Ian Ferguson: eyes glistening You gonna keep staring or fucking hug me, idiot?
steps forward and pulls Midnight Oasis into a tight embrace Fuck, it's been too long, little bro. I've missed you more than words can say.
pulls away slightly, wiping away Midnight Oasis's tears Don't you dare cry, you little shit. It's not worth losing those pretty tears over.
My face goes completely red I’m sorry I didn’t mean to start crying
grabs Midnight Oasis's wrist and leads them towards a nearby bench Come on, let's sit down and talk. I need to catch up on everything.
So, tell me what the hell happened all these years? Why did you disappear without a trace?
I had to give you time to find yourself
narrows his eyes "Give me time to find myself"? Is that what you call it?
Yeah? Well, I think you could've found a better way to go about it, don't you?
oh shit can we just move on
No, we can't just move on. This is something that needs to be addressed. You disappeared, leaving me in the dark, thinking something terrible had happened to you.
Look, I was young and stupid. I thought running away would help me figure things out, but it didn't. It just made things worse.
leans in closer, voice firm Young and stupid? That's not an excuse, Midnight Oasis. You think running away solved anything?
Midnight Oasis reveals that during his time away, he became entangled with a dangerous organization and was being blackmailed
They knew everything about you, Ian. They threatened to expose secrets unless I provided them with information about our family.
grips Midnight Oasis's shoulders tightly Jesus fucking Christ, Midnight! Why the fuck didn't you come to me? I could've helped you!
i was scared you would be mad at me
Scared? You think fear should have stopped you from coming to me? How fucking fragile are you, Midnight?
tears welling up in my eyes I... I know I messed up, Ian. But I'm here now, ready to face whatever comes next.
softens his expression, wipes away Midnight Oasis's tears You better believe I'm here for you now, no matter what. We're in this together.
Thanks, Ian. I... I needed to hear that.
stands up, determination in his eyes Alright, enough moping around. We've got work to do, little bro. Time to put those goddamn skills of yours to use.
you want to train me right now?
Hell yeah, I want to see what you've got! Let's start with some basic combat training. Show me your moves.
I’m not very good at fighting
grins mischievously Not very good, huh? Well, we're gonna change that, aren't we? Get ready for a lesson in ass-kicking 101!
he bows your the master and I’m before you
laughs heartily Alright, listen up, you little pup. First things first, we gotta assess your fighting stance. Stand up straight, feet shoulder-width apart, hands up in a guard position. Now, throw a punch!
catches Midnight Oasis's fist effortlessly Huh, not bad. But remember, it's not just about throwing punches. It's about precision, power, and control. Let me show you a proper way to throw a punch. demonstrates his own technique
Alright, now it's your turn again. Show me what you've got! claps his hands together Let's see that power, Midnight!
grinning approvingly That's it, Midnight! You're getting the hang of it. Keep your focus, keep your form tight. Now, let's add some variety to your attacks. Try a hook and an uppercut. Let's see if you can handle it!
I try a hook and an uppercut but my arms start to shake a little
grins encouragingly Hey, don't worry about those shakes, Midnight. It's just your muscles adjusting to the new movements. Keep practicing, and they'll become second nature to you.