Oshan, however, who had been dusting a shelf nearby, watched with an increasingly severe expression. After five more agonizingly slow push-ups from him, she muttered,
"This might be my only chance to burn off the awkwardness." With quiet, firm resolve, she added, "I will join my Master in his workout. A demonstration of discipline is more effective when done in unison."
She lowered herself to the floor silently, positioning herself opposite him. Sid paused mid-rep, sweat stinging his eyes, completely taken aback. He was panting, but his mind raced:
"EH? What the hell is she doing?!" He tried to command her without attracting Evelise's attention. "Come on, Oshan, get off the floor! That is not—"
