>>18991524Carmody scrolls idly through her phone's contacts, letting her mind wander. No, she's not quitting. She's gotten it out of her system. But what the hell does she do now?
She doesn't feel any better exactly, but she knows she has to keep going. Even if it's pointless. Even if she's not cut out to be a wrestler. Fine. She'll come up on the wrong side of another Lightning Nika someday, and go out on her shield.
She looks back towards the exit of the locker room, finding it difficult to summon the motivation to go back to training. She's resolved not to quit, but if her will falters again, can she really force herself to press on just by being bitter and stubborn?
Where can being bitter and stubborn really get you?
As she scrolls through her contacts, a particular name jumps out at her. She hesitates, but only for a second. It's silly to even try, but what does she have to lose?
She's shocked when she gets an immediate response.
