childofrebellion | The Race

The stands are a mixture of good quality and finding seats where you can. Thanks to the help of Pan, Cassian was able to get Barry, Cisco and Gabe seats with a good view of what's visible of the track and then the screens showing the other sections.

Cassian's down with the ships with Yamato, Pan came by to help them but is now up in the stands.

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run_barry

Barry's on his feet, cheering loudly over the crowd, but also on watch in case Cisco falls off his chair.

"GO MASTER ILO!!!" Barry shouts.

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sticktothemission

Gabriel ducks a flailing arm as he cheers, ending on a laugh.

"Those things can fucking move."

But they're in more of the drawn out part of the race now where passing other ships is a bit more of a challenge. Gabe grins, watching as Yamato steadily gains on the ship in front of him.

"Go baby, go baby, go baby!"

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makes_the_toys

"Yeah they can!" Cisco enthuses. "And our dude can really fly 'em. Damn."

Cisco is totally impressed by Yamato's skills.

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run_barry

"He's totally got this," Barry says with confidence, watching as Yamato moves up yet again.

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sticktothemission

Gabriel's cheers turn into a groan as another ship pops afterburners in the outer space portion of the course, sending Yamato back into fifth.

"Cisco, you know the specs, tell me he's got tricks left."

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makes_the_toys

Cisco frowns as Yamato loses ground, considering the course, the ship, and what he's seen of Yamato's skills.

"Yeah man, yeah. He should have plenty of fuel for some afterburner kicks of his own. He's gotta time it right though, if he burns too soon he'll gain ground but won't have enough to keep it at the end."

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run_barry

Barry leans forward, watching more intently.

"He's coming up on the last lap soon," Barry notes. "Everyone's going to start pulling out the stops soon."

Looking up at the board and watching the ships fight for position, Barry asks Gabe, "Aside from the guy in front who else do you think he should watch out for?"

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sticktothemission

Gabriel considers the leaderboard as Yamato claws his way into second (second, way to go!)

"Either of the ones in third or fourth. Don't think they've popped afterburners yet and they can try copying Ilo's trick on the next reentry."

Doesn't mean it'll go well, but they can try.

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run_barry

Looking over the race setup and thinking about what they've seen so far, Barry nods to Gabriel's analysis.

"Yeah, he'll be ready for it, though. I know Yamato has plenty of tricks of his own."

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makes_the_toys

Things are getting intense and Cisco throws his hands over his face.

"Oh man, I can't watch this."

His hands open and he peers through his fingers.

"Ohhhh, I can't not watch this!"

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sticktothemission

"He's got this." Gabriel nods once, showing certainty. The caverns go smoothly though the racer in front's able to put distance between him and Yamato. It's a heck of a lead.

"Here we go, last lap."

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makes_the_toys

"Totally got this," Cisco nods, slowly lowering his hands. "He's gonna-- HEY! THAT'S A FOUL!"

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run_barry

As the race grows more intense Barry sits on the edge of his seat watching the action while one foot taps out an anxious and speedy rhythm. He flinches when a weapon is fired Yamato's way, but keeps his seat and breathes in relief when Yamato dodges the attack.

Barry frowns when a quick look at the standings shows Yamato has dropped back a few places again.

"He's going to have to make up ground, but I don't think all of those other ships stopped to refuel," Barry notes, then shouts out, "Go Master Ilo!"

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sticktothemission

Gabriel winces slightly when he realizes he's put a crimp in the armrest. Gonna have to watch that.

He joins in on Barry's cheer, following up with a sharp finger whistle. "That's gotta give him an edge, there's a way to go yet."

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run_barry

Barry glances down at the armrest then flashes Gabe a 'whoops' expression and smile.

Turning back to the race, Barry hollers as the ships continue to battle for positioning.

"They're not allowed to do all that stuff, are they?" Barry asks, realizing he doesn't even know if weapons are okay in this place.

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makes_the_toys

"I should've made him a bigger force field. Or chariot spokes or something," Cisco laments

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sticktothemission

Gabriel's scowling a bit. If he didn't know anyone on the track, the weapons fire would be exciting.

But not when it's aimed at Yamato.

"His reflexes are sharp, shit hasn't thrown him off yet." He grins, sharp and confident. "Pretty sure he's gonna manage first on this next reentry. He handles them real clean."

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angry_friendship_wolf

Sure enough, on reentry Yamato gets into first place, in time for the two ships to go swerving into the tunnels. The lead is wider by the time they exit the tunnels, and while the final stretch is -- dramatic, with Altax firing missiles and Yamato darting around to throw them off, he crosses the finish line in first place. Narrowly.

A few minutes later, their comm buzzes.

"Hey, jackasses," Yamato says. "Just checking in to tell you that I'm okay, and I've won. Pan's going to get the winnings, so he can pay off whatever gambling debts he's racked up to whichever Hutt he pissed off."

His tone is fairly light and easy, but there's a definite hint of some adrenaline-induced tremors to his voice every so often.

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run_barry

Barry basically holds his breath for the entire end of the race. It's a nail biter, that's for sure, but when Yamato's ship makes it across the line Barry throws his arms up and cheers.

Hearing Yamato call them up, Barry's own voice is a little shaky when he replies.

"Hey congrats, man! Nice flying."

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makes_the_toys

Cisco leans over to holler into the comm, "WOOOOOO! Way ta go! Knew you could do it the whole time."

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sticktothemission

Gabriel's grinning on Barry's other side. "Wonderfully done, Master Ilo!" He's careful to use his persona's cadence as a reminder to them all who Yamato is here.

It's probably unnecessary, Barry lives as a superhero, but it doesn't hurt.

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angry_friendship_wolf

Yamato almost feels bad about that tremor in Barry's voice. He's pretty sure his reckless flying is at least some percent of the reason behind it.

"You did, huh?" He says to Cisco, amused. "You had more faith than I did, then."

It occurs to him that this is the first time he's heard Gabriel using his persona's particular cadence. It's -- almost jarring, but he rallies.

"Thank you," he says, "all of you. We're headed over to the winner's area, there's probably going to be snacks and stuff. You're all welcome to join us."

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childofrebellion

Over in the winner's circle, Cassian has been dealing with officials and the bounty hunter and protocol droid from the Hutts. Pan is beside him looking concerned and nodding where he needs to as Cassian plays the part of the bargaining and tired clerk.

A race official, a human spots Yamato and waves him over, "Come and get your trophy and some images for the holonet."

In the winner's circle, there is a spread of fancy food and spectators of various species in fancy dress giving everyone a careful look. Cassian is carefully turning his head whenever the floating camera droid goes by.

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run_barry

It's probably a good reminder.

Barry schools himself a bit and replies, "You did great, Master Ilo. Awesome flying. We'll meet up with you there."

Just as soon as they can get through the crowd and all.

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makes_the_toys

"For sure. If I had money, and knew how to bet, and wasn't worried of running afoul of a space bookie, I'd totally be rich right now," Cisco responds, still enthusiastic.

"C'mon, let's go where the party's at!" Cisco says, getting up and urging either Barry or Gabriel to lead the way.