"You've missed the point. The XO said the battle would be between us Cadets. We aren't fighting dolls, we are fighting each other. Those of us who have already been through some of our training in our units have probably already dealt with fighting dolls and simulation modules. We will be using live firepower on live, moving, erratic targets. No since in forming groups and strategies, it wont amount to anything in about 20 minutes. They will let us know the details before they enable our weapons, I'm sure. Harold, whether you've piloted a framewerk before or not, you've got the most experience in a combat situation, especially with the Cruxi. You've created and implemented strategies. They will need modifications, of course, you know that. Whether you are the officer or not, I personally hope to hear more from your experiences so that we all make it out of our first battle alive."

Zim still hadn't bothered introducing himself to the whole group yet. They would figure it out eventually. He retreated at this point, the conversation was simply going in circles. Zim returned his attention back to Serah and Katya. "Well, it is well met all the same. I look forward to working alongside you Serah. You said you use barriers for defense? What type of melee weaponry are you using, if you don't mind asking? Blackstar is equipped with just one weapon at the moment, but it is effectively a thermal scythe, intended for rending and cleaving. My armored wings are more effective against physical projectiles then energy attacks. I suspect that your barriers are the opposite. We should indeed make a good team, I suspect."

Though in truth he grimaced a little at the idea of having to spend that amount of time with someone as young as Serah.

"And I am curious, what are you armed with?" Zim asked as he looked to Katya, to keep her included in the conversation. He might not be able to control the flow of the entire room, but if he drew people away from the main group discussion of spinning in circles then he might be able to at least stop that particular train of thought.