rakuen | Fortitude: Round 4 Start

You may notice that once again the number of Prefects by Dolorosa's side has risen. On the stage with her is Lelouch, Yuri, and Gamzee. Nanami has been sick the past few days and will be missing the assembly, something that is rather routine by now. Dolorosa talks amiably with the three present Prefects before the assembly starts.

It should be a familiar scene by now, Dolorosa smiling out over her students.

"Hello, my students, another round has come to an end and another is starting anew. We were not the victors of round 3 but, just as you have in past rounds, everyone fought well," she laughs a bit, "And perhaps maybe it is a bit safer for all of us that Conquest has won the round, so I congratulate you on avoiding the wrath of Day and Santana." She can't help but poke fun at her fellow staff members, it is easier to make light of the situation than punish her students unnecessarily.

"The downside of losing is that you are not rewarded the extra Raks, but let us not dwell on defeat and instead focus on the victories of the round," behind her, as per usual, the Battle Records show up on the screen.

"I am once again proud of my students, you very rarely battle among yourselves, not that I am discouraging you. I extend a congratulations to Shion for defeating Becca."

As the inter-school battle records show up on the screen she looks surprised but not disappointed, "For Inter-school battles we should congratulate Lelouch," she turns to her Prefect, "for defeating Feferi." That's right, Fortitude won a grand total of two battles, one of them fought against itself. Students should take a moment to be relieved over the fact they are not in Conquest.

"Lastly, we should congratulate Dahlia for winning the round," Dolorosa begins to applaud for all the victors.

"And without further ado, the Players for round 4 are:

Oichi
Dave
Gamzee
Marisa
Jade
Inui
Spain
Nanash

Have a wonderful round."

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Dave just stands there quietly. He doesn't know what to say or do. With the memory charm from Shion, Dave remembers the names of his friends now. He remembers Jade's name and he so obviously realizes Jade's name was called along with his.

He was a Player again. He was okay with that.

Jade was a Player. He was okay with her being a Player. But both of them were Players.

He should probably start vowing at the very least.

Standing close to where Dave was, Britannia rubbed the back of her neck and felt distinctly uncomfortable. Like the child that had brought home a C- on an important test to a disappointed parent.

No matter what the circumstances, whenever she on a losing team she felt distinctly... unhappy. Like it didn't matter if it was supposed to be a team effort, her actions alone should have made all the difference. (Which was laughable, she of all people knew that best, but the sting was still there.) Doubtless, they would have to do better this round.

So, with a sigh, like a child would make in the face of an exasperating list of chores, she started looking around. "Guess I'd better find a player."

Dave was trying to look for his friends. He glanced around him, backing up slightly. Damn it, why is it always a wild goose chase to find them anyways? They were way too good at being hard to find.

He was so absorbed in trying to find where they were that he accidentally walks straight into Britannia.

Oops! He glances up to see who he may have walked into so he can apologize.

Hands going out to automatically steady the smaller person, Britannia blinked as she glanced down at a familiar mop of blonde hair accompanied by a pair of sunglasses. It was the sunglasses she recognized automatically, because who else was so attached to them as to be wearing them when they were inside?

As a token smile immediately formed on her lips, she began speaking in a cheerful voice. "Careful."

One day he'll take them off, but that day is not today. He still is pretty paranoid about the whole letting people see his eyes thing.

He recognizes you though. So he awkwardly bows in greeting. She's too close to wave at, but he can't say hi properly. It's nice to recognize people, especially when it seems that there's newer crowds as oppose to people he's familiar with.

Her smile widens a fraction at the bow as she takes a step back to give Dave his space. Rather than bother with exchanging pleasantries, especially when it's such a chore to talk to one of them, she decides it would be better to get straight to business.

"Looks like you're a player again this round."

He gives a nod. The RNG gods have deemed with suitable to constantly be a Player. He isn't sure why, but okay.

yep
i should just get used to this
youre looking for a player???

"I am." The answer is clear and unmistakeable, even as she maneuvers beside him and drapes an arm over his shoulders, ruffling his hair in the process. "If you'd be so kind."

Aww, come on. His hair was perfect like three seconds ago.

will you
okay no i was going to be ridiculous about this but i realized
how stupid it was gonna sound
so you up being my weapon???
we will kick the most sorry of asses

She laughs as she reads his reply, eyes softening as she locks her arms around his neck in a loose hold and makes herself comfortable against Dave's back. "I accept." The reply, formal in tone, is broken by amusement as she brings her hand up and watches the symbol form on it.

He lets out a silent chuckle. He's gotten used to Britannia's fondness for touching. And frankly, he kind of enjoyed it himself. Even if he probably pretends he doesn't for the sake of trying to be cool or something.

awesome

"Hey Dave!" Sonic was quick on his feet when he heard that Dave was a Player this round. That made finding someone easy. "Ready to kick some more butt this round? I didn't get anyone vowing me last round."

Dave holds his fist out for a good ol' natured fist bump. Of course Sonic would find him. They make a bitching team, and Sonic was relatively nice to have around. He didn't complain or anything and they fought well together.

Heck yeah they were gonna kick butt.

And heck yeah returning that fist bump. Sonic still is wearing those shades, by the way. Because they were still bros of a sort, and Sonic knew he could count on Dave to use his weapon well. The best part was, this time he had another ability that would surely serve well in battle.

In fact that understanding was so epic that the mark appeared on his arm without another word said.

"I got a new ability, too. I think it'll come in handy during battle. It's called 'Lightspeed Attack.'"

He shoved his hands back into his pockets, but only so he can pull his PDA out. He's gotten used to doing this. He's started to get used to people knowing. He's sure at some point he'll find someone who's less receptive to the idea though.

that sounds fucking bitchin
straight out of some crazy action video game
well get to see it in action this week though
i know i gimped you in terms of fighting last time
making up for it now bro

Fortitude: Round 4 Start

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