(she'd benefit from training in muay thai, hei thinks as he considers the tekko. it's not a weapon he's ever used, but he's been struck with brass knuckles enough times to get the gist of the damage they can cause. all of it reliant on how high-grade her punches are.)

You can ask whatever you like, whether you'll get an answer is determinant. As for what brought me here... (hei raises his eyes, distracted.) ... Balance.

(the wine's beginning to do its job.)

Ah. The balance between trained fighters and the rest. In your Circle.