"Impressive," Rodney said to Glitch, when he demonstrated a hurricane kick for her. He bowed slightly. "Thank you, thank you…" he said. Rodney raised an eyebrow. "How'd you sleep last night?" she asked. "Could have been better. Cain was snoring and I was on a floor….but otherwise good. No nightmares," Glitch said.
"I can understand how that feels. I felt the same way for the first few months," Rodney stated empathetically. Glitch looked over at her. "So, where is Aiden this morning?" he asked. "With DG, Azkadellia and Jeb. Why?" Rodney asked. "He's a cute kid," Glitch said, sitting on a rock. "Yeah he is. Hey. What are you doing sitting down? We aren't done here yet," she said with a small smirk.
Glitch sighed. "I'm tired. I'm a thinker…not a…fighter…" he trailed when he saw Rodney's amused face. "Let me show you some of my….rhythm…" she said, extending her hand to help him up.
"Hold it steady. Geez," Julia said, placing her hand ontop of Cain's shaking one. He stopped. "There, now aim the bow for the tree trunk…" she said, stepping away. "Aren't I supposed to be teaching you how to use a weapon?" Cain asked. "Yea, but you're weapon challenged. Now, will you shoot the arrow already?" Julia asked.
Cain gave her a side look before shooting the arrow. It narrowly missed the pinecone which they had hanging by a string from Glitch's suit, hanging against the trunk. He turned and gave her a look like he saved the world. "Yea…ya missed," Julia said with a fake smile. Cain's face fell and he closed his eyes and sighed. "Fine, let's see you hit it…" Cain said. Julia stole her bow back from Cain and drew an arrow.
"Sure, better take a picture of this Cain because its going to be good…" she said. She shot the arrow and it struck the pinecone. She turned to face Cain mocking his face from earlier. Cain tried not to smile. "You've been at this longer," he said. Julia set her bow down and drew her small dagger. "Time for something new…" she said.
Glitch landed on his back and Rodney continued to move in place on the balls of her feet. "Come on, Glitch…" she said. Glitch groaned and struggled to stand up. "That hurt," he said. "Yea, it probably did…" Rodney nodded in agreement. Glitch gave her a look. "Thanks for the support," Glitch said. Rodney shrugged. "Its my job…" she stated simply.
Glitch finally stood up and turned to face her. Rodney positioned herself. "I've gone easy on you, because I don't normally hit girls…..but now I'll go all out rhythm…" Glitch stated, circling Rodney with a smile. "Ooo. I'm scared now," Rodney said, mocking worry. Glitch faked a jab, and then did a reverse cresant-kick, knocking Rodney's stray punch out of the way.
He grabbed her extended arm, and hip-threw her onto the ground. She looked up at him. "Nice one…" she said, trying to hide her pain and how impressed she was. Glitch offered her a hand up and she took it gratefully. "Shall we call it and go see Aiden?" Glitch asked. Rodney smiled. "You really like him, don't you?" she asked.
"I love kids. They're so fun and friendly, and they don't judge anyone by appearances…" Glitch said, looking away. "People who judge other people based on appearance is dumb. Although, I admit I have done it at times," Rodney stated. "Yea, well Aiden is the first young child in awhile that hasn't looked at me and gotten scared because I have a zipper on my head," Glitch said, reaching up and touching it.
"I don't even notice it," Rodney spoke up. "Really?" Glitch questioned. "Yep. Honestly that wasn't the first thing I noticed about you…." Rodney trailed. "Well, what did you notice?" Glitch asked with a smile. Rodney studied his face. "You remind me of someone I used to know. You got along with Aiden right off the bat, and your eyes always light up when you get excited," Rodney said.
"Wow. Thanks," Glitch said smiling slightly. Rodney nodded. "Let's go find Aiden," she said.