A/N: Technically speaking, I did a double update yesterday and several days before, so there needn't be an update today or tomorrow.
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...but I don't want to screw you guys and gals over like that.
So! Once more into the fray! With a tidbit that never saw the light of day!
I'm working on "A New Archon" and "Practice Makes Perfect" in tandem. They should be ready soon.
So...here. A little something to tide you over while I ponder that question.
As ever, I own no references, quotes, themes or memes. Not a wit or a one! Lets all get along, eh?
"...I won't fight back. Go ahead."
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I Can Do This All Day
It was a perfectly good punch, Roman thought.
A singular strike struck him in the cheek and sent him spinning to the ground. His face struck the dirt, bounced once, and skidded across the street. He supposed it was too much to hope they'd stay down. Broken and battered, they nevertheless crawled back to their feet. A kick caught them in the ribs and hurtled them away. Still they didn't defend themselves.
"Look, kid. This has been a real enlightening experience, but I've got a schedule to keep and a train to catch...
Another kick. Ribs cracked. Ignore it. He felt nothing.
...so why don't you just take a nap?"
A blue eye flashed up at him. Still he tried to stand. "...enough of this crap. You've lost."
His victim grinned through bloody teeth. "I can do this all day."
Roman growled. "You! Are! Beaten!"
...all...day...!"
Roman cracked him across the head with his cane, wincing but a little when his adversary made no effort to dodge. His head snapped to the side, but still he stood. He wouldn't fight back! What kind of fool did that?! He'd seen this guy flatten buildings and eat Grimm for breakfast! So why?! Why wasn't he fighting back now?!
"Why?!"
Naruto grinned at him.
It was that smile again. That damn smirk of his.
"Because we're the same. We both...know what its like to be the outcast. I meant what I said." he spread his arms wide. "You're angry, aren't you? You feel like you have no control. So go ahead. Take it out on me. And when you feel better?"
He turned his head aside and spat out a tooth.
"Then we'll talk."
Roman snatched up his cane and stalked forward. "You wanna be the hero?! Then die like one-
Melodic Cudgel crashed down. A hand caught it.
"Neo?! What the hell?!"
A/N: Just a little fragment for something that may or may not became a story. Makes me sad, that, but there's the truth of it.
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