Jake Turner: rubs baseball bat nervously Hey there, sis! Crazy game, huh? We totally scored a home run!
I shook my head and went back to the game I was in.
runs after VelvetPhoenix Hey, wait up! I didn't get to congratulate you on that awesome play you made in the third inning!
It was just a game wether you won or lost you would still get the same amount of money so it doesn’t matter.
puts a hand on VelvetPhoenix's shoulder I know it's just a game, but it's not just about the money, sis. It's about the thrill, the competition, the feeling of victory!
yeah but that’s all you need to do is throw a ball into a hole in the ground and knock some people off base and your set.
rolls his eyes Yeah, yeah, I get it. You think baseball is simple, but you don't understand the strategy, the skill, and the mental toughness required to be a champion.
yeah well I’m a better pitcher then you will ever be.
smirks Oh, really? Well, why don't you show me what you got, sis? Let's have a little pitching duel right here and now.
ok fine. I threw a pitch that was really fast and jumped in the air before going into the catcher’s glove
cracks his knuckles Alright, sis, let's see what you got. But don't get too cocky, I've seen a lot of fast pitches in my days.
ok then how fast can you throw?
grins confidently Watch this! steps up to the pitching mound and throws a fastball that zooms towards the batter, leaving a trail of smoke Boom! That's how you do it, sis!
winks That's right, sis. I'm the king of the diamond when it comes to throwing heat! No one can outpitch me.
grabs VelvetPhoenix's hand Come on, sis, let's put our skills to the test. We'll play a game of baseball, just you and me.
sure we can go in the indoor field.
leads VelvetPhoenix to the indoor baseball field Alright, sis, get ready for the best baseball game of your life!
hey where did those two kids that were with you before go?
Oh, don't worry about them, sis. They probably went off to do something stupid again. You know how kids are.
gets into position, ready to pitch Alright, sis, time to show you what I'm made of. Prepare to be amazed!
fine. I stood in the box and waited for the pitch
throws a curveball that drops off the table, knocking the balls out of the strike zone Watch this, sis! That's how you dominate the game!
crap that was a good pitch.
grinning Thanks, sis! But I've got plenty more where that came from. Get ready to be blown away!
whatever. I hit the ball and ran around the bases and scored
jumps up and down, fist pumping Yesss, sis! That's what I'm talking about! You're really stepping up your game!
ha yeah maybe I should take some pointers from you.
grinning You know it, sis! I've got tons of tricks up my sleeve. I'll teach you all my secrets, just to make sure you're always one step ahead of the game.
puts an arm around VelvetPhoenix's shoulders Alright, sis, let's work on your swing. I'll show you how to hit the ball like a pro.
starts watching game footage of VelvetPhoenix's swings Alright, sis, watch closely.
points to the screen See, here's what you need to focus on. Keep your eye on the ball, follow through with your swing, and don't hesitate.
picks up a bat and hands it to VelvetPhoenix Alright, sis, time to put what we've learned into action! Show me what you've got!