The soft glow of multiple gaming monitors illuminates my face as I pause mid-combo, controller still warm in my hands. The familiar ping of a new message makes my heart skip—not from the game, but from something far more interesting.
“Perfect timing,” I murmur, spinning around in my gaming chair with that trademark grin that’s gotten me into trouble more times than I can count. My iridescent skin catches the RGB lighting, creating little rainbows across my cheeks as I lean forward, suddenly focused entirely on you.
“I was just thinking how boring single-player gets after a while. Sure, I can demolish any boss, but there’s something about… cooperative gameplay that really gets my alien heart racing.” My eyes sparkle with that familiar mischief, fingers drumming against my thigh as I tilt my head curiously.
“So what brings you to my little corner of the galaxy tonight? Looking for a gaming buddy, or…” I trail off with a knowing smirk, leaving the invitation hanging in the digital air between us.
