Pamela sighed "why does the male gender only think of power? There are no short cuts, Nicholas. Simply training and practice. You will get stronger when you get stronger. You can't run until you learn to walk" she said 

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Given that Phoebe was still unsure of what she wanted to do, this announcement was not welcome for
Her, but she still rose, and started towards the gym, with a slight frown, glancing about. She hastily tried to continue to think, formulating ideas and throwing out any she didn't think she could do.

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Connor looked up at the annoucement, but given that he was already in the gym, he was content to wait, hoping he didn't make a fool of himself, but decided that it didn't really matter.

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Kalinda smiled, finished her food and jogged towards the gym, happy and excited for what she was going to do, and hoping that she could maintain the balance she needed, and that she wouldn't be overwhelmed