Ablaze
he said gruffly, wincing as he walked.
"You underestimated me," I replied, trying not to sound like I was boasting.
"I did, and that's what would have killed me."
We approached Beta Gideon, who stood on higher ground from the clearing watching the pairs fight. He stole a glance over to us, befoire returning his focus on the warriors below.
"You two look worse for wear," he said, scanning the training grounds, "tell me what you learned."
"I underestimated my foe because she seemed small and weak, sir. She used that to her advantage."
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