"First, you don't take any hits you can avoid. Your Kinetic Absorption is impressive, but it's not invincibility. Reyna hits harder than Julian, and Julian almost liquefied your internal organs."
"Fair enough."
"Second, you remember that Isabelle is your partner in this. Don't get so focused on the lightning princess that you forget to coordinate with the woman who's been keeping you alive."
Isabelle nods approvingly. "I appreciate being remembered as more than decorative support."
"Third," Natalia continues, her voice dropping to that dangerous register that makes smart people reconsider their life choices, "if you die because you chose pride over pragmatism, I will personally drag your ghost back from whatever afterlife claims you and murder you again. Twice."
"Noted and logged for future reference."
"I'm serious, Satori."
