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estoria2016-07-30 11:34 pm
magicburst) wrote in estoria2016-07-30 11:34 pm
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When we get started we ain't gonna stop [CLOSED]
Who: Jessica Albert (magicburst) & Darin Altway (forgeabettertomorrow)
When: IC: 8/12
Where: The Game Center and into the Colosseum in ViViD
What: Jessica and Darin have the stupidest bet ever going on and now they're putting each other to the test. Who will manage to leave the ring the least embarrassed?
Rating/Warning: A few clothing malfunctions and yelling but likely nothing else. Will update if needed.
[She had said Sunday and she certainly meant it. An evening or so to think things through hadn't really dimmed Jessica's fervor much. She had never quite liked anyone telling her what she should do or feel on any matter, even something as silly as this one. And though she could recognize on one hand that this whole event was silly at best, she couldn't quite bring herself to do the sensible thing of backing down. Her, back down? Not from a fight!
So here it is around Sunday afternoon with her standing before the Game Center, well known now after several games inside it's walls. Her arms are crossed and she taps a foot as she waits out the arrival of her opponent.
One of them would taste a bit of humble pie and Jessica was determined it wouldn't be her.]
magicburst) & Darin Altway (forgeabettertomorrow)When: IC: 8/12
Where: The Game Center and into the Colosseum in ViViD
What: Jessica and Darin have the stupidest bet ever going on and now they're putting each other to the test. Who will manage to leave the ring the least embarrassed?
Rating/Warning: A few clothing malfunctions and yelling but likely nothing else. Will update if needed.
[She had said Sunday and she certainly meant it. An evening or so to think things through hadn't really dimmed Jessica's fervor much. She had never quite liked anyone telling her what she should do or feel on any matter, even something as silly as this one. And though she could recognize on one hand that this whole event was silly at best, she couldn't quite bring herself to do the sensible thing of backing down. Her, back down? Not from a fight!
So here it is around Sunday afternoon with her standing before the Game Center, well known now after several games inside it's walls. Her arms are crossed and she taps a foot as she waits out the arrival of her opponent.
One of them would taste a bit of humble pie and Jessica was determined it wouldn't be her.]
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Honestly? I wouldn't mind it either way. This'll be fun regardless!
[With that, he dashes at the candy cats, unsheathing his dao in a flash and striking down two with blindingly fast strikes.]
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Either way out comes her whip. A pair of lashes later that seem to run across the whole of the group. Two of the cats fall over because hard as they might be, they're still candy cats in the end. The two remaining however have the chance and one goes immediately for Darin, attempting a strike with his claws.
The other mostly purrs and sits, washing his face. Jessica seems somewhat amused.]
Well at least these haven't changed much from home.
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Huh, I wonder if CERES takes aspects of people's worlds and uses them to create these simulations...
[Darin bemusedly dodges the swipes easily enough, flipping backwards onto one hand, then springing back onto his feet. He feels kind of bad cutting down such a weak opponent so...he charges in and punts that candy cat like he was going for a fifty yard field goal.]
[It clears the stands and disappears entirely.]
HAH! Come on, is that all?!
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Perhaps the game wanted to start us off easily?
[No sooner do the words leave her lips then the next opponents pop up. Another nicely rounded group of four, though these are... well. Giant chickens. Jessica looks surprised for a moment before she readies herself.]
It must because so far it's going two for two.
[The whip unfurls again and it's another set of twin lashings for the group. These are fairly buffed up thanks to the difficulty and manage to stand through it, much to the redhead's chagrin.]
Perhaps I ought to have used something a bit harsher. Even those cats seemed tougher than they typically are.
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You sure it's not just your whip? Or are you holding back because you're worried about something?
[Darin jumps in and strikes once, twice, thrice, at one of the chickens...dodging and weaving as they peck at him. He prefers to get up close and personal as he fights.]
I mean, you busted out the fire magic pretty quickly, last time!
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I'm not worried about anything! I thought I might spare you the trouble of bumbling yourself into those flames again is all.
[Honestly he's pegged it right on the money. If this is a case of who can be embarrassed first then no magic really means no chance of that. Then it becomes more a competition of who wears out first, at least in her mind. Now... she grumbles, expression firming into something more determined.]
Alright then, if you want magic then I'll be happy to oblige!
[And it'll be fire magic too just to spite him. A line of it wafts through the row of Cockateers ... and potentially over Darin if he hasn't moved already. She's not waiting on your trash talking self, pal! >:c]
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[He gives her a teasing grin and not only dodges the flames, but weaves back and forth between the Cocateers just to goad her...and also to lure those cockateers together into the flames.]
[With the monsters cooking nicely, he doubles back towards Jessica...only to see a group of three Meowgicians appear. All of which begin casting Frizz.]
Hey! Watch out!!
[He tries to close the gap between himself and her in time!]
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[She's winding up another round of Kafrizz when Darin shouts and she jerks a glance over her shoulder. Her temper is flared enough and the Meowgicians sneaking on in don't help much.]
Think you can get the jump on us, do you? Well-
[Too late. Their spells hit as Jessica's spell hits them and in the end both groups seem to be on fire before Darin can close the gap. For Jessica it's chiefly the hem of her skirt and she ends up making a loud, annoyed sound as she gathers up her skirt before her to try and snuff out it's edges. Thank goodness for tights!]
What in the world is going on?! I've been in so many fights and never had near this much trouble and bother as I have this time!
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[Darin doesn't get a chance to finish his statement when two stone golems appear. One immediately drops its giant fist onto Darin's head, while the other stomps by and makes a beeline for Jessica.]
HRK!!!
[That hurt as hell, but Darin's head is as resilient as it is thick. He reaches up and grips the massive fist and pivots, swinging the golem with a genuine amount of effort and throwing him to the far wall.]
Now we're talking!!
[He rushes after it, right by Jessica, quickly sheathes his dao, and lays into the golem with his fists, smashing away at it.]
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It ends up being a frenzy of action. Jessica barely has time to blow back the Stone Golem for now before she has to turn her attention on the Meowgicians. They get a little taste of Kacrackle though as ice shards jut up from the ground and through the group of them. Jessica seems almost triumphant at that, if a little out of breath from using so much magic so quickly.]
Why don't the lot of you cool down!
[Poor jokes aside, the Stone Golem is pulling itself back up while Jessica is lashing out with her whip to take down a few of the Cockateers.]
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There we go! Now you're gettin' into it! See? I told you this would be fun now that you're cutting loose!
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[There's one Meowgician left and Jessica more or less lashes it into the ground with her whip once she's put the Cockateers in their place. There almost down to just the Stone Golems.]
-- but this lot is a rather strong crowd, don't you think?
[The words no sooner leave her mouth than another full group appears. And this one consists of three caped caperers and a bobonga.]
Cor blimey!
[Ah. She pulls a displeased expression, then sighs. Yangus, you've infected her.]
Oh nevermind. Don't you even think of starting up a dance, you little beasts!
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I mean, I cranked this thing up to its hardest level, you'd think it would be more challenging!
[He's smashed the golem a fair bit when he looks up to regard the newcomers.]
A dance? What are you talking about??
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What do you mean it's hardest level?
[She barely knows how games like this work, Darin. What did you do?!
And now one of the caped caperers starts up a little dance. It's meant to really knock the viewer off their feet, quite literally in fact. And it works beautifully to knock Jessica back and down onto her rear with an 'oof!' from the woman herself.
She fumes, voice raised.]
That! Just like that!
[Another caperer does a jig, though this one is a little different. It's their version of the Hustle Dance. Whatever Darin's managed to do to that golem seems to not matter quite so much anymore. It rumbles in annoyance, gaining it's feet again as well.]
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[He snorts when Jessica gets knocked onto her rear. He's about to say something when that golem starts getting up, tossing Darin to the ground. He bounces on his head and lands in a heap next to Jessica with a grunt.]
Okay...so that kind of dance...
Got any other tips?
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Start killing them quicker.
[She blows out a breath as she staggers up to her feet, teeth set and somewhat bared. Jessica really is such a lovely lady when she's mad. Maybe psyching herself up isn't as important here but oh if she could, her tension would already be through the roof.]
I'll deal with you later over this level stunt. If you want any sort of forgiveness from me in this life or your next, you better start working for it!
[This is all said as she starts charging up.]
HERE I GO!
[INCOMING MAGIC BURST. Are you still laying there, Darin? You may want to not be pretty soon.]
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You got it, Jess!
[He pushes himself to his feet and draws his dao again, settling into a stance. Let's see...there were still those stone golems...but those caperers were bad news bears. He didn't exactly know what Jessica had planned, but hey...maybe if they focused their attacks on the same group, it would be more effective!]
[He leaps to the side and flanks the caperers, then rushes in with a flurry of dazzling and powerful slashes. He moves so fast that only the glint of light off of the blade can be seen, and he follows the flurry up with some very powerful kicks.]
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With Darin's help it's certainly enough to take down most of them. They're left with a sole little devil, fairly badly hurt, and the bobonga who bangs away on his drums. And by now Jessica had hit the ground with a heavy sigh.]
There, this is much more manageable.
[No rest just yet though. She draws out her whip to give her magic time to recover, lashing out at the group. The quicker they have that one last caperer down, the quicker they can take the others down as well.]
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Why didn't you just lead off with that?!
[Darin takes down that last caperer with a strong slash...]
[And the reprieve lasts only a moment before four bomboulders appear. And those golems are still up and about too!]
Man, now they're literally just throwing rocks at us!
[Always one to act first and think later, Darin runs in to kick one of the Bomboulders right at one of the golems.]
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Because that little trick uses up a good bit of energy, believe it or not.
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[He runs up to her with the slight reprieve between monster waves. He's certainly looking banged up and his clothes aren't looking any better. Tears and burns and rips run the entire length of his frame but...for the most part he's not only whole, but decent!]
I guess I'll have to stick close then until you get some juice back...
[With that said, a shadow seems to fall on the arena. When Darin looks, he'll see that they're being flanked by two, towering living statues. To which he responds with a swear.]
Okay...what else you got...? Anything with more of a bang??
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[Jessica cranes her head up to peer at whatever is causing the shadow. She's actually sweating a little now, just as beaten and banged. Her clothing is suitably wrecked and she'll be sending Darin a bill for it in the future, yep.]
Well... not precisely. I do have some abilities left but nothing with quite that punch. I believe I can help you though.
[After all, her support magic is still a thing. A bit of a charge and in the last breath before the statues close the distance between them, Darin ought to note both a glow around himself and an upswing in strength. Have a little oomph!]
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[With the earth shattering attacks inbound, Darin can only really say one thing.]
I guess it's my turn to show off a little, ah?
[Confidence soaring as high as his strength, he raises his arms to stop both the fist and the foot coming down cold in their tracks, the blowback of which causing cracks to snake their way up the statues limbs.]
[Darin grunts as his muscles tense, the ground beneath him cracking from the impact. The only indication that he's even alive, let alone alright is a sudden fit of laughter. And then, as quickly as it started, he stops laughing and digs his hands into the stone statues themselves.]
UUUUUUOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
[He's holding them in place...squeezing down as he grips their appendages. Those cracks widen and snake up further until with a massive crunch, their limbs shatter. Stone chunks and raining down as the statues topple backwards. Darin's vest and shirt, tattered and torn from the sudden influx of power, reveals a jagged scar from his right shoulder, all the way down his back to his left hip. Whatever caused that clearly should have killed him but...well, he's still here.]
[Don't worry Jessica, he won't bill you for his clothes. He still has some decency
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Once the rain of rocks has stopped she backs up a bit closer to Darin. She's a touch out of breath but she rolls her shoulders and straightens up her back a bit.]
So you are useful after all.
[It's less criticism and more slight sarcastic banter. She glances over her shoulder at him, curious.]
When you were setting all this difficulty, did you ever consider setting a way to actually beat this game?
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Man, you're cold for someone with so much fire in 'em!
[He laughs though as he considers her question.]
I think we just need to make it to the end. At this level, the simulation's gotta be running out of things to throw at--
[A booming roar shakes the earth as a Vermillion Dragon descends into the arena. It rears back and lets out another ear splitting roar. Looks like this was the end of it.]
[Darin draws his dao.]
I really need to learn to shut up, don't I.
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