Raiden stared at Sirius with his usual deadpan, dull expression. "Let's have a fight," he said, voice flat but resolute.
A ripple of excitement spread through the class. They'd only just gotten a new student who seemed promising, and already Raiden, the class's black sheep and undefeated menace, wanted to challenge him. For most, this was a thrilling turn of events. But a few worried for Sirius. They didn't know how skilled he was in a fight, but everyone knew Raiden's reputation: he was a monster.
Sirius looked as shocked as everyone else, but his expression soon turned serious as he regarded Raiden carefully. Though Raiden appeared indifferent, Sirius noticed something others seemed to miss, a strange spark in his eyes, a hidden intensity masked by that dull, detached look. It was…oddly thrilling. Sirius couldn't quite place it, but he was certain Raiden would be no ordinary opponent.
