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 Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 3:24 am
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Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 2:55 pm
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@ Athletics Competition, Endurance Race:
Bayushi Kojiro was determined to win. Not only for his sake and the sake of his clan, but for Kaori's sake! While he was still somewhat fresh, he pushed himself while he still had the luxury, and his determination would pay off, as he earned himself a lead over many of the other racers!
Horiuchi Sayoko would not be willing to let Kojiro take the lead alone. Not even making eye contact as she kept shoulder to shoulder with him - no, just slightly ahead, by a tiny margin! She would not be going down without a fight! {2 Raises, 37!! vs TN 20}
Ujina Denbe would accept the Dragon's proposal, though strangely enough, he would pace himself. They had already been running for several minutes, and already the duress was getting to him. He had to make sure not to take any stupid showoffy risks.
Mirumoto Sozen seemed to be... well, surprised as the sudden drop in effort on Denbe's part, and Sozen did his best to keep pace with him. He could have easily pushed himself more, but seemed a little too suspicious to do so! {1 Raise, 27 vs TN 15}
Yoritomo Hisashi would make sure he would not disappoint his cousin, showing him exactly what it means to be a Mantis samurai! No adversity would keep him down, and he would make sure he would not embarass Susumu-san!
Yoritomo Susumu, however, would have other plans, as he literally tripped over his own feet, faceplanting in the muddy ground! He would recover quickly, but had fallen behind most of the other samurai in the process. {2 Raises, 15 vs TN 20} "DAMMIT, FORTUNES! Why do you keep doing this to me?! I don't even HAVE the unlucky disadvantage!" he would yell out loudly. Was he breaking the 4th wall, or just simply still partially intoxicated?
Isawa Sosuke, however, seemed adamant on making Hisashi feel better. Perhaps he was zoning out, or perhaps he was distracted by a bird, but whatever the reason, he didn't even see Susumu before he literally tripped over him, taking a rather bad fall! {1 Raise, 7 vs TN 15} Susumu was already back on his feet, but Sosuke wasn't quite as quick on the uptake, and his own penalty would severely harm his chances!
Kakita Zanzen would be much more attentive, dodging between Sosuke and Susumu as they screwed up, pulling ahead of them somewhat easily! It wasn't a substantial lead, but a lead was a lead! If he could just keep this pace, he would be set!
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As the group would pass around the northwestern corner of the complex, they would see an unexpected sight up ahead. A peasant woman would be approaching the western gate, and collapse! The two Daidoji guards would stand resolute with their yari, remaining motionless and ignoring her plight. As you approach, she would call out, "Water... water, please...!"
ATHLETICS, NORTH/WEST CORNER
Group 1 (the lead!)
Bayushi Kojiro
Horiuchi Sayoko
Group 2
Mirumoto Sozen
Yoritomo Hisashi
Ujina Denbe
Group 3
Kakita Zanzen
Group 4
Yoritomo Susumu
Group 5
Isawa Sosuke
Stamina/Athletics [Running], TN 15!
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Plainsfox rolled 5 10-sided dice:
1, 7, 8, 9, 9
Total: 34 (5-50)
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Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 3:15 pm
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Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 4:48 pm
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Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 5:02 pm
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Sozen seemed to be watching Denbe very carefully, even while the others took the lead, seemingly more worried about him than about taking first over-all. Which the Hare didn't mind, but he began to feel he'd be disappointing the Dragon, who didn't seem to realize Denbe's stamina held not a candle to his sheer speed; Denbe might have been able to handle going faster, but he'd be cutting it very close if he did, he could tell, and he wasn't getting any less tired.
"I think perhaps... I am too used to finishing things quickly..." Denbe joked between breaths to the Dragon, huffing and debating if he meant that as an apology as well.
And then...
The bushi lost focus as they approached the woman, becoming distracted. No doubt Sozen would notice if he was still watching him. But as they continued to approach the woman, Denbe noticed the foremost two runners not turning aside, and mentally cursed.
"I'm sorry Mirumoto-san," the Hare said as he retrieved a bottle of water from the light pack on his person, "but I'm afraid I shall have to leave the others to give you some challenge."
Denbe ran to the woman.
He had been intending to push himself, dead focused on getting her the water, but hoping he could do so without dropping out from the race entirely. Until he noticed a samurai behind him running over as well.
He would have liked to put his best into this race. He was here to represent the Hare. But ignoring a woman in need would only cast them in the negative light they had only escaped so many years before once more; and if another could spare the time to help her as well, Denbe could spare no less. He offered a smile to the Crane- we keep running into each other, don't we Kakita-san?- and vowed silently that he would not return to the race until the Crane was ready to as well. Any less would be a discourtesy to his kindness.
Letting the other man speak, Denbe knelt by the woman, helping her carefully to sit up and offering her his bottle of water while he let the other speak to her, saying only "Here, drink this."
...of course, being a Hare as he was, he had to feel embarrassed for being so focused on the race that he had not noticed what was unusual about this before Zanzen mentioned it.
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Raganui Minamoto rolled 2 10-sided dice:
2, 6
Total: 8 (2-20)
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Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 5:17 pm
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Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 7:56 pm
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@ Ceremonial Competition, Round 3:
First check: Kan gains a Free Raise for his final roll!
Second check: Kan gains a Free Raise for his final roll!
Third check: Kan gains a Free Raise for his final roll!
Kan's TN is increased by 5 due to his Lost Love disadvantage!
Kan would nod, though his gaze was still somewhat distant. "I have no problems answering your questions, Seichiro-san. My reasons, though?" A brief pause, perhaps for dramatic tension, before he continued. "Kiharu-sama asked me to represent the Brotherhood of Shinsei. Despite my age, I was still deemed a better choice, due to my levelheadedness and wisdom that our younger members lack. That is all I am at liberty to discuss."
He would spend a void point due to this distraction from his thoughts, eliminating his Lost Love penalty!
"I suppose it is not so different for your own reasons for coming, are they, Seichiro-san?"
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Sutiiven rolled 4 10-sided dice:
6, 1, 10, 5
Total: 22 (4-40)
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Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 6:29 am
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Sutiiven rolled 1 10-sided dice:
9
Total: 9 (1-10)
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Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 6:30 am
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Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:05 am
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@ Athletics Competition, Endurance Race:
Horiuchi Sayoko would take the lead as Kojiro seemed slightly distracted by the sight. Though, she actually spoke as she was running by. "I am sorry; if no one stops, I will be back for you!" What? {2 raises, 38 vs TN 25}
Bayushi Kojiro took notice of the woman, and ALMOST stopped, but at the last second thought better of it and kept going. His uncertainty cost him the lead though, but kept him in the race.
Yoritomo Hisashi would likewise ignore the plight before him, as he was intently focused on the race. Sayoko was pulling ahead, but he found himself catching up to Kojiro, tying for second!
Yoritomo Susumu was the Insensitive type, and really didn't care about the peasant's situation. "Yeah, I don't trust 'er either," he would say to Kojiro and Hisashi as he caught up to them. He didn't seem winded, being in fairly good shape, so he was fairing relatively well compared to the other two men! {2 raises, 29/25}
Ujina Denbe and Mirumoto Sozen would both stop. Sozen, however, had backtrack a couple meters, realizing Denbe was stopping. He seemed to supervise Denbe, looking down at the woman. "I'm sure you'll be okay, miss. Don't worry, Denbe-san and I would take care of you."
Then Kakita Zanzen would speak up, having stopped and taken up position closer to the guards. He was not trusting of her, but he failed his Perception/Investigation {Notice} check to recognize the woman. After his claim, however, Sozen would give a sudden concerned look to Denbe.
Isawa Sosuke would also stop, but he was out of breath and was gasping for air, leaning forward and clutching his knees.
NPC Stopping Triggers:
Sayoko: If no one else stopped, Sayoko will stop.
Sozen: If someone in Group 1 or 2 stopped, Sozen will stop.
Susumu: Susumu will not stop.
Sosuke: Sosuke will stop if at least one other person stops.
Pulling the hood from over her head and looking up at the Samurai, Urako would finish drinking the water, then comment, "I appreciate the concern, noble samurai, but Raicho-sama wished for me to remind you that she told you to focus on the race." Returning Denbe's water bottle, she would take up a kneeling position and bow her head deeply in respect.
"Sorry, Zanzen-san. Raicho-sama told us not to interfere," one of the Daidoji would tell Zanzen, the other gesturing for him to go while he can.
Everyone who stopped have taken up last position!
ATHLETICS, SOUTH/WEST CORNER
Group 1 (the lead!)
Horiuchi Sayoko
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Yoritomo Hisashi
Yoritomo Susumu
Bayushi Kojiro
Group 5
Group 6
Group 7
Group 8
Kakita Zanzen
Mirumoto Sozen
Isawa Sosuke
Ujina Denbe
Stamina/Athletics [Running], TN 20! Final roll guys!
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Sutiiven rolled 4 10-sided dice:
1, 1, 3, 9
Total: 14 (4-40)
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Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:13 am
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Psychofish rolled 6 10-sided dice:
4, 8, 9, 1, 4, 2
Total: 28 (6-60)
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Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:56 am
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...Denbe... had a very confused reaction to this news.
He seemed almost taken aback, or shocked, at first. Then you could almost see a curse forming on his lips. And then, the bushi managed to combine a wince and a laugh.
"I suppose... Raicho-sama was correct then."
He knew he couldn't have left the woman over that, even if it had not slipped his mind. For a moment, it did make him question how urgent of an order he'd have had to have been delivered to feel right in not stopping. He wasn't sure there was such a thing, though in more urgent a situation he might not have stopped and simply accepted to suffer the guilt. A competition however...
Denbe would turn to return to the track at a walk.
"Come. We all stopped. So let us all start up again at once."
He'd wait for the others to line up beside him (unless someone tried to bolt ahead) to begin running again. Controlling his breathing, the Hare did exactly that then- focused on the raise, and put his frustration into his running. He'd not like to be taken out of the competition at all, but to lose to a ruse? No, he wouldn't want that.
[1 Void to add 1k1 to roll.]
[6k3+3 Athletics(Running): 24 vs TN 20]
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Plainsfox rolled 5 10-sided dice:
4, 9, 1, 1, 5
Total: 20 (5-50)
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Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 12:37 pm
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Mongooseh rolled 4 10-sided dice:
6, 5, 4, 6
Total: 21 (4-40)
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Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 3:12 pm
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Mongooseh rolled 2 10-sided dice:
1, 1
Total: 2 (2-20)
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