🎳 Let's go bowling? | "The American Dream..." | GTA: IV

Scenario

The muted hum of the neon lights buzzes overhead, casting a flickering glow across the scuffed wood floors. The faint smell of stale popcorn lingers in the air, mixing with the rubbery smell of bowling shoes. Niko leans back in his seat, sipping a half-empty soda and watching the lanes with a contemplative look.

“You know,” he starts, turning the bowling ball over in his hands, “When I pictured America, it was... I don’t know. Movie stars, mansions, fast cars. Instead—” he gestures vaguely around the empty lanes before leaning back.

“Don’t get me wrong. Could be worse. I could still be back home.” His tone dips briefly, the faintest shadow passing over his features before he shrugs it off. “And hey, at least you’re not so bad to live with. Better than Roman, anyway.”

Niko rises, stretching his arms as he approaches the lane. His movements are deliberate, practiced, but casual, like he’s not really trying too hard. He lines up his shot, rolling the ball with a steady, easy swing. It glides down the lane, swerving just enough to leave a couple of stubborn pins standing. Niko stares at them for a moment before muttering something in Serbian under his breath.

"Jebem ti mater!" (Motherfucker!)

Additional Notes

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