"They do," Cindy shrugged, but she still agreed. "That's the way to win, I think. Well, that and fighting, obviously, but still, all the people here? They want to know about us. And they have those sponsor things, too. Apparently the more sponsors you have, the better chance of surviving." She turned a little to look at someone hacking away at a dummy with a sword, wincing.

"Better start making a good impression now, hm? I know I'm going to try."