“Of course, ‘target practice’ is only a good term for something that’s easy to damage,” Beth said to Jareth. “The footage I saw made it clear your MW can really soak up punishment. On the other hand, there are always weak points to exploit.” She smiled mischievously. “That’s what I love about this sport—you never know for sure who’s going to win, or how. There’s just so many different kinds of mechs, not to mention pilots, terrain, tactics. And let’s face it, sheer luck is always a factor as well.”<br/><br/>“Admittedly, there’s less fun sides to the sport, like dealing with the media. Have either of you guys done any press yet? Seen any crazy tabloid rumors?” She looked to Mira. “You can bet people will be referencing your family a lot when they talk about you, but don’t let them get to you—most shows and commentators are just looking for ratings, who knows if they even believe half the crazy stuff they say. Anyway, you’re your own person, and you should be judged on your own merits—always remember that.”