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RE: [OLYMPICS III] Obstacle Course - Mayngo - Apr 22 2019
The Fossa sighed, shaking his head. Luck? What was that? And why had it abandoned him?
Slowly, he rolled over, feeling stones dig into his skin. It was only pure luck that he spotted the red-pointed stone, and he reached out, grabbing it in his teeth. It was a bit awkward, and he ended up having to use the upper part of his skull-helmet to scoop it in. But he finally managed to pick it up, and clamber down from the heap of rock, before beginning to run again.
RE: [OLYMPICS III] Obstacle Course - Mayngo - Apr 22 2019
Loping along, it was impossible to miss that he was alone, the only one still running on the course--aside from a little kitten that was mewling pitifully, just sitting there. But he assumed that a medic was on their way, and kept running, the rock rattling against his teeth.
The glowing boulder came up quickly, and he skidded as he dug in his claws, lunging forward to tap his paw against it before spinning around, tensing his muscles in preparation to regain his lost momentum.
RE: [OLYMPICS III] Obstacle Course - Mayngo - Apr 22 2019
His luck finally seemed to be holding, as nothing stopped him. The Fossa began to run again, loping the rest of the way to the finish line, ears flat at the humiliation of being the last one to finish the race--and by such a great amount, too. Easily multiple body lengths, he was probably a spectacle.
RE: [OLYMPICS III] Obstacle Course - Ayr - Apr 25 2019
Ayr paced back and forth at the formation of rocks where the judges-- and one black stallion --stood watching. As the first winner crossed the line, followed by the second and third, the unicorn paused, blinked, and then went trotting over.
"I'll be back in a moment," she murmured in passing to Khloros and Mercurius, politely. "Then we can head for Eridanus. Excuse me."
She made her way towards the tracing track, her ears flicking back and forth as she approached the winners, clearing her throat a little. Confidently, she spoke, lifting her head to be heard.
"Well done, everyone! This was a very fair and--" she passed a glance towards where Jayberry had fallen. "... eventful race! You all deserve a good drink of water and a long rest."
"In first place, we have Jay, followed by Calypso in second and Squick in third. Congratulations to all our winners, and also all our participants! Again, you all did very well."
She was, at least, genuine in her tone. Everyone deserved a pat on the back-- even Howl, who had been incredibly frustrated with himself during the race. Ayr pushed down whatever concern she had in hopes that, at least, he'd hear her and be mildly comforted.
Ayr dipped her head gently down. "Now, ahh, if you'll excuse me--" she said, beginning to walk back to the formation rock. "--stay safe, everyone."
The unicorn stepped carefully back to the little group she'd somehow found herself a part of and nodded towards them, lowering her voice considerably to address the three males. "Ahh, if you're ready, let's go?"
exit ayr
@Rift @Kallista @Squick @Eli @Calypso @Howl @Pollux @Lilymoth
RE: [OLYMPICS III] Obstacle Course - Kera - Apr 25 2019
It might be kinder if she did die, the wolf considered briefly. The black wolf didn't seem to be in very good condition as it was, and she couldn't imagine falling from death-height would make that any better.
Briefly, Kera considered just finishing the job herself-- but she was quick to shake that desire off. This wolf, as far as Kera knew, at least, was innocent, and needed another chance at life. Why would someone toss her like that, anyway...?
Hesitantly, Kera sat next to Jay in further silence, waiting.
No matter what happened, the wolf wouldn't be alone for it.
exit kera (possibly)
RE: [OLYMPICS III] Obstacle Course - Jaysong - Apr 25 2019
Jay fluffed herself up, pridefully. She basked in the (brief) praises from the unicorn before the ethereal creature peeled off back to her friends. The hulking kitten watched for a moment, eyes gleaming and tail flicking back and forth.
The heaving of her chest didn't quite bother her anymore, even if she was still struggling to catch her breath. "Thank you," she said, but she was unsure why-- hadn't she done all the work herself to get there?
Jay supposed it didn't matter, however. Shaking herself up to her paws, the huge kitten wandered to the river to take a long drink of water before curling up to nap the ache in her paws away.
exit jaysong
RE: [OLYMPICS III] Obstacle Course - Rift (Original) - Apr 25 2019
Rift wasn't as tired as the others. After all he had stopped to take a breather before finishing the race, for whatever reason. He didn't expect to place but found himself quite shocked when the winners were announced. A kitten had beaten a full grown cat and a worm had beaten everyone else. He hadn't expected to place, sure, but he had not expected these results either.
He shook his head, flabbergasted. This was insane! But if the judge said that the worm could win well, then, it won. However unlikely it was. Then again, he glanced towards the edge of the river where the strange fish-like creature was perched. She had made it before him as well.
He shrugged. Stranger things had happened.
RE: [OLYMPICS III] Obstacle Course - Huckleberry - Apr 25 2019
Huckleberry was more relaxed than he had been in a while. He looked from the judge to the winners and it was lost on him how incredible it was that those were the winners. He smiled, his tiny tail flicking happily. He didn't say anything, others were offering their congratulations. Instead, he curiously followed the gaze of the judge where she had glanced before.
His insides went cold at the sight. Jayberry was here. She had been here the whole time. She was hurt and she looked terrible and Huckleberry desperately wanted to go out to help her. But then an image passed across his mind. Jayberry laughing, her muzzle coated with blood, her fur splattered with red. She was tearing into Enka, that kind dear from the Kingdom. She was insane. She was a murderer. She was not family.
Huckleberry shook his head, confused. But she was family, wasn't she? Huckleberry had cared for her, she had loved her once. But now he knew her, how terrible it all was. Huckleberry had left the family. Jayberry had not.
She didn't want her to see him. He backed away, disappearing into the crowd, before turning and sprinting away, hoping that she hadn't seen him at all.
RE: [OLYMPICS III] Obstacle Course - Palefur - Apr 25 2019
Pale was getting her breath back as she listened to the announcement. To her surprise and, even more surprising, delight, Jay had placed in first. She looked to her friend, tail flicking behind her. She was disappointed and embaressed, yes, but at least Jay had gotten first.
There was also a sense of jealousy rising that she quickly pounded down. Jealousy led to foolish decisions. Envy clouded the mind. She needed to be happy for Jay, even if she was not happy for herself. She turned and forced as best a smile that a cat could show on her face.
Well, only a glance at the kitten could tell Pale that Jay was tired. She glanced back, shooting a look of disgust at the worm that had somehow gotten into third before following Jay away to the river.
RE: [OLYMPICS III] Obstacle Course - Lamia - Apr 25 2019
Lamia breathed the water in deeply, cherishing the wonderful feeling she had been robbed for a while. She felt much better, much more at home, and her rubbed, red, and irritated scales sighed with relief at the water's cool touch. She didn't really mind that she hadn't placed, unaware that she had been quite close to third place, but she had, at least, had a lot of fun. And she had taken that risk to be out of water for such a long time.
It wasn't an experience she wanted to repeat but she had, at least, done it.
She wanted to express her own feelings but found herself unable to really articulate it. She had such a limited vocabulary that she was unsure how to properly say what she wanted.
She continued to lounge on the beach, watching the other land dwellers, watching their movements with interest as the began to break up before turning and diving back in the water. She was getting pretty hungry from all of this exertion.