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Happy Twenty-First of January, dear readers! It's Week Three of Season Fifteen, fellow viewers, and we're ready to bring you the best in RPG entertainment anywhere on the web! We've got an odd assortment of fighters for you to watch this week, including such favourites as a mechanical trashcan, a very feminine world destroyer, and everyone's favourite pyromaniac. So come on, dear readers: let's head on inside!

Before we do that, though, let's make a quick stop and go look at Week 2's Results. Did Rose or Zophar give feminists everywhere a reason to rejoice? Was Paine able to put the pain to her knightly opponent? Was Flonne able to teach Hix about the workings of Love? And was Lyn able to win her first match in Heavy? Head on over and check out these results, and more, dear readers!

Now I'm sure you're itching to go and see Week 3's matches, so let's go take a look! In Light this week, drifter gunner Virginia is ready to tackle the stealthy assassin Jaffar, in a battle of speed and skill that rarely sees the light of day in, well, Light. In Middle, Florina, fresh from a victory over the legendary phoenix Peter, must now fight one of her own allies: the scholarly Canas, master of dark magic. Which of Fire Emblem's best will come out ahead? In Heavy, Morte, famed co-host of Behind the Scenes, faces off against the robot Diekbeck, of Arc the Lad fame. Will Morte's usual string of curses turn the usually good-natured robot into a berserked killing machine? And finally, in Godlike, Tir McDohl finally makes it to the second round: but will Yuna, the reigning champ, prove to be a little too much for him to handle? You'll have to see it to believe it, dear readers, so don't wait, head on in!

Well, I'm sure you're also really dying to see how the Battle for the Three Statues turned out, now aren't you? Jump on over to The RPG Strategy League, and check out who now dominates the World of Balance. I won't spoil anything for you: go take a look.

And, as usual, I'd highly suggest you take a look at the RPGDL Forums! With ranking season coming up in the next week or so, you'll definitely want to register an account, and make a call for the characters who you want to see in the DL.

And now, without further ado, I'm proud to introduce Chisato Madison and the cast of Behind the Scenes, ready to take you on a tour of the world beyond the arena:
Previously, on Behind the Scenes:

	Push! Push! I can see the head!
	Congratulations, Miss Nina, it's a boy.
	Hahahahahaha! The child will soon be mine! And with him, the gates of hell will open, and I shall reign supreme!
	Hey, buddy, didn't anyone ever tell you not to count your chickens before they're hatched?
	...slayer...

And now, Behind the Scenes.

	Alright, are we certain that blasted rift is closed?
	After all the money I've spent, it had better be fixed.
	Right, and our new co-host should be here any time?
	Yes. He's actually late.
	Well, we really can't wait for him. Have him jump in whenever he gets here.
	Er...why are we getting a new co-host? Shouldn't we wait for Odin to get back?
	...No.
	I agree. Besides, it can't hurt to get a little new blood in once in a while.
	Yes. So, let's get this show on the road. Welcome back to Behind the Scenes, followers of the RPGDL. I'm Chisato Madison, and this is my co-host Morte...
	Make sure you catch me in "Hamlet" this weekend, only at the Lake Castle Theatre!
	Playing Yorick again?
	...focus! As I was saying, manning the cameras is Ultros. Odin is no longer here, but, sometime during the show tonight, we'll be bringing out our brand new janitor/annoyance/pain-in-the-butt, so make sure you don't miss a minute!
	Right, so let's start up! The first victims tonight...
	*cough*RATINGS*cough*
	...our first wonderful guests, hailing from Light, please welcome Porom and Rebbeca!
	Hello.
	Ahhhhh, what a lovely peach! Truly, a wonderful dish for anyone to behold!
	…what is this nutcase doing…oh no.
	Er…what?
	…Bwhahahahahaha! So Albedo is the new whipping boy? Brilliant!
	New what? No, I just happened to be walking by, and noticed the large amount of delectable pears that were competing this week. I of course had to come by and take a look at what wonderful meloooooonnnnnnnnnnssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!
	Hm….two minutes, seven seconds. You’re slacking.
	I just wanted to be certain I wasn’t tossing any of Mr. Nanjo’s money out through the ceiling. Now, Rebecca, let’s talk.
	Sounds good to me.
	Right then. What’s it like to be part of quite possibly the biggest game in the DL at this point?
	Good! Everyone thinks I’ll take Light at this rate, which will make me very happy.
	Interesting. So, tell me exactly why you’re carrying a bow made of silver. I mean, really, how can you fire the thing?
	Lots and lots of steroids.
	Aren’t steroids illegal in the DL?
	Not when the only seller of steroids in the whole DL gives them out with every Viagra prescription he sells.
	Bowman…*sigh* Thank you, Rebecca. So, now, onto Porom. My first question to you is: your name. Why are you Porom, and your brother Palom?
	The Mysidian elder named us. He was named Peram, his father was named Pilom, and so on. Our parents weren’t very creative.
	No, they most likely weren’t. If they were, I doubt you’d be here…
	Don’t finish that sentence.
	Right on, chief.
	Thank you. We’ll cut Light out now, since we’re a bit overtime. So…let’s bring out Middle! Ultros?
	Presenting….renowned Fire Emblem Pegasus Knight Florina! And joining her, Princess Toadstool!
	Ooooohhhh goody. I think we need another mud pit. I’ll be back in a little bit.
	Ehehehehehe!
	I can’t believe you two…anyway, now that Morte’s gone, this should go faster. So, Florina, why are you really afraid of men?
	Me? W,well, I was in an all women’s squad of Pegasus Knights, so I really didn’t see any m,men very much. They’re so big and imposing.
	So that’s why you much prefer the company of females?
	Gilgamesh? Are you just here to ogle the jailbait too?
	Not at all! I’m Odin’s replacement. I do have experience doing this, after all, so I was the natural choice.
	Yay! I have company!
	Nice to have you on board. So, you wanna’ take all of Middle, then?
	Sure thing. So Florina, what’s your plan for winning?
	W,well, I don’t want to hurt Mr. Canas too much. So I think I,I’ll just go for a ring-out.
	Interesting idea. Do you really think it’ll work?
	Probably not now: she did just mention it to the whole of the RPGDL.
	Good point. Such idiocy deserves a drop down into the pit.
	Wait, wwhhhaaaaaaaaaaaattttttttt!
	I like your style, Gilgamesh.
	Thanks. Now, let’s move on to Princess Toadstool now. So, Princess: how’s the royal life treating you?
	Same old, same old.
	I see. So, what’s that frying pan made out of? I hear it really hurts when you hit people with it.
	Pure mithril. Cracks crab legs, smashes eggs, breaks some bones…it’s an all-purpose tool.
	I could use one of those.
	You cook? I never knew.
	Cook with it? Nah, not at all. I just need something new to hit rabid fanboys with.
	A birthday present, I guess. Anyway, that’s all I’ve got for Middle; didn’t really have time to prepare many questions.
	…prepare? For the show?
	Haven’t you ever watch this show before? We’re never prepared.
	Oh, really? Then I don’t actually need to put any work into this then?
	None whatsoever. Take a cue from us for a change.
	Sounds good then. Alrighty, let’s call out the Heavy and Godlike guests, right now! Come on out Morte, Athos, Tir and Zophar!
	To translate, we’ve just called out a missing person, an old man whose sleeping, a silent hero, and…one actual person to interview.
	He sure picked them good, didn’t he?
	Indeed. We’ll be out of here by eight, easily.
	Well, let’s get started then. Athos…wait, he’s awake.
	I am. Why wouldn’t I be?
	…well, I believe that’s a first for the show.
	Indeed. Well, Athos then is it? What’s an old man whose seen the world doing in an arena fighting for people’s enjoyment?
	Well, it gives me a better view of the mud wrestling pit.
	…
	Come on! There are two types of old men in RPGs: the ones that can’t stay awake, and the dirty old perverts.
	And since he couldn’t stay awake…
	Did I hear mud wrestling!? ‘Cause I’m back! And guess who came with me? That’s right: all four Ninas!
	…I never thought I’d say this, but I think this show has gotten worse since Odin left… Meanwhile, 3 seasons ago…
	I’m rich! I’m rich!
	Yes, yes you are. Though, it’s a little weird how you guessed every single match outcome, including the re-rankings, correctly.
	Yeah, that’s some crazy luck you have there.
	Yes…yes it is. Now, I must be off. I now have enough money to carry out my diabolical plan for vengeance!
	Vengeance? Eh…it’s overrated. Believe me. Anyway, I’m off.
	Bye. Hahahahahahahahahahaha! Now, for phase two of my evil plan! Off to the one scientist who can make my desires come true…now, where the hell is the doorbell on this house? Oh…I’ll just knock.
	Yes? What diabolical plan does Odin have cooking to help reap vengeance upon Chisato and company? Will he succeed or fail miserably? And what about Gilgamesh, the newest member of the Behind the Scenes cast? Was Behind the Scenes really better with Odin? Do we really care? Find out next week, on Behind the Scenes!