I listened tentatively like a student being lectured by her teacher.

"...use of sharp objects." He finished off, turning back to meet my eyes and he groaned when he saw my most probably dazed off expression and detached look.

"Did you even listen to a single word I said, Pix?" He whined and I rolled my eyes at him.

"Pix, this is serious! You need to know the dos and don'ts in that ring! You have got to pay attention."

I sighed and gave him a sheepish look before ...