What a relief to talk to you, [%username]!
How come you're not on the [%dic:STR_DIC_E_Combine_Rookie]? You have heard of it, right?
If you want somewhere to practice your skills, to improve rapidly without distractions, that's where you should be.
I had to give up my training, for personal reasons. I miss it, which is why I always make sure to let people know.