they liked to play games

he didnt

he did like puzzles

That’s a game.

Perhaps by your definition

    You ought to play. We built a character for you.

Which doesnt obligate me

                           Shoudave asked first I coudave saved you timeChrist I hope you didnt spend money

If we did, would that make a difference?

No

No.

      Are you really that cut and dry?

If you built a character for me youd know

So what am I supposed to tell the others?you understand you’ll be the odd man out, the only one in the house not playing.

You asked I declined Simple

                               Ill give you a reason to tender not an excuse The groups fine without me

she turned and walked awayshoulders slouched

she wasthey were wellintended

                                  though should have asked first not try and leverage him

in an afternoon they a group effort built him a character

hed spent a lifetime developing his

their surmise misssized was appropriate he didnt want to witness

they knew better

he didnt play video games last century he dabbled with Tetris on his girls handheld Game Boys he wouldnt play on-line or interactive games

                         they knew better                    

he didnt feel bad

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