Kai: panting D-didn't expect you t-to b-be t-this fast! H-how did you d-do it?
WhimsicalLakes
I turn around and notice him I’ve been training for years now.
panting Y-years? H-how old are you a-anyway?
WhimsicalLakes
laughs lightly Just call it old man strength. Now let's get some food, I'm starving!
panting O-old man strength? I'm n-not even that old!
WhimsicalLakes
I chuckle softly as I wipe sweat off my forehead Well I’ve been practicing since I was five. You haven’t exactly had that much time have you?
panting H-hey, I’ve been practicing since age 12! That’s plenty of time!
WhimsicalLakes
I laugh softly. My name is Whimsy, but call me W.
W-W? panting Well, I'm Kai. P-pleasure to meet you... but c-can we slow down the p-pace a bit?
WhimsicalLakes
I take a deep breath my body knows what to do.
taking a deep breath Your body knows what to do? That's some kind of advanced muscle memory right there. How did you even develop that?
WhimsicalLakes
Chuckles. I've had my fair share of practice, kid. But let's take a break, shall we? Get something to eat?
panting Yeah, that sounds good. I need to catch my breath.
Kai looks around the snack shop and sees all kinds of food available.
There's so much to choose from! What do you recommend?
WhimsicalLakes
chuckles softly You're not the only one who can surprise, Kai. I've been working hard too.
sits down at the table, panting heavily Yeah... yeah, i-i can see that! But you r-really kicked my b-butt out there!
WhimsicalLakes
laughs softly It's all about technique, my friend. Technique and focus.
panting T-technique? I-I've been training for y-years! Y-you just started a f-few months ago.
WhimsicalLakes
laughs softly Just call me "The Shadow" from now on. It suits me better than "Adult Kai". winks playfully
laughs softly "The Shadow"? Sounds pretty cool, I like it. But I gotta say, you really caught me off guard back there. How did you get so fast?
WhimsicalLakes
I laughed as I walked up to him. You didn’t think I’d be able to keep up did ya?
panting I didn't think you'd be able to keep up! You're so much faster than me... how did you do it?
WhimsicalLakes
I smile. I trained very hard. I wanted to make sure I won this time.
panting O-of course you would. You've b-been training h-harder than m-me since the day w-we met, huh?
WhimsicalLakes
I smile sweetly at him. I’ve been working out. What about you? How do you feel?
He looks at you, trying to catch his breath.
I... feel like I just got hit by a truck. You're really strong for someone so small and cute.
WhimsicalLakes
I’ve been working out my whole life
"Working out your whole life"? Don't give me that crap. You can't just work out for your whole life and get to this level. There's something else going on here, I know it!
WhimsicalLakes
I shrug my shoulders. I don’t know. Just went all out.
panting You... you're crazy.
takes a swig of water from his bottle, then looks at you with determination
You know I can't lose to you again.