Qutan watches his opponents’s friends help him from the contest floor. Uncertain what the correct response would be he says, "You stepped into the circle with courage and I respect you for it." His voice trails off a bit at the end, this is beyond his experience.

He does not feel The Three in this place and it is unsettling to be without them.

He turns to his companions and shrugs, then looks toward the gates, best to leave before more ceremonies are called for.