Nikolai
Not all truths
Belong to the light
Belong to the light
The slight bit of encouragement is barely heard over the internal screaming going on in Nikolai's head. How the fuck is he unable to move this thing? He had no idea that he was so weak. It's embarrassing, degrading, humiliating. All of the above and more, and Nikolai really just wants to set the damn thing on fire at this point.
As it is, the young Ascended gives it one more try. Finally, finally the ladder shifts. He's able to push it off of himself and send it crashing beside him. Flopping down, he eyes Wessex grumpily, "Next time, mind helping me with strength training?" He's a grown ass man (sure Nikki, sure), so that was just ridiculous. But it is a harsh lesson that he needs more physical training, not just mental.
As it is, the young Ascended gives it one more try. Finally, finally the ladder shifts. He's able to push it off of himself and send it crashing beside him. Flopping down, he eyes Wessex grumpily, "Next time, mind helping me with strength training?" He's a grown ass man (sure Nikki, sure), so that was just ridiculous. But it is a harsh lesson that he needs more physical training, not just mental.
Some lie in wait
For you to step into the shadows
For you to step into the shadows