☆TRACK IIX: BETTER TO PRETEND PT. 2

[interdimanagers]

Who: Royals, Heroes, and Rebels.
What: Hit gameshow series “Fairy Trial” is celebrating one of its anniversaries, and it’s invited you onboard. Check out the OOC post for IC match ups!
When: March 21st.
Where: Sevetop Entertainment’s studio.
Warnings: Mingle log mystery bag.

“Every prince is a fantasy, The witch is inside of me. Her poison will wash away the memory.” ☆BETTER TO PRETEND The day has finally come for Fairy Trial filming to begin! No matter if they’ve arrived by limo or taken the bus, everyone involved gets star treatment as the makeup and costume departments go wild with the models they’ve been given. At least Sevetop has good accomodations. While it’s a chaotic and crowded scene, everyone still manages to fit in the two buildings Sevetop has dedicated for Fairy Trial’s purposes in this area. It’s one of the only points today that anyone will have a chance to everyone else. After all, once everyone involved in a particular challenge is done with, they’re hurried out the door and to their particular destination. Every challenge has a different area it takes place in, after all. For some pair ups, they’ll find themselves merely being escorted to another set on Sevetop’s huge property. Others will find themselves being escorted to some very classy transportation and taken outside of Vista City to special obstacle courses that simply wouldn’t fit anywhere else. On the bright side, once the actual filming is done no matter the location, the crew involved seems to relax considerably. Whether they’ve done great or not, Heroes and Royals are treated to dinner and a change out of their costumes. Good job, everyone. “We kill the lights and put on a show. It's all a lie, but you'd never know. The star will shine, And then it will fall, And you will forget it all.”

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☆THE TIN SOLDIER CHALLENGE

[interdimanagers]

[Down in the depths of Sevetop Entertainment, the obstacle course has been readied in an enormous room. All that’s left is to get everyone in their places, with a cheery wave from the actors playing the role of the Goblin villain.]

[Ready, set, action!]

ROY AND RIZA

[snapcrackleburn]

[ Roy takes his place at the end of the obstacle course. As he was told another 'sword' has been provided for his own use should he decide to be a helpful royal and attack the Gobin actor. Said 'sword' is nowhere near realistic in shape or color. He has to chuckle to himself, considering he'd likely be rolling his eyes at the joke weapon if he were the soldier he really is. Riza already seems less than happy about the happy-go-lucky soldier theme. Or was it just the cute skirt?

He doesn't pick up the 'sword' yet. He doesn't intend to reveal his plan to help his hero out until she has made it to the Goblin platform. Then they can rush the actor together and easily finish the deed. ]

[intohell]

[Please, what's a little obstacle course to someone used to military drills? The first part is easy enough landing spot or not. Drop, tuck, and roll all while trying to remember the stupid skirt--sorry viewers no unnecessary panty shots happening if she can help it.

That all goes well and she's off and running to the next part of the challenge. One question, what's a surfboard? Riza has to stop and stare for a few moments trying to work out just how she's expected to deal with this.]

[snapcrackleburn]

[ The course isn't tiny so he's not sure if she can hear anything he says but he tries to wave at her and shout a hint. ]

The board floats on the water! Keep your center of gravity low!

[intohell]

[She'll always hear him. She also trusts him; how much she trusts the board in the water is another story, however.]

Here goes nothing.

[Or everything depending on how things go as she gets on the board. Thankfully the costume design team didn't go with stupid footwear to match the silly skirt, so she doesn't have to worry about slipping off.]

[snapcrackleburn]

[ He watches from afar, not blinking, as she gets on the board. So far so good. He has an innate sense of confidence in her but that doesn't keep him from leaning forward eagerly and holding his breath to see if she makes it across.

The commentators have to note how much it seems Mustang wants his hero to succeed. Isn't that nice? ]

[intohell]

[The commentators can note anything they want, she's focused on one thing and one thing alone--not falling. Thankfully the river isn't very long and once she's reached the end Riza's running toward the next part of the challenge.

Stairs don't provide much of an issue to someone unused to using elevators. Soon enough she's standing at the top, fake sword in hand.]

Let's get this over with.

[snapcrackleburn]

[ He grins when he sees her at the top of the steps. That amazing focus on her face and that determined presence she's giving off should make it clear the Goblin is in for a beating.

The Goblin actor steps forward and presents the final stage with a cackle and a theatrical speech. ]

You may have made it this far Soldier but you'll never be with your Beloved Royal! This is the end for you!

[ Another maniacal cackle. The Goblin was a jack-in-the-box in the original story, making this version something just short of an evil clown.

Roy's turn to put on a show for the camera. ]

I knew you'd make it back to me Soldier. I believe in you, just like I believe this Goblin doesn't stand a chance!

[intohell]

[It's a miracle she doesn't start laughing at the two of them. Seriously? Then again, she's seen Roy's acting before and it's par for the course.

Riza watches the floor as it shifts while they're both having their moments and when ready she moves toward the Goblin.]

Someone told me nothing should stop love. That includes you.

[Thanks 3.]

Ankh & Roxas

[connivingbird]

[After a lot of flailing and hissing, Ankh was finally installed in place in the glitter chair that served as his prisoner's throne. All decked out like some kind of Ice Prince, he adjusted his gloves and waited for all of five minutes before huffing and pulling out his phone. Staff had to appear and remove said phone, to which he just huffs some more, rolls his eyes, and throws his legs over the arms of the chair and takes a nap.

Yeah, he's not that super invested in this at all. At least he sort of wakes up as Roxas comes closer to the final stage?]

[inversekeyblade]

[It's royal rescue time.

At first Roxas thought he was going to be the one at the end of the game, waiting to be saved. But he kind of likes it this way instead. Feels almost natural to be taking on this role. Prop sword in hand, when he lands on the first part of the course, a soft pad, he looks up to survey the path ahead of him.

This might not be fun. But there's no time to waste, maybe the waiting royal is in trouble. We can't have that! Challenges involving surfing along a makeshift river pose little threat, that's kind of like riding a skateboard anyway, while the floor tiles shaped like rings that randomly shake, some violently, are a little trickier. But he survives, passes the course, and moves on.

He's almost there, at the final panel, a part that would be perfect for a monster or enemy of some sort to come out. Where the heck is the royal?

Can't be that guy sleeping.. right?]

[connivingbird]

[It is that guy sleeping, though he gets woken up from his nap by the actor dressed in a child-friendly troll outfit. Ankh hissed at the poke and kicks a little, glaring under the coils of blond braids and the ridiculous feather-and-beaded crown that he had to wear. The glare turns into more of a sulk as he swings his legs off the arm of the chair and assumes a more haughty position, as in something he felt that a royal should look like, though the pout is not cleared completely away by the change in position.

The actor muttered something under his breath (after all, he couldn't let the mics pick up on anything bad for the viewers at home) and takes position at the platform leading up to the throne. Of course the element of surprise is sort of gone but that's okay, he was going to still block the kid from getting to the bratty lead pop artist.]

[inversekeyblade]

[Color him shocked, it is him!! The one he's trying to 'save' in this game. At least he isn't in trouble, visibly so, given that he was able to get some rest. Lucky guy, Roxas has been running all the way up here. Now he has to fight.. this ridiculous looking thing?

So be it. Like any show he's put up to, he'll play the part. Standing a few feet away from the actor in green, Roxas points his prop in the direction of the pretend beast.] You can step aside and make it easy on yourself.. or fight!

[Please pick the latter option. They can't be paying this guy enough to put up a fight.

Oh wait, yes they are.]

[connivingbird]

You are not going forward! The Peacock Prince is ours, and soon will be his lands!

[Ankh makes a face at that, arms crossing over his chest at the assumption of this actor that he belonged to anyone, let alone was something as ridiculous as some sort of peacock anything. Though it make him twitch slightly, remembering wings of fire stretching out, eyes in the feathers also becoming eyes that flew and exploded.

Great. At least his hand wasn't acting up as his mind was.]

If you think you can defeat my champion, you have another thing coming, ugly green creature with bad breath.

[Witty banter it was not, but then again what he did want to say was not children friendly one bit.]

[inversekeyblade]

[It's a good thing Roxas naturally plays towards being kid friendly, at least in show, otherwise the words thrown in would get ugly fast. And give him a million guesses, he'd still not be able to figure out that the title of the royal is The Peacock Prince. Someone must be pissed off at someone else.

The actor in the ogre calls out back,] Only because I've eaten in your kingdom! Your food, like your taste in style, are sour! We will tear it all down once we conquer your miserable land.

[Clearly this will be escalating soon. Before that happens, Roxas decides to act and charges forward to engage the green foe in faux battle. Wherever this guy was hiding his weapon, he did well at doing so because he pulls out a large double sided axe - pretend, of course - to meet with Roxas's sword prop.

Okay, clearly that someone is pissed off because he isn't holding back.] You really want this kingdom!

[connivingbird]

Oh please, like we would give anyone of your miserable lands anything good to eat. I do hope you enjoyed the unripened grapes, whiny green thing.

[Ankh checks his nails, or at least assumes the poise of someone who was checking their nails despite wearing gloves. Then he sighed, crossed his legs and starts to tap his fingers against the arm of the glittering throne.]

Do hurry up. I'm going to miss my ice cream social at this rate.

[The ogre really is trying hard to meet Roxas in battle and not turn around to smack the brat on the throne. He does kind of turns to wave the ax at Ankh - who sticks his tongue out at the actor - before making a slash at Roxas.]

[inversekeyblade]

[Roxas was doing fairly well up until the part where Ankh mentions ice cream. It is at that moment he stops, turns to Ankh, and like struck with a dumbfounded idea mutters] Ice cream? [only to be smacked in the side of the head with the axe.

That thing was fake, but it sure hurt; anyone paying close attention to the grimace on Roxas's face will be able to tell. Can't fake those emotions. Now he's up to the level of irate that the actor in the ogre is, channeling that need for retaliation into swinging in all directions at his opponent.] You jerk!! You hit me in the head!

[Now the two are really going at it, and at this rate the end is going to be met legitimately by the one with more skill, not just by play. Which means it might take a while.]

MOMO AND KIDO

[eyettentionplease]

[Well, this is sure going to be something. Momo waves to the crowd as she takes her place, sword in hand. Ha. A sword. She totally knows how to use one of these! She's wearing a silly prince costume and everything, she knows what's up.

No, okay. She can do this. She has to do this. Pretend this is actually defending Kido somewhere that matters, and it'll be fine, right? Some dude dressed as a goblin is no match for her. For them. And psh, what's between them - surfing and a couple obstacles? Piece of cake.

One quick wave to where Kido is (or probably is, considering the distance between them), and Momo is ready to go.]

Didn't think Kido would be the damsel in distress, but here we are...

[blindfoldcode]

[Momo is not alone in her disbelief. Honestly she saw the matchup and was so ready to save her cute girlfriend.

And then she was shoved into another mess of fabric and set in the center. As a damsel in distress.

What the everliving fuck is with this bullshit? She scowls in her seat, absolutely unprincesslike and waits. Fidgets. God sitting in a skirt is uncomfortable.] How do people do this all the time.... am I even sitting right...?

[She can't embarrass herself right out of the gate. But she waits for Momo patiently as she can. She has no doubt she'll do fine, but... Goddamn is this part of it boring.]

[eyettentionplease]

[And then she's off, just like that. A jump down to her landing pad, and run forward to... a surfboard. Okay, sure, water's always kind of freaked her out but this isn't exactly going to be hard. And even if she falls, as long as she stays on the board she's fine, right? What's wrong with getting a little wet?

A quick hop onto that board and it starts... surprisingly quickly, huh? Yikes! She makes the first couple turns, anyway! Might as well use this as a chance to yell something heroic, right?]

Never fear, I'm - ah - coming, milady!

[blindfoldcode]

[She can barely hear that, but she does and she scowls deeper, standing up.] Call me that again, Kisaragi, and I'll help the goblin beat you up!

[... love u momo.]

[eyettentionplease]

Love is cruel. [It's half honest answer and half in-character response. But she cannot fail Kido now! Even if she's scary.

So focus! Focus... she's almost there, she can see the music box now, she just has a little more to go on this dumb surfboard.]

Yes, sir?

[blindfoldcode]

[Poor Momo. She chuckles, more warmly. Not that Momo can hear her.] I'll take it. Pay attention!

[eyettentionplease]

Attention. Right!

[Attention, Kisaragi! Wait.

Unfortunately, she focuses a little too hard, and loses her balance! Surely that's fine, right? I mean she doesn't technically fall off entirely, her head just ends up underwater for a bit. And what could be wrong with that?

Never mind that she's clearly really struggling to look enthusiastic once she regains her balance and coughs a little. She'z fine, see? totally fine! Ha ha ha.]

[blindfoldcode]

[Her almost going under is enough to shut Kido up. She's already looking for an exec--she doesn't look okay, should they keep going? But everyone actually working on the show waves her back into her spot, the worry getting ignored. See? She's fine?

But Kido's waiting much more impatiently now.]