[center][color=teal][h2]Jessamyn "Jess" Bailey[/h2][/color][/center]

[color=teal]"Uh, well..."[/color] Jess blurted, panic rising. Some of the questions, given the situation, were bound to turn out awkward. Although the presence of two anchors muted surrounding emotions, it was obvious just from Roxy's face that she thought the same. Yet neither could explain why. The display of uncertainty had already prompted Laura to write down notes, and Jess couldn't risk letting on anything more.

[color=teal]"Yeah. Sounds like a good idea,"[/color] she continued, trying to keep her tone sounding calm. [color=teal]"We're not exactly used to asking each other things, but... Well, that's the point of the exercise."[/color] She forced a laugh before turning to Roxy. [color=teal]"Speaking of exercise... Physical exercise. How about that as an activity?"[/color]

She took a deep breath. There was no shame in asking for help. It wouldn't inconvenience Roxy. On the contrary, if they connected better, it would benefit both of them.

[color=teal]"Would you be ok helping me train?"[/color]

She didn't specify what kind of training. Best to avoid mentioning anything that could bring on suspicion, but the fact was, learning self defense could be more than just a way to bond. It could become a necessity.