Xander was one of the first to notice what Adam was about to create with his energy. He realized faster than the others that this would be the end for Beatra. Not because she was weaker in the first place, but because, without the judge's intervention, this attack would have killed Beatra.
Now, he was the one who offered Adam something that might interest him, in theory.
Step. Step. Step.
Before Adam and Helasa could respond and come to a decision, loud, hurried footsteps sounded from the side.
"Wait! Don't you dare start without me!"
Erada's voice echoed through the passageway as she appeared to the left of the calm Xander like a lightning storm.
"What are you discussing? I want to be part of it too!" Erada clenched her fist, staring intently at Adam and Helasa.
"Oh, that's you." Adam snapped his fingers. "The annoying kid who was yelling from the stands and distracting everyone else."
