Chevelle Corduroy sat at the bar, a full bottle of tequila in hand... but made no effort to take a fraction of a sip. Rather, she looked down at the wooden counter, her face blank. I soon arrive, placing a hand on her back; she looks up as I give her a look of sympathy. She looked at me for a bit... sobbed, then pulled me into a hug. I Don't stop her, instead, I hug her back, allowing her to let out her emotions.

"He lived a good life. Appolo Creed, Al Dillon, Chubbs Peterson, Greef Karga... he had great roles that everyone will remember,"

Chevelle: sniffles "... Ah know."

"Your mom and sisters are waiting, we were all hoping you'd like to marathon Rocky and Creed movies."

Chevelle: wipes away a tear and smiles "Ah'd love that."


See you in the stars, Carl Weathers
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