“Well, you certainly won’t have any of those pilots with you if you have to fight that thing for real,” Candy teased. She took a sip of her water. “You know what else you should worry about this year? That Jareth Herman guy. I think he’s trashed every mech he’s fought so far. He’s such a magnificent asshole for doing that—I’m not sure if I should love him or hate him. I also hear he’s been known to take a swing at obnoxious reporters—the publicity from that would be more than worth getting knocked on my ass.” Candy laughed at the thought.