He took a calm breath, not to say his nature wasn't calm to begin with. This time it was going to be different. No shame. No laughter. No mocking smirks nor rude humorless remarks questioning his greatnesss. Yes, yes this time he was prepared. His shoulders square. His body align. Every fiber in his being humming in harmony. The battle commences.
The time ticked by painfully slow as his eyes flicker back and forth trying to catch every minimal detail. But that alone, that isn't enough, no oh no he reminisces with a pout. To see everything won't lead to victory, past encounters have scorched that lesson deep into his pshcye. No, he must be ready to react and act without knowing the outcome. No hesitation, just strike and let the bodies fall where they may. Finally, the victory is his. His fingers flex and his knuckles pop as he unclutches this battle's weapon of choice.
Glowing before him like an ethereal being.
YOU WIN
Without a word he graciously places the controller on the table, slides effortlessly out of his chair and retrieves the tea Frankenstein has kindly left for him.
"You know that's camping'
"Yea, that's not fair you cant just find a hiding spot and snipe"
Rai smiles and sips his tea, swallowing the words "In your face" as they play tauntingly in his head.