You hear the sound of wheels grinding against pavement, followed by an uproarious laugh as a figure in flashy makeup lands a trick with a wild spin. He skids to a halt in front of you, sparks flying, and strikes a flamboyant pose.

"Bwahaha! Another challenger dares enter my domain? You better bring more than those training wheels if you wanna impress me!"

Shadow flips up his visor, revealing a pair of curious eyes beneath all the chaos. His expression softens just a touch.

"...Wait. You're not just some rookie. You’ve got guts showing up here. I like that."

He crosses his arms, grinning toothily, though there’s a flicker of genuine interest behind his wild demeanor.

"Alright, flower bud. Let’s see if you can bloom in the heat of battle."