Conquest Round Seven

[kingofpoisons]

Some of you might be a little worse for wear but nonetheless the screens bear the same message as they do every Sunday. "Please report to the loby at 12 noon for assembly." Santana will gather up anyone who is dawdling.

As usual Day stood on the small raised podium with Flynn, Feferi, Nephenee, Nevin and Gino. Santana came to join them when everyone was assembled.

"Good morning," Day didn't seem in a dangerous mood. "I hope you all enjoyed the change of scenery last Round." She had seen most of the footage and had actually been surprised by how well some of them had done, and very amused at the failings.

"Well done to those who defeated the final boss, commiserations to those that didn't but your efforts were... notable."

Anyone feeling suspicious about the lack of punishment would perhaps have those suspicions belayed when her eyes glinted. "We have some new people I remind them the rules are on page nine. Read them. Please note that violence is only acceptable in official exaclan battles."

Her eyes met Spades Slick and for a moment he would be hit with a sharp head pain. It only lasted a couple of seconds though.

"This Round is back to normal, I hope I don't have to remind you that losing is not acceptable. The Players for this round are," the screen switched on to show the following list, Day read the names outloud.

"Golbez
Suzaku
America
Kotaro
Prussia
Itsuki
Gino"

Comments

[mysterioustransferstudent]

Koizumi paced the floor, deep in thought. He had no problem with being a Player, though he was a little surprised by it. If anything, he was excited to see what it was like. He was just trying to decide whether or not he should ask Sherlock to vow again. On one hand, Sherlock was-- no, definitely not reliable. Useful? Interesting? Something like that. On the other hand he was a holy terror, and Koizumi wasn't feeling especially well. Besides, he should meet more strangers. At home he'd had an extensive network of contacts for everything he could possibly need, and the only way to establish a new one would be getting to know as many people as possible--

He stopped just short of walking into Lemina and jumped a little. Instantly, the surprise was plastered over with a smooth smile.

"Excuse me," he said, taking a long stride back. "I should have been paying more attention."

[pennypincher]

Lemina glanced over and backed up slightly when Koizumi came close, but she smiled and shrugged when he spoke. "It's okay. We're all a little distracted. Are you looking for a Player too?"

[mysterioustransferstudent]

Oh? Well, that was a bit of an embarrassing way to introduce himself, but this was all right too.

"Quite the opposite," he said, smiling. "I'm looking for a Weapon. I'm a bit new to this, so I'm afraid I don't really know where to start..."

He gave a hopeless little shrug. The whole act was a little over-done. As she'd said, he was distracted, and that took away the middle ground between 'silent observer' and 'daytime soap actor.'

[pennypincher]

Was he knew? She thought she'd seen him around campus before. In any case, that didn't mean he'd been a Player before.

"It's easy. You just find someone and ask them. I guess I could be your Weapon, as long as you'll use me to fight so I can earn money."

[mysterioustransferstudent]

New enough. Besides, he liked to be underestimated. It was practically his profession, back home. He laughed, a little surprised.

"I certainly intend to fight, but isn't this a bit hasty? We haven't even introduced ourselves." He offered a hand. "Itsuki Koizumi. Perhaps we could discuss this over coffee?"

[pennypincher]

"Lemina Ausa." She took his hand and shook it. "And now we've met! But sure, I don't mind as long as I don't have to buy it."

[mysterioustransferstudent]

He chuckled. She certainly

"Are you saving up for something? Very well, it shouldn't be a problem to get it from the cafeteria."