[ But Peko... yesterday, his hands were practically on-- nevermind. How he knows Sousei? The happy-go-lucky delusional Jaune of a few months ago would say that Sousei is training him, but he's aware enough to know that isn't the case. There are a lot of other factors, though, such as Sousei saving his life, Pyrrha looking up to him...

Pyrrha... and now he deflates again, reminded of his failed mission to find out why she disappeared in the first place. ]

I've just known him ever since coming here. He's strong... and my partner liked to spar with him. She was really strong, too, and I wasn't, so they sparred. They sparred while I was trying to catch up to their level.

[ He's not as bitter as this might make him sound. Even though he felt excluded, he was happy that Pyrrha could train with somebody without holding back. He understands it's an important part of improving. ]