"Alright, that settles it. I will be the playmaker for now. You are free to disagree if you see a better move." I proclaimed.
"Playmaker?" Solaris asked.
Right. Of course. The term meant nothing here.
"It is something I coined," I said.
"Think of it as the one who handles overall strategy. Reading the field, deciding where we push and when we stall. I deal with the flow of the clash, hence the word playmaker."
She scrutinized me for a second.
"I do not enjoy taking orders from someone I consider inferior," she said calmly.
"Still, I will allow it for now. I have yet to fully grasp your capabilities."
"Fair enough," I said, unfazed.
I turned to Kenth. "What about you?"
He hesitated, then glanced at Solaris.
"Would it not make more sense for her to take that role? She will be our backliner. Wider vision. Less pressure."
I nodded. "Normally in most situations, yes."
"But Excellia students are never normal," Solaris said quietly.
