Devoting time to only training can do someone a lot of good.

[ JJ sips at his water. The coldness feels good, since his body is a little warm from the hangover. The waitress brings over coffees, and smiles to the both of them, mentioning the food will be right out. He nods towards her before his attention is back on Otabek. ]

That's smart.

[ You know JJ's sincere when he says it, too, because he's saying it. He's not much one for complimenting competitors, but Otabek wasn't a competitor yet. Smart and pretty. ]

Most of us will still be competing for some time. I'm future competition.

[ A smirk. ]