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[whatsamada]

Sender: Ken Amada
To: Everyone
Subject: SOCCER?

I have a question. Does anyone here know how to play soccer?

[Because you know. His birthday is coming up and he really has no idea what to do.]

Comments

[whatsamada]

[Ken could have gotten the ball but he didn't. Instead, he lets Pooka score the winning goal. As he stopped in his tracks, he eying the dog carefully as he wondered if he could do it. As he did go, he couldn't help but let out a chuckle.]

Look at that, you did it! Aren't you a good soccer player?

[For a moment, he wanted to reach out and pet Pooka. Although, he stopped himself. That's right, Pooka wasn't Koromaru....]

[grandduchess_anya]

Arf, arf! Arf!

(Pooka tries to let him pet him so badly, please pet him human pretty please. Anya is happy to see Pooka getting to score a goal, letting out a chuckle as she watches him.)

Oh wow! He is actually proven to be quite a natural on the sport, moreso than I can imagine. That’s some great work, Pooka.

[whatsamada]

[As Ken sees Pooka giving him a look, he couldn't resist. Giving a long sigh, he admits defeat! Placing his hand on top of Pooka's head, he gave a chuckle or two.]

And look at him, I think he'll be as great as Koromaru! All he needs to do is practice! The same goes to you too!

[grandduchess_anya]

Aww why thanks. I didn’t expect to enjoy myself playing the sport but now I’m more motivated to play it even more. We’ll definitely practice our moves as much as possible so we can be just as good as you and Koromaru.

Arf, arf, arf!

[whatsamada]

We can keep going for a while if you like.

[He said before picking up the ball and placing it again toward the center of the field.]

Since that is how soccer is played, do you want to try again?

[grandduchess_anya]

Oh yeah! I’m still up to play soccer again. Ready when you are and it is on.

Arf, arf, arf!

(Mashka cranes her head in curiosity, hoping to see what everyone else is going to bring onto the field. This is going to be fun.)

[whatsamada]

Then let's get started! I'll let you lead it this time!

[As he took a couple of steps back, he gestured Anya to go ahead and kick the ball!]

[grandduchess_anya]

Thanks Ken. I’m going to start this off right. Come on Pooka, let’s this game started!

Arf, arf, arf!

(Anya soon starts the game by kicking the ball as instructed and she is off! Pooka is also tailing behind her, trying to remember that he doesn’t have to feel bad if the other team (Ken) gets the ball or scores a goal.)

[whatsamada]

Let's see if you can beat me again!

[Meanwhile, Ken was right behind her. Trying his best to run as fast as he could, was hoping to get the ball out of her way. Granted, he knew that he had to go easy on her.

Which was why when he caught up, he kicked the ball just a bit to the side.]

[grandduchess_anya]

Oh, it is on!

(Anya begins to sprint after Ken as soon as the ball leaves her possession, running as fast as she could to catch up with him. Pooka runs even faster with him being a four legged canine who loves it when there is a toy or ball in his sight.

The little dog scampers in, using his little nose in an attempt to knock the ball away from Ken. Anya has her concerns that Pooka’s idea of getting the ball via nose boop might fall flat but she has to trust her dog’s instincts here.)

[whatsamada]

[From there, Ken was trying his best to pretend that he was catching up to Pooka. While he might have gotten the ball away from him, that didn't stop Ken attempting to catch up and take it away.

Running slightly faster, he attempted to kick the ball away from Pooka. Now was he successful or not, he didn't know as he didn't want to damper his spirit.]

[grandduchess_anya]

(Pooka continues to push the ball into the goal as much as he could while Anya continues towards him, hoping to see if his idea is working. She has her doubts but she wants to see how he is faring without her putting a lot of influence.

The little dog soon aims for the goal and his head makes a big push towards the goal, and he is able to get to score a goal again.)

Arf, arf, arf!

[whatsamada]

And see, who has any doubts that you weren't going to do well? You're a natural!

[Once again, he'll kneel down and gave Pooka a pat on the head.]

I'm glad that you're having a lot of fun! If you want, you can keep practicing until you get better!

[grandduchess_anya]

That’s terrific, Pooka. What a great job.

(Pooka cheerfully barks as he lets Ken pat him on the head. She is starting to let go of those doubts that Pooka can master the sport well. Maybe all dogs are capable of learning sports after all.)

Oh yes, I’m certainly having a lot of fun. The two of us will be keeping up with practicing as much as we can and get better at it too. Right, Pooka?

Arf, arf!

[whatsamada]

Then do you want to keep going? I don't mind since I have all day, I don't have much going on for my birthday.

[With that, there a moment or two before he realized what he said. Looking back at her and then back at Pooka, he gave a mumble or two.]

Uh...only if you want to.

[grandduchess_anya]

Oh yes. I would love to continue playing with you. I don’t have much to do for the day so me and Pooka can stay here and we have some fun together.

Arf, arf!

[whatsamada]

Then let's keep on playing! I'm sure you'll get better in no time!

[ooc: Want to handwave the rest or...?]

[grandduchess_anya]

(OOC: Handwaving is alright by me.)