One day was more than enough for every contestant to hear about the time-freeze replays. Ten silver a pop and worth every coin.
Rita did not leave her room the next day. Her stated reason: pre-match prep.
Mistblade did not leave her room either. Same reason.
Maple Syrup went out. Rumor said she told everyone she met that her hearing had been a little off since the Fun Match.
Rita: …
Fate is right. She is insufferable. If that is not a nemesis, what is?
The future her and Maple Syrup must have a terrible relationship.
Rita did not step outside until the moment the second match began. One Absolute Freedom hop took her straight to the venue. She planted herself in Moonlight Marsh's waiting zone with folded arms and a cold face.
She was in her villain arc. She intended to isolate the world.
Seven or eight meters away, Mistblade mirrored her, hands in her pockets, expressionless.
Fat Goose and Motor walked past Rita, then both backed up in tandem.
