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.

[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."

[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.

[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...

[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.

[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!"

[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.

[straightupzorra]

[Come talk to your favorite Prefect?]

[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.

[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."

[bloodbrother]

He smiled a bit and nodded. "I was looking for you for just that reason. I don't mind if you need to use me, I need some money to pay Kotaro back," he added sheepishly. He shrugged. "If I'm suitable, anyway."

[stoppedhiding]

He wasn't sure what to make of that remark, but he shook his head. "You are. When I lost to Aqua, it was solely a matter of my own skill. I don't intend to lose again."

He glanced down at each of Sam's hands in turn; just what counted as a "vow", how much did they have to say? "In any case, I'll accept you as a weapon."

[bloodbrother]

"Then I'll take you as a player," It seemed silly to say, but it seemed to have done the trick. A sword appeared on Sam's hand. "I'm the only one from the first group that hasn't been a Player yet. I can't say I'm complaining, though. I'm not much of a fighter."

[stoppedhiding]

"Then I hope for your sake it stays that way." That was lucky for Sam; it looked like even children were forced to become Players in this game.

"I'll let you know if I need use of your weapon. If there's nothing else...?"

[bloodbrother]

Suddenly he felt a little awkward, like he was keeping him from something. "Ah, no, that's it. Even if it's not a battle, I still owe you a favor, so if you need anything at all, let me know. I'll try to help you as best I can."

[stoppedhiding]

Actually, Golbez was fine with the way things were. He didn't like making anyone feel as though they had to go out of their way for him. Still, Sam seemed the type who would insist. "If I have need of your services as a doctor, then, I'll inform you."

[bloodbrother]

He nodded. He didn't push any further, because this guy's biceps were the size of Sam's head. "Great! I'll talk to you soon, then."

[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.]

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?"

[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."