DreamLyrics™ Play-by-Post Forums Modern/Historical DUC: Durham University Campus Competition Monday: Round 1 knock outs

As you get closer to the gym, the excitement builds. Just to the right of the gym door along the corridor is a large noticeboard. A prminent notice sits in the middle.

Monday morning
Men's First Round:
Levon v Joshua
Guy v Russel
Amir v Keith
Daniel v James

Monday Afternoon
Women's First Round:
Kayla v Sarah
Skye v Grace
Donna v Natalie
Ashley v Miranda

So Levon is going to be first up this morning.

Everyone got to bed at a reasonable time last night though how distracted anyone was is anyone's guess. People appeared at varios times in the morning, some needing a lie in, some wanting to train but everyone managed at least a light breakfast before getting to the competition venue.

Inside the gym a large mat had been set up in the centre. There were tiered benches to the left for competitors and others to the right for spectators.

Those from York can see Mr Harding & Ben in discussion just to the left of the large mat.

Levon

He had spent the night with Skye nestled on his chest. He got up very early, an hour before dawn and gently moved her arm off of him and slid out of bed.

When Skye got up she would see his morning routine. It varied from day to day as he rotated from yoga to tai chi followed a light breakfast which was either oatmeal or bran with fruit, followed by a 10k or a 25k bike ride which was followed by an half an hour of strength and resistance exercises. He encouraged Skye to join him on the run and the workout.

Today it was yoga, bran and strawberries but before his run he hopped into bed and warmed up for his run with a tumble under the covers with Skye. They were like bunny rabbits in heat. When they were finally done, he laced up and did his run, came back and worked on his legs and back.

"If I don't shower, I may just sicken my opponent. Whatcha say? Good tactic?" he said to Skye.

[OOC: Just a reminder that the kids had been assigned to multi-bed dorm rooms:



I'm going to play with this to set consistency to the scene.]



{Skye}

She and Levon had stolen back to the empty room they’d found earlier in the day. At the end of the boy’s hall, it had been locked - but picking locks was just another skill she’d learned on base. It pretty much looked the same as the others - though unmade and disheveled. It was even more messy from their earlier romp, but she didn’t mind. She was happy to just feel good with someone in their arms for the moment.

Skye hadn’t wanted to share a room like her freshman year boyfriend and his roommate. Especially that time his parents showed up for the homecoming game to the room. She still couldn’t believe being buck naked as the mother, all dressed to the nines in school colors, looking at a young Korean girl with… well, that was a long time ago.

“I’m sure your roomie Ross doesn’t mind us stealing away - as long as he covers for Mr. Harding doing bed checks. The girls have my back.” Skye had conspired as they made their way back to the dorms for the night.

Not a morning person, Skye was annoyed with Levon’s regimen — until he returned for another romp. She did not want to go on a run. At least she’d been able to sneak over the boy’s WC to freshen up while he’d gotten a bite downstairs.

Skye still sweating, was wrapped in the sheets as Levon put on his running shoes. She pushed her foot against his back teasingly. “Oh. He’d know he was fighting both of us at that point! Don’t want to get us DQ’d - definitely clean-up and be classy!”

She pulled up, letting the sheets fall down, and kissed him on the cheek.

“See you on the Shiai-jo, hon. I have my own pre-match rituals - including a walk of fame over to the girl’s dorms it seems.” She started putting on her clothes from the previous night for the ninja mission to get back to her room - and a shower. She winked as she slipped out the door.

Emma

Emma showed up, face done tastefully in team colours... pom poms ready to cheer. It was clear which side she was rooting for. As she spotted the people that she knew, she waved, before taking a place in the stands.

{Skye}

Peloton Pilates with Robin. Nuun to replenish. Stretching. Shower. Bit of extra meditation in the shower to get her head straight and focused.

Skye grabbed a protein forward light breakfast downstairs. She’d missed the rest of the girls - which was good for now. She needed to get into a fighting zone. **Enough play. It’s time to shine - and polish your crown with sweat..like Robin says.** She pumped herself up mentally as she entered the gym in her gi - even though she had an afternoon match. Tradition and honor.

Em with pom poms almost made her lose it though.

“Love this!” Skye came up and gave the girl a big hug.

Ian

Ian woke in the dorm realizing it was going to be one of those days. His leg was stiff from the exertions from the days before. He rolled out of bed and attempted to do the exercises and Tai Chi that had been helping since the events at the mansion but it was of no use. Instead he took a couple of Aleve and then a long hot shower. He dressed for comfort since today was most likely going to be a day filled with sitting on the bleachers during the competition.

Meanwhile, his mind was going through the previous day and there was something niggling at the back of his mind. A lingering "What if?"

He went down and grabbed a couple of scones and a soda. He then stopped and grabbed a cup of coffee. He placed the scones and soda in the pockets of his long coat then sipped coffee on his way to the gym with a slight limp. When he arrives he looks around at everyone looking for any of the group. Emma was the easiest to spot.

Ian limps over to Emma and now Skye. "Emma you look positively American." he jokes as he joins them.

Henri

He wakes up hungover, and feeling quite lethargic. His memory of last night is a bit fuzzy, with lots of drinking, some singing, and lastly making out with Miranda in a quiet spot before he somehow managed to find his bed in the dorm.

Following Ian's good idea, he grabs a strong coffee along the way to the gym. Sipping his coffee as he walks, he saunters over to where Ian, Emma, and Skye are gathered.

"Matin. Eh, morning everyone." Doing a double-take at Emma's outfit, he adds, "Wow! Wish I had your energy this morning."

Henri sits down at the nearest bleacher, closing his eyes for a moment, leaning back, and silently wondering if drinking that much last night was worth it.

At this point Miranda rushes in, panting slightly from her run. She is feeling better than she did earlier, maybe one drink too many the night before and a slightly later night's sleep, delaying by her dalliance with Henri. She smiles to herself, thinking that even though she is nervous about the competition, last night was definitely worth it.

Her eyes immediately search for Henri and seeing him, she blows him a kiss, before reporting in to Mr Harding and Ben.

"Everyone feeling good?"

Mr Harding looks around his small team of 4 as Guy strolls over to join them.

"At this point, try to relax. All the hard work has been done. Just enjoy the experience and keep your mental focus."

Ben nods "Good luck everyone."

Mr Harding offers a high five to each of his team.

Levon

Ready to take on his first opponent after his rigorous morning workout, he returns Mr. Harding's high five and stepped up to the mat.

As Levon turns back towards the mat, he sees his opponent going through a warm up routine on the other side. He also realises from the scarves sported by those around him that he is about to fight their top guy from the home team. From the filling benches around, he might also be mentally fighting the crowd too.