Worth it.

The twins, now sitting side by side, watched with wide eyes, their earlier energy forgotten as their attention zeroed in on the two warriors squaring off in the center of the gym. Lyra leaned toward Nyra, whispering softly. "Who do you think will win?"

Nyra frowned, still a little annoyed about being benched. "I don't know... but if Rex loses, I'm going back in."

Lyra giggled softly. "Of course you are."

In the center of the room, Cleo moved like lightning, her twin swords flashing as she closed the distance between them in a heartbeat. Rex's Claymore swung to meet her strike with a resounding clang, the sound echoing through the gym as their sparring match began in earnest.