Description
We’re missing a Roller Derby player! Come roll with our team, the Lizardsss! Gotta be fast on your feet!!!
Start: Side Jobs, The House of Congo
Introduction
You have a job: Roller Derby Player, accepted at The House of Congo in the Sirius system.
Talk to Gecko in the Ruins, the Outer Circle.
Next NPC: Gecko (They/them), Ruins, The House of Congo
- "Gecko?"
Me: Gecko?
The question doesn’t need answering – between their CORETECHS labels and wearing so much blue, it’s evident who they are – but you never know in House of Congo. Gecko seems to enjoy it, though.
Gecko says: Yes, exactly. What gave it away?
They do a succession of tight spins on their wheeled shoes.
Gecko says: Hope you’re ready to glide, my friend, ‘cause we’re up against the Tomb Bats! …As always. There’s only two teams, so it’s not much of a surprise. At least we have a secret weapon, in the shape of you!
- "Okay, let's do this."
- "So, is it Lizards with three Ss, or…?"
- "How does roller derby work?"
- "Are all your team members named after lizards?"
How does roller derby work:
Me: How does roller derby work?
Gecko says: You can look up the rest of the rules, but your role is easy. You’ll put on this special helmet – it’s golden, so you’re easy to spot – and you lap the opposite team. It’s easy! I mean, they’ll try to throw you off-course, but you look like you can dodge whoever comes your way.
As you talk, Gecko starts leading you towards the skate park. They do little loops around you, seemingly out of habit.
Gecko says: We have some extra rules for changing roles, but we’ll play without them. Who knows, maybe you’ll love roller derby and end up joining our team properly!
- "Okay, let's do this."
- "So, is it Lizards with three Ss, or…?"
- "Are all your team members named after lizards?"
Three Ss:
Me: So, is it Lizards with three Ss, or…?
Gecko says: It is! Makes it easier to search for in the Mesh. Besides, I saw a video of a lizard which made this hisssssing noise… It seemed appropriate.
- "Okay, let's do this."
- "Are all your team members named after lizards?"
Named after lizards:
Me: Are all your team members named after lizards?
Gecko says: Haha, not quite! My love of reptiles is the reason why I’m Gecko, and we’re the Lizardsss. The other team members sometimes change their CORETECHS names during the match, to Snake and Komodo Dragon and whatnot, but they change it back after the game.
- "Okay, let's do this."
Me: Okay, let's do this.
Gecko says: Let's!
Gecko leads you to a small building right outside the skate park and tells you to wait for a second. It’s bustling with activity, as the rest of the Lizardsss get ready for the match. A few of them wave at you. Gecko comes back with your skates and protective equipment.
Gecko says: You can change in any of the individual changing booths, but hurry up, okay? We don’t have much time before we’re supposed to start, and the Tomb Bats are sticklers for rules…
You quickly get changed, then head to the skate park. Most people are looking excited, though one or two are tense. You get a rule primer before the game starts.
- Skate!
(Agility check)
You manage to break through the opposing pack and finish the lap, scoring one point, then a second! Soon, the first jam ends, and you get ready for the next one.
- Keep skating!
(Agility check)
The other team racks up three points, but on the third jam you score a few yourself. Gecko and a few other team members give you a thumbs-up, and you play another few jams before the halfway point.
Gecko says: We’re doing well team, doing well! Make sure to drink some water before we restart.
All too soon it’s time to start up again. Your legs are tired, but your team cheers you on.
- Weave and flow!
(Agility check)
You’re starting to get the hang of avoiding the other blockers, and manage to score a few more points, but the other jammer is hitting their stride. The Bats cheer as they catch up.
Gecko says: Just one more jam left. Let’s do our best, Lizardsss!
- Skate like the game depends on it!
(Agility check)
You push bast the pack of blockers and manage lap three of them, scoring enough to win the game!
Gecko says: That was amazing, <name>! Really, we all had so much fun. If we need another player, we’ll know who to call!
- Get changed.
The rest of the team cheers as you get to the changing rooms. Once you give the skates and protective pads back, Gecko tells you they’ve cobbled together the credits and sent them to you. They hope you’ll consider joining the team properly, if you stay in House of Congo!
Congratulations!
You have completed the 'Roller Derby Player' job.
You have received 65.00 credits.
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