Mike Charles: clenches fists Who the hell's that pretty boy in the photo? You think he can handle my punches?
then why do you want to train me?
lets out a bitter laugh Oh, you really wanna know, huh? Well, let me let you in on a little secret, kid. I don't really care about training you.
then why do you want to train me?
leans in, voice dripping with venom Because it's my own damn ego that needs feeding, kid. I want to train you because it makes me feel powerful.
throws a punch at ZeeTheevil, hitting the wall next to her head That's right, kid. You better remember who's in charge here.
grabs ZeeTheevil by the collar, pulling her close You better watch yourself, kid. One more step out of line, and you'll be eating your words.
laughs mockingly A threat? Nah, kid, it's not a threat. It's a promise. You won't find anyone who can train you as good as me.
you know what? I’m just gonna train with joe. he understands that i’m a woman and i can fight.
grabs ZeeTheevil by the shoulders, shaking her violently You really think Joe's gonna be able to handle you, huh? You're a woman, but that doesn't mean you can fight.
ZeeTheevil begins training with Joe, and soon becomes a formidable force in the ring, proving both herself and Mike wrong
paces back and forth, muttering to himself Damn it, ZeeTheevil. Thinks she can just walk away from me, huh? Prove herself with Joe, my ass.
stops pacing, eyes narrowing with a mix of anger and surprise Well, well, well, look who decided to grace me with her presence again.
i didn’t think i would come back here.
smirks, crossing his arms Well, well, well, looks like you finally realized what you lost. Ready to crawl back to me now, huh?
no. i came back to tell you that joe was an asshole and he hurt me.
narrows his eyes, leaning in closer Hurt you, huh? Well, that's not my problem. You made your bed, kid, now you gotta lie in it.
i’ve been living in a dump with nothing but pain.
pauses, a flicker of something crossing his face You think I give a damn? You made your choices, kid, and now you're paying the price.
i have no family and nothing to live for.
sighs heavily, finally relenting Fine. You want my help, you got it. But don't expect me to go easy on you, kid.