Last Chance

*ever since the General Van incident at Tarqaron, things haven't been going well for our young swordsman: he's been making a lot of mistakes when trying to stop crimes, causing the crooks to get away more often*

*Vibes catches up with Louis*

Vibes: Hey bud, got a minute?

Hey, Vibes… what's up?

*Vibes gulps*

Vibes: Louis this is a bit...well....it's a bit...awkward.

Louis: Look just say it.

Vibes: Well you've been kind of...making some goofs and...

Louis: And what?

Vibes: We think you need to take a break.

I'm fine, Vibes. Just been off my game a bit.

*Vibes groans*

Vibes: Look, I've been trying to give you the nice version. I'm asking you nicely now
to back off for a bit. Trust me if it was coming from the others it would
be a lot harsher. I'm trying to help you so you don't get lectured by Sal!

Tch. Fine. I "back off" for you guys. *muttering under his breath as he walks away*

*Vibes speeds off and sees Sal*

Sal: I told you to get him to me. Not to get there first.

Vibes: Sal, don't you think you're being a bit harsh on him? Mistakes happen.

Sal: The odd mistake is fair enough. But this has been consistent. With our work
mistakes could cost lives.

*can hear them*

*They don't know he can hear them*

Vibes: Look Sal let me keep an eye on him, maybe help him loosen up a bit.

Sal: This is why I wanted to talk to him Vibes! You have to be clear, you
can't send mixed messages.

Vibes: You know you're starting to sound like your Mum. Are you going to keep
him from having pizza too?

Sal: You know one day your mouth is going to get you in serious trouble Vibes.

-_-* *listens*

*Vibes sighs*

Vibes: Even if you did want him to take a break, how are you going to enforce it?

Sal: You're right Vibes, I can't. Chances are he'll just do what he wants to do anyway.
But long term him taking a break will do him good.

*not exactly happy about this*

*Vibes groans*

Vibes: Have you spoken to the others about this?

Sal: No I decided to go rogue and do this for the heck of it, what do you think?

Vibes: Alright, no need to be sarky!

*eyes narrow*

*Vibes groans*

Vibes: Look I think we ought to get him to Anty, it might be a psychological thing.

Sal: OK, let's do that. He's helped me out enough times.

Vibes: Don't I know it!

*relaxing at a nearby cafe*

*Vibes speeds toward the cafe*

Vibes: Let me handle this ok?

Sal: Fine. But this time actually talk to him!

*eye twitch*

*Vibes enters the cafe*

Vibes: Hi Louis, you alright?

I'm fine.  

*Vibes raises an eyebrow*

Vibes: If that's fine I'd hate to see you when you're narked off.

Meh.

*Vibes looks seriously at Louis*

Vibes: Look if it was up to me I'd just look the other way and let you carry on. But Sal
seems to have had a bit of a mard on lately, think this whole General Van thing
made her a bit paranoid. All I'm asking is you keep your head down for a couple
of days. That's not so bad, is it?

Fine. And I'm sure you 2 think I need therapy or something, right?