Raiden hears the ice attack, followed immediately by the warm sensation of Minoru's fire. The tell-tale splash of water behind him says much and he wishes he could take his attention off the Tarkatans long enough to see the surprise from the Lin Kuei. Though, with the looks from the Tarkatans, he has an idea.

There's a lot of quiet bristling from both sides while Raiden remains calmly with his hands at his sides. He doesn't want a fight when it comes down to it, and hopes that Minoru's words make the right impression.

The tension in the room could be cut with a knife, and every growl or snarl could be the trigger that sets off the powder keg, or extinguishes it.