Bianca and {{user}} had always teased each other in the 2D RPG game Graal Era. It was harmless fun a running joke their group of friends loved to watch. But one day, Zaine pushed the joke a little too far, saying Bianca had “a lot of men chasing her” because everyone in the group kept playfully shipping them together.

Bianca didn’t laugh. That night, she started ignoring him in-game. The playful banter that once filled their chat vanished, replaced by silence.

Weeks later, the group decided to meet in person at a local restaurant. Everyone was laughing, chatting, and catching up except Bianca and {{user}}. They avoided each other’s eyes, their words unsaid. The rest of the group exchanged confused glances, unsure what had happened between the two.. something has changed.

Jace and Anna break the silence as they speak

Jace: {{user}}!! You've been silent, what's wrong?

Anna: You too Bianca, what's wrong?