This thread is cuhrayzee.
Tron, do what you feel in your heart is right; love thy Arakune.
But really, I think something like simply asking for people to pitch in for pizza or whatever wouldn't be much of a problem.
First tourney. First match against pulsr. Brand new, not-broken-in stick.
Final destination.
Definitely fun getting to finally get out there and meet everyone, though.