Ryouko watched, silent, as he stood up. His smile was gone, as he stepped out of the audience area, taking one step onto the arena floor. He looked at Katherin, and at Kiiros, silently, the ball of blood concealecd once more in his pocket.

'Too...Brutal...They call this a test?' He thought in silent outrage, stepping to the side so Katherin could pass him. He eyed her wing, before thinking again. 'She's gonna need something for that.'