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entranceway2015-07-12 03:44 pm
oversight) wrote in entranceway2015-07-12 03:44 pm
File E8492247 - Peanuts & Crackerjacks [video/action]
[ 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! ]]
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! ]]
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[ He's in way too far over his head, isn't he? ]
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I may come watch and decide if the rules suit me. [She's a stickler about rules, oddly enough.] Will there be others watching?
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Very well, I will come watch your game and decide whether or not it is worth holding my interest.
Now, when you call it "friendly", does that mean there is little chance of fist fights breaking out?
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Admittedly, I am a peace keeper. [ Might as well come out with that now. ] Try to be, at least. Doesn't always work in my favor.
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[And they love being difficult, petulant children.]
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[ He never would have been able to deal with Crowley or Meg if they didn't have some rational behavior between them. ]
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[She certainly doesn't trust Meg or Crowley, not in light of what she learned.]
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Appreciate the insight, really.
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Naturally. We're in a unique group, you and I. Crowley is important to us.
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[ But people have been getting better about it, at least. No one's actively trying to kill him anymore, so that's nice. ]
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[Maybe not kill him, but they'll try with Crowley. But she's not going to sit by and allow that anymore. So there is that.]