Dialogue: everyday hero

Extract

[...] - I've heard that you recently saved two little girls from drowning while it was absolutely crazy no, I mean dangerous and I know that this is a very tiny part of your daily tasks. How adventurous it must be . - It is . - How many people did you save exactly ? - Don't know. - Have you ever experienced the real fear ? - No, never.» The man I admired so much was quite laconic but smart. Suddenly, he smiled at me. - « Would you join me next week for a training ? - Is that possible ? [...]

[...] I was terrified and I knew he could notice it. - Sure, I do know you too. - . really, well . are you turning from somewhere ? - Yeah, from my usual martial art training. - Gorgeous . Wait a minute. Did I really use this expression ? . No, I mean, that's incredible as you don't even seem to have sweated. Well, maybe, it's that you don't sweat. He was staring at me in a very disturbing way. [...]

[...] - Tuesday is OK. - I said Thurs-day. - Hum that sounds great too . What a fool. » I added whispering. - « No, you're not ». These words made me feel so good that I felt like I was about to fly. But I just said : - « Thank you. » The man was gone and only one of his shoulders was still at sight. I knew then that I would do my best to be his equal. [...]