The Duel Must Go On!

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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.]

Comments

[deathboss]

"Dunno how I feel about how I ended up..." Or the fact he could have won if he had just held on for a few more seconds. "If this is in the replays..."

What can he say, public image was important to him.

"You looked like you knew how to handle the gun.". Also very good at observing, you will quickly learn.

[greatseal]

Or maybe listening to the announcer, who'd said the same thing.

"Everyone used them back home. It's not easy to just summon automatically, like here."

[deathboss]

Hey, hey she wasn't able to listen to the two guys banter on pay per view okay, all he'd heard was the large font the screaming announcer's stuff. But maybe if he had turned on his Comp, he might have.

"Gotta admit I still ain't getting why that changed but..." he twirled the Evoker he was given. "...I can see why you guys made 'em. Sorta works like the first time we called our Persona back home. It's a bit faster then calling 'em forth normally too."

[greatseal]

"It could be any number of reasons, I suppose. It seems like we don't know as much about Personas as we really thought." She doubts even Theo could answer that question. Maybe only Philemon himself could. "It's convenient not needing to carry an Evoker, but it still feels easier to me to use one."

[deathboss]

"Probably. Personally, think I know more than enough, and I ain't in the mood to hear more from Philemon."

Yes, he was still bitter about the entire experience and it definitely shows in his voice. He sighs, and then concentrates for Hades to appear again, leaning on him. His mood shifts right back at his usual joyful demeanor.

"But enough about all of that, babe! This is your victory, so go out and enjoy it! Hades and I are gonna head off to the nearest Public Baths and relax. After a grueling fight, I need to clean off!"

Yes. Not just him. Him and his Persona.

[greatseal]

Yeah, Eikichi, that's... special. You do that.

"Have fun, Michel-kun! I'm sure I'll see you again later."