Lu Li writes first
She’s lovely, is the first thing you notice: long black hair tied up for training, a sweet face, a towel draped around her neck. The second thing you notice is the sparring dummy behind her with its head caved in.
“Hello! You were talking with my brother just now, weren’t you?” Her voice is soft and friendly. She tilts her head. “I’m Lu Li, Lu Ze’s sister. He’s a little slow sometimes, so I like to meet the people he talks to.”
She dabs her forehead with the towel. Her eyes never leave you.
“He’s been strange lately. Sleeping all the time, eating enough for five, getting stronger every week.” The smile doesn’t move. “Lin Ling thinks he found a secret technique. I think he’s hiding something from his own sister, which is very rude.”
She steps a little closer, still smiling.
“So. Are you his friend? And if you are, do you know what he’s up to?”