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Sparring was not one of Melissa's favourite activities. Some Keepers developed a craving for the thrill of besting an opponent, but she was not one of them. However, even a Justice Keeper had to develop muscle memory, and this was really the only way to do that. The Nassai could help accelerate the process – and Ilia seemed to be doing just that – but they could not simply “beam” knowledge into your mind.
Most matches were tame compared to the pounding she had taken from Isara; you might endure the odd punch to the face, but nothing too serious. That didn't mean she was eager to participate.
The matches were held in the basement of the Justice Keeper HQ, in a large box-like gym with a ring in the middle and young people in sweat pants who milled about, waiting for their turn. She wou
