Challenge for FireStar

[Mira Burke]

Black paper with silvered script found itself tacked onto the board for the second time in a short few days.

Nero,

It's been a hot minute. We may not have bumped into one-another on recent nights, but I decided I wanted to try for FireStar or IceDancer. You and your partner lost the coin flip. Or won? Perspective, I s'pose. Wanna beat the tar out of each other and grab drinks afterwards?

- Mira

[Ria Graziano]

[Nero Zhir]

Mira,

If that's what lead you to FireStar and me then I recommend you rescind your challenge. Should you insist on continuing then strengthen your resolve or you won't last for three fights. I accept.

Nero

[JewellRavenlock]

Whoah. That's a sweet burn even before she touches the opal. 10 out of 10, am now interested in this challenge.
-Jewell

[Mira Burke]

Another black note was tacked below the response.

Careful, my friend. Your mask is slipping.

My resolve has never been stronger. Don't confuse my politeness or cordiality for weakness.

I believe that rock may be rotting that pretty head of yours... perhaps it is best I empty it for you when we meet in the ring.

- Mira

[Mira Burke]

Monday the 20th at 9:30pm RST. Anya will call the action.

- Mira

[Anya de la Rose]

This challenge occurred as scheduled at 9:30 PM on February 20, 2023.

In honor of FireStar, tonight's fights took place exclusively in The Boiler.

The night started with a close first match, with the fighters trading ties and leads. The ring made itself known in this match, steaming up and leaving scorches on both fighters as they bounced among the pipes until an eighth round conclusion that saw Nero up by a single point.

Ring The Boiler 1: Mira Burke scores! (LS / FDO | 1 - 0, Mira Burke leads.)
Ring The Boiler 2: Nero Zhir scores! (FeFL / LS | 1 - 1, Mira Burke and Nero Zhir.)
Ring The Boiler 3: Mira Burke scores! (FDO / FL | 2 - 1, Mira Burke leads.)
Ring The Boiler 4: Nero Zhir scores! (FL / FDU | 2 - 2, Nero Zhir and Mira Burke.)
Ring The Boiler 5: Nero Zhir scores! (JB / FL | 2 - 3, Nero Zhir leads.)
Ring The Boiler 6: Mira Burke scores! (JK / FLP | 3 - 3, Mira Burke and Nero Zhir.)
Ring The Boiler 7: Everybody scores! (JB / JB | 4 - 4, Nero Zhir and Mira Burke.)
Ring The Boiler 8: Nero Zhir scores! (CH / JK | 4 - 5, Nero Zhir leads.)
FINAL: Nero Zhir def. Mira Burke, 5 - 4 in 8 rounds. - dof

The second match of the night kept the heat on. The steamy ring came into play again, allowing the fighters to obscure their moves until Nero secured his defense in the eighth round once again.

Ring The Boiler 1: No action this round. (JB / FeFL | 0 - 0, Nero Zhir and Mira Burke.)
Ring The Boiler 2: Nero Zhir scores! (FDU / LS | 0 - 1, Nero Zhir leads.)
Ring The Boiler 3: Nero Zhir scores! (FDO / SP | 0 - 2, Nero Zhir leads.)
Ring The Boiler 4: Mira Burke scores! (FL / JB | 1 - 2, Nero Zhir leads.)
Ring The Boiler 5: Nero Zhir scores! (JB / FAB | 1 - 3, Nero Zhir leads.)
Ring The Boiler 6: Nero Zhir scores! (SN / FLB | 1 - 4, Nero Zhir leads.)
Ring The Boiler 7: No action this round. (FeFL / JB | 1 - 4, Nero Zhir leads.)
Ring The Boiler 8: Nero Zhir scores! (LS / SN | 1 - 5, Nero Zhir leads.)
FINAL: Nero Zhir def. Mira Burke, 5 - 1 in 8 rounds. - dof

Congratulations, Nero! Well tried, Mira!