William needed to take a break.
All those legal cases were getting to him, so he decided to take a pause for the day. He'd pick up the slack later.
His sensitive coyote ears picked a sound from the living room. Sam was playing video games. Sometimes William wondered if he was cut for the more... 'glamorous' work his lover practised. Certainly could afford wide breaks.
"Whatcha playing?" William said, almost a shout.
"Persona 5" Samuel replied, also almost shouting.
William decided to investigate. As he walked into the living room and the tv screen became visible. He saw some kind of edgy character sourrounded by various angel and demon thingies.
"What's this about?"
Sam took a spare joypad and showed it to William.
"Why don't you find out?"
"Sam, you know I don't have them reflexes for video games."
"You don't need to! It's basically like Pokemon with extra sets."
"What?"
Sam sighed, rose up and touched William's shoulder, pressing him gently to seat. Once the coyote's bulk rocked the sofa, Sam handed him the second gamepad.
"See that guy to the right? You're him. Now select a Persona and click to attack the back in the front."
"Alright."
William did as said. It earned him an extra turn for the boss, and he was slaughtered.
"Well, that went swimmingly."
"Don't worry my love, I'll cover you."
To emphasise, Sam kissed William on the cheek, before returning to the game.
"See, this is a turn based game. You gotta use your turn to your advantage."
Sure enough, the puma selected a demon-like Persona and laid the final blow to the boss.
"It's smoothsailing from here on, trust me."
***
"Sam, I have to confess that I don't give a fuck about this story."
"So let's skip the cutscenes!"
Sure enough, they were now in combat mode. William went first, and dealt significant damage.
"See, you're getting the hang of this."
Now it was Sam's turn, and the enemy was gone with a single strike.
"Doesn't this feel relaxing?" Sam said, lounging on the sofa.
"I have to admit, it's pretty satisfying."
"Work's been rough, uh?"
"Yeah."
Sam smiled mischivously, and kissed William on the lips. He paused the game, and both cuddled against each other.
"I know another game we could play..."
***
Both were laying exhausted on the sofa, sweat dripping as they held each other.
"Wanna resume the game?"
"...Yeah."
