[Kiera London Snow]

[A/N: The dialogue in this chapter is intentionally high-level and derisive to show the rich contrasts between Kiera and Kaze's speech patterns and the similarities in their thinking and articulation.

It also makes it unnaturally overbearing. However, if you make an effort, you'll find this chapter has the best dialogue in the novel. Hands down. It's a hilarious, lethal war of clever lines. Enjoy!]

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An issue broke out outside the main training area—far out.

"Look, if I could fill my knowledge into a bathtub, I'd let you soak in it." Kiera snapped, "I'd even throw in a [eureka] moment to commemorate the shocking occassion. But I can't!"

A petite neon-pink-haired woman with black-layered roots was striding away from a man who was following her.

She wore a loose black t-shirt with a silver necklace, black leggings, and white shoes. All three made her vibrant pink hair pop.