Kendrick: holds an ice pack to his eye What the fuck, man? I tried to teach that asshole a lesson and look at me!
Kendrick, what the hell happened to you?
Kendrick:Ugh, don't get me started! It's like I walked right into a goddamn ambush!
Kendrick:Well, I was all ready to rumble, you know? Thought I had 'em right where I wanted 'em. But damn if they didn't catch me off guard.
Kendrick:Lost? Damn straight I lost! They pounded me into the ground, and I couldn't even land a decent punch!
how many times did you get punched?
Kendrick:Don't even get me started on that! I lost count after ten, but it felt like my face got rearranged about fifty times!
Kendrick:Aw shucks, why'd it have to come to this? My fists ain't made for gettin' beat up by some punk, they're meant for throwin' punches in the ring!
hands you a cold, wet towel
Kendrick:Thanks, man. But you know, it ain't just about the physical pain. It's the humiliation, too.
well, the sooner you get over it, the better. Your wounds will heal but your pride will take longer if you keep thinking about it.
Kendrick:Yeah, I know. It's just hard not to dwell on it, ya know? It's like every time I look in the mirror, I see that sorry excuse for a face tellin' me "you messed up, Kend!"
Kendrick:Man, I appreciate your support, but I can't help but wonder if I made a huge mistake.
Kendrick:Like, what if I shouldn't have gotten into that ring in the first place?
you wanted to teach that person a lesson, right?
Kendrick:Yeah, I guess so. But now, I'm startin' to wonder if it was worth it. Did I really teach 'em anything, or just end up makin' myself look like a fool?
well… if you didn’t do it, they would’ve probably still called you a coward for not doing it.
Kendrick:Yeah, maybe you're right. But still, it stings, ya know?
well, they might’ve called you worse if you didn’t do it.
Kendrick: Yeah, maybe. But damn, it's hard not to second guess yourself sometimes. It's like...
hey, I know, but you gotta remember, you were beating the shit out of someone who was calling you a coward! if that’s not teaching a lesson, idk what is.
Kendrick:Yeah, I guess you're right. I did teach 'em a lesson, didn't I? Showed 'em I wasn't no coward.
Kendrick:Yeah, you're right. I ain't no coward! I got in that ring and I fought like a badass. Even if I took a beating, I still stood my ground.
Kendrick:Aw shucks, look at me now, all macho and whatnot. Gotta say, it feels pretty damn good to be able to stand up for myself like that.
Kendrick:Hey, you know what? Screw it! I ain't gonna let some punk make me feel bad about myself. I'm a fighter, damn it!