As Will was enjoying some recreation and quality time with Zamie, two additional rounds took place before Ohta, appearing as though she had fused with Fionnadh, took to the field. In reality, she was using the mask Will had once used to disguise himself as a Caprini, allowing Fionnadh to remain with and look after Ailbhe.
Waiting for Ohta near the arena's center, Son Da, perched atop his tail in a lotus pose, his fingers linked and thumbs forming a circle in his lap, waited for her to approach within a conversational distance before remarking, "A rare pleasure, this. I had hoped to teach Warchief Madrosc a lesson. Now, I am privileged to face the warrior who bested him..."
