I'm feelin' pretty good.

”You want a do-over? No way! I’m the current holding champion of speed and you missed your opportunity to claim it for yourself.”

Continuously shifts weight on one leg, then the other in a teasing manner.

This woman was seriously gnawing on his last nerve, and he was usually incredibly calm and composed! Clenching his fists, he snapped his gaze off to somewhere in the distance, his braids snapping with it. 

Rolling his eyes at her proclamation of protecting her beloved Guan Suo’s honor and so on and so forth, he brought his hand up to gingerly rub at his temples. What had he done to deserve such treatment? Had he not aided those obnoxious girls despite their rude remarks? He was a good person. He did not deserve this.

"You are!" Sliding her foot forward and getting into a defensive stance, her eyes widened as he actually backed down. Well that was unexpected given his attitude just a few moments ago. Standing up straight once again and letting out a low sigh, her arms crossed over her chest as she nodded her head. Truthfully, she wanted to beat that apology out of him and then some but she would have to be the bigger person here.

The irritation reflected in his usually calm, soft eyes was evident as the girl acted so friendly with him; despite having never even apologized for so rudely interrupting their training! Between her and that stone-hearted maiden with the sword and shield, that day was certainly not a fond memory for Wu’s most heat-eccentric strategist. 

Though she constantly had her intelligence questioned by many, she definitely wasn't stupid. It wasn't hard for anyone to see just how hostile this little exchange was becoming. Eyebrow still arched upward, it seemed those obnoxiously red, tight pants were guarding something lodged up this boys behind, because the brunette honestly saw no reason for him to talk to her this way. Matching the discourtesy he gave, the hand that was resting on her hip dropped and her eyes narrowed into an even harsher glare.

"Nuisance? I've not done anything but ask you a simple question, what is even the big deal?" Rolling her eyes and looking off to the side as though in disbelief by his angry words, she stifled a bitter laugh. Why was everyone she met lately so rude?

"Don't confuse me for Lord Liu Bei or Lord Liu Shan. Their talk of benevolence is quite frankly, not something I'm interested in. There's only one reason I fight and it's to prove myself in battle as capable and equally matched with those who talk down to me and to protect the honor of my Guan Suo! So you'd better watch the way you're talking to me." Pausing to bring her attention back to him, she continued, not allowing time in between for him to potentially cut her off.

That voice sounded rather familiar — ah yes. This was one of those rude girls that rudely pummeled him and Zhu Ran as they were practicing for a fire attack. 

Immediately moving a hand onto her hip and glaring as the animosity the boy was showing at her simple and INNOCENT question, became evident, she stared. While it was true that he was decked in red, indicating his alliance with the enemy faction, there was NO reason for him to be so rude! Opening her mouth to retort with something snarky, her eyebrow popped up as though a realization dawned on her.

That painful tug which would have normally elicited some sort of ear-piercing screech got nothing. Instead, she bit down on her tongue, wincing slightly. He didn't deserve the satisfaction of knowing how painful that really was. Reaching up and rubbing at the sensitive and sore area now, she could feel the tears welling in her eyes. Who just tugged on someones hair anyways?

"You mean to say you're accusing me again?!" Wincing in obvious pain and reaching back to somehow try to grab at him, she let out another whine.

"Y-You mean you've actually been looking for me---OWIE!!" Tearing up as her braid had just been yanked, she pouted.

                             ”What’s that? Hottest man alive? Yeah, that’s me!”

{ ❅ }—"…Oh." Just a mere assumption, that was all. And by the words of lighter-haired female, Yuqing could already sense said female was a teasing type-and perhaps one of carefree nature, as by aura itself, the Sima could sense it.

With the few simple words exchanged, it was easy to make the assessment of the female before her's personality. In an attempt to not overwhelm the girl with her own sometimes, overbearing personality, she kept an uncharacteristic calmness and gave a small nod.

"Usually that's the cue to introduce yourself, silly." Extending her hand out to Yuqing and giving a playful grin, her other pale hand quickly shot up over her bangs, in a saluting type of motion.

"U-Uh, well..." Eyes darted to the side and back, as the brunette carefully thought of an answer. She hadn't even considered the possibility that anyone else would hear her indirect comment.

"I suppose I was just purposely stating the obvious to get under a certain someones skin."

And it doesn’t hurt that she’s so cute, she thought, releasing her grip on the blade as she crossed her arms beneath her chest. 

"Oh, I wasn’t aware that I was pointing anything at you! My bad," she said, a teasing lilt to her voice. "I hate to disappoint you, but I actually didn’t come here for a fight."

Her eyes settled back on the girl’s clothing again, noting the shade of green that marked her as an ally of Shu.