The fight with Steel Fist had reached the ten-minute mark. Rama had found three weaknesses in the supposedly impenetrable defense. Each one exploited systematically. Each one drawing blood and wearing down the defensive specialist.
But Steel Fist was adapting. Switching stances. Changing patterns. Making it harder to predict the next opening.
In the corner, Sekar called out tactical advice.
"He's rotating through four defensive patterns now. You've broken three. One remains. The forward-leaning stance—his weight distribution creates vulnerability in rear leg positioning. Target that."
Rama absorbed the analysis without responding. Couldn't afford distraction during combat. But her tactical mind was invaluable. She'd identified the fourth pattern faster than he would have alone.
Partnership. This is what it looks like. Her analysis complements my execution.
