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Asha arrived at the refectory bright and early. Well, she had woken up even earlier and pumped some bottles which she gave to some random attendant, before getting a plate of food that seemed safe enough. She sat on one end of the refectory, facing the entrance to see whoever came in. @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

Kal made his way into the refectory, humming a jolly little tune and bouncing his head along to it. With his hands, he slapped his thighs to the beat of the song. Too into the music in his brain, he didn't notice Asha at first, and simply went and served himself a plate of food. It was when he was done that he turned around to look for a seat when he finally spotted Asha. "Oh- Asha! Good morning," Kal greeted with a wave. He remembered Ryu's words to not be so energetic, so he'd do his best to keep his energy down to a chill level. @Mads | Roman 🥁 Asha 🎆 ? 🪱

... Asha had definitely been watching him as he fumbled around the refectory. "Oh- you know me." Asha put her silverware down. "Are you.. the same Kal that was in the tournament with me? Or do you know me from something else?" @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

"Same tournament! Can't believe we're back at it again for another," Kal bounced over to Asha's table. "D'you mind if I join you?" @Mads | Roman 🥁 Asha 🎆 ? 🪱

Hm, a lie from Albanes. There was someone here who she knew- quite personally. "I don't mind but- you know we're opponents, right? I just want to get that out of the way.." Asha said. ".. and I don't intend on losing." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

"Yeah, I get that," Kal nodded his head as he set his plate down. He grabbed a piece of bacon and chewed it, swallowing first before he spoke again. "You got tons of reasons to fight, I understand." @Mads | Roman 🥁 Asha 🎆 ? 🪱

"Mm. And apparently these fights are.. to the death. And even if you kill me, Kal, you can't win. So.. You should let me win." Asha said and folded her hands in front of her. "If I die with my powers, I'll blow up. You, and anyone else in that arena, will die with me." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

Kal made a face. "Oh man- So, like, a bomb? Oh man- That's horrible, Asha." @Mads | Roman 🥁 Asha 🎆 ? 🪱

"Yes, a lot like a bomb. Usually the leaders of my village give away their powers as soon as they show signs of death, since the destruction of the blast is.. A lot." Asha sighed. "I don't intend on giving my powers away again. Under any circumstances." "So.. Will you let me win, Kal..?" Asha asked earnestly. "I-i need to get home to my family, and my people. I'll try my hardest to get us out of here- I did it back on Chen's, and I'll do it again. And if I can't do it until after our fight, I'll do my best to get you back somehow too." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

Kal looked at his plate of breakfast. Once more, he grabbed a piece of bacon and ate it. When he spoke, his voice was quieter. "I heard you had a baby," Kal offered her a small smile. "Congrats, Asha. What's your baby's name, if you don't mind me asking?" @Mads | Roman 🥁 Asha 🎆 ? 🪱

... He wasn't going to just lay down and die. She had to respect it, but that would just mean that his end would be much less.. Easy. For both of them. Killing people who did not move with her powers was easy, she had done it before. But if Kal was moving and jumping around like he always did, she would have a much harder time. Her shoulders slumped a bit and she glanced down at her own plate of mostly untouched food. "Mm.. Yeah, five weeks ago, Kaisa.. Then four years ago, Dekha. And six, Lupita.. And my brother Asher is doing well." Asha said. "And two of my friends back home adopted one of the orphaned village kids a few years back too." "Everything was going pretty well in Mlipuko.. The population has been rising again." Asha said. "I was just supposed to be leaving on a relaxing weekend trip when I was taken.. Tomorrow I was supposed to be back and working on more projects." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

"Kaisa! That's a good name," Kal's smile widened into a genuine grin. "Dekha, and Lupita, too! Great taste. And I'm glad to hear that your brother's doing well, too!" "It sounds like everything's going well for you," Kal smiled. He looked down to his hands. ".. Or, that it was going well for you. I'm sorry that you're not with your family, that you're not home, and that you're not going on a weekend trip." He took in a deep breath. "I'm sorry that I haven't decided yet on what I'm going to do about our fight. I don't want us to have to fight.. I wish we didn't have to." @Mads | Roman 🥁 Asha 🎆 ? 🪱

".. Kaisa was the name my husband had always wanted to pick for a daughter." Asha said. The only one she hadn't chosen. "I really don't want to fight either, I'm obviously not in a condition to win against an opponent as fit as you are trying his hardest to win. We'll probably both get maimed from my powers, they're not exactly precise.." ".. What do you have back home to return to, Kal? You married yet..?" @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“It’s a beautiful name,” Kal hummed. “I really, really don’t wanna fight. Maybe I can try and work something out with one of the people working here? Then, we won’t have to, and things’ll be okay.” At Asha’s question, Kal gave a shake of his head. “Nothing. I got nothing and no one- Just the channel. I got a dog, though. Border collie. He’s chilling at a friend’s house. Marriage- That’s been kinda out of the question for me. Lot of people wanna get married because I have money or they’re big fans, but I don’t think I wanna date a fan or someone who’s money hungry. So I’ve been lacking in that category, but it’s alright.” @Mads | Roman 🥁 Asha 🎆 ? 🪱

"Kal, I can usually appreciate your positivity, but I don't think being blindly optimistic will be helpful here. I need to be realistic." Asha said. "And there's nothing wrong with not being married just-.. It seems like I have more things to get back to than you do." "Please just keep that in mind, I'd rather talk about other stuff now.." Asha sighed. "I haven't been able to watch your channel in a long time, how has it been?" @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“Yeah, you do have more things to get back to than I do,” Kal paused. “I got.. Something maybe going for me, something kinda big and new. Some weird guy here has some answers for me, so that might affect things back home. It’s complicated and messy though.” “But yeah, we can change the subject,” Kal cleared his throat. “It’s been doing alright! Still getting a lot of donations from the streams I do, so my city’s been doing really well. Been doing more climbs and doing some dangerous stuff, got most of it recorded and I got a ton of cool things planned. Y’know, once we’re out of here.” @Mads | Roman 🥁 Asha 🎆 ? 🪱

Asha thought for a moment. Something big and new.. A weird guy has answers.. Complicated and messy.. "... Do you have a baby momma out there?" Asha guessed. @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

Kal, unable to help himself, burst into laughter. The young man laughed and wrapped an arm around his stomach when it started to ache. “No, no no, no, I don’t,” His laughter turned into giggles. His smile was bright on his face. “I don’t- I’ve been super careful about things- I’m not a dad!” His smile flickered slightly. “Though, it’s got something to do with my dad.” @Mads | Roman 🥁 Asha 🎆 ? 🪱

Asha didn't really laugh back, kind of just staring on at Kal. It was a genuine guess, what internet celebrity as handsome as him didn't have a mystery bastard child out there somewhere? "Your dad? I thought your dad was a deadbeat good for nothing loser, if what you told me your mom told you is true.." Asha said. "Is he causing more problems? I'll blow him up if he's out there hurting any more ladies." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“I don’t know if he’s harming any more women,” Kal spoke seriously. His smile entirely disappeared. “I barely know anything about him, other than what you’ve already said. Apparently, there’s this freaky guy here who spoke to me at the party. He said he knew about him , about me, and was being really weird about things. So, from this guy, I need to find out more about my dad. I did learn his name, though- Marco.” @Mads | Roman 🥁 Asha 🎆 ? 🪱

"Marco.. Well, that's not a very helpful name. Your dad could be one of millions of.. Marco's out there." Asha said, her tone much closer to Kal's serious one. "Think he's your brother or something? If it's a guy, I don't know what else he could have to do with your dad.." Oh Asha, there certainly was a man out there who had a lot to do with Marco.. @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“I know,” Kal ran a hand through his dark hair. “It’s such a common name. I’m sure he’s got a last name that might set him apart, but I don’t know it.” He paused for a moment. “A brother? I don’t know- My Ma didn’t have any other sons, but maybe Marco had children? So my half brother? But he’s so weird- He’s got, like, the whites of his eyes are black, and he’s got gold feathers in his hair, and he’s creepily mysterious. I dunno what to make of this guy.” Once more, Kal paused. “Be careful around that guy, alright? I dunno what he’s capable of, but I wouldn’t want you to get hurt by him.” @Mads | Roman 🥁 Asha 🎆 ? 🪱

".. I think that guy might be a demon, haunting your father for his crimes or something. That might make more sense than that thing being related to you.." Asha hummed. "And Kal, you don't have to worry about your dad harassing me, I can make bombs in five seconds. He should watch out for me because if I ever find him I'd-" Asha cleared her throat. "Do something un-ladylike. Probably." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“If that guy’s a demon, he’s gotta not mess with me. When we touched, it felt like he electrocuted me or something. I definitely hope we’re not related.” Kal gave a small chuckle. “I was talking about the guy with feathers in his hair, but honestly, I think you can take him and Marco down. You’re real strong, Asha!” @Mads | Roman 🥁 Asha 🎆 ? 🪱

".. Electrocuted?" Asha asked, and smiled as Kal went on. "Awe, thank you. I think I could easily do that. Lemme know your dad's address when you find it, and I'll ship him a special package straight from Mlipuko." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“Yeah! Electrocuted. He’s definitely got, like, lightning powers.” At Asha’s offer, Kal let out a genuine laugh as he nodded his head. “I’ll for sure take you up on that! I’ll let you know.” @Mads | Roman 🥁 Asha 🎆 ? 🪱

"Mm, I'm sure he'd be pretty surprised by it." Asha chuckled. "But who knows, maybe you have a legion of demonic half brother/demons out there that are just waiting to meet you." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“Oh man- You’d have your work cut out for you in taking them out,” Kal laughed. “Demon half brothers- Ugh! The horror!” @Mads | Roman 🥁 Asha 🎆 ? 🪱

"Woaghhhh, the horrors..!" Asha exclaimed, then laughed. "Oh, Kal, it's been a while since I've just been able to joke with someone. Even back home." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

"Really?" Kal grinned. "Well- I'm glad that we're able to laugh and joke around, even if it's here!" @Mads | Roman 🥁 Asha 🎆 ? 🪱

"Everything's real official back home, and my husband has been too busy watching the kids while I rest for me to talk to many people." Asha said. "In Mlipuko, mothers aren't supposed to leave their homes for five weeks and just stay with the baby right after it's born.. Today was supposed to be my second day out. I've been meaning to go take a look around the rest of the island, but.. it's just so hard for me to get around right now." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“D’you want me to help you?” Kal asked with a smile. “I could give you a piggyback ride.” @Mads | Roman 🥁 Asha 🎆 ? 🪱

"Kal-" Asha laughed. "I know you're strong, but I'm almost three hundred pounds. I don't think that'd work." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“I got my powers, they could lend a hand,” Kal grinned. “Come on, let’s take a look at the island, I haven’t had a good look at it myself.” @Mads | Roman 🥁 Asha 🎆 ? 🪱

"Lending a hand is different from actually being able to do it-" Asha said. "Roman can't even lift me up for too long, and he's just a bit smaller than you. There's no way you can carry me around the whole island." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“But I bet he’s not as strong as I am,” Kal grinned. “Come on, lemme give it a try. As long as you’re comfortable, of course.” @Mads | Roman 🥁 Asha 🎆 ? 🪱

".. Let me finish my breakfast first, and I'll think about it." Asha said and looked back down at her full plate. "Maybe while we're out there later I can show you some fireworks. I've gotten a lot better since the last tournament. I can make designs in them now." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“Oh yeah, breakfast,” Kal chuckled as he looked at his plate. He forgot all about it. “I’d love to see your fireworks! I bet they look awesome.” @Mads | Roman 🥁 Asha 🎆 ? 🪱

"Mhm.. This isn't the most traditional meal for a new mother, but I tried to pick out things that are similar enough. Albanes says she is sending bottles back home to my husband for Kaisa, but I'm not sure she honest.." Asha said. "Do you have any requests for what you'd like to see in the sparkles? I can get pretty intricate." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“Damn- I hope she’s sending the bottles back. That’d be such a waste, and your baby needs it,” Kal frowned. “Oh- Requests? Man- I’m willing to take anything! I’m just excited to see how cool your powers are.” @Mads | Roman 🥁 Asha 🎆 ? 🪱

"Well, it would hurt to not make the bottles, so I don't have much of a choice but to hope they're actually going somewhere.." Asha sighed. "And anything? What about- your face! I can probably do that- to clarify I do not have practice making your face.. That would be weird. I could do it on the spot if I had some time to practice." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“Still, I hope they’re going back home,” Kal sighed. He hummed a little. “I wouldn’t be freaked out if you knew how to make my face! I think it’d be a bit cool. But hmmmm, let’s see.. Think you can make the face of a dog?” @Mads | Roman 🥁 Asha 🎆 ? 🪱

"A dog? What kind? I only know a few by name.." Asha said. @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“Oh- Uh- Any kind would be chill!” Kal smiled. @Mads | Roman 🥁 Asha 🎆 ? 🪱

"Any kind.. hm.. Alright, I can try to make you a dog." Asha smiled and picked up her piece of bread with some fruit on it. @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“Thanks, Asha! Appreciate it big time.” Kal hummed. He continued to eat his breakfast. @Mads | Roman 🥁 Asha 🎆 ? 🪱

She nodded, and finished up her meal as well. Once that was all done, she wiped her face with a cloth and stood up. "Okay.. Are you sure you wanna try to carry me, Kal? I have serious doubts.." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“I’m sure I wanna try!” Kal grinned as he gave her two thumbs up. “We’re gonna check out this island together!” @Mads | Roman 🥁 Asha 🎆 ? 🪱

"If you're sure.. You can put me down whenever and I'll manage." Asha said and adjusted her robe to be as sturdy as possible. "My uh.. ah.. um.." She mumbled something under her breath. ".. My chest hurts, and I'm not all together yet um.. Down there. So try to keep that in mind." Asha said sheepishly. To no other man on this island would she ever say that to. @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“Nah, I’ll be able to carry you, you won’t have to walk at all,” Kal reassured with a grin. At her warnings, he nodded his head. “I’ll keep that in mind, I’ll be really careful.” @Mads | Roman 🥁 Asha 🎆 ? 🪱

"Alright. I'm ready then." Asha said, and nodded her head a little. @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

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"Alright!" With one smooth motion, Kal scooped Asha up into his arms in a bridal pose. He made sure to be careful as he got her into a comfortable position. His arms didn't shake, and his form didn't waver as he confidently carried her. "And there we go! Feeling comfy?" @Mads | Roman 🥁 Asha 🎆 ? 🪱

The physics on this made no sense to her, but then again, this was Kal Valdez. His whole thing was defying physics and gravity. She wrapped the arm that was touching his chest to hold on to his back instead. "You're- you're sure you got me?" Asha asked. "I'm fine if you are." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

"I gotcha," Kal smiled. "You don't weigh much- You're like carrying some grapes. I gotcha." @Mads | Roman 🥁 Asha 🎆 ? 🪱

"Grapes? Hah, Kal. You don't gotta lie now." Asha chuckled just a bit. "Do you have a place in mind to go to? I haven't gone too far away yet." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

"Nah, for real!" To prove his point, Kal did a squat while carrying Asha. "Like a few grapes!" Chuckling, he stood back up. "I have no idea where to go- We'll just go wherever my feet lead us to!" @Mads | Roman 🥁 Asha 🎆 ? 🪱

Asha was entirely convinced Kal was going to fall over when he squatted, and her arm tightened around his back. Thankfully, he didn't topple. "Alright- that works for me." Asha said. "I think sitting somewhere outside would be nice.." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“Alright! Maybe I’ll find somewhere that has a bench for you to sit, and it’s got a nice view, too.” Kal hummed. @Mads | Roman 🥁 Asha 🎆 ? 🪱

"A bench and a view.. Sounds like a plan!" Asha nodded. "You lead." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“Alright! Off we go!” And with that, Kal headed off with Asha. @Mads | Roman 🥁 Asha 🎆 ? 🪱