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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

[action]

[rivalsolarbeam]

[Bulba was going somewhere with a big bag o'dirt. Bulba failed to notice the football that was left out in the grass until it was far, far too late.

HE WAS GOIN' DOWN.]

[inspirethefire]

[NOT IF HAJIME HAS ANYTHING TO SAY ABOUT IT, PAL. Scraped knees are one thing but IF THAT DIRT SPILLS EVERYWHERE IT COULD BE A DISASTER FOR EVERYONE and this tragedy MUST BE AVERTED]

OSU!!

[If Bulba doesn't notice the kid striking poses off to the side he'll probably notice the sudden DRASTIC INCREASE of reflexes. RECOVER YOURSELF, FRIEND, HE HAS FAITH IN YOU!!!!]

I LOVE HIM ALREADY

[rivalsolarbeam]

[Where once he was falling, he was now CATCHING HIMSELF ON HIS HEEL. HE WAS SPINNING EVEN.

IT WAS SO GRACEFUL AND SO ANIME.]

Whoa.

[Both feet planted on the ground and only a few bits of dirt falling to the ground, Bulba looked up and.... blinked at the kid nearby striking tons of poses.]

[network]

[magicdancer]

Wait, what's called Flaming Hobos now?

OH GOOD PLEASE TAKE CARE OF THE DORK

[inspirethefire]

[First mission a success oh yeah, things are looking up--oh god wait he's been spotted. Uh wait. Hold on.

He abruptly stops dancing and puffs out his chest. Just gotta keep this like standard protocol and nothing will be awkward ever.]

Nice work! [And now he's bowing why not] You did great!

[inspirethefire]

According to the banners up and around, all of the sport teams and mascots. [He's holding faith that some jokester just put way too much money into putting up fake flyers everywhere.]

[magicdancer]

You're kidding, right? That's not really the name of the school sports teams?

[inspirethefire]

Well, I'm attempting to determine whose idea such a name was. I have to imagine a rather large portion of the school committee would have been deranged to let such a title become official.

[network]

[withgrass]

From what I've heard, the latter does seem to be closer to... the truth. But the school is, er, very... serious about it.

[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?!

[network]

[inspirethefire]

Truly. [How hard can a person lineface.] That's very interesting. I'd love to hear the justification behind that decision. I have to assume there's a fascinating story behind it.

[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.]

[network]

[withgrass]

So it, erm, seems. I didn't ask too much but the person, er, they... they said it has to do with an event that happened long ago.

I, um... wasn't sure I wanted to know, at the time...

[inspirethefire]

So you just decided to accept being a flaming hobo. Hm.

If that's the case, I suppose I'll have to look into it. It should be rather enlightening as to the nature of this establishment.

[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.

[meltwater]

[Yeah, training with an audience is no big deal to a Pokemon, but this guy is just WEIRDING THIS VAPOREON OUT. She leaves the stadium targets unbroken and still magically hovering, staring at him.]

Uh...

[inspirethefire]

[What why is she stopping. Oh no she looks uncertain. Is something wrong? DO NOT WORRY HE WILL SUPPORT HER THROUGH WHATEVER IS BOTHERING HER.]

DO NOT HESITATE! YOU CAN DO IT, YOU JUST NEED TO KEEP AT IT! GIVE IT YOUR BEST SHOT, I HAVE FAITH IN YOU!

[meltwater]

DO YOU EVEN GO HERE?

[Look, this city is totally full of weirdos who just show up on the school grounds from time to time.]

[inspirethefire]

[Oh come on, he doesn't have to go here to be concerned about your motivational well being, does he? ...Maybe he does, oops, he doesn't know the rules around here.]

ER. Ah. Not ex-- I'M SCOUTING! THE PAPERWORK IS IN PROCESS!

[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.