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Post by Geata on Aug 1, 2016 23:18:08 GMT -7
When Geata was attacked, he didn't fully understand why. He wasn't being aggressive, he had said he was there to help, and it seemed like the sort of thing that he could easily talk his way out of. What he didn't get most of all, though, was why he was the only person who didn't go on the offensive immediately.
His face went blank and, when he spoke, his voice was flat: "I'm sorry, you people are all aware that diplomacy is a thing that exists, yeah? Listen, magician dude, thanks for the offer, but I think it might be best if I let my actions speak for themselves; you certainly do. And besides, if I ever need Aurora to know something, I think I'll tell her myself. If she didn't want that, she wouldn't have made sure I knew how to find her."
He paused for a moment, looking at his newfound allies. "I really wish I could be mad about you guys just attacking," he said playfully, "but honestly, a tiger? That's fucking cool. And Baghead, we really need to have a chat about your powers."
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Post by Canary Claw on Aug 2, 2016 16:10:03 GMT -7
Never trust something crafty to work against a cat; they have the bigger experience. Canary blinked, turning at the sound of the voice on the rooftop with a small frown of disapproval. Elbow room, huh?
“My, Grandma, what long arms you have,” she called to the now rooftop dwelling figure. The cats were taken care of thanks to the man in a mask and cloak, and with the other hooded boy so far off, another one getting aggressive, and wanting a chat, Canary's focus roamed the crowd, taking in what she should do next. It was amazing what a little walk and search for volunteers could turn into.
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Post by RPG on Aug 2, 2016 17:32:38 GMT -7
>RPG uses Tentacle Swipe!
>But it missed!
"You know guys, I really wished that they taught you how to use your tentacles in school." He notices curious eyes looking at him from the contestants of the battle. "What? Is there something on my face?"
This is why you shouldn't skip tentacle day. RPG, transforming his tentacles back to his human arms, begins to ready for what's next.
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Post by Big Martin on Aug 2, 2016 17:51:37 GMT -7
"RRROOOOOWWWWWWW!"
As it turned out, cats did not like clouds of gas and smoke. They raced about in mass confusion, some immobilized and others blinded, seemingly incapable of forming a coherent fighting force. Big Martin quietly sighed to himself as his servants mulled about in confusion, failing to capture either of their assailants. He hadn't brought his best troops today, but if a little smog could drive an army crazy like this, then he had some serious drilling to do.
Boys, girls, listen up! We've got to get our act together, show these bozos that we mean business! Are you lot going to run around scared all night? You're not mice- you're the fiercest fighters on the planet! Time to act the part!
Slowly but surely, his orders began to have an effect. The cats began to move in unison, running away from the smoke and gathering up in shadowed areas, where they'd be harder to spot. The yowls grew quieter, then stopped entirely, as they came to their senses and began to plan out their next moves. They might have been driven off for now, but soon they'd be ready for a renewed assault!
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Post by PANOPTICON Ver. 3.023 on Aug 2, 2016 18:19:14 GMT -7
   PANOPTICON Ver. 3.023 analyzing combat data... --- Interference (Obfuscation) by Geata against Bloodbath results in SUCCESS, +5% combat advantage Interference (Depowering) by Bloodbath against Big Martin results in FAILURE due to suppression by the equal-or-greater Interference (Obfuscation) Geata used Interference (Obfuscation) by Giza Kadabra against Geata results in SUCCESS, +5% combat advantage Accumulation (Summoning) by Big Martin against Maneuver (Alteration) results in SUCCESS, +10% combat advantage Accumulation (Summoning) by RPG against Aggression (Subdual) results in SUCCESS, +10% combat advantage Aggression (Subdual) by Canary Claw against RPG results in FAILURE due to suppression by the target's immunity granted by the equal-or-greater Accumulation (Summoning) RPG used, +10% combat advantage --- Current conditions: Big Martin Geata and RPG have immunity to Maneuver (Alteration) granted by the Accumulation (Summoning) Big Martin used. Big Martin Geata and RPG have immunity to Aggression (Subdual) granted by the Accumulation (Summoning) RPG used. Current advantage: Bloodbath Canary Claw and Giza Kadabra have 55% Big Martin Geata and RPG have 55% Current openings: Geata may SURPRISE the other side at a cost of 15% combat advantage, causing his side's actions to come first in the resolution order as though they were of higher level. Giza Kadabra may SURPRISE the other side at a cost of 15% combat advantage, causing his side's actions to come first in the resolution order as though they were of higher level. (Click here to send in your next round's actions!) |
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Post by Giza Kadabra on Aug 3, 2016 22:38:26 GMT -7
At the very least the wasp is doing its job on Geata, even when Geata just caused Bloodbath to slip away from the huge tiger on top of him. The cats, on the other hand, started to split into two groups; one half scatter away to whose-know where, while the other half stay and being a pain in the ass. Heck, even that weirdo bag-head started to call out for reinforcement.
“Are you people deft or something?!” Giza’s voice started to become irritated, “Why are you all so stubborn to leave us alone?”
Now that the situation is getting out of hand, Giza took a quick glance at Bloodbath. With a small nudge of his head, he gave him a signal that only the Pandaemonium member would understand. If they’re going to remove these intruders out of their territory, they need to work together as a team. Hopefully Bloodbath understood what the signal means, considering he’s a bit unstable and have his hand full at this time.
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Post by Big Martin on Aug 3, 2016 23:26:38 GMT -7
The tiger on top of Bloodbath shifted, pinning her down again and nodding its appreciation to Geata. "Thanks." Then it looked back down at the Pandaemonium member beneath it. "You stay still, now. Big Martin doesn't want you getting caught up in all this."
Meanwhile, the two swarms of cats were closing in, moving to surround their targets on all sides but one- forcing them to either escape or be overwhelmed. They weren't actually attacking anyone yet, but rather advancing slowly, snarling and hissing to try and intimidate the other supers. Big Martin didn't consider this a true fight, and was hoping to drive the opposition from the field unharmed- building his reputation and getting in touch with Geata were important, but not so much that he'd seriously hurt others for it.
Nevertheless, he wasn't one to back down when push came to shove. Bloodbath was apparently safe and taken care of for now, but the other two had yet to flee- and if they chose to remain even as his armies closed in on them, it was possible that he'd have to start playing a bit rougher.
Steady, now. Give them time, show them they can't beat our numbers. Hiss like you mean it!
The cats might have been on orders not to strike just yet, but you wouldn't have known it from looking at them. Eyes and teeth gleamed in the dark, claws scraping against the ground as some scratched impatiently, staring at their prey as if they might pounce at any second.
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Post by Bloodbath on Aug 4, 2016 9:29:31 GMT -7
Nope. Nope. This wasn't working! The tiger was amazingly strong, even a strong person would find it tough to dislodge this feline. It's declaration that Big Martin didn't want him caught up in this just confused him, why wouldn't he just tell this tiger to get it over with!?
His eyes rolled over the battlefield, there were wasps flying around, there was some sort of ritual going on and...Giza just sent him a message. Great.
A pained sigh escaped his lips, here we go.
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Post by Geata on Aug 4, 2016 14:58:50 GMT -7
Wasps are irritating. They are angry, vicious, and they try their hardest to get everywhere. So when Geata saw a swarm of them coming directly at him, he developed a new appreciation for his outfit. Luckily, it was too late to keep him from saving the tiger from the bloody super. Nodding back to the jungle cat, Geata planned out his next move.
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Post by Canary Claw on Aug 4, 2016 16:22:27 GMT -7
This wasn't working at all. For all her previous success, it seemed she'd hit another rut that was going to end in failure. Either she had to get creative with what she had, or alter her plans to something else. The cats hissed and growled around her, pushing her back with gleaming fangs and bright predatory eyes. She took one step back, then another before stopping and standing her ground. If she let them herd her any further, she might end up out of reach for a target, and that simply wouldn't do.
But which one? Was her last attempt a fluke? For all the man in a top hat growled at them all to leave, they seemed ot have the same idea of keeping the others at bay in mind, and she could work with that. Either way, she was getting what she wanted. Sort of. With a deep breath, she readies another device and aims.
'Catch a tiger by the toe.' It sails in an arc towards its target, the game-turned-rhym already out of mind so she could focus on what's happening around her.
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Post by RPG on Aug 4, 2016 18:19:08 GMT -7
"Oh boy, what'm I gon' get?" From the magic circle pops out a Kuriboh. "So uh, what can you do, little guy?"
A strange device aimed at RPG soared through the air, and would've hit him if not for his summoned friend taking the hit for him. The Kuriboh gets back up after a brief moment of damage. "You're adorable and durable! I'm liking it! Now, let's go take down some bad guys."
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Post by PANOPTICON Ver. 3.023 on Aug 4, 2016 18:56:24 GMT -7
PANOPTICON Ver. 3.023 analyzing combat data... --- Giza Kadabra takes SURPRISE opening for 15% combat advantage, causing his side's actions to come first in the resolution order this turn as though they were of higher level. Interference (Obfuscation) by Giza Kadabra against Geata results in SUCCESS, +5% combat advantage Interference (Obfuscation) by Geata against Bloodbath results in FAILURE due to suppression by the equal-or-greater Interference (Obfuscation) Giza Kadabra used Accumulation (Summoning) by Bloodbath against Accumulation (Summoning) results in SUCCESS, +10% combat advantage Aggression (Subdual) by Canary Claw against RPG results in SUCCESS, +30% combat advantage Aggression (Confinement) by Big Martin against Canary Claw results in SUCCESS, +30% combat advantage Aggression (Destruction) by RPG against Canary Claw results in SUCCESS, +30% combat advantage Big Martin Geata and RPG have reached 100% combat advantage. They have proven themselves a force to be reckoned with, even deep in Pandaemonium territory. All participants receive 10 Notoriety for their part in the battle! Bloodbath gains an additional 10 Notoriety due to his Intimidation trait. --- Analyzing possible outcomes... 1. Leave the area now that you've proven yourself.
There's no need to give Pandaemonium a chance to regroup.
Effect: +2 Unaligned Prestige
Effect: +40 additional Notoriety each for Big Martin Geata and RPG 2. Focus on beating up the criminal elements here.
The locals won't appreciate it, but some other people might.
Effect: +5 Bulwark, Unaligned Prestige3. Squeeze the locals for any information they might've been holding out on.
Who knows what they might know?
Effect: +30 additional Notoriety each for Big Martin Geata and RPG
Effect: Big Martin Geata and RPG also get a piece of information4. Just terrorize the place while you're here.
This sort of thing does wonders for one's name-recognition.
Effect: +60 additional Notoriety each for Big Martin Geata and RPG As the one who started the scheme, Geata gets the final choice. |
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Post by Geata on Aug 4, 2016 21:28:12 GMT -7
Geata was surprised at how the Pandas did their best to try and win at the end. It was admirable, admittedly, but ultimately fruitless. The cats, demonic version of Baghead, and portals were just too strong to be defeated. Grinning under his mask, Geata turned to the tiger. "If Big Martin ever wants to talk, you guys just let me know. I'd love to meet the guy. Until then, if you'll excuse me," he said playfully as he turned to the opposition. Suddenly, the happy look in his eyes left, leaving them cold and unamused.
"You know what," he said to the magician. "I do have a message for you to take to Aurora. Could you kindly tell her about how someone who was trying to lend a helping hand was so rudely interrupted? I imagine she'd absolutely love that news." After showing the magician his own take on making a bird appear from his hands, Geata turned away. It seemed that the fight had not been without an audience, which worked out just fine for his purposes. With a smile hidden by his mask, he approached the unpowered onlookers.
"Say, fellas, how about we have ourselves a nice little chat, hmm?"
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Taking option 3, please!
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Post by Giza Kadabra on Aug 4, 2016 21:48:39 GMT -7
At the very least, the plan work for a change; the supers seem to focus on that lady with weird gadget on her rather than them. However, Bloodbath seems to be quite injured from hurting himself to summon out those blood creatures. Giza knew it was a very risky move, but with the situation like this, he has to come up with a plan quickly. The blood creature that Bloodbath made did managed to push off the tiger that was on top of him, so Giza quickly made his way to his teammate. The guy was still alive, but he’s going in and out of consciousness; remember how Miss Aurora made a first aid kit with her power, Giza pulled out a bunch of colorful bandana to dress the wound and stopped it from continue bleeding.
He turned to Geata in time to see him flipping him off while saying those lines. Talk about being an obnoxious brat: all he did was kindly asked them to leave, and they’re the one who started the fight. Decided to leave them to whatever the hell they’re doing, Giza carefully lift up his teammate and carried him back to the horde. As he about to leave, he turned to Geata:
“Sure, I’ll also tell her about how all of you decided to attack us when I asked you kindly to leave the place. I’m sure she’ll love to hear what an asshole you all are.”
With that, he surrounded himself and Bloodbath with a thick pool of smoke before the both of them leave the scene. That Geata will face his comeuppance soon enough: he, those talking cats and that Bag-head will soon regret they ever set foot on the Pandaemonium’s turf. They’ll soon see why no one have ever mess with a beehive and get away with it.
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Post by Bloodbath on Aug 5, 2016 9:31:31 GMT -7
The weight on Bloodbath's back suddenly vanished and somebody was stopping his bleeding, he almost pushed them away, how was he supposed to help without his blood!?
He could hear certain people talking but barely registered it, instead trying to stay conscious as long as possible. He couldn't reabsorb his blood creatures, they were either to far away, or he couldn't concentrate enough for the deed.
They were leaving. Did they lose? A pinprick of shame clouded his mind before everything started disappearing into black again...
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