>>18706909>>18707825>[Sola looks up at Ash as she starts speaking. A compliment? Sola subconsciously holds her breath. A quick exhale.]“Thanks, Ash. That means a lot, coming from you. But hey, room for improvement, right? Can’t catch up to you in title wins on draws.”
>[That was... cocky. And she didn't stutter or make a fool of herself. Sola wonders if it came across wrong. She and Ash are far from equal, even if Ash would probably downplay the gap between them. Thankfully, Carmody chuckles and begins to sit up, as all her visitors ensure she’s okay. Sola smiles again as Carmody vows to get stronger; Sola remembers the feeling herself, not too long ago, putting that thought out into the universe.]“Carmody, you’ve got us all. Don’t let Ni- don’t let anyone keep you down. You’ve got a top reporter at your side, a legendary firebird right behind you, a yellow jacket ready to sting and... whatever Kanako is meant to be! We’re all here for you; now, in the Dojo, at ringside, whenever.”
>[Sola laughs at her own joke. Or maybe not joke. There is something weird about that Kanako girl. But now’s not the time for speculation.] 