Well, I know that your fights at the Arena have been...
[She trails off. Starts again.]
Let's be honest. You probably could've beaten those guys without getting out of bed. The truth is, you fight at a level that's much higher than most of the guys down there. They're just trying to earn beer money, but you're a warrior.
But this time? I think I've found someone who's actually worth your time.
[Well, he found her actually. But she can't actually tell him that. Making a fighter think he can't live without the manager...that's part of a manager's job.]
Isn't it convenient how his knowing me, and my not knowing him is meant to make things more interesting for both of us? That's certainly a unique stance to take.
Well, that's fine.
[Besides, there's only one person it could be.]
It doesn't really make much of a difference, in the end.
[His name is almost swallowed up by the breeze. Really, is it that windy out there?]
It's Elena! I have-well, it's not really a gift....
I have a surprise for you!
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[His voice comes from slightly far away, as he's currently working on something, and using the Forge as a speakerphone!]
And what might that be?
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[She trails off. Starts again.]
Let's be honest. You probably could've beaten those guys without getting out of bed. The truth is, you fight at a level that's much higher than most of the guys down there. They're just trying to earn beer money, but you're a warrior.
But this time? I think I've found someone who's actually worth your time.
[Well, he found her actually. But she can't actually tell him that. Making a fighter think he can't live without the manager...that's part of a manager's job.]
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[Just for a moment.]
I see. You certainly seem excited, so I suppose you could consider my interest piqued.
Does this person have a name?
[Just out of curiosity.]
[Although he could probably guess.]
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This is the tricky part.]
Well....they do.
But they requested that it be kept a secret. You know, to make things even more interesting for the both of you.
And I think they were right!
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And does he know my name?
[Bet he does.]
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But it's best to not take chances this time. For many reasons.]
Yes Sir, I'm quite sure he knows who you are.
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Well, that's fine.
[Besides, there's only one person it could be.]
It doesn't really make much of a difference, in the end.
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[Err.]
Anyway, I can give you a couple of days to prepare if you'd like. You just tell me what you need!
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Preparation time is hardly necessary. Simply make the arrangements and inform me of the scheduled time.
And, Elena?
I would recommend clearing the rows closest to the battleground.
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[For the record, Turks don't dance.
But if ever there was a time that Elena did?
It would be now.]
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