*Dacian* People are slapping my shoulder and telling me how great I am doing as I flee past them to get outside. I keep my eyes lowered, fearing they might change colour in the middle of things, walking as fast as I dare until I can feel that I am alone. When I stop I realise that I am out in the middle of a field. I breathe in deeply several times. Even if I can still catch the stench of the arena, out here it is diluted by the fresh night air, and I finally manage to get back in full control. Making my heartbeat go back to normal, for the Moon Goddess knows which time tonight. When I open my eyes, my gaze falls upon the silver orb hanging over the field. I have to quickly close my eyes again, breathing in deeply another few times. Not now ! Not now ! I sit down, burying my face in my

