"I know exactly what you mean," Fiona agreed readily. "Feels like months ago we had our match. I know I've certainly learned a lot since then. I'm sure you remember how much you learned every few matches the first couple years of your career."

It was a bit blustery, but Fiona did genuinely feel like she was growing more dangerous with every few weeks that passed in NMW. The level of competition was forging her into a fiercer competitor than what her rookie year could offer. She wasn't arrogant enough to think she was on a level with the likes of Elina, Raven, and others at just twenty-one years of age, but she did feel like she was making steady progress towards that point.

"But... since I found you here," Fiona hesitated a moment, not very experienced toeing the line between being tactical and being underhanded, "maybe we shouldn't be wasting our focus on each other. We both know what we're up against tonight. And I think we both know tonight is our best chance to take her down."

She set her bag down, crossing her arms and glancing around at the parking garage, not seeing anyone else. "It would be a lot easier to fight Raven tonight if we both didn't have to worry about watching our backs... wouldn't it?"