[OPEN] Haven Games and Air Show!

[winged_knight]

WHO: OPEN!
WHERE: Games Caldera, Nexus Territory and other parts of Haven
WHEN: Starting Friday (7/05) and running for three days.
WHAT: A festival of games not unlike the Highland Games with a 'junkyard eclectic' carnival feel.
WARNINGS: None, but subject to change.

((ooc: Putting this up early since I'm not sure I'll be able to on Friday. And it gives people a chance to get sub-threads up.))

Over the past few weeks there's been a bustle of activity in an area southeast of the Hub, deeper in Nexus territory, within a crater the First Forged has granted use of for a very specific purpose: the first Haven Games and Air Show.

Now the time has come. Signs are posted on the Link, in every temple and at the Hub, all pointing the way to this location. A path, worn smooth and wide enough for both multiple vehicles, leads from the Hub to the north edge of the Caldera, winding its way down into the crater's basin with twists and turns. That's only one of many paths though--albeit the largest--that allow access to the floor of the crater which serves as the primary grounds for the festival of games, with events spread throughout its large expanse.

Nearest to that wide road entrance is what looks like a start or finish line with a staging area off to the side, set aside for the Scavenger Race. Along the south-east crater wall lies a shooting range, with safety precautions taken into account, where the Marksmanship Competition will occur. To the south-west lies a straight track of sorts and a make-shift sled--something like a barge with skids--filled with useless items from the Junk Pile. Obviously this is where the Hauling Challenge will take place.

The rock walls of the entire north-western section of the crater have been carefully sculpted into basic stadium seating, giving a clear view of the sky mostly unmarred by the Lambda. There is a small platform stage for presenting at the foot of stadium stands, dead center, and far above it on the lip of the crater a special place of honor has been crafted. A seat larger than the rest reserved for Nexus Prime himself, as promised, bracketed by tall pennant flags of tattered blue cloth. It appears that various events could make use of this space, attendees will have to check the program and see.

Interspersed throughout these areas are smaller booths, tents or roped off areas with simpler games like ring toss, potato sack racing or kites to fly, all unmanned but waiting for visitors to start playing. There's even a few areas where people can pick up simple refreshments. Much of what's here is clearly re-purposed from the Junk Pile; very little in the way of precious raw building materials was used.

★ First Annual ★ Haven Games and Air Show Located at the new Games Caldera, Nexus territory, a crater southeast of Haven's Hub. Three days of games: skill, chance and talent. Some food and refreshments available. Medical services onsite if necessary. Program of Events ☆ DAY ONE ☆ Event Time & Location Presider   Opening Ceremonies Morning at the Games Caldera Stadium Wing (with Barricade)   Drag Race Late morning near the Hub Knock Out A short race on the closest thing Haven has to a road, located outside the Hub.   Talent Competition Afternoon at the Games Caldera Stadium ?? Showcase your talents in this friendly competition. All performance acts (legal and safe) are welcome and judging will be by audience participation.   Air Show: Fireworks over Haven Evening at the Games Caldera Stadium Swoop Come and enjoy the spectacle of airborne feats with a little extra flash brought to you by Swoop. (fire retardant clothing suggested for organics) ☆ DAY TWO ☆ Marksmanship Competition Morning at the Games Caldera, south-east Strelok If firearms are your thing, join Strelok and others in a competition for the best aim, be it straight shooting or trick shots.   Scavenger Race Early afternoon at the Games Caldera, north Drift Test your skills as a hunter, both with speed and resourcefulness, in this cross country race to find various items from around Haven. Teams of two are required: One mech and one organic.   Karaoke Evening at the Bar Ravage and Glit A talented voice is suggested but not required for this friendly little singing activity. Pick a song and sing the lyrics provided, hopefully it's one you know! One additional drink beyond the usual ration will be granted per song sung! ☆ DAY THREE ☆ Paintball War All day at the Games Caldera, the Hub & the Junkpile ?? Some mysterious benefactor seems to have left some paintball equipment--some of it Cybertronian weaponry that's been hastily modified--along with some colored strips of cloth that could be worn as sashes or headbands, in a tent next to the Marksmanship Competition.   Hauling Challenge Morning at the Games Caldera, south-west ?? Test your strength by hauling a load of junk! (exciting, we know) See how far you can haul a weighted sled in a specific amount of time. Cross the finish line in time and proceed to the next round with an even heavier sled.   Air Show: Courtly Flight Afternoon (Dusk) at the Games Caldera Stadium Wing An intricate display of sky dancing custom choreographed for this very special event.   Closing Ceremonies Evening at the Games Caldera Stadium Wing + anyone else with well wishes.

Comments

[namesnotprowl]

Just be careful how far you go. Out there be zombies, and all of that. Not surprised you find interesting things out there though. There's a lot that's unexplored even close by.

[That would be an extremely good point to bring up with him. No one's tried that tactic with him yet.]

Well, I'm glad you like it so much. Means me'n Howlback did a good job. [Barricade grins widely.

[raceme]

I will, don't worry. I know there's awful things out there. Cliff and me had an unpleasant meeting with a tentacle monster thing. [Something he wants to forget. They were lucky that SG Megatron showed up.]

[Pity! Blurr will mention it one day.]

Yes I do. Thank him for me. [He looks at Barricade up and down.] Is he there somewhere? [Too many little dragons to tell.]

[namesnotprowl]

Tentacle monsters? Really? How awful. [And he truly means that. He hates tentacles, they're horrible. Even his own.]

[He chuckles, briefly striking a pose.]

Nah. Left him at home. Afraid he's one mech that isn't too fond of my dancing - he doesn't like rattling around in my chassis.

[raceme]

I think there was a monster. It was mostly ten-tac-les everywhere and growls. As you can understand, we _{didn't stay} there to check what was on the other end.

He's going to miss the Air show _{too then. Tell him} thanks from me when you see him. [Blurr's dragon crawls up his arm and curls around his neck. Blurr gives him a soft pat on the head and then smiles at the other dragons.]

I can't believe you did all of them alone. I bet the weren't easy.

[namesnotprowl]

Can't blame you at all.

He will, but. [Barricade taps his head.] I'll have it recorded. And I'll make sure t'get the best seat in the house for it, too. And I'll pass him on an energon goodie for you.

[Barricade looks to the dragons scattered on him, trilling lightly. They all break out in a chorus of soft chirps briefly.] They weren't. Haven't slept much lately, if I'm bein' honest. But it was worth it.

[raceme]

It's better to stay away from the badlands until we can figure out how many of those monsters are there.

Very thoughtful of you. [Blurr smiles and pets some of the dragons clinging to him.] I'm glad to know they can _{learn this sort} of things. Our race focus too much on fighting, the arts ^{is something} we need to cultivate too.

I'm going to participate in the games, what about YOU? Or you want to go rest for a bit? The drag race doesn't start yet I have free time if you need a massage.

[Is he joking, is he serious? 'Cade will have to figure that out~]

[namesnotprowl]

Ahhh, I'm no artist. I'm just someone that's been learning to build things. The first one was for Saber, originally, but when she left... [He shrugs.] Decided to open it up to everyone.

[He pauses, considering what Blurr said. Was he really offering...? Naah. Then again.]

I was considering the drag race... might oughta catch some rest first, though. But I'd hate to impose on you~

[raceme]

Builders can be artist too. AH, I did not know. I miss her, she was nice.

[Maybe he was. Then again, he's good at making a poker face when he wants. He cares for Cade too, so he really wants the mech to rest properly.]

There will be many races, we'll have time. I can take care of the dragons that aren't picked up yet if you want to offline for _{a little} bit. Or stay with you. Itsnotimpossing.

[namesnotprowl]

She was. Treated me kindly when I was in need of some help. Figured I oughta pay her back for it and she seemed to miss having a pet.

Mm, just stick around. There's a lot of these fellas and I wouldn't want you to get overwhelmed by them. They c'n get right bossy about things, especially in groups.

[That and he's not sure how Blurr would take to dealing with Tarn's order. It's still caged in the box and it's not something Barricade wants to spread around.]

[raceme]

We used to get _{along really well, she} was the one who helped me when I was turned a human. [Blurr liked her more than he ever liked any other human. He misses her a lot but he's glad that she's back in her world too.]

Then I will stay and keep you company. [Blurr moves closer to Barricade, wondering if he could seat at all with all the dragons on and around him.]

And..I can tell that they are very lively. [Two of the dragons perched on Blurr's shoulders are flapping their wings and growling at each other. Blurr turns on his headlight and that seems to either distract them or confuse them enough. Both dragons stop to stare at the lights.]Do you think they _{like music? I have} a radio on my chest.

[Those would be too difficutl to handle, indeed.]

[namesnotprowl]

She helped me when I was a cat. Hopefully she got back home from here. [Instead of just wandering into the Badlands like other people.]

All right. You want a seat? They'll probably scold you a bit but they'll move before you c'n sit on them. [Which he proceeds to do, trilling at them as he sits. They still scold him.]

They should; they like it well enough when I play it. At least when I'm not makin' 'em dance to it.

[raceme]

That's what I want to believe. [The alternative is just too bad.]

I will try to move very ca-re-fu-lly. [He sees that scolding and sits down as slowly and cautiously as he can. Some of the dragons chirp and complain as they rearrange their positions over Blurr's body.]

I promise I won't make you all do that. [Blurr said, scratching behind the ears of one of the dragons.] Let's see....

[After a few seconds a tune can be hear coming from Blurr's chest. It's one of the song Blurr recorded from the radio, one of the few without lyrics too. It has a slow paced rhythm, a soothing one.]

[namesnotprowl]

Same here. [He's seen people come and go from places like this a thousand times; even if he made it home, he can't assume everyone else has his luck. Or lack of it, in his case.]

[Barricade chuckles, the sound coming in just over the noise of little metal claws scrabbling against his plating to rearrange themselves.]

Mm. Nice choice.

[The firelizards seem to agree, perking up and - finally settling in to listen. Some chirp quietly, and a couple even start to chirp on the beat. Music 8D]

[raceme]

[Blurr knows that Starscream, Ratchet and Magnus came back. Two of them left again but he knows it's possible to leave this universe and not die. That gives him some comfort.]

Thank you. Perhaps some of them they will get _sleepy and doze off. [But judging by the firelizards reactions looks like that's not going to happen. Blurr can't help but smile as he closes his optics. Everyone loves music!]

[namesnotprowl]

[It's Barricade's concern that they aren't actually leaving at all. People on Sacrosanct seemed to just get caught in the teleporters and get stuck there. The thought was disturbing.]

They might. You never know. [Then again, they don't technically sleep. They're just programmed to power down at night or when they're bored enough. Barricade smiles, humming along with the music himself. He is easy to please when he's been up for weeks.]