[Funkduder]

Funkduder checked through his weapons for the third time as he waited for Orekido to announce his match. They were already in place, but he wanted to find a way to pass the time. He checked the images on the plasma again as it went through the continuous loop for newcomers:

The area in which you will fight in shall be a ring of three hundred feet in circumfrance. A iron cage will be placed atop extending to the cieling, forty feet up. You fight in a no limit/no bearings match. All forms of combat and all weapons are allowed. The victor is decided when his opponent either yields or can no longer do battle. Your health will be in no danger as healers and state of the art medical technology are on standbye. We wish you good fortune that you may bring honor to yourself, and to your people.

"The Knights..." thought Funkduder, but this tourney was also a bit more personal than the weight of chaos. "And for the Apostles..."

He gathered his things, confident that all he has learned and every bit of preperation for this moment would be able to be put to use in his quest for vengence. "Remember, this is only a passing point..."

Suddenly his thoughts were interrupted by the Proving Master, Orekido of the House of Harrowmount:

"This is a Glory Proving fought under the eyes of the paragons of this realm. Funkduder will face Pink Pantzer." He puased so that both names are emphasized equally and clearly.
"The challangers of this contest may or may not be honored to face either the deathless titaness, Asura or the infamous war veteran, Hermes. Bring honor to your people, challangers, and make your regards. When I give the word, you shall begin.

"Don't take this personally, but I need to move on to the next fight," Funkduder said to his opponent. He drew his sword and activated the interdiction badge on his wrist. A large round shield grew out and was at the ready along with his sword as he waited for the word.