[color=7ea7d8]"I have, your highness. It was an interesting bout though in the end I was not the victor."[/color] He gave an idle shrug. [color=7ea7d8]"Not a large matter really, I came to see the prowess of the latest batch of students from this generation and I can do so both in and out of the ring. I could always ask another for a spar once the tournament is done."[/color] His hood was turned towards the princess, just enough for her to see the bottom of his uncovered face. Meanwhile, Maldur simply laid his head upon the princess' lap even after she had ceased in petting its head, only releasing a soft mewl in displeasure but otherwise remaining quite docile. The man shook his head.

[color=7ea7d8]"Unfortunately the only student I faced was rather rude and of poor social character. Though his skills are competent with his shadows and poison he was far too condescending and arrogant for a win achieved primarily by luck and that neither Maldur nor I were trying to kill him."[/color] He didn't sound angry, more disappointed overall. Maldur merely released a soft chuff.

[color=7ea7d8]"I know many students here are far better in character and manner than that boy, but I still wish to see such manner and skills firsthand. Which is why I'll remain to watch a number of matches in the coming days. Such as your future bouts for example. I find it quite rare for another to take up the difficult art of Lightning magic in these past few generations. Rumors have it that your skills are quite competent and I wish to see where they rank compared to others. Perhaps you have time for a quick demonstration if possible? It would not be a spar but rather a simple showcase. One lightning mage to another."[/color] His words were spoken with a genuine curiosity, one that seemed to be shared with the large cat-beast who turned its head to look at the princess as well.