"I haven't had a fight like that in a long time," she said, chuckling softly. "That was… fun."
"Glad to hear that," I replied, smiling faintly. "You're strong, Kali. I can see why your father's proud of you."
She tilted her head, still catching her breath. "And you're every bit as dangerous as they say, Leon. No wonder all those women fell for you."
I scratched my cheek awkwardly. "You make it sound like I'm collecting them."
"Well, aren't you?" she teased, her grin playful now.
Reilhahand approached then, his booming laughter breaking through the silence. "Hah! That was a damn good fight! Haven't seen something that intense in years!" His eyes sparkled as he looked at both of us. "Looks like I made the right call, huh, Kali?"
Kali smirked, still looking at me. "Yeah, you did." She raised a brow at me. "Guess I lost, but… maybe I don't mind that."
Her tone carried something mischievous, that playful challenge lingering even after defeat.
