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Summary:

Zanka's getting real sick of Jabber having the upper hand. No matter the occasion, no matter what area, the Raider always seemed to be one step ahead. And it seemed like it was going to stay that way.

At least, until a strange encounter reveals one of Jabber's potential weaknesses. Gentle affection.

This was Zanka's chance. He could finally get one over on Jabber. If it weren't for one tiny problem. Zanka's own weakness: these strange, soft feelings he's been having for Jabber.

But it's fine. All he has to do is suppress them, squish them down. Out of sight, out of mind. He was going to get a win against Jabber, a win that counted.

You see, in spite of everything, Zanka hasn't exactly learned to stop being arrogant.

It'd be fine. He can do this. Jabber won't ever have to know about these feelings.

(Spoiler Alert: It would not be fine)