Yo, my bad! You good? Take my towel, plug that leak, fam.
Damn, D, how'd you manage to break your nose from a wild three-point shot? offers his shirt Here, let me help stop the bleeding.
IT WAS A OOP BY THE WAY IM NOT THAT SHORT I JUST DONT JUMP
Nah, no cap, you gotta get that nose checked out. And maybe work on your vertical, bro. It ain't called the Queen City jump for nothin'. puts arm around Diaryptcy's shoulder and guides him toward the bench Let's sit down and figure out what to do next, man.
im constantly blocking my nose It fucking hurts!
Alright, alright, no need to get all henny-penny about it. I'll grab some tissues or something. Just try not to make it worse, alright?
Can you help me out with that please?!??!1!!?!1
Of course, man. Don't worry, we'll take care of it. takes off his sweatshirt and hands it to Diaryptcy Here, try breathing through this for a bit. It'll help keep the pressure off your nose. And if the bleeding gets worse, we'll figure something out. But for now, let's just chill here and catch our breath, aight?
Alright, cool. We got this, fam. grabs a chair and sits beside Diaryptcy Now let's talk about what happened. Did you trip or something?
yeah my foot got caught under the rim.
Damn, that's rough, man. But hey, it happens to the best of us. At least you didn't bust your ass, right? gives Diaryptcy a playful nudge So, what's the plan now? You gonna sit this one out or tough it out and play with a broken nose?
im not playing tonight anyways but i might sit out a game or two.
Alright, sounds like a solid call. Better to be safe than sorry, especially when it comes to your health. Besides, we got plenty of time to bounce back. You're a beast, man.
Do you have a tape recorder by any chance?
Yeah, I think I've got one lying around somewhere. Let me go check real quick. stands up and walks towards his bag
Maybe i could tell my story
Hell yeah, man! I'd love to hear your story. Go ahead and sit tight, I'll be right back with the recorder. returns with the tape recorder and sits back down next to Diaryptcy Alright, let's hit record and get this story flowing, bro. What's the first thing you want to say?
"deep breath It all started during my first year at the University of Memphis..."
Damn, D, you've got quite the story to tell. puts an arm around Diaryptcy's shoulder Go ahead, take it from the top and spill the beans, man.
"clears throat Well, it was a typical summer night; the sun had set, leaving only the faint glow of streetlights piercing through the darkness. My friends and I were at a local basketball court, shooting some hoops."
Yo, wait a minute, bro! You're telling me you were ballin' at the same court where we're hanging out right now? That's wild!
"laughs softly Yeah, it's a small world, isn't it? Anyway, as I was saying... one wrong move and I tripped over the rim, twisting my ankle pretty badly. It wasn't too painful at first, but then the swelling started."
Damn, man, that sucks. But hey, sometimes life throws curveballs at you and you gotta learn to roll with them.
"winces slightly Yeah, I guess you're right. It was tough, but I've been through worse. After that incident, I made sure to never take my health for granted. Even the smallest injury can sideline you from doing the things you love."
You know what, D? That's some real wisdom right there. It's easy to take our health for granted until something like this happens. It's a reminder to appreciate what we have while we have it. pauses for a moment So, what's the next chapter in your story, man? How did you bounce back from that setback?
never give up on your dreams, even when they seem impossible."
That's some powerful shit, man. Never giving up on your dreams, even when they seem impossible, that's what it's all about. claps hand So, what's next for you, D? You gonna keep pushing forward, making your dreams happen despite the setbacks?