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Gus put a hand on the ground and lifted himself up to one knee before finally getting to his feet, dusting off the back of his pants. Despite the obvious difference in size, Vlad wasn't backing down. That kid had issues. Issues Gus would beat out of him or help the other boy work through. Gus stretched his own neck to either side with an audible snap before rolling his shoulders and cracking his knuckles.

"Didn't mean to cheap shot you. Saw someone in trouble and tried to help."

Gus pointed at the scorched sleeve where the burn marks had almost entirely disappeared. 

"I'm also responsible for fixin' you back up. Got shooed away by the teacher before I could apologize." Both of his arms took a deep red hue as he channeled his element. Enhancing his already impressive strength to combat ready. 

"Today we can fight as enemies. But from then on? Lets fight as friends."

Gus took up a ready stance and nodded to Vlad. Whatever he did, Gus knew he could defend against it.