File E8492247 - Peanuts & Crackerjacks [video/action]

[oversight]

[ This is probably not the time or the place for this kind of thing, but that doesn't seem to be stopping John from addressing the network. First, he holds up a drawing for the camera. ]

This is a baseball diamond—[ His face appears a moment later as he pulls away the drawing. ] —used to play baseball, which is a game for those that might not know. If it's not familiar, that's okay — I can teach you — but if it is familiar, I'd like to know that, too.

We're talkin' a ball, a bat, a big field, some players — two teams of nine's standard, but you could make due with five an' five — and an afternoon to play. That's all. [ He almost sounds like he's — hehe — making a pitch by the way it rolls off his tongue. John smiles, tipping his head a little. ] And some rules, of course.

[ He brings the picture back up as he continues his explanation, his voice hurried in such a way that he's certain to confuse anyone trying to follow along at home. ]

The goal is to hit the ball with the bat so it goes between these foul lines and then to make your way 'round this diamond, crossin' one of each of these "bases" — first, second, third, in that order, but not necessarily all at once — 'til you get to the last one, called home plate. Crossing home plate earns you a point.The team with the most points wins.

[ John's face appears again as the drawing disappears off-screen once more. ]

Simple, right?

So, if you're interested in playin' a game or two — even just watchin' one to take your mind offa things for a bit — lemme know.

Or, if you wanna toss the ball 'round for a bit, come out front. That's where I'll be 'til it gets too dark.



[[ OOC: Since we're probably not going to actually play out any baseball games, there's a sign up area in the comments if your character wants to be involved. You are absolutely welcome to sign up characters without tagging into this post — there is no obligation to thread here in order to be involved.  If I get enough characters signed up, then I'll do a mock game with a random outcome and post the results here, probably in the OOC community! ]]

Comments

SIGN UPS

[oversight]

If you'd like your character to come play baseball, please let me know here. When/if I get enough players, I will randomize the teams and create everything needed for a mock game, including results.

You're welcome to request specific field positions, but keep in mind that not everyone can play short stop, some not every request is guaranteed to be fulfilled.

Any and all characters are welcome!

[brainmeme]

AMETHYST WANTS TO BE PITCHER if that is ok shell grumble if she doesnt get to be pitcher but shell play regardless

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[voiceinthedark]

Yes! Sam would like to play! He does not know how but he would like to.

[luckynumberthree]

Simon is so here for this. Despite the hard time he's going to give Blake anyway. XD

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[disassembles]

Bucky caved entirely to Blake's dumb face.

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[hugedork]

BRUCE

(And Crowley will watch)

[hulk_ling]

Teddy is all about playing baseball! He's got a wicked arm and plays a mean shortstop.

[backpacking]

I'd like to sign up both Ellie and Sam! Sam would be a good... anything, really, given his physical abilities and tall-ness, but Ellie's never played, so she might need some help. /o

[alionsheart]

Robin would definitely be up for this! He...has no idea how to play, but he'd like to learn. XD

[henrydaniel]

Henry would like to play!

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[belovedson]

Signing up Neal Cassidy; no preference for position. :)

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[donotcallmethis]

HELENA WILL PLAY THIS GAME OF BALL BASE.

[whittling]

Signing Eddie up and no pref for positions!

[agentxthirteen]

Prepare to get your ass kicked, Blake. Whether they're on the same team or not.

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[brainmeme]

Oh man, that's an awesome idea! I've never played but, you know, how hard can it be? I think I basically know the rules anyway. I'll definitely be there!

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[oversight]

Knew I could count on you, Amethyst. Pretty sure you'll enjoy it.

I've definitely missed playin' since bein' here.

[Video]

[voiceinthedark]

Sounds fun.

Haven't played anything like it since I did rounders back in primary school. But I have had a bit of practice with a baseball bat.

[Video]

[oversight]

Yeah, I'll bet you do.

It'll come in handy if you put some real power behind your swing.

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[first_demon]

[It's probably obvious she doesn't get it or even understand why others would want to run around what looks like a deformed diamond. Diamonds are supposed to be sparkly, okay? Or even why they would want to return home. Why not keep running with the bat? Bats have power.

The confused look is forming before he even begins to explain the rules.]

What peculiar creatures you are. What happens when you win? Is the other team killed? Do you get their souls?

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[oversight]

No— [ Oh, god, Lilith, these are very scary questions and Blake's pretty sure he can't soften her up from these sorts of things as much as Crowley. ]

No, you just— Winner gets braggin' rights. That's all. No killin' or— or souls.

[Video]

[luckynumberthree]

Why baseball though?

[ Simon pops open a return feed to grin impishly at Blake. ]

Couldn't you pick a real sport?

[Video]

[oversight]

[ So much head shaking. Like... twenty seconds of head shaking and a disappointed face. Really, Simon? Why you gotta hurt a guy like that? ]

You say that like it's not basically statistically impossible.

Did you know there's nine different ways a player can get on base? Nine.

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[halfwinchester]

This got serious quick.

<sub>[The guy has a diagram prepped. Somebody means business.

More amused by how Blake tries to explain the game than by the fact he's trying to get a game together at all, Adam puts on the air of someone who's never seen a ball and a bat before in his life.]</sub>

No idea what that is. Can I get that again? Not sure I understood you the first time.

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[oversight]

[ When doesn't Blake mean business? He turns his hobbies into work, to be perfectly honest. Which is why Adam's response has him barreling into a continued explanation. ]

It's a game. With a ball an' a bat — that's the big stick kind, not the mammal of the same name — an' a big field with a diamond-shaped area at one end. The goal's to get the ball outta the park in one hit, or make your way 'round the bases on the corner of the diamond so that...

[ Wait. ]

Are you just fuckin' with me? [ A short laugh. ] You are, aren't you? Adam, c'mon, this is serious stuff.

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[backpacking]

Who're the people who don't know what baseball is? The vampires?

[ She's actually not kidding; she knows they aren't all human. Then, it occurs to her, and she puts a hand to her forehead. ]

... Duh. Non-Americans. Sorry, that was dumb. I'm stuck on the non-human thing.

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[oversight]

Well, not all non-Americans. It's pretty popular in Japan, too. But vampires prob'ly don't know, let's be real.

[ He props his chin, clearly a bit amused. They haven't met, but Blake's not about let that stand in the way of his pitch. ]

You more'n welcome to come play.

[disassembles]

This turned out a lot better than your a sex talk.

[disassembles]

...Unless this is a sex talk, and you're trying something new with metaphors.

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[abelmedic]

Out of curiosity. What's your superpower-to-non-superpower player ratio?

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[oversight]

A gentleman doesn't tell.

[ He grins. ]

—but really, it's... pretty heavily superpowered. Don't think that's gonna be an advantage or a disadvantage, though. If you've seen some of these clowns—

[ Especially Steve and Bucky. They're probably going to spend their time keeping their eyes on each other instead of on the ball. ]