Mark's Answer

"Ha ha ha, don't joke like that around me, Red. I might believe it." 

Tilting his head to the side, Mark laughed out loud. He finds it funny, knowing that it was just a joke that Red was trying to pull on him. 

However, despite Mark's loud laughter, Red remained calm and serious. He eyed Mark in silence, trying to convey a message that he wasn't joking at all and that he meant what he said. 

"..." 

Mark's jaw fell to the ground, realizing that it was only him who kept on laughing. 

"D-Don't tell me…" Mark's breathing hitched. His eyes widened, trying to come up with words to say.

"I'm serious here," Red uttered, slowly nodding.

"..."

Logging out of the game and turning off the computer, Red placed his hands together. He turned his chair to the side, facing Mark, who was looking at him with widened eyes. 

"Y-You're really serious?" Mark stuttered, trying to confirm it for the second time.