As Thomas opened his mouth to respond, the blaring of trumpets could be heard, signifying the start of the joust. Thomas had learned early that he would be facing Sir Roderick in the first round of the joust. Thomas didn't know much about Sir Roderick, but if he was participating in the King's Coronation Tourney, he was likely a skilled knight. Thomas looked over at Gareth, and gave the young man a soft smile, "See you after the match." Thomas said, sliding his full helmet, with a white plume, on over his head. Thomas was never fully decked out in the armor he was given to wear. As one last preparation, he took his white Order cape, and clasped it to his back. Thomas exited the tent, and headed towards the dirt runway of the jousting section. His three squires which were provided to him, along with his horse, were already present on one end of the dirt runway. As Thomas approached the horse, he noticed that his competitor had yet to show up.