[OPEN] Soldier On--

[bufudine]

Who: Serph and YOU
Where: The Park
When: November 14th, afternoon
Style: [brackets] preferred, but I can adjust
Status: WIDE OPEN

[It's been quite some time since Sera's departure, and since then, there have been others -- both Tribe and friends -- who have left Vatheon and not returned. Serph doesn't know if they'll return. Maybe they will. Maybe they won't. In the end, the decision isn't in his hands.

Before, there hadn't been time for these departures to affect him.

Which is why he's in the park, kicking a hacky sack. Signless had taught him the game when he'd noticed Serph watching him, so many months ago. In some ways, this is an imitation of that time; while Serph's content to play on his own, he's more than happy to play with people passing by.

Will you join in?]

Comments

ohai

[fulmination]

<sub>[Well.

It's a bit rude to stare, but Kimblee really can't help it; in the five or six months that he had been here, this is completely new to him.]</sub>

...What on earth are you doing?

y hello thar--

[bufudine]

[When the stranger engages in conversation, Serph catches the hacky sack.]

This is a game that was taught to me.

[Serph holds the hacky sack -- it's rainbow in colour -- so Kimblee can see it more clearly before tossing it over in an easy lob.]

Try it.

[blitz_acing]

[Tidus plans to say hi to Serph anyway, but then the hacky sack catches his attention.]

That's too small and uneven to be a really good ball.

[bufudine]

[Serph catches the hacky sack on the side of his foot and holds it there for a moment.]

How large should a 'really good ball' be?

[blitz_acing]

About this big.

[Tidus holds his hands out about the same width as a soccer/blitzball.]

But I guess you wouldn't be playing whatever it is you're playing. What game is it?

[feralfanatic]

[It was business as usual for Disciple today. Her path home just happened to take her by the park. Things have been strange as of late, but overall she was in a good mood.]

[Passing by, she notices the game Serph was playing, reminded of her Matesprit. Hacky sack was not something she had done in awhile, and seeing as she had some time to dispose of, it seemed like a good way to spend it.]

[She marches over, and that is when a sense of familiarity washes over her. She had talked to him before, but she did not think too recently. She might have even still been a little feral back then.]

Looking for company? It is better with more people.

[bufudine]

[It's been quite a long time since he's spoken to Disciple. Those times had been over the Network, not in person, but he can recognise her nonetheless. When she approaches, Serph makes a note of her presence.

As his answer to Disciple's question, he kicks the hacky sack towards her in an easy arc, as he'd been taught by Signless.]

[feralfanatic]

[She may have numerous things wrong with her, mentally and emotionally, but with dexterity and coordination she shines. She was not expecting the bag without a word, but she adjusts quickly.]

[She bounces it off her knee, buying herself time, then sends it back with an easy tap from the side of her foot. Now it is your turn, Serph. She flashes him a quick smile.]

[donotcomprehend]

[With no tasks to accomplish that require immediate attention, Gale is wandering around the park for the moment. Readjusting to Vatheon, mostly. Perhaps he's also looking for Serph, because as soon as he sees the Tribe's leader, he heads over.

He doesn't say anything immediately, but simply observes Serph playing for a moment. The kicking part especially has his attention.]

What is this?

[bufudine]

[Serph continues to juggle the hacky sack for a while longer, easily kicking it from foot to foot, allowing Gale a little more time to observe his actions.]

A game taught to me by Signless.

[And with that, Serph kicks the hacky sack over to Gale in an easy lob.]

[donotcomprehend]

[It's not that Gale doesn't get how it works. The time spent watching Serph kick the ball around was more than enough time for him to get it, really. He understands the point of the game easily enough.

But he might not have been expecting it to be kicked at him right now. So, it's not that he misses the ball, not when he's used to kicking as a reaction to things. The problem being, however, that his reaction is also to use the blades in his shoes...

So, in short, the hackey sack has been very quickly impaled. Oops.]

[malik_caesar]

Excellent reflexes.

[bufudine]

[Serph acknowledges Malik's presence and compliment with a nod, pausing after he catches the hacky sack with his foot.]

You try.

[And he lobs it over in an easy arc.]

[tsundyne]

[When Yukari passes by Serph, she can already hear the light kicking sounds. Initially, she dismissed them, but then she sees his familiar face. She is mostly content to watch him, considering she doesn't have too much experience with a hacky sack; and that's pretty much exactly what she decides to do.

At least, until she sees him mess up for the first time. Then he might hear her snicker a little as it drops to the ground.]

Whoa. [A sort of sarcastic, impressed tone-- although he really is doing a lot better than she might've expected.] Looks like you've been at it for a while.

[bufudine]

[Serph turns to regard Yukari when she speaks, nodding in greeting. He doesn't even bother to bend down to pick up the hacky sack; instead he hooks his foot underneath the fallen ball and tosses it up high enough for him to catch it with his hand.]

You try.

[And he lobs it over in an easy underarm toss.]

[teradine]

[Argilla doesn't usually pass through the park on her way back to the base-- but she's taking the long way around today, for reasons she hadn't quite figured out yet. She enjoys the scenery-- more so now that she has Jinana to share it with. So later into the afternoon, she spots Serph, who by now, must have been practicing for a while.

At least, that's what it looked like.]

Is this training?

[. . . She doesn't even know herself whether or not she's serious about this question.]

[bufudine]

[Without missing a beat, Serph considers that for a moment, catching the hacky sack with the side of his foot and holding it there while he thinks. He turns his head to regard Argilla.]

It could be.

[So no, not really. He lightly tosses the ball over to Argilla using his foot for her to try.]

[contemptibility]

[... Well.

Tiir watches for a few moments, before approaching Serph with a smile.]

Having fun?

[bufudine]

[Tiir! Serph nods, kicking the hacky sack up high -- much higher than the previous kicks -- and looking up to watch its descent.]

It's relaxing.

[Turning his attention to Tiir, he kicks the ball over to him once it falls within reach.]

You try.

[replicatedcourage]

[Oh! Sola knows how to play that game! One of the perks of being Signless' not!son. Things had calmed down since they last talked so the Hylian wanders right over.]

Can I play too?

[bufudine]

[Serph nods, his attention on Sola rather than the ball. It doesn't seem to matter, though; it seems Serph has a good idea of where the ball is going to fall and kicks it over in an easy arc for Sola.]

[enfire]

( oh. well. heat wasn't exactly expecting to find serph here. and while it had been awhile since sera had disappeared... he still made a habit of it to patrol around looking for any trace that she might have returned.

but... whatever the leader was up to, he really didn't get it. perhaps his curiosity got the best of him as he approached, hands on his hips -- )

What the hell are you doing?

[bufudine]

[Serph turns his head to look at Heat, but keeps juggling without looking at the hacky sack, albeit with just one foot now.]

Playing a game.

[Think fast, Heat; there's a hacky sack coming your way!]

/backdates forever

[brbstealingpknm]

What are you doing playing some ridiculous game like that? [Silver had come to practice his sword skills, as evidenced by the blade strung over his back, but on spying Serph of all people playing hacky sack.

Excuse him while he stares just a bit.]

[bufudine]

[Serph notes the sword, but doesn't comment. He nods at Silver in greeting, still juggling the hacky sack, but only on one foot, since he isn't looking at the ball right now.]

It helps train control.

[As he will demonstrate by juggling the ball between using the inside and outside of his foot.]

You try.

[And he kicks the hacky sack over in an easy arc towards Silver.]