A Change Is Gonna Come

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"Thanks for driving me here today, daddy-o!" Dahlia chirps animately, pulling the strap of her bag a little more securely over her shoulder. Danny Black who was just a few steps behind her also held a bag and laughs at his excited little girl.

"Of course! I've gotta' meet the coaches who fell so easily under your natural charm," he jokes shooting a smile his daughter's way. He could recall how happy his daughter was as she came bursting through their front door shouting about how she managed to 'tame the bull.' Only after letting the girl calm down did he find out that the new coach of the Titans was a strict man.

"Do I look presentable?" Dahlia asks gently laying her bag of valuables beside her. Her father stares and smiles at his little mini-me. She truly did look like him and he had to admit he held a bit of pride over that. Today she had styled her hair to appear shoulder length with a delicate white head band going across her forehead. She had a dress that looked like it could be a two part ensemble. Her top was made of lightweight jean fabric, while her bottom half was more fluffy with layered sheer fabric.

"Of course you do, baby doll!" Pulling his daughter in for a hug she's all too happy to return it, "You're gonna' have to beat them boys away with a stick looking like you do!" He winks as he releases his daughter. Her only response being an eyeroll followed by a sarcastic smile at her father's constant teasing. She stops to glance down at her watch and is happy to see she was early, and for a good reason too! She was hoping she could get to meet some of the other players to help memorize some of their names and faces.

"Dahlia?" She hears someone question causing her to glance up towards the voice to find a surprised Gerry Bertier, and a confused boy to his left.

"Gerry! How many times have I told you to just call me Doll?" She asks placing her hands on her hips feigning annoyance. He in response shoots her a charming smile and goes in to hug the strange, but lovable girl.

"Gerry, my boy! It's been awhile since I've seen you over." Her father greets as he shakes Bertier's hand.

"I'm sorry sir. Things have been pretty hectic recently," he apologizes to the stylish man in front of him. Hearing his friend clear his throat awkwardly he's quick to react.

"Right! This is my friend Ray Budds," he introduces while motioning towards the shorter male next to him, who smiles politely in response.

"It's nice to meet you! I'm Dahlia Black, and this is my father Danny Black," she reciprocates as she and her father shake hands with him as well.

"What are you doing here, Doll?" Gerry asks stressing the use of the nickname she seems to insist he call her.

"Same reason you're here!" She responds casually causing the two boys in front of her to glance at each other in shock.

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