mission . alumina cup

[powergamer]

Who: Alumina Cup participants and spectators!
What: The Alumina Cup, a local swordsmanship tournament open to all citizens of Goldvale.
When: Rosefrucht 22, 10AM
Where: a plaza at the Ironwall District
Rating: PG for violence, please mark your threads if they get any higher

[ Hundreds of people of all ages are gathered at the Iron District, but what for? If one makes it through the crowd, they'll find a large elevated ring. Above it, a banner flies up in the air with two words printed in big bold letters: Alumina Cup. After a harmony of trumpets, the announcer uses a cone to amplify his voice as he begins the program. ]

Ladies and gentlemen, we proudly present Goldvale's annual 121st Alumina Cup! [ Applause and loud cheers from the audience. ] As you all know, this is the day when swordsmen and women from all walks of life gather here at Ironwall to test their skill as they make their way to the top and prove themselves worthy of the prized Alumina Cup trophy! You all know the rules and I know you're all excited, so that leaves us with one final question: Are you ready? [ Even louder cheers, whistles and screams from the audience! ] Then let's begin!

[ The elimination rounds begin. Player characters will not recognize any of the participants, but those in particularly fancy hats might actually be their fellow guild members in disguise. Cheer for your favorite! Or heckle, if that's your thing. ]

( NOTE: The results of this tournament were predetermined by the players. What will be played out here are the matches! )

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YURI VS. KOUGYOKU

[powergamer]

Winner: Yuri Lowell!

[ownmorals]

[Admittedly, it wasn't an easy win against Lithuania--he earned that one for sure. With his blood boiling for more (what can I say, he's a fighting junkie.), he paces himself towards the next match, tossing the sheathe of his blade out towards the crowd, throwing the blade in the air, and a neat catch to end it all off. Showoff.

He lays the blade on his shoulders, holding the handle, with his own battle stance to boot.]

Alright, who's next?! Bring it!

[peachbaths]

I didn't know I'd be able to face you so soon.

[ Kougyoku recognizes that voice from her first day in Goldvale. It's none other that Yuri. She knew he could handle a sword, but this tournament further solidified her opinion of him as a capable warrior.

What a showoff, though... But at least Kougyoku is happy she gets to fight someone strong. She unsheathes her blade and gets in position. ]

This next match looks like fun!

[ownmorals]

[He might've imagined someone else instead of...this one. Seriously? This weirdo? She's holding a sword too...]

I didn't think you'd be following me here too, Rabbit.

[He makes fun of her now, but he doesn't doubt that she can use that thing she's holding. She's managed to make it this far. Besides, it wasn't exactly not normal for a princess to know how to use a blade. He's looking at you, Estelle.]

1/2

[peachbaths]

[ That gets a prompt reaction from her, of course. ]

I didn't follow you, stupid! I came here on my own! [ Kougyoku stomps her foot angrily. She's not a stalker! ]

[peachbaths]

I was afraid I wouldn't meet you in the finals, so I'm glad... now I know the skill you have. [ A smile makes its way back on her face. ] I know I've done nothing but cry, but now that we are about to fight, please don't go easy on me!

1/2

[ownmorals]

[Don't go easy huh. It looked to him this won't be anything disappointing. So he changes his stance, blade now pointing towards the royalty.]

[ownmorals]

Show me what you can do. [Enticing, isn't it?]

Come on!

[peachbaths]

I won't disappoint!

[ The referee sounds the signal, and Kougyoku makes the first move. She runs toward Yuri and brings her jian toward her when she closes in on him, preparing for a horizontal strike from her left. ]

[ownmorals]

[An Arteless Yuri, but lucky for him most of his move were just acrobatics. Watching her arm movements, he reacts. A swift duck, but not before he slightly tosses his blade in the air. When Kougyoku's attack whiffs, Yuri catches his blade. Flipping it so it wouldn't cut her if his attack connects, he swings from his right horizontally, arm covering the lower half of his face.]

[peachbaths]

[ That was unnecessarily flashy! But Kougyoku's not one to comment on that in the heat of the battle. As soon as he moves his right arm to swing, she points her sword downward and uses it to block Yuri's attack. She isn't aware that he's using the duller edge of his blade! From there, she moves her own blade in a clockwise arc, aiming to strike Yuri from above. ]