After jumping through the portal gate Miko and Five run to the railing still in awe of how incredible their command center was "sup glitch techs we're here! What? What?" Miko booms with infectious energy earning a few smiles from those chilling in the lobby. But it also warranted her a scowl from a certain British tech as he took his eyes off his holo vid.
"Alert! Alert! There is one new message in your personal mailbox." BITT's robotic voice bounds up to the techs and Phil.
Phil dismisses him asking instead for him to set up Five and Miko."The rest of you, stop lurking in the lobby down there! Yeah you. Get on your morning patrols!"
"Phil it's a slow day out there!" Mitch replies to his boss taking his attention away from his screen again before shutting it down completely.
Leaning over the rails Phils voice booms at the techs "well let's keep it that way!" The techs all scatter except for Mitch who uses a portal to appear next to BITT. He smirks at Miko's disheartened groan at having to go through the tutorial.
"Well if it isn't my least favorite grape girl and fanboy. You noobs finally might learn a thing or two." Using his height to his advantage Mitch smirks down at Miko.
"Five did you hear something? Five?" Miko asks, deciding to ignore the Brits dig at her. She gets no response as Five is asking BITT and Phil something about the tutorial. Ugh this over styled griefer just won't give me break. She thinks back to earlier in the store when the two got into an agreement in front of a customer or which ultra bash sisters game was better. Just ignore him Miko. Happy thoughts! Blasting glitches, snagging the last slice of pizza at dinner, getting a gauntlet, beating Five at battle carts. Not Mitch's smug face. Not his know it all arrogant attitude. Who cares if he made some decent points and knew stuff I didn't. He's just a stupid head xp hog.
"Fine ignore me if you want but there's no way you're gonna last the tutorial." Mitch says breaking Miko out of her inner debate, as he opens up his holo vid again.
Miko feels her face heat up in anger as she growls at Mitch "talking to me or your virtual girlfriend there?" Flipping her hair to disrupt his screen she gives him a smug smile of her own.
Some of Miko's hair hits Mitch's face. Huh smells like honey. Not what I expected. Mitch shakes his head clearing his thoughts of the scent of Miko's hair. Miko smiles seeing that Mitch doesn't have an immediate comeback. "Pfff real mature. It's the new dlc for ultra blast sisters." Holding back his laughter Mitch rather enjoys Miko standing there gaping at him in awe.
"But that's not supposed to be released for another two months."
"When you're a real tech who's always number 1 one the leader board you get perks like this. Not that you'll ever get there." Closing his holo vid Mitch gets ready to open up a portal.
Who does he think he is? How dare he underestimate me. There's never been a game I couldn't crush. I'm Me-KO after all. "Alright ya level 100 wanker" Miko tries and badly imitates his accent, "when I complete the tutorial you gimme that dlc and uh… you buy me as many smoothies as I can drink from the groovy smoothie for the whole quarter." Might as well get a bit extra if I can. Miko thinks to herself as she waits to see what he will do.
Mitch stops himself from stepping into the portal raising an eyebrow at her. She can't be serious? His eyes glance over her. Miko's face was slightly still red, as she had her arms crossed and a defiant look in her eyes. And she is. "Okay fine, but when you fail the tutorial you'll keep my truck clean instead and wear a Mitch Williams Number 1 gamer shirt. And I don't sound like that."
"You're on! Prepare to be Me-KO'd" she screams loudly before turning and heading to the sim room catching up with Five. Not bothering to see how Mitch was looking at her as she left.
By the time she's finished with the tutorial after dealing with Garbile Miko is utterly exhausted. She's barely able to drag herself through the portal back to the lockers. She quickly says bye to Five as he has to rush off to help his abuela with something he'd promised. As she exits the Hinobi store she sees Mitch getting out of his truck. Suddenly I'm not so tired. Time to get mama her smoothies. Straightening up and running a hand through her hair she smirks as Mitch makes his way towards her. Miko waits until he's reached and starts to open his mouth. "You've been Me-KO'd!" She says loudly while dancing circles around him "not only did I complete the tutorial but I totally helped save the branch from being shut down." Her smile grows as Mitch opens and closes his mouth a few times before grumbling. He runs his hands through his hair a few times mussing it up slightly before speaking.
"I guess you're not as moronic as I thought" is all he manages as Miko grabs his wrist and drags him with her. "What are you doing?" Mitch asks while trying to free himself. Bloody hell? Why is she so strong?
"I'm collecting the first of many smoothies." Excitedly she continues pulling Mitch until they reach the groovy smoothie. Throwing open the door she pulls him in with her not realizing she hasn't let go as they get to the counter. A mile wide smile across her face "two strawesome mint smoothies please." Looking over at Mitch she waits for him to order as well.
"Also one mixed berry" He sighs before closing his eyes and rubbing his forehead. What have I gotten myself into? Looking down he notices she's still holding his wrist but her grip has loosened. Quickly he pulls himself free as he goes to pay for the smoothies placed in front of them. Taking his, he's vaguely aware of the excited noise Miko makes as she starts drinking from both smoothies at once. Mitch almost chokes on a laugh while looking at her balance the two drinks while checking her phone. How is she this happy it's just a smoothie? Exiting the shop he notices she's considerably deflated as they walk back to the store. "What's wrong with you?' He didn't mean to sound so harsh, but it happened anyway.
"Oh uh my mom can't get me, she's at some emergency practice for Lexi, Nica is out with her friends, and dad is with Geoffrey and Lee on their boys bonding thingy. And I didn't bring my bike so I guess I'll just have to either go back to the store or walk." Putting her phone away she sadly drinks her smoothies already dreading the idea of walking.
"Oh for… ugh come on" Mitch says, directing her to the direction of his truck. Reaching the front door he notices she's hanging back a bit. "Well, hurry up before I change my mind." Getting in the driver's seat it takes a few more seconds for Miko to climb in. The drive is silent except for the occasional sipping sound. So she does know how to sit quiet and not be a bouncing ball irritation. Mitch glances over at her as Miko stares out the window. She'd almost be pretty if she was like this more often. Sighing, he turns his eyes back to the road.
Who knew he could actually be nice? Miko uses the reflection of the window to look at Mitch not realizing he'd just been looking at her. Mitch pulls into her driveway, should I say something or should I just get out? It wouldn't be polite to just leave. Since when do you care about politeness? A voice in her head asks her in almost confusion. "Well um thanks for the ride" she says awkwardly "who knew you could be a gentleman when you're not threatening to memory wipe me and locking me in this truck." She jokes as Mitch turns to her.
"Always there to help the damsel in distress" he smirks.
"I am not damsel in distress. I kick butt" Miko says proudly.
"Well in that case get out of my truck. I've got glitches to unload back at HQ."
There's the Mitch I know. "Fine fine. I'm going. But I'm looking forward to ALL the smoothies I'll be getting not to mention that dlc." Smiling wide she leans over and boops his nose.
Taken aback by the sudden physical contact Mitch just blinks at her. Shaking his head he grumbles "when you get your gauntlet I'll give it to you."
Feeling happy that she beat Mitch and satisfied from the smoothies Miko gets out of the truck and bounces up the steps of her house.
