I approach the table with my perception on, watching everyone's movements. Unlike the rest of the top five, this one was quite social. He constantly had a group around him and I don't know how they were going to act after I challenged him.

He looks to be around my height, he has a decent size and could have easily overpowered me when I first got here but now I was bigger than him. So even in straight strength, he doesn't have the advantage, this might be easier than I thought. He notices me approaching his table and eyes me up.

"I was wondering if you were ever going to challenge me."

Has he been watching me as I watched him? I didn't notice anything, wait, we're they watching me? I look at the group of three that followed him around. I hadn't been paying them much mind so it's plausible that they notice me and told him about it.

"If you know why I'm here that just makes things easier. When do you want the match?"

"Hold on now, I didn't say I would just yet. First, why don't you go a round with Stan, that way I'll know if you're even worth my time."

The fuck is he talking about? I don't have to prove anything, I have the lower rank so he can't decline my challenge. Besides, why would I want to fight some random?

"And what makes you think I'll do that?"

"Don't be rude to your superiors now, I'll go easier on you. If I have to fight you and you're not even worth my time I can't promise I'll be able to stop myself when I get ahold of you."

So this is what Wayne was talking about, this guy is a cocky prick. That also explains why he keeps the group around him, to boost his ego.

"I'm not wasting my time because you think I might waste yours. I'm only interested in fighting you."

"I tried being polite and this is how you treat me? You don't have a choice in this matter. Stan, if you would."

One of the guys sitting around him stood up and readied himself to attack.

You've got to be fucking kidding me! I just got my hour back and these motherfuckers think I'm just going to throw away my time with...

Like hell!

I look at the guy giving him the only warning he'll get, "You won't get anything good out of doing this."

He continued to stare at me and I could tell he wasn't going to stop. His arms then turned invisible, the sleeves of his t-shirt looked to be flapping in the wind, except there was no wind here.

Well, that is an interesting ability. Looks like it doesn't affect his clothes, he better not start stripping on me.

"Have it your way, WARDEN!!!"

I watched as all their eyes went wide and everyone in the cafeteria looked at me with surprised looks on their face. I don't give a shit what they think, I'm not losing my hour!

The armless guy had only stopped for a second in shock at my action before resuming his objective. He lunged at me, his body shifting and telegraphing his punches. I paid attention to his sleeves to track his arms general position. Weaving side to side, but mostly moving back, I avoided his punches. Glancing over my shoulder I saw Wayne holding his hands to his head and Carnie standing next to him pumping her fist. Of course, she's here. Focusing my attention back on the guy I continued to dodge and run away.

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"Come ON WARDEN!! Plan on doing anything about this?" there was no response. What the fuck is she doing, I know she is watching us. "You don't even have to do anything! Just give me the clear to fight!" Again there was no response.

Damnit, get the fuck off of me! I throw a front kick out and knock the guy back.

"Tom, stand down."

I turn to face the speaker that the voice came out of, "Are you fucking kidding me bitch?" After finishing my sentence I felt something hit the side of my face. It didn't have enough force to move my head but it left a wet feeling on the side of my face. I looked over to Stan who I had knocked back with my front kick, he was leaned towards me with his face closest to me and his lips puckered. Wiping the side of my face, I could see the bubble in the saliva that was now on my hand. After looking at and drinking someone's saliva on a daily basis I knew exactly what it looked like.

He just spit on me.

I start to walk towards him instinctively. He moves towards me as I do and I start to feel a vibration from my neck. A second later I see a chair slam into him and he gets thrown to the side. I stop for a second at the unexpected occurrence and then look in the direction from which the chair came. Red was standing there looking at me. Everyone looked at us for the few seconds of silence we exchanged and then Red pipped up.

"Cut that shit out, I'm trying to eat here!" Red didn't have a tray or any food in front of her but no one question it. Red then sat back down and looked off into space.

Calming myself I walked over to the person I had actually come to challenge, "First thing tomorrow, you and me."

"Looks like Red saved her little pet from getting hurt. Fine, but remember you did this to yourself. I'll have you pay for what Red did to Stan."

"That's just because you know you can't do shit to her."

"Who the fuck do you think you are talking to! I'll have to teach you some respect."

I turn away from him and walk over to Red. Once I sat down I nodded to her, "Thanks for that."

"I don't know what you're talking about, y'all were annoying me so I stopped it. If you would have tried to continue it would have been you who would have been hit with a chair next."

I think she might even be worst than me when it comes to helping someone out. She just can't admit it when anyone is around and even if there isn't anyone around she'll remain silent. Carnie sat down next to Red and looked at me while Wayne sat down next to me.

"That was going good until you stopped them bitch!" Carnie punched Red in the arm and her fist ricocheted off of it.

"That went terrible, what did you say to him?"

"Man, I didn't say anything to him. He already knew I was going to challenge him and he tried to get me to fight that mother fucker on the floor so I could 'prove myself.' You saw me, I didn't want to fight that bastard!"

I don't know what the hell that bitch in a box was thinking but it pissed me the fuck off. Did she want to drop my ass for some reason?

"So when is the match?"

"I told him we would do it first thing tomorrow, so around the first mealtime. I'm going to enjoy tearing him apart."

"Don't go getting yourself disqualified just yet tight-cheeks. Alright, come on punk, let's go get some food!" Carnie pointed for Wayne to get up and, as she stood, she whispered something in Red's ear that caused Red to blush.

Red looked away from me but spoke, "So, you going to train today?"

"No, I'll save some energy for the match."

Red nodded, still not facing me.

"So, you know anything else we can do around here besides eat and train?"