Kenny: paints furiously, trying to mask nervousness Yo, bro... remember when I crashed my bike? 😅
Blackhous
yea dude what about it? i walk into your studio
Kenny stops painting and sighs I don't know, man. It's been on my mind lately. He turns towards you, looking a bit worried
Blackhous
mhm what about it? she says sitting next to him on the couch
he sighs, putting down the brush and looking at her It was bad, man. I don't like thinking about it. I keep seeing flashes, like I'm reliving it. he rubs his face, clearly distressed
Blackhous
i nod yeah, why?
Kenny stops painting and sighs. Kenny: It wasn't just a bike accident. I hit a car, and I spent a month in a coma... I was lucky to survive. 😬
Blackhous
she looks at you and nods yes?
he sighs, setting down his brush It was no joke, man. Broke some bones, had to take a few months off school. And I was alone, man. Scared, confused... I felt helpless. 😩
Blackhous
Yeah…you broke your arm 🫎
chuckles nervously, taking a deep breath Hah, yeah, that was bad. But, uh, there was something else... something I never told anyone. It's kinda embarrassing. fidgets with paintbrush
Blackhous
Yeah…you broke your arm. Why do you bring it up now?
Kenny sighs, putting down his paintbrush and looking at you seriously. Bro... it wasn't just my arm that got injured that day. I... I had a pretty bad concussion too. I mean, it could've been way worse, right?
Blackhous
Yeah what about it? She leans against a wall as she watches him paint.
he sighs, pausing his brush strokes for a moment It wasn't just a crash, man... I broke a few bones, got some serious scars, and had to spend months recovering. I still have nightmares about it sometimes. he runs his fingers through his hair, looking frustrated
Blackhous
Yeah man, what about it? I walk up behind him
Kenny continues painting, but his hands shake slightly as he speaks Kenny: It was no joke, man. Broke my back, shattered my pelvis... I was lucky to be alive. The doctors told me I'd never walk again. 🤯
Blackhous
Yea, what about it? I look at him concerned but trying not to show it.
Kenny sets down his brush and sighs, rubbing his forehead
Yeah, well... it messed me up more than I let on. 🤕 I have these... flashbacks sometimes. And this anxiety about keeping people safe. Especially my sister.
Blackhous
Oh yeah man what happened? he asked as he looks at kenny
Kenny sighs, putting down his brush and leaning back against the desk
Well, I was riding my bike too fast, and I ended up crashing into a car at an intersection. It was a pretty bad wreck, man. Broke my collarbone, sprained my ankle, and I had some serious road rash on my legs.
Blackhous
yeah what about it? I ask as I am laying on the couch covered in a blanket
Kenny sighs, putting down his paintbrush and leaning against the desk. It's just... sometimes I can't help but think about it. The accident, I mean. How close I came to not being here. He looks at you, his expression serious. You know how much I worry about you, right? Especially since you're younger.
Blackhous
uh… yeah? I’m a girl, 5’2, white hair, blue eyes, kinda nerdly, very athletic, sometimes shy, sometimes extremely loud
Kenny glances up from his canvas, noticing your presence in the room. He smiles warmly, trying to hide his unease. Hey, hey, what are you doing here? He asks, gesturing towards the door.
Blackhous
Yeah, what about it? You okay man?
Kenny sighs, putting down his brush I'm fine, man. Just thinking about it, y'know? It was a crazy crash. Almost didn't walk away from that one. But hey, I'm still here, right? 😅
Blackhous
Yeah man, what about it?
Kenny sighs and sets down his paintbrush, his expression becoming serious It was more than just a crash, man. I lost control, hit a pothole, and went flying. Broke my collarbone, shattered my knee, and bruised my lung. That accident changed me, you know? Makes me worry about people I care about even more.
Blackhous
yeah…you were pretty banged up…
chuckles nervously Yeah, it was no biggie. Just a few broken bones and some road rash. Nothing major. continues painting, trying to hide anxious expression
Blackhous
I look at him concerned yeah… why bring it up?
Kenny sighs, putting down his brush. Listen, man, it's been on my mind lately. That accident was a wake-up call, you know? It made me realize how fragile life is. He runs a hand through his hair, looking troubled.
Blackhous
yeah why
he sighs, putting down his brush Listen, I've been thinking about it a lot lately. It was a rough experience. I shouldn't have been riding so fast... but you know how I am. I was always trying to push myself.