This request didn't seem excessive, considering what had already been said. However, Eric regained some rationality and declined, saying, "I can't beat you in a one-on-one fight. You're just trying to humiliate me."
Just when it appeared that the boss had finally come to his senses, Grassi chimed in, saying, "Why make it a one-on-one battle? Since it's the captain, let's wager the entire team."
This statement caused the rest of the team to want to throttle her. Why did she always speak up when she shouldn't? It was evident that the boss had regained his senses.
Eric, perhaps to save his reputation in front of Grassi, puffed out his chest and proclaimed, "Grassi is correct. Since we are a team, we should bear the consequences together. I'm willing to accept this challenge."
