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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[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!