Chapter 21: Finishing Touches
With the last screw tightened and the final cable connected, their two high-end gaming rigs stood proudly on the desks, humming softly as the RGB lights pulsed in a hypnotic rhythm. The glow of blue and red LEDs reflected off the glass walls of their office, giving the space a futuristic, almost cyberpunk aesthetic.
Richard wiped his hands on his jeans and stepped back, admiring their work. "Alright, now for the final touch."
He left the office and returned moments later, dragging a spare wooden table from one of the guest rooms in the basement. With a grunt, he positioned it opposite Jack's desk, completing their two-man workspace.
Meanwhile, Jack finished setting up the dual monitors on both desks, connecting each PC to its peripherals—mechanical keyboards, high-DPI Logitech mice, and a pair of studio-grade headphones.
Jack grabbed a bootable USB loaded with Windows 7 Professional and inserted it into both PCs. The monitors flickered to life, and after a few moments, the familiar installation screen appeared.
As the setup process began, Richard disappeared upstairs to grab his laptop from their bedroom on the third floor. When he returned, the operating systems had finished installing, and both machines booted up for the first time.
The screens came to life, illuminating the room in a soft glow of RGB reflections. Jack and Richard exchanged grins, satisfied with their work.
Jack leaned back in his chair, stretching his arms. "We're all set... except for making this place actually look like a studio."
Richard nodded, looking around. "Yeah, it still feels too... corporate. We need to make it more like a real game dev space."
Jack rubbed his chin in thought. "We could move the fridge from the second-floor lounge down here. That way, we can stock up on snacks, sodas, and instant noodles."
Richard smirked. "Gotta have the essentials."