instead of inside their own games, half the time.]

Well if they say it's the best...why don't you and I go see if what they say is true?

[kawkaw]

[A grin.] Sounds like a good idea to me.

[trainsurdragons]

[The viking smiles, and then gestures to the game port once everyone's mostly cleared out.]

Well then, shall we?

[As unlikely as it was, Hiccup's finding Crane to be a good friend so far, making his trip to the station today worthwhile.]

[kawkaw]

[Crane nods, returning the smile as they head into Tapper's. He's also finding that being outside his game is more enjoyable with the Viking as a companion.]