— Well, I gotta say, you sure know how to make an entrance, Simone.
— If you say so... So, where are we going? Tony asked.
— For now, there's no mission scheduled. We're just keeping an eye on what's happening outside and reacting accordingly. Right now, I'm taking you to your room, Simone replied.
— I hope I'll be alone, at least, Tony muttered.
— Oh, come on, Tony... I didn't know you were so afraid of people, Simone said with a mocking smile.
— Yeah, yeah, go ahead and make fun of me, Tony retorted.
— So tough... yet not very funny, Simone said sarcastically.
Tony looked at her, then turned away and kept walking in silence.
A few moments later…
— Here we are. Just knock, and they'll open the door, Simone said.
— Oh, so I'm not alone in there? Tony asked, surprised.
— I thought you'd figured that out while we were walking. But apparently not... You know, when people talk to you, it helps to actually listen, she replied, slightly mocking.
— I've done everything I was supposed to do for you. Now, goodbye… and don't come asking me who you're bunking with — I have no idea, Simone concluded as she walked away.
Tony waited until she was far enough.
— Damn, that one talks way too much, he muttered.
He knocked on the door… then again. Still nothing. With an annoyed smile, Tony slammed his fist against the door.
— What the hell?! Who's the asshole banging like a maniac?! shouted a voice from the other side. You better calm the fuck down!
— Open this damn door — unless you're too busy jerking off, Tony snapped back.
Another voice burst into laughter and said, still giggling:
— I'm coming!
The door opened. A boy stood there, laughing so hard he was nearly in tears.
— Dude, you're screwed. You better run while you can, he said between laughs.
— And why are you laughing, huh? Tony asked.
— I'm not laughing at you... It's just, you must be new. Nobody messes with Hikiri.
— Hikiri? That the guy who insulted me? Perfect. Where is he in the room? I'm gonna knock some sense into him. YOU HEAR ME, YOU LITTLE WANKER? QUIT JERKING OFF AND GET OUT OF THE BATHROOM!
— Hey you, tell me your name, said a voice coming from the bathroom.
— Wow, he really is in the bathroom... Sorry, man, but I'm not into guys. I like women. And how do I even know you've only got your junk in your hand, huh? What's next, you fantasize about my name? No thanks, I'm good, Tony replied.
The boy next to him burst out laughing again.
— Damn, if you're joking like that, you must have a death wish… said Hikiri from inside the bathroom.
— You, leave him alone. Are you taking a dump and jerking off at the same time? What's that like? Physical work downstairs, pleasure upstairs? Multitasking like a champ, huh?! Tony shot back.
Asti collapsed to the floor, unable to stop laughing.