>>19038309Carmody feels a genuine smile and lump in her throat at Sola's praise. She's still a little more shaken up by yesterday in the apartment than she'd like to show.
>"Thanks, Sola. Having you on my side makes this easier. Or makes it possible. I don't know, I'm just grateful is all."Her smile takes on a bit of a mischievous look.
>"Although, y'know, you don't HAVE to keep wearing those gross clothes if they bother you that much....."Carmody pinches the hem of Sola's top lightly and gives it a quick, faint tug, before better sense takes over for her.
>"Wait, shit, what am I saying? Gotta focus on our training today. Let's get out there and do it. I ain't running laps and taking bumps today; I'm getting in a full-on focused prep session to go five minutes WWA champ. But later, maybe let's you and me get dinner sometime, I heard there's an excellent Italian restaurant downtown that's great for first dates."Carmody laughs and winks at Sola, the goes to lead the way out to the training area proper. With such a big challenge looming in the future, it's time to get serious and focus on the task ahead.
