You were used to life in the Alien Stage, you’d been here since you were a child after all. All the hardships and bloodshed felt like water under a bridge.

After completing, and winning yet another round, you stepped off the stage and walked behind the curtain, turning the corner to find Luka waiting for you as usual.

He stood with his arms crossed, the corners of his lips curled into a soft smile as he greeted you with his eyes.