A little b-ball for the soul

[Aurora]

He didn’t keep the ball for long.

A nod, “That makes sense. I just know sometimes it’s hard to step back and put things into perspective when things are going down.” Maybe that’s why she wasn’t a Guardian or an Arrow. She didn’t think, she acted.

A tiny smirk tugs at her lips, “You know, if you stopped smoking you’d breath better.” There wasn’t judgement, only a caring, friendly observation.

4 successes

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2022-04-05 10:03:52	Aurora rolls 6 to Basketball?(Dex+Ath) (10 Again)	8, 1, 10, 10, 1, 4, 6, 9	4 successes

[Winter]

He thought he could do it, but Aurora was just too agile.
On the berated topic of smoking, he did it for a reason, and even though it was probably lauded as a weakness by the rest, he considered it an act of self flagellation, a punishment.
Killing himself slowly. Dress up a vice as a virtue, yet another hypocrisy.
He grunts.
"Maybe you're right. But it's an old habit of mine"

3 successes

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2022-04-06 03:59:42	winter rolls 6 to basket dex + ath (10 Again)	1, 10, 6, 1, 1, 10, 1, 10, 2	3 successes

[Aurora]

A shrug, “Maybe. But that’s up to you, and who knows, maybe there is something I can do to help.” She was a Life Master after all, there might be something in her bag of tricks. “Plus, breathing that way is giving me an advantage here.” Not really. “But you do you, would just rather have you around for a while then smoke yourself to death.”

3 successes

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2022-04-06 11:36:25	Aurora rolls 6 to Basketball?(Dex+Ath) (10 Again)	8, 5, 8, 9, 6, 1	3 successes

[Winter]

"Nah, that would be cheating. Certain skills are better used when they are deserved", he deadpans, "Besides, aren't you a bit too cocky?"
With a swift movement he comes in possession of the ball, sending Aurora a few steps back. "Don't lose focus"

3 successes

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2022-04-10 07:48:21	winter rolls 6 to basket dex + ath (10 Again)	2, 10, 8, 1, 7, 3, 9	3 successes

[Aurora]

A shoulder shrugs briefly, “Depends on what you classify as cheating. I think there are certain situations where bending the rules per say is acceptable.” Saving someone’s life? Totally acceptable.
“Me? Cocky?” shaking her head, “Only with certain topics. Basketball is not one of them.” Sure, she was getting lucky, but she wouldn’t say cocky about it.

“Think I could say the same for you and your focus.”

3 successes

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2022-04-11 11:47:43	Aurora rolls 6 to Basketball?(Dex+Ath) (10 Again)	9, 5, 7, 8, 4, 9	3 successes

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[Aeolus]

You might want to wrap this up soon, since you're a bit overdue.

[Winter]

He wasn't one for last words. Even during arguments, he usually was content with letting his point across.
And although his competitive spirit would demand he attempts one last shot, he decides against it.
"The ends justify the means, sometimes. But that's an excuse to act, and not a moral one", he shrugs, "at the end of the day, you're still footing the bill, no matter what", he sighs.
"So, about that project. Next week sounds good?"

[Aurora]

His words rang true, and can only solemnly nod. “There is always a price.” And not one you want to pay, but have to.

“Sure! Looking forward to discussing it in more detail and having some amazing barbecue.” And she liked Winter’s company. He was a man of few words, but his words had value.

Going to close the thread here. Thanks for a really fun scene!!