rakuen | Round 2

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Round 2

It could be a repeat of last week, Dolorosa stand on the podium looking out over the students of Fortitude, "Welcome students, I hope you have had a good week. I enjoyed watching you battle, even if we have lost the first round. Don't look down, there are many rounds to come."

If you were here last round you may notice that Nanami, Fortitude's prefect, is missing, "Before I go on and announce the winners of last round and the new Players for this round, I would like to inform you that breaking the rules is not allowed and will not be tolerated. Nanami has been punished for behavior unbecoming of a prefect, if I will punish her I will punish you as well.

"It is worth knowing that the rules are on page nine of the player handbook which you all have been given. Any one who cannot read may request a copy be sent to their PDA, an advanced PDA will read the rules to you. Please do not break the rules and give me an excuse to punish you" The peaceful smile on her face may be a bit disconcerting.

"Since we have covered that, we can now move on. While we did not win the round I would still like to congratulate you on a wonderful round. Conquest not only won more battles than us but one of their players hit the win condition. If you turn your attention to the screen behind me it will show the battles found by Fortitude."

On the screen behind her the Battle records for Fortitude and the Inter-school battles that they had fought were shown. She read the Fortitude battle records first.

She smiles kindly at the crowd, "I'm proud of you, there were very few Fortitude only battles, only one in fact, Dave vs Kotaru, congratulations Dave for winning.

"Also in fighting Conquest you all fought valiantly and I am proud of all of you. Extra notice goes to Dave for beating Feferi, Spain for defeated Golbez, Vriska for defeating Feferi, and Lelouch for defeating Homura," she claps politely and expects the others to clap as well.

"While no one in Fortitude won this round I would like to extend our congratulations to Conquest for winning and particularly Lithuania for winning the round. We should be gracious losers and fight harder next round. There is nothing to be ashamed of."

The battle records disappear. "Next I welcome our new students who joined us yesterday, you have been placed into a very kind school, so please enjoy your stay. Now I have here the list of those chosen to be Players this round, for those who have just joined us this means these students and faculty are the only persons with rights this week. The rest of you have no rights, you may be granted rights by being owned by a Player." Her smile doesn't waver, "I'm sure all of you will grant your Weapon's rights.

"To own a weapon you must vow to them, you know the vow has worked when they receive a shield mark on their hand," she held her own hand up to show to new ones what it looked like. "Players may give their Weapons permission to access the school facilities, and to eat from the full cafeteria menu among other things. If you haven't got a Player then you are a Discard, make sure you know all the rules and do exactly what Nanami tells you to, as after today she will not be punished. There is no school today but I suggest you use the time to vow to Weapons if you are a Player or find a Player if you are a Weapon. School is Monday to Friday starting 8am, I look forward to seeing you in my classroom."

"Now for what you have all been waiting for, this week's players are:

England
Rapunzel
Marisa
Yuri
Dahlia
Oichi
Dave

I wish you all the best of luck, fight well and make me proud."

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<<'Just sore from last round. It happened on Friday I think.'>>

[Note to self. Do not tell John about his sad beatdowns. It just ends in his friend overworrying. He doesn't want that.]

<<'It's all virtual pretty much. You feel the pain, but you don't get those injuries really. You won't get killed in battle either, although apparently dying isn't permanent here anyways.

We're in a fighting game. Players pull weapons out of the Weapons and fight with those. We're talking swords, guns, the whole shebang. It's biznasty crazy what apparently can come out of people.

So really this is all a major fucking beatdown where people don't die but it hurts like a bitch.'>>

<<'Oh. I guess that makes more sense. Sort of.'>>

[ It makes more sense that it would be virtual than actual, but... not that they are doing this to begin with. ]

<<'What's the point of all this, anyway? Vriska said whoever's in charge doesn't like to actually answer questions.'>>

<<'They don't. It's really fucking stupid, but at the same time.

Well a break from crazy Session shit is nice I guess.'>> [He feels like he's forgetting something important though. Like...where was he before he arrived here?]

<<'Although we seem to still have stupid time shit shenanigans happening here with everyone coming from every which way on the time fucking line.'>>

<<'Yeah, and Vriska said I wasn't even from her timeline! But time shit happens, right? I'm just rolling with it.'>>

[ He still takes issue with the whole "Dave got shot" thing, but he can let it rest ]

<<'Okay, so about the whole Discard thing... what do you do if you don't have a Player?'>>

[ No, he's not assuming that Dave would want him. Hell, he's not even sure that Players are allowed to have more than one, and Dave totally has one already, he's too cool not to. ]

<<'Dude, I don't think we're from the same timeline. I think another me can actually talk or some shit. I don't know. This time shit stuff is really getting old as fuck.'>>

[Welp. Dave will just...avoid talking about his battles.]

<<'You get no rights and shit. You're basically trash. But that's fine since I'm about to ask you to get your Weapon on and vow with me. Shit ain't gonna be a problem. You should go read your manual. Read if like the saddest teenage fangirl obsessed with sparkly vampires reading Twilight. That's pretty fucking fast, so do it.'>>

<<'Okay, okay, I'll read it, I promise!'>>

[ The metaphor is pretty fucking hilarious to John, so he is trying to stifle his giggles as he signs. Unfortunately, he's not doing very well at it, so Dave is treated to John's weird-sounding laugh - quiet, breathy, and a little more high-pitched than guys tend to laugh, mostly because he's, y'know, DEAF, and thus can't really tell what pitch is normal ]

<<'Cool, we're vowing. That's not like getting married or anything, right? Because I'm too young to make a lifelong commitment like that.'>>

[Dave doesn't mind. He honestly can't judge since his laugh sounds like the type of laughs where someone has been laughing too much and need air. Or something like that. And he finds that it isn't so bad. Because John is laughing. And things aren't as awkward as he thought they would be. And god damn, he can't help but smile. Shit is infectious.]

<<'Sorry John. We're going to be stuck together and ever now. Since I'm the Player, that makes me the husband apparently. You're my bride and damsel in distress and I'm sworn to protect you.'>> [Wow this is the most ridiculous vow ever.]

[ Dave's smiling! That's a good sign. John's never actually, y'know, met him face to face, but he is pretty sure that Dave!smiles are rare and he's already gotten a few in this conversation. ]

<<'Well, I'd like to think I'm at least a damsel who can handle herself, but I will make you the best meatloaf and apple pies for supper.'>>

[ ...They are the weirdest kids ever. ]

[Wait till you do or say something that will make him laugh. Or when Dave starts signing without the sunglasses (which will probably be privilege to very select few).]

<<'Holy shit. Apple pie. If you're trying to woo me with your baking prowess, then you're doing a god damn bitching job. I'm swooning over here, Egbert.'>> [Oh snap, Dave even faked swoon. And oh god, who let these two derps become partners.]

[ The rest of the game is asking that very question, I'm sure ]

<<'Only as long as it's from scratch. Betty Crocker can kiss my ass.'>>

[ He pauses, to see if he feels any different. Nope, he doesn't. ]

<<'So, is that it? I don't feel any different.'>>

[They cannot be tamed.]

<<'You don't know what you're doing to me. My heart is beating faster then a cheetah on steroids.'>> [Sometimes one wonders about the things that Dave says or does.]

<<'You should have a symbol now. That's all. I can yank your weapon out from your chest if I have my glove on. Apparently it's kind of weird.'>> [He hasn't been a Weapon before so he doesn't personally know.]

<<'Well, cool I guess.'>>

[ He pauses, then asks a little sheepishly ]

<<'Um, where can I get a PDA like yours? 'Cause I don't really want to drag a notebook around if I don't have to.'>>

[Dave doesn't seem to bother asking as he grabs John's wrist and is heading towards the front gate and out to the town. Dave might be a little touchy without realizing it. This is totally normal though right? He didn't grab your hand at least.

He's using the other hand to do quick, messy messages though. They're slightly clipped, and they almost seem more like he's just talking to himself.]

<<'I swear everyone should have a fucking PDA. It would be so much more convenient.'>>

[ John nods, blithely letting Dave lead him by the wrist. He wouldn't have batted an eyelash if Dave had grabbed his hand, though - he might be one to protest to Karkat (in the future, anyway) that he's not a homosexual, but stuff like holding hands with Dave doesn't count. It's Dave! His best friend!

John gets the signing to himself thing, though, he does that a lot. He doesn't sign back, but he keeps an eye on Dave's hand as it flickers through words and half-words.

Vriska's here, Jade's here, and Dave's here. Yep, things are pretty okay. ]

[At some point it just looks like Dave is just waving his hand around but he eventually stops and shoves his hand in his pocket when he realizes he's been flailing his hand around aimlessly.

Wow. That was all kinds of uncool, so he'll fix it with hand in pocket while dragging your derpy ass to Recette's shop. Yep...way to be kind of lame Dave.]

[ Yep. They're just walkin'.

...Come to think of it, Dave might be more awkward about the lack of conversation than John is.

Eventually they get there, though, down to the shop, Dave still holding on to John's wrist because otherwise John would get distracted and stop walking because he has to look at everything. ]

[He's glad. It wouldn't do them any good if Dave lost his deaf best bro and he being mute. They seriously would never find each other ever.

He leads John into the shop indicating prices and the PDAs since that's what they're here for.]

[ Nope. They'd wander around aimlessly until they both found their way back to the dorms. Which, in John's case, would take longer than imagined, I'm sure.

He looks at the PDAs and the prices and picks one that does what he needs but isn't too expensive. It's very basic, but it's a PDA! He pays for it and flashes it at Dave triumphantly before tucking it in his pocket. ]

<<'Now I don't have to drag around that notebook anymore!'>>

[Dave shakes his head lightly.]

<<'It's just a fucking PDA man.'>>

[He shudders a bit when they step back out. He really hates this weather. Can they like head to the dorms so he can go bury himself in his bed? It's fucking freezing. It probably isn't, but it might as well be freezing to Dave.]

[ Oh, it's definitely cold, but John grew up in the far northern reaches of the west coast. He's used to weather like this. He sees Dave's reaction to the weather and wrinkles his nose in amusement. ]

<<'We should hurry before you turn into an icicle or something.'>>

[He scowls a bit. Dave being cold is not amusing, John. Get your priorities straight.]

<<'As much as everyone would want a piece of my frozen delicious ass, I rather not become a Davesicle.'>> [He's going to start walking briskly towards the school and their dorms.]

[ Sure, okay. John laughs a little and shakes his head before trotting along after Dave. It's not like he wants to be outside right now either, but it's not all THAT bad. ]

[Dave rudely shoves John and starts running now. Tag, you're fucking it dude.]

[ John lets out an accidental sort of YAWP-ing sound, catches his balance, and starts running after him, grinning.

This is even better than he'd hoped for, meeting Dave in person.

He's not very in shape, and he's not the fastest, but he does his best to catch up to Dave. Not happening, but on the bright side, John doesn't lose him, so that's... something?

By the time they get back to the school, John's gasping for breath and half-heartedly signing "come back" as he stops and leans against a nearby wall to catch his breath. ]

[That was a beautiful noise. Dave isn't even sure what type of sound that is...but it was hilarious anyways.

Dave jogs back to John once the other signs at him to return. Dave has a pretty cocky grin on his face and he's looking pretty smug.

Obviously he thinks he's one-up John for now. But hey, he isn't all that cold anymore now that they've been running.]

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I got distracted by NSFW pictures apparently.

as long as they were sexy, you're forgiven. ;)

They were super sexy.

Damn, they really were. I HIGHLY approve.

I do love me sexy art.

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