When Codi walked into the Brax-Delta coaching room, she couldn't suppress a surge of awkwardness when she saw Vasco sitting waiting for her, alone. She hadn't forgotten about her storming from the room, nor did she feel regret about the action. Her temper made her who she was. But with the revelation that the reigning Gauntlet champion was in her group, she needed him now.
"I hear you've been hiding in the training centre," Vasco said, gesturing for her to take a seat.
"Seemed like the best place to go," she returned.
"I take it you've looked at the groups?"
"Yeah."
"Well?"
"I think I need to get practicing."
He frowned. "Have you even been to sleep yet?"
"No." Codi leaned forward, resting her elbows on the desk. "Let's just skip the part where you tell me what an unpredictable lit
