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[justicereigns]

Other than going cold turkey, what can you do to deal with an addiction? And how do you know for sure that it is an addiction? Especially if it's something you still need in your life? Like work, or exercise, or food, or sex, or whatever.

- S

[A is for Action: At the Sycamore Cycles, Smoker seems pretty well focused. Nothing out of the ordinary going on with him, even if he is wearing the leather jacket despite the heat, that's still not that unusual for Smoker. And it's a lot cooler this week than last. This time it's not jazz on the radio, but rock instead, although he doesn't appear to be enjoying himself any less. However, upstairs, he keeps playing with a pen, apparently trying to chew gum and smoke at the SAME TIME, and fidgeting about with wanting to make coffee... and not wanting to. Weird. Even for Smoker.]

[B is for Baseball: At the batting cages, Smoker cranks up the speed to as high as it will go, and despite wearing very dark motorcycle goggles at night, he does seem to be hitting the balls fairly regularly. It's cheating though, he's just got the rhythm figured out, and he needs a pitcher. Preferably not like Garp though, no one needs to practice batting cannonballs, not even someone who wants to catch the future pirate king.]

[C is for Carp: And then he's just fishing. And he looks really really out of place with it. Like he's the fish debating whether to go for the bait despite the obvious hook or leave it be and look somewhere else. Decisions, decisions.]

Comments

3/3

[justicereigns]

[And please ignore how his face is currently the color the strawberries he introduced her to. Because there is NOTHING that can fix that.]

[But he's gotta do this, at least he can be strong about it!]

You're way more important to me than him. So I care most about making sure you're okay. I'll figure something out, no matter what, but I don't want you to get hurt just because we're both fucking morons. Him and me, I mean, not you.

[S i g h.]

1/3 I think

[enchantressofore]

[ Aaaaand suddenly that mug is very very very fascinating to her.

Smoker and Ace had...

It's taking a little bit to process. ]

2/3

[enchantressofore]

[ Maybe more than a little bit. She feels far too warm suddenly.

They had kissed? There wouldn't be any other reason for Smoker telling her this unless it's what she thinks it is, too. And, as Smoker might expect, it does hurt a little. It's uncomfortable, not the idea of them being together, but...

Absently, a part of her wonders if this is why Ace said he wasn't interested in her, but thankfully she soon enough dismisses it as unimportant -- his reasons were his own and no one else's. All that matters in the end is that things are as they are. ]

3/3

[enchantressofore]

[ It probably feels like far too long to Smoker - it certainly does to Adela as she breathes out a sigh, allowing her shoulders to slump and leaning back in the chair after. She'll finally meet his eye again, still rather pink but smiling - a little forced, but at the same time not. ]

What you both do together is no concern of mine -- you need not worry for that. In fact, if that is what makes both of you happy I could ask for nothing more.

[justicereigns]

[Just...]

[Laughs nervously at that...]

I don't think happy is the right word.

I want to punch myself repeatedly.

[But he watches her cautiously, taking in every little reaction she has to get a better beat on it and to take his cues from her.]

[enchantressofore]

Well, it is still no concern of mine. Do not trouble yourself over it anymore Smoker.

[ She's not going to give away any more than that if she can help it, though Smoker might be able to pick up on the slightest bit of shakiness to her. It's hard, but... She'll bear it. ]

1/2

[justicereigns]

[She's almost too much like him.]

[Really.]

[Because he would be doing the same thing. Only times five. Since he's had twice as long to perfect it.]

[Which doesn't reassure him in the least.]

[He's almost tempted to ask Kuzan, since he was able to handle Smoker's teen years, but that would require explaining the severe awkwardness, which he hopes to never ever ever have to do again.]

Hn.

2/2

[justicereigns]

[He doesn't completely believe her, but going off the theory that she's reacting like he would, he would have preferred his friends went along with it and let him keep his pride for as long as he could.]

[So he cranks open the piece he's working and sets it up for her to do.]

Here, I think you can handle this part better than me, all right?

[Unless she wants space to flee. Because girls. Or something.]

[enchantressofore]

Very well.

[ She sets the mug down and makes her way over, taking over for the moment and honestly feeling quite happy to do so. If nothing else, it'll help keep her busy and her mind on other things at least. ]

[justicereigns]

[Relieved, and the tension in his shoulders obviously ebbs at it, as he shows her what he needed worked on and hands it over for her.]

So how's everything else going? Got any sword practice in with Tashigi yet?

[enchantressofore]

No, not yet. I have been trying this exercise that can be done with one leg though, to help keep my strength up. I think it was called Yoga?

[ She'll work away while they speak, finding it a little easier now that the topic has changed and they're on something easier, so to speak. ]

[justicereigns]

Yeah? Like balance or something?

[enchantressofore]

Balance, and to help retain strength in general. I do not wish to be physically weak when having my leg attached after all -- It will be hard enough learning to walk once more without having to rebuild lost strength on top of it.

[justicereigns]

[Nods.] Makes sense. [Head tilt.] You're enjoying it?

[enchantressofore]

I am not sure if enjoy is the right word... It is relaxing though, especially since sessions are done in a large group in the park. It is easier when I am not alone in learning it.

[ Learning something new and not being made to feel dumb because everybody else already knows it? Score!

She finishes tightening some bolts in before inspecting the parts, double-checking to see if there's anything too loose, too tight, or put in incorrectly before Smoker can take a look. ]

[justicereigns]

[Nods and gives her a thumbs up on the project.]

Sort of the theory behind calisthenics too. That and peer pressure. But I guess this is alleviates that instead?

[enchantressofore]

I suppose it does.

I find it is forcing my body to work in ways I had not thought it would as well, so if for nothing else it is good for that.

[justicereigns]

Is that a good thing?

[Usually he'd assume that was painful and traumatic.]

[enchantressofore]

I believe so? I am a little sore after but it becomes easier as I become more used to it.

[justicereigns]

That sounds right for exercises.

As long as you're not overdoing it.

[enchantressofore]

I would like to think I know better, considering that aside from work I often exercised with sword training.

[justicereigns]

[Sidelong.]

I might...

Usually overdo things myself.

[Puffs on cigars.] Especially exercise.

And fighting.

wtf I thought I replied to this

[enchantressofore]

[ Adela is actually no better as much as she claims otherwise, but it's not a lie if she believes it herself right?

... Right? ]

I am sure miss Tashigi already tells you off enough for that without my help, so I will not say a thing of it.

No worries XD

[justicereigns]

[Grins.]

And that is why you're my secret favorite.

[Because yes, Tashigi does all the time.]

[enchantressofore]

[ She frowns at him, trying to be stern over that one...

It probably doesn't look as stern when she's blushing though. ]

That is not funny.

[ Be nicer to Tashigi she just cares GOSH ]