I had been gradually losing more of my patience as I waited for Kaiya or news of her from a messenger. When she came over to me I asked the burning question that had plagued my mind, "What was their decision?" When she gave her response, I smiled, glad Wu Gang had allowed her to join them temporarily. "Am glad to call you a comrade, Kaiya. May I be bold enough to offer you my home to rest? I fear dissenters may try to pass their own vigilante justice unto you." After Kaiya agreed, I turned and began to walk. "It is unfortunate but there is a section of Ursain who will always go to the extreme for their beliefs, much like the one who plagues your mind."<br/><br/>While en route to home, word about the former Sikari Princess being given asylum in exchange for military service was already getting around. Some find her story brave, some heart touching, and few believe it to be a ruse for another attack. Cubs approach her again and stand on their hind legs. "We will teach you to bear and be ferocious. Rawr!" although, it sounded more squeaky than threatening. Shaking my head, I was once more reminded of the reason to fight. The purity and acceptance of the future, is there a better reason? Once Kaiya and I reached my home, I showed her to a collection of leaves she may rest on if interested. I went and curled near the entrance of my den, protecting her from intruders.<br/><br/>A Luctum messenger came in the morning to inform the both of us that we were needed at the testing grounds, Kaiya was to run through the Gauntlet to receive her orders. Off to the side, I watched as Kaiya went through the physical and mental trials until only sparring remained. The reason they requested my presence was to be her opponent, they wanted to check my loyalty and test her at the same time. "Kaiya and Orsin to the center of the circle." Giving but a frown, I did as was requested of me and stood in the circle. The circle had been modified with a low wall for mobility practice. When we first adopted our forms, we had both chosen a defensive stance. We gave respectful bows and then the match began. I charged at Kaiya and she leaped away, pushing against me. Momentum increased I had no choice but to kick and climb the wall slightly before sliding down again. It had proven to be the correct choice as Kaiya leaped towards my back. Adjusting, I quickly stood and threw her back to reposition. Any doubt i had was gone, there would be no way the judges would be able to avoid being impressed by her; concise movements,patience and adaptable. As they continued their bout, Orsin wish din his heart that she could be a member of his squad. That was when Orsin heard it, a low barely audible pressure, that anyone who didn't have adrenaline pumping would miss. Kaiya was moving, intent on ending the match before she could become more tired. Moving to meet her strike, our paws hovered above vitals. "Draw! The match is a draw!" Giving on last bow I left the area. I would wait for a little bit, in case she wanted to be shown to the springs to relax in. Shame went through my mind though, as I felt I had dishonored Kaiya by holding back. I didn't wish to take advantage of her exhaustion; and during the original training, opponents were matched based on exhaustion. When Kaiya came into view I smiled at her with my panda grin. "Whichever squad you are with will be lucky. How about I show you to the springs to recover and relax?"