[center][h2][color=ed1c24]Hikari Tahada[/color][/h2][/center]

Hikari actually let out a genuine laugh at the ox comparison. It helped loosen his grip, allowing the noble to slip away. Hikari just reached down and rubbed the area he was pinched without paying the guy any mind. He expected a punch, at the very least, from how these guys were talking. If a single pinch was what all three of them could muster together, maybe it wasn’t serious and it was a waste of time coming over here. He was hoping to learn something. It wasn’t until he caught the glance from the woman that had everyone’s attention, that his mind changed. It was quick, almost too quick and if he wasn’t trained to watch people, he probably wouldn’t have noticed. His photographic memory made him aware of what couldn’t have been noticed otherwise or without a longer stare. It was something dark behind her eyes, something she knew well how to hide and show, it was clear. Hikari knew well not just anyone could learn something like that. Now he was interested, and she was the first person on his radar so far. He would keep an eye on her, and play it off as gawking if questioned. He just gave a playful shrug in return. His attention would return to the red-haired boy who he almost forgot was there, the entire reason he walked over. Hikari offers no response besides a respectful nod. He need not explain his true intentions of wanting to observe what everyone had to offer, he was more than happy to have everyone thinking he was just a brute itching for a fight. Although, he had nothing but respect for a man that wanted to fight his own battles and stayed level-headed. Maybe he would be watched closely, too.

Once everyone walked off, and the woman rejected the noble, Hikari stood for a moment before letting out another small laugh. [color=ed1c24]“Well, back to where I started.”[/color] He looked over at the girl that got pushed, Kohra. [color=ed1c24]“You doin’ okay little one? We should probably keep heading forward, see if we can get a good spot where the captains have a good eye on us.”[/color] He nudged his head forward and with his hands stuffed in his pockets, began walking waiting for the exams to begin. [color=ed1c24][i]Today was the day.[/i][/color]

[hider=tl;dr]Hikari is simply being observant of the resolving situation and offers to walk further inside with [@Databug] Kohra.[/hider]