[The spray of blood makes Heather wrinkle her nose, but she realizes a second too late that she doesn't flinch. She's not horrified, just disgusted, which probably isn't a great sign, right? But the girl beside her doesn't seem all that bothered, either, and while Heather hasn't yet honed that ability to read trauma or desperation in other people like Ellie has, that detail still makes her take notice.
Being dragged here is confusing and infuriating, but still a huge step up from where she was. Maybe Ellie feels the same, and Heather can't help but pay a bit more attention on her instead of the fighters in the ring.]
People wouldn't keep signing up if they did, right? Unless they're really stupid.
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Being dragged here is confusing and infuriating, but still a huge step up from where she was. Maybe Ellie feels the same, and Heather can't help but pay a bit more attention on her instead of the fighters in the ring.]
People wouldn't keep signing up if they did, right? Unless they're really stupid.