Whisper To The Soul

The Mercedes hummed softly as they drove through the city streets. Tessa was practically glued to Parker's side, her arm draped over his as he steered with one hand.

"You know, you're gonna make me crash if you keep distracting me," he joked, though he made no move to stop her.

"You'll manage," she teased, resting her head on his shoulder.

When they got to the gym, the trainer greeted Parker with an enthusiasm that felt… a little too much. Tessa raised an eyebrow but said nothing as Parker got to work.

For the next few hours, he pushed himself harder than ever. His movements were precise, almost superhuman, his improved form on full display. The Omni Energy coursing through him made his body feel like a finely-tuned machine, but every stat he gained now felt like pulling teeth.

By the time they were done, Parker's trainer looked like she was about ready to hand in her resignation. "You're making me feel useless," she muttered, shaking her head.