JUMP 12: Update IV

Why'd it have to be her first?

'Her'? I'm the only her and I kicked ass. What're you talking about?

Never mind that. Um... We both made it through our first fights. Surprisingly.

I told you, it's not that hard!

Well, there were... factors.

Ugh. Anyway, you gonna tell them how it all went down or not?

............ um... we won...?

Oh my god why are you so bad. I'll take care of it then.

So! I bet you're all wondering how much of a fight the little powerhouse Dido Shard put up against whats-his-face-McGreenHair. You know I'd love to tell you all... if I wasn't intercepted by the Blondie!

Are you affected by the Ham too...?

What are you talking about? It's only natural to tell a story this way. Anyway! The blonde guy wouldn't let me fight the other dude before him. Can you believe that? "Ohh, that's not the official bracket, Dido! You've got to follow the rules, Dido!" And he had the nerve to say I'd only win because of a fluke! Complete nonsense! So I just had to give him a piece of my mind. With my fists of course!

Why are you like this.

And you know the worst part about all of this? The freaking dork didn't even have the common decency to stay standing for long! Didn't even get a chance to use my taunt or that "special move" I learned! Freaking... Blondie went down like a rock! What the hell!

Dido that kills people.

Bah! Maybe next time...

I hate to admit it, but Dad's fight was more interesting to watch. I was expecting him to get steamrolled, especially since he didn't wanna fight his red-headed double earlier. And really, he was back to his old habits of jumping around and blocking as much as he could... at first.

... So, what changed you mind?

Hm?

Did he say something to piss you off too?

N-no, not really... he just wasn't what I was expecting?

Hmm... true, he did actually try to fight you.

... Yes, that, exactly that.

............... So! There's Dad, he's taking a few hits, and I guess he has that realization of his right there because he actually started throwing punches back! They were going at it pretty evenly, so when I was watching I thought the redhead had it in the bag since he had the early advantage, but then! Then Dad pulled out this... hat? It's a hat, right?

.. Yeah.

Yeah, he pulls this weird hat out of nowhere, and before I could blink there was two of him! Well, uh, two versions of my dad, one version of the redheaded one. My dad...s? My dads got on either side of the faker, immobilized 'im and just start wailing on 'im! Poor dude didn't really have a chance after that. Kind of a shame, too, if he wasn't stuck it would have been easy to counter, both of them were doing the exact same thing...

...But, you know my dad, he's gotta be the boy scout, the "aahhh I don't want to actually hurt anyone!" guy, so he didn't knock the fake unconscious. Still, he won, so... I'm pretty proud.

... It was weird what they said after though...

What, "I'll remember this"? That's not-

That's not what they said.

Huh? Did I hear it wrong, then? What'd they say?

... They said I'd remember this.

...... Dad?

It's nothing. Come on, we have to get ready for the next fight.

Alright, but I expect you to narrate my fight this time! Fair is fair!

JUMP 12: Update Wha-

Wha-
What-....

What is this tournament!?

Wha- What the actual hell!?
They all look like dweebs like you! Especially the redhead.
D-Don't talk to me about the red head!
I mean you knew this would happen going in, right?
I didn't expect there would this many!
Well, don't worry dad, I'll help beat half of them up for you. Dibs on the green-haired. He looks ready to fight already!
..........................................*sigh*

*Pst, all but one of these are based on a jumper ;)

Jump 12: Update II

Take a look at yourself while you're at it!

...

Dammit Dad!

Please don't yell, I'm getting glass out of me.

You're still holding back! Why??

I mean, it's not uncommon for students to surpass their teachers, so even though I gave it my all-

Everybody's Fool!

...Th-that's not fair and you know it.

Yeah, yeah, not fair to lie to people all the time either. So come on! There's no reason I should have won that fight!

...Okay, first of all, no, that's wrong. Clearly you're more driven than I am in combat. The one more determined to fight will win. And second... I don't like fighting - that's true - and I especially don't like the idea of fighting people I care about.

... But I asked for it. Literally. Like, come on, I want to see how strong you are!

I uh.. have a feeling it won't improve much. Even though I wasn't giving my all.

Oh my god, shut up! Not with that attitude you're not. You've made it through fighting monsters and knights with weird weapons, what's a couple of chumps with muscles gonna do that you can't handle?

...

There's no talking your way out of it. So get angry! Punch some guys! Throw sand in their face! That was pretty effective, you know.

A-ah, sorry about that, I didn't want to hurt you-

Don't be! That was smart! ... So, can you promise me you'll actually try in the next tournament?

Hm... should be easier if it's not you.

Good! Get some rest, I'm gonna try something..

... She's ruthless. Inside and out of battle. I really wish she'd stop using her stand around me.

But I have to admit Dido has a point. We came here because it appealed to her, but I still need to make an effort to participate. I've gotten away with avoiding conflict for far too long now.

I'll have to see if Dido's training regimen before matches is efficient.

... I sure like babbling after she uses Everybody's Fool... wha-... what's the range on that again?

*If anyone was curious, D rolled a 5 on a d20 for that fight.

JUMP 12: Update

You know, I'm legitimately surprised Dad knows how to fight at all.
But god, the lengths he'll go to avoid it!

I don't understand, I really don't! You've been knowing how to fight from day one!?
Um... Yeah, I guess so.
And you're faster than most people! 
I think part of the deal was being stronger, too.
And you can keep your breathing steady no matter what??
Um, it has limits, but...

And you'd rather try and jump around and dodge and block everything!? You know that doesn't make you win, right? You'll lose more often than not.
... Yeah? I'm not one for confli-
WHY?? Everything around us is fighting! Fighting is everywhere! You can't avoid it here!
I guess you're right, but really, I haven't focused too much on being strong, so-
So what?? You're still waay stronger than half of these jokers! Jeez, some kind of teacher you are if I'm the one telling you these things...
..... Right. I'll try to be a better example of being on the offensive starting the next match. I'm sorry to disappoint you, Dido.

Well, make it up to me. Come on!
Pardon?
You said next match, right? Then lets go, right here?
What are you saying...?
I'm saying fight me!