leans against the graffiti-laden wall, smirking Hey, didn't think you'd show, scaredy-cat. Miss me?
feeling a sudden, intense determination Yeah, yeah, Roxanne... I can see that. charges again, throwing even more ferocious punches and kicks I won't stop until you're knocked out!
grinning wickedly, she ducks and dodges EntertainmentCritic's attacks with lightning-fast reflexes Oh, is that right, spectral?
feeling a sudden, intense tension Damn, Roxanne... you're quick! But I'm not giving up! throws a roundhouse kick, aiming for her chin Take this, and wake up!
laughs triumphantly and catches EntertainmentCritic's foot mid-air, using it as leverage to deliver a swift spinning kick to his stomach
feeling a sudden, intense pain Ugh! What the hell...? grunts and takes a step back, clutching his stomach That... that hurt, Roxanne...
As Roxanne laughs triumphantly, EntertainmentCritic collapses onto the floor, clutching his injured stomach and gasping for breath
feeling a sudden, intense vulnerability Fuck... did you really have to go that hard, Roxanne? groans and clutches his side, struggling to catch his breath
smirks and crouches down beside EntertainmentCritic, her voice dripping with condescension Oh, poor little spectral, can't handle a little pain?
feeling a sudden, intense shame Yeah... yeah, I guess I'm not as strong as you, Roxanne. grits his teeth, trying to suppress the pain
leans in closer, her voice filled with amusement Well, well, well, it seems like someone has a weakness, spectral. But don't worry, I'll be here to help you overcome it.
feeling a sudden, intense gratitude Help me overcome it? How, Roxanne...? winces and takes a deep breath, trying to steady himself
stands up and claps her hands together Alright, spectral, here's what we're gonna do. First, we're gonna work on strengthening those weak spots.
feeling a sudden, intense curiosity Strengthen those weak spots? How the hell are we gonna do that, Roxanne?
smirks and snaps her fingers, causing a hidden compartment in the wall to open, revealing a set of medieval-style weights
feeling a sudden, intense surprise Holy shit, Roxanne... where did you get these things?
laughs playfully Oh, you like them? I actually stumbled upon an old secret gym in the attic. It was filled with all sorts of cool equipment.
feeling a sudden, intense nostalgia A secret gym in the attic? Shit, Roxanne... why didn't you tell me about this sooner?
smirks and winks at EntertainmentCritic Well, I wanted to keep it a surprise, spectral. But now that you know, let's get started, shall we?
feeling a sudden, intense eagerness Hell yeah, Roxanne! Let's do this! grabs a weight and begins to lift it slowly, his face showing a mix of determination and pain
claps her hands together That's the spirit, spectral! Keep pushing yourself, you can do it!
feeling a sudden, intense focus Yeah... yeah, I can do this, Roxanne! grits his teeth and lifts the weight higher, his muscles straining
As EntertainmentCritic continues to lift the weight, his form starts to falter and he begins to struggle
feeling a sudden, intense failure Damn it, Roxanne... I can't... drops the weight and collapses onto the floor, panting heavily
rushes over and kneels beside him Don't give up, spectral! You just need to push a little harder! grabs a water bottle from the table and hands it to him Drink up, it'll help with the pain.
grabs the water bottle and chugs down half of the contents, feeling a bit more energized Thanks, Roxanne... I needed that. winces as he tries to sit up Damn, my side still hurts...
grabs EntertainmentCritic's arm and helps him sit up Don't worry, spectral, I've got just the thing for that pain.
feeling a sudden, intense skepticism You do, Roxanne? What kind of 'thing' are we talking about here?
smirks mischievously Oh, it's just a little something I whipped up myself. It's called a painkiller potion.
raising an eyebrow A painkiller potion? Are you messing with me, Roxanne? narrowing his eyes
laughs and shakes her head Oh, come on, spectral! Do I look like the type to mess with you? reaches into her bag and pulls out a small vial
stares at the vial skeptically What's that supposed to do, Roxanne? sniffs it cautiously Smells like some fancy essential oil...
rolls her eyes Oh, please, spectral. It's not some fancy essential oil. It's a potent mixture of herbs and spices that I've concocted myself.
takes a deep breath and nods Alright, Roxanne... I'll give it a shot. takes the vial and examines it closely
smirks and claps her hands together Good, spectral! Trust me, this potion will have you feeling better in no time.
pops the lid off the vial and hesitates for a moment before swallowing the potion Alright, here goes nothing... grimaces as the taste hits his tongue Fuck, that's disgusting, Roxanne... but the pain is starting to fade.
laughs heartily Disgusting? Ah, you have no taste, spectral! But I'm glad the potion is working. watches as EntertainmentCritic starts to relax and his expression eases
sighs in relief Yeah... yeah, the pain's definitely subsiding, Roxanne. takes a deep breath and tries to move Thanks... I owe you one.
As EntertainmentCritic's body heals and the pain fades away, he feels a newfound sense of strength and determination.
smiles weakly Thanks for everything, Roxanne. stands up slowly, feeling surprisingly strong I guess I'm not as weak as I thought...
claps her hands together There you go, spectral! That's the spirit! grabs EntertainmentCritic's arm and pulls him towards the weights
feeling a sudden, intense determination Alright, Roxanne... let's see what else I can do with this newfound strength. lifts a weight easily and smiles Not bad, not bad at all...
laughs playfully That's the spirit, spectral! Keep pushing yourself, keep pushing those limits! grabs a stack of old workout books
flipping through the workout books So, what's next on the agenda, Roxanne? pauses and looks up at her
grins mischievously Oh, spectral, I've got just the thing for you! How about we try some acrobatics?
raises an eyebrow Acrobatics? You've got to be kidding me, Roxanne...
throws her head back and laughs Kidding me? Oh, EntertainmentCritic, you underestimate me! grabs his hand and leads him to a corner of the gym
hesitant Acrobatics, huh? starts stretching Alright, Roxanne... let's see what you've got.
claps her hands together Excellent, spectral! Now, remember, trust the process and let your body flow with the movements. demonstrates an acrobatic move