[Emerson Mansion]
"Wow... you're actually worse than a beginner, brother."
Aaron stared at the television in disbelief as Xander's character walked straight into another obstacle and fell off the platform before completing even a single lap.
He slowly turned his head to look at his older brother.
"You've got to be kidding me."
Earlier that evening, Leo had excused himself to his room to study while Ivy attended her school reunion. Xander, who was supposed to return home late from work, had unexpectedly arrived early and insisted that Aaron play a video game with him.
At first, Aaron had thought it would be fun.
Ten minutes later, he realized the game wasn't the problem.
Xander was.
The man sat on the couch with his usual stoic expression, somehow managing to lose in increasingly creative ways.
Aaron pinched the bridge of his nose.
"I've seen children play better than this."
Xander didn't even look offended.
"I've never claimed to be good at games."
