Selena rubbed one fist with her other hand as they headed outside. As they swam, she realized that they were still in their formal dresses. Stopping immediately, she asked if they could go and change before they fought.
Senator Arlong snorted; "So you two can have time to plot? No, I refuse."
Selena's voice went hard; "Well it's a good thing it's not up to You, but the entirety of the Council. Or do you think that your personal authority is equal to the Council's?"
Arlong sneered at the High Acolyte; "Shouldn't a female warrior be able to fight in a dress?"
Selena looked ready to rip his head off, so Iris intervened; "Clearly you have never been on a battlefield, Senator.."
Arlong's face contorted to make an ugly expression; "Neither have you!"