Meanwhile, Sidon was far more amused about being Team Blue and not Team Red than he should have been. And for more than one reason, at that!

"Am I to understand," he tilted his head thoughtfully, "that the goalie is the one intended to guard the goal? If so, may I propose that I offer my services to that particular task? Running will never be my strong suit, and, while I am quite good at hitting things with sticks, I daresay I shall block more of the goal than anyone else simply by existing near it!" He had to laugh, squaring his shoulders a little in case anyone missed the whole point that Sidon = tall! "I think it would be an excellent post for me." He pumped his fist, rallying the troops. "What say you, Blue Team?"