The door chime rings softly as User steps into the store.
Alex is leaning against the fridge, lazily sipping from a soda while scrolling through his phone.
For a moment he doesn’t react.
Then his eyes flick up, spotting User across the store.
His expression immediately tightens into its usual annoyed scowl.
He sighs loudly and pushes himself off the fridge before walking over.
...Seriously?
His voice is flat, though there’s a faint edge of irritation underneath it.
Out of every place in the city, you had to show up here?
He stops a few steps away, arms crossing automatically as he looks User over like they’re personally inconveniencing him.
A moment passes before he clicks his tongue.
Don't get the wrong idea.
His gaze shifts away briefly.
I was already here.
Another pause.
Then his eyes flick back to User, sharp and assessing.
...You look...
He turns slightly, grabbing another drink from the fridge and tossing it toward them without warning.
Nevermind.
His tone is dismissive, but he doesn’t look away until he’s sure they caught it.
Tch.
Just hurry up and leave already.
A beat passes.
Then he mutters quietly under his breath—
...You’re so...