1st At Bat [Video]

[batteredbatter]

[Do you like the color pink? Because good god, this kid's hair is pink. And his baseball uniform, somehow. What school did he even drag that from? It certainly isn't THIS school's baseball uniform. Does the Institute even have a team...?]

Well, we all survived the first week of classes and made it to the weekend so... I think it's time to get down to the important business here finally: who wants to play baseball?

[Look at this loser, he is so excited.]

I used to be a pitcher for my middle-school team! Hmm, though I wonder how that would work here – y’know, with all the, uh, advantages people have got. Are there any special rules for sports here?
Well, I guess we can just trust no one will cheat. I mean, what’d be the point in playing then? So yeah, if there are any other players – or people who want to learn how to play – come on and out to the quad and let’s get a couple teams together, okay? The weather's still pretty nice and the light's long, so let's get in some games before the season ends!

Comments

[video]

[ladyliberty]

You guys need a coach?

[batteredbatter]

Maybe if we make a team - wait, is there a team here? [He tried looking for one...]

Today might just be an informal game, but any help or supervision would be great!

[ladyliberty]

Not an official one, but we've had some teams before. I guess it's been a while.

You got much interest yet?

[batteredbatter]

Oh right, I guess the school did just reopen, huh?

I think I've got a few people at least! [Presumably at least a couple NPC students have replied favorably] So you play?

[ladyliberty]

Do I play? [She chuckles.] I'll have you know I'm a regular Jeter, kid. Only, y'know, younger and more attractive. [Exaggerating a little? Unpossible.]

Why don't you kids meet me down at the field after class on Monday and we can see where everyone's at?

[batteredbatter]

Really? That's great! I'm sure you're an awesome coach then!

[WHY WOULD ANYONE LIE TO HIM?]

Yeah, I'll tell everyone to gather up then.

[ladyliberty]

You and me are gonna have the best team this school's ever seen; you watch.

[batteredbatter]

Awesome, I'm really looking forward to it!

...the school has had a baseball team before, right?

[ladyliberty]

Once or twice.

[batteredbatter]

Well, what is it... "third time's the charm"? I'm looking forward to some great games... though I wonder if we'll be able to play against other schools?

[ladyliberty]

Other schools don't really like playing against us much. The whole 'powers' thing.

[batteredbatter]

Oh, right... That sucks.

[ladyliberty]

It's kind of a bummer.

[batteredbatter]

Well... that just means we need to get enough kids for two teams!