[quote=knight125] Ben nods, "Thanks," he says while thinking, He trades spots with Kalinda and says, "I don't know who I'd want to spar either. I guess I'll just ask for a volunteer."Though normally calm while in much racier situations, John's heart starts beating faster as Devika's hand grasps his own. After Devika withdraws her hand, having placed John's hand properly, his heart regains its natural rhythm. He obeys her instructions, and the speeding ball sends the ten pins flying in every direction. [/quote] Devika had to dodge out of the way of the incoming ball, but laughed and cheered when she realized he'd gotten a strike. "Yes! John, that was awesome! Just let it go a few seconds earlier, and you won't send the pins everywhere. Or the ball through the back of the bowling alley." She grinned at him, and went to gather the scattered pins.