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Post by leaf on Jun 29, 2007 22:14:48 GMT 1
*Strands of my long black hair stuck to the sweat on my face as I stop to catch my breath. I was wearing sweat pants and a t-shirt, both my preferred color of black. I pull hair away from face and with a shrug of my backpack, began to run again.
There was nowhere particular that i was running to. I was just running around the school campus. I lost track of everything. The school has it's politics and factions. My few friends getting involved in things that potentially get worse. Things don't change. So what's one to do? So I run.
My muscles burned and ached but I did not care. I just kept running as a slight numbness ran over my calves. I knew that running was not going to change anything. But, feeling the pain through my muscles, the heavy breaths, the cool breeze against my face; it was somewhat refreshing.
I stopped again at another part of the campus, panting softly. I drank some water as I felt the day's run catching up to my muscles. Always the thing about running, one has to stop eventually.*
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Post by jdmthe1st on Jun 29, 2007 22:23:45 GMT 1
Antonio with his mask on, happened to be walking out of the campus heading home but little did he know he would find a new person to meet. He saw an individual taking in lots of air and drinking some water.
'Geez he looks like he is in worse shape than me after the matches. Something must be wrong or else he would not be sweating as much as he is. I mean its pretty warm out too I think like 97 degrees out. I'm thankful it's not 97C. That would be dangerous.'
Clearing his throat and speaking up he spoke to this individual and said
"You look like a person who is running away from something or maybe you are just running for fun? Running is fun because you get to watch the scenary pass you very quickly. Do you usually run around the school or is this a new thing for you? I usually workout and run home."
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Post by leaf on Jun 29, 2007 22:41:42 GMT 1
*I pull my hair behind my shoulders as I look at the student. Tossing the bottle of water back into my bag, I turn and faced him.*
"I'm just running," I say calmly though still catching my breath, "Nothing more"
*Seems to be about my age, hispanic. I wouldn't doubt if he is a Hiricine student, former Varron students were few. I look up at the sky briefly and sigh. Guess it was enough for now. I picked up my backpack and shrugged if over one shoulder.*
"And I just chose to run today," I said, remembering his other question.
OOC: Sorry for short post, out of practice
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Post by jdmthe1st on Jun 29, 2007 22:51:26 GMT 1
"And I just chose to run today,"
"Honestly people should be out swimming today or something. Way too hot out here to really be doing anything. Sometimes where I wrestle, the AC cannot get through the whole hall before the night ends and most of us drown in our own sweat. Sometimes its just right and the AC will go everywhere in about 1 hour. But I rather go jump through my waterpark I have at home. I have a series of tubes I go through on a water tube when it's hot out."
Antonio paused and allowed this person to talk if he had something to say then he continued.
"So are you one of those Varron people I keep hearing about? I really don't know the whole story behind Varron and people keep saying 'Oh Varron kids and Hircine kids will never get along.' I really don't know why everyone is mad too. But all I know is we are all different and we have to learn to be accepting of each other. Only then will we stop fighting for no reason."
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Post by leaf on Jun 29, 2007 23:10:00 GMT 1
*It barely registered that this person was wearing a mask. I really have been around some of the weirdest people, guess it becomes normal. Not often I meet someone who shows concern for my health, though I was fine in this heat. A bit strange to have your own water park but whatever he chooses i suppose.*
~So are you one of those Varron people I keep hearing about?~
*The question just seemed odd. Didn't recall students of that school being special enoug to be refered to as 'Varron people'. At least he had no ill feelings towards 'us'.*
"Is that what we are called now?" I ask softly, "Yes, I suppose I can be called one. Not that it matters now."
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Post by jdmthe1st on Jun 29, 2007 23:20:21 GMT 1
"Yes, I suppose I can be called one. Not that it matters now."
"I was just asking because Im trying to find out what happened at Varron because people keep telling me 'You have to know.' But I don't know at all. I didn't mean to say 'varron people' it was just blurted out. I'm just a student here at hircine high. Anyways I'm looking for a person to run with. You want to run?"
Antonio made a gesture to look like he was ready to run. It would look funny to anyone who saw him because of the way his arms were posed.
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Post by leaf on Jun 29, 2007 23:35:14 GMT 1
"Very well," I said simply.
*My legs hurt like nothing else but it was the first time someone offered to run with me. True that this is my first time ever running in a more public area but still. Despite the feeling of all my leg muscles nearly tearing, i began to jog. I kept the pace slow to ensure this one follows. It must be strange having a masked student run with you.*
"If I am going to run with you," I began, "I might as well know your name. Tristram Moon."
*I kept my breathing steady as I talked and ran. Some strands of hair were already stuck to my face while the rest was pinned behind my backpack. I know I just decided to do this but I know tonight I will be paying for it dearly.*
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Post by jdmthe1st on Jun 30, 2007 20:19:46 GMT 1
"Very well,"
"If I am going to run with you, I might as well know your name. Tristram Moon."
'Woah this guy is very direct. Why aren't there any people who can be direct like this guy at my job. I mean all the guys are very strong but if one was direct as this guy, he could probably be at least a title holder for years.'
Antonio looks at Tristram and says with a smile
"My name is Antonio. I am a luchador know as 'The Firefly Kid' in the LCFA. I fight in house every tuesday and friday. Wrestling isn't as fake as everyone thinks it is. There are people who say 'Ok you win and you lose.' and they don't tell you how unless someone says 'This guy has a problem with his left shoulder. Go easy on it.' Those are staged matches. The real matches all people in the back say is 'Ok whoever wins, wins. Whoever loses, loses.' That's basically my job and I love every minute of entertaining people, even if I get hurt.'
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Post by leaf on Jun 30, 2007 20:46:17 GMT 1
*I had no idea what LCFA was. But, telling from the mask and the occupation luchador, it had something to do with wrestling obviously. This Antonio kid did like to talk about wrestling. Fighting while putting on a show, makes fighting look much less horrible than some of the fights I have seen.*
"Sounds like you enjoy your line of work. I am just a simple student, spent about two years in Varron. Everyone was transferred and has to repeat another year of school."
*My pace was steady as I continue this large circle around campus. I did not want to kill myself and it was much easier to speak at this pace.*
"Unless someone makes an effort to keep the term, Varron should be gone from everyone's mouths in a year. Though I know several of the school's troubles have followed us here. But, that is a matter for the pillars now."
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Post by jdmthe1st on Jun 30, 2007 21:07:28 GMT 1
"Sounds like you enjoy your line of work. I am just a simple student, spent about two years in Varron. Everyone was transferred and has to repeat another year of school."
'Oh that's probably why he is direct and serious. I wouldn't want to repeat another year of school and especially all those people from Varron. What a shame for them.'
"Unless someone makes an effort to keep the term, Varron should be gone from everyone's mouths in a year. Though I know several of the school's troubles have followed us here. But, that is a matter for the pillars now."
'Pillars are things that hold buildings up. So maybe he is saying there are people who hold the school up somehow? They must be strong people to hold a building together. I mean I can lift 300+ pounds at a time, no problem but they are lifting tons at a time.'
"I don't follow all that stuff. Too complicated and I like to keep things simple. Im here to learn, make new friends and enjoy it here while I can. I am sure people are getting the most for their educational dollar here in terms of education. But for the bullies and stuff here I think it's nuts."
Antonio paused to catch up with Tristram and then he said
"So are you a martial artist because most people in this school seem to be in some sort of martial arts style to protect themselves from people around here. I wish lucha libre could be a modern style but instead its just for competition. Only around 20-30% of what I know could work in a street situation really and you could modify those concepts. The rest is all for show."
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Post by leaf on Jun 30, 2007 21:42:43 GMT 1
*Being asked about my fighting style was not uncommon. I mean, Varron revolved around fighting and this Hircine High may look nice from the outside but I did not doubt that fighting is involved here as well. The part I found slightly amusing is the fact it was not a question at all. He simply assumes I know how to fight cause of where I come from. Well he is not too far off I guess as that is the majority.*
"Yes," I answer simply, "Majority of the students that came here know how to fight, one way or another. Why do you want to know? A modern style would just attract attention though that mask does the same thing I suppose."
*From him, it was more than likely just a harmless question of conversation. His lifestyle was one of fighting of a different sort. So wanting to know about the other styles is just to feed his own curiosity.*
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Post by jdmthe1st on Jun 30, 2007 21:51:04 GMT 1
"Majority of the students that came here know how to fight, one way or another. Why do you want to know? A modern style would just attract attention though that mask does the same thing I suppose."
"There are many reasons I wear this mask. One short story in a paragraph or less is, my people were mad at me that I had a chance to succeed in life and now they want to hurt me and my family because I wrestled over there without a mask in the first place and they know who I look like. But almost anyone who comes from where I lived, knows that if someone wears a luchador mask, no matter what situation it is, you are not allowed to take it off. So if they don't take it off they will not know it's really me they want to hurt for no reason at all. If I ran around without a mask and continued my carreer they would have found me a long time ago so what I am doing is helping somewhat."
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Post by leaf on Jun 30, 2007 22:07:28 GMT 1
"Fair enough," I reply, "Well if the school leaves you alone about it, you should be fine I guess."
*At least his reasons are somewhat feasible, unlike some of the less stable students I have encountered. I slow to a stop again and begin drinking some water. Not sure how long I've been at it but, I was starving.*
"I probably shouldn't kill myself," I said softly, "You hungry, Antonio?"
*He was an odd one but most people I encounter are in one way or another. But, he seemed ok enough. I sigh softly, it was going to be a long painful walk to anywhere. That I was certain of.*
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Post by jdmthe1st on Jun 30, 2007 22:20:10 GMT 1
"Well if the school leaves you alone about it, you should be fine I guess."
"I guess I am."
"You hungry, Antonio?"
'Wow food! Hmmmm. I wonder what this guy eats? But if anything, SUBWAY! Then again I can only have that only once a month according to my trainers or anything fast food related. Then again they said I could eat alot of that and still not gain a pound because I burn off alot with almost no effort. I think it might be from years of training. Ah well let's see what this guy likes.'
"Hungry for food. Yeah I guess I am. Is there somewhere near here that makes good food?"
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Post by leaf on Jul 1, 2007 21:43:58 GMT 1
"The campus is large enough, would not doubt it. Unless you want to go to town instead."
*I look both ways. Both distances looked rather painful to walk. Well it was my fault for choosing to run nonstop around this place. I sigh again as I pull my hair back behind my shoulders.*
"Anything particular you want?" I ask, "I am not that picky."
*As long as there is water and a place to sit down, I thought.*
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Post by jdmthe1st on Jul 2, 2007 2:34:54 GMT 1
"Anything particular you want? I am not that picky."
'Oh come on. He has to be picky if he is letting me decide. I pick all the bad stuff. Ah well not all the time. I wonder if he likes a sub or something? Maybe he is a pizza kind of guy? I have no idea. Subs work with anyone so I guess I will go with that.'
"There's a local Subway near here. If you want to get something from there. Or maybe you like ice cream or something?"
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Post by leaf on Jul 2, 2007 21:20:08 GMT 1
*Icecream? How he went from subs to icecream seemed weird to me but whatever, food is food.*
"Subway is fine," I said calmly.
*Even icecream seemed fine as long as I can sit down. I began walking slowly in the direction of Subway. I still had a bit before all this running caught up with me. When it finally does, I won't be out running anything for a bit.*
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Post by jdmthe1st on Jul 4, 2007 9:51:45 GMT 1
Both of them have arrived at Subway. A big place that smells of fresh baked bread. The smell was so strong that you could smell it from outside on the street. There was a huge line and then finally both of them could order.
A guy no younger than Antonio was working at Subway.
"Welcome to Subway, how may I help you both today?"
"Can I get a foot long, with turkey breast, on hearty italian bread? Ok nothing on it. That's good the way it is."
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Post by leaf on Jul 4, 2007 20:00:01 GMT 1
*Despite being unbelievably sore, I was rather calm as I waited through the rather long line. By the time I reached the counter I was limping slightly. After Antonio made his order I made mine.*
"Foot long melt, white bread, swiss cheese and just ranch," I said simply, "And a large drink as well."
*Antonio did not seem to order much. Guess he was not that hungry. I limp off to the side as I waited for my food, leaning against a wall.*
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Post by jdmthe1st on Jul 5, 2007 23:34:59 GMT 1
The food was ready and all paid for by Antonio's debit card. Both subs in bags and both of them took the food. Antonio still had his water from before so that was good enough. Before deciding to eat Antonio had to change in a bathroom stall. His mask could not be stained by food.
"I know this is going to sound crazy but I need to change my mask into glasses and a bandana. I will be right back." he says
Antonio went off the the bathroom stall and changed up where no camera or person could see him. He rushed back out and said
"Ok do you want to eat here or outside?"
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