USER: I created a Jujutsu Kaisen sorcerer named Ignace Vaugrenard. Standing at 6'0, with well-groomed, golden-blonde hair and bluish grey eyes, he's hard to miss, and he's considered highly attractive by female characters. At just 15, he's first-year at Kyoto Jujutsu High, and an extremely prized prospect as the Kyoto School lacks considerable young talent in comparison to Tokyo. He's ranked semi-grade 1, the same as his rival Noritoshi Kamo as well as the late Kokichi Muta (Mechamaru), and Utahime Iori, the student supervisor at Kyoto. He's the son of Nicolas and Rose, two French immigrants to Japan that run a shop specializing in cheesy pastries. Circumstances have lead him around the block. For one, his parents' dislike for large cities lead them to settle in Muko, a mid-sized city south of Kyoto. Coincidentally, Kyoto is also the site of a Jujutsu school, and though Satoru Gojo is a powerful recruiter, he ultimately chose to stay close to his parents. Second, he required outside training, and lived with his mentor, the outrageous Yuki Tsukumo, in Kyoto from 6 to 12. During this training regimen, they would go to many places such as uninhabited islands. Yuki would joke that there were no witnesses, but this was really so they would not have to hold back. Cheese is at the forefront of his powers, extremely malleable and limited only by his imagination. There are three basic applications: Fromage a pate dure (hard cheeses), Fromage a pate molle (soft cheeses), and Fondue (melted c...

USER: Ignace's attitude is in contrast to his mentor, Yuki Tsukumo, who is quite brash, outspoken, and cavalier. He's blunt, and not afraid to question others' abilities, especially considering his own strength. He's friends with Kasumi Miwa, though he's oblivious to the crush the second-year swordswoman has on him, and her desire to impress him.Sadly, she seems to be a magnet for bad luck Her father Eizo once saved the Vaugrenard family bakery, so he's grateful to Kasumi and her family, and he considers it his obligation to protect her. Eizo inspired Ignace to become a jujutsu sorcrer, and his unique talents were quickly noticed by Yuki Tsukimo. He's also friends with Aoi Todo, and he (both Ignace and Aoi) are very willing to discuss the type of women they prefers, though the question would never leave the lips of Ignace himself. Only the answer would. Ignace's ideal woman is tall, athletic, and strong, like Maki Zenin. Whom he's spent much of his first year in an on-and-off relationship with. The nature of their relationship is so fickle, and because they frequently flirt with each other regardless, no one really knows when they've crossed the line, or when they've broken up. Some say that they are at their most cordial when they've broken up, and always arguing when together. Maki has no cursed energy, so she's a black sheep of the Zenin family. She relies on her own physical strength and cursed tools. She's also a low-ranked Grade 4, because her family blocks her promotions. At...

USER: I created a Jujutsu Kaisen sorcerer named Ignace Vaugrenard. Standingwould like to tell you about a country called New Britannia. In a world where the concerns and interests of the Thirteen Colonies were given considerable weight in British political discourse, New Britannia stood as a shining example of successful colonial governance. The American Revolution would narrowly be averted by the passage of the Reconciliation Acts of 1768, replacing the wildly unpopular Townshend Acts, and thus Britannia began to grow and grow until its Grand Union flag was flown over almost every part of North America. By 1804, New Britannia covered the entirety of what would be referred to as the United States and Canada in real life - here, they are referred to as the Commonwealth of Central Britannia (CCB) and the Commonwealth of Northern Britannia (CNB) respectively. By 1828, the newly independent Mexico was beginning to collapse under political instability, and New Britannia saw an opportunity to expand its influence further south. The British government, recognizing the potential economic benefits and strategic importance of a united North American continent, secretly drew up plans to annex Mexico in 1830. This controversial move ignited a war with significant resistance from Mexican nationalist forces, but ultimately resulted in the creation of the Commonwealth of Southern Britannia (CSB) in 1848, after years of Mexico's de facto vassalage. New Britannia's rapid expansion raised concerns among other global powers, particularly France and Spain. To maintain stability and avert potential conflicts, the Great Powers Accord was signed in 1853, recognizing New Britannia's right to influence over the entire North American continent and establishing it as a self-governing dominion within the British Empire. Spain would sell Cuba and Porto Rico in 1877 and would later sell the Philippines in 1898. New Britannia was quick to pounce on Panama when it split from Colombia in 1903, and the Panama Canal was built to facilitate the passage of cargo between the Atlantic and Pacific in 1904. They would all be integrated as commonwealths. The overseas commonwealths, as well as the CSB which is situated on mainland North America, would see significant economic development and modernisation, but the architects and beneficiaries of this were largely the British elites and their allies in New Britannia. The commonwealths became reliant on British investment and trade, with the majority of their resources and profits flowing back to the empire. The local populations, while benefiting from some economic advancements, were often marginalized and had limited political power. This lead to a trend known as "marrying up", wherein the locals would vie for crumbs of power using their daughters as leverage to move up. This permanently changed the genetic profile of the colonies, as countless females would be offered by their parents and guardians, sometimes to the same few men. In a generation, the offspring of these elites (the creoles as well as those fully European) were a major force in these colonies. Many local families would resort to extreme measures to ensure they had a chance at 6'0,moving up in colonial society. This included the infamous infanticide against males to such a scale that for instance, in the Commonwealths of Cuba and the Philippines, the local economies and workforces were decimated, with well-groomed, golden-blonde hair and bluish grey eyes, he's hard to miss, and he's considered highly attractiveextreme gender imbalances seen amongst the locals, to the point creole males were some of the only males that survived into adulthood. As a response to the wave of infanticide, it would become a capital offence, although few witnesses would cooperate, as most were either sympathetic or afraid of reprisal. With the damage already done, Europeans would begin to flood into the commonwealths to fill the labor void left by female characters. Atthe decimation of the local populations. In doing so, New Britannia also found itself with loyal subjects who were more closely aligned with British culture and values, further solidifying its control over the colonies. As far as basic information goes, its capital is Philadelphia. This is part of the state of Galloway (named after Joseph Galloway, a major figure in the passage of the Reconciliation Acts of 1768). Galloway obviously includes Pennsylvania but also includes some of the other core colonies, some of the oldest such as Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York. Other foundational states include New England (MA, CT, RI, VT, NH, ME), the Canadian Maritimes, Ontario, Quebec, and Carolina (NC and SC.). Each state is important, but key newer ones include Austin (Texas, OK, KS, WY, UT, AZ), Dixie (TN, AK, LA, MS, AL, GA, FL), Huron (MI, WI, MN, IA, IL, IN, OH,MS, KY.), Serena (CA, NV, OR, WA), and Montalucio (ID, MT, CO, ND, SD, NE.) 81% of New Britannia is ethnically European, the two largest outside groups being Hispanics and Filipinos, although because of past trends many of these groups do have significant European admixture and can even look indistinguishable from the Britannian majority. In this timeline, slavery was abolished in 1814, so it has fewer Africans, as they account for 2.5% of the population. Additionally, half repatriated to Liberia (Note: In this scenario, Liberia has thrived, and with New Britannian guidance and investment it became comparable to South Africa.) For these reasons, most (let's say colonies to differentiate the CCB and CNB from those that were not predominantly British) colonies have significant European admixture, and though such apartheid systems have officially been abolished, some of British descent still hold significant power, and those of British descent form not only the largest groups in the CCB and CNB where the legend of New Britannia all began, but also in colonies. For instance, 43% of the population in Southern Britannia possesses 25% or more British ancestry, while 32% of the population are Britannians. This grows to 63% and 48% in Cuba, 71% and 52% in Porto Rico. The first number also overlaps with other groups, obviously. Britannians are the predominant ethnic group in New Britannia. They are English-speakers of Northwest European heritage, unsurprisingly most of this is British or Irish with smaller numbers from Scandinavia, Germany, and the Low Countries. They are also known as "Americans." They are present in large numbers just 15, he's first-year at Kyoto Jujutsu High, and an extremely prized prospect as the Kyoto School lacks considerable young talent in comparison to Tokyo. He's ranked semi-grade 1, the same as his rival Noritoshi Kamo as well as the late Kokichi Muta (Mechamaru), and Utahime Iori, the student supervisor at Kyoto. He's the son of Nicolas and Rose, twoabout everywhere in the realm. Acadians are a smaller group of predominantly French immigrants to Japanspeakers, present mainly in Maine, with larger-yet populations in the American South (Cajuns) and Pacific Northwest (Cascadians.) A significant amount of Acadians also came to the South and Pacific Northwest from Italy. There are Italian Acadians, French Acadians, and mixes of the two. 22% are native Italian speakers while 67% are native French speakers, and in areas with a similar climate to France and Italy, you can see a similar romantic and outgoing culture that run a shop specializing in cheesy pastries. Circumstances have lead himcontrasts with the larger Britannian culture. In the modern era, New Britannia's power continued to grow, and combined with its enviable geographical position and vast resources, it became a global superpower. With a mainland featuring most of North America (Note: really just the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the exclave of Panama), it's the world's largest country by land area, and the Americans are quite proud of this. The total population is estimated around the block. For one, his parents' dislike for large cities lead them to settle in Muko, a mid-sized city south of Kyoto. Coincidentally, Kyoto491 million. Cuisine: Britannian cuisine is also the site of a Jujutsu school, and though Satoru Gojo is a powerful recruiter, he ultimately chose to stay close to his parents. Second, he required outside training, and lived with his mentor, the outrageous Yuki Tsukumo, in Kyoto from 6 to 12. During this training regimen, they would go to many places such as uninhabited islands. Yuki would joke that there were no witnesses,heavy in meat and potatoes. Regional variants exist, but this was reallyis largely consistent. In Austin, for instance, people may eat Tex-Mex food such as the burrito, with unique twists. Barbecued beef or pork mixed with rice and potatoes are a popular filling. It's not uncommon for someone in the Northeast (Galloway and New England) to eat a hearty breakfast of skirt steak, potatoes, and eggs, including hash browns or potato pancakes. Other than that, the cuisine is diverse and very reminiscent of real-world Americana. Cities in New Britannia are integrated through cross-country as well as local transit. This has created a seamless and efficient transportation system, connecting all corners of the country. High-speed railways, extensive highway networks, and well-developed subway systems are the backbone of New Britannia's transportation infrastructure. New Britannia has a unique system of governance. Citizens over 21 take the Civic Aptitude and Knowledge Exam (CAKE), which is designed to ensure that voters are knowledgeable enough to participate in politics. Voting points are weighted based on exam performance. New Britannians enjoy watching sport. The most popular are rugby union, baseball, and American football. Other sports such as hockey and football (soccer), and basketball also have notable followings. The American Rugby League is the most-watched league, and because the country is so large, there are a whopping 48 professional teams competing at the highest level. This varies with relegation and expansion. Relegation can only be called into question every four years and certain struggling teams are informed in advance that they wouldwill need to win a certain amount of games in order to avoid demotion. The ARL also has a draft, and minor leagues. It seems to be a combination of European and North American characteristics. Unlike the NFL, in which one must be three years removed from high school, one must be at least 17 by September of his draft year to play in the ARL. They are usually drafted out of major-junior leagues, although some are picked from the NCAA. Thus, college rugby is not have to hold back. Cheese is at the forefront of his powers, extremely malleable and limited only by his imagination. There are three basic applications: Fromage a pate dure (hard cheeses), Fromage a pate molle (soft cheeses), and Fondue (melted cheese). The thing is that "hard and soft" are in fact two massive categories, very vague. Ricotta can be considered soft, as can harvati, but they have little in common. In the beginning of Yuki's training, these techniques were all quite weak, but have evolved into a terrifying arsenal of the unknown. Fromage a pate dure, unsurprisingly, is the basis for many of his offensive attacks, and can be used to create constructs that form as hard, solid objects that can take the form of nearly anything the Ignace desires. With regards to defense, he has more than one option to choose from, though they are not chosen only by hardness, but how well they can absorb an attack. This makes a very hard cheese like Parmigiano Reggiano useless, but one like Comte very useful. Parmigiano Reggiano's role is almost entirely offensive, the aforementioned fragments of the projectile potentially burrowing inside poorly-protected enemies. The effect is like a hollowpoint bullet. He can shoot this kind of cheese from his back, in a technique called "Quills." It's used typically in dire situations. Ignace knows better than to willingly turn his back in combat. These are only some cheeses, some techniques, at his disposal. Another technique is "Ficello". Ficello is a popular brand of string cheese sold in France, and it involves creating flexible strings that are more like wires. The thickness can be modified, as well as the sharpness. "Magma" is a variant of Fondue, and Fromage a pate dure at the same time. The effect is a superheated weapon that quickly solidifies on Ignace's command, inside or outside the user's body. He can even make them explode. Fontina, Gruyere, and gouda are commonly used in Fondue and Magma. Soft cheeses can be used for more strategic purposes, non-lethal techniques, or even a formidable whip. More techniques at his disposal: "Vieux Boulogne". This cheese is known just for being the worst-smelling. The technique involves creating a pungent and suffocating cheese vapor, which can disorient and impair the senses of anyone caught in its range, as well as their ability to sense and focus their cursed energy. Ignace HATES using this technique, but it's particularly effective in enclosed spaces or against opponents who heavily rely on their sense of smell. His most devastating technique that does not involve Domain Expansion is "Fromage Noir." By infusing his cursed energy into a specialized wheel of black cheese, he can unleash a devastating explosion. Ignace is sophisticated, calm, and collected. He enjoys reading about military history in his free time.as relevant as college football.

USER: I would like to tell you about a country called New Britannia. In a world where the concerns and interests of the Thirteen Colonies were given considerable weight in British political discourse, New Britannia stood as a shining example of successful colonial governance. The American Revolution would narrowly be averted by the passage of the Reconciliation Acts of 1768, replacing the wildly unpopular Townshend Acts, and thus Britannia began to grow and grow until its Grand Union flag was flown over almost every part of North America. By 1804, New Britannia covered the entirety of what would be referred to as the United States and Canada in real life - here, they are referred to as the Commonwealth of Central Britannia (CCB) and the Commonwealth of Northern Britannia (CNB) respectively. By 1828, the newly independent Mexico was beginning to collapse under political instability, and New Britannia saw an opportunity to expand its influence further south. The British government, recognizing the potential economic benefits and strategic importance of a united North American continent, secretly drew up plans to annex Mexico in 1830. This controversial move ignited a war with significant resistance from Mexican nationalist forces, but ultimately resulted in the creation of the Commonwealth of Southern Britannia (CSB) in 1848, after years of Mexico's de facto vassalage. New Britannia's rapid expansion raised concerns among other global powers, particularly France and Spain. To maintain stability and avert potential conflicts, the Great Powers Accord was signed in 1853, recognizing New Britannia's right to influence over the entire North American continent and establishing it as a self-governing dominion within the British Empire. Spain would sell Cuba and Porto Rico in 1877 and would later sell the Philippines in 1898. New Britannia was quick to pounce on Panama when it split from Colombia in 1903, and the Panama Canal was built to facilitate the passage of cargo between the Atlantic and Pacific in 1904. They would all be integrated as commonwealths. The overseas commonwealths, as well as the CSB which is situated on mainland North America, would see significant economic development and modernisation, but the architects and beneficiaries of this were largely the British elites and their allies in New Britannia. The commonwealths became reliant on British investment and trade, with the majority of their resources and profits flowing back to the empire. The local populations, while benefiting from some economic advancements, were often marginalized and had limited political power. This lead to a trend known as "marrying up", wherein the locals would vie for crumbs of power using their daughters as leverage to move up. This permanently changed the genetic profile of the colonies, as countless females would be offered by their parents and guardians, sometimes to the same few men. In a generation, the offspring of these elites (the creoles as well as those fully European) were a major force in these colonies. Many local families would resort to extreme measures to ensure they had a chance at moving up in colonial society. This included the infamous infanticide against males to such a scale that for instance, in the Commonwealths of Cuba and the Philippines, the local economies and workforces were decimated, with extreme gender imbalances seen amongst the locals, to the point creole males were some of the only males that survived into adulthood. As a response to the wave of infanticide, it would become a capital offence, although few witnesses would cooperate, as most were either sympathetic or afraid of reprisal. With the damage already done, Europeans would begin to flood into the commonwealths to fill the labor void left by the decimation of the local populations. In doing so, New Britannia also found itself with loyal subjects who were more closely aligned with British culture and values, further solidifying its control over the colonies. As far as basic information goes, its capital is Philadelphia. This is part of the state of Galloway (named after Joseph Galloway, a major figure in the passage of the Reconciliation Acts of 1768). Galloway obviously includes Pennsylvania but also includes some of the other core colonies, some of the oldest such as Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York. Other foundational states include New England (MA, CT, RI, VT, NH, ME), the Canadian Maritimes, Ontario, Quebec, and Carolina (NC and SC.). Each state is important, but key newer ones include Austin (Texas, OK, KS, WY, UT, AZ), Dixie (TN, AK, LA, MS, AL, GA, FL), Huron (MI, WI, MN, IA, IL, IN, OH,MS, KY.), Serena (CA, NV, OR, WA), and Montalucio (ID, MT, CO, ND, SD, NE.) 81% of New Britannia is ethnically European, the two largest outside groups being Hispanics and Filipinos, although because of past trends many of these groups do have significant European admixture and can even look indistinguishable from the Britannian majority. In this timeline, slavery was abolished in 1814, so it has fewer Africans, as they account for 2.5% of the population. Additionally, half repatriated to Liberia (Note: In this scenario, Liberia has thrived, and with New Britannian guidance and investment it became comparable to South Africa.) For these reasons, most (let's say colonies to differentiate the CCB and CNB from those that were not predominantly British) colonies have significant European admixture, and though such apartheid systems have officially been abolished, some of British descent still hold significant power, and those of British descent form not only the largest groups in the CCB and CNB where the legend of New Britannia all began, but also in colonies. For instance, 43% of the population in Southern Britannia possesses 25% or more British ancestry, while 32% of the population are Britannians. This grows to 63% and 48% in Cuba, 71% and 52% in Porto Rico. The first number also overlaps with other groups, obviously. Britannians are the predominant ethnic group in New Britannia. They are English-speakers of Northwest European heritage, unsurprisingly most of this is British or Irish with smaller numbers from Scandinavia, Germany, and the Low Countries. They are also known as "Americans." They are present in large numbers just about everywhere in the realm. Acadians are a smaller group of predominantly French speakers, present mainly in Maine, with larger-yet populations in the American South (Cajuns) and Pacific Northwest (Cascadians.) A significant amount of Acadians also came to the South and Pacific Northwest from Italy. There are Italian Acadians, French Acadians, and mixes of the two. 22% are native Italian speakers while 67% are native French speakers, and in areas with a similar climate to France and Italy, you can see a similar romantic and outgoing culture that contrasts with the larger Britannian culture. In the modern era, New Britannia's power continued to grow, and combined with its enviable geographical position and vast resources, it became a global superpower. With a mainland featuring most of North America (Note: really just the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the exclave of Panama), it's the world's largest country by land area, and the Americans are quite proud of this. The total population is estimated around 491 million. Cuisine: Britannian cuisine is heavy in meat and potatoes. Regional variants exist, but this is largely consistent. In Austin, for instance, people may eat Tex-Mex food such as the burrito, with unique twists. Barbecued beef or pork mixed with rice and potatoes are a popular filling. It's not uncommon for someone in the Northeast (Galloway and New England) to eat a hearty breakfast of skirt steak, potatoes, and eggs, including hash browns or potato pancakes. Other than that, the cuisine is diverse and very reminiscentreminiscient of real-world Americana. Cities in New Britannia are integrated through cross-country as well as local transit. This has created a seamless and efficient transportation system, connecting all corners of the country. High-speed railways, extensive highway networks, and well-developed subway systems are the backbone of New Britannia's transportation infrastructure. New Britannia has a unique system of governance. Citizens over 21 take the Civic Aptitude and Knowledge Exam (CAKE), which is designed to ensure that voters are knowledgeable enough to participate in politics. Voting points are weighted based on exam performance. New Britannians enjoy watching sport. The most popular are rugby union, baseball, and American football. Other sports such as hockey and football (soccer), and basketball also have notable followings. The American Rugby League is the most-watched league, and because the country is so large, there are a whopping 48 professional teams competing at the highest level. This varies with relegation and expansion. Relegation can only be called into question every four years and certain struggling teams are informed in advance that they will need to win a certain amount of games in order to avoid demotion. Thedemotion.The ARL also has a draft, and minor leagues. It seems to be a combination of European and North American characteristics. Unlike the NFL, in which one must be three years removed from high school, one must be at least 17 by September of his draft year to play in the ARL. They are usually drafted out of major-junior leagues, although some are picked from the NCAA. Thus, college rugby is not as relevant as college football.

USER: I would like to tell you about a country called New Britannia. In a world where the concerns and interests of the Thirteen Colonies were given considerable weight in British political discourse, New Britannia stood as a shining example of successful colonial governance. The American Revolution would narrowly be averted by the passage of the Reconciliation Acts of 1768, replacing the wildly unpopular Townshend Acts, and thus Britannia began to grow and grow until its Grand Union flag was flown over almost every part of North America. By 1804, New Britannia covered the entirety of what would be referred to as the United States and Canada in real life - here, they are referred to as the Commonwealth of Central Britannia (CCB) and the Commonwealth of Northern Britannia (CNB) respectively. By 1828, the newly independent Mexico was beginning to collapse under political instability, and New Britannia saw an opportunity to expand its influence further south. The British government, recognizing the potential economic benefits and strategic importance of a united North American continent, secretly drew up plans to annex Mexico in 1830. This controversial move ignited a war with significant resistance from Mexican nationalist forces, but ultimately resulted in the creation of the Commonwealth of Southern Britannia (CSB) in 1848, after years of Mexico's de facto vassalage. New Britannia's rapid expansion raised concerns among other global powers, particularly France and Spain. To maintai...

USER: Write a story that takes place in 1995. It's set in Vera Crux (also known as Veracruz, in the Commonwealth of Southern Britannia. It's a pretty coastal town, though 73% of the city is now English-speaking. 35% speaks Spanish and these are overlapping categories. Something else to be noted is that New Britannians will readily adopt aspects of Mexican identity they find alluring, such as cuisine.) The son of real estate agents Jacob and Eleanor Bainbridge, Christian is a well-compensated lawyer. He cares not about the heat and is always dressed quite nice. This is the subject of much mockery from his friends. Today he's a spectator at a rugby match with his friends Eddie Stark and Amy Nolan. Vera Crux Rugby Football Club, (or just Vera Crux, or the Cross), is struggling, and they are playing against Dallas RFC, or "The Renegades", or "Gades" to avoid a rare relegation. (Note: relegation can only happen every three or four years in the ARL, and only when a team is so bad they are deemed "non-competitive.") The Cross have not only lost 20 of its first 24 matches of 34, but they are also playing a formidable, 21-3 opponent in the Gades. Eddie and Amy are in the mood for succulent burritos filled with bbq beef, rice, herbs, and yum yum sauce. Christian opts for pizza puffs - some quattro formaggi and some sausage and peppers. By halftime they're down 16-0. Enter a young server named Karina Goch. A Polish immigrant. Though Britannia had been moving Poles into Mexico since the 19th c...

USER: I would like to tell you about a country called New Britannia. In a world where the concerns and interests of the Thirteen Colonies were given considerable weight in British political discourse, New Britannia stood as a shining example of successful colonial governance. The American Revolution would narrowly be averted by the passage of the Reconciliation Acts of 1768, replacing the wildly unpopular Townshend Acts, and thus Britannia began to grow and grow until its Grand Union flag was flown over almost every part of North America. By 1804, New Britannia covered the entirety of what would be referred to as the United States and Canada in real life - here, they are referred to as the Commonwealth of Central Britannia (CCB) and the Commonwealth of Northern Britannia (CNB) respectively. By 1828, the newly independent Mexico was beginning to collapse under political instability, and New Britannia saw an opportunity to expand its influence further south. The British government, recognizing the potential economic benefits and strategic importance of a united North American continent, secretly drew up plans to annex Mexico in 1830. This controversial move ignited a war with significant resistance from Mexican nationalist forces, but ultimately resulted in the creation of the Commonwealth of Southern Britannia (CSB) in 1848, after years of Mexico's de facto vassalage. New Britannia's rapid expansion raised concerns among other global powers, particularly France and Spain. To maintai...

USER: Write a story that takes place in 1995. It's set in Vera Crux (also known as Veracruz, in the Commonwealth of Southern Britannia. It's a pretty coastal town, though 73% of the city is now English-speaking. 35% speaks Spanish and these are overlapping categories. Something else to be noted is that New Britannians will readily adopt aspects of Mexican identity they find alluring, such as cuisine.) The son of real estate agents Jacob and Eleanor Bainbridge, Christian is a well-compensated lawyer. He cares not about the heat and is always dressed quite nice, this time in a blue dress shirt and tan slacks held up by brown suspenders. This is the subject of much mockery from his friends. Today he's a spectator at a rugby match with his friends Eddie Stark and Amy Nolan. Vera Crux Rugby Football Club, (or just Vera Crux, or the Cross), is struggling, and they are playing against Dallas RFC, or "The Renegades", or "Gades" to avoid a rare relegation. (Note: relegation can only happen every three or four years in the ARL, and only when a team is so bad they are deemed "non-competitive.") The Cross have not only lost 20 of its first 24 matches of 34, but they are also playing a formidable, 21-3 opponent in the Gades. Eddie and Amy are in the mood for succulent burritos filled with bbq beef, rice, herbs, and yum yum sauce. Christian opts for pizza puffs - some quattro formaggi and some sausage and peppers. By halftime they're down 16-0. Enter a young server named Karina Goch. A Polish im...