#razer is a scout?

[thecrackshipawards]

🎊 THE CRACKSHIP AWARDS WILL NOW BEGIN 🎊

Round 1:

Jessie x Delia vs Terra x Celes

Jayfeather x Eyless Jack vs Wirt x Dipper

Unikitty x Feebee vs James x Oak

Henchman x Stickler vs Sans x Reigen

Goemon x Scout vs Ms Mayor x Mrs Puff

Godot x Keiji vs Sari x Jenny

Sabrina x Prudence vs Chi Park x Thirteen

Barclay x Seven of Nine vs Sans Komaeda

Kine x Yin Yarn vs Razer x Erol

Miette x Jorts vs Leafpool x Feathertail x Nightcloud

Lucas x Ethan vs Shadow Kirby x Prince Fluff

Voldemort x Palpatine vs Onceler x Onceler

Mordecai x Twilight vs Pinkie x Dan

Aradia x Feferi vs Hyness x Squidward

Macklemore x Robespierre vs Elsa x Jack Frost

Bowser x Luigi vs Lalo x Howard

Round 2:

Jessie x Delia vs Wirt x Dipper

James x Oak vs Sans x Reigen

Ms Mayor x Mrs Puff vs Sari x Jenny

Sabrina x Prudence vs Sans x Komaeda

Kine x Yin Yarn vs Miette x Jorts

Shadow Kirby x Fluff vs Onceler x Onceler

Mordecai x Twilight vs Hyness x Squidward

Elsa x Jack Frost vs Bowser x Luigi

Round 3:

Jessie x Delia vs James x Oak

Ms Mayor x Mrs Puff vs Sans x Komaeda

Miette x Jorts vs Shadow Kirby x Prince Fluff

Mordecai x Twilight vs Bowser x Luigi

Round 4:

Jessie x Delia vs Sans x Komaeda

Shadow Kirby x Prince Fluff vs Bowser x Luigi

Round 5:

Jessie x Delia vs Shadow Kirby x Fluff

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scout with da razer kraken balloonicorn headset

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Fictober Prompt #15: “I like that in you.”

Fandom:  SWTOR

Time: 3643 BBY/10 ATC

A/N:  Again, me taking a prompt that should be much more serious and producing silliness.

**

“I like that in you:  your valor, your sense of discretion, your speed, your stomach capacity  --”

“Let me guess:  Mrs. Trant is already on her way.”

“Cecily is a good scout.  There’s a reason she’s my favorite daughter.”

“She’s your only daughter.”

“Enough talking, Shan, get to disposing of the evidence.”

Jonas Balkar stuck his head around the entryway into Trant’s office.  “Is this a good time?  I wanted to hand off -- oooh, hey, cheese danish.”

The man referred to as Shan made a dismissive gesture.  “Go ahead and take it.  Touch the croissants, and you’re a dead man.” 

“Acknowledged.”  Jonas put his datapad down on Trant’s desk before dipping into the breakfast order that Trant wasn’t going to be able to eat before his wife arrived.  Trant’s cholesterol and the feud between him and the Mrs. had become famous within the walls of the SIS headquarters, a non-descript building in the middle of Coruscant.  He noticed that the other agent had shed the customary red and white uniform of a Republic agent and was dressed in what appeared to be his own clothes.  “You just got the big promo?”

“Yeah. You?”

“Same.”  He was still getting used to wearing civvies in the office. 

“Theron, this is Jonas, the Havoc squad handler.  He’s the one who’s going to take advantage of that intel you hacked out of that Sun Razer.”

Theron scowled at Trant, openly.  “And what’s next for me then?”

“You’ll see.  Keep eating.  Balkar, you too.”

[theriu]

Wyatt Cainface Appreciation Post

So for those who have been following along, I’ve recently gotten slightly reabsorbed by the SciFi Channel 2007 miniseries Tin Man - specifically Wyatt Cain, the Tin Man, who is just... he’s just great, you guys. And all of episode one is made more delightful by the number of faces and physical reactions he makes as his inner Revenge Mode is constantly curtailed by his deeper inner Dad Mode, which has dragged him by the conscience into babysitting a young woman who seems absolutely determined to frustrate his Revenge Plans with a million bunny trails and good deeds and near-death experiences.

So anyway, I figured out how to make gifs from Youtube videos specifically so I can savor and share my favorite of his reactions, because screencaps do not do them justice. Please enjoy.

Cain being like, “I don’t have time for niceties except uuuuuugh my mama taught me better than this I guess I should thank them for helping me.”

Moment #2 of Cain’s conscience bonking his angry revengeful grouchyness upside the head like, “That was uncalled for, you begrudgingly turn around and say ‘nothing personal’ RIGHT NOW.” The little growl he does before turning around is great. XD

Initial submission to his inner Boy Scout Good Cop Uuuugh I Can’t Leave These Idiots Alone Or They’ll Die instincts that 10~ years in an iron torture suit couldn’t rid him of. 

“We should go- wait where are- and he’s going too- oooof course.”

“Let’s go” Part 2 + "Hey can I borrow your razer”, wherein DG takes over for his conscience because honestly did he REALLY think he would get away with abandoning the random dude stuck in the predators’ trap while this weird girl he’s babysitting is dragging him around? You are not strong enough to resist this power, Cain.

I love this one because Cain is just SO unimpressed with Raw’s Scary Act and just rolling his eyes, but then he does a double-take at DG who is ACTUALLY scared and he’s like, “Okay we’re not having any of THAT” *draws gun* I’m telling you, the Dad Instincts in this man are STRONG

This isn’t funny as such, but MAN I just really admire Neal McDonough’s physical acting. He really looks like that hurts. Although maybe it is a little fun to watch a man trying so hard to be a Tough Guy being like “Hey wait don’t touch that AUGH”

And finally, we round out the episode with just... the MOST expressive series of unspoken thoughts that have ever crossed a man’s face. I love it so much, you guys, I’m giggling, it’s fantastic. XD YOU CANNOT DIRECT THE WHIRLWIND OF DO-GOODER-NESS THAT IS DG, CAIN, YOU CAN ONLY SORT OF FOLLOW IT AROUND AND TRY TO KEEP IT FROM GETTING SHOT

I may do a set for Part 2 and 3 (most of the best parts in those ones involve hugging), but for now I shall enjoy my new collection of my favorite Tin Man character’s eternal exasperation. ‘S good for you, Cain, you’ll see. 

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Gift for Daiyanerd: Miyuki Kazuya. Always cool and collected. Has a great side profile. Good at baseball. Well, no, great is the correct word. (sofa’21)

Moratorium

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ONE

Miyuki Kazuya

Always cool and collected. Has a great side profile. Good at baseball. Well, no, great is the correct word. Even when he sometimes messes up some of the smaller plays. Reliable. Daring. Funny. Charming. Has probably had a dozen girlfriends, or maybe not. Nobody has been able to get any concrete answer on that one question, but he's definitely a lady's man, his fan club primarily consisting of girls and women that claim they would leave their current lives just to marry him if he so much as hinted interest. Or at least that's what many of the magazines, both sports and gossip ones say about him

Not to be too full of himself, but Kazuya thinks that much of what they say has some foundation. Yeah, people like Yoichi and Jun know better but he has to agree that his catching skills are unparalleled. He might also really like sending magazine covers with blown up images of his smiling (smirking) face to Yoichi just to get a scathing reply or an angry call. His only response is his lady killer (annoying) laugh

He knows he's always being watched by someone, but it completely slips his mind that anything could go wrong on that day

The headlines are brutal and he's gotten many messages and calls from his friends. He hasn't really answered because, well, he hasn't been able to. But he knows what they're saying. He's laying at the hospital with bandages covering most of his torso. He has a sense of deja vu, having been in a similar position when he'd been in high school, but this is much, much worse. Something happened and everyone is scrambling to find out what

Everyone except Rei, who has been detained. The tabloids are lapping this up like it's the sip of water they've finally been allowed after being stuck in a desert for months. Except that they're ruining the lives of the people Kazuya loves the most

He sees different news channels trying to get interviews from the few people that make up his friends. They want to know about Rei from high school. They've dug up her whole life's story and put it on full blast. They want to know about Kazuya, as if they haven't already told all there is to say, invented and created his whole career. They talk about how Rei pretty much scouted him from a very young age. The same women that claim they would do anything for Kazuya have turned razer sharp, claiming that "they knew it all along" and that Rei "had it coming"

They all twist the information for entertainment and Kazuya closes his eyes, disgusted at what they say about her.

There had been an accident. His car had been hit and he knows he needed surgery. Later they found out it was all a setup and he went from being one of the richest people and baseball players in Japan to having nothing. His career may as well be over. It will take too long for him to recover. Games won't wait.

Kazuya throws the remote in his hand and wants to tell them all its lies. He knows Rei would never do something like this. She's smart. It doesn't make sense. As much as Rei will follow a gut instinct, especially if it's about recruiting potential, it's always based on logic. There is no logic here.

His name flashes on multiple headlines and all he wants to scream is no, I didn't she say she stole my money!

The machines connected to his body have been beeping for a while now and finally, nurses and doctors run in. They try to get him to calm down but all he can do is repeat It wasn't her! It wasn't her! Rei would never! Tell them to stop!

Soon he feels drowsy and he realizes he's been sedated.

Before he closes his eyes he sees a picture of Rei next to the news anchor. Her hair is down, her eyes look haunted, but her posture is proud. She's not in her usual suit. Instead, she's wearing that dreaded green top, almost drowning her, making her pale skin paler. She doesn't look right. It's not the Rei he knows. The Rei he owes everything to.

He feels the tears burn his eyes.

----

TWO.

It takes a little over a year for things to "settle" down, but once the storm is over, everything is ruined.

Kazuya still manages to get his face blown up on magazine covers, but this time it's for a different reason. He's now considered a victim and he hates the images of him being wheeled out of the hospital. Of the tabloids somehow getting a shot of his bloodshot eyes, his pale skin, and his hunched shoulders. He wishes his attorney had allowed Kazuya to do something, but everything was too precarious, we have to be careful. Careful of what? He can no longer play baseball. He was already pushing the age of acceptability, only being allowed to continue contracts because he was so good, was still quick, was dedicated in mind, body, and soul to the game. But now he was injured, would be in rehab, and nobody knew if he'd still be able to move as great as before. Nobody would take that risk

Rei is finally released, but her life is ruined too. Hers is worse than Kazuya's will ever be. Not just because she's the supposed mastermind of the accident and subsequent disappearance of his capital, but because she's a woman. It's made him sick how she's been torn apart and left behind. She had already been forcefully (through great results) making her own space at the table. This was just the excuse to make her disappear. Nobody wanted a criminal as their associate. The label was tarnished and it would take time to rebuild their name. "Apologies" had been passed around, but nobody would take the risk of allowing her space again

Nobody thought to ask her side of the story, to reach out and help. She was alone. Nobody could legally take what she's rightfully earned, but they can pile fines upon fines. She is "free to go" but they have severely limited what she can do.

It only makes sense that she finally retires. Kazuya goes to see her with the Seidou team. He breaks when he finally sees what they've done to her, all in "his name", to "protect him". Rei is strong, logical, smart, but she can't help but allow herself to show a bit of emotion at that moment. She wipes away at Kazuya's face, "There's nothing left for me here and there's no use crying. The only way to go now is forward."

Chris recommends that Kazuya go to the same rehab facility he went to in America.

Kazuya doesn't want to leave. It feels like admitting defeat, like running away, like he's abandoning his friends.

Yoichi grits his teeth, tells Kazuya he wants to punch him for being so stupid, "But hitting an injured person isn't my style, even though it's YOU."

There is little progress on his health, both physical and mental, and then Yoichi, who has been singlehandedly taking care of him whenever he has a moment to spare, nearly begs him, "Kazuya, please. Go. Don't let this defeat you. I don't want to admit it but I miss seeing that stupidly smug look on your face. Remember what Rei said. You have to keep moving forward!"

He can't help but laugh one night when he can't sleep, Yoichi's words and his concerned face plaguing his mind. He can't believe he almost let this defeat him. He can't believe he was down enough to force his best friend to make such a face, to make him cry for his sake. He feels like he's let everyone down, especially Rei.

He calls Chris a few days later.

Before leaving, he logs into his Twitter account, which, like any other media source, he's been avoiding for the past year. Someone has obviously logged in and cleared his notifications and as his last stand, no first, because even now "they have to be careful", Kazuya quote RTs an article he hasn't even read, but he doesn't need to. He chooses it because it has one of those headlines. He presses send and logs out.

I NEVER said she stole my money.

----

THREE.

It's two years when he finally comes back to Japan. His rehab had ended months ago but there was a part of him that had been afraid to come back. He's sure Yoichi had sensed it, which is why he'd pretty much dragged him back.

He remembers the conversation they had. It had been really late in Japan, he's sure that Yoichi was on the verge of passing out, could hear every yawn he tried to hide, but he wouldn't let Kazuya hang up, "I'm not hanging up until you agree."

Kazuya sighs, "There's nothing for me to do out there anyway. Here, I've been helping at the hospital."

"But you don't even like that kind of stuff! I bet you're bored out of your mind," Yoichi countered, and Kazuya has to admit that he's not exactly wrong. He misses the excitement from the diamond, feeling the burn on his thighs as he squats behind the batter, signaling different plays to his catchers, the feel of the ball as it lands perfectly in his gloved palm, the roar of the crowd as they once more strikeout another enemy batter. But he can't have any of that. This year Kazuya turns 30 and he has become stiff. He can't move as dexterously as before.

He hears some shuffling on the other end, as if Yoichi is changing positions on his bed, "Look. Not many people know this but...this is actually my last year playing."

Kazuya freezes at that. He knows Yoichi is still keeping up with his own records, has won his team countless matches for his boldness, knows they would never want to let him go. He briefly fears that maybe an injury is involved but shakes his head. No, Yoichi would tell him if that's the case, so then, "Why?"

"That's why I called and I need you to come back," there's another pause, not long, "I'm getting married."

Kazuya blanks out for a moment and then stops what he's doing altogether (he turns off the stove, he'd been making breakfast but this is more important. Besides, he had almost been done), "Married? Did you kidnap some poor girl? I haven't even heard of you dating."

"KAZUYA," he hears Yoichi yell, "I didn't kidnap anyone! And that's because my PR team has been making sure to keep things tightly sealed, and I guess we also haven't been able to see each other much too." That last part is mumbled but Kazuya catches it anyway.

Kazuya hums, still disbelieving, but only slightly. He knows Yoichi wouldn't kid about something like this so if he says he's getting married, he's getting married, "Congratulations then. Not sure how someone found you husband material, but they do say there's a type for everyone. How'd you meet her?"

"You are such a dick," Yoichi hisses, "How are we still even friends?"

Kazuya sometimes wonders the same thing. Yoichi has been with him at his best and worst and has never given up on him. He laughs, "My great personality?"

Yoichi snorts right before laughing, "Yeah right. Anyway, so I met this guy-"

"A husband?" Kazuya cuts him off, genuinely curious, but also can't help but tease, "You hid it so well with all those magazines. I'm sure nobody suspected. No wonder your team is doing such a great job at hiding this."

Yoichi yells into the phone, "Let me finish asshole! No! It's not a guy, her name is Wakana! And she's the childhood friend of this guy I met!"

Kazuya makes a tsk noise, "Yoichi, did you steal her from this guy? Are you a homewrecker?"

Instead of getting mad, Yoichi snorts, "As if. Can you believe Wakana was actually in love with Sawamoron for years and he didn't realize."

Kazuya adds, "So you seduced her?" before Yoichi can continue with the story.

"No? I mean, I'm not sure," but they both know that Yoichi probably couldn't seduce anyone even if he tried. Charmed, yes, but outright seduce? And a girl he liked? Very unlikely, "But she'd been tired of waiting and so I met her after she'd confessed and he rejected her."

"Hmm," Kazuya interrupts again, "So you took advantage when she was down. That makes more sense. She was probably so down about being rejected she would have said yes to anyone. Sadly that someone was you."

Yoichi is flabbergasted, "Take advantage?! MIYUKI, that's not- I'd never - just let me finish!"

Kazuya laughs, "Ok, ok. So how did you meet her? I won't interrupt again."

Just like that, Yoichi calms down and Kazuya notes the happiness in his voice as he laughs, not at Kazuya, but at something, the memory perhaps, and Kazuya is slightly jealous. He's not sure at what or who.

"So this kid, Sawamura, we were going to meet up at the park. He had something to tell me, but then I see him running after this girl, yelling about money or something. So I cut her off-"

Kazuya can't help but laugh, "Y-Yoichi, did you, did you attack the poor girl?"

"Didn't you say you weren't going to interrupt?!" Yoichi screeches, but he starts laughing a bit too, "And no, I didn't attack her but, well..."

There's a groan on the other end and Kazuya can imagine his best friend blushing to the tips of his ears, "I pulled her by the arm and she was surprised, but then she did something and next thing I know I'm on the ground, looking up at her and Sawamura is laughing like he's seen the most hilarious thing ever!"

He wonders if that kid was laughing as hard as he is now. He feels the tears tickling his eyes, his cheeks hurt, and he feels the force of his laugh pulling on his stomach, "I already like the girl. What happened next?"

Yoichi lets him laugh but his voice is annoyed, not at him he notes, but at what happens next, "So Sawamoron comes up finally and he knows the girl and I'm confused and just got thrown to the ground by a girl that doesn't even reach my chin, and I ask him why he was yelling about a thief, because that's what he was doing."

More shifting on Yoichi's end, "And you know what he said to me?"

"What?"

"He goes "I never said she stole my money!" so I knock him over the head because yeah, he's right, he was YELLING IT. Everyone in the goddamn park heard it! Made him buy me dinner and everything."

Kazuya feels a lump in his throat but pushes it aside, he turns the stove on again to finish preparing his breakfast, "I guess for Wakana I can go back. When's the wedding? And will I be your best man?"

----

FOUR.

Kazuya hasn't even been home a month when Yoichi walks into his apartment with their old Seidou team. Everyone seems to be there, even the first years like Ryo's little brother and Furuya. There really isn't anything Kazuya can do but move aside so that everyone can come inside. At the end of the group, right after the first years enter, he spots someone he doesn't know. A kid with unruly brown hair, brown eyes, and tanned skin who looks slightly nervous. His posture is too stiff but he's also looking around curiously.

Yoichi notices Kazuya looking at him and comes over for introductions. He pulls the kid into a side hug, "Kazuya, this is Sawamura, Wakana's friend."

Kazuya looks him over. He's heard a few things about him from Yoichi, "So this is Sawamoron?" he teases. He can't help the lift of his lips as the kid splutters in indignation.

A high pitched, "Kuramochi-senpai! You can't call me that anymore, we're practically family now!"

Yoichi howls, slapping the kid on the back, "You're always going to be a moron Sawamura, hyahaha!"

Sawamura grits his teeth for a second before standing up straight, stretching out his hand towards Kazuya, "Good afternoon, It's a pleasure to meet you! My name is Sawamura Eijun! Thank you for inviting me!!"

Kazuya looks at the outstretched hand for a moment before he doubles over laughing. Sawamura let's out another unidentified sound before yelling, "That's so rude Miyuki Kazuya!!" but he hasn't dropped his arm.

Kazuya takes a breath, isn't surprised he knows his name (briefly wonders if he knows who he is), right before taking that tanned hand into his own. Sawamura's hold is firm, if a bit sweaty, nerves probably, "Well, as you so clearly let my neighbors know, my name is Miyuki Kazuya." He pauses, "And I didn't invite you."

Sawamura pales slightly, looks over to Yoichi who just makes a rude noise, "Really Kazuya? You have to be a dick right off the bat?"

Kazuya only smiles brightly, finally letting go of the kid's hand, looks around his house, and says, "Actually, I didn't invite any of you over. Why are you all here?"

The others have already settled into his kitchen and, he peers through the doorway, there are bottles of coke and beer and the smell of oily pizza in the air. Jun has already made himself at home on his couch, a paper plate with a pizza on it. He's halfway into that slice and Kazuya doesn't know why Jun didn't just take an extra slice or two with him before settling down. Ryo and Haruichi are putting things in his fridge. He realizes now how empty his fridge must have been. He had been meaning to go grocery shopping but he supposes he hadn't had the energy to go. Kanemaru is clearing up some of the boxes he had yet to unbox, reading the labels Chris had helped him write, and arranging them accordingly.

He knows that many of these guys are still part of the leagues, wonders how they managed to take a moment to raid his home (notices a few faces are missing, like Yuki but he would have been REALLY surprised if they'd managed to get him to come over). He remembers how they'd made it a routine to visit him when they were at Seidou, knowing he could get lost in strategizing and numbers quickly. He feels a penetrating gaze and turns to see the new kid watching him intently. Kazuya can't help the grin that grows on his face and it's finally starting to feel like home.

He motions the two in, "Well, you may as well come in. Everyone is already inside. Feel free to raid my fridge and make a mess in my new kitchen."

Yoichi laughs, pulling Sawamura inside with him. The kid still looks slightly off-balance, but he sits next to the first years like he belongs and he wonders why this picture looks so right.

Yoichi dives in for the last slice of pepperoni pizza just as Sawamura is about to reach for it and then loudly exclaims, "Hey Kazuya, wanna hear something funny?"

Kazuya has already grabbed his own plate and he wonders how he missed all of these pizza boxes when they first came inside. He grabs one with sausage and mushroom, "Hm?"

"So while we were getting the pizza, we sent Sawamura to go get the drinks, right?"

Sawamura, who had just taken a drink from his can of soda, instantly spits it out and Kazuya is both intrigued and disgusted as he sees the drink mixed with spit cover his table, "Kuramochi-senpai, don't!"

He sees Kanemaru chuckling and Jun roars from the living room. Apparently, there were many witnesses to this apparently funny story. Haruichi pats Sawamura's back softly while the kid's face glows red. Kazuya is momentarily worried he might faint but then curiosity wins out, "Oh?"

Yoichi and he share a look, "Get this, we all gave him our share, right? So he goes in and comes back all mad, saying we didn't give him the right amount, but then, but then," It seems the rest of it is too funny for Yoichi to continue because he starts laughing and he notices Sawamura cover his face. He mumbles something but Kazuya doesn't catch it.

Ryo helps him out. He's also amused, a smirk on his face, "The girl stole his change."

Sawamura uncovers his face and yells, "I never said she stole my money!"

There's a moment of silence before...

Jun. He'd come back into the kitchen to get more pizza, "Who else could it have been? Had to be the girl at the counter, or did you just give up your money?"

Kuramochi, "Easy prey, how you're even a teacher is beyond me."

Kanemaru, "Wait. So it wasn't the cashier?"

Even Kazuya can't help but ask, laughter tickling his words, "Emphasis on "she"?"

Sawamura seems to realize his error and covers his face again. He's mumbling again but instead of being annoyed by the bad habit, Kazuya thinks it's almost cute.

"Haruichi?" Ryo questions and Sawamura uncovers his face to yell, "Onii-san! That's not fair! Haruichi you can't tell, you promised!"

Haruichi is looking back and forth between them, "Well..."

Then Furuya explains all, "He was flirting with the delivery guy."

It somehow gets even louder inside his house and Kazuya can't believe he thought of not returning. It's true that his baseball career is over, but this is where his family is at. This is where his life is truly at. He laughs until the tears in his eyes fall.

They spend hours getting him up to speed on gossip.

----

FIVE.

Even though he's only known Sawamura for a few days, maybe weeks, he's the one that keeps Kazuya company the most. And there's a big reason for that named Kuramochi Yoichi. Even though, or perhaps because, it's nearing the end of his contract, Yoichi gets busier. There are some rumors as to why he's finally leaving baseball, but just like he'd told Kazuya, everything is still under wraps. There are no incriminating photos and no face to put to those rumors jealous girls spread online. Kazuya wonders how things will turn out once Yoichi fesses up but until then, Sawamura becomes his shadow

One, he's not bound to such a strenuous schedule (Yoichi told him Sawamura is the grade school teacher at one of the local schools not far from Kazuya's new place. His new house is conveniently placed so close because it will soon be Kazuya's new workplace and they just happen to be on break now), and second...well, Kazuya's not sure. Yoichi didn't want to tell him. Not exactly

He remembers the last time he actually met up with his best friend.

Yoichi had invited him over for dinner and Sawamura had come up somehow (Kazuya comes to realize that Sawamura comes up in their lives very often). Yoichi had been contemplative. They'd just finished watching a movie and were just sitting there in the dark, the credits rolling.

"You know. If Sawamura had actually been interested in Wakana...I don't think I'd have ever had a chance with her. There's just something about him...he's so..." Yoichi makes vague hand movements, "you know?"

Kazuya laughs and wonders if this is what best men have to deal with with their to-be grooms. Jitters, he's heard them called, but he was sure this feeling was supposed to happen days before the wedding, not so far ahead when there wasn't even a date finalized, "Already second-guessing the married life?"

Yoichi doesn't even take the bait. He just sighs and leans back on the couch, "No, I'm serious. There's just something about Sawamura, he's so honest and hardworking. I can see why Wakana liked him."

"Careful, or I might start to think you actually want to marry Sawamura instead."

Yoichi kicks him halfheartedly, "Dumbass."

Their feet are still touching and Yoichi nudges him, "He's a good kid you know."

Kazuya leans out to grab his drink from the low table, takes a sip, "He does seem like it. Although he's a bit..." He tries to find the right word. Dense? Airheaded? No..."innocent?"

Yoichi laughs, "Yes! The stories I could tell you."

It gets quiet and Kazuya enjoys it. It's been years since the two of them have done something like this.

Yoichi breaks the silence again, "You know...Rei actually tried scouting him."

Kazuya takes another swig of his drink, deep, and tries to wash away the feelings of guilt. He hasn't spoken to Rei since the incident. Hasn't really asked about her although he knows she's ok, thanks to Chris

But he's curious now. If Rei had been interested in him then he was undoubtedly good talent, "What happened?"

Yoichi scoffs, "The idiot turned her down! Said he didn't need any fancy schools to play baseball."

Kazuya can't help the snort he lets out into his drink. He hasn't known Sawamura long but he can somehow imagine the face he'd make, how loud he would yell that statement with conviction, "Too bad." He's sure Sawamura could have been someone if he'd come to Seidou and he somehow feels cheated of something

"What position?"

"Pitcher, a southpaw, nasty throw," Yoichi grips his cup tightly. He looks over at him, "He's not a professional but he does still play."

It's a subtle nudge that Kazuya ignores.

Which is probably why he finds Sawamura so often on his doorstep.

Today he's managed to wrangle Kazuya out of his house, but only because it's work-related. The summer heat isn't terrible today so the two decide to walk and even though it's not that far, Kazuya finds himself lightly perspiring. Perhaps he's let himself go more than he thought, and he begins planning a timetable to get his fitness in a better state. Meanwhile, Sawamura is all smiles

"Hurry up Miyuki Kazuya!" He's already at the side door, opening it with his staff key, and Kazuya wonders if they should even be here. There are hardly any cars parked outside and the school is obviously void of children. Classes don't start until next week

"You don't have to call me by my full name," Kazuya tells him as he enters the building. Sawamura slides past him after closing the door, making sure it locks properly, "You can call me Miyuki-senpai."

"What?!" Sawamura's voice echoes in the hallway, "Why should I call you that?!"

"Because you're younger," he pats Sawamura's head and grins, "And smaller."

He slaps his hand away, a blush on his face, "I'm not small! And you're not even that much taller!!"

He stands closer to Kazuya and points at the few centimeters difference between them. Kazuya pushes him back, "Miyuki-senpai."

Sawamura just rolls his eyes and continues walking, "You really do have a terrible personality Miyuki Kazuya!"

Kazuya just laughs, "Thanks!"

"Not a compliment!" Sawamura yells and then points to the rooms in the hall they're in, "I'm usually here with the kids. Since the school isn't that big you'll probably get kids as young as eight and as old as thirteen in your class too, since you're the only gym teacher until Kuramochi-senpai gets married."

Kazuya nods, "Ok, Sawamura...sensei."

Kazuya notes how easy it is to rile up Sawamura. How his face will quickly turn red and his lips will form pouts or grimaces, his body reacting so honestly so quickly. Now he brings up his hands to cover his ears as he yells, "Don't call me that!!"

"Then stop calling me by my full name, it's weird."

"MIYUKI KA-"

Kazuya somehow manages to raise his voice enough to speak over Sawamura, "So Sawamura-sensei, where do the kids go out to play? Sensei?"

Sawamura looks like he's about to burst and goes off yelling. Miyuki follows him, laughing, their voices echoing in tandem

They end up outside behind the school somewhere. Even though it's small, Kazuya is impressed by how well maintained it is. There is a small playground to the side, which has been recently repainted, signs marking the walls and tape clearly discouraging anyone from touching. The mats at the bottom look worn but not in bad shape. Then there is a track that circles what looks like enough field to be a neighborhood. Most of it is empty and Sawamura's talking about how sometimes the kids will go out there and play soccer or volleyball or really whatever sports they need that requires a lot of space. The only place that looks like it truly has a defined purpose is the baseball field.

He feels excited and scared at the same time, wants to run to home plate, to feel the dirt path against his feet, crouch, and take in the view. But he also thinks this is a bad idea. Maybe he shouldn't have come here, shouldn't have accepted the job. He knows why they want him, why they're willing to wait a year for Yoichi to come and teach. He's not sure if he can take the pressure

"Miyuki-senpai," he turns to Sawamura, who is pouting.

He's not sure why he feels himself calm down, perhaps it's because he'll take any distraction, even if it's loud Sawamura, or maybe it's because Sawamura looks ridiculous with his cheeks puffed out and his eyebrows scrunched up between his eyes. Kazuya smiles. It hurts a bit to do so, "Is this all just for the little gremlins? Lucky them, I didn't have something so big at my disposal when I was at school."

Sawamura suddenly inflates as he grins, "Yeah me neither! I'm from the countryside from a school even smaller than this! Wakana and I had to go to the other side of town with our friends if we wanted to play baseball. That's sort of what it's like here too. We share with some of the other schools and really anyone is welcome to come here as long as the kids aren't out playing."

"Wakana, huh," Kazuya notes. He hasn't actually met the bride-to-be yet, "Is she in the habit of taking people's money?"

Sawamura looks confused and perhaps a bit upset, "What?"

Kazuya only smirks, "I heard how Yoichi met her."

Understanding fills his eyes and he groans, "I keep telling Kuramochi-senpai not to tell that story! It's all lies! Lies! Come on, let's go to the gym, your to-be base."

They head back inside and Kazuya feels the smile that spreads on his face is lighter, amused. It's relaxing being with Sawamura, "So what, she wasn't stealing your money?"

"No!" Sawamura defends, "I never said she stole my money! It was all a misunderstanding!!"

"So what? She was just borrowing it?" Kazuya pushes and can't help but laugh as Sawamura goes red.

"I-It, my, NO! She just grabbed my wallet!! But she wasn't stealing it!"

----

SIX.

Kazuya hasn't been teaching for long when it's time to prepare for Sports Day and he forgets how tiring it can be. Sawamura is ecstatic the whole week leading up to the moment all the kids are let loose to run and play, and he's not sure how the flow of energy works, who feeds off who, but everyone seems to be ready to burst with enthusiasm by then. Kazuya feels like he's the only one who is burnt out. He's not usually used to so much happening, at least not like this

The school asks him to give an encouraging speech before the event begins, which Sawamura jealously admits had been his job the last two years, but he grins all the same. He encourages him to do his best, just like he does to the children and Kazuya isn't sure if he should be offended or glad when he feels the flat of Sawamura's palm on his back.

By then, Yoichi has finally wrapped things up with his team. He still has a few more interviews scheduled, but he's essentially removed himself (as much as he can) from the public eye. He's announced he's going to get married and has been asked many times about his to-be wife, but just like Kazuya, everyone is kept in the dark. On the few nights Yoichi manages to call him, to check up on him, Kazuya teases that maybe this is the most elaborate plan he's ever seen, that maybe this Wakana girl doesn't even exist

Yoichi just laughs, "What? Is The Great Miyuki Kazuya actually curious?"

Kazuya scoffs, "Of course not, and don't call me that. I can't get Sawamura to stop, I don't want you doing the same. It's so weird."

They talk until they're both ready to pass out but Yoichi tells him he'll be there and that he'll bring Wakana too. There's something strange with the way he says this but it's late, they've both been up for too long, and Kazuya doesn't remember the unease the next day

He doesn't remember until Sports Day, right before it happens.

It's usually a big event with parents and friends and the neighborhood coming by to see all their children perform at their best. This school is slightly different because of its size. It isn't just their kids (as Sawamura likes to say and Kazuya, reluctantly, has started to call his students), but a few students from two or three of the neighboring smaller schools. He's never seen the field so packed with kids. There are also a lot of cameras and flashing and suddenly Kazuya feels uncomfortably warm. This year it's not only locals that are here. He can see various news channels documenting the event and there are probably other labels walking around, trying to figure out what the next scoop will be. Or perhaps they've already been hinting at it but Kazuya has been avoiding all the gossip. He briefly wonders if they're here for him and while this might be slightly true, he's sure they're more likely to be here to catch a glimpse of Yoichi and Wakana

He decides to stick with Sawamura for most of the day.

Sawamura seems to be oblivious to all the attention, focusing on the kids, high-fiving everyone who is going to race, yelling encouragements as they pass him by, and yelling out happily as the kids make the baskets and reach the finish lines. Kazuya tries to show his support as well and Sawamura drags him from one event to the next. The parents love him as much as the children do. He briefly wonders if Sawamura will have any voice left for the next day

It's around the time the kids finally get their break for lunch (and that Sawamura pulls him over to an empty patch of grass so that they can finally rest as well, how Kazuya was able to crouch for hours on end before is almost a mystery to him now, he really HAS let himself go) that he starts to hear them

"I didn't say she stole MY money. Did you really not know?" "Is she REALLY here? "The NERVE of her." "We should tell the principal to kick her out. Where is she?"

Everything starts to go quiet as Kazuya looks around. There are too many people around, but he manages to find her by the fence behind the diamond. She's looking right at him and Kazuya feels himself stop breathing for a moment. He isn't sure what he was expecting but she looks exactly like she did three years ago, except somehow better. Her hair is up in her typical bun, she's wearing a pink button-up with her trademark pencil skirt. There's a small coat hanging off her arm, which is the only sign he has that she plans to stay for the whole of the day's events.

He gets up, ignores Sawamura's confused, "Miyuki-senpai?" and goes to meet her.

He remembers how Yoichi had sounded over the phone the other day and realizes that when he said her, he hadn't meant Wakana, he had meant Rei. She's smiling at him and once they're close enough, she says, "Miyuki Kazuya, it's been a long time, hasn't it?"

"Rei," he all but whispers and he notices people are looking, the cameras are pointing in their direction and he smiles. He's so happy and relieved to see her. He wonders why he hadn't tried contacting her before, where the guilt and fear have gone. He thanks Yoichi, will thank him later as well, for always doing things like this for him, I'm the worst friend, aren't I? He can already see Yoichi's annoyed face as he threatens to punch him if he says anything so stupid again. He laughs, "It's been way too long. I'm sorry."

He finally has the chance to really apologize for everything, to offer his support, to ask how she's been doing, and he marvels at how Seidou is truly a family. His old teammates haven't just been trying to get him to move forward, they have also been helping Rei regain a semblance of her old life.

When they part, it turns into a game. They both know how things will go so they are bold, they grin, and take each other's hands in a firm shake.

"I'm sure I'll be seeing you on the field in the future." It's not a question.

"Of course." It's a promise.

At the end of the day, Sawamura and he are the last to leave the school since Sawamura offered to stay and clean up (and with him Kazuya). The sun is already on the verge of setting and Kazuya can't wait to take a bath and then crawl into bed. He doesn't want to wake up until a week from now.

As they're walking home (or really walking to his house because even now, he's never really asked where Sawamura lives, he imagines not far), Kazuya notices how quiet Sawamura is. He bumps his side with his shoulder, "Lost your voice with all that yelling?"

Sawamura looks over at him and shakes his head. Kazuya is momentarily mesmerized by this side of Sawamura. Quiet, almost shy. He's not pouting or angry, his features calm, slightly sharp on his handsome face. The remaining rays of the sun make his eyes look slightly gold and Kazuya wonders why he's suddenly noticing these things, "What's wrong then?"

The temperature had dropped enough that they were now comfortably wearing jerseys. Sawamura mumbles into the collar of his jersey and Kazuya is annoyed, but only slightly. It's that bad habit of Sawamura's and he wonders if he could tease those mumbled words out of him, is about to do that when Sawamura stops walking, closes his eyes, and yells out, "Do you like Miss Rei?!"

Kazuya is left speechless. At least that answers his other teasing question. Sawamura is as loud as always, "What?"

Sawamura opens his eyes, he's blushing and he can't seem to look him in the eye, "Well, there were those rumors...and then today...I mean, she's really pretty and just..." He goes quiet.

There's a lot here he wants to clear up, but he figures he should start with Sawamura's question, "No. At least, not really."

There's a question in those golden-brown eyes and Kazuya continues to explain, "I'm sure everyone on the baseball team liked her at one point. We were all teenagers and she's a really attractive woman, but that's it. Rei...she scouted me, believed that I could go far, pushed me, pretty much built my whole career. She's not really like my mom, not really an older sister...but yeah, like family."

They're both surprised by how honest he's been, which leads him to his own question, "Rumors? So you knew who I was. Is that why you called me by my full name?"

Sawamura looks embarrassed, "Yeah. I, I was curious about Seidou. I bet Kuramochi-senpai already told you about Rei and her coming to scout me?"

Kazuya nods.

They start walking again, "Well, I started seeing your name come up a lot. I always had trouble with my own catchers, I wasn't very good, sometimes my throws would go wild. I guess. I mean, they felt right, but Wakana, she was my main catcher, it was hard for her to catch them. Anyway, I started following your career. And just, well, then that happened and the rumors..."

They're quiet for a moment. Kazuya thinking back to how Yoichi had called Sawamura's pitch a nasty throw, the way Rei had pointed out Sawamura's staring while they talked and how Kazuya should catch for him, "When I saw him pitch, I knew you two would make a great battery. I knew you would be what could push him to greater heights, and that he would influence you too. All of Seidou. He has the heart of an Ace."

He's curious.

"Do you regret it?"

It's been a few minutes but Sawamura follows his question, turns to him, conviction in his burning eyes, "Never!"

----

SEVEN.

Kazuya finally gets to meet Wakana on his birthday. Yoichi tells him they're going out to celebrate at a fancy restaurant and he's not allowed to say no. Since he is the best man at their future wedding, he supposes it would be rude to not meet the bride-to-be so he pulls out one of his old suits, is relieved it still fits, and decides that's enough effort needed on his part. He also decides to forgo the tie and leaves the first two buttons undone. It's classy.

He's not surprised to see Sawamura also at the restaurant, and he's also not surprised to see him sporting a loud outfit. He's also wearing a suit but his shirt is a bright blue with baseball patterns, he's pulled up the suit jacket sleeves to his elbows (which, might he add, does not match his pants, but it somehow works), and he's actually wearing a tie. There's a girl trying to tame his hair but she soon gives up when Sawamura spots him and calls out, "Miyuki Kazu-mmyaa."

"Eijun!" the girl chides him, "We told you to be quiet!"

She's covering his mouth and let's go once he settles down. He rubs his hand through the back of his hair, ruining whatever work the girl must have done, "Sorry."

The girl shakes her head and turns to him, "So you're the famous Miyuki Kazuya, in the flesh."

Kazuya smiles, "And you must be the infamous money stealing Wakana."

They shake hands and Wakana laughs, "The one and only."

Yoichi comes up behind him, "Good, you're here. I thought I was going to have to send someone to drag you out of bed."

They're escorted to the back where they can dine in private. Yoichi walks in the back with him and Kazuya watches the way Sawamura's body faces Wakana even when they're walking. The way she pushes and holds his arm, laughs at what he says. The way that Sawamura lets her choose where she wants to sit and then makes space so that the table decorations aren't in her way. He sits across from her.

Yoichi whispers at him, "See what I mean?"

Kazuya doesn't need to see them interact to know why Wakana once liked Sawamura, but it definitely solidifies their closeness.

Wakana is very pretty. She has short hair that is slightly tinged with red, natural, she mentions when she sees him looking at her, "I get asked a lot." Apparently, it's a color she inherited from her great grandmother

She's as small as Yoichi claimed her to be, which makes her look tiny with her current company. She's wearing a simple and modest blue dress that matches perfectly with the ties Sawamura and Yoichi are wearing. She's just as honest as Sawamura is, and Kazuya wonders if all the people in his life are like that. It's refreshing. He instantly likes her and knows that Yoichi will be happy. It makes him happy too.

They're waiting on their food when Sawamura tells Yoichi that "Miyuki Kazuya" called Wakana a thief. Yoichi puts down his glass of wine, sending his best friend a glare, "I should have known you wouldn't behave!"

Sawamura is quick to respond, "It's all your fault Kuramochi-senpai! You keep telling that stupid story!!"

"The only thing stupid about that story is YOU Bakamura!!"

They look like children snapping at each other across the table and Wakana is just laughing. She turns to Kazuya, "Did he tell you what actually happened?"

Kazuya nods, "Sort of. Something about borrowing a wallet."

Wakana smiles, "Something like that, yes."

"See! I told you I never said she stole my money!!" Sawamura gets up suddenly but nobody notices the waiter coming with trays until the sound of plates falling to the ground and shattering are heard. But the worst part is probably the cake that Sawamura tries to save. Part of it lands on his hands, some of it on the table, but a big portion of it (thanks to Sawamura's interference), is now all over Wakana's dress. Everyone holds their breath, the waiter looks horrified.

Kazuya knows he shouldn't but he snickers and that seems to bring everything back to life. Wakana laughs and tells the waiter it's ok, she pats his hand reassuringly, "But can we get another cake? We'll pay for both of course."

The man is so relieved, he smiles and nods, and says he'll be right back to clean up, that he can also ask someone to help her out. Sawamura looks constipated and ridiculous standing there with chunks of cake in his hands.

"This is so coming out of your wallet Sawamoron!!" Yoichi cries out as he grabs chunks of cake from Wakana's lap and throws it on the table, "And YOU, I can't believe you did that!"

Kazuya only smirks, looks over at Wakana, and says, "Welcome to the family."

It seems like Wakana isn't just depleting Sawamura's accounts, but also stealing hearts.

----

OMAKE (months later)

It's the wedding night when Sawamura decides to crash at Kazuya's house. They're both exhausted and since they're both going to the same place the next morning, Kazuya doesn't make a fuss. When they make it home, they fight about who will take a shower first and Kazuya wins because, ultimately, this is his house so of course he has dibs. Sawamura pouts as he heads to the living room, ok, ok, just go you evil tanuki bastard.

When Kazuya comes out in a white t-shirt and boxers, he finds Sawamura already passed out on the couch, his arm and leg fallen off the side. He notices that he at least had the sense to take off his suit jacket and shirt. He's only wearing his undershirt and his pants have risen up his shins. Everything else is thrown against the back of the couch and his keys, cellphone, camera, and wallet, are all on the table. He's snoring lightly, his breath coming out more like little sighs, and there's a bit of drool where gravity has decided to do its job.

He's about to wake up Sawamura when he remembers something Wakana told him the first time they met. Right before they left the restaurant, she had pulled him aside, telling the other two NOT to come closer, Next time you get the chance, look inside his wallet. I promise it'll be worth it, and don't worry, he won't mind. He yells a lot but that's all there is.

The wallet is right there and Kazuya wishes it had landed the other way. At least like that, it wouldn't feel like he was snooping. No, he wouldn't. He doesn't really understand why Wakana wants him to look inside, but it's not really any of his business. He shakes his head and walks towards the couch. Before he can even reach forward, Sawamura shifts and mumbles a sleepy, "Kazuya."

Kazuya freezes at the stupid smile on Sawamura's face. He feels his face heat up and he's not sure why. He briefly glances at the wallet again, then moves to shake Sawamura's shoulders.

It takes a moment, a testament to how tired Sawamura is, before his brown eyes open and he sleepily mumbles, "Miyuki Kazuya?"

Kazuya hesitates for a moment. He doesn't have extra bedding and he knows sleeping on the couch is uncomfortable. They were going to share the bed, just like he always does whenever Yoichi visits, but suddenly he wonders if maybe this isn't a good idea. He tells Sawamura it's his turn to shower and nearly drags him to the bathroom. He stands outside just to make sure he doesn't pass out inside and somehow Sawamura looks even more drowsy than before. His skin is red from the heat of the water and they head to the bedroom.

Sawamura is out before his head hits the pillow. Kazuya arranges him on the bed properly and covers him with the blanket.

He finds it hard to sleep, the sound of his name coming from Sawamura's sleepy lips echoing in his head.

---

A/N:

I scoured Reddit for some inspiration and found this interesting prompt: "I never said she stole my money has 7 different meanings based on which word is emphasized." I sort of followed the prompt? LOL

things to note: 1. I just googled "prisoner clothes in japan" and green outfits came up, hence why Rei is dressed in a "green top" 2. I don't actually know how legal proceedings go in japan, if it would take longer or less (but this is fanfic so let's not question it) 3. Again, I don't know how long rehabs take but I'm not aiming for accuracy 4. If it wasn't obvious, Sawamura wasn't in the original Seidou team in this fic (lol) 5. Sports day apparently apparently happens around October (and again, Idk much about it)

I don't think I've ever written anything "complete" for this fandom but I hope you all enjoyed, especially you daiyanerd ^^

p.s. This got out of hand omg it's so long and hardly anything happens i hope you guys don't mind Orz Also, I kind of want to write more for this, maybe Sawamura's side of some of the events, maybe just a continuation, idk....

[iamchikara]

Results for Cibernetico - 7 Man Army under the cut.

Match #1: Singles Contest Tony Deppen (2 points) vs. Ophidian (2 points) Funny enough, the Whisper joined Mike Quackenbush on commentary for this match. Deppen is turning more and more into Chuck Taylor as the days go on. Now he’s threatening children. Soon he’ll be wanting hugs. Anyway, fairly hot opener, with Ophidian pulling out a backslide with a bridge to win. According to Quack on commentary, this was called the Snake Trap. Post-match, Ophidian seems to indicate that he’ll be cashing in his points next month. Hey, Moretti’s sitting on them again, so why not? WINNER: Ophidian (3 points), Tony Deppen is out of the standings Match #2: Tag Contest Lucas Calhoun and Axel Ford vs. Hermit Crab and Cajun Crawdad (1 point) The debuting Ford surprised everyone with his wrestling knowledge (maybe MAM got some of that too?), but was soon worn down by the crustaceans and seeking to tag his partner, which Crab and Crawdad did their best to prevent. Eventually, Calhoun and Ford were able to turn that figurative tide on their more experienced opponents, halting Low Tide and finishing off Crawdad with a Samoan drop. Post-match, Oceanea appeared on the vid-screen, warning her subjects that there would be consequences if they kept losing. Of course there should be consequences for that, they’re embarrassing her further with each loss. The Queen of the Deep should not tolerate failure. WINNERS: Lucas Calhoun and Axel Ford (1 point), Hermit Crab and Cajun Crawdad are out of the standings Match #3: Singles Contest Razerhawk vs. Travis Huckabee Solo Darling, more than likely scouting her opponent for next month, joined the announce table here. Huckabee dominated almost the entire match, though Razer mounted a comeback midway through. Unfortunately for Razer, he battled an additional opponent during the match: his own leg, which kept giving out on him. Once he saw this, Huckabee smartly chose to target Razer’s leg, eventually neutralizing him completely. This led to a piledriver and a rather nonchalant cover, getting Huckabee the win. WINNER: Travis Huckabee (1 point) Match #4: Trios Contest The Proteus Wheel vs. the Colony Both teams waste no time in brawling, with the Wheel quickly isolating each ant to take them out one by one. Referee Bryce Remsburg gets ignored by the Wheel, then seemingly gives up completely on trying to enforce any kind of rules in this match, letting the Wheel get away with all sorts of shenanigans right in front of him without any hint of repercussions. (Really now?) As a result, none of the Colony could catch a break, with each ant getting destroyed almost immediately upon re-entering the match. Green, seeing how this was going, decided to pull shenanigans of his own, making sure to even the odds by attacking the Wheel members on the apron before his opponent in the ring. Then Professor Nicodemus intervened to shove Green off the top rope while Bryce wasn’t looking. Amid more brawling, Nicodemus pulled the same stunt again on Fire...and ejected Nicodemus from the proceedings instead of enforcing what should’ve been a DQ ruling. (Still looking for upgrades, Bryce?) Finally, the Colony rebounded, subjecting each member of the Wheel to their own medicine, eventually finishing it off with an Ant Hill on Frantik for the win. WINNERS: The Colony INTERMISSION! Match #5: Cibernetico 2018 Team CHIKARA (Dasher Hatfield, Hallowicked, Icarus, the Proletariat Boar of Moldova, Juan Francisco de Coronado, Boomer Hatfield, and UltraMantis Black) vs. Team Beyond (Chris Dickinson, Brian Milonas, Cam Zagami, Ryan Galeone, John Silver, Alex Reynolds, and Nick Gage) Batting order for Team CHIKARA: Dasher, Boar, de Coronado, Mantis, Boomer, Wicked, Icarus Batting order for Team Beyond: Dickinson, Galeone, Milonas, Zagami, Reynolds, Silver, Gage While Boar and Milonas were facing off early on, de Coronado demanded and received the tag, then attempted to German suplex Milonas. Which just wasn’t going to happen. de Coronado couldn’t even get his arms around Milonas. Eventually things just break down into a straight 7 on 7 brawl. There are dives, there is craziness. When everything is settled, Boomer gets isolated in the ring and has to fend off Team Beyond’s entire batting order. When he finally makes it to his corner, Hallowicked refuses to tag in. Multiple times. Boomer pulls through enough to eliminate Zagami via a rollup... ELIMINATED: Cam Zagami (22 minutes) ...but then falls prey to Reynolds and Silver. ELIMINATED: Boomer Hatfield (23 minutes) Icarus outright refused to get in the ring with Gage, which he can’t be blamed for in light of recent events concerning Gage. Boar soon finished off Reynolds with a Gore. ELIMINATED: Alex Reynolds (26 minutes) Unfortunately, Boar would soon lose his tail to Gage and a pair of scissors, then fall prey to a powerbomb from Galeone. ELIMINATED: The Proletariat Boar of Moldova (31 minutes) Milonas, completing de Coronado’s humiliation from earlier in the match, destroys him with a second rope legdrop. ELIMINATED: Juan Francisco de Coronado (33 minutes) Dasher, realizing that his picks were fairly faulty in the end, gets the remainder of his team together outside for a huddle. It’s Hallowicked who puts his hand in the center first, and the four show solidarity...then take it to their opponents. Seeking out the heaviest guy in the contest, Hallowicked blasted Milonas with Never Wake Up, then he and Icarus utilized Night Falls to take him out of the proceedings. ELIMINATED: Brian Milonas (36 minutes) But then Gage re-entered the fray and put down Mantis with a chokebreaker. ELIMINATED: UltraMantis Black (37 minutes) Gage attempted to do the same on Dasher, but only hit a chokeslam instead, and appeared to be favoring his knee. Dasher soon hit the Jackhammer on Galeone, taking him out of the match. ELIMINATED: Ryan Galeone (40 minutes) Unfortunately for Icarus, his fears were soon realized as he did end up in the ring with Gage. Though he was able to drop Gage with the Shiranui, he chose to go for a Pedigree instead of getting the pin. This got reversed into the chokebreaker, which sealed his fate...and wrecked my Pick’Ems. ELIMINATED: Icarus (42 minutes) Seeing how things were progressing, Hallowicked went to the bag of dirty tricks to help his team, distracting Bryce before low blowing Gage and hitting Never Wake Up to further even the odds. ELIMINATED: Nick Gage (43 minutes) John Silver then proceeded to knock out Hallowicked with a punt kick. ELIMINATED: Hallowicked (44 minutes) Dasher, left alone 2-on-1, fought his hardest, hitting the Grand Slam off the second rope to take out Silver, leading to the third Captain-Captain clash in the history of the Cibernetico match. (The other times this has happened are in the 2004 and 2016 matches.) ELIMINATED: John Silver (48 minutes) Dasher and Dickinson threw down at the close of the match, each kicking out of each other’s finisher, but Team Beyond would prove victorious, as Dickinson finished off Dasher with two Pazuzu Bombs, the second of which drove Dasher into the bottom turnbuckle. ELIMINATED: Dasher Hatfield (52 minutes) SOLE SURVIVOR: Chris Dickinson WINNERS: Team Beyond

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[69thfangirl]

Best GPU for PC.

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Style: The Aorus GTX 1070 Gambling Box is one of the cutest eGPU. Measuring 6.4 x 8.4 x 3.8 inches and weighing 5.2 lbs, it is the tiniest box we analyzed. It is the ideal size for those who have very little room to spare. Very similar to Aorus laptops such as the X7 v6, the Gambling Box is swathed in black aluminum. The silver chrome avian logo gleams on top front of the unit. A set of big grates sit along either side of the machine allowing for airflow along with a wonderful perspective of the GTX 1070 Mini GPU inside. And should you would like to match on the move, the Aorus also will come with a little carrying case for stow-and-go convenience.

Ports: Despite its diminutive dimensions, the Gambling Box includes lots of vents. There are 3 USB 3.0 vents, an orange quick-charge USB 3.0 interface, a HDMI, a DisplayPort, a set of DVI-2 vents, a Thunderbolt 3 along with also the power jack.

Access: Unlike other eGPUs, the Gambling Box includes all the GTX 1070 Mini GPU installed.

Compatibility: Although we attempted using the box together with all the MacBook Pro 13 along with the Blade Stealth, the ThinkPad T470 was the only system that realized the Aorus.

Worth : When you see the Gambling Box's $589.99 cost, it seems like it is the costliest eGPU on the market. But because in regards pre-installed with a GPU, you do not need to think about shelling out much more cash for a card. This makes it the most economical option in the long term. But because you eliminate the ability to switch out GPUs, then you may end up buying another Gaming Box in a couple of years after the GTX 1070 can not cut the mustard.

A no-frills buy, the Sonnet EFFX Breakaway Box provides little in the way of vents and layout. But it's easy to get into and set up the cardand this box may be OK for men and women that only want to match in their notebook.

Layout: aside from the curved edges along front and a blue backlit squiggle intended to resemble a"S," that the Sonnet EGFX Breakaway Box will not turn heads. The 13.4 x 8 x 7.3-inch, 7.1 pound box is quite squat and broad and convinced to take a sizable distance in your desk. Two metal lattices on the faces of the unit make certain that the GPU receives appropriate airflow.

Ports: Like the AKiTiO Node, the Breakaway Box simply Provides a Thunderbolt 3 interface and a port to the AC power cable.

Access:xGetting in the Breakaway Box entails removing two black bolts onto the rear of the box and lifting off the surface.

Compatibility: Despite several efforts, we can just get the Breakaway Box to operate together with the ThinkPad T470.

Worth: At $258.99, the Breakaway Box is your least expensive eGPU we have examined, and together with all the plain-Jane layout and shortage of vents it reveals. Throw in our 419.99 GPU, and you have got a grand total of $679.98.

The Node provides a somewhat boring design and unintuitive access. The eGPU hardly has some interfaces, and it was compatible with just one from 2 Windows laptops we attempted. Which when you consider it, puts it on a level with all the minimalist ultraportables it is hoping to fortify.

Layout: You will find slick black boxes such as the Razer Core, then there is the AKiTiO Node. A silver emblem adorned with a bootleg version of this Marvel Avenger's"A" on the front part of the machine is that the black aluminum box just bling. Whatever card you put from the Node will have tons of atmosphere, thanks to grates on front and side of this box. A spider net cut toward the left back provides air to the grid. Measuring 16.9 x 8.9 x 5.7 inches and weighing 10.8 lbs, the Node is your longest eGPU we analyzed, which means you will absolutely have to scout out some distance until you make that purchase.

Ports: The AKiTiO Node includes a Thunderbolt 3 interface and a power interface. That is it, which means that you may forget all idea of VR on account of the absence of a USB 3.0 port. You could try extending the Rift or even Vive's rather brief cables round to the notebook, however I doubt it'd work.

The big handle from the trunk is non -instinctive, as my initial inclination was to pull out instead of push . Lots of my coworkers wanted to pull rather than push. The internal case rests to a course, but if you push the entire setup from this cover, you face the chance of eliminating from said groove and struggling to revive it.

Worth: The Node is just one of those less costly eGPUs among the listing at $268. And for this price, you get a rather bare-bones system which has to subsequently be bolstered using a GPU. For our testing, the last cost of this Node is $688.98, that is more expensive than the Aorus Gambling Bbox.

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Best Gaming Laptop Under 300

Gaming Laptop Buying Guide 8 Important Buying Tips

Gaming laptops are great for dedicated gamers with mobile lifestyles, ranging from college students hoping to play Gears 5 anywhere on campus to businesspeople who want to place their Wall Street bets and play Forza Horizon 4 all during a train commute. Whatever uses you have planned for your machine, there are a lot of intricacies to laptop gaming, so do your research.

We've whipped up this handy-dandy guide, so you'll know all the important ins and outs of your prospective machine before you hit the buy button. From advice on choosing between SSDs and HDDs to insider scoops on where to find the best prices on gaming laptops, here are some essential tips for finding the right gaming notebook for you.

Pick the best GPU for you

Without getting too technical, here's the skinny about GPUs: They accelerate your machine's creation of images. Because games pump out a metric ton of images, getting a laptop with a dedicated GPU is important. We recommend most gamers consider a laptop armed with a GTX 1060, which offers more than enough horsepower to handle modern AAA games like Control and Devil May Cry 5 at a price that won't force you to sell a kidney. Weaker but cheaper, GTX 1050-equipped laptops can be a solid option as well.

If you're only interested in playing indie, visually minimalistic or older (i.e., Xbox 360-era) games, you'll probably be able to scrape by with a low-end integrated graphics card like the UHD 620. But I prefer AMD APUs like Ryzen 3 3200U, because they have a higher base clock and a higher amount of VRAM. On the flip side of that, if you're feeling like J. Paul Getty and have all the money in the world, you might want to check out machines with the RTX 2080, the GPU currently at the top of the geek pyramid. The 2080 is a monster, built to handle 4K resolutions, ultra-graphics settings and fancy features like real-time ray tracing at 60+ frames per second.

Get a clue about RAM and CPU

Your CPU handles a lot of game-related calculations, like physics and AI. Therefore, you'll need a great CPU to match your GPU, because if either component is weak, it'll bottleneck the other one and stymie performance.

In general, bigger numbers mean better performance with CPUs, so if you can afford to get an Intel Core i7 CPU over a Core i5, go for it. Core i3s aren't going to play nice with flashy modern games, so avoid those. Every CPU has a clock speed, and again, bigger numbers are better. A processor with a 3.3-GHz clock speed will outperform one that reaches 2.2 GHz. As for the number of CPU cores, aim for quad-core or above, since dual-cores aren't as capable in gaming. Regarding RAM, make sure your prospective laptop has at least 8GB, since 4GB won't be enough for most major games.

AMD’s story is different. AMD generally provides great processing power on value. If your budget is low like $300, then I advise to go for AMD’s Ryzen 3 3200U based laptops. They provide batter performance than 10th gen Ice Lake processors. As for RAM, the more the RAM, the better the performance in case of AMD.

You can  see best gaming Laptops under $300 available in 2020.

SSD vs. HDD: Who wins?

The only thing you need to know about SSDs and HDDs is that SSDs are generally a bit more expensive and can load your games way faster than HDDs. If you can find a laptop in your price range with an SSD, aim for that.

MORE: Best Gaming Laptops 2019

If the laptops you're ogling have only HDDs, it's not the end of the world; things will just be a bit slower. Either way, make sure your prospective laptop packs at least 1TB of storage (1,024 gigabytes), because game installations are getting fatter by the day. Seriously, Rainbow Six Siege sucks up over 70 gigabytes by itself.

Size matters

If you're looking to game on the go, get a laptop that's backpack friendly. Look for a screen size of 14 inches or less for maximum portability. Also check the weight, because lugging around laptops weighing over 5 pounds can be a chore. Razer has some hot-off-the-press thin-and-tiny gaming laptops if you're in the market for mobility.

Alternatively, if you don't plan to move your laptop around much get a 10-plus-pound, 15.6-inch or 17.3-inch foldable gaming tank like the aptly named MSI GT75 Titan. The main benefit of this kind of laptop, beyond just the bigger screen, is that it will tend to come with much stronger hardware. And with that extra muscle, you can game with unlimited power (Palpatine, 2005).

Display your way

Read reviews on which laptops have the richest, most vibrant displays if that's a big deal to you. And remember you'll likely be getting a 1080p screen if you don't plan on shelling out more than $1,500 to reach the 4K price zone. Touch screens also increase costs, but they aren't necessary for lots of people, so avoid models with those screens if you want to save cash.

MORE: Best Laptops of 2019

Keep an eye out for laptops that support Nvidia G-Sync or AMD FreeSync, both of which mitigate the screen tearing that happens when your computer produces images at a rate that's out of sync with your display's refresh rate. G-Sync and FreeSync aren't must-have technologies, but they are useful if you want to avoid potential distortions on your screen when playing games.

Be careful about brands

The big-name gaming-laptop brands all charge a premium for laptops with their logos, so be wary of spending more for less just because a manufacturer is popular. It's not hard to find some very solid gaming laptops for under $1,000, if you can live without a cute Alienware symbol on the shell of your machine. For instance, Acer offers a good value with its GTX 1650-equipped Nitro 5, and Asus also provides a respectable budget selection.

With that said, costly brands like Alienware, Razer and MSI do offer some unique products at the highest echelons of laptop gaming. So, consider those brands if you're looking for maximum power and flashiness and want to draw out any robbers in a 50-mile radius.

MORE: Best and Worst Gaming Laptop Brands

Where to buy gaming laptops

Lots of retailers won't hesitate to charge you more than you should be paying for a gaming laptop, but there are a few good ones that'll help spare your piggy bank. Best Buy usually keeps its prices competitive. Another great option for low prices and top-tier buyer protection (insurance, refund policies, etc.) is Amazon. Newegg is good for saving on gaming laptops, too, in rare instances.

And never rule out eBay. If you're sharp, eBay can offer tremendous discounts unlike anything else on the internet. Just make sure the laptop is new-in-box and the seller has 100% positive feedback, and you could save a small fortune. Be sure to also check out our always-updated guide to the best laptop deals available.

Know the risks

Gaming laptops are risky business. Example: If your GPU dies, you're going to have a hell of a time replacing it, compared to if you had a traditional gaming desktop and could easily swap out graphics cards. Similarly, laptops are harder to upgrade and tend to be more expensive than equally powerful desktops, due to their smaller, custom components. And if you're thinking about a 17-inch, tank laptop, a small monitor and gaming desktop might also fit your needs and will almost definitely be a better financial value overall. Think hard about if a gaming laptop is the best choice for you.

MORE: Best Gaming Monitor - Budget, G-Sync and 4K Monitors

That about sums up the biggest items to be aware of when scouting for a gaming laptop, but here are a few more tips before you go:

Avoid refurbished laptops. Typically, the tiny savings are nowhere near enough to offset the risks of buying a machine that was once unusable.

For laptop gaming, buy an Xbox controller (the default for most PC games) or a gaming mouse. Playing with just a laptop's touchpad is tough.

Laptop speaker audio is never going to be great, even though MSI and Alienware machines have proprietary software tricks built to mask that. Just invest in a headset or computer speakers if you care about getting the richest audio experience.

And there you have it! Take all this knowledge with you on your laptop search, and odds are you'll wind up with a solid gaming laptop that matches your budget and expectations. If you have a budget of $300, then  see available Best gaming laptops under $300.

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Black Friday offers alert: Large sale on Razer equipment at Amazon

The Amazon Black Friday sale has some great tech goodies up for grabs and we’re right here scouting the most effective offers for you. When you’re available in the market for some cool Razer PC equipment you then’re in luck. Amazon has bought some nice reductions on [...]

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Round of 16384 - Batch 94

Batch 94 voting is now open.  The following polls are currently open:

Batch 94 Batch 93 Batch 92 Batch 91 Batch 90 Batch 89 Batch 88

Batch 87 results will be up soon.

The full list of matchups for today is:

Militant Monk vs Gavony Unhallowed Spirit Shield vs Mark of the Oni Black Vise vs Empty the Pits Grim Reminder vs Shrine of Loyal Legions Kithkin Mourncaller vs Dawnglow Infusion Cut the Earthly Bond vs Corpse Blockade Diabolic Servitude vs Cantivore Great Teacher's Decree vs Virulent Wound Quest for Pure Flame vs Badlands Keeper of the Light vs Lu Xun, Scholar General Pentarch Ward vs Recantation Scroll of Origins vs Fistful of Force Realm Razer vs Strongarm Monk Purraj of Urborg vs Sliver Queen Brown Ouphe vs Rebel Informer Sorcerous Sight vs Break Open Village Cannibals vs Flusterstorm Kitsune Healer vs False Memories Nuisance Engine vs Obsessive Search Disciple of Law vs Phyrexian Lens Choking Fumes vs Grindstone Jwar Isle Refuge vs Inferno Trap Chimeric Egg vs Charm Peddler Guan Yu's 1,000-Li March vs Ivory Gargoyle Grave Servitude vs Scouting Trek Crater Hellion vs Thunderscape Apprentice Squee's Revenge vs Dispense Justice Holy Strength vs Nath's Buffoon Repel the Abominable vs Keldon Warlord Kozilek, the Great Distortion vs Convalescence Reins of the Vinesteed vs Ogre Gatecrasher Cleaver Riot vs Tamanoa

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StarCat70 Plays Elite Dangerous Leisurely Solo Thargoid Scout Hunt

Now that I’m familiar with how to fight Thargoid Scouts, I set out on my own for what turns out to be a relaxing hunt. Well, to be fair, I did have a little help from my fighter pilot and the rest of the crew. 😊       o7

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Black Friday deals alert: Big sale on Razer accessories at Amazon

Black Friday deals alert: Big sale on Razer accessories at Amazon

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We watched the feature length Jake Paul docu-series finale so you don't have to

"I want a whole cake after all this is over," Shane Dawson says when Jake Paul and his girlfriend Erika Costell stroll up to his house holding baby pink cake pops shortly before their last interview. 

Honestly, us too, Shane. 

Welcome to Inside the Mind of Jake Paul, the feature length finale to the docu-series that dove into the whirlwind of growing up on camera. The eighth episode clocks in at a whopping 1 hour and 45 minutes, but if you're a functional human being who doesn't have the time to invest in watching Shane unpack all of Jake's undiscussed trauma, don't worry about it: We watched every agonizing minute of it so that you don't have to. 

SEE ALSO: Jake Paul's ex reveals ugly side of their relationship in part 7 of Shane Dawson's docu-series

You might want to sit down for this. There's a lot that went down in this finale. 

Here's what Shane and Jake talked about in their one-on-one interview:

#Jerika 

Despite rumors of a faked relationship for YouTube clicks, Jake and Erika seem to be a very real, very grounded couple. After two years of working with each other, one year of having a fling, and about four months of actually being in an official committed relationship, they both admit that they're good for each other, even with the baggage Jake still deals with from his disastrous love triangle between him, his ex-girlfriend, and his older brother. 

"I have a lot of trust issues from that," Jake tells Shane. "Erika had to teach me how to love."

The Martinez Twins 

Jake appears to have some sort of savior complex when it comes to the Ivan and Emilio Martinez, who left Team 10 in 2017. He says he personally scouted them from their hometown in Catalonia, Spain, taught them English, and mentored them in growing a social media following. Despite their claims of abuse and bullying, Jake says they were "just pranks" and that all of their videos were scripted. 

"I love them as little brothers," he says. "It was more than me helping them get followers."

He won't take accountability for racist jokes and microaggressions against them, though, because "anything was a joke for us." But he did apologize in a 2017 response video. 

His public image

Jake does acknowledge that his obnoxious persona is "cocky." For example, when he climbed the KTLA news van: 

Jake also understands he's a controversial of a public figure. 

"As the list of controversies piled up," he rants. "There just became this bandwagon of 'Fuck Jake Paul.' Every little thing you do from there on out just amplifies." 

The original Team 10 house and its neighbors

According to former Team 10 COO Nick Crompton, a company employee tried to add the house's address to an event on Google. Instead, he accidentally published the address on Google Maps, inviting hordes of fans to swarm the social media incubator. Fellow West Hollywood residents were furious that their neighborhood had become a tourist attraction for screaming preteens, which led to the KTLA profile and helped introduce much of the world to Jake Paul. 

"We tell fans not to come, we have our own security 24/7," Jake sighs. "I hated it too. I felt like a prisoner in my own house ... really the only situation was for us to leave, which we tried to do as fast as possible."

He also admits that the massive pool fire he and his roommates set in the backyard was a mistake. 

"As I got more views and more money ... In the back of your head, you're like let's just keep on going," he says. "We'll do whatever we want for content. I would just act and not really care what the result was." 

Constantly pushing merch to little kids

Jake is incredulous that his merch-peddling is harmful to his young views. 

"Honestly I think it's really stupid that people think it's manipulative," he rants. "Just because my fans are younger, does that mean I'm manipulating them? I don't think a kid would actually believe that and be like, 'Wow, I'm not cool if I don't have this." 

Shane attempts to call him out:

When Shane tells Jake that he has "a lot of power" and therefore "responsibility," he seems to reconsider. Barely. 

"But I don't want to become so squeaky clean that it's not fun anymore," Jake complains. 

His ex-girlfriend Alissa Violet and her affair with his brother Logan Paul

"I wasn't, at the time, mature enough to know how to be a boyfriend," Jake admits. He calls his on-again, off-again relationship with Alissa a "toxic situation" because they were not only dating, but they were also living together and working together. 

He believes that she started her affair with his brother "out of spite," to "get revenge" for the way he treated her. When a friend sat him down and told him that she and Logan were sleeping together, he says he "stayed silent for three days." 

"I was heartbroken, for many reasons," Jake says on the verge of tears. "Yes, in our fucked up relationship we did a lot of things to hurt each other, but that was like ... that was it for me. It was the most alone I've ever felt in my life." 

SEE ALSO: Jake Paul's ex reveals ugly side of their relationship in part 7 of Shane Dawson's docu-series

According to Jake, he gave Alissa 30 days to move out of the Team 10 house and offered to pay for an Airbnb for her to stay in until she found her own place. When she refused to leave, he hired a moving truck — which is apparently when the viral Snapchats of her belongings in the foyer began making their rounds. 

Explaining that he was "more disappointed" in Logan, Jake says he forgave his brother because if he let it "manipulate" his life, then he'd be "giving her what she wanted." 

Assault allegations against Alissa's new boyfriend, Faze Banks

In response to his assistant's assault allegations against Faze Banks, Jake and Team 10 launched a feud against the other YouTuber

"Out of all the shit that I've done, I feel so stupid even talking about the situation now," Jake laments. "It was too real and too hostile." 

Shane points out the culture of YouTubers trying to destroy each other, but says the situation with Faze Banks was "next level because it involves assault." 

In a surprising gesture of maturity, Jake pulls out his phone and deletes the video from his channel. 

Logan's suicide forest debacle

"It dramatically affected my business, just as much as it affected him, because people think we're the same," Jake says.

He says he lost two seven-figure brand deals because his name was so deeply tied to his brothers and admits that he didn't watch the video before it was posted. He also resents the fact that his reputation was destroyed because of his brother. 

His creepy dad Greg Paul, and working with family 

Jake is 21 years old, and seems to really need a parental figure in his life right now:

The future of his career

At the end of the video, Jake and Erika explain that they're finally going on vacation. 

"I hate the drama now, it's so overplayed," Jake says while discussing the Alissa/Logan disaster. At the end of the finale, he admits that he just wants to "completely disconnect from social media." 

"The last thing I need is another 'Why I left Team 10' video," he laughs. 

So is he a sociopath? Probably not — and without a licensed therapist who specializes in working with people who have antisocial personality disorders, no one should make that claim. What he does appear to be, though, is a kid with too much money and a reputation that precedes him. But he looks forward to leaving his past behind and figuring out where his career is going.

"I made all these mistakes, I have all this knowledge now," Jake muses. "I made a name for myself, but it's like ... What am I gonna do with that? And to me, that's exciting." 

But as we've come to know Jake Paul, we'll see if he actually does move on from the life of drama that he's created.

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October 2017: Weird doggos, android girls, and pizza jackets

Happy Kinda-Late Ada Lovelace Day... also, while we've got you, an Early Happy Halloween to you and yours. Now we've got all the hellos and happiness out of the way, let’s see what we’ve all been up to over the last month…

TechJPR social stuff

TechJPR Fantasy Football winner for September is Cairbre Sugrue, who wins £40 in Amazon vouchers to put towards… we don’t know… this bracelet that tells you when you’ve got a text message, or when you’ve walked a bit, maybe

Weird doggo Scout hot desking at immediate future, btw

Journos: what would you leave the office for these days?

Journos and PRs alike: would you leave the office for an old-farts of TechJPR meet-up?

Some techy tidbits

So, was the Tokyo Game Show android girl really a robot? Lol, no

Razer is making a smartphone now? Lol, what

Pizza Hut jacket? Yes, Pizza Hut jacket

Jobs/things to do

Journos-side…

GamesMaster are recruiting for a Staff Writer (will not have to show up to work looking like this)

Doug Drinkwater was on the look out for freelance tech writers in the Manchester area…

If a Guide Gaming Content Producer role sounds like your kinda thang, GamesRadar+ has one of those going

Michael Garwood wants a freelance journalist with knowledge of corporate video, if you have that kind of stuff  

Over in PR-land…

FieldHouse would very much like an Account Exec with an interest in tech, startups and media to join them

Firefly want an Account Manager with the ‘F Factor’. Find out what the heck that is by clicking here for more info

Name PR are looking for the right person (Senior Account Exec, probably)

There's a Head of Marketing role at Secon Cyber Security going (in the words of Edward Qualtrough on the Facebook page, “take it or leave it”)

Events to attend (or not)

What: How to leave the planet

When and where: 19 October, London

Why (you should go): Dallas Campbell and Kevin Font will be showcasing “a complete guide to getting off the planet”. So, you know, if you’ve had enough of all this rubbish, why not go/leave

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What: Spark Summit Europe

When and where: 24 – 26 October, Dublin

Why: Deep learning, and spark tuning, and ‘Story Deduplication and Mutation’, so that’s nice

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What: CSX Europe

When and where: 30 October – 1 November, London

Why: There’ll be a “global conversation with professionals facing the same challenges as you at the nexus” – don’t want to miss out on that, do ya?

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What: ehi Live

When and where: 31 October – 1 November 2017, Birmingham  

Why: “All conferences are CPD Accredited” – well, fantastic

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What: Big Data LDN

When and where: 15 – 16 November, London (aka LDN)

Why: Opening keynotes are ‘The Rise of the Streaming Platform’ and ‘Machine Learning, AI & The Future of Big Data Analytics’, so, basically, lots of bigness and also data

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What: IoT World Forum

When and where: 15 – 16 November, London

Why: All the machine learning and artificial intelligence goodness – here’s the agenda

Until next time...

Get in touch @TechJPR, hello@techjpr.com, and the Facebook page if you have news to share

And this month, we finish with an Early Happy Halloween tip: why not go to your Halloween party as the best person you can ever be... yourself

*cue vomiting*

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