Hidden in the shadows cast by his hood, a small grin creeps across the corner of Vallen's lips. Although he had been taught better he was still not unsusceptible to vices of emotional gratification. The confidence and arrogance of others gave rise to such opportunity. For to confute such beliefs in battle was a moment he sought after and cherished. Oh how he loved to see the mighty fall. 

It was not a case of proving his own superiority, not at all. Humbleness a lesson long since deeply seated and ingrained in his very identity. No, he just enjoyed opening others to the same learning experience. 

However as the situation changed with now the inclusion of a beast Vallen found new things to ponder and consider. So in his meditative silence he remained unflinching, belie to his cunning alert awareness.