Alisa had her pain receptors on for this spar. It would not be fair to Millicent if she had turned them off, as it would give her an advantage. And even with a high pain tolerance, she had to break her hold on Millicent.

She would roll backwards, trying to create some distance between herself and her sparring partner.

"Is now de time to tell you dat I got a contract to give to you and your partner?"