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[Carltis]

Grab and shove; there was a bit more too it than that of course but those were the base mechanics; the weyrling went out of the ring and the first point was his, not that he was especially proud of it. Rochelle cheering him was nice, but it didn't make him feel better. At least perhaps he could tell Aleck that his track record for 'not getting beaten up by small women' had improved when he finally found the man.

Moving back into position Carltis nodded stiffly to his opponent, ready for round two.

(3 + 2 = 5)

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[Kleos]

As her flirelizards took off to play Kleos nodded seriously to Cai; "A fine choice of craft, we shall need such experts desperately. "As for the gather," the blonde's expression lightened again, "I am finding myself rather enjoying it, as much for what it means as for the stalls and the entertainment. By celebrating together, I hope we can come together and forge stronger ties. One day we may take back the homes we lost but for the present we are one Weyrs, and if we are to thrive we must act like one."

Z'fer

Z'fer's eyebrow shot up when she went to remove her own shirt, smirk spreading to a grin then a hearty laugh."Thanks! Yours as well!" Sure her spikes crop was nothing like his mane but she might appreciate the difference and, being the same color as his own, he couldn't claim dislike.

Hazel grey eyes watched her movements carefully, he shook out his own arms, feet inching apart as she began her predatory circle. The crowd faded away as his blood sang with adrenaline. Even Calanoth's sleepy touch in his mind woke to alertness, not distracting but seeming to meld with his own senses. He waited for her to make the first move.

There! She lunged and Z'fer fell into a crouch, suddenly shrinking his surface area and digging his boots into the sand. Just as quickly he shoved hard, meeting her forward motion with his own momentum, angling his shoulder towards her chest, intent on knocking her down. She was strong, maybe more so than he'd initially assessed. While she hadn't gained any ground on him, neither did he on her.

Z'fer could feel her hands on his body and shifted, he didn't want her getting a good grip on his leg.

(( 1+ 2 mods = 3. Tie again. ))

Z'fer

She was good. He gave her credit for that. The first match alone was shaping up to be better than he'd expected. "Heh." He took the moment she rubbed her shoulder to roll his own. Checking her was like checking Malvren's cliffs. He'd felt the bone on bone impact and while he didn't regret the decision, against the smith, that may not be the best tactic.

He didn't get long to mull it over as she dove again, still on the offensive. Z'fer bent as if to repeat his same move but as they made contact he shifted his weight to the side and out of her direct path. He felt his scarred calf give a warning twinge as the muscles were abused so and hoped this move worked.

((3 + 2 Mod = 5))

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Chrysicai

Cai nodded. "Don't get me wrong I think the Gather is a good idea. There's just a lot of work that still needs to be done. I agree with you though, as much as I want to go back to Benden, being here could be good for all of us. So long as people pull their heads out of their arses and take advantage of it." There was almost a sadistic pride to her next words. "Just watch as what they thought would bring us down actually makes us stronger."

Her hand's toyed with the laces that tied her bag shut. She liked Kleos but just standing and talking wasn't something Cai did very well. "Is there anything in particular you were looking for?" She glanced at the stalls around them. Even shopping would be doing something productive right now.

Z'fer

Z'fer felt a wild surge of satisfaction as the muscular woman went down. A low rumble of support issued from his dragon who during the match, had risen from his sleeping spot and settled outside of the crowd to watch. A wordless thanks to his lifemate and Z'fer's attention was back on Siata as she rose from the ground. He crouched again, preparing himself for another direct assault. Like mad herdbeast, this woman was strong but all of her attacks were head on charges. If she kept that up he was sure he would win.

There were brains within that skull as well. Z'fer was caught off guard by the grapple, her sudden weight on his bad side making him topple effortlessly and in a most humiliating fashion.

((1 + 2 Mods = 3 ))

Even with thick wiry muscle making her heavier then she looked Hekate still flew out of the ring at the hard throw. Twisting mid-roll she flipped effortlessnly back onto her feet. The hot heat of Devith's temper washed through her as she shook the sand from herself and charged back in feinting at the front. Only to side step and try and shove at the man's side hard in hopes that when he lunged for her the solid movement would off balance him and sent him toppling out of the ring.


(Hekate is well muscle, but slim and acrobat like

+1 if your character is particularly strong, well-muscled, buff
-1 if your character is slight, svelte, slim, dainty, delicate..

final roll 4)

While Hekate was fast enough to avoid most of the blow, the man's lower shoulder still clipped her sending the young woman spinning and seeing sparks as she was thrown from the ring. Instinct kicked in though and despite the bruises she could feel forming Hekate rolled and curled springing back in an elegant showing to her feet and shrugging.

"You don't learn anything by just sitting on the sidelines." She replied once more shaking the sand from herself as Devith seethed in her mind his claws cutting rivets in the sand where he lay, but the silver made no move to rise.

Were this true combat you would have won. You are faster. You would have had a fist under his jaw in seconds with that last charge. the young dragon rumbled his dissatisfaction.

True, but as much as I hate losing you learn more lessons from a loss then you do a victory. Besides we put on a rather excellent showing. She assured her dragon giving Carltis a nod as she circled around to collect her partner stroking the irate silver's eyeridges with a loving hand and a rather wickedly amused smile.

Ah it seemed the weyrling's cheer had once more taken on the slightly darker tone her friend recognized. It was probably for the best though, it seemed Hekate's unbridled cheer along with her dragons had been starting to unnerve people.

You were quite magnificent Mine. Next time perhaps~ Devith rumbled as the pair made their way over to Dizzian keeping half an eye out on how Z'fer was doing. "Want to get back to shopping once he's finished his match? I think I could go for some nice cold juice." Hekate said as she stepped up to her friends side with a grin Devith checking up on his sister to make sure she had not been jostled. Once he was satisfied she had not he settled to watch with a low content thrum.