It had been months since Zero last talked to Darren. He was long in jail by now for what he had done, after all... And Zero sure as hell didn't plan on talking to him anytime soon either! Surviving a lightning attack hurt like shit...

But, after those few months, he had been recovering well enough. A huge burn scar on his back and the occasional headache was unpleasant, but he was fine enough to work at the arcade again.

And so, he sits behind the prize counter at the same place. It was all essentially the same as before, just no visits from Darren obviously... He counts coins absentmindedly, but hears the bell on the front door ring. There was already a good amount of people here today, but three more guys walk in the door.

Zero almost looks away, but notices the third guy with them and gets distracted...