[Tournament: Round One] Siberite vs Jimmy

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[Tournament: Round One] Siberite vs Jimmy Oct 10, 2023 8:21:30 GMT -5

Post by pogue on Oct 10, 2023 8:21:30 GMT -5

There's a certain sense of excitement that strikes into Geigers veins, electricity and fire coursing through his fingertips as he hovers over the controls for the Combat Arena, steel and weaponry staring back at him.

It's easy to assume, to disregard, to jump the gun in an eagerness to pull the trigger. Geiger knows this, years spent patiently waiting amongst the whispers of the forest, years spent preparing for the worst and acting accordingly. It's why he's able to hold his judgements as the two fighters step into the ring, their faces appearing on the scoreboard above, health bars close behind.

Truly, if the Games could teach one anything it would be to expect the unexpected. Goliath has slain David, David has slain Goliath, one's size and stature pale in comparison to their desire to live. Just ask any of the Victors, especially the young ones. Torian Vice has a crown of thorns sewn into his head for a reason, after all.

"Fighters, at the ready." His voice sweeps across the arena, trumpeted by the speakers that dot the walls. "First to deplete the other's health wins." He says plainly, then punctuates it with a smirk almost tangible through the microphones. "And remember," The barricades between the two come down, faux-bloodshed vibrating in the air.

"- aim for the throat."

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Rules:

Each tribute has 25HP
Any weaponry is allowed
Tributes will attack twice per post
Instas count for 10

Deadline: Friday, October 13 / 11:59 EST
If a fight is unfinished, the tribute with the highest damage loses

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[Tournament: Round One] Siberite vs Jimmy Oct 10, 2023 8:46:46 GMT -5

Post by djed carnelian . d8m [kap] on Oct 10, 2023 8:46:46 GMT -5

One of the Garner kids was lined up as my first opponent. I didn't care that he was a relative of a victor— surely he couldn't be that much of a threat. I'd trained as a career for long enough that I knew what I was doing. This was just some kid from Six who likely had little to no idea how to fight.

Stepping up with a sabre in hand, I gave a cocky smile to Jimmy.

"This could be fun," I spoke up. "Jimmy from Six, yeah?" I give him a nod of acknowledgement. "Siber from Two."

I'd always been the type to enjoy fighting, and I knew how to do it. I had the endurance for it, too. I could take hits and not back down. I wasn't afraid to fight. I wasn't afraid to get hit, or to hit back.

Besides, what was the fun in it if I didn't just swing back even harder, with a vengeance?

Although, making the first strike was even more pleasurable.

"Ready or not, Jimmy-boy," I told him. Then, weapon at the ready, I swung at him, hungry for the fight.

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[arctic ]
[words: 185]

lyrics: wonderland by sounds like harmony

[Siberite attacks Jimmy with a sabre (sword)]
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[1145 -- Block -- 0.0 damage]

[Siberite attacks Jimmy with a sabre (sword)]
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[1132 -- Stabbed in Thigh -- 8.5 damage]

sword·sword

Last Edit: Oct 10, 2023 8:47:53 GMT -5 by djed carnelian . d8m [kap]

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[Tournament: Round One] Siberite vs Jimmy Oct 10, 2023 13:40:54 GMT -5

Post by arctic on Oct 10, 2023 13:40:54 GMT -5

j i m garner

Imagine being named after a goddamn rock.

Like, how boring is that? At least my name has some context to it. James is our dad's name, so it gathers some merit from other family members. If I were named after a rock... I'd personally drop the cool kid act.

"Ready or not, Jimmy-boy." The snow-tipped boy questioned before swinging with his weapon. At first, my whip snaps to bend it away from me, "HA, Rocko!" I yell out, before his sword moves down to meet my thigh. "Fuck." Realizing that I wasn't immortal, contrary to my belief when signing up, I'm reminded that I've always fought with words. Why the hell am I here?

I have to imagine that I'm fighting Jillian, right? And don't go all "what??? you hit her??" - we're twins, okay? We spent seven months in the fucking Thunderdome of our mother's womb. And if that wasn't enough - as kids, it was like we were on a CapitolTV wrestling match. Mostly over food, but sometimes just because I was bored and decided to tick her off. So don't judge me! We're just doing what siblings do. If you don't get it, you... don't have siblings, or if you do, they're boring!

Don't give me that fuckin' look! It's what brothers do! I'm simply fulfilling my duty. It's because of me that she was able to knock that creepy bitch Brian out. You can ask her, too! I simply trained her to be the badass, self-preserving bitch she is now. I'm like, the police, or something. Who trains people self defense in Six? You kind of just learn for yourself or find some fucking drug addiction to cover up the pain.

"Siber", as he named himself, was no entertaining figure. His hair a paler shade than the fucking white-out mustache hair on Mr. Garricks face. It's hard to imagine that ghostly looking as my sister, but it'll have to do. The thought of being with Jillian stung, but the idea of losing to Mr Rock-Face stung more. I have a reputation to start up if I want to be more promising than Nessa! Fuck that bitch, respectfully. I blame her, whenever I die.

Siber's tough act was cute, and I let out a coo. "As ready as you are, Siber-poo!" The curled up whip is held in my hand. "If you find getting your ass whooped by a fourteen year old fun, sure!" A flick of the wrist and a smile, "now stay still, Sabertooth." He could use his teeth if he kept them that sharp.

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[Tournament: Round One] Siberite vs Jimmy Oct 10, 2023 14:23:22 GMT -5

Post by djed carnelian . d8m [kap] on Oct 10, 2023 14:23:22 GMT -5

Who decided to give this kid a whip?

It seemed like the dumbest weapon he could've possibly chosen. Surely someone had to have just convinced him it'd be a funny gag to go into a sparring tournament with a fucking whip. I mean, in all honesty, it was a bit entertaining, and he got a bit lucky with it at first.

His luck showed when he blocked my first attack with his whip, but it showed that it truly was just luck and that it had run out when my sword met his leg.

He was fast with the whip. I could give him that. He made contact with me twice using it, but it didn't hurt all that bad. Kid needed to put more force behind it if he wanted to win.

"Maybe the Peacekeepers could help your hit a little harder with that whip if you asked for some pointers," I teased.

He made some attempts to tease me, too. I at least knew my quips weren't the best. He actually seemed like he thought he was clever.

"Rocko? Siber-poo? Sabertooth?" I chuckled. "That's the best you've got? Come on, come up with something a bit more creative."

I took a step forward toward him, trying to close the distance so that hitting me with his whip would be more difficult.

"Show me you've got as much snap with that whip and your words as Flynn did with a gun."

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[Siberite attacks Jimmy with a sabre (sword)]
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[1059 -- Severed Right Ear -- 8.0 damage]

[Siberite attacks Jimmy with a sabre (sword)]
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[1185 -- Deep Gash on Stomach -- 9.0 damage]

sword·sword

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