"Don't mention it," Oli laughed. "But I will say, I didn't see that coming."
"No one could've. I've never heard of such a leopard."
"Not the leopard, you!" Laughing harder, Oli let the serious tension in the air dissipate. "Who would ever think the proud Johan would apologize so whole-heartedly?"
"I'm… You're right…"
"Whoa, you didn't need to agree that easily…"
Nodding, Johan mentioned, "I'm a coward that's only stronger than Leon because of my age. In a few years, he'll surpass me while you're already beyond my reach. I'm nothing special, to be honest…"
Noticing the mental breakdown happening in Johan's mind, Oli sighed again, "Thanks for the compliment, but no one's out of reach."
"Oliver, you're way too strong but Dad said you were only an early-adept. If that's true, I can never compare to you…"