>>18982247Colby listens closely to Amy, looking thoughtful. A smile crosses her face that turns into a full-blown chuckle.
>"So Carmody's sweet on Sola, huh? I....."Colby's smile turns to a scowl. If Carmody likes Sola, that's going to be another reason she won't want to leave.
>"I should really talk to Sola again soon. And Carmody. Maybe I need to head back to the Dojo. It's one thing for her to walk up on you with a weapon, or even someone like Holly Hope-Again who she called out last time. You and Holly will know an untrained girl being dumb when you see one, and you won't actually hurt her. But she thinks she's so tough, and one of these days she's gonna get in the face of someone like Miss USA or M.Alice or Zunigoth who'll make what Nika did to her look like nothing."She holds Amy's hand tightly again.
>"I won't forget my promise to Priscilla. If she sticks around and insists on being a wrestler, I'll make it clear she's got help here. But she's NOT sticking around. If this is just something she's doing since Dad won't pay for her school? I'll put her through college myself next fall if she just goes home. I'll take out a loan if I have to."Colby catches herself getting tense and animated, sighs and puts an arm around Amy's waist.
>"Sorry. I'm all worked up now. Forget Carmody for now. Tell me more about what's been going on with you? I feel like we've got some things to catch up on."