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Valhalla Knight of Jupiter (Past Life)

The knight kept his arms crossed over his chest, despite the cheering and the applause of those around him. He didn't look like he was disappointed that he was there. Instead, it was more of a solemn resignation to the chance to play in the games. He did this on Jupiter's behalf, after all. Personal glory meant nothi-- okay, so it meant quite a bit, but he wasn't going to place that over his desire to win for the Princess.

He had dark auburn hair tied back in a pony tail at the center of the back of his head, and a neatly groomed facial hair, with bangs falling over the front plate of his winged helmet.

Serge did his best to ignore his fellow Jupiter knights, just as he tried to ignore their robust antics during any given day, but the increased volume and proximity to the others made it a little difficult. Just because he was a knight of Jupiter didn't mean he had to act like the rest of the population. Being from Earth, he wasn't as thickly built, and not nearly as tall as some of the residents of the fortress of Valhalla, but he could definitely hold his own. He was a Knight, after all. He just happened to not be too fond of all the damn yelling.

And he swore... if he got another bear hug that day, he was going to punch something.

As the rest of them cheered, the Knight took the time to survey the competition. He glanced over to the Neptune knights for only a few moments, before seeking out the 'more formidable' Mars knights. They were too far away from where he was standing to make out any kind of reactions, though...

Alkanet, Knight of Pluto. (Past life Benitoite)

Pale blond hair, nearly white in color, brushed against fair cheeks as the knight of Pluto looked around him. It had been a long time, or was it really just a short time which felt long, since he'd seen so many people or been off the planet he served. It was due to that fact that he'd accepted the invitation here, despite not being athletic in any manner. He had decided to serve Pluto, of his own free will, and his princess he did adore but he needed to get away for even a brief time. He'd heard as a child that some of the knights on Pluto were known to...change once they'd been there long enough, but he'd never truly believed it to be true. How could a place, a change in location, change a person? Now though...now he had seen and met a few odd older knights of Pluto.

Raising pale fingers to brush his hair from his face, finger tips gently ghosting over his own cheek, he found himself ignoring much of the speech being given. He figured it wasn't of much importance where as the sights and sounds were significant and of great importance, especially to one such as himself. So many people and such noise, it was almost too much, but the thrill of being here and of all the sights and sounds kept him from complaining to a fellow knight of Pluto. This was worth it to him as he looked around smiling lightly.

It was while examining a particular knight, off in the distance, that he found himself startled by little bits of paper falling from the sky. Looking up, an arm raised and the sun glinting off the silver cuffs which covered his lower arms, his eyes now protected he saw what was falling. "Confetti...He's done talking..." Looking around and taking note of the cheering and clapping that was escalating in volume he figured it best to join in, rather than appear to have no listened or paid any mind to things going on around him.

(Medals: Bronze - Cycling, Gold - Swimming
Games Participated in: Archery, Swimming, Fencing, Javelin, Pole vault, Cycling, Ice Skating, Diving, )

Kailash, Page of Uranus (Past Life)

The atmosphere and excitement all around the stadium was enough to get someone as easy going as Kailash into the mood for these games. His clapping still wasn't as enthusiastic as most, and he wasn't probably going to start hollering but as soon the older Knight finished his speech and sent the confetti into the air to whirl around them, he could feel the planetary pride swell.

Just being here, surrounded by the other Knights from each of the planets of the Kingdom was awe-inspiring to be sure and the young Page could finally feel the desire to do his planet well; it had started to fester when he was invited but he had thought nothing of it really until the day and these speeches hit him finally like a fist in the face.

And to make father proud, he reminded himself cooly as he picked a piece of blue confetti out of his dull green hair. The elder Knight had participated in his fair share of games, having medaled for the sake of Uranus. Now it was on to Kailash, and the youth had no intentions of letting either down now.

Nimue, Avalon Squire of Earth (Ancestor)

Nimue was excited. Not only was she finally (finally!) a Squire, she was finally (finally!!) attending the Galactic Olympics, and Ofeliaguilar was gorgeous. So was Avalon, but it got boring to sit around at court and tend trees and plants and spellwork.

She was going to play every game. She promised herself that.

When Querquetulana's speech finished up, Nimue threw both arms in the air and let out a loud whoop, whoop! She was so. ready. to win.

Sutai, Page of Polaris (Past Life)

There was a gruff but quiet older man who showed up at the stadium. He'd seen many games in his many years but he had yet to actually participate. His days and nights were mostly spent meditating on his mountain and chasing around his rather rascally princess. Now though was a time for action and Sutai had stepped into the stadium, cheers reaching the old man's ears and filling him with joy.

Now this was living!

He squatted down to stretch out his weathered frame, smiling to himself. Now don't you young ones cry when an old coot ends up besting you! Sutai looked about for his princess in the crowd and wondered if she'd throw a bouquet at him at some point. He'd have to try and catch it with his teeth. Show the royals who still has a radiant sense of humor!

Simonides, Squire of Mercury (Past Life Sugilite)

Simonides patted the side of her curly purple hair and squinted around at the ground. "Watch it!" She yelped abruptly, barrelling into someone who had nearly placed their foot on a pair of thick spectacles. Scrabbling infront of them, she triumphantly surfaced with her prize and dropped them back into their proper resting place on the bridge of her nose. No one had seen that right?

The brief moment of chaos over, she resumed her task of daintily peering over the shoulders of taller bystanders, while cultivating an aura of intelligent curiosity. While she had served Mercury for some time now, she had never really had the chance to get out and meet other knights, especially such a varied bunch as were out today. With all the veterans competing, surely this event would be the perfect place to pick up some pointers on how to properly conduct oneself. And, in the case of the mysterious assailant who had jostled her and knocked her glasses off, on what not to do if you didn't want a sharp slap around the ears the next time she saw you. Ahem.

Almina, Page of Jupiter (Disposable)

That was it. This was what she had been waiting for. What she had been dreaming about. Almina drew in a deep breath, grinning as though she was breathing in the very excitement that the large crowd was letting off. Yes. This was Jupiter's time of victory. It was the games after all, and Jupiter was the most suited for this. They had the strength, the speed, the everything that was required for these silly sports.

And they would show all of these other planets and stars just who was the best. Yes, Almina would do her best for her Princess, who was in her mind, the very best Princess there was. She may have been biased, but that was just how it was.

She pushed a thick brown braid back behind her and grinned around. Yes. This was indeed her time to shine. Her time to bring honor to her planet. She would make the princess proud of her, and uphold her place in the court.