Thomas spurned his horse as soon as the trumpets blasted, charged down the pipe at his opponent. The man looked as if he was almost unsure of his actions, which would be perfect for Thomas to take advantage of. Thomas placed the lance into a cradle position. Time seemed to slow down as the two men charged at each other, for Thomas. Thomas didn't hear the sounds of the crowd, or the sounds of the galloping horses, or even the sounds of his own armor clanging. As Thomas got closer, he could tell that he would likely win this tilt, as the man's grip didn't look as well placed as his. With a sudden surge, Thomas shoved the lance forward, propelled by over 20 years of practice behind it, aiming for the upper torso of his foe, making a good effort on bypassing the man's shield. At the same time, he felt a sudden blast to his left shoulder, and felt himself slid back in his seat, but he remained horsed.