I8DT - We better run, run into the Mystic Night

by **Nathaniel Davis** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 2:35 pm

"My apologies," Nate said, abruptly switching stances and dipping his head. "I touched a nerve and I didn't mean to."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 2:40 pm

Nailah rubs her temples and lets out a deep breath. "Right. Yeah, of course... Fuck." she mumbles as she comes to her senses.

by **Samantha McManus** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 2:42 pm

As neither of them had quite acknowledged her yet, Samantha just stood there with her arms crossed.

by **Nathaniel Davis** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 2:49 pm

Nate at least glanced Sam's way, but there are some fights you just don't want to have right away. "The answer to your questions though, the ones you don't want to ask... Some things about your ordeal are never going to fade. They're a part of who you are now. And things will never be the same and you'll drive yourself crazy trying to make it that way." He took a deep breath and stood up straight, "The real struggle is how are you going to make things better for who you are now and for those around you." Then he turned to Sam and smiled, "Hello, Sam."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 2:55 pm

"Maybe I didn't ask because I didn't want to hear the answer." she mumbles, though mostly to herself. Straightening herself she shoots Sam a forced smile.

by **Samantha McManus** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 3:05 pm

"This isn't quite what I expected to see."

by **Nathaniel Davis** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 4:28 pm

"I can understand that. But do we seem the type to sit down and have a heart-to-heart?"

by **Nailah Weaver** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 4:33 pm

"What exactly is going on here?" Nailah asks, looking at Sam. "Did you send him here to talk to me?"

by **Samantha McManus** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 4:34 pm

"Silly me for thinking you'd actually talk," she frowned.

by **Nailah Weaver** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 4:38 pm

"What, the shrink isn't enough? What's your problem, Sam?"

by **Samantha McManus** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 4:40 pm

"I'm not the one who said you had to go to Webster. I thought you could relate a little better to Nate."

"But if you wanted a sparring partner, you should have just asked."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 4:50 pm

"Okay one, this wasn't my idea and two, are you jealous!?"

by **Nathaniel Davis** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:00 pm

"You know what? To hell with this. If you two are going to have a define-the-relationship, I don't need to be here. Professor Weaver, it was fun, except for that last bit and I apologize for whatever it was that I did there that bothered you. If you want to spar again or something, just let me know. Sam, next time you ask me for a favor, be sure you're comfortable with whatever I might do, okay?"

by **Samantha McManus** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:04 pm

"Jealous?! Of course not!"

"Well... perhaps."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:10 pm

"That... wasn't your fault..." she says to Nate before turning to Sam. "And this is ridiculous. Are you gonna be jealous of the treadmill or the punching bags too?"

by **Samantha McManus** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:12 pm

"Suppose that's not very rational..."

by **Nathaniel Davis** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:19 pm

Treadmill and punching bags... wow. Time to go.

He turned up his power and walked out of the room.

by **Nailah Weaver** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:24 pm

"He just did what you apparently asked him to and you know what? This did feel better than trying to talk about it and if you think that this meant anything more than that then you really haven't been paying attention."

by **Samantha McManus** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:25 pm

"I'm sorry... it was... a knee-jerk."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:32 pm

"I know the last couple days have been a little rough on us and that it's mostly my fault but that seems a little... excessive."

by **Samantha McManus** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:34 pm

"...aye. I'm not quite used to reacting like that."

"And you're right. It isn't fair."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:38 pm

"And... well you saw what happened. It's not like I freaked out over nothing. I understand what got you upset about it..."

by **Samantha McManus** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:39 pm

"Did he tell you much about what happened to him?"

by **Nailah Weaver** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:42 pm

"Only how he felt about it. It sounded very familiar..."

by **Samantha McManus** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:44 pm

"Aye, and it's not my story to tell."

"He's living proof that you can come back, though."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:52 pm

"Okay so maybe there should be some talking involved, but you know that sometimes you just... have to let things break their way. And not in... that sense. I will only let that happen with you and you know it."

by **Samantha McManus** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:57 pm

"I know that. In my head, I know that. There's just... there's this rhythm to it, and I've only just begun to sense it..."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 6:07 pm

"Guess I'm one-up on you at least there. Or maybe it's different for you. But just because there's passion in it doesn't mean it applies to the one you're fighting, sparring or not."

by **Samantha McManus** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 6:09 pm

"Aye..."

"There are still things I can learn from you."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 6:18 pm

"Maybe we should try to have some sparring sessions or fights that don't end that way..." she chuckles faintly.

by **Samantha McManus** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 6:20 pm

"You noticed that trend too, then?"

by **Nailah Weaver** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 6:28 pm

"Bit hard not to. I mean I'm not complaining, but it makes for certain associations..."

by **Samantha McManus** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 6:29 pm

"Aye, and if anything that's gotten worse now, like something's just looped back around in me..."

"...giddy in a way, but it's definitely an adjustment."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 6:39 pm

"It starts making sense faster when you fight people you have nothing but contempt for..."

by **Samantha McManus** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 6:44 pm

"Even then, I'd imagine there's still a certain... satisfaction."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 6:47 pm

"Absolutely. It's just... Self-indulgent sounds bad, but that's kind of what it's like."

by **Samantha McManus** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 6:48 pm

"You're acting like I'd judge you for that, now."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 6:54 pm

"I know you won't but imagine trying to explain this to someone else..."

by **Samantha McManus** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 6:57 pm

"Aye, but it's not like I can admit much of this to anyone else."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 7:00 pm

"No but this is all... tied to rest of this mess that I'm supposed to talk about with my shrink."

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