Post by Pontos on Sept 23, 2011 15:26:35 GMT -7
Pontos had had the staff and students assemble in a clearing in the woods so he could address them all at once.
"Staff and Students. As you know, there was a bit of a tussle that let itself get out of control, and to some extent, endangered the Academy. The Staff and I have decided that the best way to prevent that from happening again is give you an outlet to release the tensions.
"Traditionally, Camp Half-Blood hosted numerous games of Capture the Flag as a means of 'live fire' training. We have agreed that it is high time that the Academy do likewise," He paused as a number of students cheered. He held up his hand waiting for quiet.
"Now, I don't want you thinking that this will become another 'us vs. them' situation, like we had earlier. The Staff and I have assigned two teams, Blue and Red, both of mixed backgrounds. Meaning each team is comprised of Greeks, Romans, Titans, Monsters and Mythologicals. Teams will change each game, but they will always be of mixed backgrounds. The purpose, is so that you learn to work together, and see each other for who you are, not who your parent is.," He paused to allow for the grumbling to subside.
"Now for the rules. Each team's flag must be visible, and obtainable, guards may be no closer than 10 feet to the flag. While magical items are allowed, killing will not be permitted, and maiming is highly discouraged. The staff will be patrolling the perimeter, while i will be monitoring the creek--"
"What creek?" a voice called out. Pontos smiled, striking the butt of his oar against the ground, causing a saltwater spring to appear gushing it's waters both north and south, bisecting the clearing.
"That one. This is the win line, if you get the other team's flag to the opposite bank, your team wins." He struck the ground again and two announcement boards appeared on either side of the stream. "Your team assignments are on these boards, oh, and before I forget. Nicky Alexander, DJ Nelson, Jesse Monroe and Jacob Orion, you will not be permitted to participate this evening, you four have kitchen duty.
"Now, as soon as everyone has read their assignments, and made their preparations, I will signal when the game is to begin."
Word Count: 395
Muse: not really much of a muse, as a laundry list of announcements
Notes: Once everyone has posted that they are prepared, I'll start the game in earnest.
Tags: HBA
"Staff and Students. As you know, there was a bit of a tussle that let itself get out of control, and to some extent, endangered the Academy. The Staff and I have decided that the best way to prevent that from happening again is give you an outlet to release the tensions.
"Traditionally, Camp Half-Blood hosted numerous games of Capture the Flag as a means of 'live fire' training. We have agreed that it is high time that the Academy do likewise," He paused as a number of students cheered. He held up his hand waiting for quiet.
"Now, I don't want you thinking that this will become another 'us vs. them' situation, like we had earlier. The Staff and I have assigned two teams, Blue and Red, both of mixed backgrounds. Meaning each team is comprised of Greeks, Romans, Titans, Monsters and Mythologicals. Teams will change each game, but they will always be of mixed backgrounds. The purpose, is so that you learn to work together, and see each other for who you are, not who your parent is.," He paused to allow for the grumbling to subside.
"Now for the rules. Each team's flag must be visible, and obtainable, guards may be no closer than 10 feet to the flag. While magical items are allowed, killing will not be permitted, and maiming is highly discouraged. The staff will be patrolling the perimeter, while i will be monitoring the creek--"
"What creek?" a voice called out. Pontos smiled, striking the butt of his oar against the ground, causing a saltwater spring to appear gushing it's waters both north and south, bisecting the clearing.
"That one. This is the win line, if you get the other team's flag to the opposite bank, your team wins." He struck the ground again and two announcement boards appeared on either side of the stream. "Your team assignments are on these boards, oh, and before I forget. Nicky Alexander, DJ Nelson, Jesse Monroe and Jacob Orion, you will not be permitted to participate this evening, you four have kitchen duty.
"Now, as soon as everyone has read their assignments, and made their preparations, I will signal when the game is to begin."
Word Count: 395
Muse: not really much of a muse, as a laundry list of announcements
Notes: Once everyone has posted that they are prepared, I'll start the game in earnest.
Tags: HBA