[Peola backed off, partly to give Ken some breathing room because of that injury, partially because she was a little out of breath.]

My brother, and when he was too busy he had his friends help me.

[She couldn't help but smile proudly.]

He said I was as good as he was, even if I had a lot more to learn!

[At the last, word she let loose a thunderous strike aimed for Ken's midsection!