She dropped to one knee and punched the back of her opponent’s knee, causing them to join her on the mat rather suddenly. Iara rose to stand and placed her foot on the chest of the virtual opponent. “Session concluded.” Iara blinked as she came back to the moment and the audience in the gym applauded wildly. She walked to the edge of the training mat and blotted at the sweat on her brow and lip. Her friend Tether smiled and shook his head. “I still can’t believe that for someone who stops violence, you are such an excellent fighter.” “One has nothing to do with the other. A fit body promotes a fit mind, and since my class on dealing with aggression in alien species doesn’t start for half an hour, I have time to grab a snack and a shower.” He took the hint. “I will get the tea and meet you in the atrium.” “Be there in four minutes.”
