Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-67.70.92.41-20151228204640/@comment-24432027-20160108043709

The reaction from Mercury was that he was suprised. But he had a backup plan. I believe Cinder even was suprised and made a remark as such. So they went to plan B). If you believe this situation then you're saying less about Yang's character then if she were simply deceived. Besides if she lost they'd still throw that kick at her, and more panic would spout either way it's one of those things you just can't overlook.