Private Finished A game for two.

Geo had been waiting at the basketball courts now for approximately 30 minutes, though it was not because her opponent was late, more so that she was very early. Geo figured it would have been better to be early herself then to show up late and disappoint Brunhild. The fact that she was highly aware that the odds of Brunhild showing up anytime other then the exact designated moment were low, and all of her programming was telling her that showing up this early was ridiculous, Geo couldn't help but be early. Something was off with the android, what exactly was unknown but would require further diagnostics later.

Earlier on the two had enjoyed an afternoon together playing a thing called a video game, and at the end of it had set up to play some sports together, as while the racing simulation was enjoyable Geo always preferred physical activities and had always wanted to try one of the local ones. After much thought the android decided that Basketball would probably be the best for them as it was highly physical and could be enjoyed with only two players.

So for now Geo waited for her co worker to appear, bouncing the ball a few times to get a feel for it and taking a couple practice shots at the net. For anyone watching it would have been a sight to behold if it was not on this particular island. Geo had gone out the day before to purchase the required gear for the day, as her space suit did not seem to be made for such things. She was now wearing red basketball shorts, a white tank top with a red check mark on it with the words “just do it” underneath, and a pair of black and red shoes with white soles that also bore the same check mark.

She continued to take practice shots while also attempting to get better at bouncing it and moving at the same time, something the internet had called “dribbling”. She continued to do this right up until just before the appointed time she had set up to meet. Walking over to the side of the court she sat down and waited for Brunhild to appear.

@EmiRose

Geo stopped what she was doing and turned to face the owner of that unmistakable voice and could not help but smile a little bit and shook her head in answer to the question, usually she would have answered verbally but one thing she had learn on this planet was that sometimes non verbal responses are best. Wanting to try out something she saw on the internet Geo balanced the basketball on the end of her index finger on her right hand and spun it, balancing it there and looked over at Brun.

“I am glad that you were able to accept my invitation.”Geo said while moving her hand causing the ball to drop and bounce. She caught it and then lightly tossed it to the other. “Now what shall we play?”

Geo paused only for a brief second while tilting her head to the side while accessing some information.

“This planet seems to have many rules for this sport. There is a game called 21, one where you take shots to spell out the name of a terrestrial animal.” She paused for a second going over more information. “Or we can just play one on one until one of us calls it, as they say, quits?”

Geo thought about it only for a moment before nodding in agreement, now realising what she had said earlier would have been unfair. Unlike a lot of the others on the island Geo was not completely organic and her internal cybernetics would give her an unfair advantage in the long run. Short 10 minute games would at least keep it fair, as Geo had previously witnessed Burn's own capabilities. Geo may react to things quicker but she was fairly sure Brunhild outclassed her in the strength department at the very least.

“That is acceptable. “I also think we should keep it to half court. The research I have done suggested this is best when there are only two players. Shall we begin then?”

Geo motioned to the court and then went and took a defensive position one one side of the court. Brunhild could have the offense this time and they can switch each match.

Geo started to shadow Brun, trying her best to inhibit the others movement without touching her as her research had told her that this would be something called a “foul”. What she did do though was attempt to take the ball from her opponent, though that was easier said then done. While Geo potentially had greater reflexes Brun seemed to have more physical strength and did a good job pushing through what ever defense she could muster.

Her break came when Brun had went for a shot and she manged to leap into the air and snatch the ball.

“Ha!” She didn't mean to gloat a bit but it came out almost automatically before starting to dribble and racing her way to the opposite end of the court, hoping her reflexes would be enough to make it around Brunhild.. Geo caught movement out of the corner of her eye somewhere around the “Three point line” and assuming it was Brun the andriod made a quick shot at the net.

The game went like this for almost the full 10 minutes, any point gained by Geo was hard fought as any point given to her opponent was done so grudgingly. The synthetic life form was completely absorbed in the match, pushing herself to match Brunhild as best as she could. If she couldn't then the task was to use what advantages she had to give herself the edge.

Geo was so lost in the game that she barely noticed the ten minutes was now up. Stopping mid shot she simply put the ball down and headed over to the side lines.

“That is ten minutes. The first of five is over, the final score is” she paused while tallying it in her head. “ 14 to 17 in your favour.“

Geo paused a moment, taking in the fact that she had lost this one, deciding to replay it later to see exactly where she went wrong.

“We can rest before the next match if you wish?” she said, trying to be considerate. Despite the fact that she had pushed herself the android was not breathing overly heavy, potentially do to the fact that a large part of her did not require oxygen to function, it was mostly her organic “camouflage” that needed it.

“Whenever you are ready we can start again”