The Genie Golf Classic

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Character(s): Everyone who entered into the tournament.
Content: GOLF!
Setting: Starts at Joutenheim outside the city and works itself back in ending at City Hall.
Time: Week 8, Morning
Warnings: Watch for flying balls ;)

"Good morning and welcome to the first annual Genie Golf Classic. It’s a beautiful day just outside the city of Paixao here on the mysterious but equally as gorgeous island. Unfortunately due to legal purposes it is to remain unnamed for the time being so for those of you watching our live feed at home put the maps away and find yourself another vacation spot. I suggest Abu Dhabi, someone needs to bring Nermal back home.

The sun is out and it’s hitting you at total of seventy five degrease Fahrenheit. Wind’s coming at you at three miles an hour, just south east with a relative humidity of thirty percent. Whoo! Hope you brought your sunscreen kids, it’s gunna be a hot one. For those of you who forgot to bring a beverage we do have a stand set up at the checkpoint with both free food and drink. That’s gunna be the sixth hole, just outside the Niflheim gate. Get ‘em while they last. Back inside the domes it looks as though we might be seeing some thundershowers this afternoon with a high chance of belligerent Org. members. Do be careful out there and don’t hesitate to call if you run into any trouble.

Things are about to get underway. We ask that all golfers that haven’t already please report to the first hole for full registration to receive maps, clubs, and more. The game will be underway in a few moments from now. So far we can look forward to seeing such notable personalities out on the green today as President Naja Salaheem of the Salaheem Sentinels and Urd, Goddess of Love. We also have the Doctor accompanied by his lovely lady friends, Jecht, Ivan, and more! Who will you meet on the green today?

Here’s a reminder for all you out there that the winner of today’s game will be awarded our super awesome ultra fantastic secret grand prize. What is it? Win and find out!

Before we begin a quick reminder of the rules is in order. We have a lot of new players with us today so we want to do our best to help play the game as well as enjoy themselves. It also never hurts to refresh yourself. A complete but brief explanation of the rules of the game can be found at the first hole along with all the necessary course maps. To be very, very brief, your objective for today is to get your ball into all the holes on the course using your clubs in as few swings as possible. Count your clubs before you begin; you are only allowed a total of fourteen. Also, remember to play the ball as it lies. This is very important. Respect your opponents and practise good etiquette. Most importantly HAVE FUN!

As a closing note, I feel I need not remind anyone that there is no tolerance for endangering another player’s wellbeing. Anyone who does so will face very strict and harsh penalties by me. If you run into any trouble on the course today don’t hesitate to summon me by either the alarm found on your cart or golf bag. I have several scouts spread out across the course and will also be patrolling the area to ensure safety to all our players.

Right! Now with that all out of the way, get out there, have fun, and buy a souvenir t-shirt!"

[ooc: All maps and information are posted in the ooc here. If you have any questions feel free to ask them there. Also, here is a useful guide to golf that might come in handy for those who are not completely familiar with the game like myself.]

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[ttlynotblue.livejournal.com]

Genie nodded and watched Urd draw back. He thought he had offended her at first, or perhaps made her feel uncomfortable. His intent was only to pamper the winner; it was only out of fun. Simply a dinner between friends (or at least he kept telling himself). In all fairness he had jumped the question rather quickly though. The djinn rubbed his hands together nervously under the table before he caught the smile spread across her lips.

“Well, I didn’t spend the last ten thousand years just sleeping. I’m a genie, not a cat. Cooking, baking – I tried knitting for a bit but Carpet just took off with it. I’ve never been able to keep up with him since. I’ve had quite my share of hobbies over the years. Anyway! If you win, I can assure you that nothing will be forgotten, including your sake for the evening.”

Offering his hand over the table to shake and confirm the bet, the genie grinned. “Game on.”

[tenshinomakai.livejournal.com]

Urd grinned in response and took his hand, shaking it a few times to seal the deal. She wanted to know more about his last ten thousand years, who Carpet was (it couldn't be an actual carpet, could it?), what other hobbies he engaged in. But as a particularly loud contestant crowed his entrance, she decided to let that conversation wait for the time being. He still had work to do, after all...and she wasn't here to talk, she was here to golf!

"I'll let you get back to the rest of the participants," she said, hands on her hips. "All Rosemary and I need is a golf cart and we'll get started."

[ttlynotblue.livejournal.com]

"They're just over in the tent to your left." the djinn directed in regards to the golf carts. "The keys are already with them so all you have to do is hop in and go. Hope you two enjoy yourselves and I'll see you later."

[paixaonpcs.livejournal.com]

Rosemary waited silently until their exchange winded down, observing the pair with her arms behind. Outsiders always seemed... unique in their personalities. It would be interesting to play golf with this woman, once she learned the basics of how to play.

"Thank you," she says to Genie, then turns to Urd with a smile. "Shall we, then?"

[tenshinomakai.livejournal.com]

Urd cast Genie a subtle, lingering look before she focused on Rosemary again, smiling apologetically. "Ah, yes. Sorry about that." She lead the way to the tent, her golf bag floating lazily behind her. "Genie and I are...competitive." Yes, that seemed a sufficient explanation of the tension between them. Smiling wryly to herself, she picked a cart out at random as they entered the shade of the tent and climbed into it, the golf bag falling into the back.

She paused, hands on the steering wheel and gave Rosemary a curious look. "Wait...you don't have a golf bag, do you?"

[ttlynotblue.livejournal.com]

“Already taken care of!” the genie replied, carrying a bag complete with clubs to their cart. “I put everything you’ll need in there, dear.” He assured the citizen, throwing the bag in the back. “I even packed some sandwiches in there for you two in case you get hungry before you reach the checkpoint. There are juice boxes in there too.” Smiling, he shared a farewell wave with the two before he set off back to his table. “You two have fun now!”

[paixaonpcs.livejournal.com]

She says another, quick 'thank you' to Genie again, then turns for the cart. Well, it seems she'd be learning how to play soon then, right? "I suppose we're all set, then," she murmurs, and then frowns slightly. Would the other woman drive? Well, the other hole wasn't too far away... they could likely walk... Still, hoping she isn't being rude, she slides into passenger seat.

Spish, I'm gonna go ahead without you. Catch up when you can~

[tenshinomakai.livejournal.com]

Urd chuckled, sliding into the driver's seat. Juice boxes and sandwiches. "Thanks, Mom~!" she called teasingly after Genie. She glanced at Rosemary and smirked, eyebrow raised. "Well, let's get this game started, shall we?" Settling back comfortably, she started the cart...and started speeding towards the hole faster than was needed, her long ponytail streaming behind her.

But instead of careening off course as might be expected, the goddess expertly guided it to the teeing ground. She hopped out of the cart grinning, eyes sparkling with the spirit of competition -- she was eager to be the first one through the course. "Alright! I'll go first!" She snapped her fingers and a club from her bag flung itself into her hands. She inspected it and, changing her mind, summoned the 3 wood instead. However tempting it was to use a driver to make the straight shot to the hole, she was going to err on the side of caution -- the last time she flung caution to the wind, she humilated herself, after all.

A golf ball appeared in a puff of smoke above the tee, falling into place perfectly. Urd twirled the club like a baton, staring down the hole in the distance. "This'll be easy!" she crowed, now gripping the club with both hands. A swing backwards and...

Thock! The ball went sailing with a high arc -- it didn't go as far as she would have liked, but it stayed straight and that was important. The ball bounced once, twice on the green and rolled to a stop a few feet from the hole. Grinning, she tossed the club up and caught it in mid-air. "Ha! I'm better than I thought!" she crowed. Flying low over the green to the ball, she didn't even bother touching her feet to the ground as she made a careful putt to sink the ball.

It was hardly a hole in one, but it would definitely do. She glanced up towards the group milling some ways away, gaze immediately snapping the bright blue color that wove in and out of the crowd. "That dinner is mine, Genie," she murmured to herself before heading back to the cart and Rosemary.