"Sounds like he would be an appropriate sparring partner for you then," said Siana, a stir of envy rising within her. It was not because she wished to spar against Theo herself, though she wouldn't turn down the opportunity; in truth, she wished she had a sparring partner who was as well acquainted with her weaknesses. She had not had that since she completed her training, and one of her mentors was now traveling outside of Emillion, and the other had passed on not a year ago. Others in the Guild have managed to expose her weaknesses, of course, for she still had many, but they were normally by accident or after a few minutes of careful observation.
To Maria's question, Siana responded, "Joined? The competition? To bring what honor I can to the Guild." And to her family. Also to test her own strengths and weaknesses against others.