02. [video] Air Bud

[mech_and_mutt]

Alright! Who else is excited for the Blitzball tourney this month?

[The backdrop of the view is a beautiful, wispy blue sky, taken from a vantage point above a patchy sea of clouds. There's a soft roar of wind in the backdrop of the entire broadcast, and an airship's wing visible on the deck behind him-- not that any of it distracts Red from taking center stage with a toothy grin and a blitzball spinning on his finger. One has to wonder how long he had to practice that before he turned on the camera. He's even got a towel across his shoulders and attire that makes him look ready for a dip in the water.]

Never even heard of it 'till I came here, but you gotta check it out if you haven't yet! It's like Flying Disc, only underwater-- and you can pound the heck outta the other team! Just so happens Cloud City's got its own team for it, too...

[That grin gets wider as he pops the ball off his finger and tucks it under his arm, jerking a thumb toward his chest.]

...And you're lookin' at its newest member! Introducing: Red Savarin, the newest member of the Cloud City Dragons!... reserve team. Hey, everyone's gotta start somewhere, right? But just watch-- I'll be in the big leagues before ya know it!

(It'd help if you'd stop trying to catch it in your mouth, 'po.) (Just hold the iMog!)

[He momentarily leers at his cameramog before clearing his throat and catching his stride.]

So if any of you need me, you can find me at Cloud City. Just look for the orange airship parked a mile outside of town!

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[mythmaker]

Um...it shouldn't be a problem for now.

It's more like you'd be stopping by to see if I find any work...I feel like I'm just sitting in the office. It's always rough at the start, I think...

[einspine]

COULD I SEE IT UP CLOSE? A PICTURE'S WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS, BUT TO ACTUALLY WITNESS THE TECHNOLOGY FIRSTHAND. TO BEHOLD ITS SPLENDOR WITH MY OWN EYE SOCKETS... IT WOULD BE A DREAM COME TRUE!!!!

[Somebody hold him. He might faint at this rate from the sheer hype.]

[mech_and_mutt]

And you said he was one'a those players?

No wonder. You must'a felt like you had something to prove, right?

[zanarkandian]

Yeah. I was ready to really show my skills...and then he crashed the big game and ended it early, but I didn't know it at the time because he was disguised as a horrible monster destroying the city.

[What a fun time that had been!]

But that's all in the past now. We're here to shake up this world's game!

[mech_and_mutt]

Uh...

[Well, on the one hand, Red wasn't sure he wanted Papyrus to start poking around his airship that was already in need of repairs-- let alone touching his beloved DAHAK!

...but on the other hand, he was a fellow Magitek Knight-- and who knows? He just might know a thing or two to speed the process along.]

...Maybe after I clean the place up a bit? I only just got this thing parked here, so it's a bit of a mess.

[mech_and_mutt]

Oh. Right.

Well, think of it like me comin' to cheer you on as you wait for the big break?

[mythmaker]

Right! That's fine, too.

And maybe it'll give you a chance to get away from all your new fans-to-be, hm?

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[witchwithoutacause]

I'll keep an eye out.

[ She glances to the side. ]

So like, did you need to already learn the game before they gave you a shot, or do they just... y'know, see potential and teach you?

[mech_and_mutt]

Yeah! We'll--

[It starts as a sudden, subtle look of consideration on Red's face... then one of confusion. And it quickly blossoms into a full-on double-take.]

...What??

[mech_and_mutt]

Hah, right! Of course. Once they field me.

[A ruminating pause.]

There's gonna be a tour of Ka'Pandol before the game; maybe we could find something exciting to do?

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[mech_and_mutt]

[Aaaah, now it's starting to come into focus.]

Nah, I just showed 'em my throwing arm and catching skills and they decided they'd give me a try. Gotta warn you, though-- it gets rough. I nearly lost a tooth my first practice game.

But you're gonna wanna know how it's played, at least. All the more reason to drop by the big game, or at least your local team's practice.

Where d'ya live, anyhow?

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[witchwithoutacause]

If I work on that...

[ Better than school and better than being a bum. She'll have to deal with throngs of adoring fans once she gets the hang of it, but that has a lot of upsides. ]

Well, heck, I'll give it a watch anyways. I'm living in the housing they gave us still.

[mythmaker]

I'm sure it won't be long. You're an amazing hunter, right~?

[But she nods, smiles.]

I'll be looking forward to it. I love Ka'Pandol, you know.

[zanarkandian]

Long story. Basically my dad sacrificed himself thinking it would defeat the giant monster, but instead it possessed him and he became it.

That always happened. Anyone who tried to beat it either died or became the next one.

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[studdedcouncilprez]

Hello.

I caught a glimpse of you on the iMog for that underwater game.

You cut the dashing figure.

Good job.

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[mech_and_mutt]

Oh! Thank you.

What

Part did you see?

[PLEASE not the part where he tried to catch it in his teeth...]

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[mech_and_mutt]

Really? They haven't kicked everyone out yet?

[...Well, that was just an aside.]

Guessin' you played some sports back home, then.

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[studdedcouncilprez]

Unfortunately I was working on something to catch the action, but I definitely saw your smiling face announcing your location.

My apologies if I missed a major play.

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[mech_and_mutt]

[Bullet dodged!]

Don't worry about it; you'll get plenty of chances in the future!

So you've taken an interest in the sport, then? Or did you just do a double-take when you heard a familiar voice?

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[witchwithoutacause]

Not if you're going to school.

[ Which is why she's still in school. ]

I kinda bounced around from one thing to the next but yeah.

[mech_and_mutt]

[Okay, now he's not even sure he wants to know.

Well, maybe just ONE question...]

Why?! Does the monster just have it out for blitzball or somethin'?

[mech_and_mutt]

Really? Didja find a place to live there? --Ah! No, wait, lemme guess!

It's the swimsuits, right? You've probably got a great eye for that sorta thing.

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[mech_and_mutt]

[Well, not like he'd ever be the sort to lecture her about her education or the time commitment she'd need.]

That's a start-- but gimme a feel for you, here. Y'good at throwing? Blocking? How's your tackle?

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[witchwithoutacause]

[ Once she has a cool job, she'll be fine. ]

Best thing is I'm really, really quick. Broom riding, dancing, fancy footwork - I'd have to work on my arm, but it wouldn't take long I don't think.

[einspine]

[Some might complain, but Papyrus nods in understanding.]

OF COURSE! A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT IS CRUCIAL, REGARDLESS OF LOCATION. I MYSELF PRIDE MYSELF IN MY ORGANIZATIONAL OPTIMIZATION!

[So yes, go ahead, Red. Tidy up! Excited as he is, he certainly doesn't want to rush.]

AND AS A SHOW OF GRATITUDE, PERHAPS I CAN SUPPLY YOU WITH A HEALTHY HELPING OF MY FINEST SPAGHETTI.