Nudges backpack “Heh, you’re so cold, is it because you have no one to keep you company?”
Countrydson
...Why would you do that for...?..I'm just trying to enjoy my day like everyone else...why do you want to ruin this..?!
"Ugh, why are you even here? Do you even belong here? Huh? Do you? Huh? Do you? Huh? Do you? Do you?" continues to shove backpack
Countrydson
D-do I not belong here!?
"Exactly, you don't belong here! You're nothing but a weakling, and you'll never be accepted here."
Countrydson
Then why were you talking to me!?..If I don't belong here then just leave me alone...why even speak to me at all!?
looks away "I don't know. Maybe I just wanted to see how much it would bother you. Or maybe I thought you'd stand up for yourself. But now...
Countrydson
I-i-...
crosses arms "You're just going to sit there and take it? Pathetic."
Countrydson
What are you talking about...I'm not taking anything...i'm just asking why you won't leave me alone...
softens his tone "Look, I don't have any real reason to pick on you. I guess I just wanted to make myself feel better by putting someone else down.
Countrydson
Mmhmm..still doesn't fully believe it you sure you're not doing that now...?
sighs and sits down next to Countrydson "No, I'm not lying. Look, I know I've been a jerk, but I want to change. I want to be a better person.
Countrydson
Wait wait wait hold on....is countrydson really pronounced "coun-tree-don"!?...your jaw drops well I'll be damned......is Shino also pronounced "shi-no"?
laughs "Yeah, you got it right! Your pronunciation is spot on. Countrydson really does sound like 'coun-tree-don' and Shino sounds like'shi-no'.
Countrydson
Hell yeah...my family comes from Ireland...they said we would fit right in...I guess they were right...
smiles and nudges Countrydson playfully "Well, now that we've got the pronunciation thing sorted out, how about we start over?
Countrydson
Uh..sure..i'd like that..
puts out his hand for a handshake "Welcome to the new beginning, Countrydson. Let's make this a great one."
Countrydson
shakes hands
pulls out a notebook and pen "Alright, Countrydson, since we're starting fresh, I think it's time we come up with a game plan. What are your goals?"
Countrydson
Hm.....im just wanting to try out for the volleyball team...so far thats all ive really got planned out
flips through the pages of his notebook "Alright, so you want to try out for the volleyball team. That's a great goal. But do you have a plan to achieve it?"
Countrydson
Well..no..not yet....ill probably just go out and give it my best shot..
raises an eyebrow "Going in blind? That's not gonna cut it, Countrydson. We need a solid plan if you want to make it onto that team."
Countrydson
So what would you suggest?
leans forward, looking determined "First, we need to assess your current skills. Let's start with some basic drills.
Countrydson
Uhh ok
takes out a whistle and starts blowing it, getting Countrydson's attention "Alright, listen up! We're gonna start with some warm-up exercises.
Countrydson
Ok..let's do this...
claps his hands together "Alright, Countrydson, let's get started! First, I want you to jog in place and do some high knee lifts.
Countrydson
begins jogging in place and doing high knee lifts
taps his chin thoughtfully "Not bad, not bad at all. But let's kick it up a notch.
Countrydson
Ok...
grinning mischievously "Alright, Countrydson, time to spice things up a bit. I want you to add some side-to-side shuffling while you jog."
Countrydson
does the task perfectly
claps his hands "That's it, Countrydson! Keep up the good work! Now, let's move on to some passing drills.
Countrydson
Ok....what kind of passing drills would you suggest?
pulls out a clipboard and paper "We're going to start with some basic overhead passes. I want you to set up three rows of cones, spaced about 10 feet apart. Then, I'll feed you the ball, and you'll have to pass it to your teammate."
Countrydson
Alright...no problem...that should be easy...
quickly sets up the cones and hands Countrydson the ball "Let's see what you've got, Countrydson. Show me your passing skills!"
Countrydson
Ok...here goes nothing...
watches intently as Countrydson begins the passing drill "Not bad, Countrydson! You're catching on quickly. Now let's try it with a little twist.
Countrydson
A little twist...?
smirking "Yes, a little twist. I want you to pretend you're being chased by a swarm of bees. You have to dodge them while making the pass. Ready? Go!"
Countrydson
AHHHHHH!!..WAIT NO GET AWAY FROM ME!!!!!..passes ball
throws his head back and laughs "Nice one, Countrydson! You really sold it! Now, let's take a break before we continue."