MOCK ROUND - WEEK 2 TRIAL

[foundationmods]

It was noon on Friday.

No matter where they were, no matter what they were doing...the moment the chimes rang out through the hall, they felt a change.

The world began to expand, as they felt themselves leaving the world they were on, and towards the world they'd experienced once before. 🗈

Perhaps on another plane, in another place, someone else heard music as they gazed upon the proceedings.

Their forms, just like before, were different now. This was less shocking than it was last time, and yet...

...There was a deep silence in the room, one that no one wanted to break. It was the faint tension in the air, like the moments before a race or a competition begins.

Only this time....this was the last time they would be competing. This was the final week...and the final chance they had at securing their wishes - while denying someone theirs.

...Just a little more to go.

Comments

[dawnwardspiral]

Yeah, I think so.

[ Even if he doesn't want to be ... complimenting him ... ]

I remember that big display you made when we first got here. You're definitely capable.

[overlordad]

Then why would I have waited this long if I was the type? It couldn't have been my summon due to him not being dirty!

[dawnwardspiral]

[ There's a bit of silence as they're striking back at each other, and then - ]

Because people like you know when to bide your time and wait for the best time to act, like when you struck down Lunfreya, waiting for her to arrive behind those bushes.

...Don't think I didn't remember that even though your summon was technically clean as a whistle that Vanitas brought up that it had the worst morning breath. Your summon was clean...

[ His scimitar strikes against Takashi's, but this time, it seems stronger, pushing back Takashi a bit - ]

...But not clean enough.

[ - and then on Riku's next strike, his sword absolutely shatters Takashi's weapon like it's made of glass! ]

[overlordad]

[The aura of blue around his fists struggles against the strike... but in the end it shatters]

What the fuck?! You little shit, I-!

[He tries to use the Blue again to counter, but nothing happens- the power of his words is gone]

Oh goddamn it!

[....he will legit punch Riku though]

[dawnwardspiral]

[ Will he, and he takes it, stands his ground even if there's a bruise on his face now.

Then he's immediately ducked to the ground and then sweeping his feet underneath Takashi in the next moment he gets to try to unseat his feet from the surface. ]

[overlordad]

[And while normally Takashi would see a leg sweep coming from a mile away... he's clearly upset, his cruel egotistical banter blowing away as soon as it was clear more of them had supported Riku.

He hits the ground with a grunt, wheezing]

...fuck. Tch... okay, okay... you win, Riku. It's good for a man to accept when he's lost.

...

Sorry kid, I tried. Heh.

[enter_the_darkness]

[ Crouching down next to Takashi. He's got nothing to say, for once. ]

[overlordad]

Do me a favor, yeah? Gonna be out for the weekend, so can you make sure Goat-kun is fed? Raw meat- don't let Jack feed him anything weird.

[enter_the_darkness]

[ He nods. ]

Yeah. I'll take care of him.

[overlordad]

And... hmm... my wish is gone. Yours too. But doesn't mean what you wanted is impossible. We'll figure something out.

[He groans and rubs his head. Blue shattering is a bitch]

Oh, if the Witch makes 'me' scream or anything, don't buy it for a minute.

[enter_the_darkness]

[ That... actually has his expression faltering for a split second. ]

Hey... What was your wish?

VERDICT

[strawberryshortcackle]

[At seeing Takashi hit the ground and not try to get up, Lambdadelta finally puts her empty popcorn bucket down, sighing.]

...Man. Too bad, huh? That's just how this system works, though - don't be too upset about it.

[Turning to Riku, she nods.]

...I accept your blue truth. Koizumi Takashi is the Culprit.

[Just like Vanitas, she lifts him into the air with her magic - letting him hang there as she moves away.]

And sooo, Overlord-kun's lost his chance at his wish. Sooo, I'll let you all say your goodbyes - though it's kind of useless, since the game ends tomorrow.

[And she walks out of the hall without a single glance back...though she seems a little disappointed? It's hard to tell.]

[overlordad]

[Once he's in the air he just... kinda sits cross legged up there, calm and cool]

Not bad, I really thought I had you all by the balls for a second there.

[curryparty]

[Phew.]

Then... that's it? Do we actually get our wishes...?

[It feels... hard to believe right now...]

[overlordad]

Hell if I know, I guess? It'd be shitty if there were no wishes after all for all this.

[artificialhighness]

[She's just gently clapping, and there's something almost... warm? In her expression.]

It was a well-fought match, Takashi. I certainly believed you could do it.

[helmdivide]

I do make a pretty convincing culprit I guess.

[helmdivide]

[ Aww are you going to miss having these games? ]

[very_good_end]

...Hm.

Do I detect disappointment on your part, Lady Lambdadelta?

[strawberryshortcackle]

Of course not! There's no way I'd be upset about an idiot getting caught, no matter how hard he worked!

[dawnwardspiral]

Yeah, it is.

[ He's just glad it's over, really. But there was kind of a rush there he couldn't deny. ]

You sure didn't make it easy.

[overlordad]

Ha! Why go through the work if I was just gonna roll over for a punk like you?

[helmdivide]

[ Okay, screw standing around. When he actually punches Riku, Jack is going to make just the sheath appear to swing at him like a sword. Aiming for his sword and going surprisingly fast. ]

Hey, don't touch him!

[curryparty]

[!!!

Asuma watches, teeth grit, hand balled tensely at his side almost like he's about to do something, but...

Ultimately, he forces his hand down, clenched as tightly as it is. No. Now is not the time. He can't use up his magic on this...]

[helmdivide]

[ It's cool cause he winds up stopping before connecting because Riku got this. And Takashi is admitting defeat. That's a relief that it stopped there. ]