Last I heard, he had to retire to sort some personal stuff out. I could introduce you to him if you're interested.
[Now this was all tongue and cheek, but there were kernels of truth in the explanation. He preferred to keep things light hearted between them, the escapism being a point of grounding for them both it seemed. Maybe this was the crux of their relationship, and he didn't mind it in the least. Of course, their secrets would no doubt emerge now and again.]
Nah, teaching people how to defend themselves is something I've been doing since I was a boy. I never find it boring. [He steadfastly would refuse to take the out. It both meant helping her and they would spend more time together. Win-win in his books.
He picked up his fork and began to dig into the eggs and potatoes and sausage breakfast. He ate quickly and efficiently, like someone who had gone without and knew better than to wait for a meal to be stolen or ruined.] I see a trend of you liking pink and red. Does that span across every aspect of your life, hmmm? [He shrugged.] I've been ridiculed for worse. That part could be fun. Just have to go into it with the right attitude.
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[Now this was all tongue and cheek, but there were kernels of truth in the explanation. He preferred to keep things light hearted between them, the escapism being a point of grounding for them both it seemed. Maybe this was the crux of their relationship, and he didn't mind it in the least. Of course, their secrets would no doubt emerge now and again.]
Nah, teaching people how to defend themselves is something I've been doing since I was a boy. I never find it boring. [He steadfastly would refuse to take the out. It both meant helping her and they would spend more time together. Win-win in his books.
He picked up his fork and began to dig into the eggs and potatoes and sausage breakfast. He ate quickly and efficiently, like someone who had gone without and knew better than to wait for a meal to be stolen or ruined.] I see a trend of you liking pink and red. Does that span across every aspect of your life, hmmm? [He shrugged.] I've been ridiculed for worse. That part could be fun. Just have to go into it with the right attitude.