>>5234216Okay, you’ve got a good thing going here. You should KEEP it going. But first thing’s first… “Sachie! Zarid! You two were great out there!” you cheer, grinning wide. “I knew you two could do it, but still, you kicked some serious butt! Your foes didn’t stand a chance!”
Sachie puffs her chest up a bit, hands on her hips, grinning back. “Yeah, that was a pretty good warm-up. Whatcha think, Zarid, you feel good for the next round.”
“Definitely.” he affirms. However, he also gives you a curious look. “Say, Izumi, you and your partner have been observing these matches pretty intently, I’ve noticed. Surprisingly quietly too.”
“You could say we’re just keeping a couple open minds about the competition and how they fight.” you respond, placing your hands behind your head casually.
“That makes sense, then.” He looks over to Sachie, nodding for her to follow him for a moment.
“What, you need some grub or somethin’? I just ate so-” She ends up dragged along with him, kinda pouting along the way.
(cont.)