Obstacles (Cameo)

With a hand supporting her chin, Vy gives the only answer she can draw from all of this. Of course it goes more in depth then that, but the rest are less then even words to her. Least she's manged to get out that bit of information. Why they wouldn't clarify it immediately after presenting that it depends on the crime is beyond her. Or maybe the complete opposite as its quite obvious to her; nothing can be done simply unless located in the Capitol, where the life of luxury contains no difficulties or hidden answers. Well least she's not as dumbstruck as half of these cadets. Though compared to her partner she might as well be.

A much better answer just has to follow from him, right? He really needs to teach his magical ways of pointing out all these answers so quickly, in a book filled with far too many words & hardly enough pictures none the less. Is he trying to be a show off? Or is the a result from all those times Vy woke up and noticed him studying in his bunk. Only asking him will tell, and she has no interest in doing that. Letting him get everything right & staying quiet herself sounds like a perfectly reasonable plan. If only the rest would follow her plan for once.

Is this Matthew trying to be nice or an ass again? For some reason Vy can honestly not tell. Friends are usually the ones expressing concern over the need to study for a subject that's lacking. He could very well be acting nice again, or giving another rude comment. And he calls chicks confusing. With a short, brief huff sort of sigh she's just about to ask for his meaning behind this, until the teacher interrupts them. Now it's certainly out of negative content, even if that wasn't his purpose.

Eyes travel from her partner to the teacher that must really be enjoying standing while everyone else sits. Some people are far too power hungry. As if looking up at someone has ever intimidatied Vy though. She's not the shortest, but has had plenty encounters fighting someone taller. Those spars are always more fun to as she still often manages on top. In this circumstances? Well unless this is going to be the stupid final straw for her getting booted, she remains quiet & simply absorbs the words. "Can't wait, ma'am." She replies sarcastically after the instructor's finished talking, the sarcasm lacking from her tone yet very much there to her at least.

Expression's nutural until the teacher's walking away and Vy's gaze returns back to her awesome friend, face growing cold in the process. "Thanks captain ass hole. Is there anything else you'd like to point out to the class?" She asks rhetorically and sarcastically with a hushed voice. He's already mentioned more then enough, but perhaps he has more up his sleeve he's just waiting to embarass her with. Please let this class be over with soon.

For the first time ever in this academy a tad bit of luck comes Vy's way as no more questions follow up, and soon enough the class is actually over with all together. Even if Matthew's still sitting right next to her, she gets up and leaves without a word. He's made it very clear today that he has nothing but insults for her. Why should she keep trying? A bit of kindness was given on the buss, understanding over his situation and support, and it completely backfired on her. She would be an idiot to keep trying, if she's not one already given by Matthew's announcement over her studying skills. Yeah, he can come to her when his bipolar mood likes her again. Just never would of expected for it to be so soon.

No more then making it outside does Matthew decide to stop her. Grabbing ahold of her upper arm to pause her from her path. Guess he's more then just book smart to, because a couple of words sure as hell wouldn't of stopped her. This may hold her attention for a split second. Practically the same things that he said before is repeated, on how she's not getting the book stuff as much as the actual training. Can he not point out the obvious for a change? Or at least try to be nice about it? Of course not, it's Matthew. And he has to point out that he wasn't the only one to notice as well, and this might actually be the thing to get her out of the program. As if she even cares. Is this what he's waisting her time for?

About ready to leave, Vy still waits to get her own words in. "Thanks for your concern." Heavy sarcasm as always comes out because she'd rather him say nothing at all. This is how he gets his kicks, huh? Maybe not completely as a very shocking suggestion follows. He actually offers her help. This must be a joke. A way to figure out just how non book smart she is so he has more things to insult her for. For only a tiny moment does she considers this truthfully. A bit of tutoring could do a load for her, not from him though. "Yeah, I'll remember that." There's no hint that she actually wants to take him up on that in her voice, only her typical attitude. Sort of a 'i really don't believe you' type of tone. With that she leaves with her cold shoulder.

In all honest truth Vy needs to take up Matthew's offer on some help with studying. As much as she'd love to get kicked out, it'd be a shame if it was over her book grades. Not much of a hoot to go out with like sleeping with another cadet. So even if Matt's only doing it for a kick in the long run, she should give him a shot. Who knows, he could actually have a strike of kindness in him. Just to make sure it's not another incident that's going to backfire on her, she doesn't take it up currently. Might as well sleep on it and try to figure out his true intentions. Though going to find him at her old room may not be an option. One step in the male's building will set suspicion for anyone who witnessed her embarrassing punishment a couple weeks ago, could possibly even get her booted. Luckily she catches him on mutual grounds just as the day's ending.

To be safe she should probably wait till tomorrow to accept his studying proposal, something else makes her stop though; he trips. For Matthew to trip because of that slippery mud is unbelievable. He's just as good in the physical aspect as he is in the book part. Even during their spar in that stuff he kept great balance. To fall while just running? What follows next is not as surprising though. Rage. After the news he's recently been delivered this was to be expected, and Vy's simply glad it's not directed towards her for a change. Instead the mud's given his raft, which is where he should of put it to begin with. To make things even stranger, she finds the need to walk his way. Has she not had enough of his wrongly directed anger? Apparently not. Because for some odd reason she still cares and even wants to help despite his rude remarks.

"Didn't get enough of that mud during our spar?" Vy questions with a shockingly calm tone as she makes the last few steps before bending down to his level a couple feet away. Hovering over him will do no good right now, she knows that much. "You okay?" She asks out of concern. Their spar informed her of more then just his love for mud, but that sore spot he still has. And currently he's holding that very spot while desperately trying to catch his breath. Yeah, guess this is worth missing dinner over.

Was Vy being sneaky? She wasn't even meaning to though she notices she must of by the way she startles Matthew with her appearance. Already it's obvious that this fight with the mud has calmed him down at least. For once she's actually in the clear to be around him, well so far. "Noted." She comments with a light smirk before asking his reasoning for being in the wet filth. Well she already knows, but she can at least try to make this situation slightly better. Just as she did with Kyanite, the jokes will continue to come forth until it's been made clear they're not wanted. Even if he often hates her sarcasm, it may be of some use now. Who knows. Because this time Matthew's not as defensive and rude.

A truthful answer actually arises for a change. In all honesty he's not alright, which Vy was already fully aware of. She only wants to help since she's gone through it, and it looks like she finally has her chance. Instead of giving the common sarcasm, or another mean remark, he bluntly states a Nope. The acceptance is more noticeable physically as he drops his arms that are no longer as tense. "Right." She comments softly as she takes a seat herself in the little pool of dirt. Obviously she's not leaving, especially when it appears that he's about willing to fess up his emotions. So she goes quiet and listens, a side neither have shared with the other before.

At first it's about the physical health that he's currently in. It shocks Vy for a second as she could of sworn it was over Kyanite's news, but before she's even able to address that, he's including that in as well. Of course he doesn't want to make it seem like his biggest problem and concern is truly the biggest. As his words continue on though he makes it obvious. He doesn't think he'll make a good father. If only he knew he's already a great one just because of that fear. Most wouldn't bother getting worked up over it, and just ignore it as if it wasn't their problem. Which is exactly what he's not doing.

The smallest sigh laugh escapes as Vy shakes her head to his comment. "Did you ever picture me as a mother?" She has to ask though this conversation should really be fully focused upon Matthew. It's something he needs to consider though given their more similar then anyone else most likely. "If you want to be there for Kyanite you can be. I don't have any doubt you won't do anything but amazing at the job." The only reassurance she can think of is given. Just from this short conversation she can already tell he's going to be a pretty good father, he just needs to believe it for himself. Hell if she can make it this far with a baby of her own, then Kyanite & Matthew will be able to without a doubt.

They're more alike then they know or even want. No one else in the group holds the odd relationship these two maintain, as far as Vy knows at least. The majority of the time they're both hard asses with hardly anything nice to say, towards each other and practically anyone else for that matter. That parental nature isn't automatically built in to either of them, which is exactly why Vy's not too concerned over his outcome. For some reason she has the slightest confidence he's going to do great even if it involves a lot of trial and errors. He has both Kyanite, and even Vy, to help him out with this new roles. And plenty of time to prepare. If he wants to be a good father, he can be. It's up to him, just like it was up to Vy two years ago.

"Exactly, and i'm not that bad." Just because someone doesn't appear to be the parent of the year, doesn't mean they're not good at the job. Brittany always manages to put up an amazing front for instants, though in the long run she's a crappy mother. Looks and attitude can be perceiving as always, especially when it comes to labeling who's a good parent. It all depends on their decision if they want to be present and there for their child or not. And the fear that Matthew's exhibiting right now only supports the fact that's he completely capable of taking on the role. Who he was before no longer matters.

Now to just have him believe it, because still he's not convinced. Least his sarcastic side hasn't completely vanished as he questions if Vy's aware of who she's talking to. Well no shit, she's not blind or stupid. "I know." She actually replies without sarcasm in return, only a subtle eye roll because he's being slightly difficult. Would she even be giving this same speech is it was of the Orca's? She's friends with them as well, or at least she'd like to think so, but somehow she's actually closer to Matthew. Despite their constant debates, it's as if they've formed a sort of sibling bond, especially currently. Being able to put aside all their usual attitude for the other person to have this serious conversation.

He brings up his only experience with a youngster, and as always a small grin spreads to Vy's face at the mention of her daughter. One day he'll have that same exact response for his child, just wait. Speaking of Brooklyn though, Matthew actually wasn't too bad with her. Of course he was slightly awkward, but he's held her a few times and gave an attempt at being friendly. Maybe he needs to hangout with the toddler a couple of times before his baby comes into the world. Could help. "And here I thought you liked my kid." The humor of Vy's side finally escapes a little as a small joke breaks out. "Though you do look clueless whenever you hold her, you're not bad." She corrects with a tiny reassuring smile.

The conversation must really be getting to him, because he's slowly getting worked up again just by sitting here, and his hand even returns to the sore spot on his chest as he slowly sucks in deep breaths. Damn, he really does care. The next large fear is revealed as he expresses his concern in following in his mother's footsteps by abandoning his child like she did with him. The rage even has him cursing to the woman that left him. "You won't." Vy honestly has no clue if he'll end up ditching them or not, but by his current actions it's not likely he will. "You're a lot better then her." Once again she doesn't know for sure, and has no evidence to back it up, she's simply going off of feeling. If he were the type to actually leave his girlfriend and child, he wouldn't be worried over it now. At least that's what she assumes and hopes for.

Just as Vy constantly does, Matthew redirects the conversation by turning the table. He asks about her father, which is completely unexpected. When Kyanite discovered this news, her questions were all about the pregnancy and parenthood experience. Not the things that made Vy the person she is today. And this information is surprisingly a lot harder to share then talking about the discovery of Brooklyn and how she dealt. "Aren't we suppose to be talking about you?" Vy questions with a hint of humor. Do they really need to get into this? Whatever will help. "I don't know, Brittany never told me." She actually gets around to answering truthfully. Exactly how Matthew wants to keep this topic off of him, she feels the same way. For some reason there's only one distraction she's ever able to consider.

"Wanna go get dinner? Cafeteria's closing soon." It's the perfect way to get the topic off of her, but still keep the ability to talk about this subtly. Obviously they don't want to be talking about having kids in the middle of the academy that doesn't accept Rugrats, but codewords and whispers will do. "Come on, lets dirty that place up with our mud." She jokes a little while stumbling to her feet. In the dark it seems like this mud is even more slippery. A hand is offered just as she did with Kyanite, a gesture of care and support.

For some reason Vy already knew that Matthew didn't despise her child. If he did then he wouldn't give the rugrat the slightest time of day, and would probably even avoid being around her all together. But he does give the smallest hint of an attempt, and that alone she's thankful for. It's nice having others that like your kid. Even if Matt prefers that toddler's in someone else's hands. Still he doesn't dislike her. "I know." Vy clarifies, assuming she didn't give enough sarcasm in her comment. It's Brooklyn they're talking about here, she has the power to win over anyone. "Though you guys might need to hang out more now." She warns with a grin. He's going to need the practice after all.

The remark over whether she knows her own father opens up an entire can of bad worms she wanted to avoid. Given that she's keen on following in her mother's footsteps that may be exactly why she did the same, or it can be over other things. For instances the way she can already tell that Matthew's going to make a decent father if he wants, how she knew she could be a great mother if she choose, but when it came to the candidates for Brooklyn's father there was no trace of that security. Haven't they discussed this already? Perhaps the question just holds different meaning now, so she'll answer it anyways. "No, I knew he'd suck at the job." She admits with a shrug as if to say it's no big deal.

All that matters currently is that Matthew knows about the baby he's created. No point in going back two years and discussing what Vy did wrong. If only she had someone more decent to tell. "She knew she could tell you." She explains with a warm smile. Though this is difficult news to take, he should be happy he knows even if he wishes he didn't at times. The conversation is preached to a halt for a relocation, and partially to drop this topic of the subject. There's no point in going back into Vy's past, least that's what she wants to go with. So they take a small break to sneak into the cafeteria soaked in mud.

Since Matthew's made it clear that he knows what he's doing in this academy, Vy follows his lead with slipping off her shoes that are leaving behind a trail of where they've been. Barefoot, filthy and all they go through the line to pick up food, not giving a crap about any funny looks given their way. A corner table is taken and after a moment of digging into their burgers, the conversation picks up again. "Nope." Vy answers nonchalantly to whether she'd take anything back or not. Surprisingly her life has finally began to settle down and get good, she doesn't regret a thing. "Would you?" She questions back with a load of curiosity. This is about the time he's going to be wishing he used more protection, but in a year his answer will probably be completely different. It'd be kind of fun to ask him this again in the future and see the differences.

Strategy comes next as Matthew questions how she even got into the academy. Peacekeepers aren't suppose to be in a relationship or have children until at a very high rank and after a long dedication to their job. "No crime against having a sister." Vy informs with a serious face as if she was speaking the truth again. "They never bothered looking up Brooklyn's birth certificate." She chuckles with an eye roll because it was almost too easy. "What do you think you're going to do?" Even though he's a pro at this academy place, she didn't see him actually going through with becoming a Peacekeeper before, and especially not now. Maybe he feels more inclined to with this news though. Only his answer will tell.