"Ah, thank you." Gareth ambled alongside Thomas, and he hanged onto every word, nodding along. Even still despite being told twice now to have confidence in victory, Harker denied any sort of prowess with the bow, but he remained silent on the matter out of respect for Thomas. The half-elf was pleased to hear about Thomas's competing and believed in Thomas's ability, for from a trained knight no less should be expected. Against the Morningstar, however, Thomas would be challenged greatly. "I wish you luck then, Thomas. I will cheer you on from the crowd." He granted Thomas his blessing in battle, and he made a covenant then to support Thomas in the tournament.