Post by darkphantomking0 on Jan 12, 2013 3:02:21 GMT -5
The local recreation center was a buzz with many young citizens of Piltover as they engaged in various activities to entertain themselves. There were a multitude of electronic gaming machines and constructs for all ages. And it was here that two Yordles had arrived after a brief walk from 'Ziggsnition Hexworks'. The Hexplosives Expert and the Swift Scout found themselves pummeled by the loud sounds emanating throughout the facility - various beeps and clicks, as well as the laughter of children playing more mundane games.
"Well, here we are! I come here sometimes when I need to get stuff off my mind. The games here are pretty cool, and really interesting!" Ziggs looked briefly to his companion, his wide grin still on his face. A red headed human woman approached the pair from behind a nearby counter, smiling familiarly at the goggled Yordle.
"Hello again, Ziggs! Have you come to beat your high score again?" She spoke softly, almost like an angel, and she emanated and almost motherly aura.
"You betcha, Cordelia! I'm just showing my buddy here the best place in Piltover to have fun and relax!" Ziggs replied casually, looking up at the woman he'd gotten to know over time.
Post by The Swift Scout on Jan 12, 2013 8:02:11 GMT -5
Teemo glances all around the building as they walk, his mind being overwhelmed by the sights and sounds. There was a look on his face that showed he was very serious, much more than he probably had to be. He subconsciously moves closer to Ziggs so that they're touching shoulders, feeling it would be safer and more appropriate this way. When the woman arrives he immediately turns to her, and his serious demeanor softens into a smile. The scout salutes her, standing straight and tall (relatively speaking).
Post by darkphantomking0 on Jan 12, 2013 17:32:23 GMT -5
Cordelia looked down at Teemo, her smile brightening significantly at his polite manner of address. "Oh, well aren't you just adorable!" She bent her knees in order to get to the Scout's level, wrapping her arms gently and affectionately around Teemo. "I've only heard about you from League matches and such, so it's really a huge pleasure to finally meet you in person, Teemo!"
Ziggs couldn't help but chuckle at this display, as he decided to not be left out and placed his own arms around both of them. "Group hug!" No doubt Teemo would be extremely flustered and embarrassed at this juncture, but the Hexplosives Expert would be oblivious to his fellow Yordle's mood.
Post by The Swift Scout on Jan 12, 2013 19:27:20 GMT -5
Teemo was indeed flustered by the hug, but he hid it behind a smile and returned the hug jubilantly. He even chuckled a little to cover up a short gasp when Ziggs joined in. Under his fur his face was turning a little pink, but it would be hard to tell he was nervous from his manner.
"Well, I can't say I've heard of you before, but it's good to meet you. Um... so what exactly are we going to do here today?"
His eyes wandered curiously over to the hexplosives expert, and he couldn't help but stare a little in wonder at his fellow yordle's behavior.
Post by darkphantomking0 on Jan 13, 2013 22:14:54 GMT -5
Both Ziggs and Cordelia released their embrace at the same time, affording the embarrassed Scout some well-deserved space for once. The maniacal Yordle simply continued to grin as he always did, while the human who was apparently employed here looked down sincerely at Teemo. "Well, we have a variety of games and activities here at 'Gears of Recreation'. From virtual games to machines meant to test your physical skills, whatever strikes your fancy we should have here." She informed him.
"I like the Hoop Machine, myself." Ziggs stated rather proudly. "It's how I can toss around bombs so well on the Fields, even! And I got the highest score on it, too!" He cackled smugly at his own proclamation.
Post by The Swift Scout on Jan 13, 2013 22:21:33 GMT -5
Teemo smirks, his eyes darkening slightly, though there was a hint of admiration in them.
"We'll see how many high scores you'll keep here, Ziggs."
He puts an arm around his fellow yordle's shoulders, still having his eyes turned to him with that same challenging stare. Ziggs might not notice, but it was possible that others in the room would find Teemo's actions a little more than friendly.
Post by darkphantomking0 on Jan 14, 2013 1:19:35 GMT -5
Ziggs wrapped his own arm around Teemo's back, not at all picking up on the hints in his fellow yordle's demeanor, and grinned back to meet the challenge. "If you think you can beat any of my high scores, then go ahead and try it Teems!" Ziggs replied cheerfully. He was honestly glad to have a friend with him, for once. He normally came to the recreation center alone, since he had few to no friends around. Sure there were his fellow Piltover champions - Caitlyn, Jayce, Vi, even Heimerdinger - but he wasn't on the best terms with them. Not surprising considering his area of expertise....
"Oh, you two are just too adorable!" Remarked Cordelia, covering her lips with her left hand and giggling in amusement. "I suppose I'll just leave you to your play-date!" And with that last statement she made her way back to the counter she had emerged from behind, to return to work and ensure the rules are obeyed.
Ziggs didn't seem to catch the last comment, instead grabbing Teemo by the hand and pulling him towards the Hoop Game he had mentioned prior. It was a simply machine, it possessed a basket that was both high and placed a fair distance from the person. Towards the front were a number of balls kept at bay by an iron bar, which seemed like it would lift when the proper credits were inserted in the machine. At its very front of the machine was a wide open space where the balls would certainly roll to by way of a slight incline downwards. "Here it is, Teems! All you gotta do is throw the balls into the hoop back there. You only get a certain amount of time to play, but your score is measured by how many of the balls you can get to go through the hoop. The more balls you net, the higher your score will get."
Post by The Swift Scout on Jan 14, 2013 7:17:31 GMT -5
Teemo, on the outside, showed the utmost confidence in himself and had no reaction to the comments made about him. On the inside, though, he did have a few butterflies. When the two arrive at the large machine, the scout half pays attention to Ziggs while he examines the location of the hoop versus himself, figuring out roughly how much force he would have to put behind a toss and at what angle. The rules and object of the game were simple enough for him to understand, but he still wanted Ziggs to feel like he was helping. He turns to the hexplosives expert with a smile and a thumbs up.
"Got it. Shoot for hoops as quick as possible and make as many as you can."
Post by darkphantomking0 on Jan 14, 2013 16:14:41 GMT -5
Ziggs grinned and nodded rapidly as he came to feel certain that Teemo knew what needed to be done to get the high score of the game.
"Yup! That's it. Just insert a couple of coins and you'll be all set to play!"
The Hexplosives Expert was completely overjoyed at Teemo's presence, glad that or once he didn't have to come alone to the rec center. There were mostly children and younger teens here, so the maniacal yordle didn't really have the luxury of companionship. But now that his fellow Champion, Teemo, was here with him it was all great.
Post by The Swift Scout on Jan 14, 2013 17:21:39 GMT -5
Teemo nods, his smile growing as he plunks a few coins into the machine. Immediately his expression becomes serious, almost dark, and he takes the first ball released, tossing it. He hits the rim, but it doesn't go in. Only a few minor adjustments, and Teemo sinks the next couple shots, keeping a steady pace with that overly-serious expression that he often wore when out on missions. His speed increased until he had to actually wait for the balls to return to him. Eventually his arms search the base of the bin for the next ball, but it never comes. His expression softens and he returns to normal, slightly confused at just what happened. The scout turns to Ziggs, appearing confused and slightly shocked without even looking at the score he got.
Post by darkphantomking0 on Jan 15, 2013 0:25:53 GMT -5
Ziggs merely stood aside and watches silently as Teemo hurled the balls into the hoop like a maniac, his arms folded across his chest and his lips set in a firm line for once instead of spread to allow his usual grin. He watched the points rise quickly, surely, and after a short time his jaw dropped as the final ball sunk into the opposite net and he stared in awe and shock at the score that was displayed.
"But that....And you....I tried....But you....." He babbled incoherently, pointing rather drastically at the glowing numbers underneath the word "Score". And sure enough, Teemo had just managed to beat his score by several tens of points.
Post by The Swift Scout on Jan 15, 2013 7:25:39 GMT -5
The scout looks slightly worried by this change in behavior and slowly turns to see his score. He gasps slightly, but can't help to smile and chuckle, turning to give Ziggs a tight, yet warm hug.
"I guess I lost it for a bit there... sorry about your high score!"
Teemo keeps chuckling, or more so giggling, about his score as he holds onto the other yordle, slightly swinging his body back and forth and once accidentally burying his nose in Ziggs' cheek fur because he leaned forward so much from the laughter.
Post by darkphantomking0 on Jan 18, 2013 2:34:19 GMT -5
Ziggs didn't seem to mind the hug. Instead, he seemed more surprised about how Teemo had so easily beaten his high score. The maniacal bomber had come to this place every day for the past two years and had worked so hard to get the score he did. And his friend here had crushed it all too easily. It put a new perspective on things.
"Nah, it's all good, bro."
He reassured the Scout, giving him a sincere smile. He didn't mind it so much. It just meant he had to try to beat Teemo's score now.
"But it sure was amazing! Dude, you were like a whole other person! I've never seen such raw skill and talent before! We should totally start a team or something, go back to Bandle and create a whole new league of our own!"
Post by The Swift Scout on Jan 18, 2013 8:26:32 GMT -5
Teemo didn't budge from his position, smiling at Ziggs with bright, hazel eyes.
"Well, what happened there was basically the same thing as when I go out on missions. I just get really focused on what I'm doing and I... do it." He chuckles again, loosening the hug a bit.
"A league of our own could be fun. Maybe we could invite some of our friends to join us? I think Trist would be pretty good. Maybe Rumble, too."
Post by darkphantomking0 on Jan 19, 2013 3:05:03 GMT -5
Ziggs nodded repeatedly in agreement.
"Yeah, yeah! Trist, and Rumble, and Poppy too! We could get all us Yordles together, maybe even that Lulu girl! I'm sure she'd love to play with us!"
The Hexplosives Expert grinned in his usual enthusiastic manner, before turning his attention to another machine nearby.
"This here is the Air Puck table. It's not really all that challenging, it's just two guys with little round paddles who smack a flat disc back and forth. The machine works by vibrating the central surface, causing the disc to hover a quarter of an inch. It's pretty cool, from what I've seen!"
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