244 The melon magistrates dispense justice

In this sweaty MMA gym, one by one, the students of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class gave Ben a "warm welcome."

Warm like urine in the eyes...

At one point, on account of it being his first class, even instructor Valentina gave him a "private lesson," showing Ben the dangers of cranking too hard on some of the submissions...

She wasn't seeking any gratitude, but believed it was her duty...and everyone else shared a similar mindset, endeavoring to show their cordiality by wrapping it around his neck...

Like that, each white belt received their time in the sun, by laying on Ben like he was a beach towel...and digging his face into the ground...

After all, it was human nature to seek some shine, basking in the warm glow of someone else's tragedies...

Meanwhile, having lived in the darkness, Ben was suffering with seasonal depression...

*Pant* *Pant*