"You mentioned before that you wanted to participate personally, and this year is different from three years ago. Back then, you still seemed a bit green, and now, amidst the current turmoil, it's the perfect time to highlight your strength and reputation..." The other person was getting more and more excited as they spoke.
"Ahem..." Inor interrupted Phyllis.
"You're being a bit too enthusiastic. Actually, I've suddenly decided not to participate this time, and I've already given that temporary disguised identity to someone else."
"Ah." Phyllis was a bit taken aback, surprised with a mix of disappointment and regret.
"Why aren't you participating, Inor?"
"Not participating means not participating, Cousin Phyllis. We've known each other since we were kids, right? You know that I'm pretty spontaneous, and it's normal for me to change my mind occasionally."
"But..." Clearly, there was more they wanted to say.
