Ryu had been going on his daily jog in the outskirts of the city, enjoying the cool breeze that carried the scent of blooming flowers. As he reached a crossroad, he heard a loud noise coming from the direction of the woods. Curiosity got the better of him, and he followed the sound until he reached a clearing.
There, he saw a group of people training, their movements precise and powerful. Among them was a boy with pink hair, surrounded by flames that seemed to dance in the air. Ryu recognized him immediately as Lukas Von Reissfeld, the younger brother of Julis-Alexia, one of his teammates.
"Lukas?" Ryu called out, and the boy turned to face him. He recognized Ryu and gave him a small smile.
"It's been a while," Lukas said as he walked towards Ryu. "What brings you here?"
"I come here every day for a jog," Ryu replied. "I heard some noise and came to investigate. What are you doing here?"
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"I'm training," Lukas said with a shrug. "I have to keep up with my sister, you know."
Ryu chuckled. "I don't doubt that. So, how have you been?"
"I've been good," Lukas said with a smile. "I've been studying and training, just like my sister. And what about you? How's everything going?"
Ryu shrugged. "It's going okay, I guess. We're preparing for the Gryps Festa, so it's been pretty hectic."
"I heard about that," Lukas said. "I'm thinking of participating too, but I'm not sure yet."
"You should," Ryu said. "It's a great opportunity to show off your skills and make a name for yourself."
Lukas nodded thoughtfully. "I'll think about it. By the way, have you seen my sister recently? I've been trying to catch up with her, but she's always so busy."
"I think she's been busy with the Gryps Festa too," Ryu said. "But I can let her know that you're looking for her."
"Thanks, I'd appreciate that," Lukas said with a smile. "It's good to see you again, Ryu."
"You too, Lukas," Ryu said as he started to jog away. "Take care."
As Ryu jogged away.