Feather Fumble

[Steel]

Steel was not a sore loser by any means...but he wasn't A fan on the subject either....He grips the bar and begins to pull himself up...each defeat rang through his mind as if it was a movie....his grip grows more and more as he eventually lets go looking at his hands....all completely red....his hands felt like he was pressing against hot metal....he grabs the bottle to sooth his hands...

this cant keep up....I have another match soon...and if I lose it..

His spine tingles...cold dread splashes against his body as if he was submerged into ice...he looks around to see the gym is completely empty...He expected as much.....not many people get up as early as he did...he enjoyed the solitude...He has made a friend in law and he hopes to gain more...but the company of his thoughts will do for now..he takes a sip from his water the cold relief washed through his body as the sweat beats down on his face as if he was in the middle of a tempestuous hurricane...He sets down the bottle sitting down wrapping his towel around his shoulders wiping the sweat off his back.

[Tiamat]

You can call Raven a lot of things, be it good or bad, you could never say Raven didn’t care about her fitness. With so many people looking to kick Raven’s ass, the least she could do was meet the halfway. Likewise, if she wanted to beat someone up, she wasn’t going to do it looking like a wimp. Plenty of the hero types coming after her for whatever reason.

So with that said, she made it at thing to go to the gym early. Especially one of the more secluded gyms. This meant that at some hours there would basically be no one around. This time was different, someone else beat her to the punch. As in some random guy she’s never seen before was in the gym. Sighing at the mere prospect of sharing the space with someone. Raven didn’t want to give it too much mind. Though Raven be it accidentally or purposefully did give this guy a mean glare.

Not being the one to start the conversation, Raven went to her own station wanting to get warmed up. Making sure to station herself a good distance away from the guy. Raven started things off with some light stretching after putting her bag down.

Spoiler

[Steel]

As steel sooths his hands he sees the woman step in giving him that cold hard aggressive glare....though he didn't like it....he minded his tongue. Until he sees her scare off more and more people out of the gym. He never stood for bullies and yet. He could tell she isn't doing this on purpose.
He makes his way towards the woman his hands slightly still damp from the cold water bottle he was gripping onto.


*Hey....I take your an. Experienced fighter. Though I can tell from the look upon your face your by any means not a people person. I don't understand why your giving off this evil glare at anyone who walks in here. This is a open gym for all of L.A.W.
Steel giving her a firm yet calm expression on his face as he crosses his arms. As he eyes her up he stands his ground not giving a much as an OUNCE of intimidation toward her.*

I was wondering if you could give me a little backstory here.

[Tiamat]

Raven went about her day normally. If people wanted to feel a particular way about her. So be it, yet if it was negative then fuck ‘em. Raven shot a glare at the first guy she saw in the gym. Seeing as how he had his own intense energy around him. It was the silent way of saying, “Don’t fuck with me”

Still Raven went on with her workout, if people were smart enough that means that no one would talk to her. People would leave the gym after Raven, but that's hardly her fault if they are pussy. Not even one second into her actual workout Raven would get approached by the same guy she first glared at. Fucking hell, take a hint Raven thought to herself

The guy would go on about how this was an open gym and Raven was being rude to the people already inside. Even more so he wanted Raven to give “a little backstory” You can’t be fucking serious right now…If you know I’m not a people person why come tak to me. Raven’s eyes squint angrily for a moment when the guy asks for a backstory, which could only mean an explanation. Backstory? Who the hell are you, I sure as hell don’t know you. Why don’t you start with your name? Or did your mother forget that when she dropped you off.

[Steel]

*steels eyes twitch in mild anger...he don't care to much for his mother being brought into this....his fists balled up his knuckles giving slight audible cracks as his knuckles dig deep into his palm he shakes his head trying to keep a cool head his brow furrowed as he looks at Raven DEAD IN THE EYES*

Lady...or bitch what ever you wish to be called....I'm feeling generous on letting that comment slide about my mother....she may not be mine by blood but she took time and effort on raising me right so i want a full apology and we can go our separate ways...or else...

*his eyes turn colder then ice his teeth clenched behind his lips he tries his best to keep himself restrained before throwing the fist punch at this women for speaking ill about his mother*

I had people talk shit about my family before and they sure as hell regret doing so in front of me. unless you want to feel that same kind of treatment I suggest you do the smart thing and keep my family name out of your god...damned mouth...or should I give you that beating YOUR mother failed to give you as a child.

*he keeps his stare heavily on raven daring her to make one wrong move. as soon as she opens her mouth steel would be ready to charge and attack...he is not a fan of violence but if his family is involved he will do ANYTHING to protect their name*

[Tiamat]

The longer this interaction was going on the more pissed Raven was getting. If people couldn’t handle her energy, well that sucks for them. So what if she was glaring at people? In all honesty, what Raven was doing was hardly a glare. So part of her was thinking that this guy just wanted to start a problem and be the hero that solved it. It didn’t help that Raven already came in with a sour mood, so her comments were more volatile than normal. Something the man in front of her was feeling very well. The comment about his mother simply that, a throw away comment. But it seems that Raven hit some sort nerve with that one.

Raven noticed the slight body movements this guy did. Everything said that he was gearing up for a fight. Even with the way he was talking, it was making it sound like Raven was the one walking on eggshells. Even demanding Raven for an apology, one that admittedly she should have apologized for. But with the way this guy was talking, hell he didn’t deserve one.

Sighing and shaking her head, Raven was honestly tired of this pseudo hero shtick. Oh so you are used to that sort of talk about your family. Well something has to be true there at least. All this talk about about what your going to do. Stuff it, you aren’t doing shit. Who the hell do you think you are. Don’t forget you started this. Now with that said, or else what are you going to do huh? Raven said in a tone that was condescending, but more serious as she met his challenge. Even pressing closer towards him, just showing that his size wasn’t scaring shit around here.

[Steel]

Steels blood boils. His fists clenched making audible cracks as he does everything in his power to restrain himself. He is on the verge on breaking this woman in two. but he stops himself as he calms himself down be it barley enough to stop himself from throwing a punch. He refuses to resort to violence. But this woman...Is dancing on thin ice. Very paper thin ice...

*He gives her a very cold glare he walks up to Raven his arms crossed as he is 3 feet from raven and his cold stare burrows deep into her eyes his tongue is red with how hard steel is biting down on it his face is in a slight pink hue very unnoticeable with how much rage is hiding behind his face*


My apologies....miss......I don't wish to start a fight...I will....take my leave if it suits your lone wolf persona or whatever you want to call it. I wish your luck on your training or...Whatever try not to break a nail
*He turns his back on raven leaving her to her training and his anger slowly burning away. In hopes the situation is defused...All it takes is one wrong move on either parties to escalate this. As he turns to leave he feels a weight has been lifted off his chest as if bricks have been broken off of his shoulders.

[Tiamat]

Raven could get a pretty good read on this guy. One of those classic goody two shoes that thinks he can help everyone. Though there was an added wrinkle that made him interesting. That budding anger underneath, the guy did a shit job at hiding it. Not that Raven cared, even if it came down to it, she would beat the crap out of him. But part of her did wonder…

Staring the tall man down, Raven had no intentions of backing down. At this point it was either they were brawling or he walked away. No way in hell Raven was going to be the one to back out here. Just when things were reaching their breaking point, Steel finally made a move.

Apologizing. Even more than that talking about how he didn’t want to start a fight. Which was a plain lie if his fists were any indication. Raven being Raven though she needed to have the last word. Yeah yeah, go fuck right off. No body is convinced with that superhero shit you got going on. Go save a cat from a tree or something. Lord knows your Mother wouldn’t want to see me mess you up Raven said as she inflected on the word mother. Sure it was ambiguous, but both parties knew well enough.

[Steel]

Steel stops in his tracks as the words play back into his head he turns to raven he sees the words leave her mouth. His expression is blank and he turns back to the door. His fingers dig DEEP into his palm drawing blood Raven...was it...I was hoping to make amends..as he twists his body to face raven again his eyes FILLED with rage he slams his fist to ravens right cheek



the blood boiling under his skin as the fist connects raven is knocked right on her ass her back slamming into the dumbbells as the weights tumble to the floor making a loud crash leaving the floor chipped. this was a big break for steel. he sees raven his eyes are of pure ice as his stare is threatening he struggles to restraining himself from lashing out further he keeps his cool the best he can. he dose not like resorting to violence but the moment his family was drawn to it. he felt every ounce to cause harm to her. He wants to keep going but he stops...he waits to see what raven does next, she doesn't look like a woman who would take a punch in the face like that. his eyes locked into hers as he scowls under his breath* keep....my mothers name...out of your GOD DAMN MOUTH!! I don't want to hear anything about her that ISN'T an apology. If you want beef keep it with ME..not with a woman you never even MET!!

[Tiamat]

Raven is smart enough to figure out she was pushing this guys buttons. Not that it was hard to figure, the man wore his emotions on his sleeve. So just in case anything were to start, no body could say it was Raven’s fault. Lies Confident in what she was doing was working. Raven figured that this guy would burst at some point. That or just walk away like a bitch. Looks like the latter was going to happen.

That is until the guy turned around and absolutely floored Raven with a stiff punch full of anger. WHA- Raven let out as she was blown to the side completely. Face contorting to the man’s massive punch. The gym practically shook with how Raven just got punched. Having to shake it off, Raven smiled at the man now. Well it looks like mother didn’t raise no coward Now standing upright, Raven knew what this guy started something that was going to get very violent. Is that right tough guy? Well you are just gonna have to force it out of me! Raven said as she readied herself in a fighting position. All bets were off now.