Falcons vs. Shih Tzus (5)

Now, it was a test of their true skills...

...which honestly wasn't a lot, so Kai was pretty worried.

The referee blew the whistle once more, signaling the end of the time-out. 

With that, the Shih Tzus took their positions on the court, strangely feeling like a void had been left in their hearts.

As the third quarter began, it seemed like the absence of their silent communication booster weighed heavily on the Shih Tzus. They weren't as bad as they were in the first quarter; however, without their ability to coordinate silently, they found themselves struggling to maintain their momentum against the Falcons. 

The passes, in particular, were quickly intercepted. 

Kai, accustomed to orchestrating the team's movements with a mere glance or nod, now found himself shouting instructions from afar.