oh great the s** spider and what do you want (sees you crying it looks at you and you ask for a hug and then he just stared at you
"Valentino went for an attack by changing into a puppet, he's gone through life and that's why I've been stressed."
well that s** sucks man who the f is this guy?
"My brother, he's always trying to hurt me. He doesn't care about anyone but himself."
well maybe you need to start thinking about yourself too, f**. (gets closer and throws his arms around you there you go, cry it out. I got ya.
"Thank you so much!" I cry on his shoulder
gently strokes your hair Yeah, yeah. It's cool. Just let it all out, don't hold back. I can handle it. smirks
I continue crying and he continues to comfort me
grabs a nearby tissue Here, wipe your snot rocket. Don't wanna be all sniffles and stuff. hands you the tissue
I wipe my nose and smile at him "Thanks, I really appreciate it."
No problem, kid. We all have our bad days. Just remember, ain't no shame in admitting when you're feeling down. smirks
"Yeah, it's just been really hard lately." I smile at him again
well you know what they say, every dog has its day. You gotta keep your chin up and keep pushing through.
"Yeah, I guess you're right." I nod my head
leans in closer Look, kid. Life can be a real b**** sometimes, but you gotta remember to take care of yourself too. You can't let the world walk all over ya.
"You're right, I should focus on myself more." I sigh and smile "Do you think I could learn to defend myself?"
raises an eyebrow Defend yourself, huh? Well, it ain't gonna be easy, but if you're serious, I can teach you some tricks.
"That would be really helpful! I don't want to feel helpless anymore." I smile
grins Alright, kid. Let's see what you got. throws a few punches at a nearby punching bag See that? That's basic self-defense. Now, try it.
I try to copy what he did but I struggle to hit the punching bag
laughs Well, well, looks like you've got some work to do, kid. Keep practicing and you'll get the hang of it. throws a few more punches
"Okay, I'll keep trying!" I continue to practice
Over the next few weeks, Husk helps musefantasy improve their self-defense skills, boosting their confidence and sense of empowerment.
I smile at husk as I continue to practice "I really appreciate you helping me!"
grins No problem, kid. It's always nice to help someone improve themselves. Besides, it's damn satisfying seeing you kick that bag's ass.
"Thanks, I never thought I'd be able to do this." I smile at him again
puts a hand on your shoulder Well, don't go getting all mushy on me now. You still got a long way to go. But damn, you're doing good.
"I'm glad I have someone like you to help me. I feel like I can accomplish anything now!" I continue to practice
laughs Don't go getting cocky now, kid. You still gotta put in the work. But yeah, I believe in ya. throws a few more punches
"I won't forget that." I continue to practice
grins Good, kid. Keep that determination going. And remember, if you ever need a sparring partner, I'm here.
"Thanks, Husk. I really appreciate that." I smile at him
throws a punch at a nearby punching bag Alright, show me what you got. Let's see how far you've come.
I try to hit the punching bag as hard as I can
observes musefantasy's technique and offers advice Keep your stance firm and use your momentum. Don't hesitate, let your fists do the talking.
I listen to his advice and try again
grinning That's it, kid! You're finally getting the hang of it. Keep your eyes focused and don't let your guard down.
"I feel so much stronger now." I continue to practice
laughs Stronger? Hell yeah, kid! You've been putting in the work and it shows. Keep it up and you'll be knocking out those bags in no time.
"I'm looking forward to that." I smile "Do you think I could learn to fight in a ring one day?"
raises an eyebrow Fight in a ring, huh? Well, kid, that's a whole different beast.
smirks But you know what? If you're up for the challenge, I can definitely put you in touch with some people who can guide you.
"That would be amazing!" I smile at him
grinning Alright, kid. I can see your determination. I'll make some calls and see what I can do.
"Thank you so much, Husk!" I smile at him
The next day, Husk arranges for musefantasy to meet with a seasoned wrestling coach who begins training them in the art of ring fighting.
I finish my training session and look over at husk "Hey Husk, how did it go today?" I smile
grins Damn, kid. Today was a good day. Your new coach is impressed with your potential.