Beach Bonding
Summer Julietta: I beg your pardon, Elisanne, but... Well, if you are not busy, might you care to join me for a game of volleyball?
Elisanne: I'm not familiar with that particular game.
Summer Julietta: Volleyball is actually a rather popular beach activity. It is a simple game where two teams try to hit a ball into the other's court. With the conditions being that you cannot hold the ball or let it fall on the sand.
Elisanne: I see. That does sounds like fun. If you're sure I would be an adequate choice, I would love to try it.
Summer Julietta: R-really? I'm so happy that... Uh, I mean, of COURSE it will be fun! It was my idea, after all.
Euden: Well, it looks like this all worked out. How about I keep score?
Luca: Gettin' a game of volleyball going, eh? Count me in—I'm a spike MACHINE!
Summer Julietta: What?! Er, I mean...that's fine, Luca, but we need an even number of players.
Euden: Looks like I've just been drafted. You mind keeping score, Notte?
Notte: You betcha! Who's on what team?
Luca: Dunno. Guess we could draw straws?
Summer Julietta: We are NOT drawing straws! Elly and I will be a team, and that's...
Luca: ...Elly?
Summer Julietta: Uh... I mean... *ahem* My apologies. I had a bit of sand caught in my throat there. I believe Elisanne would be most comfortable teaming up with a fellow Paladyn. ...Which would be me. For what is sport, but battle in miniature? This is a perfect opportunity to practice cooperative combat tactics! Therefore it only makes sense that we Paladyns should be on the same team.
Elisanne: I suppose that does make a certain amount of sense.
Euden: Are you sure about this, Julietta?
Summer Julietta: Why wouldn't I be?
Euden: No, it's just... You're not going to panic and get a stomachache or something?
Summer Julietta: Ah, yes. That. ...Er, but I also don't think I could ever face Elly as an opponent!
Euden: Well, if you're sure...
Luca: Hey, enough with the hushed whisperin'! Pick teams already and let's get this show on the damn road!
Euden: Okay, Luca, looks like it's you and me.
Elisanne: Then Julietta and I will be the other team. It is a pleasure, Julietta.
Summer Julietta: The pleasure is all mine. Let us show them what we Paladyns are capable of!
Notte: I don't have a whistle here, so... TWEEEET! Game on!
Summer Julietta: So, Elly—er, I mean, Elisanne... Volleyball is all about teamwork. If you set me up, I will do the rest. Your victory was all but assured the moment I joined your team!
Elisanne: Your confidence is certainly inspiring. I shall give my all, but put my faith in your skills to carry the day.
Summer Julietta: (Elly is putting her faith in me?! Augh! S-such pressure! Owwww... N-no! This is no time to be getting a stomachache!)
Euden: (Uh oh. Julietta is really cringing. Looks like a stomachache coming on. I'd better go easy on them with this first serve.)
Euden: ...Hah.
Elisanne: Julietta, get ready!
Summer Julietta: Here comes the Paladyn Attack!
Luca: What the hell?! I've never SEEN a return like that before!
Notte: That's one point for Team Paladyn, and NO points for Team Chump!
Summer Julietta: What did I tell you, Your Highness? Sports are battles in miniature! And while I appreciate your concern, I will not stand for you giving anything less than your finest effort on this court.
Euden: Judging by what you just did, I don't think I needed to bother.
Luca: Hey, step it up, Euden! I ain't gonna lose this match!
Euden: Got it. Preparing to counterattack!
Summer Julietta: Let us see if you can handle this serve... HAAAAAAAAH!
Luca: Now, Euden! Attack!
Euden: Got it! Heeeyah!
Summer Julietta: I've got the block!
Euden: Bwuh? She blocked that?!
Notte: Another point for Team Paladyn, and more shame for Team Chump!
Elisanne: Well done, Julietta! Most impressive!
Summer Julietta: This is mere child's play to me.
Summer Julietta: (EEEEEEEE! Elly just PRAISED me! I have to keep this up!)
Luca: All right, my turn to serve. Taaake...THIS!
Summer Julietta: Mediocre!
Luca: She just slammed it right back! Damn it, I gotta try that again!
Summer Julietta: Hwah! Heeyah! Attaaaaack!
Notte: That's game, set, aaaaaand match! Elisanne and Julietta win my praise, while Team Chump will be booed until my throat is sore! Boooooo!
Elisanne: You won the day for us, Julietta. You have my thanks.
Summer Julietta: Heh. You needn't thank me for that. I barely broke a sweat.
Euden: *pant* *heave* Should've known better... than to go up against Paladyns...
Notte: *huff* *puff* Yeah... Especially Julietta... She's a one-woman wreckin' crew!
Summer Julietta: "One-woman"?
Luca: Well, yeah! I mean, you just did pretty much everything over there. It's sorta amazing how you were able to cover the entire court by yourself.
Summer Julietta: By...myself? Er, Elisanne? You DID get a chance to handle the ball there, yes?
Elisanne: No, the opportunity did not really present itself—but it is hard to shine when paired with a true veteran like yourself!
Summer Julietta: Whaaaaaat?!
Elisanne: Er, is something wrong?
Summer Julietta: A THOUSAND apologies, Elisanne! That was the basest form of ball hoggery! Forgive meeeeeeeeeee!
Elisanne: I am very confused right now.
Euden: She probably thinks she ruined the game for you by monopolizing the ball.
Elisanne: Oh, but I don't care about that one whit! Julietta, come back! ...Julietta?
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