General POV
She finally smiled and his heart began to feel at ease again. It was tugging at the back of his mind that he couldn't figure out what was bothering her but he didn't want to make her feel uncomfortable. He wanted her to trust him and come to him of her own accord when she felt like it.
"Let's hit the training ground," and she nodded. As we approached the training ground Ralph came running to us, excitement gleaming from his eyes: "Is the bet still on?"
"Of course, it is," Zeph told him with a hint of elation in his voice. "Well, then I am cheering for Serene." Ralph put a hand on my shoulder and whispered in my ear: "Fight dirty with him, you know what you need to do. Kick him in..."
"Ugggh, Ralph." Serene shoved him playfully clearly looking embarrassed while holding back her laughter but it was impossible, as she bent over and laughed wholeheartedly and Ralph joined in.