It never feels good to get in trouble...

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Tripped and fell at the track today. I'm not hurt, but the coach was mad. Usually when I run I also meditate, it kills two birds with one stone and keeps me focused. But Jane Kellert's stride is really wide, and I didn't see when she got too close to me and... Well, I went down. When Coach Edd saw, he got mad at me for not paying enough attention.

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[fragrant_coffee]

...What did Barry say, exactly?

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Oh, no, nothing bad. He said, um... "Your legs are too valuable to this team for you to go messin them up with your hoodoo." Then he said under his breath, "If Diego doesn't like it then he can have a Bronx cheer from me."

I'm fine, I told you! I think I have a little bruise on my arm, but it's not Jane's fault, really. She just got into that habit, I think. Coach Edd is just being overprotective because the team lost so badly last year.

[fragrant_coffee]

"Bronx cheer"? What is he, five?

Wait, hoodoo?

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I guess I don't really know what "Bronx cheer" means, then.

Yes, that's what he said... He's said it before, a couple of times. It's all right, lots of people say stuff like that. It would be too draining to try to prove it to everyone... And some people still think it's a trick even if they see it with their own eyes.

[duck_gimshoe]

Glad to hear you're alright, little miss. I've had my share of trips and falls and I know they're not fun.

That coach of yours sounds a bit harsh, pal. It's not like you fell down on purpose so he shouldn't have gotten mad at you. Any case, I'm sure your pops will set him straight.

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Is that why you always wear a bandaid on your face, Chief Gumshoe?

Also, most coaches are like this, or that's what the other kids on the team say. He's right, I probably wouldn't have fallen if I was looking around instead of meditating... But I guess he and my father have an understanding now.

[duck_gimshoe]

Erm, this thing? Nah, this is from shavin' in the morning. I doubt you'll ever have to face that problem.

Ah, it's been a while since I've played any competitive sports...I forgot what it's like to have a coach. Well, glad to hear it's been sorted out. Be careful not to hurt yourself, little miss!

[wrightswrongs]

How big is this big spring meet, exactly?

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Um, if we do well, we get to go onto the Southern California meet, and if we do well there, we can go on to state! Last year the juniors and seniors did well, and I did all right, but we didn't make it past the Southern California meet. Our relay was pretty bad...

[mediumfey]

I'm so glad you didn't get hurt Pearly!

And if you need me to deal with anyone, you let me know!

I'll give them a thing or two!

[walk_the_wock]

What?? Coach yelled at ya!?? You want I should bust him up for ya?