[Velocity frowns a bit herself when she spots his facial expression, pulling her arm tighter against herself with a little laugh at herself at the idea of being mildly hurt because he seemed to be visibly disapproving. Why did it matter, when they'd only just met, after all?]

(Except it did.)

A gladiator? Really?

[A quiet hum as she flicks her optics over him thoughtfully]

I suppose anyone could have the temperament for it just as anyone could be a doctor, it's just a bit? Disconcerting? Maybe? You're so calm! Mellow, even! But I suppose the whole idea is to play things up, and you would certainly be able to access different parts of society...

Actually, on second thought, it does sound like it would be a useful start if you wanted to get noticed. And you did, I'm guessing?