…Thanks. [There is a long moment of silence as he absorbs the explanation at a pace his still-drowsy brain can manage - and then, suddenly, he recalls that he was in the midst of tugging at his shoes before careening into the wall like an idiot. With this realization comes embarrassment with all the subtlety of a rock dropping on him. The only thing worse is if he had dented the wall with his head; he can only hope he didn't. Speaking of heads, he will be hanging his in response.]
[The guy doesn't miss that amused expression, but he convinces himself that Anthony isn't the kind of guy to go further and cruelly make fun of him. He doesn't tolerate mockery all too well.]
Besides feelin' pretty stupid... think I'm ok. [He rubs at his sore head thoughtfully, bringing his fingers to his face. No blood on them - good.] I take a lot a' bumps like this in the ring... probably harder. Know I gotta be careful with that kind a' thing... y'always hearin' 'bout boxers who've gone punch-drunk an' can't fight no more, they don' live like they used to, y'know? I never want that t'happen.
No. No, we certainly wouldn't want that to happen. [There wasn't much else to say to the thought, despite how his dark eyes surveyed Mac. He smiled as warmly as he could.] Best to be careful with that, especially with trying to start up matches.
[That smile is always reassuring, and it helps to lighten the mood.]
Hey, y'know... [A grin tugs at the corners of his mouth.] Luffy an' I - ain't sure if y'ever met 'im - but we been talkin' lately 'bout fightin', 'cause he's a boxer too. So soon, I'm havin' a title bout. I'm real excited about it.
Yeah. [He trails off, thoughtfully.] All I know right now is that it's probably gonna be at the Dome. When Luffy an' I get other details down, I'm gonna letchya know, f'sure.
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Date: 2011-10-28 02:30 am (UTC)[He's trying very hard not to outright laugh.]
Thought it'd do you good to lie down.
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Date: 2011-10-28 02:39 am (UTC)Aw geez.
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Date: 2011-10-28 02:48 am (UTC)[At least he sounds genuinely concerned... even if he still looks amused.]
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Date: 2011-10-28 03:01 am (UTC)Besides feelin' pretty stupid... think I'm ok. [He rubs at his sore head thoughtfully, bringing his fingers to his face. No blood on them - good.] I take a lot a' bumps like this in the ring... probably harder. Know I gotta be careful with that kind a' thing... y'always hearin' 'bout boxers who've gone punch-drunk an' can't fight no more, they don' live like they used to, y'know? I never want that t'happen.
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Date: 2011-10-29 09:13 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-10-29 09:51 pm (UTC)Hey, y'know... [A grin tugs at the corners of his mouth.] Luffy an' I - ain't sure if y'ever met 'im - but we been talkin' lately 'bout fightin', 'cause he's a boxer too. So soon, I'm havin' a title bout. I'm real excited about it.
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Date: 2011-10-31 09:07 pm (UTC)I expect you'll let me know the formal when and where. Wouldn't dream of missing it.
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Date: 2011-11-01 01:39 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-11-01 02:23 am (UTC)no subject
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