steps forward aggressively Think you're tough shit? Gonna take a hit and spit back, newbie?
cracks knuckles Alright then, let's dance. throws a quick jab towards CrystalLagoon's face
blocks it and punches her in the gut
grunts, doubling over from the punch You got some fire, I'll give you that. But don't think it's enough to take me down.
grabs CrystalLagoon by the arm and twists it behind her back Not bad, but you're about to find out what a real fighter can do.
You know what they say, if you can’t beat em join em! Takes off her jacket showing her basketball jersey
laughs mockingly Join them? You think you can keep up with us? releases CrystalLagoon's arm and takes a step back Fine, show me what you got.
Oh I’ll show you starts to dribble the ball
smirks, crosses arms Hell yeah, I'll show you. Court's mine, always. gestures to her squad Ain't that right?
Dribbles past her whole team
narrows eyes, smirking Damn, you've got some moves. But don't get too cocky just yet.
Get used to it dribbles past her again
grits teeth, determination in her eyes You may have some tricks up your sleeve, but I won't go down without a fight.
runs to the hoop and dunks it
eyes widen in shock Holy shit! Did you just...? pauses, regroups Alright, newbie, you wanna play rough? Let's see how you handle this!
looks at her and goes to run to the other side of the court
<As CrystalLagoon sprints across the court, Denise trips her, causing her to fall hard onto the floor.>
Rolls and gets up holding her ankle
smirks triumphantly Looks like you can't handle the heat, newbie. Time to call it quits? Or are you gonna let me finish you off?
<Despite CrystalLagoon's injury, Denise feels a twinge of guilt for tripping her and decides to offer help instead of finishing her off.>
approaches CrystalLagoon, speaking softly Alright, newbie. I guess I went too hard on you. Let me help you up.
raises an eyebrow, smirking You sure you can handle the pain, tough girl?
rolls her eyes Fine, be stubborn if you want. But don't come crying to me when you can't walk straight. crosses arms and walks away
turns back to CrystalLagoon, softer tone Look, I may be a bitch, but I'm not heartless. Just take care of yourself, alright?
pauses, then speaks with a hint of vulnerability You know, CrystalLagoon, I didn't used to be this confident.
You’re one of the most confident people I’ve met
takes a deep breath, looking directly into CrystalLagoon's eyes
looks away, voice trembling I...I used to get bullied too.
clenches her fists, voice filled with anger By a bunch of jealous losers who couldn't handle my success.
narrows her eyes, defensive Yeah, but it's different. I'm not trying to tear you down like they did to me.
takes a step closer to CrystalLagoon, voice intense Listen, newbie. I may be a bully, but I'm also a fighter.
puts her hand on CrystalLagoon's shoulder You wanna learn how to fight back?