That morning, Ryder was already up early, unable to sleep in like most her age would do. She had made calls and arranged appointments, always looking to find some new Fighters for her team. If you could even call it that. Eventually her morning rituals had to come to an end, since noon was quickly approaching and the Match was about to begin.<br/><br/>She left her room and strode out into the hallway, the falcon flying low beside her head. She wore a fitted blue dress for the occasion, her scarf white this time. A veiled hat sat upon her head and her heels were shorter, a bright white as well. The falcon wore a bow tie, her own little way to make it more presentable. Together they made their way to the dungeons, Ryder nodding at anyone she passed.<br/><br/>It wasn't soon before she was in the dungeons, passing the gargoyles room and peeking in. It seems he had taken the knives put in there for him. Excellent, she thought. The Knife Juggler will have quite a show to put on for the audience. She was able to smile, feeling just a bit confident in her chances of winning. Things could turn around for the  worst, but for the better as well. She then made her way to the human's room, folding her arms and looking at the man sitting there. "Jason. No need to mope about in here. This is the first match you've seen, correct?" She didn't even wait for an answer, going on yet again. "You will be up in the balcony with me, watching. While you're there, you will gather information on how to fight against these creatures. That way you will have NO excuses. Now get up, and look somewhat intimidating. We're heading up and cameras will be watching you and your every move. I have a reputation to uphold, and if you even come close to breaking it, there will be hell to pay."<br/><br/>She turned swiftly and walked out towards the elevators, taking a deep breath and waiting for Jason to be at her side before stepping in. The falcon wasted no time in there, flying it's way out into the Furnace and sending a screech through the air, the crowd roaring at what this meant. Ryder was coming out, and her new fighter would be coming out too.<br/><br/>The elevator slowly climbed, clear so that spectators could look inside. Ryder's fans cheered and hollered, more than she could say about Percival's. She waved and put on a smile, anything to please the crowd. She nodded to Jason as the door opened and they were let into her private balcony, servants there to wait on them. Ryder sat down elegantly in her chair, settling into the cushions and snapping her fingers so that Jason could have a chair as well. Once it was brought up, Ryder relaxed and crossed her legs, keeping her back straight and lips firm. Presentation was everything.<br/><br/>The announcer started to speak, his voice booming. "Welcome ladies and gentleman, to a fight you will not soon forget! We have Percival and his beasts, against Ryder and her newcomers, and no predictions about who will win! That's right folks, this Match is up in the air, it'll be all around town, either one of these beasts could be the winner! On that note, let's invite our Fighters to the ring today!" He pointed to one gate, grinning widely as the door opened. "Here we have Percival's Fighter for the day, the brute, the brawny beast, Goliath!!"<br/><br/>The announcer paused to let the crowd cheer, their roars almost deafening Ryder. She sighed in worry, knowing how strong Malkor was. Harklas would just have to make up for it in speed. The announcer pointed once again, toward's the opposite end of the arena. "And here we have a new Fighter of Ryder's but a familiar face to all, quick with his wings as well as his hands, The Knife Juggler!" The crowd erupted in cheers again, some delighted to see Harklas' fancy knife work. Ryder smiled pleased in the show he gave them. Keep it up, gargoyle, she thought. Don't let Malkor outwit you.<br/><br/>"With no more hesitations or delays, let's get this Match started! Fighters, Fight!" And with that, the bell rang and the Match finally began.