pp [PP-F13] The Power-Couple (Completed)

[Lowenthal 0]

Lowenthal looked at the crowd of about half health mobs. And not a damn one he could kill. Lowenthal was trying to conserve his energy, seeing as he forgot to bring energy regening foods with him. He had underestimated how fast his new sword arts, from grand mastering his dagger skill, would drain his energy. It was at about this time, that another woman had showed up, presumably a friend of Tristan. Lowenthal couldn't recall her, but she did look familiar. Perhaps on of the floor boss fights. Lowenthal spoke. "If these things could hold still long enough, and stop bunching up. That'd be nice." Lowenthal said, annoyed that he couldn't get even a basic attack in. It seemed that Oikawa, and the newly met Flints were having a hard time as well trying to find an opening. "Man, where's Zelrius when you need him." Lowenthal said to himself, knowing that the blond teen would've killed about four of them with one swing. If only daggers had an AoE, like the other weapons. "I need to take a break, or else my energy is going to drain to zero." Lowenthal said reluctantly. 

ID: 41053 BD: 3

Flints: 60/60 5/15  H: 5
Tristan: 157/157 E: 8/40 H: 62
Lowenthal: 113/113 E: 9/27 H: 2 [miss -1E[1 regen,-2miss]
Oikawa:  133/133 E: 14/32 H: 2
Lessa: 89/89 E: 9/21 H: 1

Darkened Soul 128/260 
Darkened Soul 158/260 
Darkened Soul 158/260 
Darkened Soul 158/260 
Darkened Soul 182/260
DMG 55 MIT 30 If the Darkened Soul scores a critical on a player. Their Mitigation is reduced by 3 for 3 turns, This effect stacks and the duration returns to 3 every time. Once the duration expires all Mitigation reduction is removed

[Oikawa 1]

Roll: 41177 BD: 7

Accel Stub: (1 Base + 3 Weapon + 5 Rank + 1 Athletics + 2 Charge + 2 Buff) x (3 x 1) = 42 - 30 (Enemy MIT) = 12

 

"Zel is the golden child eh?" chuckled the blonde, as Lowenthal mentioned the dual wielding, tuxedo wearing, uncrowned leader of Azure. Fixing the glove encasing his rapier hand, Oikawa exhumed a sigh. Narrowing his sights on one of the souls just behind the closest one, a slight after image of himself appeared as he darted towards it. Rapier outstretched, the glowing effects of his <Charge> skill and his <Accel Stub> sword art became noticeable. The blade rapidly plunged into the mob three separate times before Oikawa disengaged from combat. Although he did minimal damage, he figured every little bit counted. Turning to face the ever so talented Lessa, he greeted her with a sight bow as he kept an eye on the mobs. 

"Well hey there Lessa. It's been awhile haha."

 

HP:

Flints: 60/60 E: 5/15 H: 5

Tristan: 157/157 E: 8/40 H: 62

Lowenthal: 113/113 E: 9/27 H: 1

Oikawa:  133/133 E: 12/32 (+1/-3) H: 2 (+2 DMG/-2 EVA)

Lessa:  89/89 E: 9/21 H:  1

Enemies:
Darkened Soul 128/260
Darkened Soul 146/260 (-12)
Darkened Soul 158/260
Darkened Soul 158/260
Darkened Soul 182/260
DMG 55 MIT 30 If the Darkened Soul scores a critical on a player. Their Mitigation is reduced by 3 for 3 turns, This effect stacks and the duration returns to 3 every time. Once the duration expires all Mitigation reduction is removed.

Edited December 5, 2015 by Oikawa - The Faint

[Lessa 1]

All at once, her companions spoke to her. There was Tristan's welcome, distracted as it was. His words worked to relieve and frustrate her. The former, because he was alright. The latter, because he was not in dire peril, as she had so foolishly assumed. His message had carried traces of urgency, yet the man seemed to have the situation entirely under control. Furthermore, he was backed by incredibly powerful and capable players. Why had I run all this way? Lessa found herself asking briefly.

And then there was Oikawa, a player with whom she was fairly unfamiliar. Nevertheless, she found that she had an immense respect for the blonde. He was always a picture of charm and chivalry, rare qualities within the confines of Aincrad. She appreciated the care that he put into treating other players kindly.

"Hello," she replied simply, before squaring up for her next attack. The enemies had shifted their position just slightly, moving out of her line of action, and throwing her off just slightly. But Lessa did not let herself grow discouraged. Instead, she began to mentally work her way through her next attack.

Spoiler

 

{[41469] BD: 5. Attack fails.}

HP:

Flints: 60/60 E: 5/15 H: 5

Tristan: 157/157 E: 8/40 H: 62

Lowenthal: 113/113 E: 9/27 H: 1

Oikawa:  133/133 E: 12/32 H: 2

Lessa:  89/89 E: 8/21 (+1/-2) H:  1 (+1 heavy momentum)

Enemies:
Darkened Soul 128/260
Darkened Soul 146/260 
Darkened Soul 158/260
Darkened Soul 158/260
Darkened Soul 182/260
DMG 55 MIT 30 If the Darkened Soul scores a critical on a player. Their Mitigation is reduced by 3 for 3 turns, This effect stacks and the duration returns to 3 every time. Once the duration expires all Mitigation reduction is removed.

 

 

Edited December 8, 2015 by Lessa

[Flints 0]

ID: 41448

BD: 2+1 (3) (unsuccessful) +1 Heavy momentum on next turn.  

Flints listened to their banter carefully, she felt a little out of the loop but was glad to see friends of Tristan's coming to their rescue, not that they were in any immediate danger, but without their help they would be here much longer. She looked around at the group, more in awe at the fact that people did this; They cared enough about eachother to go out of their way to help someone, no matter the reasoning they still came together. She looked down and wondered about how good of a friend she really was..her conclusion was..she wasn't. She didn't come to anyone's rescue, she always out herself first. Aincrad really showed her, her true colors. She wasn't one to flee battle, but she certainly seemed to be putting herself first lately. In her mind all that mattered was her and her husband. Whether that was a good thing or not would eventually be proven. 

Snapping out of her daze Flints kicked the ground idly and sighed. "Im sorry I have terrible stamina, and I wish I could be more of assistance sooner." She looked to Tristan before back down, her mind lost in slight turmoil despite what was happening around them. What a luxury she had, to have an internal struggle whilst her teammates were trying their best to rid of a hoard of beasties. She had to try. At least make an effort, Flints ran out to the enemies and attacked, her movements were slower, her thoughts clouding her. She missed her intended target who easily side stepped her, if it could, it was most likely laughing at her. "I'm sorry guys.." She thought to herself. The more she thought about it the more she was glad they weren't alone now. She was glad Tristan had someone to help him. 

Combat Results 

Flints: 60/60 E: 5/15 ~> 4/15  H: 5  

Tristan: 157/157 E: 8/40 H: 62

Lowenthal: 113/113 E: 9/27 H: 1

Oikawa:  133/133 E: 12/32 H: 2

Lessa: 89/89 E: 8/21 H: 1

Enemies:
Darkened Soul 128/260 
Darkened Soul 146/260 
Darkened Soul 158/260 
Darkened Soul 158/260 
Darkened Soul 182/260
DMG 55 MIT 30 If the Darkened Soul scores a critical on a player. Their Mitigation is reduced by 3 for 3 turns, This effect stacks and the duration returns to 3 every time. Once the duration expires all Mitigation reduction is removed.

[Tristan Delaney 0]

ID: 41542

BD: 5 Miss MD: 5 Miss  

Tristan stopped a moment with his combat to take a break, moving to Flints and holding her shoulder and giving her a gentle look. The enemies seemed too shocked by the sudden entry of extra party members that it was inconsequential anyway to do anything, instead tending to his partner. He gave a reassuring look and spoke, saying "There's no need to worry or to apologise. This quest makes every level suffer with their strength. If anything, just know that the best way to go is to work together with everyone. As they help us now, we help them in the time they call. Sure there are some who go solo, but to work together is what ensures all of us are alive to this day. So instead, think on at the task at hand instead rather than beating yourself up. Granted my role is simpler, so I don't have to do as much, but still.". Tristan smiled and said "Thank you for joining us Lessa, it is good to see you again.", then resumed by going into a defensive stance.

Combat Results 
Flints: 60/60 4/15  H: 5  
Tristan: 157/157 E: 7/40 H: 62
Lowenthal: 113/113 E: 9/27 H: 1
Oikawa:  133/133 E: 12/32 H: 2
Lessa: 89/89 E: 8/21 H: 1

Enemies:
Darkened Soul 128/260 
Darkened Soul 146/260 
Darkened Soul 158/260 
Darkened Soul 158/260 
Darkened Soul 182/260
DMG 55 MIT 30 If the Darkened Soul scores a critical on a player. Their Mitigation is reduced by 3 for 3 turns, This effect stacks and the duration returns to 3 every time. Once the duration expires all Mitigation reduction is removed.

[Lowenthal 0]

Lowenthal held his weapon up, as if he'd be attacked. Fat chance, seeing as Tristan was around. The monster would probably end up killing themselves at this rate. Instead of attacking, Lowenthal watched as his energy recharged by a depressing amount. "Alright, next time I'm bringing some energy drinks or something."Lowenthal said, feeling useless. "Can't do anything till my energy goes back up guys." Lowenthal said, shrugging. He was upset that he had spent all of his energy so quickly. Those grandmaster sword arts were no joke. He'd need, at least a few energy foods before taking that rumour seriously.

Combat Results 
Flints: 60/60 4/15  H: 5  
Tristan: 157/157 E: 7/40 H: 62
Lowenthal: 113/113 E: 10/27 H: 1 [+1 nat regen]
Oikawa:  133/133 E: 12/32 H: 2
Lessa: 89/89 E: 8/21 H: 1

Enemies:
Darkened Soul 128/260 
Darkened Soul 146/260 
Darkened Soul 158/260 
Darkened Soul 158/260 
Darkened Soul 182/260
DMG 55 MIT 30 If the Darkened Soul scores a critical on a player. Their Mitigation is reduced by 3 for 3 turns, This effect stacks and the duration returns to 3 every time. Once the duration expires all Mitigation reduction is removed.

[Oikawa 1]

Roll: 41599 BD: 8

Accel Stub: (1 Base + 3 Weapon + 5 Rank + 1 Athletics + 2 Charge + 2 Buff) x (3 x 1) = 42 - 30 (Enemy MIT) = 12

 

The blonde grinned as Lessa seemed to be welcomed among their party. Turning to face the souls that still remained. No matter what I do, I can't one-shot, two-shot, or three-shot any of these mobs. At best I can severely drop their HP. And even then, I would be expending all my energy. Hmm, well I suppose some damage is better than no damage. Hopefully they start attacking Tristan soon. Gripping Faint Edge, the Oikawa sped off to one of the mobs creeping within the pack and dropped into the pre-motion for <Accel Stub> and <Charge> again. Unleashing the three piece combination of jabs and thrusts, Oikawa jumped back and looked towards the others. We gotta pick up the damage soon, our energy levels aren't looking so great.

Spoiler

 

HP:

Flints: 60/60 E: 5/15 H: 5

Tristan: 157/157 E: 8/40 H: 62

Lowenthal: 113/113 E: 9/27 H: 1

Oikawa:  133/133 E: 10/32 (+1/-3) H: 2 (+2 DMG/-2 EVA)

Lessa:  89/89 E: 9/21 H:  1

Enemies:
Darkened Soul 128/260
Darkened Soul 146/260
Darkened Soul 146/260 (12)
Darkened Soul 158/260
Darkened Soul 182/260
DMG 55 MIT 30 If the Darkened Soul scores a critical on a player. Their Mitigation is reduced by 3 for 3 turns, This effect stacks and the duration returns to 3 every time. Once the duration expires all Mitigation reduction is removed.

 

 

Edited December 9, 2015 by Oikawa - The Faint

[Lessa 1]

The crimson swordswoman nodded slightly in Tristan's direction. "Good to see you too," she replied softly. It was not a complete lie; now that she was in his presence once more, it was nice to see that he was still alive and doing alright for himself. But had his initial message not sounded so urgent, and she had not raced to his side, she would have been perfectly content spending another night without her old ghosts.

As she focused on the enemy once more, she directed all of her attention on the sword in her hand. She imagined it pulsing through her, and yet the warmth of her sword art never came. I'm getting low on energy, she realized suddenly. Perhaps sprinting to Tristan had not been the wisest decision.

Spoiler

 

{[41616] BD: 1. Attack misses.}

HP:

Flints: 60/60 E: 5/15 H: 5

Tristan: 157/157 E: 8/40 H: 62

Lowenthal: 113/113 E: 9/27 H: 1

Oikawa:  133/133 E: 10/32 (+1/-3) H: 2 (+2 DMG/-2 EVA)

Lessa:  89/89 E: 7/21 H:  1

Enemies:
Darkened Soul 128/260
Darkened Soul 146/260
Darkened Soul 146/260 (12)
Darkened Soul 158/260
Darkened Soul 182/260
DMG 55 MIT 30 If the Darkened Soul scores a critical on a player. Their Mitigation is reduced by 3 for 3 turns, This effect stacks and the duration returns to 3 every time. Once the duration expires all Mitigation reduction is removed.

 

 

Edited December 9, 2015 by Lessa

[Flints 0]

Kita glanced to her husband and relaxed when he placed his hand on her shoulder and spoke gently to her. She understood that the battle wasn't only annoyingly difficult for her, but for everyone in one way or another. She smiled back to him and stroked his arm and spoke in nearly a whisper "I'll keep that in mind, I guess I'm always just a little critical of myself..thank you for the pep talk darling~" before breaking their little bond and going back to being on guard.

 "Everyone else is now getting pretty low on energy as well...not as quickly but they are getting there." Flints thought to herself  and gritted her teeth, once again waiting for herself to gain enough to attack. She glanced to the blonde woman who spoke quietly to Tristan, she had rushed to their aid an had left flints wondering if she was truely that worried for Tristan and the others, what would cause someone to be so afraid for another? She wondered what demons she harbored. Or maybe Kita was just over thinking things. Maybe the woman was just in the area, and simply strolled to them. "Hopefully next time I attack I won't miss.." Flints thought to herself

Combat Results

Flints: 60/60 E: 4/15 ~> 5/15 H: 5 Passive Energy Regan +1

Tristan: 157/157 E: 8/40 H: 62

Lowenthal: 113/113 E: 9/27 H: 1

Oikawa:  133/133 E: 10/32 H: 2 

Lessa:  89/89 E: 7/21 H:  1

Enemies:
Darkened Soul 128/260
Darkened Soul 146/260
Darkened Soul 146/260 
Darkened Soul 158/260
Darkened Soul 182/260
DMG 55 MIT 30 If the Darkened Soul scores a critical on a player. Their Mitigation is reduced by 3 for 3 turns, This effect stacks and the duration returns to 3 every time. Once the duration expires all Mitigation reduction is removed.

[Tristan Delaney 0]

Tristan focused again on the monsters after people rested, clearly these mobs taking quite a toll on them with their sheer defensive power. Sure it wasn't a defence matching his own, but it actually came not far off now that he thought on it. The monsters came at Tristan with full force, to which Tristan grinned and met them back in kind with his shield in their faces. He was too focused however on his defence to return with an attack, not that it mattered since these mobs were rather pesky with their defence and Tristan's offence was not exactly desirable in level.

Combat Results
41682 BD 3 Miss MD 7 55-66 = 1 damage. Thorns & Flame Thorns & Achilles 13 total retaliation damage. Holy Blessing heal 5HP.
Flints: 60/60 E: 5/15 H: 5
Tristan: 157/157 E: 8/40 H: 62
Lowenthal: 113/113 E: 9/27 H: 1
Oikawa:  133/133 E: 10/32 H: 2 
Lessa:  89/89 E: 7/21 H:  1

Enemies:
Darkened Soul 115/260
Darkened Soul 133/260
Darkened Soul 133/260 
Darkened Soul 145/260
Darkened Soul 169/260
DMG 55 MIT 30 If the Darkened Soul scores a critical on a player. Their Mitigation is reduced by 3 for 3 turns, This effect stacks and the duration returns to 3 every time. Once the duration expires all Mitigation reduction is removed.

[Lowenthal 0]

Lowenthal looked at his energy meter, and was glad to see that it had filled back up to about half. "Well, about damn time." He said, now running into the fray again. He found himself facing a darkened soul, that seemed to have the most health of the bunch. With it being fascinated, and enraged with Tristan, it was incredibly easy enough to strike it. Lowenthal's kunai crossed with blinding speed, almost making it seem that two cuts happened with one swipe. The health of the monster, dropped a good amount. Making it's new total the lowest. It was good damage, but Lowe needed to do better. But now Lowenthal had zero energy, and his attacks would probably be as effective as Tristan's now. 

 

Combat Results
41748 BD 10 crit [11x10=110dmg-30=80dmg]
Flints: 60/60 E: 5/15 H: 5
Tristan: 157/157 E: 8/40 H: 62
Lowenthal: 113/113 E: 0/27 H: 3 -10Energy[Rapid Bite used]
Oikawa:  133/133 E: 10/32 H: 2 
Lessa:  89/89 E: 7/21 H:  1

Enemies:
Darkened Soul 115/260
Darkened Soul 133/260
Darkened Soul 133/260 
Darkened Soul 145/260
Darkened Soul 89/260 -80dmg
DMG 55 MIT 30 If the Darkened Soul scores a critical on a player. Their Mitigation is reduced by 3 for 3 turns, This effect stacks and the duration returns to 3 every time. Once the duration expires all Mitigation reduction is removed.

[Lessa 1]

(( At Oink's request, I am writing him out of the thread, as he no longer uses SAO. ))

If the group were to stay true to their attacking order, Oikawa would be next. But when the blonde turned to watch him, she found him jogging toward her instead. One hand found her upper arm, and he leaned in to speak directly into her ear.

"Lessa, I have something that I have to go do." His eyes were wide, and he did nothing to mask his urgency; his tone dripped with it. "Will you cover for me?"

She blinked a few times as she stared back at him, racing to comprehend what it was that the other man had said. She hardly knew him, yet here he was begging for a favor. It made no sense at all, but actions made in desperation rarely did. "Sure," she replied finally. 

With a quick murmur of thanks, the man fished a teleportation crystal from his pocket, and was gone an instant later. Now, with all eyes on her, she understood that she needed to say something. "An emergency," she announced simply. "But I think we can handle things."

Unfortunately, she realized suddenly, her discussion had led her to miss her attack window.

Spoiler

 

{[43565] BD: 5. Miss.}

Combat Results
41748 BD 10 crit [11x10=110dmg-30=80dmg]
Flints: 60/60 E: 5/15 H: 5
Tristan: 157/157 E: 8/40 H: 62
Lowenthal: 113/113 E: 0/27 H: 3 -10Energy[Rapid Bite used]
Oikawa:  133/133 E: 10/32 H: 2 [Teleported out.]
Lessa:  89/89 E: 6/21 (+1/-2) H:  1

Enemies:
Darkened Soul 115/260
Darkened Soul 133/260
Darkened Soul 133/260 
Darkened Soul 145/260
Darkened Soul 89/260 
DMG 55 MIT 30 If the Darkened Soul scores a critical on a player. Their Mitigation is reduced by 3 for 3 turns, This effect stacks and the duration returns to 3 every time. Once the duration expires all Mitigation reduction is removed.

 

 

Edited December 28, 2015 by Lessa

[Flints 0]

ID: 43693

BD: 1 (critical failure!) +1 heavy momentum on next turn 

Flints watched as Oikawa turned to the blonde woman and muttered quickly before leaving, she cocked her head slightly and gave a small growl, not sure what was going on but she didn't have time to think about it too much, she felt this battle was going on for ages and when lessa announced that it was an "emergency" Flints couldn't help but hope for his sake it was a damn good one. She briefly thought about how this was why she rarely trusted others to undertake missions with her but she shook her head, snapping out of her daze remembering things were different now, it was just one who left, and she knew if anything else Tristan wouldn't leave her side. She charged one of the weaker souls and missed, an ongoing trend for the tired out group, their morale seemed to be waning down. She couldn't blame them, she felt that once all this was over she needed to rest. She looked over to Tristan, enamored with the man, she hoped he would understand, even better if he joined her. A wide grin spread across her face at the thought of curling up back at home with her tank after this was done, that alone kept her going. 

Combat Results
Flints: 60/60 E: 5/15 ~> 3/15 H: 5
Tristan: 157/157 E: 8/40 H: 62
Lowenthal: 113/113 E: 0/27 H: 3 
Lessa:  89/89 E: 6/21 H:  1

Enemies:
Darkened Soul 115/260
Darkened Soul 133/260
Darkened Soul 133/260 
Darkened Soul 145/260
Darkened Soul 89/260 
DMG 55 MIT 30 If the Darkened Soul scores a critical on a player. Their Mitigation is reduced by 3 for 3 turns, This effect stacks and the duration returns to 3 every time. Once the duration expires all Mitigation reduction is removed.

Edited December 30, 2015 by Flints

[Tristan Delaney 0]

ID: 43770

BD: 2 Miss
MD: 3 Miss

Tristan noticed that Oikawa needed to speed off for an emergency. Tristan nodded in the direction of where Oikawa had gone to, trusting that the man had a reason to leave. He focused on the fight at hand and decided to pay attention to the fight, the enemies coming in to attack him. Tristan attempted to get in the time to attack, alas he was unable to do so, since the enemies assaulted him too. Tristan was kept far too occupied dodging and blocking attacks to get his own in. He sighed, relaxing himself a bit.

Combat Results
Flints: 60/60 4/15 H: 5
Tristan: 157/157 E: 7/40 H: 62
Lowenthal: 113/113 E: 0/27 H: 3 
Lessa:  89/89 E: 6/21 H:  1

Enemies:
Darkened Soul 115/260
Darkened Soul 133/260
Darkened Soul 133/260 
Darkened Soul 145/260
Darkened Soul 89/260 
DMG 55 MIT 30 If the Darkened Soul scores a critical on a player. Their Mitigation is reduced by 3 for 3 turns, This effect stacks and the duration returns to 3 every time. Once the duration expires all Mitigation reduction is removed.

[Lowenthal 0]

Lowenthal placed his hands on his knees, and entered a more relaxed state. "Sorry guys, I gotta take a breather. I gotta build up my energy before even trying to attack again." Lowenthal said, his energy bar only reading a messely one. "Is there anyone else we can rely on?" Lowenthal said, angry that Oikawa had other 'matters' to attend to. Whatever they were, they had better ben damn important to just leave them like that.

Combat Results
Flints: 60/60 4/15 H: 5
Tristan: 157/157 E: 7/40 H: 62
Lowenthal: 113/113 E: 1/27 H: 3 
Lessa:  89/89 E: 6/21 H:  1

Enemies:
Darkened Soul 115/260
Darkened Soul 133/260
Darkened Soul 133/260 
Darkened Soul 145/260
Darkened Soul 89/260 
DMG 55 MIT 30 If the Darkened Soul scores a critical on a player. Their Mitigation is reduced by 3 for 3 turns, This effect stacks and the duration returns to 3 every time. Once the duration expires all Mitigation reduction is removed.

[Oikawa 1]

Roll: 44566 BD: 7

Delta Attack: (1 Base + 3 Weapon + 5 Rank + 1 Athletics + 2 Charge + 2 Buff) x (3 x 3) = 126 - 30 (Enemy MIT) = 96

In a bright flash of light of light, the blonde materialized within the city of the thirteenth floor yet again. Having dealt with his emergency, he quickly dashed off in search of the others he had s carelessly left behind. By way of the friend tracker, he quickly located the group and reentered the party. Taking a note of everyone's energy, including his own, he knew they were still in for a rough time.

Walking to Lessa, he placed a hand on her shoulder as he stood alongside her. "Thank you." Removing his hand, he quickly drew his rapier once more and eyed the various souls that still plagued the area. Doing a mental check of his sword art's the blonde knew he could take out the sole soul hanging in the back. Activating <Charge> and <Delta Attack>, he exploded forward and with thrusts of lightning quickly decimated the mob. Looking to his energy, he realized he had just exhausted almost all of it. Looks like I'll need to sit back for a bit after that. But at least we're one step closer to being done with this.

Spoiler

 

HP:

Flints: 60/60 E: 5/15 H: 5

Tristan: 157/157 E: 8/40 H: 62

Lowenthal: 113/113 E: 9/27 H: 1

Oikawa:  133/133 E: 3/32 (+1/-9) H: 2 (+2 DMG/-2 EVA)

Lessa:  89/89 E: 9/21 H:  1

Enemies:
Darkened Soul 115/260
Darkened Soul 133/260
Darkened Soul 133/260
Darkened Soul 145/260
Darkened Soul 89/260 (-96)
DMG 55 MIT 30 If the Darkened Soul scores a critical on a player. Their Mitigation is reduced by 3 for 3 turns, This effect stacks and the duration returns to 3 every time. Once the duration expires all Mitigation reduction is removed.

 

 

Edited January 7, 2016 by Oikawa - The Faint

[Unknown 0]

A light sigh escaped from a hooded figure that made its way to the party, it seemed to have been observing them from hiding for some time. The figure’s white cloak concealing their appearance, though it could be seen that they were female due to their figure and the lower half of their face remaining visible. A slight pressure began to set in the area as the unidentified individual neared the first few members who had retreated to safety away from the battle and moved passed as if they were not even there, heading directly towards the center of the battle against the Darkened Souls. A slight sound of disgust came from figure at the moment the creatures were in full view, their presence seemingly creating displeasure in the mysterious figure. “What a displeasing sight, seeing you all fret about like children is quite tiresome.” The figure pulled their hood back, revealing the face of a young woman, and pushed her cloak aside as she pulled out a slightly elongated, white rapier. It gleamed brightly in the light, its design simple yet elegant with various rose patterns covering its blade. “Wouldn’t you agree Nero? Don’t pretend you’re not there, I could feel you a mile away.”

 

She glanced back, over her shoulder, and passed the group of players. “I’ll leave them to you since you don’t mind dirtying your spears with the blood of insects. Here, I’ll even grant you an advantage with Rising Star. You’re Firebrand should be more than capable of taking them out now.” Her eyes looked in great disdain over the darkened figures, though to her they were nothing more than mere trash. “Hurry before I make quick work of the undesirable myself…”.

Flints: 60/60 E: 5/15 H: 5
Tristan: 157/157 E: 8/40 H: 62
Lowenthal: 113/113 E: 9/27 H: 1
Oikawa:  133/133 E: 3/32 (+1/-9) H: 2 (+2 DMG/-2 EVA)
Lessa:  89/89 E: 9/21 H:  1
Unknown: ???/???

Enemies:
Darkened Soul 115/260
Darkened Soul 133/260
Darkened Soul 133/260
Darkened Soul 145/260
DMG 55 MIT 30 If the Darkened Soul scores a critical on a player. Their Mitigation is reduced by 3 for 3 turns, This effect stacks and the duration returns to 3 every time. Once the duration expires all Mitigation reduction is removed.

[Nero 0]

A slight laugh echoed when Unknown addressed the hidden man and proceeded to rush him into taking action. The male figure slowly spun a spear in his right hand while resting another on his shoulder with his left hand. He glanced at the group of players that had been fighting the souls so far, as well as th ones who had retreated to safety, and slightly shook his head at them before moving on. As the man moved on the pressure from before had begun to increase, a feeling of two invisible forces colliding setting in. He glanced the group and stepped up to Unknown’s side. “Like I said last time, I wasn’t pretending anything Uni. I was just doing the same as you were, observing them quietly from a distance.” His eyes scanned the remaining souls then moved back unto the hooded woman, and gave her shoulder a gentle pat. “Though I’ll still be sure to take care of these pests for you. What kind of knight would I be if I allowed a maiden to sully herself with the blood of such unpleasant beings?”

 

He took a few steps forward, slowly spinning both of his spears, and began to circle around the souls. “This is going to end way too quickly with Rising Star on, but I don’t think that’s a bad thing. They’ve been stuck on this floor for long enough.” He stopped encircling the souls and dashed at them, followed by a leap into the air. A split-second later a sequence of four bright flashes blocked what was occurring before the group, an assortment of slashes being head, and vanished as quickly as they came. Once the lights had died out all that remained was the lone man, his twin spears in hand, and bits of polygons scattering into the air. “Now how about using that replicator of yours and making sure all of these kids get a reward Uni. I don’t need that sword after all, neither do you.” He grinned at her with a confident atmosphere about him, both himself and the woman he addressed appearing to be inhuman.

 

Edited February 9, 2016 by Nero

[Tristan Delaney 0]

Tristan blinked as he looked at the scene at what had occured. It appeared that several...players? Appeared and walked in. One was wearing a white hooded cloak, who turned out to be a young woman. However this woman was also armed with a rapier, but did not do anything with the weapon. It instead seemed her mere presence was all that was required, as she started uttering something about a 'Rising Star', though he was utterly clueless what she was on about. Maybe some unique skill he hadn't heard of? Then Firebrand was also mentioned, presumably similar. Now this one, well.

He was given an eyewitness demonstration of that. It was of Nero, someone who attended his wedding he vaguely remembered, going in with dual spears and slaughtering the enemies like nothing. Hang on, wasn't someone holding dual spears a rumour at one point? This must have been it, an eye witness account of Firebrand. It made him wonder if this NPC held it like a skill like the others. Or maybe a wholly different deceptive beast. He didn't put much thought into it, as next he knew, the white robed woman was giving them them the relevant rewards, based on if they had the banner or not. "I...can only thank you for your assistance." he spoke, taking the Banner of Superior Support to his inventory. He gave a smile and a kiss on the cheek to Flints, since they were finally over with the fighting.

[Flints 0]

Flints watched on as the place filled more, with people she had never seen before. she tensed and felt the air that surrounded them became dense, heavy, and making it impossible to breathe.

Was it possible that the sheer power of the two was enough to cause her to feel as if she was being crushed? Flints felt her hair bristle but she keeped her eyes on the two for only a moment before she inched closer to Tristan, gently intertwining their fingers as he addressed the two. Her eyes settled on Nero, who she recognized. "It's...over..?" She whispered just enough for her husband to hear, glancing nervously to the group then back at Tristan. It felt as if a great weight had been lifted as she took a deep breath in accepting what she could only see as a lucky twist in fate. "Thank you." She whispered to the two, Not knowing how they would react but she was certainly glad that she would be heading home sooner than expected.