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

Ian

Ian glances at Henri asking "How can you not root for Sarah? Still mad at how she and Tony made us look like fools bowling?"

Emma

Emma had only started a self defense course, and most of the moves were beyond her, but she did admire the art of the battles taking place on the mats. Hopefully her friends would come out on top.

Levon
Always the tactician he studied the first match with a scrutinizing eye. He was hopeful that Skye and Miranda would move on and eventually they would face the likes of Kayla. He noted weaknesses and strengths and would pass them on when the time was right.

{Skye}

She returns Miranda's high five. It was a good match to watch - and Skye is feeling pumped up but remaining calm outwardly. She makes her way towards the mat. Stretching and breathing.

Henri

He looks at Ian with a slightly bewildered look. "Mad? No, no. I just didn't have a strong enough opinion on either fighter."

Sure, he does not like losing, but he is not that petty to hold a grudge on Sarah and Tony who won fairly. At least he thinks so. Perhaps subconsciously he did not cheer on Sarah, but it was not out of spite.

"Look, once we all meet up later, I'll congratulate her."

Seeing that Skye had moved to the mats ready, her opponent Grace from Teeside puts down her towel and takes her position opposite her. She looks nervous.



The judges signal the beginning of the contest and Grace bows.

[OOC Please make 3 rolls of d6+4 ]

Hopefully I got this right:


2026-03-11 02:03:11
3 Skye Skye vs Grace
Lionhawke rolled d6+4 and got 7
2026-03-11 02:03:05
2 Skye Skye vs Grace
Lionhawke rolled d6+4 and got 9
2026-03-11 02:02:57
1 Skye Skye vs Grace
Lionhawke rolled d6+4 and got 9

[OOC Grace's results are in the dice roller. Want to do the write up? ]

[OOC: Sorry for the delay. Tough week. And then it was all about the Oscars. Unfortunately I don't see Grace's numbers. However, I'll write it up quickly so we don't fall behind.]

[Skye]

She gave her formal bow in return. And as she looks over to Grace she realizes how much of a kid she really is. The match begins and Skye is too gentle to start. The smaller Grace makes some very quick and deft moves against her larger opponent. And immediately gets a scoring point and another. Skye nods in respect and then winks.

**Merciful does not mean gentle.** Skye castigates herself. **Make quick work of this. She'll learn from it.** The next two rounds are dominating and Skye finishes the match very strong. The tall Korean American bows to her defeated opponent.

[OOC Fits well enough, Skye won all her rounds. ]

Miranda is getting nervous now as she watches the next two competitors head for the mat. She knows she is next and glances over at Ashley her opponent from Newcastle, thinking she looks confident and fierce.

Ashley:

The next two competitors bow and engage; Donna from Newcastle and Natalie from Teeside. It is clear from the onset that these girls are fairly evenly matched and as Skye watches closely she realises they are both at her level too. The first bout lasts longer than any so far as both girls tussle for position, each managing to escape the other's clutches. They circle each other, eyes totally focused on each other, then one or the other will try a move only to be countered by their opponent. It is a great match. The referee calls time. Both girls bow to each other out of respect as the spectators applaud enthusiastically. The referee gives them a few moments to catch their breath as the judges award a draw after much debate. Then the second round starts. Again it is hard fought, as is the third round, but Donna just has the edge in both. Skye reckons that it was onlt better stamina from Donna that eventually won her through to the next round of the competition.

Donna:

Natalie: