The man accepted Rui's hand, pulling himself up before lowering his head to Rui.
"I'm sorry... I did think you would be strong, but to be this strong was beyond my expectations." He sighed. The others quickly followed through issuing quick apologies.
"It's alright, as long as you understand." Rui nodded before walking away towards the food gathering. He didn't want to interact with anybody beyond what was necessary. He simply procured a meal while ignoring the attention that he was still receiving.
The mood had gotten better because the spat had ended amicably and also because of the confidence boost they had received thanks to him.
"Mind if I sit here?"
Rui glanced at the woman who had approached him, recognizing her. She was one of the few Martial Artists who had not attacked him back then.
"Feel free." Rui shrugged.
