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

[fools_journey]

Minato does not flinch at the clash of their Persona's swords, either, though it is more of a struggle for Messiah than Thanatos, for it lacks the same resistance to physical damage. Still, the match is still in its beginning, and even this damage is nowhere near enough to stop him yet. Tuning out the noise of the crowd - all it is is a colorful distraction that he really can't afford right now - he once again directs Messiah to spin to meet Thanatos' attack with another one of his own. Messiah only seems capable of Heaven's Blade, but it's just as well, since that is what he wields.

Visually, a more aethetic match could not be asked for, with the dark blues and blacks of Thanatos clashing against the shining white of Messiah - death against one who in many stories defied it and returned...

But of course, it remains to be seen which will be the victor here. And as Minato braces himself against another clash between the pair, he contemplates other options at his disposal.

[guidemethroughit]

Elizabeth weighs her choices as easily as she ever has, with a small tightening of lips each time their Personas clash again and again, continuously.

Thanatos would surely continue to wear down Messiah, however if her guest has anything special up his sleeve - and he always does, she reminds herself with a smile - Thanatos would be too worn to contend with it. Even if she had that skill to save her for a retaliation, it might not be enough.

She's also aware that Minato would be aware of her Persona's weaknesses -- it had, after all, been his initially. As a being of power, she had a vast knowledge of the Personas he had summoned from the immense sea of his soul, and if she recalled correctly, her foe's weakness was...

A little longer. If Thanatos couldn't turn the tide - if it continued to be a stalemate - she would use her trump card. It only had a coin's toss chance of working, anyway; an incredibly risky move in a fast-paced battle such as this.

But just clashing would bore their spectators, despite the aesthetic look over the match-up. Showmanship is important in battles such as this, as she's learned from the Grand Prix she entered herself into.