In the midst of whatever's going through his head is that persistent, pemissitic thought--or perhaps, feeling--which still remains or is reborn as Arcee begins to accept her reward. Finding no luck or perhaps using a new strategy, the feeling is replaced by a different one and Random turns to watch the proceedings just moments before her fall.

The shot and the fall come as both a shock and a revelation--negative and positive thoughts reaching his processor in confused jumbles. He shoots his gaze back at where the sniper would be based on her reaction, catching the sight of Keg in the action, and defaulting to see to Arcee while Keg deals with the sniper.

Random blazes a trail to Arcee, ignoring whatever opposition he may get. When he finally gets to the podium, he shouts, "Arcee!"