"I wouldn't recommend it," said Maxima. She gently rolled her shoulders, leaning gently back against the damaged lightpole. "It's a cold day out. I'd hate to see you catch a chill."

It was strange seeing her without her armour and shield. It made her look small - even though she still had an entire head on you. It also made her look unfamiliar. Maxima in her full combat suit was one of the most well-known and studied figures in Aristeia!. Thirty years bringing the exact same defensive combat style to every match meant that even children knew her moves by heart. Green rookies knew that if you stepped inside the envelope of her shield no harm would touch you. 

But none of that gave any hint as to what she'd do when dressed in her COW! FIGHTING! singlet and blue jeans. But looking into her ice blue eyes you could sense a killing intent that you never felt from her in the arena.