x3 Ok, I've been thinking about this for awhile, and I guess I just have to ask: what exactly are you expecting here? I really get the feeling that I'm supposed to know what's supposed to happen, but I really don't. xD I'm going to be really honest and say that right now, Ral thinks Cyrus is insane. Ral is a magical being, he's a hunter by nature, and all his senses are piqued. Under all circumstances, he [i]would not[/i] allow some kid to just jump at him and take a feather. I can force this, of course, but I'm wondering where you're going with what Cyrus is trying to accomplish. Every fiber of my being says that Cyrus should fail again, but I seriously don't want to make him out to be inept.