Having lots of faces doesn't make you great!

[demonofjeeha]

[Filtered to Simon, from the cockpit of Gurren.]

Oi, Simon! We gotta work some shit out. We've got that fancy new Gurren Lagann to kick ass with, but unless we know how to recreate it when we need it and in the right way, it's no good to us. We need to practice!

[Action, On the ground near the White Chalice.]

An unusual sight meets any curious onlookers. It looks like Kamina, in Gurren, is hurling giant rocks at Simon, who is running around and dodging like the fear of god is in him! Could it be some sort of training exercise, or has Kamina finally just totally gone off the deep end?

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[digs_holes]

P-practice? Are we just going to work on our combination, then, bro?

[demonofjeeha]

Exactly! Sure, we survived last time, but it was pretty much just dumb luck. Also it was super lame. We need to be able to form a manly fusion of souls whenever we need to and leave our enemies with their jaws on the floor when we do it!

[digs_holes]

I... guess that's a good idea? Do we really need it to look cool, though? We just need it to work.

[Oh, Simon.]

[demonofjeeha]

How can you say that!? It's GOTTA be cool! This isn't just about making a new weapon, it's about leaving the beastmen quaking in their skins! It's about inspiring our allies with our very presence!

[digs_holes]

That's true... it'd be nice to be able to scare the beastmen, for a change. And it'd be great if I can help the others with this.

How do we practice this, though? Just keep working on it until it seems right?

[demonofjeeha]

Just meet me outside the ship. I've got it all figured out.

[video -> action]

[digs_holes]

O-okay... I'll be right there, bro!

[And some time later, one will find that Simon's joined his bro outside the Chalice, himself in Lagann, his bro in Gurren.]

So... what's the plan?

[demonofjeeha]

You think you can do what you did last time again?

[digs_holes]

Last time? You mean... the thing where I kinda flew and drilled in?

[demonofjeeha]

Right! That! Do it again!

[digs_holes]

I-I don't think I can... that was mostly because I'd gotten really worked up, and you were in trouble. I don't know how I did that.

[demonofjeeha]

Then we'll just have to get you all worked up again!

[Careful Simon, Gurren is lifting a rock that is about twice Lagann's size over its head.]

[digs_holes]

...Bro? What are you doing with that boulder?

[demonofjeeha]

[And rock flung at Lagann!]

[digs_holes]

Wah! [Simon's eyes widen as the boulder quickly fills Lagann's entire viewscreen, and as instinct takes over he just digs underground, popping up about thirty feet away.]

W-why are you throwing rocks at me, bro!?

[gurrenbrigbonded]

"Simon raises an excellent point!" a voice on the Comm channel calls out.

Matthew's Nova crests a nearby hillside, looking down over the rock throwing.

"How will this help Simon in unlocking his potential?!?!"

[demonofjeeha]

God you people. Why does everyone find this so complicated!?

"He said it himself. He could only manage that combination before because he was fired up from the fight!"

[gurrenbrigbonded]

"Aff! I remember it well! But throwing rocks at him will not awaken his inner aggression! Simon became 'fired up' in the last battle only when–"

Oh. Oh. Oooooh.

Matthew switches to a private comm channel.

"I have an idea for how to awaken the fighting instincts of Simon! Invincible Kamina, would you allow me to try something?"

Matthew adjusts the settings of his lasers.

[demonofjeeha]

"Oh yeah? Sure."

Gurren stopped mid throw, rock held high. Simon got a second to catch his breath.

[gurrenbrigbonded]

"My thanks."

Matthew finishes dialing down his weapons settings, and switches to an open comm channel.

"I challenge you to a Trial of Position for Leadership of this Clan!"

His Nova pivots, turns to face Kamina and opens fire!

Whaaaaaaa?

[demonofjeeha]

"You wha-"

And then there were lasers. Fortunately, they weren't at full power, and Gurren is a pretty sturdy Gunmen, but Kamina was alarmed and being shot at.

"HEY WHAT THE HELL MAN!?"

[gurrenbrigbonded]

"Face me, Kamina!" Matthew shouts, maneuvering towards the right and sending another laser flying past Gurren's head-torso.

Inside the cockpit, Matthew is smiling. Simon's fighting spirit was awakened when Kamina's life was at stake. Thus, to get him fired up again, it has to look like Kamina's in danger! It's the perfect idea!

Matthew is also impressed at how authentic Kamina's sounds! It's as if he actually thinks he's in danger!