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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

sounds of chopping, and a stove going off. Before long, Safi would return with a bowl of what looked like vegetable stew. It wasn't anything gourmet, but it smelled good. It certainly helped to sell the "homey" feel of Safi's home more. She sat with her own bowl in hand, ready to eat. ] Go ahead, +

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Sounds good to me. I had to skip breakfast, anyway, so this'll be good for me too. Just gimme a bit, okay? [ Safi reassured the former monarch, excusing herself back to her kitchen. It sounded as though she was quite busy for the time that she was gone, judging by the sounds of running water, +

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Well, come on! Hurry and shut me up if you're gonna, or is everyone where you're from all talk like this?! [ She just needed one slip-up from Zeena, the two were practically along the edge of the arena now. ]

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Who's gonna MAKE ME? It definitely isn't gonna be- WHOA! [ Before her next taunt, she had to silence herself and focus on getting out of the way of the incoming blows. Only, it was getting harder, Zeena was getting more aggressive than Safi had planned for. She had to seal the deal, and fast... ] +

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

how much she taunted, that last punch was dangerous. She could tell Zeena was starting to lose her patience. Things were gonna start getting dicey. ] Getting mad now? Temper, temper~ [ All the while she teased further, Safi started backing her way up to one of the arena's edges. ]

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Should I be? I should've been KO'd a few punches ago. [ Safi teased with her tongue stuck out, only narrowly avoiding the second punch before retaliating with a kick to send the Zeti back. ] For as sleek as you look, you aren't all that fast on your feet, and if I'm dodging you... [ But for +

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

own punch aimed for Zeena's side, following up with another attempt at an uppercut. Gaining more grouind was just as important as riling the Zeti up, so she had to try and do both as much as possible. ] I thought you'd be a little more dangerous than you are. I was worried coming into this...

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

You can't be THAT easy to read! [ Another taunt, anything to make her more aggressive and prone to mistakes; that was going to be Safi's ace in the hole. As the next punch came her way, the echidna once again kept on her feet and avoided the oncoming blow, dipping to the side as she let loose her +

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

before setting her own extreme gear up and hopping on; a bike type. ] We should find some good grounds to do this on. Someplace nice and open.

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Trust me, I get sick of those types real easily. I don't get them myself. And if you mop the floor with them, then they're drawing weapons, threatening to tear up your smithy, calling me a bunch of words you shouldn't say around kids... [ A snicker, and Safi's turned her back to Jet briefly +

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

foot was launched out in the form of a kick, aiming to knock Zeena down. All the while, Safi continued to taunt. ] Come on, you're slipping up!

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

[ And, just as she was prepared for, Safi moved out of the way of the next strike, if only slightly, with her foot stock out and tripping the Zeti once she had advanced close enough, so the only person meeting the ropes was going to be Zeena. And once she was bounced off said ropes, the echidna's +

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Safi, or coming to her home. Meanwhile, the echidna was stowing away the goods in their respective spaces, very briefly poking her head out of the kitchen to call out,] Hey, did you want anything to drink or snack on? I dunno how long it's been since you ate, but I figure you could use something +

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Hey, I don't mind showing you around! The place isn't super quiet, but it isn't super busy like one of the major cities, either. Just gimme a sec to put all the stuff away. [ Safi responded, not exactly picking up on any of the audible cues from Sally regarding her difficult past prior to meeting +

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

up, now facing the hawk rather than simply acknowledging his presence. ] Those people are the worst. Their first thought is to throw a punch when they know they can't win any other way, or thinking that a threat is gonna be enough to push someone down. It's so... smoothbrained. But hey, we're +

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Duh, of course there's more class to it. The only injuries you get in a race are gonna be caused by the rider slipping up... or if someone decides to play dirty. Still, I think my chances of escaping unscathed are better in a race than in a fight. I totally get what you mean, though. [ Safi stood +

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

ground? Why? Are you scared that if I were to go all out, I'd beat you? [ She taunted in a smug voice, already readying herself up for the next move. Safi was going to need to do a lot of evading soon... ]

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

going to be easy, if possible at all. As she stood back up after getting knocked down again, a lightbulb seemed to go off in her head, thinking back to one of the previous fights in this tournament. The echidna grinned and faced her opponent once again. ] You're worried about fighting on even +

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

[ So far, she's only gotten one good hit in, and she wasn't even sure how good that hit was. Safi wasn't up against another being like herself, was this stranger an alien of some kind? She didn't have time to try and understand, but merely think outside the box; a victory by KO or ringout wasn't +

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

banter, and some mutual trash talk. Did you actually WANT to throw down that bad?

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

In my defense, we've only spoken to each other twice. I barely know you beyond you being a racer. [ ... this was very awkward now. ] Sorry to get your hopes up for something else... besides, I wouldn't take trash talk THAT seriously. It's not like our lives are on the line over it. Just dumb +

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

him. Not in a serious fight, which the hawk seemed to be gunning for. ] Beating up girls wouldn't make you look good, either. Unless you hang around people that are into that. Not a good look for a racing champ...

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

. . . W-wait a sec, we ARE racing, aren't we? That's what I thought your challenge was. [ Not the direction she expected this encounter to go in. ] I don't doubt you could take me in a fight. I'm kinda terrible in a fight. [ Not entirely a lie, but she couldn't use her real "strength" against +

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

aimed for the Zeti's midsection, leading into an uppercut, to hopefully create some distance and bring Zeena close to the arena's edge. If this works in her favor, Safi could end this fight in another move ot two... ]

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Safi knew this wouldn't be easy, but damn, this Zeti hits hard. ] I can't leave myself so open... this would be a lot easier if I could transform. [ Safi briefly lamented to herself, running ahead to bait out another strike, and once she did, she quickly ducked out of the way and threw a punch +

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Oh, crap-! [ She was fast. She LOOKED fast. But taking a hit or two wasn't bad in this instance, what she needed most of all right now was information. So, the sweep and the following strike connected, and the echidna was knocked down, letting out an annoyed grunt as she quickly stood back up. +

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

knew winning a fight straight up wasn't going to be easy, and she didn't know her opponent yet. She had to gauge her skill level and plot around that. "Brains over brawn," as she'd say. Whether it connects or misses, the echidna was going to form her gameplan going forward. ]

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Ugh. I hate cocky types. Especially when it's under a mask of "playing nice." But fine. I guess you want to study as much as I do. [ A crack of her neck, and Safi took off towards her opponent. Once she got close enough, a single punch was launched, but it seemed to lack force. In her eyes, she +

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

with Zeena's own. ] I agree. We better keep this interesting, I have a lot riding on this, after all. [ The echidna smirked confidently, before assuming a stance for their battle. ]

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

[ Safi entered the arena, far less extravagantly, not really knowing the steps of what made a good introduction... and her nerves were getting to her a little. She didn't know anything about this opponent. With a deep breath and some quick stretches to limber up, the echidna's eyes finally met +

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

I just have to remember what's at stake; winning could put my name even further on the map. Come tomorrow, it'll be time to take care of business! #𝑯𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒚𝑭𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒐𝒏𝑷𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒛𝒂

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

[ Safi thought to herself with the results of the first few matches, knowing very well any one of the victors could be an opponent for the future. She had a LOT to think about, and a lot of planning. She was without her favored tools for this battle event, so she had to learn and adapt... ] Well, +

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

... okay. This has been a veritable wealth of information. A shame about the green one, but I understand that the bluebird is a tactical fighter; attack first, and she will punish you. The rabbit is... powerful. I don't think I stand a chance against her in a straight up fight, not with my skill...+

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

... the green one is fast. She keeps throwing out attack after attack. She doesn't seem terribly bright. But the blue one is completely quiet and focused, like she's waiting for a mistake. Two totally different sides of battle... [ She's getting invested in the first match! ] #𝑯𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒚𝑭𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒐𝒏𝑷𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒛𝒂

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

[ She's taking her seat in the stands in anticipation of the first match. Her eyes were practically glued to the arena, knowing well that she had to memorize what her potential opponents excelled at, so she could plan accordingly when the time came for her own battles. ] #𝑯𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒚𝑭𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒐𝒏𝑷𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒛𝒂

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

while she wasn't one for fashion, she had an ace up her sleeve... or rather, on her wrist. ] This is going to be SO easy! I'm moving up and it's gonna be all thanks to this show, hahaha! #𝑯𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒚𝑭𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒐𝒏𝑷𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒛𝒂

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

All this for a fashion show...? I must have missed a few things. But either way... [ Safi snickered mischievously. A place this big was sure to be filled with people with deep pockets, or people with good connections -- this was a big opportunity for her, if she could turn some heads! And luckily +

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

So you don't really know what you want, either. [ A curious hum from the echidna. ] I don't think anyone really does, beyond basic needs or wants. With your ego, though, I'm surprised you'd be worried about something that... deep. I think that's the right word for it.

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Fashion is like... the LEAST of my concerns. However! [ She's hurriedly and happily signing her name up for this. ] Anything to get my name more out there! More eyes on me means more business!

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

taunted with a smile that screamed smugness, trying to match the same energy this hawk was offering her. ]

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𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕚 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕒 @echidna-engineer.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

. . . [ That ego and that tone tells her who this is before she even turns to look at him. This would have been a good day for some tune-ups, but she can't very well let that attitude slide, either. ] I don't remember asking you for one. But it's kind of you to show up and receive yours! [ She +

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