"Saign, you agreed with the rest of us." Riley looked away, first up then out at the expanse of land. They were out in the open. This wasn't a good place to be. 'Why are you turning your back on us? This game cannot continue as it is. Remember, for your brother? He did not have a way out. He wasn't strong enough. What about all the others who won't make it,… someone else's brother or sister? How long?"
"Lexx can't be good enough to win if Acadiu can defeat him. You're setting him up for a fall if he doesn't take EVERY challenge he can. Acadiu's among the top ranked master dice,… I'm doing him a favor. If he loses, I will take good care of him."
"Don't force Lexx into a corner,…" Riley sighed softly. "He will kill. He's still not fighting at full strength,… please,.. don't push him."
"I thought you were worried about Lexx losing to Acadiu. You're not going to bluff me, Riley." Saign scowled up at Riley.
