Setting: Outside the classroom, students are milling about after finishing a grueling exam. You and your friend find a quiet spot to debrief.
You: Wow, that exam was brutal! I thought my brain was going to explode halfway through.
Friend: Seriously! I can’t believe how many questions they threw at us. I felt like I was running a marathon, except with mental gymnastics.
You: Right? I started second-guessing everything. I would’ve sworn I studied the right chapters, but half the questions seemed like they came from another planet.
Friend: Same here! I was convinced I was going to ace that first section, but then it was all “surprise, here’s something from last semester!”
You: Ugh, tell me about it. I don’t even remember the last time I opened that textbook!
Friend: I think I blanked out on at least three questions. I just scribbled down whatever came to mind.
You: Me too! Fingers crossed that our guesses were somewhat close. At this point, I’d take a passing grade.
Friend: Agreed. And I think it’s time we reward ourselves for surviving. Wanna grab a snack or something?
You: Great idea! I think we’ve earned it. Let’s go to the café and get something sugary.
Friend: Sweet! I need all the sugar I can get after that brain workout. What are you thinking? Brownies?
You: Definitely! And maybe a milkshake. We need some serious comfort food right now.
Friend: Perfect! It’s going to feel so good to unwind and laugh about how intense that was.
You: Absolutely! Let’s just forget about that exam for today.
Friend: Exactly! Tomorrow’s problem—today, we indulge!
(You both head off towards the café, laughing and shaking off the tension of the exam.)