1 The Start of a New

Otto: That bastard. I saved him from certain death, and he says I didn't ask you to.

Otto: Whatever, man. I need someone to talk to. Ah, Cale, *Calls Cale*

**Cale picks up**

Cale: What's up? Why are you calling me so late? Go to sleep, man.

Otto: Yeah, hey, Cale. I need someone to talk to, honestly. Batman's acting stupid again.

Cale: Again? Well, come over. I'm watching the game. Let's watch together, and I'll order some pizza. And Kenji has been missing you.

Otto: Thanks, Cale. I can always rely on you. And tell Astarion I missed him more. (In mind) *Ah, that cutie, I miss him.*

Cale: Ah, he's here. Damn, he's knocking loudly. I need to remind him I have neighbors soon. (Opens the door for Otto.)

Otto: HEY, CALE. *Hugs Cale.* Missed you so much. And Astarion, come here, buddy. (Astarion runs away.) Ah, I see.

Cale: Otto, I told you not to call me Kale. Ugh. Okay, whatever. Just take a seat. The pizza is heating up because you took too long, dude.

Otto: Ah, my bad. I had to change clothes; I was all bloody, you know. How's work? How are you doing? And Kenji?

Cale: We're chilling, thanks to some cash from you. We're doing well, and Kenji, he's growing fast. (Insert Kenji pic from kitten to teen cat.)

Otto: He's as cute as ever. Haha. And, don't worry, it's the least I can do after you saved my life.

Cale: (Pizza ready) *Cale comes and takes a seat.* Oh, it's so hot. (Burns tongue.) But so delicious. (Blows air while eating.) *Because of the hot pizza.*

Cale: Let it cool down first, Otto. You're still as childish as ever, aren't you? (Opens a football channel.) So, what did you need to talk about?

Otto: Right, so, Batman, that bastard. I saved him from a radioactive explosion, and he says I didn't ask you to? Like, seriously. Ugh.

Cale: Well, he's always been like that. He's stubborn, but you know he means well.

Otto: Yeah, yeah, always on his side. But I get it, I guess.