>>18913622>>18916290>[Sola is smiling like a goofball as Carmody and Amy are making pleasantries, though -- 'last time we met'? What does that mean?]But as Carmody openly flaunts that they spent the night together -- not like that! -- she is too embarrassed and shocked to look either of her new friend and maybe-sort-of-apparently-more-than-friend in the eye. With wide eyes, Sola suddenly finds the floor very interesting. And the walls. And that single bird that's outside the window. And a small crack in the ceiling. Sola almost visibly jumps as Carmody puts her hand on Sola's waist.
". . . um, yeah, y-you too."
You know what? No. Sola was about ready to throw down with Amy in this forsaken Dojo hallway, and a bit of embarrassment isn't going to mar the beginning of what should and could be something really great for her. If she wants to change the minds of the idiots that still want her to be with Nika, or get rid of the idea she is always in the hospital, or even just that she's some stupid rookie... this is it. It's equal parts false bravado, but hopefully she can get through this one conversation.]
"I mean... yeah, I like you a lot as well. But geez, coming just right out and saying something like that... buy a girl dinner first?"
Sola places her hand on Carmody's hip in return -- she's warm, but there's something spiky sticking out of the back of Carmody's waistband. Sola is reminded of a movie quote she will have to share with Carmody over dinner sometime -- oh shoot! Amy is still right there!
"Anyway, you know I've gotta prepare for my match. Nice to see you Amy and hey Carmody - we should *definitely* talk later. I'll be in the gym! "
>[Sola heads to the Dojo training area and kitchen. She has something to prepare for. The Karna match. The match with Karna. The match specially against Karna at PWE. Karna's match. That match. As Sola bursts through the swinging doors, she sees easily a dozen people hanging out -- and gosh, what is that smell?] 