My, my...this new master has quite the place. Perfect for a good old formal drink or two, for sure!<br/><br/>Harklas was jerked from his moment of admiration when Ryder's falcon screeched from atop a painting. Ah yes, today was the day when he met his new master. Her tone was a bit...condescending, to be honest. She probably wasn't a fun one. Seems like his jokes won't go over very well. Probably needs to get out more. He wasn't reckless, he was...unpredictable. Eh, it doesn't matter either way, Harklas doesn't hold grudges. Best not let it get to him. After all, he'd not even got the chance to get to know her yet!<br/><br/>At the moment, she was talking to his fellow fighter, Jacob or something. Harklas still couldn't get over the fact that he was a human. A human fighter wasn't a common sight in the arena, does he even know what he's up against? The thought of a human fighting against the kinds of abominations you find in there, it's hilarious! It would be a shame he ended up in a shallow grave, but no use crying over spilt milk, right? From what he claims, maybe he'll stand a chance after all. Ah, so exciting! This boy will be an interesting one, that's for sure. They seemed to have both had their fair share of living off the land as well, perhaps he should befriend the human, provided he doesn't become food for the worms? On the bright side, if he does, at least the worms will get something to eat.<br/><br/>Harklas's eyes darted up from the floor the moment Jason finished speaking. "Oh, I could name a thousand and one reasons why I'm worth the money!" He knew there probably weren't<span style="font-style: italic">exactly</span>a thousand and one reasons, but who has time for counting? "I lived all my early years out in the wilderness, practically taught myself to live! I make the predators into prey!" Living in nature is not, in fact, all lollipops and rainbows. Not once has Harklas found a lollipop growing in the forest, and rainbows are few and far between. "If you need a more concrete example, I'm absolutely positive these will come in handy." He pointed at his wings, surely they would keep him far out of harm's way. Ryder would have to pick him, especially over the human. Not that being human is anything to be ashamed of, of course not!