I cleared my throat awkwardly, breaking the silence.
"So... should we start the spar now, or wait for the vice commander?"
Steve shrugged.
"She's not here yet, so we've got time. Let's start. I'm sure we'll notice if an aircraft arrives with her."
I nodded and glanced at North.
She was still avoiding our eyes, clearly embarrassed by how her grandfather had spoken to her.
"Alright then," I said, stretching. "Let's move closer to the base of the Volcano."
We moved toward the base of the Volcano, the ground beneath us turning darker and more uneven as we got closer.
The heat in the air was noticeable, but nothing unbearable.
A fitting place for a spar.
I rolled my shoulders, feeling the power coursing through me.
North and Steve were strong, but I was on another level. I had more stats, more strength, and a far better grasp of my abilities. This spar was more for them than for me, but that didn't mean I'd take it easy.
