The older girl steps aside to let the new fish combatant step into the arena. Regardless of how much or little help she gets, its better to return kindness when its offered. It wasn't exactly the most common thing in the world, after all.

"I would honestly prefer to see you succeed. I am not the kind of person who takes any pleasure in watching another fail simply because I have. I actually am very much not fond of people like that, so naturally I will not allow myself to be one. Besides, if you are able to claim victory, perhaps I can learn what I was doing wrong. So, I wish you good luck. I fear I am not very good at cheerleading, but I could attempt if you like." That scary expression is entirely gone now, replaced by a seemingly emotionless look on her face. Its at least better then looking like she was gonna take a bite out of poor Ilya, so yay?