Alexander walked strait into the armoury and waited for his sponcer. Before long the old man, along with his adolescent companion, was was standing before him. "Well," The combatant said, caring for his blade. "You wanted me to spare that man's life? Why?"
"Money of course, I plan on doing a bit of investing in him. He was able to keep up with you, which only proves they're takeing you seriously." The old man said, tossing a small gold coin to Alexander. "Your first cut, this is your first real fight after all. Win four more and I'll give you freedom, as long as you agree to stay with the arena."
"You know fighting is my life, in this time of piece this will be the only work I can get. At least beyond a grunt soldier or some low paid thug. For someone of my skills, their are few lines of work that are favorable." Alexander said, sheathing his swords and finally really looking up at the man that still owned him. "My blade is the finest here, and I have no doubt about my skills, as a man with the black ironthorn blood that runs through my vains, that I will stay here and fight for a year in the least."
"I'm sure I can trust you, your word has always been good. And as a fighter, you protected me from several attempts at my life when you were no more then this boy's age." The old sponsor said, tussleing his slave's hair who looked indignant but tolerated it. "I know I don't have to worry about your skills, but know that the more times you loose the longer it takes for you to earn your freedom."
Alexander nodded, and began to tend to his wounds as the old man walked away. After he finished up, it didn't take much for people of his blood, he walked over to speak with his fellow combatants. He looked around to try and find someone to talk to, and some food to eat. The bronze coin could pay for the petty foods combatants could buy bellow, so he began to move tword the stand that sold food to free agents. He hoped that he'd meet someone, he ant crazy after fights if he didn't speak with someone. Ironthorn blood came with a few odd quarks, like over active adrenaline.