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Tweak says, "yes yes i will yes"

Gooseberry Mods (goosemods) wrote in gooseberry,
@ 2017-02-16 15:30:00

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GOOSEBERRY CHEER TEAM TRYOUTS

Although the cheer teams may not be competing against anyone from Ilvermorny or Hogwarts, the competition within Gooseberry itself is fierce.

Mr. Thorn is holding these tryouts in the warmth and safety of the lodge, so a number of students have rearranged the couches and chairs to form an audience seating area to cheer for the cheerleaders. There's a lot of gymnastic and dance talent in the room today, and only a few minutes to size up the competition before Mr. Thorn gets things underway.

"First off, in alphabetical order, I'm going to call you up to the room to do your prepared audition," he informs the room. "After that, I'm going to teach you all a new routine, and we're going to perform it together." So Mr. Thorn can focus on judging, he has three assistants to teach the new routine: Mackenzie Prince, Cecil Honeychurch, and Olivia Sanchez. The three of them have decided not to try out for the Gooseberry team, but instead graciously agreed to help Mr. Thorn today.

HOW THIS WORKS

There are 12 spots on the Cheer Squad, give or take.

Cheerleaders will be judged on technical skill, athleticism and teamwork.

A captain will also be selected. If you have strong feelings about your character not being chosen as captain, please let us know.

The first half of tryouts are individual auditions. You have up to one minute of the floor, but your routine can be shorter if you don't need the whole minute. You may bring your own music if you wish, but if it's inappropriate (Mr. Thorn looks directly at Casey and Riley as he says this) he's shutting it off.

The second half will involve the three student volunteers teaching a new routine to the group. Mr. Thorn will be walking through the cheerleaders, taking note on how well they follow instruction and overall skill. This will be a relatively simple routine, with some lifts but no complex throws or pyramids.

You may come dressed in your cheer uniform or athletic clothes.

The tryouts are open to the whole student body but preference will be given to current cheerleaders.

» Individual Tryouts: Would-be cheerleaders come up to do their routines in alphabetical order. You have up to one minute to impress Mr. Thorn!

» Group Routine: Student volunteers teach a simple cheer and dance routine to the hopeful cheerleaders while Mr. Thorn judges them.

» Audience: Cheer on the cheerleaders!

» OOC - Questions, comments, concerns!

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Re: Levi & Chris

doyouevenlift
2017-02-17 04:55 am UTC (link)

Goddamnit Levi, Chris is trying to be good and say no to the temptation of hitting you. He's trying to be a better person and put that chapter of his life behind him. And Chris knows that Levi is a piece of shit who thrives on negative attention and violence, and he also knows that Levi thrives on knowing that Chris is gonna give him exactly that, and half the time it pisses him off. Because Levi isn't even wrong. Chris is terrible at giving him the cold shoulder. He's great at giving everybody else the cold shoulder.

Chris elbows Levi in the ribs much harder than necessary. "You're a fucking smartass. Can't I just watch coppertale crush this competition in peace. I'm only sitting with you because all my friends are prefects and I don't wanna deal with a lecture in person. I don't even like you."

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Levi & Chris

idfk
2017-02-17 11:14 pm UTC (link)

The elbow jabbed into his ribs causes him to yelp, then laugh, and he finally sits down beside Chris. The fox emblem is pulled from the from of his shirt and he taps his wand to it to duplicate it before adhering the copy to the front of Chris's shirt by roughly slapping it on there and smoothing it down. "Team spirit!"

This feels good. This feels right. Levi misses these interactions with Chris and it's helping to distract him from the fact that his boyfriend is currently ignoring him. Only when the tryouts end and he sees Cecil leaving with Diego instead of waiting up for him does it all come crashing down.

"Dude, what the fuck?" he quietly asks Chris, gesturing to the backs of his boyfriend and best friend as they leave the lodge together.

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Re: Levi & Chris

doyouevenlift
2017-02-17 11:35 pm UTC (link)

Instead of elbowing Levi again, Chris actually laughs. Because he kind of misses these interactions too. He'd tried to stop. But this feel roght, it feels comfortable. He misses it.

And then try outs end and Cecil pointedly goes with Diego. Ah. Chris knows exactly what this is. He's very familiar with this. "He's giving you the cold shoulder," he observes. He doesn't sound nearly as confused as Levi. "The only way out of a cold shoulder is to own up and apologize," he advises sagely. "Quinn's giving me one right now. I can feel it. And Ramirez. His cold shouldering seems to have intensified. Guess Honeybee decided he should've scolded you after all."

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	Levi & Chris idfk 2017-02-18 01:24 am UTC (link)
	Levi knows he's getting the cold shoulder, but he didn't expect Cecil to just walk off like that and leave him here. "Then he should just scold me," Levi huffs, prickling. He absolutely hates being ignored. "Or at least talk to me about it. Ignoring me just makes me think he wants me to leave him alone." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Re: Levi & Chris

doyouevenlift
2017-02-18 01:28 am UTC (link)

Chris snorts. "Maybe Honeybee actually figured out that ignoring you works better than scolding. Behave, Kramer, or I'll pretend you don't exist. That takes effort. I've tried it. Good for him." Chris is actually probably the worst friend. But they were dicks. Chris is dating an asshole who doesn't take his shit. Levi chose to date head boy - who cares about people and gets hurt easily. Levi probably definitely should've seen some kind of reaction from honeychurch coming.

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	Levi & Chris idfk 2017-02-18 01:32 am UTC (link)
	Levi throws his hands up dramatically. "Well, it's working! I need constant attention and I'm not getting it! I already feel like I'm dying!" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Re: Levi & Chris

doyouevenlift
2017-02-18 01:38 am UTC (link)

Chris shrugs, the exact opposite of dramatic. "You chose to date the literal angel dude. I chose to date an asshole. One of us isn't getting the cold shoulder from their significant other." Chris pauses for a very dramatic half second. "It's me. Mine thought the dick was funny. But like low key because she has responsibilities to not find things funny." Chris was super chill to counter act Levi's dramatics.

"Wanna go apologize to Honeybee? Or wanna go get high instead?" He offers.

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	Levi & Chris idfk 2017-02-18 01:43 am UTC (link)
	"Is that a trick question? Like, if I choose to go get high instead you're gonna be like, 'WRONG, go apologize to Honeybee, you're a bad boyfriend'?" Levi doesn't need Chris to hypothetically guilt him. He's already guilting himself. "Because I need to go apologize to Ari first, then Cecil, then I wanna get high." Priorities!!! Look how responsible he is!!! (Reply to this) (Parent)

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