Xavier Xavier could only stare at the attack, giving a frustrated sigh as he knew the fight was over. Joining Vyper Bolt had done a number on Xavier faith in his abilities, because for so long he'd been the best mage he knew. Now, he was just slightly above average compared to those around him, and that made him extremely frustrated. He knew he could get stronger, that he would get stronger, but it wasn't happening fast enough. He wanted, no, he [i]needed[/i] to get stronger now. [i]'Patience and Dilligence are virtues unworthy of your noble bearing, my prince. The only true way to gain strength in this world is to take it from those weaker than you.'[/i] Xavier didn't respond, but he couldn't help but feel some truth to the whispers. If he wanted strength and power, he'd have to take with his own too hands. But not today, today he was going to relax and plan for what he should do during his next fight with Sable. Xavier walked over to were Cynthia was sitting and sat next to her, pulling out and lighting a cigarette. A short drag was taken, followed by some silence, before Xavier decided to ask the question that was bugging him. "Are you Sable's girlfriend or something?" Xavier had noticed that whenever this girl was around, Sable started acting wierd and got distracted, so it was only natural he'd get curious.