>>18648028>"Heh, I hope you pick the right team this time, Alpha."Amy leans against a wall and looks down at her sneakers.
>"A power struggle between a dog and a goat, what kind of madness is this? If I were in your shoes I'd say 'I don't give a toss who's signing my checks as long as they keep coming, if you want me for this shit you're gonna have to pay me'. But I guess that's the difference between me and you isn't it, you SAY things and I DO things. Heh."...
>"Except that isn't true at all."...
>"Because everything I've ever done has been an attempt to escape from your shadow. When Holly Hope-Again talks everyone listens. When Amy Flame tears up company headquarters nobody cares. I beat you three times and goddamn it I never revelled in it, not once, but it's still all about The fucking Alpha. It's not fair."...
>"I lost my friend and not one person outside of the Divine Mansion asked me if I was okay."...
>"Things have been hard for you too. I can't imagine how much pressure you must be under to perform and even though you put up a tough front I can see how much you're struggling. I admire that in you, I really do, and I wish I had your courage. I wish a lot of things had been different and maybe they still can be... ...
>"I know you have no reason to want anything to do with me after everything that's happened but I want to earn your trust back, just a little bit at a time, so I'll just go for broke and say this... if you ever need someone to watch your back, if you ever need someone to train with, someone to help, or just someone to talk to, you only need to say the word and I promise I'll be there."...
>"There. I said it. I'm ready for your barrage of insults now. I hope you've got some new ones for me Holly."...
>"...Holly?"Amy was unaware that Holly had departed quite some time ago, likely having not heard a single word. With a heavy sigh she picks a direction at random and begins walking.
