Her four regular students showed up, as well as two new participants, who all had the same deer in the headlights look. She got excited to see their expressions change over the class hour as the intensity of the workout brought them the same unexpected exhilaration she had felt the first time she practiced it. Finishing up at five minutes before the hour, she spent time after class meeting with the newbies, discussing the program dynamics and reviewing the specifics, costs, and their goals. She was always curious to find out what others wanted out of self-defense, as it was a different and unique experience for each individual. She learned that not everyone came out of fear and self-loathing. Damaged beyond repair. With her bag and gear packed, Rylie walked out the gym door, waving a goodbye to Kip, who was at the front with a client, and headed to her car. She spoke with Sasha the night before and promised to swing by and pick her up before heading to Logan to see Mark off to Africa.
