Ya-Mi greeted him with her signature professionalism, though there was a flicker of intrigue in her eyes. She gestured toward the chair, and John sat down with a practiced ease, resting his forearms lightly on the table.
"John," Ya-Mi began, her voice smooth but probing. "You've been described as both pragmatic and reserved by your peers. How does someone like you approach an event as chaotic and unpredictable as the Arena of Life?"
John's lips curled into a faint, wry smile. "Carefully," he said simply. The audience chuckled softly at his dry tone, the tension from Fernando's interview easing slightly. "The Arena isn't about jumping headfirst into chaos. It's about seeing through it. You take stock, plan your moves, and hope you don't screw up too badly along the way."
"Sensible," Ya-Mi remarked. "And yet, the chaos you speak of has claimed many competitors. What keeps you grounded amidst it all?"
