[ In general, teams do become that way. But she hasn't been like that since STARS and in many ways, was grateful for that. She's not sure she could handle that sort of loss again, even if it wasn't embittered via betrayal to boot. ]

Oh, I'm probably gonna call you "kiddo" regardless. Don't worry, no patronizing. Guess I'm a bit stubborn and set in my ways, but I know realistically our ecosystem isn't going to ever be free of what we have now. I just wish other people didn't have to carry on the fight.

[ It sounds like she's holding herself back from ruffling his hair, frankly. The second part hits a more sincere tone without the same teasing, but it's clear that she fights so others don't have to. Seeing someone younger than her get involved hurts because she doesn't want them to live the life she has, even if they're willing to. ]

I can do my best to help you hone your abilities. I specialize in Wing Chun, Muay Thai, and Savate. If you know how I fight you'll want to disable use of my legs -- Chris usually does it with a Gorilla Press Slam. [ That sweet move where he grabs someone and throws them hard. ] If he can keep up with me. Not too far now, you know where you're staying?