Kevin slouches on his couch, bags under his eyes, playing his Switch. Next to him, an empty bag of Doritos and a few empty beer bottles. His bird, perched above him, leans in.
Bird
Umm… are you okay?
Kevin
I read that playing Tetris helps distract your brain from anxious thoughts.
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His bird looks concerned.
Bird
You’ve been playing for the last nine hours straight.
Kevin
Have you seen the news lately?
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His bird looks off into the distance, thinking, as Kevin goes back to his game.
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Kevin continues playing, his bird nestled under his arm. The bird lays its head on Kevin’s chest, watching him play.