Kyo placed Nixie carefully on the ground next to him before jumping up. He was a bit embarrassed that he had been caught not paying attention, but now really wasn't the time. Seeing his opponent, Kyo felt a bit nervous; Marshal was fairly bigger than him, and if he was right about what he thought his power might be, he would not last long should he get a physical attack in. If he was wrong about what his power was... Well, then, that simply wasn't fair! How could anyone have that kind of strength under normal circumstances? Or was that considered normal for older boys? He certainly didn't think so. Either way, he wasn't going to let him get close. Still tasting the peppermint in his mouth, he bowed to Marshal, still running a few choice memories through his mind.