"Of course, I can run."
"Are you brave enough to collide with others?"
"What's there to be scared of?"
"You can run, you can crash into others, and you can hold the ball with one hand—how could you not compete? Many of our team members are just like you; they have some physical issues too. That guy, Miritus—you should know him—his leg is injured and he walks with a limp, but he still enthusiastically signed up. You're in way better shape than they are!
Stop making excuses. Join the team, train properly every evening with everyone, and when the tribal games start, try to win one or two matches. Bring honor to our village and earn the greater blessings of the Danu Goddess!"
These words stirred something deep inside Tirisis.
