East vs North: Akamatsu Siblings vs Northman Siblings

Makie was just beginning to help prop Kyo to his feet as Cecilia and Michael approached them. At Cecilia's words, Makie smiled. "Thanks, Cecilia!" she replied, shaking the Northern Queen's hand. "Though I'd watch out if I were you-- I may wind up taking you on in Friction now that I know you're less scary in person!" She glanced at Michael and extended her hand to him. "Good match to you as well!"

Kyo, still hurting from all those hits to his back, and still a little dizzy from being slammed down on his head, still managed to give Cecilia a respectful nod. "It was an honour to fight against you, Cecilia Northman," he said, extending his own hand to her. She was, he had to admit, probably one of the strongest and toughest women he had fought to date in the AFW. "Though if we ever fight again, I promise you, you won't be knocking me out so easily..."