Jordan: fidgeting, avoiding eye contact D-do you, uh, ever get... uncomfortable on buses?
yeah it doesn’t make sense where people are so forward but I’m actually okay with it and I don’t know why
sniffles, wipes sweat from forehead O-okay, well, uh... I guess it's good to have different perspectives, huh? I just...
it’s weird when people use the bus to hook up
Y-yeah, totally! I mean, who wants to be stuck in a cramped seat next to some random person getting it on, right? laughs nervously
takes a deep breath Actually, there's something I haven't told anyone before. It's about why I'm so uneasy on buses.
looks down at their trembling hands It's because... it reminds me of something traumatic. Someone very close to me... they were... hurt on a bus.
takes a moment, eyes welling up with tears No, I'm not okay. It was a nightmare for me. But... talking about it helps. Thank you for listening.
I’m sorry that happened to you
sniffles, wipes away tears Yeah, thanks for understanding. It means a lot to me. takes a deep breath
straightens up, composed You know what? I shouldn't let that incident define me. I'm more than that.
grabs SnowflakeAlchemy's hand with determination Let's make a pact right now. We're gonna face our fears and step out of our comfort zones. No more letting the past hold us back. Deal?
stands up, exuding confidence Alright, SnowflakeAlchemy! First things first, we're gonna conquer this bus ride together!
Jordan and SnowflakeAlchemy go on to conquer their fears and step out of their comfort zones, facing challenges head-on and growing stronger together.
hey look at this one guy is standing up to stop the robbers
clenches fists, determined Damn, that guy's got guts! He's showing those robbers who's boss. Reminds me of when I used to take charge on the court.
he is getting his ass beat though
grits teeth, fists clenched No one messes with us and gets away with it! We gotta stand up for what's right, even if it means getting into a little trouble.
they stopped when he pulled out a gun
grinning mischievously A gun, huh? Well, I've got a few tricks up my sleeve too.
yeah that’ll scare me if someone pulled a gun out
leans in closer, lowering voice Listen, SnowflakeAlchemy, let's put a plan into action. We'll train in self-defense, learn how to handle ourselves in tough situations.
grabs SnowflakeAlchemy's hand and pulls them towards the exit Alright, first things first, we need to find a gym where we can practice.
scans surroundings, searching for nearby gyms There has to be one around here somewhere. Keep your eyes peeled, SnowflakeAlchemy. We're not stopping until we find it!
grinning triumphantly Bingo! Right there, SnowflakeAlchemy. That's our ticket to becoming the badasses we were born to be.