VIDEO // First Rule of Fight Club

[catsgothistongue]

Type: Video
Sender ID: catsgothistongue (Ranma Saotome)
To: Public
Subject: Calling All Combatants!
Warnings: FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT

[Being unable to actually be around some of his friends thanks to whoever controls the magic tattoos getting all pissy? Really freaking sucks. There's lots he's planned this month, but he can't enact it without dealing with the tats scorching him and whatever Paladin's close by. And while he can handle a little burning -- he douses himself with boiling water like it's nothing for crying out loud -- he'd rather not put someone through that.

That all being said? He doesn't plan on letting that put a damper on his good mood. After all, there's something he's been stewing on for a long time ever since they found that abandoned coliseum. Something he, and undoubtedly a good chunk of people in Escordvi, won't let go to waste.

The network pings to life with the starting up of a camera feed, revealing one Ranma Saotome. Sitting on a large piece of stone, in a sweatshirt and shorts, and sweating buckets worth.]

Yo! [He casually sets his phone beside him so those viewing could get a better look at his surroundings. The teen looks to be in the middle of a fighting pit with vacant stands in the back, undoubtedly stretching all around.]

I'mma cut right to the chase: The guys and I found this ancient, awesome coliseum on our island. Massive place too, the camera doesn't do it enough justice, you've gotta see it for yourself. [A fervent grin cross up his face, meeting his eyes equally as ardent as his smile. He was evidently having a hard time sitting still with how giddy he was. It was like a little kid on Christmas morning.] Which is why I wanna put this place to good use in the next months.

[After he gets it up to snuff, and without the tattoos impeding a match.]

So, whaddaya guys say? Who all can fight? Better question: who's up for a good, no-holds barred fight?

Comments

[sos_pilot]

But we gotta establish some rules and tiers! Otherwise, it will end too soon and just get boring for everyone.

[catsgothistongue]

[Nod nod!]

Mhm. If we do free-for-all, it'd be only one match where people'll get wiped out left and right. Seems like a waste getting a big arena ready just for it to be over like that.

[He snaps his finger at the same time as 'that', tilting his head to gaze at the side while mulling it over.]

I was thinking of doing it brackets anyway. Winners move up 'till there's only two left to duke it out. And killing your opponent's out of the question.

[It might seem obvious rule in hindsight, but people do be bloodthirsty sometimes.]

[sos_pilot]

Well, duh. That's just mean otherwise.

[ Yes, brutal murder is plain ol' mean. ]

But I'm getting pumped up! What are you thinking of calling this tournament? It needs a big, powerful name to declare how awesome it is! And maybe a cool trophy for bragging rights!

[catsgothistongue]

[Della's enthusiasm for this is infectious. He's barely containing his own excitement. Oh, why can't the day of the tourney be here now?]

A name? Hadn't thought of one yet, gonna have t' workshop it.

[Surely it can't be that difficult to come up with something catchy that hooks challengers and spectators alike and aplenty.]

A trophy would be nice, though I'unno how much it costs to get one custom made.

[A solid gold trophy sounds pricey... Which, yeah, isn't much of a problem for him. Doing quests and tasks means he's loaded enough to have money to burn.]

[sos_pilot]

Hey, since you came up with the idea, why not name the tournament after yourself?

The First Official Saotome All Inclusive Brawl Of Them All!

[ Jazz hands! ]

[catsgothistongue]

[Della you are a treasure...]

I like it! [Shocker.] A bit wordy to fit on a trophy, but we can abbreviate it.

[T.F.O.S.A.I.B.O.T.A.?]

[sos_pilot]

[ BOTA DEEZ - ]

And maybe we can have the trophy be the shape of a giant fist! Looks nice and a good weapon in case of emergency!

[catsgothistongue]

[BANNED GO DIRECTLY TO JAIL DO NOT PASS GO DO NOT COLLECT 200]

Hah! If they're the best fighter, they won't need an emergency weapon!

[Giant fist fits perfectly for fighting tournament. And while they're discussing weapons...]

This is an all-inclusive brawl, so weapons should be all good. Same rules apply to them as unarmed fighters.

[What rules ranma?? The only rule you've come up with thus far is no killing!]

[sos_pilot]

But we also need to make sure things don't end too quickly! Otherwise, the audience will get too bored and start booing.

[ what audience??? ]