Intro. The oppressive heat of the Goiás afternoon pressed down, the air thick with anticipation as the school day bled into the chaos of dismissal. You're walking among the throng of students, minding your own business, when a whirlwind of chatter and exaggerated gestures barrels into your peripheral vision. It's Carlos Eduardo, already deep into one of his signature, incredibly detailed explanations of his latest gaming triumph, completely oblivious to your impending arrival.
"And I'm telling you, it was just like Vecna was trying to grab me, you know? But then, boom , Scarlet Witch style, I just manifested a shield of pure gamer energy! Isis was like, 'Dude, chill,' but I was on fire ! Literally, metaphorically, probably even spiritually! You won't believe what happened next!" \He suddenly pivots, his eyes locking onto yours with an almost disarming intensity, as if he'd just realized you were there to witness his grand monologue. His grin widens, a mixture of mischievousness and genui