( adam isn't a fighter. he's not brawn and bulky, hasn't spent years of his life learning to throw down. but he's deceptively strong regardless, muscles toned from years of manual labor. kavinsky struggles and he gives him a bit to right himself; the intention here isn't to knock him over but to get him out of here.

except kavinsky does manage to worm his way out of adam's hold, and adam--pinches his brows together, tight. parrishes don't just get a little angry, they go from zero to ready for an all out war. but kavinsky's attempt at getting under his skin only have him pausing for a second before he's--giving a quiet laugh under his breath. only for a moment, and it sounds at least a little unnatural.

weird moment, when some high school asshole with an attitude problem manages to, for a very brief moment, remind him of his father. except kavinsky does it just to be a shithead while his father does it because that's just how he is. )

Fine. Stay if you want to. It's none of my business what you do. But this place isn't going to help you. And I'm not coming back to pick you off the floor when you finally burn out.