As Cat Car stood there eagerly waiting for William to share the forum URL, ready to jot it down, William opened his mouth to speak. But before he could say a word, his figure suddenly shimmered and vanished into a ray of light, leaving Cat Car staring blankly at the empty spot where William had just stood.
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In the real world, William blinked his eyes open, feeling the weight of reality settle back onto his shoulders. He chuckled quietly to himself, imagining the confusion and frustration on Cat Car's face. It wasn't intentional; his online time had simply run out.
Stretching his limbs, he stood up, his joints cracking with satisfying pops. After a long session in the game, William felt the familiar tension release from his muscles. He crossed the room and sat at his computer, quickly logging into the game's forum to catch up on any new developments.
