Hello all, back again, and we are FINALLY starting the actual Showdown. So, without further ado, our winning votes aaaarrrreeee~
[X] Aim for the Top Right Corner of the Square
-[X]Considering Jack's reaction to Kimiko how about flirting with her, something like "I though I looked good on the Ice" Ideally at a point to make her trip up/ throw off her aim of her throw
-[X] Use Jack's world class ice skating skills to dazzle and confuse everyone else.
-[X] No Cheating this Round.
So, GON YI TEN PAI!

"I Call The Top Right Corner!" Jack yelled out as soon as his brain rebooted enough to actually remember the game he chose.

At least, until the sky lit up again, at least for only a brief moment this time, and you both were now in a similar but different room than the one you were before, the only thing differentiating it being the giant letters saying TRC seemingly carved into the very air.

But, as a man of conviction, and no small amount of pragmatism, you tore your eyes away from the eldritch sight and quickly started making as many X's as physically possible as you moved. This turned out to be quite a few more than most would think possible, what with your almost supernatural skating ability.

However, this advantage did not last long, as the sound of your skates marring the unbelievable smooth ice soon tore Kimiko's attention away from the giant letters, and quickly caused her to develop a look of awe at your skillz. At least, before said expression burned away, replaced by a face of determination and a little anger at using her distractions to one-up her.

As you continued to sail across the ice, looking more like a person casually taking a stroll. you decided that with the lead you already have, you could afford to showboat a little. After all, it wasn't often other people got to see you skate.

So, with some fancy flourishes, you brought out your Pudding cup (of Power) and proceeded to do some tricks. Things ranging from simple things like pirouettes with the cup balanced on your nose, to more complex things. such as literally dancing on the ice, all while making sure to leave X's wherever you traveled.

And while this appears to have captivated your audience, especially the little stereotype one, it failed to catch the attention of Kimiko, who had just worked out how to move with any great amount of speed while leaving circles where she went.

You definitely had to admit, learning how to make a perfect circle, flip outside said circle, and then land perfectly on the ice to repeat the process again was very impressive, especially for someone who didn't show the regular signs of knowing how to skate. So, seeing these feats, you decided to kill three birds with one drone, and complimented her.

"Well well, looks like I'm not the only one who's good at skating here. With how hot and fast you're moving ahead, I'd be worried about melting the ice." You said with what you hope was a charming grin.

At first, she seemed taken aback by the random interjection, causing her to nearly stumble for half a step, but she quickly corrected herself, and looked back at you with a small, teasing smirk.

"Mn-hmm. Well there fancy-feet, your right about one thing. I do BURN hot. Wanna see just how much you can handle?" She shot back, before suddenly flinching back, nearly knocking yourself over.

You couldn't find it in yourself to blame her either, as you almost tripped over as well. If it weren't for the small propellers in your skates, you're tongue would be getting a serious case of freezer burn.

Where had THAT come from? Was there some hidden attraction? Could this be...a chance to get a girlfriend!?

WHAT DID HE DO! WHAT DID HE DO! WHAT DID HE DO NOW!

As his brain struggled to work past the impossibility of a girl, much less one who broke into his house and was currently having a magical showdown with, could like him, his body moved on auto-pilot, finishing the last set of X's needed for him to win the round.

So, with the zone completed, the large letters hanging in the air now proudly bore a large red X over them, before suddenly transporting them both to the original room, where Jack's side had risen about a third of the way closer to the Sash.

It was Kimiko's turn to pick a square now, and an awkward silence filled the room/dimension.

So, Jack decided too...

[]Try and Reason why that response happened: Wisdom +1, Courage +1, ?

[] Ignore the Response, Plan the next Match
-How

[] Gather intelligence: Wisdom +1, Knowledge +1, ?
-What questions

[] Cheat in next match
-How

[] Examine Pudding: Gain Power of Pudding, Wisdom +1, ?

[]Write-In

CHOOSE 2 (1 + 1 Extra Action due to Evil Genius Perk)

Alright people. The first match is ours. No matter what choices we made during this one, we would have won, both due to the fact that our skating ability is VERY surprising, but also the fact that Kimiko has literally never skated before now. As you can see, both of these things are now moot points, so make some serious choices for the coming rounds. Next, we have Kimiko's reaction to our come-on...or at least, what we think can be constituted as a come-on. You are a sheltered rich kid who's never seen a 'successful' relationship, so there's your current best. If anyone is confused by this reaction, refer to the page on Shen Gong Wu lore and abilities now located in this threads Info sections. That's all for now, so see you all tomorrow!