"Well, that's surprising." Vahn smirked as he watched his friend settle back down beside him, an intrigued expression on his face. "What happened out there?"
Ezekiel paused, glancing back at the already-repaired battle stage before shrugging. "I was pressured. First time, really. The guy didn't give me a single window to switch my gear — not to mention I was already at a disadvantage given how exposed I was to his water and lightning strategy."
It sounded like a complaint, yet the mechanic wore a smile throughout. "Genuinely interesting though. You have to hand it to the Institute's students for showing you where you fall short. I'll address everything. My equipping speed especially."
Yuri glanced at him with a surprised expression. "So even the great Ezekiel has things left to learn?"
