After landing in Accelaise, I met with siblings Speedy and Rapidly where they were training. You might know them as the defending champions of Marbula 1.
Rapidly: “Hey, you’re (pant) from The Rollout right?”
“I am, got a couple moments to spare?”
Speedy: “We do, Rapid and I need a water break”.
“So, what’s the training been like since winning the Marble League?”
Rapidly: “Speed and I have been working practically non-stop to prepare for Marbula 1 since we got back in Accelaise. We do feel pressure since our fanbase is a ‘podium or bust’ fanbase, but hey, that’s just how we roll I guess.”
“And thank you for the terrible pun Rapidly. Speedy if you had to pick one team who you think has the best chance to win Marbula 1, besides you guys, who is it?”
Speedy: “Hmm… I’m honestly going to say the Minty Maniacs. I mean, they won 4 gold medals in Marble League, that’s more than we had so… yeah, they’re our biggest threat I’d say.”
“Rapidly, what’s the secret to how you guys approach a race?”
Speedy: “Rapidly, don’t answ-”
Rapidly: “I got it bro, our strategy is to approach the race the same we always do, that’s all you’re getting out of me.”
“I know you guys think you’re fast, but I bet I can beat you guys to the finish line from here.”
As I finished my statement, I took off. The Speeder Siblings were obviously annoyed, but they tried to catch me anyways. They came close, but I beat them by way less than the 2-second headstart I had.
“NOT FAIR!” Speedy yelled as we caught our breath.
“Yeah, really man? You’re gonna play dirty like that?” Rapidly added on. I could only smile and laugh, however, they would later get me back by splashing me with water while I was reading my notes (thank goodness my notes stayed dry).