Chapter 16: The master of defense

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John looked around, he was in a metropolitan type city. He sighs as he walks to the computer store. ( In episode 230, John's laptop still ran XP. At this point he already had to replace it but instead kept using it for a couple more years before he got a devestaing virus. ) The clerk greets him but he ignores him.

He takes a look at the displays, being already confused.

John: M1? What does that mean? A web browser is now a laptop? Surface? What kind of name is that?

John feels hopeless ( Damn it get therapy already. ) already, he tries not to have a panic attack and decides to compare prices instead. As he looks through through the pricing L's of certain laptops, he spots a familiar blonde.

John: Hey, isn't that Arlo? No way, I haven't seen him in a long time! I'll go say hi to him.

John puts on a happy attitude and rushes over to Arlo.

John: Hey Arlo! Long time no see.

Arlo doesn't even notice him.

John: Arlo? Its me John, remember?

Arlo finally picks up his head.

Arlo: *sigh* Do I know you?

John: Yeah you do! Its me Arlo. John Doe.

Arlo: John? Oh...hi.

John: Darn you're still an Asslo. What's up?

Arlo: Nothing really, just grabbing a iPhone.

John: Wow, I never thought I would see you again.

Arlo: What made you think that?

John: Well, everyone who graduates usually leaves Wellston City.

Arlo: Tch. Please, I became a politician. Politics here at Wellston are really profitable.

John: Woah really? What's your role?

Arlo: Its nothing really, just a federal senator.

John: WOW REALLY?! YOU'RE A SENATOR?!

Arlo: Alright, alright sheesh. You don't have to be loud.

John: Wow that's amazing!

Arlo: I'm hoping that years of being a senator will get me on the ticket for president.

John: President? That's awesome Arlo, I'm really proud of you.

Arlo: Well, I've got to get a new phone. Can't have government officials calling me when I have a bad phone.

John: Cool, I'm here for a laptop. My old one got a virus.

Arlo: Why? Were you on porn? Probably were now that I am thinking about it.

John: No, I just download a free v-bucks program.

Arlo: John. You idiot those things are scams. Why didn't your antivirus help?

John: Because it said it dropped support 7 years ago.

Arlo: Dude, what OS are you using.

John: XP, why?

Arlo: Damn, you too? First thing I do when I'm president is upgrade all government computers from XP.

John: Well, its still usable.

Arlo: John, you can't just use 2001 electronics and expect it to work in this day and age.

John: But my PS2 still works.

Arlo: Because it never goes online. Here, buy this. These things almost never get viruses, even when they lose support. *Hands him a MacBook Air*

John: Uh, OK. *looks at price* Jesus Christ! A thousand dollars?!

Arlo: Here, I'll pay for it. My treat. *hands him a thousand dollars*

John: Arlo that's a lot of money.

Arlo: John, I make millions. Its nothing for me.

John just stares.

John: You seem like a millionaire guy anyway.

They both walk out with their brand new electronics.

John: So tell me, why politics?

Arlo: Why do you keeping talking to me?

John: Because you are my friend.

Arlo: Friend? I thought you hated me. What a weird ass person.

Arlo: Well, I went into politics because my father was city councilmen. I want to prove to my father that I can be better than that.

John: Daddy issues?

Arlo: You could say that. But now I really don't care about the old man. Right now, I am more successful than him. Hey, I never asked you, what are you doing?

John: Oh, I teach at Wellston now.

Arlo: Ah, I see. You like it?

John: Yeah I do!

Arlo: Hmm, still with friends with Seraphina?

John: Not just friends, BF and GF now.

Arlo: good to know, I always knew you two would make a good couple. *sigh* Funny how things turn out.

John: Yeah.

Arlo: *checks his pocket book* Hey sorry John but I have a session in about an hour. I'm going to have to fly there. It was nice meeting you.

John: Yeah you too!

Arlo starts to walk away from John.

Arlo: One more thing next election, make sure you vote for me.

John: Definitely buddy.






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