(( I've mostly just been enjoying watching the fight scenes and the interactions you all made. That and do to finals week and everything I couldn't post as quickly as this thread progressed so I avoided interaction with anyone so I wouldn't slow you guys down. But since I'm up now I'll make the most of it. ))<br/><br/>Naginata was also amazed by the outcome of the fight. Not that she doubted Kaline's abilities, but was rather in shock on the comeback she made. And all too soon she realized that it was her turn to enter the ring. Naginata had been so eager before, but now she was feeling rather nervous and hesitant now that her moment had come. She supposed it was natural to feel such anxiety before a math or any kind of competition, but that didn't make her feel any better about it.<br/><br/>Naginata wondered how skillful her opponent would be as she exited out of her room towards the arena. She wondered if her own skills and abilities would be enough to hold out against her. She felt so alone. She was alone. Though she was surrounded by people and crowds of onlookers there was no familiar face, no one to cheer her on, no one to give her encouragement or good luck, and no one to share her fears and discomfort with. Was this how warriors lived? Was this the path her brother traveled? Was she truly ready for it all?<br/><br/>There was only one way to find out . . .