"If I lose it's because I wasn't strong enough, it's not anyone else's fault. If what you're saying is the case then it'd be everyone else's fault too, wouldn't it? But you and I both know that's not true." If he lost it was because he couldn't beat their father, that was all there was to it. Despite the obvious gap in their strengths he wasn't thinking he'd lose, not with everyone else there to back him up. Compared to everyone here he knew the most about how their father fought, it only made sense then that he be the one to fight the guy. Giving Shu's hair a reassuring ruffle he smiled, getting back to his feet and unlocking Shu's harness as well. "Between the two of us we can beat that jerk, but you gotta be careful, you know? I can take hits better and I'm better trained, so let me do the tough parts and you help out, we'll beat him together." That was probably their only chance of winning really, they'd all have to do their part or otherwise it could end up the same way it had been over a year ago.

Haku wasn't helping the situation any by voicing his doubts, even if everyone was thinking it. They had to try and stay positive and keep a clear head, that was absolutely key when going into a fight. She had always been taught by her teachers to keep a level head when fighting, and while easier said than done it definitely made a difference. "It's been such a long time since I fought Krom, it's hard to remember how he fought. I've never fought the King before either, all I know is he's really powerful." It would have to be a numbers game for them, they'd have to wear the King down enough that they could beat him. Goodness knows how long such an effort might take, or how they might be by the time he was finally exhausted enough to be beaten; being stronger than they were the King had the advantage, as even if he grew weaker he was likely still a match for them, and it wasn't as if they'd stay in peak condition while he tired. "You'll know the difference when you see them... They're both intimidating, but the King is just... He's a bad man. I don't ever remember seeing him personally, but just being nearby gave you a sense of danger." 

"Of course you're still a warrior, you always have been buddy! And today you're going to show everyone you're plenty strong by helping us beat father and Krom!" Takeshi said energetically, grinning as he clenched his hands into fists, "Be ready to give it your all, because when we're done they're going to be the ones down and out this time around!" If simply reassuring Shu wasn't going to do anything then maybe he could get him all fired up, make him feel more confident about their chances that way. Now that they were settled, Takeshi got himself and Shu out of their harnesses and gestured for his brother to follow, putting on a brave face for his sake as he moved to the rear of the shuttle. Hitting the latch by the door he waited as the hinges unlocked and it swung open, shielding his eyes briefly from the sun before taking a step out of the ship. It didn't look like anyone was out here waiting for them, they should be fine for the time being then. Looking around curiously he was surprised at how much it resembled a jungle, with vines wrapping around trees and hanging every which way, tons of plants covering the floor of the forests. Shame they were here for such a crappy reason, Shu would probably feel right at home here. Raising his arms up over his head in a stretch he turned back to the others, putting on a smile and waving everyone along. "Let's cook up a plan before we go running in, yeah? Figure out the best way to kick these creeps' asses."