>>19598580The coach exhaled heavily, relief sweeping across her body. Somehow, this felt obvious. Other than Ash, herself, Maria was always the most vocally supportive veteran of the Dojo, despite its glaring flaws. But there was always such uncertainty in the back of her head - so many people didn't feel sympathy for the Dojo as much as abject disgust and hatred. More felt hatred towards her, some rightly justified.
Not Mighty Milf, though. There was a sincere mutual respect here. And a sincere belief that they both wanted what's best for those girls.
>You know. I've heard all month that the Dojo is broken. Cursed. Ruined. Impossible to save.>... I almost believed it for a while. I did believe it, even if it were just for a moment of weakness.Ash's lips curled into a smile.
>Thank you, Maria.>I really needed to know you were in my corner.>... We've fixed the Dojo once before.>I'll be there to do it as many times as it takes!>>19595483Ash felt a buzzing in her pocket. It was the other pressing matter.
>I'll be in touch. You rest up, alright?>Even if it's partly for my sake, I don't want you away any longer than you have to be. 