Miho turns her head to the three that surround her, only focusing you the longest, then asking, "Why are you here?"
How should you word this... "Oh, uh, I help run the school'ssssssssss festival! And I so happen to be checking up on my good friends that are conveniently here, in the same place, with me, yeah." A ♪Ding-a-ling♪ comes from Miho's right side which you presume to be a phone. "Miho, phone's ringing."
[X] Tanks tomorrow, Miho now! Or at least someone has to deal with her.
-[X] You shall be the ambassador! You'll figure out a way. You have yet to retreat!
We're close, I can feel it.
[X] FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSRRROOOOOODDDAAAH
-[X] Miho. Must. Get. No. Butts. Dang the President and bro for ruining the moment!
[x] Tanks tomorrow, Miho now! Or at least someone has to deal with her.
-[x] You shall be the ambassador! You'll figure out a way. You have yet to retreat!
[X] Tanks tomorrow, Miho now! Or at least someone has to deal with her.
-[X] You shall be the ambassador! You'll figure out a way. You have yet to retreat!
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"I'll tank tomorrow!" You declare to Alex before turning to your comrades to whisper just between you three, "My friends, I shall deal with Miho and whatever her problem is. Sorry, but you two will have to verify the tanks. I'll trust in your judgment in all things tank, so do what you feel is necessary to get them chair peoples off our backs. I swear that you two will have time with her. Just, ya know, deal with the things in the way that are important. Emi, Hitomi, is it alright?"
Hitomi smiles, silently nodding and grasps your hand in support. Emi though is frowning at the prospect but her eyes are to the floor. Then she whispers in a not so friendly tone, "Good luck. Don't mess up."
"You bet. And, uh, they might need a guide." You take one look at Miho's friends as they appear to be heading a completely random direction away from the good stores. "Okay team, break!" You gently slip past them to rush to the side of Miho and her friends. Whatever bro needs doing can be handled by other professionals, it's just you feel so close! And Miho's right there oh no no no not that store don't not into store with the... "Hey hey hey! Miho and friends, I highly recommend not going into that store. It's... questionable. How about another place that's more consumer-friendly? I'll show the way if you want."
In a second the girl ogling your brother comes right up in your face with happy eyes, gleaming of a fantasy that you wish not to know, "W-will we have company?"
You're very sure she means dudes. Fairly sure about that yeah. "Uh, no. Cause if I turn around-" Looks who's not here anymore! "-they're already gone!" You try to say with some emotion even though it's at least a thousand times over done.
Evidently, it's shocking to her as her eyes widen when she scans the area, "What!? But they were just there! Where did he go?"
"How strange!" The one with fabulous hair quips and darts her head around the street for the disappeared ones. No luck, you've been there.
"Ah ha, still the same." Miho whispers loud enough that you can hear. Yes, very.
Okay, back to what you were planning, AKA none! "Say, I may know more places to find good... stuff. All sorts of good stuff. What are ya looking for girl?"
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The marketplace is busy as ever when you come with Miho's friends, Takebe Saori and Isuzu Hana, boy chaser and beauty respectively.
As the request of Takebe, a normal one about souvenirs surprisingly, you've comes to the lane known for nicknacks and other items by way of Anzu. Good info to have. Anyway, you're, "Um, Alex, you can let go now." You turn to Miho, notably staring at the little, tiny, barely an injury bruise on her forehead and then squeezing her hand with your own. The memory part of the brain flashes the part on way journey to here. For SOME reason, while you were busy figuring out where to go, Miho manage to smack against a nonmoving wall without people near her or being tripped or some other nonsense. Sure was surprising as fuck, hence the need for you to hold her hand the entire way and give her the thousand yard stare right now. "Uh, nevermind." In addition, since you're using her other hand, you're also carrying some of her gifts and other products she bought.
"Ah, cute!" Saori takes off to a nearby kiosk selling from what you can tell, pots, small toys, magnets, miscellaneous things. "I bet mom would love this!"
"My, what a unique vase." Overlooking Miss Hana, you see some tank shaped vases on display, with the one in Hana's hand an M3 Stuart variant.
Now's a good a time as any! "So Miho, how's Maho?" You know that's she's fine, or so says the news.
Presence+Empathy, 4d10: (2 +1 +1 +7) Wow, good thing for that 7.
"Did, uh, something happen while I left? Over the summer maybe? Just, a yes or no is a good enough answer, you don't need to say more if you don't want to."
Miho faces slightly away from you when she answers, "Kinda." That's... not good.
Subject change strategem! "Ah... then how's your new school? Good, I hope? New friends, yes?"
Miho's face lightens up as she nods and starts leading you to the kiosk, "Hm! Oorai, land Oorai, is very nice. I'll show you around if you visit."
"Cool, cool." You answer as you're about to be overwhelmed by something, steely, but small. It's not so loud initially, then it comes closer and closer and it's still not super loud compared to the buyers here. Your gut instincts say it's a tracked vehicle, so it must be! But what is it? Must be a light since the noise level is too low for any other. The people aren't freaking out either. But what? WHAT? What's is near you!?
You turn your head to roughly where you sense it is and behold! A Weasel in an alleyway making a delivery! That APC thing! And it's coming this way with brother sitting with something in his hand. Once the M29 Weasel is close, brother hands you something to the surprise of the others, including the store clerks.
"From Mom. Later." Big box of cookies get-daze! A more welcomed gift and he ain't bugging you. Nice.
Unwrapping and opening it leads to many mini cookies of many delectable varieties. "Miho, ahhh." You don't wait and plop one with M&Ms into her mouth before doing the same to the others. COOKIES FOR EVERYONE. Hey wait, can the same apply to tanks too?
[] Idea. Get Miho's friends into tanking, so then Miho has to join too! Smart, and you think you can sway them.
-[] But to be sure, tomorrow's recruitment, they will go and see all that is good.
[] "Miho, if you and your friends join our school, there are benefits. Like ME! And my brother too I guess. And your old friends. All of us, tanking. Can you not see the future? Us, winning, kicking butt. Okay, I need another good tank commander and I really want you. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE join our school!" All or nothing go go go!
[] "So yeah, good cookies." Melt Miho's icy defense of whatever her problem is will be whittled down by the end of today. You know it! For now, happy fun times with new people!
[X] "So yeah, good cookies." Melt Miho's icy defense of whatever her problem is will be whittled down by the end of today. You know it! For now, happy fun times with new people!
Anyway, you're, "Um, Alex, you can let go now." You turn to Miho, notably staring at the little, tiny, barely an injury bruise on her forehead and then squeezing her hand with your own. The memory part of the brain flashes the part on way journey to here. For SOME reason, while you were busy figuring out where to go, Miho manage to smack against a nonmoving wall without people near her or being tripped or some other nonsense.
"Did, uh, something happen while I left? Over the summer maybe? Just, a yes or no is a good enough answer, you don't need to say more if you don't want to."
Miho faces slightly away from you when she answers, "Kinda." That's... not good.
Subject change strategem! "Ah... then how's your new school? Good, I hope? New friends, yes?"
Miho's face lightens up as she nods and starts leading you to the kiosk, "Hm! Oorai, land Oorai, is very nice. I'll show you around if you visit."
[] "Miho, if you and your friends join our school, there are benefits. Like ME! And my brother too I guess. And your old friends. All of us, tanking. Can you not see the future? Us, winning, kicking butt. Okay, I need another good tank commander and I really want you. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE join our school!" All or nothing go go go!
[] "So yeah, good cookies." Melt Miho's icy defense of whatever her problem is will be whittled down by the end of today. You know it! For now, happy fun times with new people!
[X] "So yeah, good cookies." Melt Miho's icy defense of whatever her problem is will be whittled down by the end of today. You know it! For now, happy fun times with new people!
Introvert. We can save the blitz for the end.
[X] "So yeah, good cookies." Melt Miho's icy defense of whatever her problem is will be whittled down by the end of today. You know it! For now, happy fun times with new people!
Let's call the other one Plan B. I'm sure we may be reduced to it at some point in the future.
[X] "So yeah, good cookies." Melt Miho's icy defense of whatever her problem is will be whittled down by the end of today. You know it! For now, happy fun times with new people!
[X] "So yeah, good cookies." Melt Miho's icy defense of whatever her problem is will be whittled down by the end of today. You know it! For now, happy fun times with new people!
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"So yeah, good cookies." You say without much thought, nibbling yours as the others do theirs. Seriously, this Miho life talk is getting to you, a new topic is needed! One that's okay and isn't from your mouth or mind.
"Alex-san, you seem really close to Miporin, how did you two meet?" Excellent question Saori! It's your chance!
Speedily the cookie disappears and you clear your throat, "Ah, last year. When Miho's old school came to America for some special reason, I was there. Then one thing led to another after we met and I became an exchange student which is why my Nippon is pretty good. Verbally. Writing still sucks." Your shoulders have taken on another burden and droop before being reinvigorated by determination! "Anyway, I had a lot of time to be friends with Miho last year. She's a very good friend of mine and-" You turn to Miho for one moment, "I'm glad to see that you're doing super well." Now back to the Saori and Hana, "So how you two meet Miho?" You're genuinely curious about their meeting. Nothing special you think but important intel regardless.
"Oh, nothing special." Saori humbly answers, "One day I saw Miporin alone and I was like to Hana 'Today's the day! Let's go get her!' and asked her out for lunch. She kinda seemed like an air-head at the time." You turn away from Saori for just a moment to see Miho's slightly red forehead. Yeah, you can totally see it. "From that day we became friends. Nothing special."
Normal talk, normal talk..." So... what are your hobbies?" Pray, they don't ask yours cause that might put Miho on the spot.
"Huh? Er, uh, ah-" Takebe finally takes a breath, but not after eyeing the area for some reason, "-well I'm currently looking for a special someone. I guess you can say trying to become a good wife. ♪Tee hee♪" She ain't touching your brother! Back it up, back it up, be civil.
As for Hana, she points to a store with lots of flowery stuff at the entrance, "My main hobby is flower arranging. Though I suppose it's in my family." You almost draw a blank when you realize she means the literal meaning and you see the assorted fancy flower arrangements the shop has.
Pretty, orderly, and you know you don't have what it takes if you recall any of your work during art class. "That's, uh, what ya call it? Really lady like. And it totally matches you, like aura and stuff. You're pretty by the way."
Your compliment causes Hana to blush a little bit, "Ah, thank you. The same to you."
One down look at your manly chest says otherwise, "Ah, working on that pretty thing. But thanks anyway."
Saori soon interjects with, "Hey hey, what about me? Don't I look like I can grab a man's attention?" ... Yes, you concur.
"Miss, I do not appreciate you trying to get in bed with my brother. Find another taker." Saori takes a step back as her face pales for a few seconds upon hearing your words.
"Brother!? Ah, sorry, I meant no disrespect to him or you or your family!" She takes cover to Isuzu's right side and whispers to Miho, "Did you know?"
Miho makes a wry smile and says, "Hm, he was, uh, a classmate too. At my old school."
"Guuaaahhh!" Takebe bends over from another shocking fact before reeling for the finale, "Are y-you two dating!?"
"Ah, no." Simple and clean answer from Miho. Possibly you may give bro and her a chance. Maybe. Then again Miho will be yours!
Meanwhile, Hana merely smiles as Saori recovers from the truth, "Haaa. That would have been a definite shocker. So Alex, do you have a boyfriend?"
Your reply without any hesitation, "Nope! Ain't looking for one. I'm content-ish where I am right now." You lift the hand conveniently holding Miho's before letting it down and switching to your open hand but realize there's stuff there too. "Okay, I'm working on making myself content. So you guys staying at a hotel or something? I'll show you all the way."
---
Time passes...
---
"Bye!"
"Bye."
"Good night!"
"See ya'll tomorrow!"
... Fuck your life!
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"Sorry!" "Sorry!" "Sorry!" You, Emi, and Hitomi all say together when you all gather in bro's headquarters. Alex brings a hand to rub one of his eyes as Anzu and her group pass some papers among themselves. Looks like everybody that anybody is here.
"Please, sit. There's been a development." But you failed to snatch Miho. Regardless you and comrades sit down on the nearest couch and listen in. "So Bellwall has some internal strife. Mainly who gets to be the representative in our circle. A challenge happened and they want to borrow some tanks." You and Emi are about to voice opposition when bro smacks a gavel he had hidden in his desk. "I said no, and told them to borrow some from the main school. This kinda aligns with what you want President Kadotani. You have the floor."
Anzu stands up and a perky grin on her face and hands holding a bag of potato things she usually has, "Thank you, thank you. Now what I have planned for us is to join in in their little game to show our school isn't one to be messed with! If we can show off during this match, I think it'll really help finding new club members. We have tanks, thanks to everyone's efforts, now we need some people. As for the match specifics, take it away!" Oorai's top girl sidelines herself for your brother to take over.
"It's a light weight game. Light world war II tanks only. Slated for one versus one, but if you join it'll be a three team game. To be done tomorrow afternoon. Alex, it's honestly up to you if you want to do it. I'm on the side on interfering in Bellwater's affair. Additionally, there aren't enough people, but it's your discretion." Well, pile this crap on ya why don't ya?
"You playing?"
"No. Busy with other crap." Liar! You know it to be true, he just doesn't want to be more famous. Which credit to him, means being the bad guy in the match.
"... Are we borrowing tanks if we play?"
"Yeah, already accounted for." That's good, sorta. It means you aren't using your own tanks. What do though...
Action:
[] Play. Wargames, here you come! Chaos! The stage is set, time to destroy tanks! Glory to the TD branch!
-[] This is the perfect opportunity to cry to Miho to help you since you got nobody. Fuck, you got nobody. Whatever, formal recruitment can wait. Maybe her friends want in. Boys are in our line up, right?
--[] Fucking bro, get the fuck in a tank and go kickass like the Consul of Rome! ROMA! But not Italian tanks, no thanks. Every body counts and you need to be more (in)famous!
[] Uh no, you got other projects to work on. Mainly Miho, but you'll help out with organizing in enrollment. Say, what bonuses can we offer? Yes, that can be effective...
[] Personally go see wtf is wrong with Bellwall. Find out the who and why for the reason of them ruining your plans. Okay, not yours, but they messed with Emi and Hitomi undoubtedly.
"Brother!? Ah, sorry, I meant no disrespect to him or you or your family!" She takes cover to Isuzu's right side and whispers to Miho, "Did you know?"
Miho makes a wry smile and says, "Hm, he was, uh, a classmate too. At my old school."
"Guuaaahhh!" Takebe bends over from another shocking fact before reeling for the finale, "Are y-you two dating!?"
"Please, sit. There's been a development." But you failed to snatch Miho. Regardless you and comrades sit down on the nearest couch and listen in. "So Bellwall has some internal strife. Mainly who gets to be the representative in our circle. A challenge happened and they want to borrow some tanks." You and Emi are about to voice opposition when bro smacks a gavel he had hidden in his desk. "I said no, and told them to borrow some from the main school. This kinda aligns with what you want President Kadotani. You have the floor."
Quit screwing around and hand over the TDs already you bitches!
[X] Play. Wargames, here you come! Chaos! The stage is set, time to destroy tanks! Glory to the TD branch!
-[X] This is the perfect opportunity to cry to Miho to help you since you got nobody. Fuck, you got nobody. Whatever, formal recruitment can wait. Maybe her friends want in. Boys are in our line up, right?
[X] Play. Wargames, here you come! Chaos! The stage is set, time to destroy tanks! Glory to the TD branch!
-[X] This is the perfect opportunity to cry to Miho to help you since you got nobody. Fuck, you got nobody. Whatever, formal recruitment can wait. Maybe her friends want in. Boys are in our line up, right?
Well it's not like it's a wore reintroduction to tankery than what she had in canon. Maybe the whole "friend in need" thing will work.
[X] Play. Wargames, here you come! Chaos! The stage is set, time to destroy tanks! Glory to the TD branch!
-[X] This is the perfect opportunity to cry to Miho to help you since you got nobody. Fuck, you got nobody. Whatever, formal recruitment can wait. Maybe her friends want in. Boys are in our line up, right?
--[X] Fucking bro, get the fuck in a tank and go kickass like the Consul of Rome! ROMA! But not Italian tanks, no thanks. Every body counts and you need to be more (in)famous!
[X] Play. Wargames, here you come! Chaos! The stage is set, time to destroy tanks! Glory to the TD branch!
-[X] This is the perfect opportunity to cry to Miho to help you since you got nobody. Fuck, you got nobody. Whatever, formal recruitment can wait. Maybe her friends want in. Boys are in our line up, right?
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The brain has the answer! "Today! WE GO TO WAR!"You shout and stand to show your general enthusiasm for the news. It's finally time! "Ha ha ha! Onward to war my comrades! Oh, I need to do something first. Gotta go! Hitomi and Emi are my seconds okay bye!" Zam, you're outta the room to go find someone. Now nothing will stop you! In...
---
"Good morning!"
"Good morning."
"Good morning!"
"Good morning ladies! May I come in for a moment?" You say in response to their reception.
"Sure! Come." Saori moves aside for you to come in. After rushing over to the hotel, you check the nearby clock for the time, ten AM. Pretty good considering you ran and took the bus. It's plenty of time to do...
GENUFLECT!
Once you're in and see that you're clear to make headway to the bed, you leap on the fine bed and display the fullest abilities of the kowtow in your possession to Miho. "I require help oh comrade Nishizumi Miho! I really really need it! It involves tanking soooo, please help. I need peoples cause we have none." You keep your face down to the point you're touching the mattress firmly, sadly blocking any possibility of gauging Miho's reaction.
"Huh? What's wrong? What's the going on!?" Saori asks first.
"I need tank crews. Like right now cause we have a game tomorrow and I have only enough for a single undermanned tank! Miho, please, I need assistance. Also, the offer goes to you two as well, Saori, Hana. If I could just have enough for one more tank, that's all I need. This wouldn't be an issue except for my SIBLING ABANDONING THE CAUSE so I am deeply understaffed. It's only temporary I swear! Just one game." You press your head even further against the bed to express your full respect and forgiveness. Yeah, you're egging her against her wishes but as of now the needs of your comrades outweighs that sentiment. Sorry, Miho.
The wait feels long, and on and on it goes. COME ON ANSWER ME, GIRL! "... Just one match?" Not really but for now, yes!
"Yes! It's a light tank match. Should be a cakewalk in learning and it's not like we need to win." But winning would be nice. But the bigger win is getting Miho in a tank.
"Miho, are you fine with that? Didn't you say you wanted a break?" Hana addresses Miho with care.
"Well, I might be able to do one non-serious game. And Alex looks a little too desperate." That's cause you are.
"If Miho's doing in, then I will also assist." Isuzu has agreed, two are in!
"If Hana and Miporin are in, then I'll do it too! Even if I don't know anything about Senshado!" Saori has also joined! That's three people, that's enough for a crew! Things are looking up for the tanking department bit by bit.
"I am most deeply grateful for you all!" You cry out and begin the ceremonial glomping thanksgiving to one and all of your new tanking friends. "It'll be fun I swear! And we'll destroy all our opponents and become fantastic ladies or something like that!"
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On your way to returning with your new cohorts in tow, you have an early lunch before arriving in Oorai's makeshift tank field to see some wondrous AMERICAN ARMOR YEEAAAHHH.
Emi, Hitomi, and Oorai's Council are there staring at the tanks with very different expressions from each other, ranging from neutral to ecstatic. But nevermind them, you gotta count the M22 Locust, the M5 Stuart, and three M3 Stuarts. All together that's five light scouts, gotta factor in crews, Miho and friends, Emi and Hitomi, and the Council. You can only use three and you're the odd one out.
"Five lights I see. Hmm, is it the same with the enemy? If so, that makes it ten tanks..." You mumble ponder some more and tactics and strategy. "Gotta pick on Bro to find out. Senshado's ruleset or Wargame's? Oh, the specials in Wargame are gonna make things very difficult. Ah yes..." The terrain is gonna matter, so will your team's cohesion...
... "American light tanks. Early and late model Stuarts and the Locust. Not too bad, if we're not fighting anything bigger. But what's our opponent's lineup?" Nakasuga talks to herself while examining the tiny Locust that's still taller than her and everyone present.
"Hard believe that the Americans made something so tiny, right, Emi-chan? But more importantly, lookie! Miho! Tada!" Pulling the serious Emi away from the Locust, Hitomi pushes the German girl towards Miho and her friends with minor resistance. "Morning everyone!"
"W-wait Hit-" And center stage is Nakasuga Emi all red and unprepared, most shameful. "-Er, good morning."
"Good morning... Emi."
"Morning!"
"Good morning."
Miho, Saori, and Hana reply back, periodically switching staring at the Bellwall girls, then the armor and at last the mumbling American girl that took them here too busy in her thoughts. "Is... this everyone?" Miho asks, fully aware now of what Alex was meaning when she begged earlier.
In response, Emi folds her arms and sighs as she eyes the light tanks, "Mmm, yeah. While I'm happy that we have tanks and an upcoming game, not having an actual trained team to play with is something I never considered." Emi then shifts to Hana and Saori and asks, "Uh, do you two know anything about tanks?"
"None whatsoever."
"No."
"Ah... I see." On hearing the answers Emi really holds back another groan and an attempt to cover her face from despair. Only four present out of the nine knows anything at all about tanks and the match is tomorrow. Things are not looking well.
Action: You have a plan!
[] More recruitment! More cannon fodder is needed! You planned to have all the tanks here crewed, even if they're understaffed.
-[] Select volunteer(s). Up to two. (You, Hitomi, Emi, the student council package) The rest shall be trained by whatever professionals are left.
[] "Listen up you maggots! Today, we shall train to combat the enemy! They shall become husks after we're through with them! In so, we become famous and that pile of crap! So give it all you got and let's fucking win this!" Elite training for everybody! So much that Bro will have to supervise so you don't fizzle out from the exertion. Go Sparta EXTREME! If you cannot have five tanks, you can have at least three elites-ish tanks!
[] Okay okay okay, here's how shit's going down. A pair of tankers will instruct one set to expedite the training process. Who will you pair up with?
-[] Miho, duh. You got catching up to do, tankwise.
-[] Get to know Hitomi more, she's kinda on your wavelength.
-[] Red haired Emi, a super ace, or so some say online.
Once you're in and see that you're clear to make headway to the bed, you leap on the fine bed and display the fullest abilities of the kowtow in your possession to Miho. "I require help oh comrade Nishizumi Miho! I really really need it! It involves tanking soooo, please help. I need peoples cause we have none." You keep your face down to the point you're touching the mattress firmly, sadly blocking any possibility of gauging Miho's reaction.
[X] More recruitment! More cannon fodder is needed! You planned to have all the tanks here crewed, even if they're understaffed.
-[X] Select volunteer(s).
--[X]You.
--[X]Student Council.
[X] "Listen up you maggots! Today, we shall train to combat the enemy! They shall become husks after we're through with them! In so, we become famous and that pile of crap! So give it all you got and let's fucking win this!" Elite training for everybody! So much that Bro will have to supervise so you don't fizzle out from the exertion. Go Sparta EXTREME! If you cannot have five tanks, you can have at least three elites-ish tanks!
Historically, we've done the best at outperforming our opponents and 5 v 3 doesn't seem like enough to drown us.
[X] "Listen up you maggots! Today, we shall train to combat the enemy! They shall become husks after we're through with them! In so, we become famous and that pile of crap! So give it all you got and let's fucking win this!" Elite training for everybody! So much that Bro will have to supervise so you don't fizzle out from the exertion. Go Sparta EXTREME! If you cannot have five tanks, you can have at least three elites-ish tanks!
[X] "Listen up you maggots! Today, we shall train to combat the enemy! They shall become husks after we're through with them! In so, we become famous and that pile of crap! So give it all you got and let's fucking win this!" Elite training for everybody! So much that Bro will have to supervise so you don't fizzle out from the exertion. Go Sparta EXTREME! If you cannot have five tanks, you can have at least three elites-ish tanks!
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Time to inspire 5d10: (8 +3 +2 +8 +3)
You got it! You slap your hands together to get the attention of your peers and leap on top of the M22. "Listen up you maggots! Today, we shall train to combat the enemy! They shall become husks after we're through with them! In so, we become famous and that pile of crap! So give it all you got and let's fucking win this! Let me hear your war cry! AAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!" It's best to lead by example! Otherwise, how can you prove your worth to these people? Well lots of things really but for now, training!
---
With skippable musical montage
Let's get down to business!
To become
A tank!
Did they send me tractors?
When I asked for Guns!
Half of you are an unworthy lot,
But you can bet that won't be true
So don't worry now,
I'll make a tank
Out of you
Steel strong as a Panzer One
With gas, within (Unless you're diesel or multi-fuel, HA)
Now go find your driver
Even though, everything's stick!
You all can do some running rounds
I'm so sure that it'll be very helpful, on a Sunday!
Don't worry now,
Somehow I'll make a tank
Out of you!
Alex: Various gasping and wheezing sounds
Hitomi: "Emi, what's that you and Miho say at the start a match?"
Emi: "Panzer Vor?"
Miho: "Panzer Vor!"
Saori: "Look! We're being watched by the boys!"
Hana: "Yes, yes."
Anzu, being lazy: "Do your best."
Yuzu: "President..."
Mono: "KILL THEM ALL! FIRE! FIRE! FIRE!"
Winters, fanning a dying Alex: "Chorus."
BE A TANK!
You must be fast as a T34!
AND BE A TANK!
With all the weight of an E2 Sherman!
AND BE A TANK!
With all the power of a .45!
AND BE A TANK!
Mysterious as the carbon coating that THEY use!
The declaration of war is upon us!
Our game is set!
Heed my every warning!
Cause I'm sure, to forget!
You all are suited for the rage of war!
So get up, we're all together now
So, Comrade, I'll MAKE A TANK
OUT OF YOU
BE A TANK!
You must be fast as a Crusader!
AND BE A TANK!
With all the weight of a Churchill!
AND BE A TANK!
With all the power of a two pounder!
AND BE A TANK!
Mysterious as the disappearance of THE Dragon!
BE A TANK!
You must be swift as a Hellcat!
AND BE A TANK!
With all the strength of a Maus!
AND BE A TANK!
With all the power of a Sabot!
AND BE A TANK!
Mysterious as the way we'll win the whole war!
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Training effect 5d10: (10 +5 +6 +2 +4) 1d10: 2. At least you got a beat and all the newbs got XP. You don't need to worry about that stuff.
Winters claps three times as loudly as possible to signal the end of the nightmare regime everyone has partaken. While some are more well built than others, all the participants have witnessed a piece of hellfire that exists in the mortal realm. "You all get a good night's rest. Pre-game will start at one PM so try to be here by twelve. Dismissed. Unless you want to train for night ops, Alex." Yoooouuuuu. Poooiiinnnttt. Index. Finger. At. Hiiimmmm. The intense super workout has left you really really tired in your mouth areas. Hence, no comeback. Only, thumb down. Disapproval. Tank night ops tend to end horribly. "Dismissed then." With a semi-approving nod, bro turns away from the exhausted tank division and goes about his business.
You summon what energy left to get those mouth muscles working in conjunction with your lungs to announce, "Good work." and the same is replied back to you in varying amounts of spirit. Ha, maybe you did go too f- NO SUCH THING! You are confident that all participants are better is some shape and form! Like skinnier! Oh, and the knowing of the important parts of a tank. More on the shooting bang bang and driving than maintenance and terminology.
All in one day, you just hope that it sticks till tomorrow for the newbies. Anyway, it's time for some well-earned relaxation. And a team dinner in the council's room.
"Eat up!" Anzu shouts with supreme energy after displaying a whopping amount of cooking skill with Saori. "To our match tomorrow! Cheers!"
"Oooohhhhh!" You and all cheer together with your juices or other drinks on hand. A wonderful time, if only you weren't stuck on the couch and nearly drained after bringing Armor Hell to Earth.
"Urrrgggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhh." You bemoan for most of the day you were so focused on running, explaining, doing cannon reloading, etcetera that you did not do any social bonding with anyone aside from universal suffering. Oh, what a waste! But the game, oh the game! Well, you got your priorities straight, now to keep at it. "Miiihhhoooo! Emmmiiii! I need to do work! Heeeellllpppp mmmeeeee."
Emi's face goes from mildly smiling to outright disgust. "Ha!? Now? We finished training and now you want work!?"
"I gotta do some fast crap. Real fast. It's, uh..." Yeah, that thing...
Action:
Who's your second in command?
[] Nishizumi Miho
[] Nakasuga Emi
And what's your tank?
[] With Emi and Hitomi in their M22 Locust. It's small, cramped, and fast. The enemy has no chance!
[] The M3 Stuart with Miho, Saori, and Hana! It's actually in between medium and light by shape, so not small or huge, so it's pretty comfy. Also fast.
[] The Council crew, Kadotani, Kawashima, Koyama, in the M5 Stuart. Look! The front has a slope! Ohhhhhh!
And uh, that's it you think. Bonus [] Totally accept a nobody that hasn't gone through Hell day into your tank division. You need every body on hand.
Well, you got your priorities straight, now to keep at it. "Miiihhhoooo! Emmmiiii! I need to do work! Heeeellllpppp mmmeeeee."
Emi's face goes from mildly smiling to outright disgust. "Ha!? Now? We finished training and now you want work!?"
"I gotta do some fast crap. Real fast. It's, uh..." Yeah, that thing...
[X] Nakasuga Emi
[X] The M3 Stuart with Miho, Saori, and Hana! It's actually in between medium and light by shape, so not small or huge, so it's pretty comfy. Also fast.
[X] Totally accept a nobody that hasn't gone through Hell day into your tank division. You need every body on hand.
Emi's got experience under her belt. Meanwhile, we're trying to show Miho how fun tanking can be as a 'casual' sport. So no responsibility beyond her own tank.
[X] Nakasuga Emi
[X] The M3 Stuart with Miho, Saori, and Hana! It's actually in between medium and light by shape, so not small or huge, so it's pretty comfy. Also fast.
[X] Totally accept a nobody that hasn't gone through Hell day into your tank division. You need every body on hand.
[X] Nakasuga Emi
[X] The Council crew, Kadotani, Kawashima, Koyama, in the M5 Stuart. Look! The front has a slope! Ohhhhhh!
[X] Totally accept a nobody that hasn't gone through Hell day into your tank division. You need every body on hand.
We told Miho it would just be a fun match, no need to throw responsibility on her.
Meet ALL THE PEOPLE, plus I watched GuPAbridged and Anzu is hilarious in that so why not. Also a Stuart should have a crew of 4 and while Miho has some xp to compensate for that nobody on the Council does.
