[ while it's certainly more of steven's style to have a more extravagant battlefield setting, the one that silver has chosen works out fine as well. what's interesting is the water-like atmosphere, but it's not something that he's going to question right away.

he enters the arena with a calm aura about him, taking in the scenery and the young man standing in front of him. ]

I'm prepared for a good battle. [ but no, he's not ready to lose, because he doubts it'll happen. but he'll stay humble, of course. ] I'd prefer three-on-three, if that would be acceptable for you. We can save our full teams for when we've gotten to know each other a little more.