Joseph Carr first day as the president of the Football league. Liberty comes over to help and reveals the others have been working too with various jobs in Canton.
Also, Joseph reveals the name change plans for the season after the next one.
Time to get to Work!
April 31 1921; Columbus Ohio...
Joseph was on a ROLL with the paperwork and plans he was making. Yesterday was his induction, today was his first day as the president of the league...of course he was not alone.
Liberty: Hey Joe, you want copies of the team territorial rights for future teams?
Joseph Carr: That would be a good idea, thank you Liberty.
YEP, Liberty offered to help him on his first day..to which he did not decline. In fact he wanted to see how the Rusherz have been doing in Canton.
Joseph Carr: *writes on paperwork* So, how are you boys enjoying Canton?
Liberty: *files* Canton's been great, we've been running into lot of players. Rampage ran into Fritz Pollard back in January.
Joseph Carr: Fritz, very good player and got great coaching skills too. He will make a fine leader even after football. *smirks* Heard Grizzly played Cupid with George and Minnie.
Liberty: *laughs* YEAH. He's been saving up for that day and I heard it went well, even though they knew it was him from the start.
Joseph Carr: Oh yes...the day these two wed he's going to blow his top off in joy-sighs sadly-, we're going to lose alot of teams these next few years. My old team's going to be a victim.
Liberty looked up seeing a sad smile and sorrow in Joseph eyes.
Joseph: REALLY WANT A TEAM IN NEW YORK but I don't think this season is it, don't even know if they will last this season.
Liberty went over and placed a hand on Joseph knee, Joseph looking down at him.
Liberty: Hardest part of being a leader, we're right by your side though Joe. We'll find a way to remember these teams, in fact perhaps maybe the other spot leagues can keep their names going by taking them over.
Joseph smile grew a bit as he nodded.
Joseph Carr: Very good points Liberty. Will be interesting seeing these teams names on other sports than football. I mean, for example the Tigers..I can see them become a baseball team if they fold in our football league.
Liberty chuckled, happy to see Joseph perk up there as they went back to work.
Liberty: Speaking of the teams and Grizzly and the power couple, they have successfully moved to Chicago in Cubs Park. Sure the stadium name will change once the team gets their footing after the season.
Joseph Carr: *nods* Good good, very good. Happy to hear the team will have time to adjust to Chicago before the season starts.
Liberty nodded as he closed the filing cabinet.
Liberty: So, what's the game plan for the final game of the season.
Joseph Carr: *takes next paper;writes* The game plan is as followed; it will follow the rules of collage football, we shall use official standings so we can have a clear champion. It's gonna be a process but we should get a hang of it in a couple of years.
Liberty: Got it. Folks are asking me and the others this but, what's the salary cap?
Joseph Car: Per team, $1,800 per game.
Liberty whistled nodding-BEFORE HE CLOSED A FILE FAST. HE COULD FACEPALM WITH THE FACT WHAT JOSEPH SAID LAST HOLIDAY WAS RIGHT; CURLY WAS GOING BUTT HEADS WITH HIM ALOT.
Liberty: Oh boy...Joe's gonna go into father mode with the Packers.
Joseph Carr: Pardon?
Liberty: Best for you to find out yourself *places it away*. We also NEED TO CHANGE THE LEAGUES NAME. It's a mouth full and not very eye catching.
Joseph Carr: Been trying to come up with something, there is one but it's-eh I don't know.
Liberty looked up seeing Joseph mind in contemplation.
Liberty: Something wrong?
Joseph Carr: Well, I don't know how folks would respond to this name suggestion. Haven't really asked them given I just started yesterday.
Liberty: *Smiles* Tell you what, why not tell me your suggestion as a test. Give you my opinion.
Joseph smile grew as he nodded, Liberty coming over as he removed all the papers to the final one.
Joseph Carr: *Shows it* What do you think?
Liberty read it over, mulling it in his head-he chuckled with a smirk.
Liberty: Well Joe, gotta say if this doesn't get folks attention then something must be going on with their eyes.
Joseph Carr: *Surprise;joy* You like it!?
Liberty: Yeah, it's got a nice ring to it too. I say you show it to the others and slap it on next year. Gonna need a cool logo too-
Joseph immediately swiped the papers to the side as he grabbed blank pages and a pen.
Joseph Carr: *clicks pen on* Where do we start.
Liberty had to laugh, he really like this guy's attitude.
Liberty: *walks over* Planning first .
Joseph Carr: I heard you fellas got some jobs going on?
Liberty: Yeah, how Grizzly got the dough for that date. *sits next to him* Not to mention how we're gonna get food, saving up the rest just in case. *looks at the paper* Now then, let's start with colors.
Back In Canton...
Peck: *loud* CLEAR THE WAY!
A large bag fell down the shoot and landed in the fabric wheeled basket, Rampage immediately grabbing it before pushing it to a truck in waiting with Toro running out with a empty on parking in the same spot.
Peck: *loud* CLEAR THE WAY!
Once again the cycle repeated as both Rampage and Toro went back and forth fast.
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Peck flew from the shoot entryway to a bag in waiting, grabbing them as he flew back. Bolt, Stallion, Thor and Talon were folding cloths, placing them neatly and tightly in the bags.
Stallion: I gotta say, this was a good idea to pass the time while we wait for teams and the season to start.
Talon: *ties bag closed* It was nice for the staff to suggest jobs for us for the time being too. Getting paid and having money on hand is defiantly going to help us in the future.
Thor: Well, we're living on this planet now. So we gotta do our part here and adapt.
Bolt: *nods* Got another one ready to go Peck!
With that the process continues.
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A orange blur stopped in front of a office building. Knocking, the door opened to a man in a fine suit. He looked around for the knocker when-
Steed: Orders for a William Henry Hoover.
William looked down, doing a double take seeing the Bronco Rusher in a bit large mail uniform with a smile.
William Henry Hoover: *smiles* Well, fastest orders i have seen. I assume you are the Bronco Rusher?
Steed nodded as he handed him the orders.
Steed: Yes sir. My name is Steed, I will be delivering orders and request to the companies for a while. If you need anything let me know.
William Henry Hoover: Thank you, I will let you know. You have a good day.
Steed nodded and waved before he vanished in an orange blur, William holding the orders close as the wind blew for a moment. He looked up with a chuckle.
William Henry Hoover: Well, Canton has gotten livelier indeed.
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Bender's Tavern...
Waiter: ONE SEARED SALMON WITH TEA!
A plate with the order was placed next to the cashier as the manage came over, the customer grabbing the plate as another came up.
Customer: Excuse me, may I have another of the grilled cheese sandwich?
Cashier: Yes sir, ANOTHER ORDER OF THE GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH!
A plate with a fresh grilled cheese sandwich was placed next to him as the gentleman smiled, thanking the group before heading back with his meal.
Manager: See the newbies are doing well.
Cashier: Thriving even! The head chef and cooks are having a ball teaching him all the ropes, even trading tips given he worked in the White House Kitchen.
?: Excuse me?
Both looked down to see Pillage in a slightly large waiter outfit, looking at the notepad.
Pillage: We have a group coming in a 2:30 for a lunch meeting. Do you want them to be in another room far from clients or would you want them in with the crowd.
Manager: Slight far but not noticeable, don't want eavesdroppers but I don't want to make it a show Pillage.
Pillage: *writes it down* Got it. We got one with a allergy so you want me to tell Beast and the others?
Manager: Ah yes, do so.
Another costumer walked to the register, smiling.
Costumer: Hello, I would like a classic club with a side of salad and tea.
Cashier: yes mam', *loud* ONE CLASSIC CLUB WITH A SIDE SALAD AND TEA!
At that moment, the manager saw Fang quickly coming over with the readied and fresh order. Smiling, he nodded and ran back to the kitchen.
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Cook: *making a grilled cheese* Best way to tell is to see the bread toasted on both ends and the cheese is good and melted...now, follow my lead.
Beast, in the chef outfit the staff at the white-house gave him, watched as the cook concentrated on the frying pan, before he quickly turned it over on a plate. The grilled cheese was now on the plate.
Beast: Okay-*looks at his frying pan* let's see-
Beast concentrated, before he quickly turned the frying pan over on the plate. He slowly lifted the pan off, smiling as he saw the fresh grilled cheese on it.
Cook: *smiling* There we go! Great job Beast!
Beast: T-Thank you, man I got worried for a second there.
With a smile from both they continued to cook as Fang grabbed the plates and ran back out.
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Swoop was IN LOVE WITH THIS PLACE, K-9 chuckling as Swoop played with the small kitten and puppies in the pet store. His rabbit was on his lap as it looked around in curiosity.
K-9: Okay, I will admit, wish we had pets back on Cordalion.
The pet store owner came over with a smile on his face.
Pet Store Owner: I see Swoop is doing very well with helping the new arrivals.
K-9: He's been on cloud nine since we got here. Not to mention you have been a huge help with those books on rabbit raising.
Swoop chuckled as one of the kittens climbed on his shoulders. At that moment a dog wandered over to K-9, the Rusher smiling warmly as he petted the dog.
Pet Store Owner: I take it you like dogs?
K-9: I mean-like all these pets but, I think the most I would get would be dogs. *rubs the dog's belly* Will say it would be nice if i got a team to have on just for fun.
Pet store owner: Ah, you mean as a mascot?
Swoop: *looks over* A mascot? What's that?
Pet store owner: It's a being that promotes a team, company or franchise. Even the military can have a mascots. These guys have promoted and are invited to many events, school and even parties.
Swoop and K-9 were beaming at the concept.
K-9: Okay, we need to tell the guys about them. That will be so much fun think of all the fun we could have with them!
Swoop: I know! We'll have to think about getting them on the teams in the near future.
The pet store owner smile grew as K-9 sat next to Swoop with the dog, who proceeded to guard the little kittens, puppies and rabbit.
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William McKinley National Memorial...
Freedom: -And by September 30 1907; the memorial was finished and built, followed by a grand parade and dedication ceremony that feature Justice William R. Day of the Supreme Court, Poet Laureate James Whitcomb Riley and President Theodore Roosevelt in attendance.
The guest were in awe at the fact that even though he had only been on Earth for about a year, the Patriot Rusher had maintain and remembered all the history he had read and looked upon. Freedom was guiding them around the Memorial, keeping a close eye on anyone who would try to grave rob or mess up the sacred resting place. He gave a nod with a smile.
Freedom: Feel free to look around and ask any question.
The group nodded as they split; some taking pictures as others enjoyed the scenery. Freedom took this moment to sit on the steps up to the memorial, smiling when he saw Arrow-Head and Chief lead another group in.
Freedom: *looking at the sky* You might not have seen alot of action after the civil war...but, maybe that's a good thing. Best to have a calm tenure than a rapid paced one, did accomplished alot more than during fast events...REALLY WISHED you didn't go out like Abe did though.
He closed his eyes in content taking in the sound around him. As much as the history of this planet worried him, he couldn't help but also be fascinated by it. He wished that wherever his team would be, it would be in a very historical location.
Freedom: -sighs- Well, don't you worry Will, you got us on this planet now and though we never met, not gonna forget you or the others anytime soon.
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Soar: So-*looks around; grabs a wrench* This is what your looking for sir?
Mechanic: YEP!
Soar gave the mechanic the tool as the worked on the car, Soar and Sonar couldn't help but be in awe at the work. The two eyes caught the advertisement on the job, and were immediately interested.
Sonar: So, i have to ask; do you think these vehicles can be updated with WW1 being over?
Mechanic: Oh yeah, in fact these bad boys have become alot more simple and reliable to operate. I heard rumors there are plans to develop high speed engines to replace the wagons.
Soar: So soon?
Mechanic: Well, it's just a rumor; but I wouldn't put it pass them if they did that...*rolls out from under the car;smiling* Gotta say you two really are invested in these wheels.
Soar: YEAH! I mean, we didn't have stuff like this back on Cordalion. Not even Anitcoria had these bad boys!
Sonar: Only thing they did have were flying objects but that's it. I would be nice to have these on hand.
The mechanic sat up grinning.
Mechanic: Well then, I know a good drivers ed you all can go to so you guys can get on the road too. Your going to be living here so, might was well get the transportation here.
Sonar and Soar: *excited* YES PLEASE!
He had the laugh nodding; he never thought this was going to happen at his job, but he was excited to train some new hands in the field.
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Alto check the instrument in hand, looking over the holes and knobs before going over to the next on. He looked across the street from the music store seeing Blow-Torch at work, welding a oven together. He gave a small smile as he check another instrument, a stack of music books for alto saxs next to him and music from the other rooms played in the background.
Alto: -sighs- Pure euphoria. Man I miss those sounds.
He was in full bliss and content hearing the music around him as he continued to work, the store owner watching him with a smile on his face before heading back to his office.
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John Eberson, hard hat on, watched as construction continued on. The estimate time for completion, 1926. A worker came over, smiling.
Worker: Hello Mr. Eberson! Pleasure to have you here.
John Eberson: Pleasure to be here. How is work going?
Worker: Very well, we actually have some folks working that just arrived here back in January.
John Eberson: *Curious* Oh?
Worker: Yeah, staff at the hotel their staying in suggested working here. Will warn you, seeing them may be a shock.
John Eberson: *follows him* What could be shocking about more help-
HEADS UP!
John found himself tackled to the side as a bucket fell. He shoke his head, before looking up to see-
Pick-Ax: You alright sir?
John had to blink a few times at the being he was looking at; height up to his knees, long beard, four fingers, and wearing construction gear.
John Eberson: Y-YES...Um, who-who are you?
Pick-Ax: My name is Pick-Ax *helps him up*, 49er Rusher.
John Eberson:-*to the worker;shock* THAT'S A RUSHER?
Worker: Yep. Like a said, a shocker-
At that moment the workers run over, most of them being Rusherz.
Stampede: Oh geez, he wasn't hit right?
Pick-Ax: Nope, got him out of the way in time.
Worker: Gotta say, that's one way to get the bosses attention.
The Rusherz paled fast hearing this.
Toro: Oh no-S-Sorry boss! It fell off from the vibrations and we couldn't catch it in time!
John Eberson: No no, it was an accident. Besides I was tackled away in time so no harm down.
They sighed, nodding.
Cyclops: So, your Mr. Eberson? The guy who designed the schematics, *he nods* Gotta say, it's gonna be a beaut when it opens up. You need anything changes or add ons let us know in advance.
John Eberson: *smiles* Thank you very much gentlemen, *to all the workers* I hope to see you all On opening day.
They all smiled nodding before they ran off back to work.
John Eberson:-So tell me again how I got Rusherz working on this?
The worker laughed as he lead John to a safe side of the area.
Meanwhile, Georgetown University...
George M. Kober: *awe* Fascinating. I must ask, how can you tell where you chest, abdomen, and waist are?
Freefall chuckled as the students wrote down and observe him. Freefall had volunteer to model next to a human skeleton model to see the differences and likeness of humans and Rusherz.
Freefall: Hard to tell cause of the head and we don't have necks. Well *lifts his head up a bit; points to his chest* Our chest is right here under the head, might not look big but there's alot of room for our lungs hearts ribs and all the important upper body functions. *moves to his stomach* Stomach isn't that far though, but like i said looks can be deceiving when it comes to us Rusherz. *pats his waist* Obvious our waist is here given it's close to the legs so there where the lower organs are. Hardest thing we are going through right now is finding cloths that work with this body structure, but so far all is going well.
Medical student: So, are the organs in the same place?
Freefall: *nods* Yes. fits the size of our bodies of course as do our bones, veins and muscles. Humans and Rusherz have the same body systems by our research. So in case we need surgery or medical help internally, we have no problem finding what is what.
A female student raised her hand.
Medical student (2): What about when you get ill, i have heard you Rusherz do not spread illnesses not even the ones that are contagious.
Freefall: Well-downside to that. When we get hit, we get hit HARD.
George M. Kober: How hard are we talking about?
Freefall: We-kinda look like we're dying. Let me be honest and a voice for my fellow Rusherz, getting sick sucks. Our energy and life force are intertwine and connected, energy give us power and will while the life force is the soul and heart. Now imagine if that energy is slowed down due to being sick, from a simple cold to the Spanish flu, it is pure MISERY for us. We feel drained, numb and tired and let me tell you, the harder the illness the harder we feel it.
All winced at the thought of a Rusher getting sick.
George M. Kober: Yikes...thank goodness for medicine.
Freefall: *smiles* Thank goodness we landed on an ever advancing planet Professor.
That got the class smiling as they wrote down the information.
Later, Football league office...
Freefall landed in front of the building, Backpack and homework in hand as he walked in.
Secretary: Oh hello Freefall! How was school?
Freefall: Hello Mrs. Holly, school was great! We actually looked at the difference between our and human bodies today, needless to say we won't have to worry about internal surgery in the future.
Mrs. Holly smiled as she lead Freefall to Carr's office.
Freefall: Are Liberty and Joseph still working?
Mrs. Holly: Yes, bit longer than planned today, they must be in the zone-
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As soon as the door opened; they were greeted with Liberty screaming at the wall, Joseph shaking at his desk and the entire office covered in papers with drawing on it.
Liberty: *annoyed* SERIOUSLY THIS SHOULDN'T BE HARD!
Joseph Carr: *eye twitch* It's there, it has to be there!
Mrs. Holly: *very confused* Um..gentlemen?
Both turned to see both secretary and Seahawk Rusher looking at them very confused, Freefall walking in as both calmed and straighten themselves.
Freefall: What is the shards of the core happened in here?
Joseph Carr: *clears throat* Sorry about that, we-we were trying to think of a logo for the league but-we hit a wall.
Freefall picked up a paper as Mrs. Holly nodded, leaving the three alone to give them space.
Liberty: We, kinda went nuts and turned the place into a paper-tornado. Sorry for the-
Freefall: 'NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE'.
Both turned fast to see Freefall found the paper where the names for the new league was.
Joseph Carr: Freefall?
Freefall: *slowly smiles* So-NFL, Huh?
Both froze at the abbreviation the Seahawk Rusher had said.
Liberty: The NFL.
Joseph Carr: NFL. NFL...*beaming with Liberty* HAHA! I never thought about abbreviating it! It works both ways as well! IT'S PERFECT!-Um.
They soon looked at the messy office.
Joseph Carr: How about we clean this up before proceeding.
That evening, hotel...
Stampede: *Smiling* NFL eh?
All the Rusherz were at the table eating dinner after a hard days work, Liberty and Freefall relaying the name the league was going to become next year.
Liberty: National Football League. It works both in name and abbreviation so he's going to tell the owners and make it official next season.
Pack: *Smirks* Heh, I like it. We finally got a name for the NFL division of the Rush Zone.
Fang: Maybe we might be able to find one for the AFL soon too.
Chief: Hopefully, i know I'm curious to find out what it could be here.
Stampede: Well, that might be later down the line...LIKE A LOGO FOR A LEAGUE. Lib, you and Joe should take baby-steps with this league.
Peg-Leg: I know your excited but seriously, SLOW PACE.
They all laughed as Liberty blushed with a sheepish grin.
Liberty: Yeah, i get it. We got ahead of ourselves...By the way, you all put your half of the money in the bank?
They all nodded.
Spot: YEP! I think it's a great idea to half our paychecks Lib.
Lasso: We have half for food and emergency, and half saved up. Got a good system going on.
Liberty, Stampede and Freefall smiled in pride nodding.
Canton Bank...
HE HAD NO IDEA HOW TO EXPLAIN THIS TO HIS BOSS. He was doing his job, putting money in the bank saving it...and then the Rusherz came in. The amount they brought in a joint vault-a thief would be a fool to try and rob them.
Banker: Dear heavens above and this amount is going to climb.
Needless to say-this bank is going to have to invest in a bigger vault just for the Rusherz alone.
So, we're soon going to see-
1. The Rusherz learning to drive.
2. The fact the Rusherz are going to be financially good-(pin on that for the future)
3. THE OFFICIAL NAME OF THE LEAGUE IN 1923 ;)
..First two are going to be interesting ;).