Kiril flashed a sarcastic smile at Rio. [color=cyan]"[i]Actually[/i], that was not one of the suggestions I had in mind."[/color] He said matter-of-factly. [color=cyan]"I doubt your Gear can handle it. Nor should it - Your natural approach towards the immediate challenges we faced proved to be complementary to my style. Granted, I was slightly too aggressive than necessary, but it was important for me to test the toughness of our close-range opponents, as well as my own."[/color]

He seemed to consider this for a moment, and his eyes narrowed. [color=cyan]"In fact, some would say the lack of combat damage may hint at a reluctance to participate in combat. It is nothing to be proud of, at the least."[/color] He turned his head towards the Gear hangar, his eyes stopping on Bill's for a long moment. [color=cyan]"Yes, staying in your comfort zone is an excellent way to impede progress. I have learned many things about you. Did [i]you[/i]?"[/color]