Ryu took note of the hand and straightened up.  His response was not unnatural, nor was it voluntary at some times.  He straightened up and released the hilt of his sword, relieved that it was just another contestant and not some new initiation from DOATEC. As he moved out of the way, he finally noticed Emma.  She slightly surprised him as he had not picked up on her presence until now.<em>How careless of me...</em>"M-" he paused, hiding his shame.  "My apologies Miss."  He bowed to Emma, smooth yet short, then moved himself out of the way.<br/><br/>Before he could move himself away from the conversation, Tyger had asked him a question.  Ryu was glad that his face was masked at that moment, as he faced Tyger and added in a blunt yet polite manner, "Yes it is."<br/><br/>Finding himself a clear spot away from attention he took a seat.  His mind began to wander to the actual competition and away from the contestants.  "Why would she..." He mumbled aloud, not intending to let anyone in on that sort of info yet.  He silenced himself, holding back until he could get everyone's attention.  It wouldn't be long until someone asked and someone else remembered that he knew something.  Looking for a moment to see if anyone was looking, he gave a short sniff...  he didn't smell any catfish.  He'd have to pay special attention to this one if that was his opponent, as Ryu wouldn't be able to surprise him.<br/><br/>Cammy's shock was almost cute, but Ryu wasn't fooled by the beauty of the women here today.  They were all strong fighters, and most likely killers.  He pulled out a smart phone and sent in retrieved information after taking a few pics with it.  He snapped a picture of the newcomer, the apparent mercenary, just as she slammed her scythe into the chair.  Hopefully the phone would work.  He looked back up to study the scythe and the newcomer.  He thought for a few seconds then finished his message with, "Please send the rest of my weapons once we have a location."  He clicked the send button, watching with anticipation, praying that it worked.<br/><br/>"P.S." he added to the message stopping the send.  "Bring the catfish too."  He was no braggart, but if cammy thought that zombies were a shock...<br/>And Tyger couldn't just be a name right?  Ryu smirked at the thought.<br/>Send.<br/><br/>(( EDIT: Just added some flavor and tried to make the post smoother.  And a few details I had forgotten to add, such as Tyger's question and such.  Fixed a minor inconsistency with knowledge of Tygers half-tiger status.   Also for reference on the fish... they DO exist and here's proof! lol...  http://www.nodakoutdoors.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=79&t=58851 (http://www.nodakoutdoors.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=79&t=58851) ))