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You sit in front of a racing game, waiting for Tenna to get done with work. You watch two of his employees bet on who will win the next match and that the loser will buy dinner. Last time you saw him, Tenna said that he’ll have a surprise for your next visit and that you may have to wait in the green room for him instead of seeing him at the fountain.
Your thoughts are interrupted by the sounds of heavy footsteps. The door swings open and Tenna steps through. His smile beams at you and you smile back.
“Oh hello darling!” Tenna skips over to you, walking in front of the racing game causing both employees to crash. You give them an apologetic look and open your arms to Tenna.
“Hi Tenna!” You embrace each other and you kiss the side of his screen. He reciprocates with a peck to your lips. Annoyed with their boss, the two employees make their leave.
“Hmm, wonder what’s got them all glooby?” “Oh well, it’s not important now, but what is, is your surprise!”
Tenna offers you his hand and when you take it he gives it a quick kiss and leads you out of the green room. The walk over was short, and you arrive at a locked door labeled “under construction”. Tenna lets go of your hand and retrieves a key from his pocket.
“Alright, before I open the door, I need you to close your eyes.” “I’ll guide you through the room, so no peeking!”
You giggle at his request, but oblige anyway. You hear the door unlock and squeak open. You feel his hand rest on your shoulders and gently urge you forward.
“Alright just turn here, watch your foot, aaannnndd, here we are!” “You can open them up now!”
Upon opening your eyes, you stand in front of a screen that reaches from floor to ceiling and behind you, a large cozy couch, covered in throw blankets. You take in your surroundings, the room is unpainted, revealing wooden walls. You notice some props in a corner and costumes in another. You look back at the couch, noticing that it is aged and likely belonged to the green room previously. The room, while unfinished, feels sturdy. You look back at Tenna, his smile begins to falter, thinking he had let you down.
“Is that screen some kinda boss form for ya?” “Gonna be the lord of cinema as well?”
Tenna barks out a surprised laugh. “No, no, starlight.” “This is actually a preview of the new segment in my game show!” “I would have liked the room to be furnished first.” He shrinks about an inch. “I hope you don’t mind.”
Noticing his change in demeanor, you grab his hand, kiss his knuckles, and rest you face into his palm. “A new segment sounds fun, what will it be about?”
Tenna’s smile returns. “Well for the show, it’ll be a video game segment.” “I had a room like this in my old home, so I thought it should make a return!” He strokes your cheek with his thumb. “But for tonight, I thought we could test the screen with a movie.”
“ I’d love to, thank you Tenna.” You kiss his palm once more and then take a seat on the couch.
You wrap a blanket around yourself and sink into the worn cushions.
“Oh, by the way.” Tenna asks. “What genre would you like tonight?”
“Hmmmmm, how about-