Adrian narrowed his eyes at the spectacle before him and thought, [i]"Interesting. He didn't want the number one spot, because he saw what it did to people. I wonder what it's like. If he actually wanted that number one spot, could he take it?"[/i]

Lydia brushed between Dillon and Adrian as she ran past them. Dillon then turned to face Adrian. "So, do you believe me now?"

"Believe what now?" 

"That you can't take the exit exam on your own."

"No."

"Dammit, Adrian! You even had a high ranked hero admit he didn't want to be number one because of the messed up stuff that goes down there!"

"It's not any different than what I've previously experienced," he said before walking off after Lydia. "I'll fight the same way I always have. Unpredictably, smart, and ruthlessly."

"That may work one on one, but teamwork is essential for victory for the exit exam."

"I'll find my own way. I always have."

"Christ, you're difficult." 

As he walked past a waitress he took a glass of champagne off the tray she was carrying, "Lydia! Wait!" he called from behind her.