Jarrod Lakemore's preferred pregame meal is a nice big bowl of beef pho. The deep, rich flavor of the broth along with the thin, rare slices of ribeye and well done brisket, punctuated with the crispness of the bean sprouts and thai basil, truly there isn't anything better. After his meal, Lakemore likes to play a game of Dota 2, a game well-known for being stress-free, non-competitive, and almost meditatively relaxing. So when his pregame meal and ritual isn't available before an important game, some shady character offers him an alternative. His favorite pho restaurant may be closed, and cooking a traditional pho broth takes 6 hours at a minimum, but this guy has a quick way to get the beef and noode fix, a packet of beef flavored instant ramen. And while Lakemore's laptop suddenly stopped working, this stranger offers to let him use his Steam deck to play on instead. Truly a lifesaver, Lakemore is able to get that umami fix and enjoy a relaxing game of Dota 2 on the 7 inch screen of a Steam deck. (187 words)