Ariella reaction caught James a little off guard. Being nervous was usually his MO given the circumstances. At least he wasn't alone which was of some comfort. "Thanks. I pretty much knew I wasn't going to make first either. Some of the others are a lot more hardcore. Or at the very least that's what they put on." He shrugged lightly. Not enough time to figure everyone out. His mind ran off down a rabbit trail recalling what everyone said and did. 'Now's not the time.' He told himself, dropping it for later. Turning his attention back to Arialla he smiled slightly "At least you didn't get hit in the head with a rubber bullet. I might have to reconsider my opinion on obstacle courses." He rubbed the side of his head slightly where he got hit. Oh right, he hadn't really introduced himself. "My name is James, alias Synthesis. Your pick."