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Event Six.
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Your first choice should always be to run Otherwise you had better hope You have silver bullets in a gun. | |
Welcome to Awash's sixth event log, everyone! Further information on this event can be found here at the OOC post. | |
he full moon hangs brightly over the Town, hovering so low that it almost feels as though you could reach out and touch it. It should be comforting.That's honorable, but sometimes battles aren't that pretty. You get further relying on each other than you do trying to protect everyone with you. If your companions are capable, then trust them to know what they're doing. Save the protecting for civilians.
[Though he can at least relate to being durable as hell. It's something he's also accustomed to using to his advantage.
But he's not here to scold, that would be hypocritical. So changing the subject it is!]
Tell me about exorcist training. What do you do?
[Though he can at least relate to being durable as hell. It's something he's also accustomed to using to his advantage.
But he's not here to scold, that would be hypocritical. So changing the subject it is!]
Tell me about exorcist training. What do you do?
Different to the ones I know, too.
[Although they are attacking at night.
Nyx pushes forward, done playing defensive. The beasts are vicious but at the end of the day they're child's play compared to what he's used to. Baring his teeth back at the closest wolves, he taps back into his magic and phase steps out of the way of one's bite; his kukri finds a home on the underside of its jaw.
Twisting his body, he extends his other hand to the next one. Lightning arcs out from his palm in a bolt that blasts clear across the road. The remaining wolves begin to look concerned.]
[Although they are attacking at night.
Nyx pushes forward, done playing defensive. The beasts are vicious but at the end of the day they're child's play compared to what he's used to. Baring his teeth back at the closest wolves, he taps back into his magic and phase steps out of the way of one's bite; his kukri finds a home on the underside of its jaw.
Twisting his body, he extends his other hand to the next one. Lightning arcs out from his palm in a bolt that blasts clear across the road. The remaining wolves begin to look concerned.]
We can compare notes!
[Between the two of them it's apparent that all openings have been sealed, but the wolves are stubborn and hungry. Once they're as far from the smolders of his fireball as they can get they regroup to attack. This time assuming Maya will be the easier target.
Fools. The lot of them.
Nyx is already moving, keeping an eye on Maya to make sure he's not getting in her way.]
[Between the two of them it's apparent that all openings have been sealed, but the wolves are stubborn and hungry. Once they're as far from the smolders of his fireball as they can get they regroup to attack. This time assuming Maya will be the easier target.
Fools. The lot of them.
Nyx is already moving, keeping an eye on Maya to make sure he's not getting in her way.]
[For the moment Kamui was a footnote in this fight for both of them, and that was fine with Rin. He was focused on keeping his friend from doing any further damage to herself or any other unlucky soul that came across her.
He knew she was strong. Hell, she was damn near on par with Amaimon, and that was impressive considering he was one of the more powerful of the Demon Kings back home.
But he's also not going to run away from her.
He catches the fist with his own hand, enough concussive energy from the contact causing the ground beneath his feet to splinter and dent. He even feels a slight cracking in the bones of his arm, but it does little more than make him shake slightly. His fingers curl in to her knuckles, holding that fist tight as his other hand curls in to one as well.
That'll hurt, but a cracked bone was the least of his concerns at the moment. It'll heal eventually.]
... sorry, Kaoru. I can't let you do this to anyone else.
[His other hand swung with a trail of blue flames, aiming for her face in an attempt to knock her back off her feet.]
He knew she was strong. Hell, she was damn near on par with Amaimon, and that was impressive considering he was one of the more powerful of the Demon Kings back home.
But he's also not going to run away from her.
He catches the fist with his own hand, enough concussive energy from the contact causing the ground beneath his feet to splinter and dent. He even feels a slight cracking in the bones of his arm, but it does little more than make him shake slightly. His fingers curl in to her knuckles, holding that fist tight as his other hand curls in to one as well.
That'll hurt, but a cracked bone was the least of his concerns at the moment. It'll heal eventually.]
... sorry, Kaoru. I can't let you do this to anyone else.
[His other hand swung with a trail of blue flames, aiming for her face in an attempt to knock her back off her feet.]
Heh. I know, I know. I get that shit all the time from my friends. "Stop tryin' to be a hero, Rin!", "Stop usin' yourself as a shield, Rin!". I get it, I do know better, but I'm not always thinkin' in the moment.
[He is trying to get better about it, though.]
Eh? Oh uh. We deal with demons-- well, we're trainin' to deal with them, but that doesn't stop the annoying ass headmaster from sendin' our class out on dangerous missions. Mephisto is a serious pain in my tail...
[But this isn't time to complain about a certain Demon King of Time who also happens to be their headmaster.]
Anyway, I'm trainin' to be a Knight. My brother is already certified Dragoon and Doctor. Suguro is gonna be an Aria and... Dragoon I think. There's also Tamer. I might go for Tamer, too? I already have a familiar, Kuro. He's just not here with me right now.
[He is trying to get better about it, though.]
Eh? Oh uh. We deal with demons-- well, we're trainin' to deal with them, but that doesn't stop the annoying ass headmaster from sendin' our class out on dangerous missions. Mephisto is a serious pain in my tail...
[But this isn't time to complain about a certain Demon King of Time who also happens to be their headmaster.]
Anyway, I'm trainin' to be a Knight. My brother is already certified Dragoon and Doctor. Suguro is gonna be an Aria and... Dragoon I think. There's also Tamer. I might go for Tamer, too? I already have a familiar, Kuro. He's just not here with me right now.
[ dextera feels so useful now, hearing a “thanks” that seems so genuine, even if he has to take into account cairngorm’s nature to understand how gracious it truly is. he brightens a little himself, and it’s not just from the light of the sephirah. ]
Thank you. I’d like that.
[ are they—is this friendship? ]
Thank you. I’d like that.
[ are they—is this friendship? ]
You're welcome.
[His response is absentminded, distracted by glancing over his shoulder as though making certain the ice will hold. It looks good, though, so he relaxes the further they get from the werewolf.]
It's a little safer further in... though overall it's best to remain indoors.
[His response is absentminded, distracted by glancing over his shoulder as though making certain the ice will hold. It looks good, though, so he relaxes the further they get from the werewolf.]
It's a little safer further in... though overall it's best to remain indoors.
[Idly Nyx wonders if Noctis is having better luck with his access to greatswords almost as big as the King is tall. Surely these wolves couldn't ignore that.
A sharp nod.]
Fall back.
[He gives it a breath so that they're both on the same page before casting Fira at the wolf between them and the edge of the trees. The fire blooms startlingly bright and the wolves scatter in alarm, leaving a way out.]
A sharp nod.]
Fall back.
[He gives it a breath so that they're both on the same page before casting Fira at the wolf between them and the edge of the trees. The fire blooms startlingly bright and the wolves scatter in alarm, leaving a way out.]
[Sora why are you actually sunshine? But John just laughs a little, waving off the comment.] I don't know if I'd say that. I just want to help.
[But speaking of, he pauses and he nods to move closer and investigate Sora's arm.] Sure thing though. We might need another cloth or something, too. This will work for now but it's still filling up pretty fast. [Nevertheless he's not going to leave Sora hanging and he's fine with tying it off.]
[But speaking of, he pauses and he nods to move closer and investigate Sora's arm.] Sure thing though. We might need another cloth or something, too. This will work for now but it's still filling up pretty fast. [Nevertheless he's not going to leave Sora hanging and he's fine with tying it off.]
Oh, um...okay. [He's not sure what to say exactly to that.]
[He nods at the affirmation before helping Gladion inside.]
We should be safe here for a little while. I can keep guard if you want to rest. That's all I can offer, unfortunately.
[He's not a healer, so he can't help the Pokemon or any of Gladion's injuries, but he can at least protect them from any further harm.]
[He nods at the affirmation before helping Gladion inside.]
We should be safe here for a little while. I can keep guard if you want to rest. That's all I can offer, unfortunately.
[He's not a healer, so he can't help the Pokemon or any of Gladion's injuries, but he can at least protect them from any further harm.]
[He shakes his head, a sheepish smile on his face.]
No, sorry.
[He looks thoughtfully at the plants.]
Hmm...do you think you could cut it if I made it activate its defense mechanism?
[He holds his sword out to demonstrate its length.]
It shouldn't be able to breathe fire in two directions at once, so, I figure maybe if I prod it with this from one side and you cut it from the other... Would that work?
No, sorry.
[He looks thoughtfully at the plants.]
Hmm...do you think you could cut it if I made it activate its defense mechanism?
[He holds his sword out to demonstrate its length.]
It shouldn't be able to breathe fire in two directions at once, so, I figure maybe if I prod it with this from one side and you cut it from the other... Would that work?
[ well, this is a first for him in this form - nobody's dared approach him like this, and he's especially never actually had to be on the defensive. But he is here. He's lucid enough to look at that horrible saw-blade-thing and know deeply and acutely that he doesn't want to be on the receiving end of it.
He couldn't bite them, which leaves him at a loss for what to do... but he's still hungry, and Cairngorm still looks vaguely meat-shaped. There must be something there he can eat, right?! ]
I'm fine.
[ he comments, sounding less defiant and more hazy, but he finds himself obeying nonetheless, slowly rising and taking a step or two in their direction. ]
He couldn't bite them, which leaves him at a loss for what to do... but he's still hungry, and Cairngorm still looks vaguely meat-shaped. There must be something there he can eat, right?! ]
I'm fine.
[ he comments, sounding less defiant and more hazy, but he finds himself obeying nonetheless, slowly rising and taking a step or two in their direction. ]
[Sorry, Sorey. He's not exactly strong in the social department.
Gladion sighed and dug through his pouch, making a face at the dwindling number of potions and remedies. It was enough to help but not by much.]
Thank you. Some rest should do us all some good.
Gladion sighed and dug through his pouch, making a face at the dwindling number of potions and remedies. It was enough to help but not by much.]
Thank you. Some rest should do us all some good.
[Shit-
Stupid, stupid, stupid. He let his guard down, and left an opening. Of course Lupin was able to get him then; he should have been smarter, should have incapacitated him.
Akira grunts as he goes down, though doesn't cry out, even as the fangs pierce him. It hurts like fire coursing through him, he can see stars burst in his vision, wind knocked out of his chest, but he doesn't scream. Instead, he looks around wildly for a solution.
They're close to the edge of the roof, and he pulls his feet up, under Lupin's stomach, and kicks, as hard as he can, to try and get him off.]
Stupid, stupid, stupid. He let his guard down, and left an opening. Of course Lupin was able to get him then; he should have been smarter, should have incapacitated him.
Akira grunts as he goes down, though doesn't cry out, even as the fangs pierce him. It hurts like fire coursing through him, he can see stars burst in his vision, wind knocked out of his chest, but he doesn't scream. Instead, he looks around wildly for a solution.
They're close to the edge of the roof, and he pulls his feet up, under Lupin's stomach, and kicks, as hard as he can, to try and get him off.]
[ He is absolutely correct, and his light chiding just gets her to smile back. It's a little mischievous and wry, since despite her innocent appearance, clearly she has a brave and reckless streak... But she does take his concern to heart. ]
I won't. I'm not going to go looking for trouble. I promise that I'm not looking for trouble, so I'd definitely be running first.
[ At least until she can defend herself, or so she imagines. Though at his last comment, she does give him another look over to ask with a little more concern, though she keeps her tone light on the whole. ]
...But you're okay, right? At least, um, for now?
I won't. I'm not going to go looking for trouble. I promise that I'm not looking for trouble, so I'd definitely be running first.
[ At least until she can defend herself, or so she imagines. Though at his last comment, she does give him another look over to ask with a little more concern, though she keeps her tone light on the whole. ]
...But you're okay, right? At least, um, for now?
[Must be the gross sunny shounen protag genes coming through. He just tells it like it is.] Still. Thanks a lot.
[He nods and allows John to help him out again.] I should get back to my house we got some clean stuff there I could use. It's feeling really itchy...
[He nods and allows John to help him out again.] I should get back to my house we got some clean stuff there I could use. It's feeling really itchy...
[Fushimi says what Nyx was slowly coming to and hearing it out loud is enough to make him relax his shoulders. He's not going to be responsible for someone else getting hurt. Retreat to gather one's strength isn't weakness, he know that, but he's used to being the one to jump in for everyone else. Not the one that needs a shield.]
Tch, it's almost like being with a team again.
[His tone is light, and he smiles.]
Thanks. Hope I'm not keeping you from helping someone else.
Tch, it's almost like being with a team again.
[His tone is light, and he smiles.]
Thanks. Hope I'm not keeping you from helping someone else.
Oh! Well, shit. Izuku's a good kid. [Good being an understatement. Izuku has long since earned his respect as a fighter and a strategist That's not easy for his age.] If the others are in his class then I'll have to see if they'll be open to a spar.
[He feels a little like when he was twenty and first arriving to Insomnia. So many cultural things thrown at him that sounded like an entirely different language. He gets the basic idea, for all he has no clue what an "Aria" is, and he can definitely get behind anything that deals with daemons.]
Sounds like an important job.
Sounds like an important job.
[War isn't fair, but that's even more reason to stick together. Nyx has to grin, even as they make it to the quiet edge of the district. Just in time, too. He's already smelling the dust and decay that rests over the uninhabited streets like a shroud; it's a scent he's too used to anymore to notice as a human, but the wolf makes him hyperaware of the history they've inherited.]
He holds up his hands.]
I concede. I wouldn't have made it very far on my own.
He holds up his hands.]
I concede. I wouldn't have made it very far on my own.
That roof over there looks safe enough.
Need a lift up? [Lucario looks strong, but Izuku figures that he should ask anyway, just in case.]
Need a lift up? [Lucario looks strong, but Izuku figures that he should ask anyway, just in case.]
You are not fine.
[ They glare, putting a heavy hand on the junction of his neck and shoulder, giving a forceful tug in the direction of Flavo, even if their hand is shaky. No, they don't really have a plan, but something has to be done. Lupin isn't himself right now, but they know that he would be full of regrets if he ended up chomping on someone that could feel it. ]
You need to go somewhere where you can't hurt anyone.
[ They're gonna start walking, pulling on him as if they have the intention to drag him along if they have to. ]
[ They glare, putting a heavy hand on the junction of his neck and shoulder, giving a forceful tug in the direction of Flavo, even if their hand is shaky. No, they don't really have a plan, but something has to be done. Lupin isn't himself right now, but they know that he would be full of regrets if he ended up chomping on someone that could feel it. ]
You need to go somewhere where you can't hurt anyone.
[ They're gonna start walking, pulling on him as if they have the intention to drag him along if they have to. ]
[ Surprisingly, Lupin does let them grab him. Maybe he's still disoriented over being hit and/or biting and not getting anything tasty out of it. That said, he doesn't let them grab him for very long. After about two seconds of being dragged, Lupin lets out another whining noise, then suddenly chomps down on Cairn's arm.
Not that it works very well, but. Clearly, he's not actually listening. ]
Not that it works very well, but. Clearly, he's not actually listening. ]
[ They don't feel any pain, but they certainly don't appreciate the pressure, nor how slimy and wet it is. It's enough to give them a spike of anxiety, but they try to metaphorically swallow it down, not wanting to do anything rash-- it's just their arm afterall, nothing that would endanger them of going unconscious like losing their head or getting broken in half. Even if he happens to be gnawing on the arm that comes off a lot easier than the other. ]
Let. Go. Or I'll make you.
[ They tug on their arm lightly, trying to get him to release it willingly-- who knows what kind of damage scraping his teeth on their arm is going to do to both of them if they're haphazard about it. Though, stopping to give him the unimpressed look and giving him a chance to let go leaves the rest of them unguarded, seeing as they have one arm being used as a chew toy and the other full with their weapon. ]
Let. Go. Or I'll make you.
[ They tug on their arm lightly, trying to get him to release it willingly-- who knows what kind of damage scraping his teeth on their arm is going to do to both of them if they're haphazard about it. Though, stopping to give him the unimpressed look and giving him a chance to let go leaves the rest of them unguarded, seeing as they have one arm being used as a chew toy and the other full with their weapon. ]
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