“When she first brought us down here the Princess did say that only one would be chosen. I expect that these tests adapt themselves to match the times and are never the same twice. The completing of the tests is not the deciding factor of which of us will become the current champion. Something about how we work together and our own reactions to the challenges will be what the deities will use to base their decision on.”<br/><br/>Easily making the transition to the second platform behind Andrew Tyger says, “Don’t get too far ahead. There is no shame in needing some assistance. When I first started training with things like this I was in my prime and had spent some time as a thief. I thought I could do it, but still fell several times.” Looking down at the spikes below he continues, “Here we do not appear to have the option of falling and getting back up and starting over.”<br/><br/>Just as Tyger is starting the jump to join Andrew on the third platform a wave magical or spiritual energy hits him as Sara accepts the tiger spirit into her and transforms for the first time. Having already started the motion he stumbles and just barely catches the edge of the platform with his fingers. Feeling himself slipping he transforms just his fingernails into claws and digs them into the stone. After hauling himself up on to the platform he stands looking up to where he can sense Sara transforming and says quietly, “I am sorry, Sara, this is not what I wanted for you.” He shakes his head as if to clear cobwebs from his brain and takes a deep breath before making the leap to the next platform.<br/><br/>Standing on the fourth platform Tyger looks back at Andrew saying, “It seems that I am not infallible, perhaps we should stick together as long as possible. I may be in need of your aid before we reach the first lever.”