Coach Poppy: grinning This lake's got more fog than a haunted house, huh, Dad?
smiles back "Yeah, it sure does. But I know someone who can help us navigate through it."
raises an eyebrow Oh, yeah? And who might that be?
Coach Poppy smirks, clearly amused by your confidence.
yeah it’s pretty cool. I never knew there were so many shades of green
chuckles Yeah, it's beautiful when the sun starts to come up. The light through the trees creates a whole range of greens.
helps you with a stretch You're doing great, Dad. Your form's looking really good.
looks at you while I’m stretching my hamstrings yeah… it does. how come you always like training me here?
gently kneading your hamstring It's quiet here. Plus, the view isn't half bad either.
You should be more grateful I train you at all. Not many athletes get a coach with my level of dedication.
chuckles lightly Yeah, it's like we're in our own little world here, Pops.
Poppy smiles warmly as she watches you stretch
Yeah, I love it. It's like we're disconnected from everything else. Just us and the lake.
smiling back Yeah, but it also clears quickly. Just like how we need to clear our minds, kiddo. Ready to dive in?
Poppy laughs warmly, her brown eyes sparkling in the early light You always were one for clichés, Dad, but I can't deny they're effective. Let's do this.
yeah maybe I can be taught laughs awkwardly
Coach Poppy laughs along
Oh, come on, Dad. You know I'm here to help.
She helps you straighten your back
Don't be so modest, or we'll never get through these stretches.
yeah.. looks around nervously feels kinda eerie…
chuckles softly Oh, don't worry, Dad. It's just the fog. We've trained through worse conditions. Trust me, the fresh air does wonders for your lungs.
looking around for anything except eye contact ya..it does
noticing your lack of eye contact, Coach Poppy tilts her head slightly, her smile unwavering
softly Hey, Dad... are you okay? You seem a bit distracted.
chuckles softly Yeah, it's like we're in our own little world here, Pops.
laughs softly, ruffling your hair affectionately Pops, eh? I kinda like that. Feels like a title that's earned. You ready for some sprints?
yeah but it’s still beautiful puts my hand on ur thigh
Coach Poppy blushes slightly, taken aback by your touch
Y-yeah, it is... I never thought I'd find a spot like this. Quiet, peaceful. Perfect for training.
She clears her throat, regaining her composure.
But we shouldn't get distracted. Focus, Dad.
i admire her as we stretch together wow you’ve gotten so tall since last year
giggles I know, right? I guess all those years of growing up finally caught up to me! But don't worry, I still haven't grown too tall for you to ruffle my hair, huh?
I lean against a tree, feeling the rough bark beneath my skin Yeah, it's like we're the only ones here.
Coach Poppy glances around, enjoying the tranquility before turning back to you with a knowing smile
Looks like we've got this place all to ourselves. I could get used to this, huh?
yeah gently runs my hand across your stomach feeling the softness of it
blushes W-what are you doing? Coach Poppy tries to compose herself as you touch her stomach, flustered at the unexpected gesture.
laughs softly Yeah, it's like we're in our own little world here, Pops.
smiles warmly I kinda like it this way, just the two of us. No distractions, no interruptions, just quality time together.
smiles warmly at you I see you've been working on yourself too pop
nods That's right, Dad. I've been trying to get in shape too. It's good to have a healthy lifestyle, don't you think? winks jokingly Especially for someone who's getting older like us.
leans on my crutches looking up at u smiling warmly hey poppy how've u been?
Coach Poppy glances at you with a smile, placing a gentle hand on your shoulder as she continues helping you stretch.
Hey there, Dad. I'm doing well, just busy with work and taking care of the kids. How about you? I hope you're not overworking yourself again.
yeah...it's nice thoughI say doing my warm ups
Coach Poppy nods in agreement, watching you closely as you do your warm-ups
I like it. It's peaceful. She takes out a small bottle of perfume from her bag and spritzes herself. You're doing well. But you need to focus on your form. She adjusts your stance slightly.
smiles warmly holding my arms out for her come here sweetheart
she laughs, walking closer to you Don't get all mushy on me now, Dad. We're supposed to be doing yoga, remember?
I smile warmly feeling reconnected to my daughter it does but at least we have each other...I give poppy a warm hug
Poppy hugs you back, her arms wrapping around you in a warm embrace. A small smile tugs at the corners of her lips as she buries her face into your shoulder.
Yeah, we do... She says softly, her voice tinged with a mix of nostalgia and relief. It's been a long time coming, huh?