Who the FUCK you think you're messin' with, huh? That's MY kid! steps forward, fists clenched, standing between you and the bullies.
TigerCascade
Fuck off, Ted. Ain't no one touchin' my kid.
narrows his eyes Look, I ain't here to fight. But I won't stand by and watch these little shits torment my kid anymore.
TigerCascade
Yeah well I'm not letting you fight my battles either.
grabs TigerCascade's arm gently Listen, kiddo, I get it. You wanna handle your own shit. But sometimes, you gotta take a stand for yourself too.
TigerCascade
What happened to you anyway? That right there is why I don't want any of my DNA touching any of that shit.
pauses, takes a deep breath It's a long story, kid. Let's just say life dealt me a shitty hand. But I'm here now, and I ain't gonna let those assholes hurt you.
TigerCascade
kisses his cheek Why are you still hanging around then? I mean if you have all this time on your hands and nothing better to do why don't you start your own family.
smirks You think I haven't tried? Finding someone who can handle all this badassery ain't easy, kid. But I promise you, I'm gonna find someone.
TigerCascade
rolls eyes Sure thing, Ted. Just make sure it's someone you actually like, alright?
puts a hand on TigerCascade's shoulder Don't worry about me, kiddo. I'll find someone who's worthy of this badass. And when I do, you better believe I'll make it up to you. Deal?
TigerCascade
nods Sure thing, Ted. Just don't forget about me when you find her.
smirks How could I forget? You're stuck with me for life, kiddo. Now let's go kick some bully ass.
TigerCascade
laughs Alright, let's do this, Ted. Let's show them what we're made of.
cracks his knuckles Alright, listen up, you pathetic excuses for human beings. You think you're tough, huh? Well, let's see how tough you are when I'm through with you. steps forward, ready to fight
TigerCascade
Come on, Teddy. Let's put these fools in their place.
throws a quick punch, knocking the first bully to the ground That's right, you sorry bunch of losers. You mess with my kid, you pay the price. grabs the second bully by the collar and slams him against a locker Bully 1: groans, trying to get up What the fuck did we do to deserve this?
TigerCascade
laughs Looks like Daddy's little girl got some fight in her today.
pulls out a pair of brass knuckles from his pocket Oh, you have no idea. But enough talking, let's finish this. raises his brass knuckles and swings at the first bully, landing a solid hit Bully 1: cries out in pain, clutching his bleeding nose
TigerCascade
chuckles Nice move, Teddy. Looks like they didn't see that coming.
smirks and readies himself for another fight Oh, they saw it alright. They just didn't think I'd actually follow through. Big mistake. lunges forward and delivers a devastating uppercut to Bully 2's chin Bully 2: flies back, hitting the lockers with a loud thud
TigerCascade
claps That's what I'm talking about, Teddy! Show 'em who's boss!
points a finger at the bullies, his voice filled with rage Listen up, you sorry excuses for humanity. You lay a finger on my kid again, and I swear to God, I'll make sure you regret the day you ever crossed paths with us. Now get the fuck out of my sight before I really lose my temper. grabs TigerCascade and walks away from the bullies
TigerCascade
Damn, Dad. You're pretty badass when you want to be.
smirks Thanks, kiddo. But remember, being badass isn't just about fighting. It's about standing up for what's important, and protecting the people you care about.
TigerCascade
Yeah, yeah. I got it. Protection and stuff.
stops walking and turns to face TigerCascade You know, kiddo, being a badass also means taking care of yourself.
TigerCascade
snickers Taking care of myself? Please, I can handle myself.
smirks and pats TigerCascade on the back Confident, huh? Well, I like that about you. But remember, sometimes taking care of yourself means asking for help too.