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Post by Azoth on Sept 8, 2016 19:59:08 GMT -7
It wasn’t a second after Azoth removed the knife that she was hit with a wave of pressure. She staggered two paces backwards and searched for the source, plans of another attack pushed aside.
The RPG. Her eyes locked on him; if that was the ability he boasted, perhaps she had made a mistake in immediately dismissing him. Nor could the other two be ignored. A yell from Poppet’s doll elicited a moment’s glance to the Keeper and the two Reins who seemed to be together targeting her. First time meeting or not, Azoth could not ignore a teammate in assumed trouble, and she was left with a difficult choice of upon whom to focus fire.
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Post by RPG on Sept 8, 2016 22:08:16 GMT -7
The pressurized air in front of RPG minimized the speed and force of the bullets, letting him either dodge some or take some less damaging hits. He did take more bullets than he dodged, but it was enough to allow him to barely escape the object he noticed coming straight at him from above. He took damage, but it wasn't too bad. It did still hurt, however.
At the very least, his actions should teach them not to underestimate him. Although, the underestimation did give him the initial advantage. Not anymore. This time, it's serious-er.
"~It's the terror of knowing what the world is about. Watching some good friends screaming 'Let me out!'~"
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Post by PANOPTICON Ver. 3.023 on Sept 8, 2016 22:49:04 GMT -7
PANOPTICON Ver. 3.023 analyzing combat data... --- Interference (Obfuscation) by Azoth against RPG results in SUCCESS, +5% combat advantage Interference (Obfuscation) by Fleet against Poppet results in FAILURE due to suppression by the target's equal-or-greater immunity Interference (Obfuscation) by RPG against Azoth results in FAILURE due to suppression by the equal-or-greater Interference (Obfuscation) Azoth used Interference (Obfuscation) by Toon against Toko results in SUCCESS, +5% combat advantage Interference (Depowering) by Toko against Toon results in FAILURE due to suppression by the equal-or-greater Interference (Obfuscation) Toon used Maneuver (Field) by Poppet against Toon results in SUCCESS, +25% combat advantage --- Current conditions: None. Current advantage: RPG Fleet and Toon have 50% Azoth Poppet and Toko have 50% Current openings: Azoth may SURPRISE the other side at a cost of 15% combat advantage, causing her side's actions to resolve first in the action order next turn as though they were of higher level. Toon may SURPRISE the other side at a cost of 15% combat advantage, causing his side's actions to resolve first in the action order next turn as though they were of higher level. Poppet may REGROUP at a cost of 30% combat advantage, cutting the other side's combat advantage in half. (Click here to send in your next round's actions!)
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Post by Toko on Sept 10, 2016 10:06:00 GMT -7
Toko once again held his breath for many moments, this time using the time to reload his Walther and spin the dial on his briefcase. This battle would be over soon, and he could guarantee it's end.
"You are all much too young in an attempt to seriously kill me, and with these two beside me the chances have been reduced to zero."
He allowed himself a small smirk, as he wouldn't deny he slightly enjoyed fighting fleet as it reminded him of his meeting with Kaz...unfortunately that was also a particularly annoying memory, and with that cartoon fellow and bumbling buffoon RPG, it quickly made him frustrated instead. The rein were underestimating the Keepers, himself included, if they thought this could stop them.
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Post by Poppet on Sept 10, 2016 13:05:20 GMT -7
If that weird knife-guy think he can just make himself vanish in order to sneak around for her, then he’ll be wrong in so many levels. Before he even make his way toward her, she was already knew where he was going and what he was planning to do. So when he tried to kick her from behind, Poppet simply dodge out of the way in time while maintaining her tangle web on Toon.
“Hey, how dare you calling us wimp when you yourself are doing such cowardly act?!” Jessica turned to face Fleet dead in the eye, “You sir are an asshole; how about you stop picking on little girl and fight someone your own size?!”
Jessica then flew straight into his head and bobbed him right on the noggin. The impact would only minor inconvenience him and gave him a little bump on his forehead. Remained on top of his head, Jessica continued striking him with its little doll’s hands over and over like a kid throwing a tantrum, basically turning into a huge nuisance against him. Meanwhile Poppet remained behind one of the topled files cabinet, peeking out from her hiding to see what's going on.
“Meanie, meanie, meanie. You’re a meanie Mr. Poopy-head that like to beat on little kid. You should be ashamed of yourself.”
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Rein Initiative
He saying "tag, you're it, tag, tag, you're it"
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Post by Fleet on Sept 10, 2016 13:42:29 GMT -7
Fleet couldn't have reacted more dramatically to the tiny tap on his head, "Ow, ow,ooowww! Meanie! You can't do this to me dolly!" He whined, voice rising until it sounded disturbingly like a little kids voice was coming from a fully grown man...he even sounded on the verge of crying!
Suddenly, he stopped, Pick on someone my own size?" He seemed to consider how tall he was before a smile came to his face, "Ohhh, thanks dolly, I know who's my own size!"
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Post by RPG on Sept 10, 2016 22:23:28 GMT -7
Ack, that didn't work. The miasma messed up RPG's view. He missed his target, or at least he think he did. He couldn't tell anything due to the smoke. Alright, fine. Line of vision I can get back. Smoke's gonna be blasted away soon enough. RPG could also shoot some stray waves or some pressure in a large area, but at the cost of accidentally hitting a teammate or two. Is it worth it? Probably not.
"~Day day de mm hm. Da da da ba ba. Okay!~"
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Post by PANOPTICON Ver. 3.023 on Sept 10, 2016 23:01:09 GMT -7
PANOPTICON Ver. 3.023 analyzing combat data... --- Azoth takes SURPRISE opening for 15% combat advantage, causing her side's actions to come first in the resolution order this turn as though they were higher level. Interference (Obfuscation) by Azoth against Fleet results in SUCCESS, +5% combat advantage Interference (Depowering) by Toko against Toon results in SUCCESS, +5% combat advantage Interference (Obfuscation) by Fleet against Toko results in PARTIAL success due to suppression by the lesser Interference (Obfuscation) Azoth used, +3% combat advantage Maneuver (Field) by Poppet against Toon results in SUCCESS, +25% combat advantage Aggression (Destruction) by RPG againist Azoth results in SUCCESS, +30% combat advantage --- Current conditions: None. Current advantage: RPG Fleet and Toon have 83% Azoth Poppet and Toko have 70% Current openings: Azoth may SURPRISE the other side at a cost of 15% combat advantage, causing her side's actions to resolve first in the action order next turn as though they were of higher level. Poppet may REGROUP at a cost of 30% combat advantage, cutting the other side's combat advantage in half. RPG may INJURE Azoth at a cost of 15% combat advantage, causing her powers to become unable to suppress other powers for the rest of the battle. (Click here to send in your next round's actions!)
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Post by Azoth on Sept 12, 2016 1:55:26 GMT -7
In the smoke, Azoth had thought herself safe from the RPG’s pressure waves. She was taken sorely and suddenly by mistake as one such large wave slammed into her side. Azoth let out a yell of pain as she was blown backwards a number of inches, her smoke several feet. More black smoke quickly formed to fill what had been cleared, but Azoth collapsed down to a knee, clutching her side and gritting her teeth. She had underestimated the super and now she was paying for it.
It would be best to end this battle immediately.
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Post by Toko on Sept 12, 2016 5:11:56 GMT -7
Toko had fallen to a knee thanks to the sudden blow to the back of his leg but that wasn't what annoyed him, it was the yell he just barely heard that made him stand up and suddenly release his pent up kill intent.
"I hope you insignificant whelps realize that you have just made a huge mistake."
And with that threat he slowly pulled out Mephistopheles, his Thompson Contender, and prepared for the finale.
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Post by Poppet on Sept 12, 2016 12:16:01 GMT -7
Poppet looked over at the scene before her; it looks like Azoth might be in trouble with that bag-headed dude who threw a pressure air straight at her. As for that knife-guy, maybe he took Jessica’s word to heart when he decided to go after Toko. They both seems like they might be in a tight spot, and Azoth doesn’t look too good from that last attack.
“C’mon Jenny,” Jessica said to her after it decided to leave Fleet once he seems like he gets the hint, “Let’s end this dumb fight before shit hit the fan.”
“B-But what about…”
“Don’t worry about those two; I’m sure they can handle them.”
Poppet felt a bit uneasy, but Jessica have a point; if she want to keep her teammate from getting hurt any further, she need to end this fight quickly.
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He saying "tag, you're it, tag, tag, you're it"
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Post by Fleet on Sept 12, 2016 17:47:05 GMT -7
Fleet stomped angrily as he realized he couldn't see, "Stupid everyone!" He spat, "You can't-can't d-do this...I-I'll hurt all of you!"
The wind tore his hair and rustled his clothing, his face twisted in a furious grin, the rain plastering his clothes to his skin.
He was going to hurt them.
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Post by RPG on Sept 12, 2016 21:20:27 GMT -7
The fight looked to be concluding soon, while RPG's side seems to have a slight advantage. If this fight were to be calculated numerically, it would appear his side has a thirteen percent advantage over the other side. As for what the thirteen percent means, it's all a mystery to RPG.
"~Ee do ba be. Ee da ba ba ba. Um bo bo. Be lap.~"
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Post by PANOPTICON Ver. 3.023 on Sept 12, 2016 22:57:05 GMT -7
PANOPTICON Ver. 3.023 analyzing combat data... --- Interference (Obfuscation) by Azoth against Fleet results in SUCCESS, +5% combat advantage Interference (Obfuscation) by RPG against Azoth results in SUCCESS, +5% combat advantage Interference (Obfuscation) by Toon against Toko results in SUCCESS, +5% combat advantage Interference (Depowering) by Toko against Toon results in FAILURE due to suppression by the equal-or-greater Interference (Obfuscation) Toon used Accumulation (Enhancement) by Fleet against Maneuver (Field) results in FAILURE due to suppression by the Interference (Obfuscation) Azoth used Maneuver (Field) by Poppet against Toon results in SUCCESS, +25% combat advantage Azoth Poppet and Toko have reached 100% combat advantage! They will be able to get past the opposition to reach the target and do as they will. All participants receive 10 Notoriety for their part in the battle! --- Analyzing possible outcomes... 1. Intimidate Mathewson into playing along. An enemy is just an ally who hasn't yet been properly persuaded. Effect: +10 Keepers Prestige Effect: Azoth Poppet and Toko also get a piece of information from the pharmaceutical research Mathewson will very generously share2. Kill Mathewson. It's important to make an example now and then. Effect: +75 additional Notoriety each for Azoth Poppet and Toko Effect: Azoth Poppet and Toko also gain the condition "Building Influence," granting them 10 bonus Notoriety per month and paving the way for future developments3. Use Azoth's power to gather some information before confronting Mathewson. Whether to blackmail him or to simply disgrace him and get him out of the way, you should be able to get what you came here for. Effect: +5 Keepers Prestige Effect: +50 additional Notoriety each for Azoth Poppet and Toko Effect: Azoth may choose either the above information option or the above influence option (but not both)
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Post by Azoth on Sept 13, 2016 13:41:28 GMT -7
Azoth brought her hands up over her face in an attempt to guard against the oncoming pressure waves. They were fast, but she was swifter - the flash bang went off somewhere to her side, and the waves passed, thankfully, without too much more damage. She could appreciate the mercy of the RPG.
It seemed the battle had been turned at the last moment into their favor. Azoth was careful getting to her feet; the strike was likely to leave no small bruise, but she was alright enough. There was business still to take care of. It was because of the RPG’s good will that she, too, would show mercy instead of pressing her advantage. The black fog grew thick enough that even with her goggles, Azoth was moving by the sensory information of her powers in place of her eyes. She paced towards Poppet.
Azoth pressed the com device in her ear as she walked. “Toko. Let’s withdraw inside.” Once nearby, Azoth placed her hand on Poppet’s shoulder and whispered, “Follow me.”
She would lead the Keeper with her into the building, opening what had been a locked door and closing it quietly behind. Relief followed, and letting out a sigh, she leaned up against the door. Rest could only be afforded until Toko was free of the cloud, however; Azoth did not want to be followed, and she feared the three outside would need a bit more persuasion to leave them alone. A light sleeping gas began to mix in with the black smoke, not in high enough density to knock any of them out (assuming they didn’t stick around in the cloud for another few minutes), but enough to bring about fatigue. Perhaps expedite what the battle may have already given them.
The cloud would disperse into the rain once their adversaries were no longer a threat, and Azoth stepped away from the door. “Toko,” she began, be it either into her com device or him directly, “would you mind taking care of Mathewson? I will leave the best way to do so and what is done with the body to your judgement. Poppet,” she turned to the girl, “please come with me. I would like to locate and alter any documentation that might prevent us from buying the company.”
A wide smile formed under her scarf. To think, the success rate of her attempts to better her standing was higher than her attempts to gain information. With two successful missions in a row and a defeat of the new faction behind her, Azoth departed with pride in her step inwards into the company. Their company, come tomorrow.
Taking option #2!
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