We're all gonna get in a fight! [EVENT: FITE NITE][Warning: Violence and Blood]

[smartass_captain]

People have been disappearing in the Nexus.

Going missing from work, from their homes, from the Plaza.

Locals are staying in their homes, shutting their doors. Even the more shut-in of Nexus goers will be able to tell that something is amiss around here. The Plaza is strangely sparse as far as foot traffic; many of the shops downtown are closing early.

Word is spreading in the Industrial District of an anomaly in the anti-violence field. Easy money for betting in cage fighting. Less easy money but larger amounts for competing in said cage matches. One on one, matches with and without weapons. Rounds go until someone surrenders, is knocked out, or dies. Who would set up such a thing? It's becoming very popular and many a coin is being generated. Are so many people really signing up for this?

Some are. Others are captured and drugged, thrown into the ring against their will with the ultimatum: Fight and get free, or die.

What do you do?

Are you looking to bet your wages? Sign up for a chance at riches? Are you one of the unwilling laying in a dark room?

Or.

Are you going to stand for this if not?

((Please view this OOC post to chat with other players before you jump into a fight! All fights must be agreed upon by participants ahead of time for severity of injuries. Outcomes can be agreed upon or will be decided by a coinflip by myself. Please do not come into this expecting to clean sweep someone without sustaining injuries unless you and your fight partner have agreed ahead of time that would be hilarious. If there are questins, concerns, or complaints PM me. TL:DR Have fun and don't be a dick!))

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Bears get involved in illegal things too!

[icebearforpresident]

[Even though the fights are being conducted in a shady part of the Nexus, illegal battles tend to attract the rich and powerful citizens of the multiverse. One section of the spectator floor near the cage is almost entirely cut off from the common-folk. Almost being the keyword, as it seems like people are slipping in easily to mingle with the elite and powerful from time to time. It's safe to assume that's what Ice Bear has done as well, given the polar bear (all dressed up), is casually holding conversations with humans and non-humans alike. Looks like someone couldn't resist the chance to make more money as well. If you know him or not, Ice Bear is pretty chill about being approached or helping other gambling-Nexus goers get in on the fun.]

[long_live_msf]

Ice Bear is getting curious looks from a small, Latina-looking woman in military fatigues, clutching a pen and clipboard. Seems she has a similar idea of checking out the moneyed elites (as well as the fighters themselves). Maybe watch her commander get murdered or publicly humiliated? Only time will tell.

Is this bear rich? Those clothes certainly look expensive. "Good evening, Señor Oso. Pues ... Any fighters you're keeping your eye on?"

[icebearforpresident]

[Ice Bear turns to face the young woman politely, and in one paw, he seems to be holding a betting sheet as well. She gets a small bow from him, before immediately answering her question.]

"Ice Bear has a list of good candidates. Ice Bear will not share his inside sources, but would be willing to offer suggestions." [He holds out the paper for her to see some of the names written down.] "Ice Bear thinks this match might be interesting: Han vs Jim. Ice Bear thinks Han will win without any issue."

[long_live_msf]

"Oh ... I'm not betting. Just watching. Scouting for talent," she explains haltingly. Snail's not as practiced as her commander in the art of rubbing elbows. Especially not with anthropomorphic animals.

She runs the tip of her pen down her own list and makes a quick star by the entry. "What makes you so confident about Han?"

[icebearforpresident]

"To recruit?" [Consider him curious in your motives if you're not betting, Snail. He can't help but peek down at her list, trying to get information as well.]

"Ice Bear has seen his strength. Resilient. Other person looks like a pushover." [A confident nod of the head.] "Ice Bear wants to know who you've been watching."

[long_live_msf]

"Yeah. I'm part of a private military company. My CO's looking at expanding here. Security operations, combat support, consulting and so on. We need more personnel. People familiar with ... this." She waves a hand to encompass the strange setting before looking back down at her notes.

"I'm curious to see how the magic users handle themselves. Warlocks, shapeshifters, something called a ... death knight?" Really eyeing that Azerothian roster, apparently. "Our world doesn't have magic other than parlor tricks."

[handcock]

And a bear in a suit now that is a sight and something worth bothering, so Hancock gets up from his seat with the rest of the gamblers. "Like the suit." He comments to Ice Bear, as he turns his head over his shoulder to look at the fighting cage. "I'm a bit surprised a guy like you ain't in there."

[icebearforpresident]

"...Ice Bear is only concerned about the money."

[Hancock's appearance doesn't ever faze the bear, as the polar bear just nods his head in response to the compliment.] "Much appreciated. Ice Bear dressed to impress." [He thinks for a moment, before offering the ghoul a piece of paper, which seems to contain different columns and names for betting.]

"Ice Bear assumes you'd like to get on the action."

[handcock]

"You're a bear after my own ghoulish heart!"

Hancock digs into his frock coat's pockets to pull out a small fistful of bottle caps, and he plops them down on the table in front of him. And he then grabs hold of the piece of paper, and he mhms to himself.

"Oh, I'd love to get in on the action. I'm gonna place a bet on Kaz and the guy named Han Solo." He's going to give those two the benefit of the doubt that they'll win and he won't leave this place with empty pockets.

[icebearforpresident]

"Go for it. More fun to bet with others than alone."

[After Hancock lays out his caps, a strange dog-like creature floats over with a pouch around his neck. He sniffs at the caps, then picks them up with his tail, carefully putting each one into the pouch. It's pretty clear that the demon is working for the betting house, as many other Inugami are floating around, taking and recording bets for people.]

"Kaz. Ice Bear has never met him before, but has seen Han's strength. Ice Bear wonders who he should bet on next." [He's eyeing the paper, looking at two names: Katsuya and Fortyskey.] "Undead versus police officer. Thoughts?"

[rumormonger_nya]

This cat demon's been incredibly busy leading folks who have signed up to the waiting room and arranging the private suites for the most important and well to do patrons of the night's proceedings.

She does show her face around the floor itself, mostly making sure everything is good to go. The demon pauses when she spots a familiar face.

"Nyice suit mya~"

[icebearforpresident]

[Ice Bear seems to be talking with some upper-class French gentleman when Nekomata catches his attention. With a great deal of skill and flare, he turns to her and gives a light wave. The person he's talking with seems okay with politely steps away so the two can talk.]

"Nekocat." [The bear wastes no time in gesturing Nekomata towards a nearby table which is full of different types of sushi.] "Ice Bear promised you this last time. Take what you want. Don't worry, Ice will vouch for you."

[rumormonger_nya]

"Whoa~!" There are stars in the cat demon's eyes. She leans over with her hands clasps behind her back and kisses Ice Bear on the cheek with a tiny 'chu' noise because Nekomata is nothing if not adorable when she wants to be.

"Thank you! Thyis is seriously the best job ever~!" Anything else said her way will have to wait a minute. She needs to eat about three of these like rightnow.

[icebearforpresident]

[The kiss gets a small blush from Ice Bear, before he returns to his usual stoic demeanor. He'll give Nekomata all the time she wants in the world to eat, however, he does hold up the betting sheet for the cat demon to see.]

"Thoughts?"

[rumormonger_nya]

The eel is definitely her favorite. No, the tuna. No! The salmon! She trills in a happy purr while she eats, content to savor the food and if IceBear doesn't mind she is probably going to have a few more while they chat.

She may even if he does mind. There is raw fish in her mouth and she is the happiest kitty in the multiverse right now.

"Umff..'old on." She swallows her sushi and peers over the list. "That's two humies fighting, no special powers. That's a dragon killer fighting a super hero, that's a smelly dogman fighting a Hot Topic model...."

[conjuredskies]

This area wasn't the first place Felix searched, but he's not leaving any stone unturned. Besides, if anyone could stroll in to take advantage of the good seats, Jim could. But there's still no captain to be seen in this part of the floor, so eventually he sighs and just looks around at the other spectators. Well. Might as well have some fun while he's here.

He can't resist approaching the well-dressed bear, nodding politely when he seems to have the beast's fellow's attention. "Taking wagers, I gather?"

[icebearforpresident]

"Ice Bear is taking part in the betting process. Easy to get in though."

[He takes a moment to study Felix's appearance, ears twitching a bit. Nope. This guy doesn't look familiar in the slightest. But that doesn't mean Ice will turn him away, in fact, the bear calmly offers Felix a betting sheet so he can get in on the fun.]

"Do you know anyone on the list? Ice Bear wants to bet on the right person."

[conjuredskies]

He takes the sheet with a slight bow. "Well, I hope I can be of assistance. I quite fancy placing a bet or two myself..."

The Imperial scans down the list quickly, making a thoughtful sound. His eyebrows lift sharply at one particular name. "Amelia Ronsam? There's someone I haven't seen in a while. I haven't seen her duel, but I suspect she's quite a nasty opponent up close." And then... he double-takes. Re-reads the name twice.

"James Kirk?" He looks up at Ice Bear, suddenly tense, an edge of alarm to his voice. "Is this an official list? Are all these names correct?"

[icebearforpresident]

"Have fun."

[Ice gets momentarily distracted when an attractive young lady comes over to the two of them, offering a glass of champagne to bear and human alike. The attendant cuts off Ice Bear before he can say anything.]

"Of course, good sir. All participants are final." [She gives him a devilish smile before trotting away, leave the bear to pick up the conversation. The best response he can give is to shrug his shoulders.]

"Someone you know?" [He finally speaks up, after a moment.]

[conjuredskies]

Felix tries to control his expression, but he still winds up with a pensive frown, entirely distracted from the glass he's clutching. How did Jim end up in this? What in the world is he planning? Sure, he's reckless, and Felix knows he can throw a punch or two, but he's also seen the armament of at least one of the other contenders...

...Oh. Sorry, giant bear.

"...Someone I'm very attached to," he replies, mouth twisting as he looks up at Ice Bear. "I don't suppose you know anything about this... Han Solo he's scheduled to fight?"

Re: Bears get involved in illegal things too!

[havensnumberoneracer]

Erol looked over at the talking bear who was dressed up. The racer wasn't dressed up and didn't care if he did or not. "Who are you, talking bear?"

[icebearforpresident]

[Well, out of all the people he's ever met before in the Nexus, Erol is most certainly the most direct and straightforward person Ice has ever had the pleasure of encountering. His ears perk up, two beady eyes staring at Erol with an emotionless expression.]

"Ice Bear. You?"

[havensnumberoneracer]

[The talking bear was now chatting to him, telling him his name]

Erol was quiet before he said his name in a regular tone, "Name's Erol."

[icebearforpresident]

"Erol. New to the Nexus?"

[Ice reaches over and grabs a betting sheet off the nearest table and offers it to Erol calmly.]

"Bets are still open if you want to get in. Ice Bear thinks this is a great chance to make more money,"

[havensnumberoneracer]

Erol crossed his arms and listening "Yes... I am new to the Nexus..

[As Ice bear hands erol a sheet, Erol quickly eyes it."]

Looks like the dark eco freak hasn't gotten chosen in a fight yet, hm?

"It will be great to get some extra cash, who looks good in a fight, Ice?"