That's been my motto! [ for the past ten years... after losing every time... ] I've gotten stronger with each one, so I can't be too bummed out. That's the whole point of having a rival!

[ Leon had always maintained that he was kept on his toes as Champion because of Raihan, and he'll always take that as a point of pride. even if Raihan wasn't the one to steal that "undefeated" title, that doesn't mean that their rivalry has ended. he's come to terms with that, frustrating as it was to have been beaten to the punch. ]

I'm just trying to keep an open mind. [ he chuckles, allowing himself a moment of bashfulness. ] It's one heck of a learning curve, but it's like you said - we're sort of in the same boat. You took seeing Duraludon better than most people, too!

[ hearing his name, Duraludon looks between the two of them before lingering his gaze on Ahsoka. he lacks the cheeks and lips to smile, so he just sort of... opens his maw a little. ]