Return of Fandom Gladiators; Thursday, Third Period [07/09].

[died8yearsago]

Assuming the school was on a generator, at least for the duration of workshops, because I did NOT have a good back-up plan Rosa generally looked forward to running this class, but she had to admit, this week in particular had an added interesting element because she figured it might be a little easier getting everyone into absurd spandex when the other options provided by the island really weren't that much better.

They would also find themselves in a ridiculously obnoxious stadium. Today, the center was set up with a series of platforms in a row on one side, and a much higher set of platforms on the other side with ropes hanging down, all set over a vast pool of water. Water that might look nice and refreshing and cool but was actually just slightly warmer than lukewarm because Rosa was mean and thought it was hilarious.

Rosa, already decked out in her own spandex because what she had left to wear was really not appropriate for class anyway, waited until it looked like everyone was there to get started. "Welcome to Fandom Gladiators," she said, "a reference I'm sure very few of you actually get, unless you've had this class when I've taught it before in the past, in which case, why are you back, and should I be worried about you? Anyway, this is a competition class, where I'm going to pit you all against each other in stupid games and over-the-top challenges for no reason except for the fact that I think it's funny. I guess you could argue that it might help better your atheletic prowess, your skill, your stamina, but that arguement would be dumb.

"First things first," she gestured toward a collection of helmets, knee pads, and elbow pads. "Suit up. Yeah, I know it's the Danger Shop so no one gets hurt, but it's a traditional uniform for this kind of thing." Which was kind of true? "Also, the island has been nice enough to not take away these fantastic singlets to really get everyone in the spirit of the tournament.

"Now, since this is the first week, there's usually some kind of introductions, but here's the thing: I don't care who you are. Especially not in the class, because as soon as you enter this arena, you're going to be someone else. You are a Fandom Gladiator, and that means you have to pick your gladiator name. Make it something cool and intimidating, like Hawk or Nitro or Storm. Bonus points if you put together a backstory or gimmick, but choose wisely, because once you pick your gladiator name, you're going to be stuck with it for the rest of the class.

"With one exception." Here, Rosa seemed to almost grin a little. "For today's competition, we'll be doing the Human Cannonball, which is not as cool as it sounds, because there are no actual cannons involved. But you will get to fly at each other and try to knock each other down, so there is that. I've added a water element, too, in the spirit of the week, and a prize. Whoever wins today gets the prestigious honor of getting to rename one of their fellow Gladiators, and the name they choose will be their new name for the rest of the session.

"Any questions? If not, let's suit up and get started."

[[ and you know I've got OCD for this one is up! Go forth and gladiator! ]]

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Human Cannonball - Fandom Gladiators, 07/09.

[died8yearsago]

Once everyone was renamed, suited up, and ready to go, it was time to get down to business.

"Alright," said Rosa, "here's how this works: each of you are going to take a turn on that raised platform there. Take one of the cushioned shields to help you out. And then your fellow gladiators are going to swing from the rope from the higher platform and try to knock you off. Cannonballs, you just get one chance to swing and hit and knock the gladiator off the platform. Gladiators, once you're off, you're off. If you manage to stay on the platform, you'll move onto the next round, and if anyone manages to remain on their platform through the whole thing, they get the prize to pick the gladiator name of whoever they want. Alright. Let's go."

And the RNG has spoken! Here are the rounds, based on RNG and who can be assumed to be in class (if your character is not here beyond predicted absenses, we can just ignore that round or we just sort of fudge around it as best we can!):

Amaya: Owen goes first, and knocks Amaya off right away!
Breq: Rosa goes first, and also manages to knock Breq off right away!
Owen: Elli doesn't knock Owen off when she goes first, but Steve does when he goes next!
Freya: Grog and Elli can't knock Freya off, but Amaya does!
Elli: Freya gets Elli down on the first round!
Julius: Alara gets Julius on the first round!
Alara: Sabine gets Alara on the first round!
Steve: Elli gets Steve on the first round! (lol forever)
Anakin: Amaya and Freya can't knock Anakin off, but Steve does!
Grog: Breq fails to knock Grog off, but Owen does!
Sabine: Alara can't knock Sabine off, but Elli does!
Rosa: Anakin, Breq, Julius, and Grog all take their turns trying to take down the Exterminator, but it's Owen who finally manages to do it!

Gladiators on the platform, ping in and get ready! Cannonballs, play it out however from there with respect to the all-knowing, all-saying RNG!

((I SWEAR. I KNOW I DON'T HAVE RECEIPTS BUT I PROMISE))

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[special_rabbit]

Amaya pounded a (gloveless) fist into her palm as she got settled on her platform, before picking up the shield and anchoring herself. She grinned up toward the raised platform where the line of everyone else waited to take a swing at her.

"Alright," she said eagerly, "let's get this party started."

She was determined to win this thing; Diaz hadn't said anything about her not being eligible for the rename, after all, and Amaya had ideas.

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[justice_undone]

Breq stood on the platform, padded shield in her hand. At least this would probably be more interesting exercise than the gym, but likely also with more bruises.

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[died8yearsago]

And Rosa has managed to get to the head of the line for this round, and just because she was the teacher (or maybe actually specifically because she was the teacher), she wasn't showing any mercy or even giving Justice much time before she grabbed a hold of the rope and went swinging for her, feet first, with determined and precise aim.

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[justice_undone]

Breq had planned to just dodge, as that seemed to be the easiest way, but she misjudged Rosa's ability to aim, and the force was enough to push her off the platform.

She wasn't going to admit that it did feel a bit humiliating.

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[heroic_jawline]

It was a shield, so Steve should be amazing at this, right?

If only he wasn't so distracted by wondering where his shirt had disappeared to in the five minutes it took to walk from Portalocity to the Danger Shop...