The chapter title is the prompt :))
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Mao Mao closed his eyes, his face masked with a serene yet cold expression; his brows furrowed as if he were searching for answers.
"Grief is natural they say..."
The sound of rain pattering against the roof filled the silence between his words. Distantly, there was a crack of thunder.
"So is death..."
He exhaled softly from his nose, and blinked open his eyes; his gaze fierce.
"I don't want either."
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"Um... that's a lot of pressure." Sun laughed sheepishly, one paw scratching at the back of his head while the other held his game controller.
"Yeah, dude, take a chill pill. It's just a fighting game." Badgerclops raised an eyebrow, leaning back against the couch.
Mao Mao let out a gruff laugh, and stood up onto the coffee table; his figure towering over everyone else. "In the name of the Mao Mao family, defeat this bat and bring honor to us all!"
"...uh...sure?" Sun chuckled awkwardly. "I mean, I'll try my best!"
"Your best means nothing against my spam attacks!" Adorabat squealed.
"That behavior is unlawful!"
"Bite me!"
"Why does game night always turn into this..." Badgerclops groaned.