Fite Me, son.

Sterling Jackson Langley. Thirty-One. Lawyer. I fight in many ways but it's all for justice. {{RP Only && Sideblog}}

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Where do you see yourself in the next 10 years? Kid? Married? More dogs?

“Moving up the ranks, first and foremost. Maybe even having my own firm, who knows. I’d like to get a bigger place, too. Not that mine’s bad but it’s very much a bachelor pad and I would like to at least have a good woman and a kid.Maybe another dog, Champ should have his own sibling. Who knows, I’m not forcing anything except the first two.”

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If you could go back in time, would you change your past? Do you think you would be a different person today if things had been different?

“I’d change one major event. I don’t know if I’d be a completely different person, but I do know I’d probably still be back in California, maybe still O-Town to this day. Maybe I’d drop the lawyer thing, too? Something tells me boxing was in my blood so I always thought I’d find that somehow someway type of thing but the best thing is, I’d still have my pops around. Nothing else would really matter to me, change wise.”

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Who is / was your most interesting friend?

“My boy, Mikey. One of the most brilliant guys around who is also the dumbest. He finds ways to get himself stuck into anythin. Could be a whole room, could be a zipper and any an everything in between. It’s always hilarious, too. He’s got a great reaction face is probably what it is. He also knows how to spin a great story and I have much love and respect for him. He’s been my best friend since we were kids.”

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Have you ever saved someone’s life?

“Without getting all obnoxiously hero complex about it, yeah. My job deals with saving people either from wrongful accusations or prosecuting those that would cause harm most of the time. I’m also very active in the community. Trying to get kids out of the ghetto and into programs to keep them off the streets and away from bad influences, you know? Pay it forward. That’s what it’s about.”

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xyla-v‌:

Days off for Xyla weren’t easy to come by. However, when she finally got a second to breathe and think about something other than work, emails from clients and the mindless interns she was responsible for, Xy liked going to on walks with Butters, specifically to Jemmy’s Dog Run, her favourite dog park in the city. While she was stuck behind a desk al day, Butters was often at home, hanging out in her sunny apartment, socking in as much sun as possible and taking the best naps of his life - which had unintentionally turned him into quite the lazy pup. But she was determined to change that. Wrapped up in a coat and scarf, Xy walked down towards the dog park, opened the gate and found a bench to sit on.

Xy enjoyed this time. Even if it wasn’t the traditional way, it gave her the opportunity to relax and decompress after what felt like periods of endless stress and anxiety from work. Not to mention the confusion she felt about her love life, which she wasn’t even sure really existed. Just as she was beginning to get lost in her thoughts, she spotted a familiar Pitbull running alongside Butters. Looking around for his owner, Xy finally spotted him standing near the other side of the park. Sterling. Would it be rude not to go and say hi? Would it be awkward if she just pretended like she hadn’t see him? Would he come over instead? Those questions, among about a dozen more ran through her head as she contemplated her next move. However, with a deep breath she decided to just go for it and stood up from the bench and began making her way over.

“Champ’s gotten so big,” Xy said, a small smile gracing her lips once she’d gotten close enough. “What do you feed him every night? An entire cow?”

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As much of a summer fan that he was, there was something about a light breezy autumnal day that was rather soothing. Smack dab in the middle of being boiling hot and anywhere near freezing your ass off a mere two steps outside your door. There was also a factor that his beloved pit adored such weather to an almost insane degree. If he could’ve he would’ve done his two mile run with the pooch but recovering as he was, he only managed a brisk walk about halfway before his leg was paining him. As an apology, he stopped off near the rather popular dog park to let Champ continue on with his partying while he took a rest down on one of the many benches for the various owners.

He was currently rubbing over his aching knee and smiling. The sight of the speckled boy playing with what looked to be a few other purebreds and mutts alike was always a warm sight to behold. A very familiar voice had his ears twitch and head snap up. Sure enough, Xyla stood there, looking as nice as she always did as he chortled. “Nah, a pig.” Correcting in his sarcastic humor. “Cow is a bit too much for him still and you know how we hate to waste.” It was then he patted the space next to him in an offer. “What brings you here? You got, uh, Butters with you?” Hoping he’d remembered the name of her own poch correctly.

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athena-donovan‌:

“Oh my god. Not like that. It’s just most comedies anymore base things on sex. That’s how they make things funny, by saying sexual comments and then people laugh. I miss the shows like Dick Van Dyke show and Mary Tyler Moore show. I have never watched porn, oh my god. Stop,” her hands covered her face, shaking her head, trying to suppress the red that formed. A part of her hated how he made her embarrassed, but it was clear that she is relaxed enough to actually let it happen. “Well, I have those moments, also. What can I say? It’s a trait that people have to deal with.” Her eyes lowered to his arms, tilting her head. “They are still nice. Still looks like they were photoshopped. Just…damn,” she quickly moved her eyes away, almost feeling a little creepy. “I always hoped I wasn’t just a one night stand. I think that was when I realize what I felt. Although, I never thought I would fall for someone that I actually met when they were in just a towel. I got the view before I even knew who you are,” she felt her face heat up, once again, thinking of the first meeting. “And I’m happy you let down your walls for me. I know that wasn’t easy for you,” green eyes lowered as hse picked other piece of chicken off the bone to eat. Giving a nod, she lowered the piece, looking at him. “Where do we go from here? I really would like to see what would happen with us.” A pause formed as she thought for a moment, giving a shy smile. “I think a good start would be a date. Maybe? I’m really not good at this. Are we more than just a first date? Am I overthinking this?”

Sterling resumed his meal. Biting into a few crispy wings one by one to pick the meat clean off the bones. A skillful quick process a growing boy like him had learned to attain from a young age. Hiding a small chuckle between bites of her leering at him in such a way. Imagining only if his arms weren’t covered right now just how much worse she might be. “It wasn’t. Still isn’t.” He commented in regards to him showing more of himself to her. “I don’t know what would qualify it as a date or what we did as any. You could argue there wasn’t substantial proof for any of it to be called that. I’m down for correcting it, though.” A swipe of his tongue collected the spicy sauce off his lips. “Maybe ease into it with dinner and a movie? I know a theater that does both in one. I’d normally say go hard, but--” Hands rose in a small shrug, not wanting to verbally point out his recovering body again.

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athena-donovan‌:

“You don’t know for sure, though. For all you know, it could be the complete opposite. It’s refreshing though to see a show that’s based more on humor than anything else. Some of the shows are just too sexual anymore,” she shook her head. “Okay, let’s not get into the age old phrases. We both know that I assume everything, regardless of making the ass out of you and me thing. My brain goes in overdrive,” she started to pick the meat off the wing, slowly eating it as he spoke. “You do have nice arms. I just don’t understand how they look like that,” she pointed, her eyes staying there a little longer than they should have. “Sterling, love, we both know that I have zero confidence except the fact that I’m smart. I would never think that someone like you would ever like someone like me. That just seems so insane to me.” Taking a deep breath, she looked back up at him. “I’m not seeing anyone. No eyes. I hung out with a guy, but he’s an athlete and I do not have a good track record. And I had a lawyer in my mind for a while now. I don’t think someone could compare to that. No one knows me like you do, Sterling. I don’t trust anyone enough for anyone to know me. But I let you in. And I don’t regret it and I always wondered what would happen if you came back”

“No respect...” He shook his head. “What sexual kinda shows are you watch, red? It’s not all like that, though a bit of sex is never a bad thing if it’s done right. I’m sure you’ve even watched porn before for the kicks.”That would surely trigger her deep crimson complexion. A few sips of water were then taken before setting it aside and giving her his full attention. “Or you like looking like an ass.” His tone showing he was more so jesting than anything else whatsoever. “I’ve told you, hard work and dedication. They aren’t as thick as normal, though...” It’s true he’d lost a bit of weight during his recovering, though definition and everything was still evident. A funny feeling occurred within his chest upon hearing all of that be laid out on the table. “If I didn’t like you, we certainly wouldn’t have shared that night together or anything like that. I meant what I said about you being someone people want.” Himself slowly included. “There’s a fire there you kept hidden but I’ve seen it and I like it. Like you.” He wasn’t as eloquently versing out feelings, being the type to just say what it was about and leave it at that. His arms rested on the table and the look he gave her became a little more intense. Personal. “Well, I’m back, now.”

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alisavilkuna‌:

“Oh now I really want to do that, I do want to scare the living daylights out of people if they walked pass and see all creepy things in my window.”

“Just be careful and don’t get scared yourself. The epitome of ‘you played yourself’. Which is tricky, because if you forget it’s there for a split second, maybe half a sleep or something, it might just scare at least a little bit of the shit out of you.”

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athena-donovan‌:

“I wouldn’t say best show of all time. I mean, I’m a fan of Brooklyn 99. I kind of connect to the one character. She’s awkward and smart. Really awkward. Kind of feel that more than I care to admit,” she furrowed her brows in thought. Watching him get up to get the food, Athena took a drink of water, smiling when he got back. Taking one of the legs, she looked up once she took a bite. “I didn’t know you liked me. I thought I scared you off because I had feelings for you. I didn’t know you felt that way,” she spoke softly her eyes glancing down for a moment. “No, I just didn’t know how you felt and I didn’t know if maybe you would have met someone. Like a cute nurse or your physical therapist. Doctor maybe. When you were gone for longer than you were supposed to be, I just thought you were liking it there and didn’t want to come back. No one is like you. Trust me, I don’t have luck with guys, obviously,” she pointed to her shoulder. “I was scared to tell you how I felt. Because every time I have feelings for someone, they leave or find someone better. And you’re so good that I thought you found someone better. I mean, look at you. A lawyer, top notch boxer, hot as hell, smart. Really nice arms,” she motioned to him. “I guess I didn’t realize how much I liked you till you left. I guess now that I think about it, it’s obvious you felt the same, so now I feel a little stupid.”

“Watch your mouth, red. Friends was the OG. Your Brooklyn 99 probably would’ve happened without Friends airing decades before it.” Defending his show while pointing another wing he’d picked up at her. Interjecting momentarily to mention, rather fairly. “It’s not like you told me you liked me either, but there are vibes people pick up on. Actions speak louder than words.” Teeth claimed more of the spicy meat. He felt like he was starving and it gave him something to do to keep from interrupting her further. “Assumptions make an ass our of U and ME.” It was a saying his mother had taught him and seemed more than appropriate to relay to the woman sitting just across from him. “You did mention liking my arms, though. That evidence was clear, but no. I wasn’t people hopping or whatever else you thought I was doing. I know I’m a great boxer and lawyer, too, but thanks.” He wasn’t cocky so much as confident in that area. All the hours he put in to be the best he could helped give him that foundation and commenting on it seemed the best way to go about this whole bundle of awkward. “It’s not like you’re a nobody, though. Yeah, I got good credentials of being ideal, but you have your own. You’re climbing up on your job, smart as hell, gorgeous.-- You didn’t really fully answer my question, though.” There was a no in there a few times but the contexts weren’t one hundred percent clear.

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dominic-c‌:

“Not always,” He replied with a short, amused chuckle. “Actually, if it was any other day I would have walked right by you. But, I’m a bartender and when people have had that much to drink,” he said, nodding towards the bottle in his hands, “water is a good idea. Also, now don’t get mad, but you look a little rough so I figured I’d stop.” As soon as the words left his mouth, Dom felt stupid. Not because he stopped to offer the man some water, but because he realized how potentially dangerous this could all end up. But, he’d gotten that far without the man yelling at him to get lost, so he figured he could test his luck a little more. Dom set the bottle of water on the bench between them and kept his eyes forward.

“What?” Sterling was pretty much provoking him. To give him a reason to snap like some sort of caged animal despite the vast openness of the dimly lit park around them. “When people have this much to drink, what?” Defiance had him take another slug, like the way it warmed and numb him from the inside out. His goal was to complete that effect before he’d head home. “Look, man, that could be poisoned for all I know. Even if it’s not, what makes it seem like I want to be a charity case of the day?”

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athena-donovan‌:

“You’re a Friends fan? Never would have expected that from you, actually. Slightly insulted, but I can handle it,” she smiled back, shaking her head at him. “Trust me, it sucks. I think I have most of the reality shows memorized and I’m sadly admitting I still watch some of them. Kind of got into them after a while. It’s really boring and frustrating, but you’re getting there. Slowly, but soon you will be back in action, kicking everyone’s butt.” When he asked the question, the redhead bit her lip in thought. “No, not just the trainer,” her eyes slowly moved to meet his, taking a deep breath. “Sterling, I don’t really know what terms we left on. They weren’t bad, by any means, but it’s just really confusing for me. I don’t know where we stand and I wondered about it for a while after you left. I think that needs to be figured out. At least when it comes to the past, anyway. Then we can figure out where to go from here.”

“Why is that a surprise? It’s probably the best show of all time. Of course I’m into that quality. It’s one of the things I had on my binging list to distract my ass from going completely insane.” He admitted with a shrug. The conversation put on pause as their number was shouted and he went to retrieve it. Tray set out, he took up a wing but eyes watched her closely as she started up again. Keeping in a sigh while chewing over his bite. Walls up a bit as he couldn’t help but interpret it in such ways. “You’re making it seem like I ran and you know that’s not my style. Hell, we sure shared a night together. I was visiting you in the hospital. I thought we liked each other.” He shrugged again, not sure what else to do. “You seem real keen on pushing past that though... Someone else catch your eye or something?” It was a question he wanted to ask when he first saw her and now seemed like a better fitting time.

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athena-donovan‌:

“No, no, no. I don’t fail. Okay, well, I fail miserably at a lot of things, but I try not to think about that,” she shrugged, slumping her shoulders soon after. “I’ve never had either, but I feel like I would be too grossed out because of where those feet has been. I don’t care it’s cleaned before you eat, you never know.” Once she found out what happened, she couldn’t help but stare at him. “I’m sorry. You’re okay now, though, right? Physically at least. I was about to ask if you got a nose job, so now I have that answer,” she smiled softly to try to lighten the serious subject. “Well, I’m sure the trainer here missed you,” she filtered, saying someone else did instead of herself. “I’m glad you’re back. As much as I hate to admit that. Cause you can be very frustrating.”

“Just take the Monica mentality about it. You’re the best at being the worst on lying to my face.” His smile out in full bloom, showing off his perfect pearly whites. Stopping it with a bite to his lower lip which then freed itself after scraping along its captors. “Yeah, yeah I mostly am. I’m going to try hitting the gym next weekend, but I’m back to long walks with Champ, at least.” Not being able to be in his element of boxing drove him crazy but he was trying to abstain per doctors orders to make sure he could keep back in the arena once he was able to be back.  ”Just the trainer?” The question came and the tone that carried it made it sure he was targeting her in that question. “You act like we left on bad terms, red...”

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athena-donovan‌:

“Wait, that’s a failing grade,” she slightly sounded panicked, shaking her head as a smile formed when he spoke of her blushing. “You get on my nerves sometimes,” her face started to heat up as she smiled. Athena raised a brow as he listed things off, tilting her head. “You really have that down pat, don’t you? What about feet? Chicken feet have their talons and that’s a little weird. And slightly gross.” The redhead paused for a moment as he spoke, rubbing her lips. “Wait, Vegas? You’ve been there? Why?” She couldn’t help the questions, taking a drink as she realized she asked too much. Sterling had walls up for a reason and she was going too fast to break them down. “I gues that’s why I haven’t saw you at the gym.”

“Everyone’s gotta fail at something and this is your moment.” He smirked in something of a victorious manner. “Chicken feet, no, but I do like pig’s feet. It’s the sweetest part of he whole thing and it’s a shame there’s not much on it.” His smirking expression faded the further she pressed. Sh was open and honest with him, however, so he could at least afford her the same respect. “It was just a little work vacation but our Uber got in a wreck and it fucked me up. I had three broken ribs, broken nose, a sprained knee and dislocated shoulder so they kept me to undergo therapy and recovery.” A shrug came, awkward in the confession as he was sure worry would come next. “So I was hitting a different gym for a while. That’s all.”

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athena-donovan‌:

“I would say it was an eight out of ten, but probably could use more work on the dismount,” she tilted her head, giving a smile at him. Thanking the water for the water, she took a drink, feeling relaxed. “Fine, we’ll get the hot ones. You’re so demanding at times,” she gave a slight roll of her eyes, giving a smile as he agreed with her. “Their little eyes just kind of freak me out. I love meat and fish, as long as they don’t have eyes when I’m eating them. That’s my limit. Or their heads. I went to a wedding where they had a pig’s head. I am still affected.” She quickly shook her head at the memory. “Anyway, how have you been? I mean communication goes both ways and I explained my side.”

“If that’s the grading system, you’d get a one-point-five. Two at best. I’ll be nice and give you a three for seeing that blush again, though.” Sparing her in a subtle flirtatious manner all the same. “A head has eyes or at least eye sockets. There’s a lot of rules to animal parts I don’t put in my mouth. If they speak, think, digest, see, or fuck with it, it’s not going in my body.” A pause had him a bit on the defensive. “Are you trying to lay blame on me here, red?” That stung a little more than he’d like to admit. “I’ve been in Vegas this whole time. I only got back about a week ago...”

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athena-donovan‌:

When she realized what she said, she gave a gentle smack of her forehead, feeling hr face heat up. Walking towards the table, she couldn’t help but laugh at the question, giving a small shrug. “Your posture was off. Had to redo it,” she clasped her hands together as she made the small comment, a small smirk forming. Taking a seat as she put her bag beside her, green eyes moved back up at him as he spoke. ‘Oh, that’s fine. I’m starving, so I may want wings with my pizza. I’m guessing you will want them hot,” she couldn’t help the smile that formed when she looked up at him. “And a pizza with everything on it. Except anchovies. The looks of them creeps me out a little.”

The excuse that came brought up an unconvinced hum. Amused all the same and rather liking the sight of her rosy cheeks. Remembering it was an easy but nice sight to set off. “You get half a star for attempt but your excuse was all sloppy.” A sip to his ice water came. Tongue clicking the back of his teeth when he swallowed and nodded his head. “Burning hot, always. Anything less and it’s not real wings. No anchovies, though. I’m with you on that. Fish and pizza should never ever mix.”