stringmods: (Dueling - Plus Mod)
Destiny Strings Mods ([personal profile] stringmods) wrote in [community profile] destinystrings2012-10-11 11:49 pm

The Duel Must Go On!

Who: Tournament Fighters and those who wish to watch them.
Where: Aries Arena & Televised
Summary: 10/10. A day of shooting and Persona battles.
Warnings: D-D-DUELS!

Cloudy days didn't deteriorate citizens of Hinoto-Ri to flock to the Arena that night. After all, there was a special treat promised to them, tickets at ten dollars off the usual price for a sight yet unseen!

The entire place was filled with cheering spectators and for those who missed out, the usual pay-per-view channels were going to post the entire thing live. Or you could go to your local pub. They had all come to see one thing: and it was to see how these newcomers from otherworlds fared in their favorite sport. In a way it was showing the natural pride to them, and watching how they did at it.

Gambling wasn't allowed publicly. So naturally it flourished underground. Odds today were 1:1, those looking to make a lot of money were simply out of luck. Today was a day for watching. And learning.

For those who had answered the call, prizes had been lined up. At best, it was a demonstration. As long as there was entertainment, the public really didn't care who lost or who won.

From the side ring "Jay Queen" and "Bob Sternhammer", the two ringside announcer, excitedly begin the pre-game talk.

"What a crowd today Jay! You can feel and hear the energy coming right off of 'em!"

"A stadium of Ten Thousand filled to the brim! And this ain't even the Grand Prix!"

"Can't blame 'em. Hell, if I wasn't announcing this, I'd be ringside looking at the newcomers. For those at home watching on Pay-Per-View, we're gonna remind you of the few ground rules."

"Tonight's matches are demonstration only. No returning champions, in fact, if you look to the left there, you'll see Seaside Dragoon waving at the ground. He's last year's reigning champ."

"Man they just love the guy."

"Names are drawn based on known skill. Randomization is under the supervision of the Hinoto-Ri Lotto Society."

"Contestants pick their own Evoker ten minutes before the duel, and are asked to fire a blank shot in the air to insure security before it is scanned. Contestants then are brought into their isolation zones and are kept there until they are ready to be brought up to the ring."

"Turns are taken, each allowed only one command from their Personas."

"As usual, Instant Death Spells are forbidden of usage. You may not kill your opponent. If your opponent is knocked unconscious, they have five seconds to get up. You are only allowed to attack your opponents Persona."

"Oh! Looks like the national anthem's gonna start."

There was some singing, as everyone stood up. After, the shouts became louder and louder, as a single man dressed in a tuxedo walked in, grabbing a futuristic microphone and speaking in it.

"LET'S GET IT ON!"

The crowed cheered, as a series of fireworks tore off into the sky.

"This is Bob live from the Outerworld Demo Tournament! Only on Pay-Per-View!"

[OOC- Minako vs Eikichi & Oersted vs Link will be posted as soon as both parties have submitted their titles and theme music.]
second_destiny: (Uh okay?)

[personal profile] second_destiny 2012-10-14 01:09 pm (UTC)(link)
"Gathering data? Is that a camera?" Asem leaned in a bit closer to get a better look.

"Evokers? What's the problem with them?" Clearly he hasn't seen one yet.
ineedthemforanalyzing: SRW OGs (do not want)

[personal profile] ineedthemforanalyzing 2012-10-15 03:05 pm (UTC)(link)
And that's when the two contestants simultaneously mime a suicide to bring out their Persona.

"That."

Latooni kept her head cool and her eyes straight, though, and recorded their Personas and abilities with the tiny laser-pointer-sized camera tied to the side of her glasses (she made a lot of tips in her first week).
Edited 2012-10-15 15:05 (UTC)
second_destiny: (WHOA WAIT)

[personal profile] second_destiny 2012-10-15 06:11 pm (UTC)(link)
"Wh-- What the hell?!" Asem stared in disbelief and shock. "They looked like they tried to kill themselves!"
ineedthemforanalyzing: SRW OGs (neutral)

[personal profile] ineedthemforanalyzing 2012-10-15 09:29 pm (UTC)(link)
"Evokers. They 'allow the user to experience a sensation that allows the Persona to come out, different than the usual method of summoning', according to the information on the public network," Latooni reported.

"From what I gathered, they're a way simulate a fear of imminent death, which summons a Persona faster than simply concentrating," she added, adjusting her glasses a bit to cover how uncomfortable the idea made her. "It's the required method for these duels. It's harmless, since they're only fake guns, but..."
second_destiny: (Preparing)

[personal profile] second_destiny 2012-10-15 09:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Asem made a mental note of that. It might not be a bad idea to look into an Evoker...

...No. Asem quickly shook his head. Thoughts like that had led to him using the mu-szell, and he knew how that turned out.

"Not the way I want to do things. If I have a Persona, I'm awakening it naturally."
ineedthemforanalyzing: SRW OGs (questioning)

[personal profile] ineedthemforanalyzing 2012-10-15 09:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Latooni nodded, very shallowly. "Even when I activate mine, I'm not interested in participating in this kind of...show. As long as people are using Evokers willingly, I don't mind them. I just don't want one."
second_destiny: (Serious)

[personal profile] second_destiny 2012-10-15 09:43 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'd do tournaments, but not if we have to use those things." Asem watched the fight. "It'd take a lot of convincing to get me to change my mind, too."
ineedthemforanalyzing: SRW OGs (neutral)

[personal profile] ineedthemforanalyzing 2012-10-16 05:54 am (UTC)(link)
"I guess we both..." she paused, refocusing, as the Kaiser's large, armored Persona sent out a lightning bolt. Latooni had stopped trying to come up with scientific explanations for every other attack shortly after RyuKoOh was unearthed, but she was curious about the why of that particular attack.

"Her Persona attacked physically, and his used an electrical attack, despite having that big sword. I wonder what the strategy here is," she wondered aloud, investigating that being the main idea behind coming here.
second_destiny: (Serious)

[personal profile] second_destiny 2012-10-16 12:42 pm (UTC)(link)
"You've gotta have varied weapons. Or maybe they're trying to trick their opponent." Asem didn't peel his eyes away from the match.
ineedthemforanalyzing: SRW OGs (questioning)

[personal profile] ineedthemforanalyzing 2012-10-20 04:16 am (UTC)(link)
After another couple of rounds of rather brutal-looking attacks, Latooni noticed something.

"I think this is going to be over soon. Shura's getting really angry, so she's either going to make a mistake or overwhelm him," she noted. "I guess hitting her with a variety of weapons was the right strategy."
second_destiny: (Preparing)

[personal profile] second_destiny 2012-10-20 05:53 am (UTC)(link)
"Like they always say. You need to know yourself and your enemy in order to win." Asem leaned forward a bit. "That's why spies and the like exist."
Edited 2012-10-20 05:53 (UTC)