A rumor has been leaked to the Watchmen that the event will take place in the Sixth Sector. So of course, it will be held in the Second. Flurry says this ruse works every time. I’m nervous about the group category. We’ve never practiced against anyone other than ourselves. I know some of the other barracks organize meets, but since our strategy is unique, I don’t want to give away our element of surprise. Shard and I sit in companionable silence watching Avalanche cook. “It’s nice to see him enjoying himself. The business with Ursa in the alley shook him bad,” he says softly. I lift my eyebrows. I certainly missed that. I’ve been completely absorbed in my training sessions. Ice has been working harder than all of us since our talk and Blizzard has soared ahead. With the new swords, daggers and spears, we’ve shed most of our rustiness in weapon combat also. I give Avalanche a quick glance. Why is Shard offering this information on the giant man so casually?
