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4maskwolf Since: Apr, 2015 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
#2301: Jul 25th 2017 at 12:17:58 AM

Next to the Cooking Contest

"Yeah, no problem," Cinnabar said, craning his neck to try and find James visually in the direction Azure pointed, not catching onto the meaning behind her statement. He didn't immediately spot James, but he trusted Azure's ability to sense things that he couldn't after she'd felt his heartbeat to interpret his mood, "oh yeah, your dad wants to know how you did, for some reason or another he didn't stick around till the end."

TroyandHawk The Blinder from Back Home. Since: Jul, 2012 Relationship Status: 700 wives and 300 concubines
The Blinder
#2302: Jul 25th 2017 at 12:24:56 AM

COOKING CONTEST, WITH CINNIBAR

"His name is Jack. Patriarch of the Reisentoter. I am his seed, but he is not my father." Azure suddenly hissed, venom in her voice. She sighed. "I suppose he's here to give me a dolly or a pat on the head and pretend that just makes up for all those years he was away?" She asked Cinnibar, "I came here to escape him!" Azure shook her head, covering her mouth with her hand in thought before sighing. "I...I'm sorry you've had to hear that. I...I haven't really talked about him to anyone else. I try to be nice to his face, I know he's trying. It's just not enough."

She had talked to Jack before the festival, yet...why? Why was he here? To continue his petty little squabble with uncle Lucas? "How is your relationship with your father?" Azure asked Cinnibar, a sheepish tone in her voice. "I'm sorry, I should have been stronger. Should have expected that..."

edited 25th Jul '17 12:31:20 AM by TroyandHawk

Good to be back
KR_Vandal Since: Jun, 2014
#2303: Jul 28th 2017 at 11:22:20 AM

Monday, Ventus 18, Fairgrounds, Cooking Arena, Beacon Academy, Vale

As much as the people were swarming the two chefs, all hungry for a bite of the cooking that enchanted the House of Vale, there didn't seem to be anyone left wanting for second or third or even forth helpings.

The title of Master Chef wasn't only for show. Before the eyes of the crowd, Sangria and Cabral were as deities of the kitchen. Every ingredient, all bent to the joyful task of feeding people. Special ramen dishes, exotic risottos and salads, souffle omelettes, and all accompanied by a revivifying punch that both chased away the chill and refreshed the palate.

Cerise could see the willowy blonde woman paying special attention to the orphans, quietly making sure that none were unattended or left unhappy.

Monday, Ventus 18, Fairgrounds

With only moderate changes to color and even style, the full flower of Valoran creativity was on display. Rows of her friends and closest associates were available for purchase. Tiny Cerises with toothy grins, in various poses, a Duncan desk ornament whose head bobbed if you nudged it. A figure of the Chained King that boasted at least 40 articulation points, extra hands, and even came with a free stand (the Hornet was due by the year's end, said an accompanying sign).

A wooden puppet of a rosy-cheeked James that crumpled comedically when you pressed a button at the toy's base. A burning-eyed Scarlet riding upon Vengeance which you could control remotely. Even office warfare toys, such as a Zoe statuette which fired crystal pellets from her Pepperpot.

Dia came across a booth which specialized in custom scarves, hats, and gloves. An older man sat inside it, sewing insignia onto the accessories fast as the eye could follow. In spite of the cold, he was smiling placidly, the faded field cloak of the Valoran Yeomanry upon his shoulders. The old veteran brushed a lock of snow white hair from his face as he continued to sew Marvin's serpent insignia upon an emerald green scarf.

Sitting amidst the pile of wares was a tip box with a sign. "For the Yeomanry Veterans' Assoc. Gods bless."

edited 17th Aug '17 8:03:29 PM by KR_Vandal

Insano Mad Pinoy from At my laptop, refusing to waste time Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: What is this thing you call love?
Mad Pinoy
#2304: Jul 28th 2017 at 9:30:50 PM

Fairgrounds

"I mean, yeah!" Izzy took a moment to get her words out, still a little shocked that merchandise actually existed of her.

"I guess it'd be too much for Inquisitor's maker to get a discount on a doll of her?" She asked with a half-playful smile.

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Eachiunn Rise Above Fate from Yes Since: Jun, 2013 Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
Rise Above Fate
#2305: Jul 29th 2017 at 2:12:18 PM

Rassling

Stumbling back a few steps after getting beaned in the noggin with a swift kick from Raggy, Donovan would riposte with a kick of his own, swinging low towards his opponent's legs.

With barely any time to react to Gage's strike, El Justo dropped to the mat in what is colloquially referred to as the fencing response, quite obviously knocked silly by the kick.

Meanwhile, on Duncan's end, the Highlander would quickly kick out of the pin attempt and roll to his feet, a grimace quickly makiing its way across the grappler's face as he took a few steps back and attempted to hit Colt with a running knee to the head.

FergardStratoavis Bnnuy from Ye Olde Worlde (Less Newbie) Relationship Status: Dating Catwoman
Bnnuy
#2306: Aug 1st 2017 at 6:53:39 AM

Raggy, Fightin'

He jumped over Donovan's kick to avoid it, but didn't jump fast and high enough. Some of his opponent's leg clipped him and he flopped face-first onto the mat. Raggy didn't let that deter him however; he rolled right back on his back and stood up hastily, turning on his heel to face his opponent with a determined expression.


???

Well, they were better equipped than the sniper suspected. That was a wrap. "Varyag, call off the Plate. We're do-"

"Unfortunately, so is assault." Oh no. Oh nonono. For the first time since the beginning of operation, the sniper was feeling nervous.

"Varyag, get Lady Maria in here, and fast. OE's broke the leash." This kind of insubordinacy was unacceptable! If this was still Black Legion, he would have capped each and every one of them for such levity.

Unfortunately, the Black Legion was lost to the world and the only remnant of it had to learn how to play nice in Maria's Shades.


Plate, You're Under Arrest

The entourage of gibbering drunks never looked more sober. All of them stood straightbacked, a group of soldiers serving riot control. "That Ozpin allowed you to carry weapons in the first place shows that he really doesn't plan these fairs too well." The leader of Plate, the one who earlier drunkenly snapped at the passing Razorgrrls was now smiling. Trying to, given the sheer amount of mockery.

"Sergeant Quincy Flare, Order Enforcement. You are under arrest under the charges of assault and battery, belonging to an organized crime group and disturbing public order. Whatever you say in court won't mean squat."

Can't be 5'2 if everyone thinks you're over six feet tall-
4maskwolf Since: Apr, 2015 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
#2307: Aug 1st 2017 at 9:54:32 PM

Cooking Contest

Cinnabar started slightly at Azure's outburst and backed off half a step before realizing she wasn't angry at him. "Nah, nothing to apologize for, everyone has their moments. I get along well enough with my dad when he's around, but he's out a lot on huntsman business," he shrugged, "certainly nothing like your... patriarch."

guyshane Combat mode, engage Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Combat mode, engage
#2308: Aug 1st 2017 at 10:16:02 PM

Knights simulation

Scarlet looked around and let out a low whistle. "Well, that's one hell of a neat trick." She muttered, testing the controls and taking her fist few steps forward. The simulated battle suit swayed a bit at first under the unfamiliar pilot but within 30 yards it had eveneed. out and the walk became much smoother. "Welp, you guys wanna test out what these things can do?" She asked her firends.

-dramatic music ensues-
ironcommando smol aberration from Somewhere in space Since: May, 2009 Relationship Status: Abstaining
#2309: Aug 2nd 2017 at 4:24:34 AM

Fairground — Fan Merch!

(Oh my gosh they have every one of us!)

It was true that Dia Rayfer was a normally stoic and emotionless girl on the outside. But even then, she tended to hide most of her feelings in front of others.

She was of course trying to hold back her feelings as she saw pretty much all of her friends as really cute or really cool merchandise.

(Maybe I could afford all of these! Then I could give them to the others. They've done well protecting me after all.)

Dia indeed did come across the booth, and the old man over there. She notes Marv's serpent insignia being sewed down as she looks around to check if there's any other insignias that belonged to her... or James, or Gage, or Cerise or Iris, or...

"Good day. I might want something done for me and my friends" she greets in a calm voice and politely nods towards the man sewing, as she notices the box.

Silently and quietly Dia reaches into her pocket, takes out a small tip, and puts it into the box. Money wasn't a concern for her, and deep down, she was quite the polite person, and this was one of those good manners she was taught.

...eheh
TroyandHawk The Blinder from Back Home. Since: Jul, 2012 Relationship Status: 700 wives and 300 concubines
The Blinder
#2310: Aug 2nd 2017 at 11:31:00 PM

COOKING CONTEST

Azure shook her head, Her helmet made it impossible to read her face. "Call him what he is. My father. He's part of the reason I'm here...I want to be able to challenge him to a duel and hurt him as much as he hurt me and my mother..." She shook her head, putting a hand on Cinnibar's heart.

"I'm...I'm sorry, that was too far. What do you want to do? We're at a festival, we need to lighten up...Or, I do." She said with slightly forced humor.

Good to be back
TheRealWren Omega Overlord. Or superjwren329. Either or. from I...honestly have no idea. Since: Jan, 2011
Omega Overlord. Or superjwren329. Either or.
#2311: Aug 3rd 2017 at 7:11:00 PM

Fairgrounds, Outside the Cooking Contest.

Content to take a short breather outdoors before sitting down on a nearby bench, just trying to relax and enjoy a few minutes of peace.

Hope you weren't expecting anything witty here. Maybe some day.
4maskwolf Since: Apr, 2015 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
#2312: Aug 5th 2017 at 11:48:31 PM

Near the Cooking Contest

Cinnabar shrugged, "I saw some physical competitions and a shooting contest, a bunch of food stalls, bunch of games. What else... oh yeah, a woman demonstrating how to carve sculptures. Any of them interest you?" He figured it'd be a good opportunity to get to know his partner better, both in what she chose and at the event itself.

TroyandHawk The Blinder from Back Home. Since: Jul, 2012 Relationship Status: 700 wives and 300 concubines
The Blinder
#2313: Aug 5th 2017 at 11:53:33 PM

COOKING COMPETITION

"Well, no point in watching a fight if you're not in it. What are the games?" Azure asked her partner, standing up she took Cinnibar's hand and moved it so it was resting on her heart. "Thank you Cinnibar, I feel better...Which you can't feel...And you've got a hand on my tit..." Her voice rose above a whisper and then it was clear she realized she had just made a faux pas. She gingerly took his hand off and released it. "Uh...Shall...Yes? Shall we...um?" Even through her mask it was clear she was embarrassed.

edited 5th Aug '17 11:56:07 PM by TroyandHawk

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Taco Since: Jan, 2001
#2314: Aug 11th 2017 at 11:56:40 AM

RPW Side Tent

Halle made a sort of nondescript staticky noise for lack of any response to what she was seeing. She absolutely did consider herself an amateur writer, but she wasn't expecting... this, precisely. It felt very corporate to her. That corporate shit wasn't new to her or anything, but applying it to something so intuitive and... well, sensual and sensuous were corrupted and pervy, but writing was always rooted in the senses and the natural to her. She hunkered down at the table and listened in, not really ready to make a move and say anything just yet.

RomanianInquisitor Is this your power, Yagami? from Spring, Texas! Since: Apr, 2013 Relationship Status: Maxing my social links
Is this your power, Yagami?
#2315: Aug 13th 2017 at 11:24:54 PM

Selene and Axl

Katey giggled happily as she watched Selene make faces at her, the small child shaking her hands and grinning goofily in the arms of her cousin as she flailed happily. "Seems a show's starting soon, you have any interest in watching or did you want to see about catching something else?" Axl asked as he bounced his other daughter on his knee.

Knight Simulation

"Yeah, of course!" Marvin replied with a grin as he did a quick check on the Knight's systems, taking a moment to get familiar with the movement. It was definitely a new experience for him, and he honestly had no idea how well he was even going to take to it.

"I am nature's weapon. You are unfit to carry on your species, and I shall ensure that you do not do so!" - Charles Darwin, XCOM Sniper
Aquatica1000 Since: Oct, 2012
#2316: Aug 14th 2017 at 9:56:46 PM

Goddamn it, I fell behind again.

"Squalo?" Morgan asked, having not heard that term before. "What does that mea—"

She stopped as she saw the interior of the maintenance bay. She had heard many things about the cutting edge of Atlesian technology, as well as the men and women who worked to develop it, but she certainly didn't expect to see it firsthand before she got out of Beacon. And this was just the maintenance bay for a fair! She was grinning ear to ear as she imagined what it'd be like if she was working on a TAG in Atlas.

"Thisissoawesomethankyou!" Morgan yelled in excitement, before realizing how fast she spoke. "Uh, sorry about that, this is just... this is so awesome! How do I join?"

Sorry it took so long, and sorry if this is a shit post, it's almost midnight here.

Imca (Veteran)
#2317: Aug 15th 2017 at 12:52:26 PM

Knight Simulation

"Wasn't that always the plan?" Suzune queried, taking just a few seconds to familiarize herself with the display panels and weapons load-outs.... "Ummmm.... any one got a plan though or are we just going to charge blindly?"

KR_Vandal Since: Jun, 2014
#2318: Aug 17th 2017 at 7:28:34 AM

Monday, Ventus 18, Fairgrounds, Knights' Arena and Simulation Pods, Beacon Academy, Vale

In different ways but at almost the same time, both Morgan and Suzune were getting a hands-on education about TA Gs and Atlesian technological principles. After the failure of their mechanized forces after the Last Incursion, it prompted a great industrial renaissance. At the forefront of this movement was the creation of the Bellum Gloriosum, a revolutionary implant that refined the union of man and machine. To the point were the already-blurring lines between both were thinning with each hour. A revolutionary pilot by the name of Toni Kawayan who proved the effectiveness of this new path. Even the naming schemes of the wondrous machines, 'Squalo' being a kind of wind pattern from an old Valoran dialect.

The raven-winged Faunus watched an Atlesian Drago, its purple-tinged body scarred and battle-worn lifted out of from a containtment berth. At the same time, another squad of engineers were working on a smaller container that radiated heat.

Edea laughed as she watched Morgan try to take it all in. "It won't be easy, I can assure you. For starters, we have to check if you can handle the Dread Gift." She nudged her head back, referring to the implant on the base of her neck. "But given your prosthetic, I am confident that you can join our Order."

In the the simulation cradles, which Suzune knew were Remote Presence Units, the fox-eared gynoid had a wealth of information to share with her friends. But in this virtual world, suspended almost weightless and disorienting from how vivid it felt, the TA Gs themselves felt like second skins. They were giants, forged for the express purpose of glorious victory.

All three were in the common Squalo unit, but with wildly different loadouts. Other than the jump pack on her back, Suzune herself was the most conventionally-equipped, wielding a great blade and a grenade launcher attached to the usual heavy machine gun. Along with its own close quarters knuckles, the TAG with Marvin's identification had a heavy railcannon on its shoulder and a bulky backpack called an axiomatic point defense array, a system that relied on drones to cast a net of shocking energy to protect its host. Lastly, Scarlet's ride was prepared for pure close quarters, with what the pale-scaled Faunus would recognize as a high frequency greatsword, its shoulder mounted weapon being a wide-banded Dustcaster that spewed fans of deadly light in an arc around it. The redhead would have to take care, given the sheer power requirement of the humming blade.

Boiling from the treeline, smashing aside trunks and foliage and making the earth tremble came the Grimm. Not just the two Goliaths that towered over the rest, but with an accompanying host, the Grimm were picking up pace very quickly. King Tajitu slithering alongside ursine Hokuto could be picked out amidst the nightmare horde of shapes. The sensory arrays were even able to pick out what might have been the hint of a Nucklavee, but that was inconclusive. Suzune's picked out more movement at their feet; Atlesian Soldaten, digging in to what little cover the snowy earth could afford and blazing away with crew-served weaponry and small arms. If she looked closely, the gynoid realized that the regimental markings were blurred.

Monday, Ventus 18, Fairgrounds, RPW Tent, Beacon Academy, Vale

The host of the seminar gave no sign of surprise to the latest guest. "I know it sounds very corporate when we're supposed to be a no-frills organization. But we're not all Regent Pro." If Halle were to look it up, Mickey referred to a shoe-string promotion with a strong following, most notable for just suddenly up and disappearing, only to come back to thunderous fan reception. "Anyway, this gives everyone who wants in on the business an idea of what to expect. And how The Big One does it."

Mickey waved his hands and directed the crowd to the array of screens. The Wulfen girl saw that three of her associates were each in their own ring. Duncan's tawny-haired opponent caught the charging knee in his arms and suddenly smacked the Highlander off his feet. Grinning through his mouthguard, Colton mounted the larger wrestler and proceeded to rain fists and forearms at Duncan's upper body. In the other ring, Gage was quick to take advantage of the stunned El Justo, slipping behind the masked man and locking his arms around the midriff before arching his body back and throwing him into the corner with a move known as a Saito suplex. With the crowd behind him, the delinquent was on his feet, running a circuit around the ring and preparing for a hesitation drop kick.

"And there ya are. Three different matches, three different stories." With a retractable pointer, he gestured at each one. "We got a young buck learning under one of the veterans," Mickey pointed at Ragnaros versus Donovan. "A punk schooling a shitkicker," the pointer was at Gage and El Justo, with the former leaping into the air in a drop kick. "And... And a Highlander's wakeup call." The rain of blows on Duncan's head.

Monday, Ventus 18, Fairgrounds

The incident occurring between the Razorgrrls and what appeared to be officers in plainclothes wasn't difficult to miss. The girls in uniform shrieked curses and abuse at the grinning men and began reaching into their pockets for more weaponry and hidden bombs when suddenly there was a whipcrack of released Semblance.

"Cease."

Storming towards them like a force of nature, cape swaying in the breeze, green eyes furious even with her lovely face set in a scowl, was Glynda Goodwitch.

"Put those down if you know what's good for you," She barked at Fiona and her entourage. But like a Vacuo adder, she faced the officers of Vale's OE, the police's internal affairs division. "And don't think I didn't see what you attempted," she snapped at Sgt. Flare. "Yes, I am aware of what they have done. But entrapment is still not covered in our laws." Her Aura was like the ocean depths upon both parties. Even bystanders could feel it. "Did you think you could goad them into foolishness while I was around? While they were protected by this school?"

As this was happening, in another part of the fair, the one that reeked of capitalism and skirted IP laws, the saleslady with Isabelle raised her eyebrows. "Wait, you mean this isn't a robot?" She was pointing at one of the little dolls meant to represent the Inquisitor.

At the booth full of cold weather accessories, the old tailor continued sewing without a care in the world. He'd already finished the Jade insignia and was now working on the Remington crest.

"You're gonna have to speak up, Miss. Look, wait until he turns this way," said a voice and a presence that came up next to her. Sure enough, when the old man turned to grin at her, Dia saw the way one eye remained in place, the bulky hearing aid implanted on his ear, and the old wound that marked almost half his wrinkled forehead.

"You're looking at a veteran of the Last Incursion," murmured the newcomer, a note of respect on his voice as he threw in a lien card into the tip box. He, and this voice was definitely a male, was talking about the catastrophic battle that saw Beacon almost leveled and Vale not just the site of an apocalyptic battle, but of a long-running series of them. More than a few families, including her own, had benefited from the reconstruction. But still the scars remained.

If Dia were to look up at the fellow, she might've been forgiven for having a start. His slouching posture and manner of dress was roughly familiar, almost clad just like the delinquents who wandered the crowded grounds. His long fingers were decorated with silver jewelry, though the heavy guitar case at his back and the belt with the two holstered firearms gave the noble an idea of his calling. Were it not for the black bandanna holding back his messy dark hair, along with his greater height, build, and obvious age, Dia would almost be looking at Merrick Gage's future.

edited 14th Sep '17 3:35:57 AM by KR_Vandal

opnerf Since: Sep, 2010
#2319: Aug 17th 2017 at 10:08:07 AM

Cooking Competition

Cerise leaned back in chair, patting her belly and letting out a contented sigh. She'd managed one and a half helpings, though that was pushing it.

"Eat up, kids!" she said. "This'll be the best meal we'll have all year — "

The matron attending to the orphans gave Cerise a dirty look.


Fairgrounds

Footsteps from flat shoes sounded off to James's right. A blue-haired girl with bunny ears and wearing a short white dress came in from the side. Jean looked much prettier with her hair down and her glasses off, as if it were her normal look. She sat on the bench next to James, though left a fair berth between them. Reaching into her handbag, she extracted a mirror and examined her face and hair.

"So..." she said. "How close are you and Cerise?"

TheRealWren Omega Overlord. Or superjwren329. Either or. from I...honestly have no idea. Since: Jan, 2011
Omega Overlord. Or superjwren329. Either or.
#2320: Aug 18th 2017 at 4:46:26 AM

Cooking Contest.

"Oh, hey~ Dessert! I think! Sort of? Kind of? Gimme~? Please~?"

As if on cue, that energetic and fancily dressed blonde-haired boy cheerfully tried to start helping himself to the cold and frozen sorts of desserts.

Of course, the air-head couldn't help but quizzically tilt his head at the faunuses nearby, they seemed very odd to him as he adjusted that 'borrowed' purple beret.

Fairgrounds.

Raising a slight eyebrow at someone cheerfully running into the cooking contest while wearing Iris' beret, James sighed and deleted a message he was about to send on his scroll...and with Jean walking over with a different look simply made him glance to the side, face burning a slight shade of red and that question coming out of nowhere wasn't exactly helping.

"...W-Why do you want to k-know...? I mean, i-if you know her, you probably know w-what that answer is already." He quietly remarked.

Hope you weren't expecting anything witty here. Maybe some day.
opnerf Since: Sep, 2010
#2321: Aug 18th 2017 at 10:31:56 AM

Fairgrounds

"You want me to guess?" Jean said. "Fine."

She snapped her pocket mirror shut and shoved it back into her handbag, then crossed her legs and leaned on the bench's rail.

"You think Cerise is just making fun of you. Sometimes you wish she'd just get off your case, since she's clearly not taking you seriously."

Jean paused.

"How am I going so far?"

SolusLupus Since: Apr, 2013
#2322: Aug 18th 2017 at 5:58:01 PM

Selene and Axl

"Nah I wasn't particularly wanting to do anything, so sounds perfect." Selene said with a smile.

TheRealWren Omega Overlord. Or superjwren329. Either or. from I...honestly have no idea. Since: Jan, 2011
Omega Overlord. Or superjwren329. Either or.
#2323: Aug 18th 2017 at 8:22:45 PM

Fairgrounds.

Flinching at the mirror snapping shut and keeping his gaze averted as the alternative was probably trying not to stare at those rabbit ears.

"...It's n-not necessarily making a g-guess if you know what she's like, right...? I mean, you did pretty much hit the t-target, s-so...w-well...I'm...doing my best t-to just deal with i-it until she stops finding it entertaining."

Of course, the fact his face was starting to go a slight shade of red as James quickly nodded. "I-If you w-want? I-I mean, I can...p-probably...t-talk about it, b-but there...r-really isn't t-too much to say..."

Hope you weren't expecting anything witty here. Maybe some day.
TroyandHawk The Blinder from Back Home. Since: Jul, 2012 Relationship Status: 700 wives and 300 concubines
The Blinder
#2324: Aug 19th 2017 at 10:06:12 PM

COOKING COMPETITION

Suddenly, something reached Azure. The smell of sweat, the thud of flesh landing. She smiled. "Combat! Come, let's go watch!" She whispered hurriedly as she followed her five sense to the wrestling tent, grabbing Cinnibar's hand in an effort to pull him along.

Good to be back
4maskwolf Since: Apr, 2015 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
#2325: Aug 22nd 2017 at 12:33:56 AM

Cinnabar rolled his eyes at Azure's sudden realization, pulling his hand back after it was released, "I guess everyone introduces themself a diff..." his slightly sarcastic words got cut off by Azure grabbing him and dragging him off to watch wrestling. He hurriedly began moving so as not to fall over from being dragged, "Jeez, you can tell that from all the way over here?"


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