video posted by @ruffboi

[ohhmrburnsides]

[When the video clicks on, you can see Magnus setting up the camera, presumably on some kind of tripod, so that he can step back and give you a full-body shot of himself. There’s a concept here, a kind of Ted-Talk-y type thing, even if it’s not fully realized. Please forgive him. He’s new to technology. He’s trying his best.]

Hello, kind citizens! Okay, listen, I noticed something tragic about Riverview and this is what it is: we are hugely lacking in the sports department. You know, like, intramural type shit? Sorry, stuff. Intramural type stuff. Anyway. I, Magnus Burnsides, aim to change this. Not to brag or anything but I do have some experience coaching a sportsball team, so I figured: why not put my experience to good use? Who wants to play sports with me?

I want this thing to be a community effort. If you know how to play sports, come coach a team! Doesn’t matter what the sport is! If you don’t know anything about sports but you’re curious, come learn with us! It’s not about being good—it’s about doing the sports! I want people of all ages, people of all sports backgrounds. Also, maybe, someone who’s good at organizing stuff because I’m not very good at that. Anyway, let me know what you think! If anyone’s down to help out, send me a message!

[He ends the video bit with his hands on his hips Peter Pan style, a huge grin on his face. … And then he remembers he has to walk back to the camera in order to shut it off.]

(ooc: If you have any questions/comments/concerns for me, hit me up at  aldigrocery !)

Comments

video; un: s.trevor

[rightly]

This sounds like a great idea. You know, there are two community centers, so if you want to make this a sort of Quarantine-wide community effort, you could involve both of them. I work at the central one, and I'd be happy to see what I can do to help you out. At the very least I should be able to find you a few players, whatever sports you want to go with.

[ohhmrburnsides]

Hey, that sounds great! We could start up a sports league with multiple teams that way! What kinds of facilities are set up there?

[rightly]

Well, there are a couple indoor fields, they can be used for several team sports like basketball, football, field hockey, the like. There's also a pool, two outdoor fields and a tennis court. They're not all in top shape, but I've been trying to clean up the facilities and mend what needs mending.

If you'd like, you can come by sometime. I wouldn't mind showing you around, and you can get a better notion of what we have there.

[ohhmrburnsides]

I definitely will! Especially since I haven't played any of those sports yet. I gotta learn how to play 'em if I wanna coach any little league.

Oh—I can help fix things up! I'm a carpenter.

[rightly]

Really? They're very popular where I'm from. Some more than others, granted. I could teach you some, and get you some information for you to get a little more acquainted.

[ He smiles a little brighter, nodding. ] Brilliant. If you're offering, then I'll gladly accept. I'm sure there's some sort of budget so we can pay you for the work, of course.

[ohhmrburnsides]

See, I keep hearing about them, so I think I just missed out. I know about fighting sports, though, like wrestling. Which I am big on, but right now I'm more into learning some team sports.

Sounds awesome! I can come over for a tour and take notes as I go on repair work.

[rightly]

Oh, fighting sports are fun, too. What about boxing? I mostly practice that, to be honest. But if you'd like, I can show you a little about team sports as well. You can tell me about the ones you know, too.

Alright, then. Just message me when you decide to come by, so we're sure we won't miss each other.

[ohhmrburnsides]

I know about boxing. And you're the second person to ask me about it, so I think I gotta start!

I'll hit you up for sure! Shouldn't take me too long to come around.

[rightly]

You can definitely count me in for that one. I wasn't sure if a lot of people here would know it or practice, so I'm glad to hear I won't be short on partners.

Great. I look forward to it. [ Oh wait, right— ] I'm Steve Trevor. Nice meeting you.

[ohhmrburnsides]

You too, man! I’m excited to get started!