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[inspirethefire]

[Scenario 1: the network]

Before I commit myself to having to yell the name frequently, can someone please confirm whether or not the name Flaming Hobos is, in fact, an elaborate prank, or just an unfortunate result of poor planning?

[Scenario 2: gym or field]

[Spectators hanging around aren't too weird, right? They just keep to the sidelines and let you get in your practice or exercise, they're easy enough to ignore. This kid should be no different. Even if his eyes seem to be boring into you, intently soaking in your every move. Even if he stands unnervingly still, watching you stretch and prepare, waiting for... something. Where is security.

Look, just pretend he's not there, he'll get bored eventually, just start your workout oh god what are those poses he's striking why is he yelling at you]

GOOD LUCK! I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT, TRY YOUR BEST!

Comments

[magicdancer]

Well, if you find out what idiot thought it was a good idea, I'd love to give them a punch for good measure! What kind of name is that?!

[inspirethefire]

It's... unorthodox. I'd like to believe there's a metaphor involved somewhere. [Trust him, he's been trying to figure it out.]

[magicdancer]

What kind of metaphor would a flaming hobo be?

[inspirethefire]

The societally unaccepted, transient and shamed, ignored and deemed lacking in worth, proves instead a burning, indomitable force!

[magicdancer]

...Yeah, I don't buy it.

[inspirethefire]

[ He doesn't either but come on he's trying here ]

You have a more convincing explanation?

[magicdancer]

Maybe that someone, the administration or someone else, just has no faith in the team? Or were drinking heavily?

[inspirethefire]

I'd like to believe that no one has such complete a lack of faith in themselves and those around them that they'd inflict their bitterness on potential generations of young minds, or else I have a disturbing amount of work to do.

[magicdancer]

Good luck with that. And while you're at it, see if they'll change that name!

[inspirethefire]

It'll go on the to-do list. If it bothers you as well, perhaps speaking up yourself will make a difference.