"What do you mean?"
"I remember you. You took part in a regional tournament two years ago. You came in third place. Had you used more long ranged attacks you would have won. You played as an [Arms Master] during that tournament if I recall," she said matter of fact.
"Wow, the fact that you remember that is amazing."
"I like to stay aware of potential competition. Well anyway I have to get going."
"Yeah, sure. Hope we run into each other during the event."
We walked to the entrance.
Then we parted.
Part of me wanted to add her to my friends list; in the end I just waved goodbye.
The area was crowded.
There was so many people, I'm sure there was over a million players here. I leaned up against a collapsed pillar to the far end, Away from most of the crowd.
In the center of the area was a enormous crystal floating over a pool of water. Around it many sprites darted back and forth, lighting the area.
The minutes passed, I occupied myself by preparing my gear.
Then loudly, resonating throughout the area, a bell rang.