[Um, Ambition? Praying to yourself won't help. He can tell you that from firsthand experience. Praying for and to himself in the world of his book did nothing but bring him more pain.]
. . . I have! Nobody here expects me to know how most of the technology here works; as a result, I can ask any participant about what I want as long as I feign curiosity. If anything goes wrong in the conversation, I can apologize and move on without triggering suspicion.
[In other words, everyone thinks of and treats him like the local senior citizen, and there's no way they'd suspect foul play from someone like that!]
More importantly, this ignorance clears me of most murders during the trials, which keeps both you and me safe. I can surprise anyone who might decide to come after me, too. [No! Please, no!]
Anyway, the point is, I'm a superhero. And when I transform, all of my physical capabilities are enhanced. If you can hold your own against me when we train, you should be just fine if any of these idiots decides to come after you.
. . . If your physical capabilities are enhanced while mine are diminished, how can I hold my own against you? To begin with, this body was never that strong.
[He'd rather hug her leg and beg for mercy, except he's got the sinking feeling that she'd kick him if he were to try. And she makes a good point: No matter how superficial death is here, he values his life.
The whole point is we're trying to get you to be able to deal with people who are stronger than you coming at you, Shang! There's more to it than just brute force.
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[Please. Please god. Give her this one thing.]
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. . . I have! Nobody here expects me to know how most of the technology here works; as a result, I can ask any participant about what I want as long as I feign curiosity. If anything goes wrong in the conversation, I can apologize and move on without triggering suspicion.
[In other words, everyone thinks of and treats him like the local senior citizen, and there's no way they'd suspect foul play from someone like that!]
More importantly, this ignorance clears me of most murders during the trials, which keeps both you and me safe. I can surprise anyone who might decide to come after me, too. [No! Please, no!]
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We're doubling your training. Twice a day in the armory. Once in the afternoon, once later on at night.
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Wait, is this supposed to be her way of securing his life? Surely this must mean that she wants to keep him?
That doesn't stop his grousing.]
I trained in the martial arts as a disciple, you know. I'm not completely helpless.
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[He'd rather hug her leg and beg for mercy, except he's got the sinking feeling that she'd kick him if he were to try. And she makes a good point: No matter how superficial death is here, he values his life.
He coughs.]
I'll do what I can.
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Even if that is the easier way, usually.
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Ahem . . . Great Ambition, if you'd rather that I stop pretending, how about we use a different name?
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[Unless she wants to call him [Redacted] forever, which is arguably less stupid than Airplane but more confusing.]