Dusting off an old, old muse, possibly headed to thegames. Canon is Escaflowne.

[moeromoero]

A fight to the death? Last man standing? Oh, I think this will be a very suitable exercise for the Captain of the Dragon Slayers.

Pity you couldn't have thought of it sooner... I so hate waiting. But at least this will give me a chance to size up a few of my future opponents.

[From behind closed lips, a short, high-pitched laugh.] Let the Games begin...