>>19391466>[In the mirror across from her, Sola sees her own reflection and Paule's reaction, though childish, becomes understandable. She wipes off some of the blood, smearing it across her face, but it starts to flow further, albeit slowly. Sola sits back down and sighs heavily.]"I've had a long day, Paule... Ash graduated me this morning. I had hoped to see you, actually. So I'll be back at the Dojo sometime this week to grab my stuff. But otherwise, I'm not gonna be there. I can't make you reply to me, but I'd love to at least get a message from you now and then. If you can handle my spelling, ha-ha-ha."
>[A weak smile.]"Your mum was right to tell you those things, but at some point you'll need to make your own decisions. When I left my dad, I promised to keep in as much contact as I could. I call him almost every night. I have to. Because it's hard being here, especially when you lose friends."
"Paule, take a look around this locker-room Paule. Every single one of these people will one day be your rival, including me. Including Kanako, including Carmody, including Ash."
"I don't have any left from my early days here, you know? What just happened out there... she was one of my best. So I guess... just have faith you can keep the ones you have through thick and thin."
"And if you can't? don't let them get in your way."
https://archive.palanq.win/bant/thread/19373424/#q19386990>[Sola's phone pings, and she wipes her hands on her shorts before pulling out her phone. It's from Colby.]hey cobles
ill stul go 2 the mansion
ill training wit pringles u don't have 2 b there
maybe 1 n 1 culd b fun
but id love 2 catch up if u wont
this match suuuuuuuucked lol
i culd use it
>[Turning back to Paule, Sola decides to keep it simple.]"I want you to be my friend, Paule. I hope you want to be mine, too.]