It was also the day of the first JetSurf competition. Geon woke up feeling sore but pleased with himself from the trials. He felt nervous about the competition later that day and hoped that he could make everyone proud of him. He also felt very grateful to Sabien for what he had done and hoped that he had a chance one day to repay him for the favor. “Sabe,” Geon said in the bathroom, his mouth full of oralgel. “About yesterday… I just wanted to say—” “SAY NO MORE, G!” Sabien shouted from inside the steamjet. “YOU’RE MY LITTLE BROTHER AND I, SABIEN JABARI, TAKE CARE OF MY OWN!” “Well, either way. Sabe, thanks.” “WHAT’S THAT?” “I said thanks, Sabe.” “SPEAK UP, G, I CAN’T HEAR YOU!” “I SAID THANKS! THANKS, SABE!” “HEARD YOU THE FIRST TIME, G! JUST WANTED TO HEAR IT AGAIN!” Geon laughed and soon after they were joined by Kumuki, who sleepily and slowly made his way around the bathroom. “Morning, Kumuki! How’d you sleep?” “Hey, G. Still tired,”
