Third time's a charm

by **Will Stanton** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 6:16 am

Will was in the DR again, her hair in a ponytail, as she was back in that boxing ring program of hers, going longer and stronger.
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by **Samantha McManus** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 2:41 pm

Oddly enough, it was Ms. McManus who settled into the observation deck this time, quirking a brow as she watched.

by **Will Stanton** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 2:45 pm

Will was holding her own, somewhat, though the gradually increasing numbers of enemies were beginning to get their hits in, as the simulation had been running for some time.

by **Samantha McManus** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 2:47 pm

She kept close watch for whether Will could handle this.

by **Will Stanton** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 2:52 pm

Will was being forced into a corner--not a surprise after twenty plus minutes of this--but she was still, at least, on her feet.

by **Samantha McManus** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 2:55 pm

Ms. McManus queued up a command to end the simulation, but didn't execute it yet.

by **Will Stanton** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 3:02 pm

Will took a vicious shot to the jaw, and wobbled a bit, throwing up a (regular, non-shapeshifty) guard to try to give herself some more time to recover from that one.

by **Samantha McManus** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 3:02 pm

Her finger hovered over the confirmation button.

by **Will Stanton** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 3:10 pm

Another blow came in, and Will, slipped between the ropes to buy herself some space, but she was clearly outnumbered here.

by **Samantha McManus** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 3:12 pm

She ended the simulation, waiting for a few moments after to let Will catch his or her breath.

by **Will Stanton** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 3:17 pm

Will, doubled over, had her hands on her knees as she got her breath back.

"Who's there?"

by **Samantha McManus** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 3:24 pm

"It's Professor McManus."

"What were you trying to accomplish here, Will?"

by **Will Stanton** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 3:28 pm

"Professor!" Will said, suddenly straightening up. "It's...I'm...sorry, ma'am!"

by **Samantha McManus** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 3:34 pm

"Doesn't quite answer the question, does it?"

by **Will Stanton** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 3:40 pm

"I was..."

A notable pause.

"...letting off some steam, ma'am."

by **Samantha McManus** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 3:42 pm

"You were in over your head. Did you set any failsafes?"

by **Will Stanton** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 3:43 pm

"It hasn't come up, honestly."

by **Samantha McManus** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 3:44 pm

"When was it supposed to, if they already had you on the ropes?"

by **Will Stanton** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 3:52 pm

"If I got in serious trouble, I could always shift into a liquid or something.

Plus, the danger room has safeties."

by **Samantha McManus** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 3:55 pm

"It has considerably less, when dealing with someone who's been trained. I'm sure your jaw found that out the hard way."

by **Will Stanton** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:00 pm

"I've had worse..."

by **Samantha McManus** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:07 pm

"We have worse when we've no other choice. This is borderline self-inflicted..."

by **Will Stanton** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:09 pm

"Yes, ma'am. I'm sorry, ma'am."

by **Samantha McManus** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:14 pm

She sighed.

"Didn't... didn't I teach you better than this, Will?"

by **Will Stanton** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:18 pm

"...I'm sorry?" Will said, honestly confused.

by **Samantha McManus** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:22 pm

"What were you trying to prove, here?"

by **Will Stanton** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:25 pm

"I...I don't think...I don't think I have to prove anything to anyone."

by **Samantha McManus** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:27 pm

"This is a meat-grinder of a scenario, Will. You were going to fall."

by **Will Stanton** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:28 pm

"Eventually. But a little but longer each time."

by **Samantha McManus** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:29 pm

"And what does that show? That you can take punishment?"

by **Will Stanton** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:32 pm

"I'm not trying to prove anything to anyone! Who cares what I do in my spare time," she said, taking a more defensive pose.

by **Samantha McManus** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:40 pm

"I'd wanted to discuss something with you, but... perhaps this is a bad time."

by **Will Stanton** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:58 pm

"Something to discuss with me?" Will said, surprised.

by **Samantha McManus** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:59 pm

"...you might want to come up here."

by **Will Stanton** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:01 pm

"Yes'm..." Will said, heading for the exit of the DR, and then climbing the stairs.

by **Samantha McManus** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:08 pm

"Will, Ryan won't be leading the X-Men, this coming semester."

by **Will Stanton** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:09 pm

"I am stunned, absolutely stunned to hear that," she deadpanned.

by **Samantha McManus** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:13 pm

"I need someone experienced who can step up."

by **Will Stanton** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:15 pm

"I'm sure Captain Britain would be happy to step up."

by **Samantha McManus** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:16 pm

"You've been at this longer than her."

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