To lose the battle but win the war. It was an expression that Stinger had once heard, though they were long past remembering the context for it. As it had been explained to them, it meant to give away something of relatively minor importance but ultimately emerge the victor in a given conflict. If defeatContinue reading “ML2023 Memo #4: The Weight of Victory”
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M1S4 Memo #10: Three Stories Around the Square
Rapidly always loved to watch Speedy race. They’d always favored exhilarating sharp turns and aggressive chases, clawing for positions until the very end. Even after all this time, they still ran every race like it was their first – like they still had something to prove. A lot had happened since that first race. BackContinue reading “M1S4 Memo #10: Three Stories Around the Square”
The Highest Glory – Part 2
This is Part 2 of “The Highest Glory”.Link to Part 1 Sunday, 16:30 BIT Others keep telling Mallard, Captain of the Green Ducks, that they’ve worked as hard as they could in this Marble League. The athlete themself is unsure. They remember their medal-winning feats, like all those clean hits they took to grab theContinue reading “The Highest Glory – Part 2”
ML2022 Memo #7: Rafting
As the Pinkies steered their raft past the finish line, we heard a fan yelping from the Raspberry Racers’ grandstands. “REDEMPTION FOR 2019! TAKE THAT, YOU MIGHTY DUCKS! RO-RO-ROBUST!” “RAAASPBERRY!” their fellow fans cheered. Though disappointed that their host team had placed 7th, Mascot Skipper was enthused by the fans’ excitement. “Witnessing moments like thatContinue reading “ML2022 Memo #7: Rafting”
ML2022 Memo #1: Climbing
As the torch was lit at The Pond, ML2022 began with Event 1: Climbing. A duo event, its gold medalists were siblings Pulsar and Quasar, representing Team Galactic for their first gold since Starry’s Sand Rally 2017 win. “I’m nervous competing alone,” admitted Quasar, “so to earn my first medal with Pulsar means more thanContinue reading “ML2022 Memo #1: Climbing”
Marbula One Season 2 / Pre-Marble League 2021 Offseason Moments – Part 2
This is Part 2 of Nordique Whaler’s Offseason Moments series. For Part 1, click here. For Part 3, click here. For Part 4, click here. Tumbletown I planned to be in Tumbletown the next day, where the Raspberry Racers were hosting a Meet and Greet with the team. I bought these tickets in advance. IContinue reading “Marbula One Season 2 / Pre-Marble League 2021 Offseason Moments – Part 2”
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