You go back to the wreckage

You go back to the wreckage the same way you did yesterday. You expect the crate to have some parts in it, as an elaborate means to lure you in a trap. But it is empty.

For a moment you think that the other one might not be an amateur.

But as it turns out she is: as you can hear the crack of a joint as she takes position behind you. You spin around your heels immediately, weapon at the ready. And by that time she too has her gun pointed at you.

And yes. She is another adenian. Poised to get the nodes just like you are.

"Weapons down, fists only," she says. And indeed, it is fair practice. Why use deadly means when there are so few of you out there?

The both of you keeping their gaze on the other, you descend your weapons to the floor and toss them to the side of the cargo hold. You proceed to do the same with your spare guns, knives and harnesses.

After that, the show is on. The winner to be determined through sheer ****.

How many times did you drink?