[ There's always a tipping point. It happens the same as it does with Gladio, with Clint or Sam. Bellamy gets impatient, leaves an opening, and Shiro exploits it. But at the very least, Bellamy doesn't make it easy for him. He hits the ground hard, and then laughs, breathlessly before groaning as the presence of new bruises make themselves known. He pushes up on an elbow, then reaches to grip Shiro's hand. ]
I don't think the pod's necessary this time.
[ Probably for the best. ]
Are you even winded?
[ Complimenting Shiro is something of a minefield. Bellamy's privy to enough of his nightmares to know that he learned to fight this way through less than ideal circumstances. The skills are an asset and that's undeniable, but the fact that Shiro suffered to acquire them remains. ]
no subject
I don't think the pod's necessary this time.
[ Probably for the best. ]
Are you even winded?
[ Complimenting Shiro is something of a minefield. Bellamy's privy to enough of his nightmares to know that he learned to fight this way through less than ideal circumstances. The skills are an asset and that's undeniable, but the fact that Shiro suffered to acquire them remains. ]