>>9436349She bites her lip, following a brief pause, jaw grinding slightly.
>People really like you. They respect you, look up to you.>And look, I'm no different- Believe me. You're talented and I know that.>But I've long since made my peace with the fact that I'm the bad guy here.>... But I take umbrage with your words there>You'll only lose when you give up...>Or *die*?>...*D i e* ?She takes a quick breath
>See, you have no idea the verbal contract your tongue signs when you breathe those words.>You're strong, fast, tough... But...>*D I E*?>You haven't BEEN in a situation where losing may as well be death!>I HAVE!>I have put my body on that line!>I have put my career at that risk!>I have WALKED that razor's edge!>I have bled>I have been bent>I have been broken>And I, through all that pain, have EARNED the right to """*D I E*"""! 