He had just finished explaining to his latest defeated opponent that no, he wasn't using aim-assist hacks, when a new player approached. The tag read [TheGreatest33] in solid orange, marking them as at least a Platinum-ranked player.
"I've watched your games," [TheGreatest33] said. This person's voice was modulated to sound neutral through the voice filter. "Want to join our group? We're always looking for talented pilots. With some proper training and better equipment, you could easily hit Gold within a month."
Neville blinked a few times before responding. "Maybe some other time. I'm just here to play for fun."
[TheGreatest33] tilted its head, clearly finding his reply incredulous. But they recovered quickly, maintaining a polite tone. "If you change your mind, you can message me anytime. We have sponsored equipment, organized practice sessions, even some small tournament prize pools—"
