Gym class (Open)

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Armed with a smile and a small notebook, Principal Celestia calmly walked into gym class, taking position in a corner and attentively watching the students move about, occasionally looking down and making a small note or scribble in her book. Gym class was always a satisfying experience. It was the only class where she could see all of her students express themselves at once, without having to do anything as intrusive as spy on their notes.

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Focus. Steady your hand and your soul, for then not even the strongest of winds may sway you.

Both hands placed upon the balance beam to support herself, Keans held her breath as she held the handstand on the thin space. She knew she had to keep it up for just a bit longer, then she could release it and return to her upright position. Eyes closed, she concentrated on maintaining her balance until her instructor called for her to stop. Jumping down onto her feet, she exhaled, walking off to the side as the next person went onto the Balance beam to try and test their balance.

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The small crowd of classmates clapped their hands. Among them was a young man wearing a white tracksuit, with a black stripe going down the side (for extra speed). This included a loose fitting jacket for the track suit. Of course he also clapped. It was not every student who could perform like that on the balance beam.

Unfortunately, he found that his name was randomly called to follow her act. He smiled and nodded as he stood. A few of his friends clapped and cheered for him as he went over to the beam.

"Eh heh," he chuckled and waved back to them.

He wouldn't be attempting something so advanced. Instead he'd just step up and try to follow what the instructor told him to do. He received some beginner instructions and began to perform one of the basic learning techniques. However, even at this it seemed he would fail.

He quickly fell off the balance beam after holding the pose for just a short few moments. He relaxed his joints as gravity pulled him down to the mat below. Despite the safety cushion, the smack of the fall was still quite bracing.

Some of the children jeered, but his friends were louder. They called out things like 'Aw, nice try!' and other such things of good nature. He quickly got up from the mat again and assured the instructor he was okay, as he put his glasses back on. While he did the crack in his lenses would be visible, but he'd be in no particular hurry to hide it. That made it a little less conspicuous.

He'd go over to where Keans was, to join those who had already had their turn and await the next student's turn. As he approached her his face held no particular expression, but when he stepped right next to her his gaze would suddenly go to try and meet hers. If he managed to catch her eye for even a second, then and only then would he smile. A smile just to her.

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    Big Shot and a small group of other people were all gathered in another part of the gymnasium. The group mostly consisted of players on the Canterlot High Basketball team just playing games of full court 5 vs. 5. Even though it was only a friendly game Big Shot didn't take it that way and neither did his teammates. Big Shot had a influence over the team from both his seniority and was the ace of the team. For Big Shot every time he was on the court outside of a accounted for game was a chance to practice and maybe try something new.

    While played the group could hear the commotion coming from over near the gymnastic equipment and every now and again someone would take a peek over to see whats going on, but all it takes is a moment. Big Shot stole the ball of the ball handler and sped down the court, finishing with a wind mill slam. While the others were catching up to get set up again Big Shot took a glance over only to see Kean dismount from the beam and someone try to get on before the play started back on. The banging of bodies all over the court, a very physical game full of new stuff and buckets.