[indent][indent] Julia's aged voice straightened him. That old lady had earned his respect more than once during his initial training, she worked with him despite his obvious advantages, even taught him not to be cocky due to his genetic enhancement. Experience was difficult to counter and she had plenty of it. He could still remember being flipped three times in a row and destroyed during simulation battles. She was incredibly strong but thanks to her, the new Meisters had become even more dangerous. 

He strolled over to see her below him. [color=red][b]"Unpredictability beats practice and skill I guess,"[/b][/color] he shrugged, turning to Vira and smiling faintly. 

[color=red][b]"Anyway, roger that Gretchen. See ya in a hour."[/b][/color]

Thankful for the guidance, Atalei caught up to Viraa and kept pace with her. He wanted to say something to spark a conversation but honestly, she seemed lost in her own head. He switched his helmet over to his other hand before finally saying, [color=red][b]"You good? Up top I mean. I'm still trying to get use to this... You acting like you don't care about much... me [i]trying[/i] to make friends. Figured this'll be a good start."[/b][/color] His voice echoed the calm exterior he typically carried though his insides were awkward and jumbled.    

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