Conquest Round Four

[kingofpoisons]

As in previous weeks there are announcements on all the screens, "Please report to the lobby at 12 noon for assembly." If you're not there on time Santana will gather you up and unless you are new she will not be patient.

Even if you are new she probably wont be that patient. Day is once again smiling and that is good news all round really. She is stood on the podium eating a cookie that was probably from Red Day. When everyone is gathered she waits for them to fall silent.

"Well, I am glad you all took our little chat last week to heart. I am pleased to announce that Conquest is once again the winner." Proving that Day's method of headmistressing was obviously far superior to Dolorosa's. "Though a couple of you," and here America and Dirk would get headaches, nothing as bad as what she dealt out last week though, "Thought that fighting was beneath you, the rest of you did well. We had one Conquest only battle," the battle records appear on the screen. "Between Karkat Vantas and Aisha Clanclan, congratulations Karkat for winning."

"Against Fortitude we won four out of five battles, an excellent score. Showing that we are indeed the superior school, congratulations to Nephenee who beat Kamui, Sis Strider who beat Shion, Karkat Vantas who beat Shion and Aisha Clanclan who beat Shion."

She took a bite of cookie and grinned again, "Also well done to Sis for winning the round. You all fought well and I hope that you keep up the good work this next round. Keep on winning and show Fortitude that we are indeed better in every single way."

She ate some more, "I would also like to announce that two of our number became prefects this week, Flynn Scifo and Gino Weinberg, however they due to unfortunate circumstances they are both indisposed at the moment." Meaning they were both unconscious in the infirmary, it was a thing that happened sometimes, Day didn't know why.

"Now for those who will bring us to victory once again," a list of names came up on the screen behind her and she read them out.

"Golbez
Suzaku Kururugi
Ruka Urushibara
Estonia
Cirno
Yuki Yagizawa
Tear
Sis Strider"

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[isur2ndprincess]

[Yuki was not expecting to hear her name with the current list of Players. Her eyes go wide and, well, it's obvious that she's a bit afraid. But after a moment her expression changes to one of determination.]

[Now to find some weapons]

[swordofzero]

Suzaku is still a little dazed though he actually slept the night before and his shock has turned into grim determination. He will fight, so that they can defeat this system, he will go home and complete zero requiem to finally atone for his sins.

He stands near the back glaring through the speech, he just shrugs when his name is called, all his worries of not wishing to fight or harm others disappeared in the remembrance that he had already done the worst he could do. No good would ever change that.

[infallibleblade]

More of this awful thing they called a game...

Nari released a heavy sigh and folded his arms, wondering how he was going to get by. He truly did not mind being a discard because of the loss of privileges. In fact, most of the things that people would consider basic necessities in this world seemed to be little more than pure luxury for him, so it wasn't that that bothered him. The problem was the distinct hand of control over everything. The niggling reminder in the back of his head that freedom wasn't his in this place, and never would be. Everyone had to be governed by someone else and it was... wrong. Just plain wrong.

But what was worse? Freedoms restricted by an unseen lord? Or freedoms held in the hand of someone tangible?

He sighed again as his disposition became gloomier.

[swordofzero]

Suzaku saw the man next to him, someone he hadn't spoken to before. He did not look happy but then again neither did most people here. Being forced to fight was draining on people.

He watched the man silently, wondering if he was a player as well.

[infallibleblade]

As Suzaku turned his gaze upon him, it took Nari only a moment to recognize the familiar sensation of being watched before he glanced up and around, wondering whose attention he had caught. When his eyes landed on Suzaku, his face, though impassive, was curious.

"Can I help you, sirrah?"

[cullscuttlefish]

"Are you all right?" Feferi's voice was quiet as she approached. "You look tense. I - I hope the charm I got you isn't the cause. If it was a bad memory, I'm sorry."

She shuffled her feet a little bit. "Your friend looked upset when I summoned your weapon last week. I don't want to cause bad blood between you two. You seem so close, and it just doesn't feel right."

One more shuffle.

"I know one of the other Players this round. I'm going to ask her to vow with me. I'll have your back as long as I'm here, but I'm just worried about causing you trouble."

And then Katy's heart shattered ;;

[swordofzero]

Feferi... Suzaku looked up at her feeling numb, he hadn't seen her since he had regained his memory and he hadn't wanted to, didn't want her to know how he had deceived her.

"It... not the charm you got me, that was a useful memory I thank you for it." And one that had made him complacent, wondering if all his memories were as small yet personally important as that one.

At her words he looked down. "It is for the best Feferi... I..." He couldn't meet her eyes, he had let her believe he shared her beliefs, was as peaceful as she was and yet...

He had deceived even himself... "I'm not a good person Feferi, I'm sorry, I wish you well in your goal but..."

He broke off, still unable to look at her. "I... I am sorry Feferi..."

[merde]

Tear was quite honestly surprised to see her name come up. Wasn't she exempt because she worked in the Exaclan store? She supposed not. Finding a weapon she could actually hold could be a problem.

And this was going to be such a bother, taking time away from her work at the store. Between battling, the store, and teaching, she had never been so busy. It was fortunate that she didn't have adventuring to worry about on top of it...

So she sighed exasperatedly, and flitted amongst the crowd, to seek out a requisite Weapon.

[smupette]

Sis knew this was coming, her being a player again. She rubbed her temples, and a very displeased look crossed her face. This was quite a troublesome thing. As much as she loved fighting, this was not the way she wished to do it.

"Thank you for the acknowledgement." She had only won the round with the transfer really. "I will do my best again this round. I do not promise the outcome."

[babysage]

At her side Kotaro appeared. He hugged her in greeting and smiled holding out a pouch, containing a memory. "Here is the memory I promised you Sis!"

on that note, we can still do the log! but idk if i should double post!

[smupette]

She patted the kid's head. "Thank you. The blood giving wasn't so bad. I was only dizzy for a short time afterwards." Sis looks down once more, she couldn't let Kotaro go without a player.

"Would you like to vow with me?"

[kingofpoisons]

"You did well," Day smiled, "I am sure you will not disappoint us." Is there a threat in her voice? Surely not...

[smupette]

Sis peeked from behind her glasses at Day. There might have been a smirk on her lips, no telling what her real intention was at this time. "I fought one battle last round. Only because I had to."

[cullscuttlefish]

Once Day had finished talking to Sis, and once she was finished talking with Suzaku, Feferi walked over to the older girl. "Miss Strider? I'm Feferi. The one you talked with last week."

She extended a hand and smiled. "I'd like to be your Weapon this round. We share a lot of thoughts on this place, and I think we'd make a good team, if you'll let me."

[smupette]

"I remember, you and I spoke last week. I would be honored if you will be my weapon this week. When vowed you will have all of your rights." Now for the most important question. "What is your weapon?"

She couldn't properly train if she didn't know what the weapon was.

[frozenmemories]

[She had not been expecting her name to be called and was about ready to slightly pout again. When she heard her name, her starting pout turned into a LARGE grin.]

Alright! My turn!

[With that, she started jumping up and down. excitedly]

[relentless_sentinel]

Neph bowed a bit at her name in courtesy to Day calling it out as a victor. She'd learned that victory meant money, and money meant she could take care of Kotaro. So if that was what it took to earn enough to make sure he was comfortable, it was fine.

She wasn't so...lucky?...this time to have her name called, but still Nephenee was determined. She wasn't sure who to talk to to be her player, but the thought of Kotaro being one again made her worried. What if they were seperated and she couldn't protect him? Hmm...a dilemma, to be sure.

Well, there wasn't anything she could do about it now besides find Kotaro and hope someone vowed with both of them...

[frozenmemories]

Cirno had been wandering about, really unsure of who to go to. As she wandered about she spotted Neph and grinned. She needed to tell her something anyways and kept forgetting to do so. She ran over with a smile,

"Hey! I meant to tell you this earlier but...I kinda forgot."

She glanced about for a moment and spoke softly,

"I'm sorry about losing to that one girl..."

She didn't understand the system but still felt it was her fault.

[relentless_sentinel]

Nephenee looked over at Cirno, and smiled, "Hiya, Cirno." Listening to her friend, she shook her head, "That's awright, it ain't your fault. I ain't good with swords, is all..." She didn't want Cirno feeling bad about it. It happened.

[stoppedhiding]

Again? He supposed he'd actually have to fight, now that he knew the consequence for losing too much money. First, he decided to seek out people he knew.

He looked about and started to walk about the outside of the crowd, looking for someone who seemed as though they could use a Player to grant them rights.

[bloodbrother]

Sam spotted Golbez and crossed the crowd to meet up with him. Last time they'd vowed together, things had not gone poorly. Well, maybe mildly embarrassing. But now Golbez was unavoidably involved in his situation. He could do worse than be friends with the single biggest guy on the entire island. "Golbez!" he called from under his ball cap and plain black umbrella.

[stoppedhiding]

"Samuel," he said, stopping and turning to face the vampire. "Would you mind being one of my weapons again this round? If you haven't found somebody else yet, that is."

[straightupzorra]

[Come talk to your favorite Prefect?]

[smupette]

[Sis loves you.]

I disapprove of your player choice. [She's still smiling Santana, could this have been Sis' sarcasm pouring through? You'll never know. She mainly means herself. She wanted to be a discard.]

[straightupzorra]

Oh so you don't want to be a Player? Then don't vow any Weapons and incur all warning penalties. I'm sure it won't be that bad.

But sorry to disappoint you, I don't choose the Players for the week, they're randomly selected.