Yu Xi looked at him, unreadable for a moment then he said, "Just tell me who's coming."
Jian Ci opened his mouth to answer, but Yu Xi's communicator chimed. A soft reminder blinked across the screen.
"Ah," Yu Xi said, straightening. "Time to prep for my match."
Jian Ci nodded, stepping back. "Show no mercy. Go show them who is boss."
Yu Xi smirked. "So you admit I am better than you?"
"You are better than me," Jian Ci said, stepping close, "just not when it comes to mech battles. I live and breathe mech battles."
He was all in Yu Xi's space now, eyes gleaming with challenge. Yu Xi's grin widened. "Living and breathing mech battles? Sounds exhausting... I just win them."
He turned and walked off, the picture of smug confidence.
Jian Ci stood frozen, mouth slightly open.
"Wow. Just… wow," Jian Ci muttered, dragging a hand down his face as he turned on his heel and strode back into the observation deck.
