Fortitude: Round 5 Start

[mamarosa]

Once again Dolorosa stands on the stage with her four Prefects, Nanami is finally out of her coma and the three other Prefects stand on either side of her. It should be a familiar scene by now, Dolorosa smiling out over her students, but maybe she looked a bit happier than last round. That can only mean one thing...

"Hello, my students, another round has come to an end and another is starting anew. We were the victors of round 4 and just as you have in past rounds, won or lost, everyone fought well," she takes a moment to applaud her school, "I am so very proud of all of you, each of you are coming more and more accustomed to the school and excelling, even if you believe it to be unfair. With this unity you will all do great things here. Don't let me down."

"I hope you're all enjoying the bonus of extra Raks for winning the round, I suggest you all go out and buy yourself a treat, I am particularly fond of the chocolate that Recette sells in her shop, but you're not here to hear me talk about sweets, let us get to the battle records." behind her, as per usual, the Battle Records show up on the screen.

"I believe we had more Fortitude battles this round than any round past, but let us congratulate Nanashi for defeating Jade, Spain for beating Nanashi, Inui for defeating Spain, Dave for defeating Gamzee, and Jade for defeating Marisa."

The interschool battle records appear on screen, "For Inter-school battles we should congratulate Jade for defeating Cirno, Spain for defeating Suzaku, Nanashi for defeating Golbez, Spain for defeating Golbez, Dave for defeating Suzaku, Jade for defeating Suzaku, and Marisa for defeating Cirno,"

"Lastly, we should congratulate Dave, Jade, and Spain for winning the round," Dolorosa begins to applaud for all the victors.

"And without further ado, the Players for round 5 are:
Dave,
Marisa,
Jade,
John,
Daenerys

Have a wonderful round!"

While the screen usually remains on the names those who are going to be Players for round time, it unexpectedly cuts over to the Conquest assembly. Dolorosa looks up at the screen and covers her mouth, she knows what's coming and knows that she doesn't want her students to witness it.

"Losing the round, as bad as it is. Is not what has made me angry today." Okay it was a big part of what had made her angry, but, "On Friday evening I was attacked, in my office. We have told you time and time again, it is not our fault you are here, taking your anger out on us is not necessary or smart." Her eyes glinted again, "I have my suspicions as to who my attacker is, and they will learn. That disobedience is met with punishment. That I cannot be threatened, and it is unwise to try." At that she turned to Flynn and he crumpled, her and Satana focused the warning penalty on him. The pain would be too much for him to stand or talk. It lasted for ten minutes,anyone who moved or talked was hit with a warning penalty strong enough to sink them to their knees. When it was over she stepped away from Flynn, who was curled up on the floor. It would be a few moments before he had the strength to stand. "Dismissed."

Throughout the broadcast Dolorosa tries to cut the stream but nothing works, Fortitude students won't be punished for moving or talking but it is still something she does no want them to witness.

"Please remain calm my students," she says in a shaky voice as the stream cuts out, "I'm sure everyone will be fine."
 

Comments

Shhh

[knightime]

stuff
stuff happened.

[He doesn't want to talk about it, but at least he doesn't pull away.]

[savedbyasong]

Stuff? [Still touching his arm and looking worried.]

[knightime]

im not really in the mood
ill explain later
i kind of just want to go back to sleep

[That's surprising in itself since Dave was usually much more proactive at the beginning of the round.]

[savedbyasong]

[Is it even possible for him to look more worried? He manages it.] Maybe you should go back to bed, sleep for a while. It's not like we have classes and you can always find Weapons later.

[knightime]

i guess
i
idk
feels like im skirting responsibilities if im not out there doing shit
i mean out here
same different

[Dave is surprisingly responsible despite his aloof nature.]

[savedbyasong]

You won't do much good if you are going to fall asleep, you need to rest.

[knightime]

eh
its not like another five to fifteen minutes
is gonna suddenly kill me

[savedbyasong]

[Shion's not too sure... But he nods.] Alright but then rest. Promise me you will?

[knightime]

fine shion
i promise ill knock out soon
scouts honor
cept i was never a scout
so take that with a grain of salt

[savedbyasong]

Okay... [Dave why do you always say such confusing things?] What's a scout?

[knightime]

you know what
dont even worry about it
just something that was more common in my world

[None of his pop culture references will ever make sense to you. Sigh.]

[savedbyasong]

[Nope, they really wont.] Oh... Okay then. [He feels a little embarrassed about the fact he never understands everything Dave says in a conversation.]

[knightime]

ive been trying to figure out
what do you read???
watch???
i mean there had to be something you know that i would reference and youd understand
all ive ever said just makes you stare at me
like i grew ten more eyes or something

[savedbyasong]

Sorry... I haven't read all that much... [And most of what he has read is hidden behind the swirling fog of missing memories.] Books were banned in my city. [He wasn't sure what he meant by watch, he had seen educational films before if that was what he meant...]

[knightime]

holy shit
im not some pretentious book snob
but that sounds like a terrible idea
how do you ban books
and not expect your city to crumble???

[Considering that Dave actually spent a copious amount of time reading, it seemed kind of mindnumbing to think that Shion existed in a place that didn't have any.]

[savedbyasong]

They just... did. Banned them, burned them, they weren't allowed in the city, they slowly died out. We have computers, educational and work based manuals are on there but stories... literature, is not allowed. [And the city hadn't crumbled, not at all.]

[knightime]

no offense
but thats bullshit
actually fuck that
take all the offense

[Seeing as Dave's only proper way to express himself was through more creative means, not having literature just seemed like a terrible idea.]

can i just say
im happy not to be living in that city
holy shit

[savedbyasong]

I'm not offended, I left. [Well escaped, or was kidnapped, but it was a good thing no matter how he worded it.] You're lucky if your world allows literature. [Books are amazing.]

[knightime]

you must like the library here than
its full of books

[Well, that's what libraries are for, but whatever.]

[savedbyasong]

I do, there are more books in there that anyone could live in a life time! [His eyes are shining, he looks like a small child for a moment, he spent a lot of time there, whenever he was not a discard anyways.] It is a wondrous place!

[knightime]

wow
youre like a kid given a new toy
i swear
but thats cool
im glad you like it
i mean most kids hate the library but whatever

[Although, Dave did indulge with going into it often. He's no bookworm, but he did read.]

[savedbyasong]

Why would they hate the library? [Why would anyone hate a place with so many books in it? The idea was so strange to Shion.]

[knightime]

cuz they rather play video games
or watch movies
not read
since everyone seems to lump reading with studying
no one likes to study

[savedbyasong]

[Video games? Shion blinked in confusion again and then frowned.] I liked studying, like studying I guess even if the subjects here are strange...

[knightime]

power to you?
i mean i rather just stick to music all day
but a book is ok once in awhile

[Can't go admitting that he likes reading too much right?]