Chapter 4: First Interactions?

The black haired teen couldn't help but send a slightly jealous look back as if he just lost out on a big deal.

Gray instantly understood the reason for the looks as they must have mistaken him for a girl and a beautiful on at that, however Gray couldn't be bothered to clarify.

Taking a cigarette out of the package with one hand while taking off his mask with the other hanging it on his pants.

The two boys couldn't help but stare at Gray's revealed face as he had a really beautiful face.

Gray quickly woke them up by lightly asking: "Could you light it for me?" Staring expectantly at the green haired teen while holding out the cigarette.

While pulling out his lighter and lighting the cigarette for Gray he said: "Haven't seen you around here before, names Ray and this is my buddy Max."

"Yo." Max called out with a small nod.

Taking a deep breath feeling the nicotine spread through his lungs before blowing out the smoke and replying: "Gray. Call me Gray" taking another deep breath afterwards.

Ray was definitely not disappointed by Gray's short reply thinking of it as nothing more then personality.

"You wanna go inside and grab a drink?" Ray asked with slight expectation.

"Sure." Gray responded while thinking 'it'll be easier to ask for information if I get to know them better'.

"Haha, great my treat then." Max quickly interjected receiving a appreciative look from Ray in return.

Gray quietly looked at them before gently flicking the almost finished cigarette to the ground stepping on it and putting his mask back on.

Seeing Gray finish his cigarette Max started leading the way inside while sending Ray a rooting look.

Ray showed Max a thankful look back matching Gray's speed walking next to him.

"You got any interests?" Ray asked while taking a peek at Gray's face.

Noticing his intentions Gray lightly shook his head and answered: "No hobbies, well unless you can count work as a hobby. You?" Turning his gaze to Ray.

Receiving a question from Gray, Ray happily answered: "Haha, I don't really have any hobbies either but I do like to play around with guns."

"Hmmm" Gray replied absent mindedly as be was busy taking in his surroundings inside the club.

Lots of different people can be seen in groups either sitting around drinking or dancing to the loud phonk like music by the dance floor.

Looking at a few people with clear cybernetic arms and even faces Gray almost instantly realised from his blurry memory which world he was in, the world of Cyberpunk.

Now all the previous system information about cyberware and cybernetics made a lot more sense.

However Gray wasn't the only one inspecting others, almost as soon as he entered he became the center of attention receiving inspecting glances from multiple of the youth groups and gangs, as Gray's appearance was not only really conspicuous, he easily attracted attention as the stuff he was wearing was produced by the system making it look expensive especially the mask on his face but also because he was very attractive too.

This didn't last for long though as they could clearly see that Gray had company.

Arriving at the bar Max turned waved over the bartender and turned to Gray and asked: "You got anything special you want?"

In response Gray turned his head to Ray as he had no clue about cyberpunks alcohols. "Same as him."

"Then two Gin tonic with a shot of local" Ray replied happily to Max.

Nodding then turning to the bartender and ordering, three similar drinks were quickly and skillfully prepared.

"Here you go, cheers! " Ray said handing Gray one of the drinks, grabbing one for himself and lightly tapping it against Gray's glass.

Taking off his mask and taking a sip Gray felt the slightly fruity tasting gin with a smokey after taste, the flavours didn't really go that well together but something about it made him unable to say that it tasted bad even going so far as making him take another sip.

"Not bad." Gray said after taking a second sip.

Hearing this a wide grin appeared on Ray's face as he replied: "Haha, I know right?"

"Let's head upstairs." Max said as he finished paying, turning and walking towards the stairs.

"Sounds good." Ray responded following behind Max.

Seeing this Gray could only follow along helplessly, putting his mask back on while sighing to himself: 'I only wanted to ask for a cigarette and some directions, but well maybe making some acquaintances won't be that bad.'

Following Max and Ray up the stairs first things he noticed was that the upstairs area had a lot of seating areas and more serious looking groups, all carrying weapons and chatting about work or celebrating, some people were even getting their cyberware adjusted by their groups Techie.

And just like on the first floor Gray quickly attracted the attention of most groups, however they only gave Gary a few glances before continuing with their previous conversations.

However seeing Gray not everyone had pure intentions as a three skinny thugs stood up and approached Gray.

Gray obviously noticing this quickly manoeuvred the system to the store tab and baught a adrenaline canister for 10 ip which he had seen earlier when he was converting credits.

[Adrenaline canister]

[Quality: basic]

[Info: A small canister containing adrenaline gas that will cause the consumer to experience a 10% stat increase, 20% increase in reaction time and and 30% decreased pain. Lasts for minimum of 20 seconds, and contains enough for 3 uses.]

Like Gray most people also noticed this choosing to spectate with amusement.

Stopping in front of Gray the leader of the thugs sneered loudly: "You got some expensive looking clothes girl, you must be loaded with money, how about letting us borrow some."

Seeing this both Max and Ray showed angry expressions however before they could reply Gray quickly passed infront of them passing her drink to Ray while telling them: "Dont worry."

Grunt 1 laughed: "Haha, at least she got enough guts to stand up for herself."

The leader of the thugs also showed a grin before saying: "Little girl if you don't want trouble then obediently hand over your money."

Instead of responding Gray shoved his hand into his pocket manifestating the small adrenaline canister in his hand, then pulling it out attaching it to his mask.

The canister quickly emptied into the mask causing the masks gas canisters to light up in purple and the evil oni teeth on the mask to glow in purple.

Removing the now emptied canister and dropping it to the ground, meanwhile taking a deep breath feeling the intense adrenaline flow into his body.

Looking at Gray's actions the grin on the thug leaders face quickly froze.

Breathing out thick purple smoke was emitted from the mask.

Gray looked heavily at the three thugs and said: "Last chance."