[color=silver][h1][center]Cut[/center][/h1][/color]

"No," Cut said shortly, stepping past Sable and opening the door. "You'll get no alliance, because while you're worried about taking out the snakes and the birds, the one who's truly after your head... is me." She stepped into the hallway, leaving the door open behind her. "I made myself a promise a long time ago that I'll pass you, and I'll show you that I can be strong. I gave up everything for that promise." She drew her sword and turned in one motion, pointing the blade at Sable's neck.

"You should be honored. I've dedicated myself, body and soul, to surpassing you. Don't disappoint me during the games." She hovered for another moment, neither her nor her sword moving, then she lunged forward and grabbed his collar, and the room shifted again. Sable found himself back outside his waiting room, staring at three feet of cold, unforgiving steel, and a pair of eyes that matched, then they were gone, and he was alone.