"Cheer up." Fae said. "You did a good job."
Dalen nodded. "It was a hard fight. If I hadn't gotten you by the end, you had a solid chance of winning."
Milliana sighed mildly, nodding slightly. She wasn't very expressive, but everyone could see she was dejected by her very first match resulting in a loss.
"The best part is that you can make improvements rather easily, just by shifting your tactics a little." Rui told her, trying to encourage her.
The fight had ended, and all five of them had gathered after their first fight.
Just as Kane was about to try and console her, a voice interrupted him.
"Apprentice Kane Arrancar." A staff member addressed. "Your second official match is ready."
Kane's expression drooped, as he nodded wordlessly. "I'll catch you guys after."