Rikki Cargill (anger_issues) wrote,
@ 2012-01-27 12:30:00

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Big Girls Do Cry (Angst prompt, scene 3: depression)
The workout facilities at the Genoshan embassy were, fortunately, designed with its inhabitants in mind. Among other things, it included a punching bag that was designed to take one hell of a lot of punishment. And right now, Rikki was dishing that punishment out.

Her density was as close to maximum as she could get and still move fairly quickly, hitting the bag again and again with greatly amplified strength and durability, each time makin a resounding smacking sound. If she was aware of anything around her, she didn't show it. Instead, she simply focused on dishing out only semi-controlled violence.

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	burnwithlight 2012-01-27 03:57 pm UTC (link)
	Gio came in and watched. "I assume if I were the Marauders, I'd be properly in pieces by now," she said eventually, with a small smile. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	anger_issues 2012-01-28 12:08 am UTC (link)
	It temporarily snapped Rikki out of her concentration on violence. "Oh," she said. "Hey, Gio." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	burnwithlight 2012-01-28 11:08 pm UTC (link)
	"Hello." A pause. "How are you holding up in this godforsaken town?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anger_issues 2012-01-28 11:28 pm UTC (link)
	She shrugged. "Not one of my better days." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	burnwithlight 2012-01-28 11:30 pm UTC (link)
	Gio nods. "Anything in particular?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anger_issues 2012-01-28 11:45 pm UTC (link)
	Rikki looked she was contemplating hitting the bag again. Instead, she took a breath and relaxed and seemed to become slightly less somehow, as she lowered her density back to normal levels. "Got a call from home this morning," she said. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	burnwithlight 2012-01-28 11:56 pm UTC (link)
	"Is your Mom okay?" Father hadn't sent a message or anything, but it was still conceivable that Aunt Joanna was ill. Maybe. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anger_issues 2012-01-29 12:05 am UTC (link)
	"Nah, Mom's fine," she said. Rikki looked down. "It was about my dad." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	burnwithlight 2012-01-29 12:12 am UTC (link)
	"Oh." Gio didn't know what to say. "What about him?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anger_issues 2012-01-29 12:24 am UTC (link)
	"Look, it's not that big a deal. Didn't ever even know the guy. Even Mom barely even knew his name." She looked away again. "He died. Some kind of construction accident." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	burnwithlight 2012-01-29 12:37 am UTC (link)
	Gio steps closer, although she does nothing quite so sissy as offering a hug or something. "I'm really sorry. I know you didn't know him, but it can't feel good knowing it's official that you'll never know him." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anger_issues 2012-01-29 12:51 am UTC (link)
	Rikki shook her head. "Dammit, I'm suppose to be tougher than this. But all I feel like is crying." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	burnwithlight 2012-01-29 01:40 am UTC (link)
	"Hey," Gio says, putting a hand on her shoulder. "Everybody's allowed one or two, out of sight, in reasonable circumstances. You're entitled. In any case, I'm not sure this workout is doing it's job. What can I do?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anger_issues 2012-01-29 02:39 am UTC (link)
	"I... just..." And suddenly, there is uncharacteristic tears. And hugging. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	burnwithlight 2012-01-29 03:18 am UTC (link)
	And Gio holds her supportively, and tight, and mutters comforting platitudes in French, which Rikki doesn't even speak -- on purpose. Platitudes are useless right now anyway, so better to go with soothing sounds. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anger_issues 2012-01-29 04:02 am UTC (link)
	Rikki pulled back after a moment. "Thanks," she said. "I needed that." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	burnwithlight 2012-01-29 05:50 am UTC (link)
	"You're welcome. And my lips are sealed." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anger_issues 2012-01-29 06:18 pm UTC (link)
	Her lips twitched upward just a little bit. "You're the best, Gio." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	burnwithlight 2012-01-29 08:26 pm UTC (link)
	"Thanks. I try. Now let's get you some water." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anger_issues 2012-01-29 10:53 pm UTC (link)
	"Yeah, okay," Rikki said. "Thanks, again, Gio. Don't know what I'd go without ya." (Reply to this)(Parent)

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