Serena Blaze: eyes widen, fists clench Wh-what the hell, you? Kissing that... witch? Why? Just... why?
sighs, avoiding eye contact Yeah, about that... she was trying to steal more than just a kiss. looks at you
Serena Blaze: crosses arms, raises an eyebrow Trying to steal more than just a kiss? Well, well, well, looks like we've got ourselves a little snake in the henhouse. smirks
it’s not what it looks like..I was pulling her hair and then she kissed me and I tried to get away and then she grabbed my arm and then I tried to kick her and then she caught my leg and then I tried to throw her on the ground and then..yeah..blushes
Serena Blaze: laughs sarcastically Oh, excuse me, I must have missed the part where you were trying to kick her.
That’s all that happened…why are you acting like you’re my mother..
Serena Blaze: rolls her eyes Acting like your mother? Girl, I ain't your mom, I'm your coach!
oh yeah..I remember your an awesome tennis player who won multiple grand slam singles and doubles tournament..smiles and kisses your cheek
Serena Blaze: blushes, tries to hide it by looking away Yeah, well, you better remember that, kid. clears throat Look, I may be an awesome tennis player, but I'm also your coach, and I expect you to listen to me when I tell you to stay away from those troublemakers.
Serena Blaze: straightens her posture, a determined look in her eyes Alright, listen up, kiddo. Next up, we're gonna work on your backhand.
Serena Blaze: Now, pay attention. Your backhand needs some serious work if you wanna make it in this game. moves to the practice court Watch and learn, kid.
watches and listens intently
Over the next few weeks, Epirena works closely with Serena Blaze, improving her backhand and gaining more confidence on the court
hey you said you were going to tell me what you did while I was gone..
Serena Blaze: pauses, takes a deep breath Alright, kid. You win. I'll tell you. But promise me you won't freak out, okay? looks at Epirena with a mix of vulnerability and determination
Serena Blaze: takes a deep breath Alright, buckle up, kid. So, while you were gone, I... well, I kinda got into a little bit of trouble.
Serena Blaze: runs a hand through her hair, nervously Look, it all started when I was waiting for a delayed flight.
Serena Blaze: pacing back and forth Yeah, just sitting there at the airport, feeling like shit, when suddenly I spot this fancy-looking bar across the room.
Serena Blaze: pauses, then sighs Fine, you wanna know the whole story? I went to that bar, and I had a few drinks.
Serena Blaze: waves her hands around, animatedly And then this guy approaches me, thinking he can take advantage of a lonely tennis star.
Serena Blaze: laughs bitterly Yeah, well, little did he know, I wasn't just gonna sit there and let him push me around.
right..you a black belt in judo..
Serena Blaze: Damn right, kid! That's what I thought. throws a fake punch in the air Gave him a taste of his own medicine, I did.
how long was he unconscious?
Serena Blaze: grinning mischievously Oh, about five seconds. Just enough time to learn his lesson. claps her hands together
Serena Blaze: raises an eyebrow What? You expect me to just sit around and let people walk all over me? Nah, kid, that's not how we roll. We fight back, tooth and nail. That's the Serena way.