[color=fff200][b][h2] Griff [/h2][/b][/color]


Griff had blinked quickly, the simulation going black for him, and the helmet on his head was being lifted off his head. The blond reached up for it with both his hands.

[color=fff200][b]"No! I can still fight! Get back here!"[/b][/color] His voice that of anger and frustration, he knew he could still fight. He had to keep fighting. This couldn't be it. There was no way he could have lost to Minerva again. [color=fff200][i]'Shiiiiiiit! Fucking shiiiiiiit! Elora!'[/i][/color] He mentally lamented and slammed his arms down on the armrests in agitation. He had failed again. AGAIN.

He felt the sweat sliding down his face, his hair and neck.[color=fff200][i]'No... I definitely hit her. She has to have also been.'[/i][/color] His widened eyes searched the room for Minerva, spotting her standing close to Aurora. The blond man blew some air through his mouth in a slight relief. At least he had taken her with him. He couldn't have imagined that smug look on her face again. He still had nightmares about the weightlifting incident. He had woken several times during the nights, screaming and sweating before realizing he was in his room at the ship.

His comerades dying in battle was traumatic enough, but having suffered defeat to Minerva at weightlifting had injured him gravely. Had the cosmic gods forsaken him in favor of Minerva? Well, she was pretty so maybe the gods had something for vanity? She also had impressive abs. But his was clearly bigger. He was certain of it. Then again, he had not told Minerva to take off her shirt fully so they could compare. Maybe that was something to do later? But she had now taken him to a draw, despite the mess her frame had been in, and he had felt pity… he had not gone at her fully. At least not with the intend to crush her. It dawned on him that he was partially to blame for the situation he now found himself in. His hesitation and compassion had made him indecisive and had led to his loss.

Griff held out his left hand, palm facing upwards, then he softly slammed his right hand which had been tightened into a fist into it. As if the lights had lit upstairs. But there was also the other feeling, that Minerva had genuinely fought him with all she had left and managed to take him out. That wasn't something he could deny. She was almost like some super soldier of some kind. He felt impressed, but of course he couldn't tell that to her. She might get that awful smug look on her face again. He frowned at the very thought.

Aurora had taken out that big hulking monster Mother Goose, that was impressive, even if she blew herself up doing so. Then his eyes landed on Lucius. [color=fff200][i]'Huh? Oh! That must be banana-dude! Oh boy... he looks like he could really use some physical training. Not to worry little boy! The Griffman will teach you how to be a man! Fight like a man! Eat like a man! And build muscle like a man... or woman!'[/i][/color] Griff nodded to himself, his blue eyes wandering to Jake. [color=fff200][b]"Good job helmet-dude. Come to think of it. Keep the helmet on. It keeps the mystery. Galactic rangers inspired right?"[/b][/color] Griff gave a broad grin and made a thumbs up to him, despite how disappointed he were with himself, he had taken out Atty though and Argo. But… he had failed Elora, failed Arrish and more.

His attention span swiftly changed to Stella, Serah, Aurora, Rhylaen and Minerva. Griff did his best to not yell out loud, but he was a fiery person so even when he was trying to keep his voice low, he had that fiery energy in his voice.

[color=fff200][b]"Hey you guys. Good job out there! Nice fireworks Aurora, also not bad Minnie, but we settle this later. This isn't over!"[/b][/color] Griff raised his entire right arm into an arm-pump motion, to show off his biceps and issue another challenge. This wasn't over. He had to defeat her. He had to. Then he would be the one having a smug smile. His blue eyes met with Rhylaen's purple, he knew he had to say something about her too.

[color=fff200][b]"Hey. You did good… I mean for an al- I mean… you know…"[/b][/color] He began, his eyes finding Minerva momentarily. [color=fff200][b]"I mean for a girl! I mean a really strong girl from some buzzing planet with wings and- shit. You didn't suck okay? Get off my back already. I said you did fine!"[/b][/color] He swiftly crossed his arms and muttered to himself. [color=fff200][b]"Uhh... also good job with bashing in Sleepy, robot-lady. Must be good software in you. Whatever that actually means... No offense Aurora! I definitely don't want to piss off your frame, it's packing some real firepower doesn't it? Perhaps I could try it later?"[/b][/color] He smiled and allowed the question to float out there for a moment.

[color=fff200][b]"Also what's with the clone over there? He looks like he's lost everything? Hey come on over and stop sulking, bet it didn't go that bad right? Also clones are super cool! Did you know one of the galactic ranger's primary villains is in fact a clone? I know right? "[/b][/color] Griff said and waved his hand in a beckoning manner.

[color=7bcdc8][b]"Who are you calling a clone you mongrel? I am not some fake. I am the real thing. The name is Zel-Ghin. Remember it bozo."[/b][/color] Zel-Ghin replied in an annoyed tone of voice, he kept himself a slight distance away from the others.

[color=fff200][b]"Not sure what a mongrel is. But sounds fierce. I did mean you of course. Well we shall probably have some steak to celebrate our first virtual scramble. And what's better to celebrate with than scrambled eggs and steak! Also my name is not Bozo, it's Griffith Burnhardt! But you guys can call me Griff! Hey! Scrawny guy! Come over and join us, you too black ranger!"[/b][/color] Griff raised his voice abit to motion towards Jake and Lucius to come closer.

[color=fff200][b]"Anyways. Amazing moves out there with Atty! Good fight! Little girl! Uh.. Serah right? I was so tempted to follow and teach you how to fight! Got some good moves! I can teach you some more! Hoooah!"[/b][/color] Griff approached and tried to pat and rub Serah on the head, wasn't that what seniors did to kouhai's in the galactic ranger show all the time? He definitely was like the red ranger, the guy who knew how to handle people, was it with words or punching people in the face. He was an upfront guy after all. Just like him. And Serah was like the blue ranger who needed a mentor to learn the secret justice fighting techniques. She clearly had talent with how she had taken out Rhylaen and damaged his mighty Shiva.