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Post by Kman on Jan 4, 2018 13:42:57 GMT -8
Crescendo's gaze moved to Rosary as she spoke, the sonic navi frowning. So there was this omnipotent force that they were going up against, that had the power to simply shut down the entire Net, and this ragtag group was the one that was going up against them? Maybe the toxic dragon was right- sending them into this was suicide. He supposed he'd be dead either way, though. He might as well go out in a cacophany then simply sitting and waiting for the world to end. He just hoped that Rosary knew what she was doing with this. "So if he kills us then that's the end of everything?" he asked simply, about to ask more when Thorn grabbed him with his prehensile tail.
"I didn't stop walking, a nonplussed Crescendo responded, the man obviously not at all put off by the sudden proximity of Thorn. "I'm more concerned with you keeping your...idiosyncrasies...to yourself, when the going gets tough," he responded evenly. A trademark of his Sound, of course, was being able to tell the makeup of those around him simply from their body's code density. And Thorn was...interesting. That much poison being pent up in a body that small spelled Danger for the blind navi no matter how he looked at it.
Cresh nearly laughed at Aysmptote's words. Him? Run in? "I don't know who you think you're talking to. Hero up there is going to be the first one in," he spoke, sending a pulse at Merrill. "I'm going to be as far from the front line of combat as I can be. If things go South, I'll be the first one out of there." The Navi could practically feel the heavy frown coming from his NetOP, but he didn't particularly care. Him in front? The thought was laughable.
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Post by Xypher on Jan 5, 2018 15:24:43 GMT -8
Merrill listened to the squabbling among Thorn, Aysmptote and Cresh continued to squabble. The negative attitudes were not helping the situation. He basically ignored all of it until Cresh made his comment about being a hero. He stopped for a moment.
"... I'm no hero."
He said it softly, barely enough for anyone to hear had they not been directly at his side. He resumed walking, quietly tuning out most of their bickering. until he noticed Rosary's deteriorating condition. She was walking around carrying all of that, and on top of that, she was probably suffering. He closed his eyes, letting the feeling of life energy around him.
He could feel Thorn and the others behind him. But he focused the feeling of energy on Rosary. He was able to tell she was hiding how she was feeling. She might act tough, but she was hurting. Despite her words, she looked to be in bad shape. He opened his eyes again and walked up next to Rosary. He muttered a spell, the cloak gaining a light glow in the symbol.
"Okay. I'm helping you. You save your energy for him. You'll need it then. So Until then..."
He unclasped his cloak around his neck, freeing it. He took it, wrapped it around Rosary. He lifted it up, and threw it over his back, it sliding back, Rosary all wrapped up, head sticking out the top, arms at the sides.
"Save your strength."
He continued walking, slowly picking up his pace, the cloak hovering behind him carrying Rosary like it was a magic carpet ride.
He sighed quietly. He wasn't sure if Rosary's time was limited or not. But with the task at hand, it was time to pick it up. He began walking quicker, a small circle of light appearing beneath his feet. He began scanning as they walked. He would at least pick up on any energy or signal change within a small radius around them. While he walked, he spoke back to Cresh.
"No one would be the wiser of you fled..."
He spoke the last word quietly. Most likely, Rosary wouldn't even hear.
"Coward."
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Post by xoDeathy on Jan 6, 2018 8:02:26 GMT -8
[In response to Thorn]
"This isn't my first rodeo with the Darkness. I'll be fine." ----- A navigation system chimes: [ETA to Limmous; Town of Dusk: 18 Minutes (+/-0)[-2]]
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[In response to Crescendo]
"Well.. We are gonna kill 'im so we don't need to worry about that... Right?" ----- A navigation system chimes: [ETA to Limmous; Town of Dusk: 16 Minutes (+/-0)[-2]]
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[In response to Asymptote]
[Same as Thorn's] ----- A navigation system chimes: [ETA to Limmous; Town of Dusk: 14 Minutes (+/-0)[-2]]
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[In response to Merrill]
"Hm? What were you say--HEY HEY HEY!"
Rosary pounded lightly against Merrill's back with her left arm as if she was a kid.
"Put me down, put me down! I'm a fighter, ya know! Ain't some little bit of Darkness gonna slow me down! Hey! I can still walk!"
----- A navigation system chimes: [ETA to Limmous; Town of Dusk: 9 Minutes (-3)[-5]]
<Sending a Pulse towards Merrill causes Crescendo to sense a possible Hindrance, but cannot react to it. He may optionally alert the group, but if no Hindrance appears time will be wasted.> <Merrill primed himself for the Hindrance, but cannot sense it. If Crescendo reveals it, he is able to react immediately.>
===== Current Mission Objectives: >When everyone is ready, leave the server and head for Limmous. >Find a way to Limmous >Find Rosario >Kill Rosario
Current Hindrances: >Rosary's Right Arm is corrupted. Black veins pulsate up into her torso. These same veins can now also be seen on her left leg. >POSSIBLE UNKNOWN HINDRANCE (See Above) >Post Order This Turn: -Cresh -Merrill -Thorn/Asymptote -Thorn/Asymptote
Bonus Objectives: >?? >?? >?? >??
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Post by Kman on Jan 8, 2018 15:44:49 GMT -8
The response that Merrill gave caused Crescendo to snort. He couldn't See how the man was dressed aside from bits and pieces of what his Sound had picked up. But the way that he picked up from Merrill, and Asymptote too, were beings that tended to march in and frontline. He could be wrong, only able to pick up bits and pieces from the surety of their footsteps and their words and from the slight hesitations and pauses, emphases and so forth that they had in their conversations, and that was all that he had to go on. He couldn't see body language like others could, or facial expressions, or anything of the like.
He didn't respond at first to him, before his gaze was drawn in the (relative) direction of Rosary. "Sure, as long as we win. A ragtag group of heroes up against unlimited power. No problems, no worries." He didn't really push onto Rosary that he felt her confidence was a bit...misplaced. But he wasn't going to whittle that down. Some confidence would do well here where in-fighting was just a moment away. He didn't even really know why he was still here and hadn't bailed already. Probably because whether he failed or ran off, the result would be the same. Might as well go for the gusto.
Though as the conversation drew quiet, the Sonic navi couldn't help but to feel a little...uncertain. "Something feels off," he said simply. His words were inaudible except to the people that he was speaking to: the group as a whole. "Not saying there's an issue somewhere. But there might be." It was centered around Merrill. He couldn't See what it might be, so he hoped that those with eyes might have a better shot.
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Post by Xypher on Jan 12, 2018 12:23:10 GMT -8
Merrill caught on as Crescendo responded. He immediately stepped back, the cloak wrapped Rosary placing her behind him. He jumped back, next to Crescendo, grabbing Thorn by the tail, yanking this ragtag team in a tight circle. Merrill raised his hand, creating a small crimson Aura around them.
"Yeah. Something's not right. We move carefully. Crouch down, and cover the girl. We move cautiously yet quickly. If you see a building or cover, we'll make for it. If you hear anything, let us all know. Dragon, at the back."
With a flash of his hand, his two signature swords appeared. White and Black floated right next to him as he cautiously moved forward.
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Post by kemix on Jan 12, 2018 13:17:06 GMT -8
Asymptote wasn't sure what was going on, but by god, if the other two had noticed something that he and thorn didn't, he was going to be cautious about it. The navi lifting off with his legs with superhuman strength, he made sure to put himself to the front of the pack of five and make sure if something happened, she wasn't the one to be attacked first.
Everyone stay behind me then. If there's someone watching us, then we need to make haste towards our objective. I'll tank whatever comes our way and you two keep her safe. Thorn, be nice and keep an eye on the rear, gods only know what kind of opposition we'll see on the way.
Asymptote would make sure he was at a brisk...well...jog, if that's what they could call his lumbering forward, but at the very least, he was going a bit faster than before. He only had his fists for weapons, but he was strong as steel and he wasn't about to let someone snipe their charge before she could do what she sought to do.
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Post by Nightshade on Jan 12, 2018 13:40:09 GMT -8
Sadly for Merrill, unless Thorn wished to touch or be touched, his poison would know no distinction. Searing pain and a burning sensation would be all that the Pixie would feel until he let go.
Thon would nod at Asymptote's plan, immediately hopping behind the bulky navi. It would not be long before Asymptote could feel Thorn's smooth and squishy scales lightly pressed against him as they stood back to back.
The Poison Dragon was clearly more worried about protecting his friend than anyone else.
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Post by xoDeathy on Jan 12, 2018 14:51:13 GMT -8
As they near the city, the hindrance they heavily prepared for had yet to show itself, slowing them down a bit (+1)[-4].
Finally, they could see from around the corner of a building on the street leading to the inner city, the ground rumbled, dust picked up. The small ragtag group could see... A stampede of Virii! Virii of all kind--Mettaurs, Spikeys, Bunnies--all running as fast as they could, heading straight for the group! But as soon as they were about to collide...
They went around them!
"Huh.. WHAT! HEY! GET BACK HERE! WHAT CHA RUNNIN FROM HUH?! I CAN DELETE ALL OF YOU PUNY THINGS!"
Rosary's trash talk was suddenly silenced by a new sound. An echoing, earth-shattering roar also came from around the corner. A moment passed, but nothing else showed itself, nor did any following sounds ensue.
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A navigation system chimes: [ETA to Limmous; Town of Dusk: Your Destination is Straight Ahead [-4]] [Confirm you are here? Yes/No] [Enter Limmous to Confirm Attendance]
===== Current Mission Objectives:
>When everyone is ready, leave the server and head for Limmous.
>Find a way to Limmous >Enter Limmous OR Wait Outside of Limmous >Find Rosario >Kill Rosario
Current Hindrances: >Rosary's Right Arm is corrupted. Black veins pulsate up into her torso. These same veins can now also be seen on her left leg.
Bonus Objectives: >?? >?? >?? >??
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Post by kemix on Jan 25, 2018 10:33:27 GMT -8
Asymptote held a hand outwards towards his charge, the navi gently pushing her backwards as the viral hordes passed by them like a charge of buffalo. Don't be stupid. You'd never handle what's going on like you are now, even against version one viruses. I can tell your combat abilities are pretty much null and void because of your curse. You are our commander, you're not the one to be going out and fighting like a moron. You tell us what we -should- do. Not what you -want- to do. So. "Commander". Tell us, what do you think I should do? Go into the town? Or should you and me stay behind? I'll go with a consensus vote here, if the others want to go into town to scout out things, I'll oblige and join in. Just be careful, one wrong move can cost the entire operation.
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Post by xoDeathy on Jan 25, 2018 13:06:19 GMT -8
Rosary turns to Asymptote and shrugs with her one good shoulder.
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Post by Nightshade on Jan 26, 2018 7:17:03 GMT -8
"Not to dimish my friend here, but I'm the one specialized in mass area denial and mass virus erasure, not counting my power level's far beyond all yours. I'd say you all go on ahead while I cover the rear in case something comes to get us." Thorn objected, getting into a ready stance. Still cocky and confident as ever, the Toxic Terror scanned the area for hostiles.
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Post by Xypher on Feb 15, 2018 13:44:24 GMT -8
Merrill threw up a quiet and solid Aura before the group as the stampede of viruses trampled by. He was ready for a fight, and surprised they just fled, for whatever reason. Ignoring the remaining members of his party for a moment, he took his feet off the ground, and began flying towards the edge of the city. He made a wait motion to everyone ele. He entered through where the viruses came in, and headed over to a building on the left. He stealthy rose up the side of the building, to a window. He peeked in. Notig no one, he lifted up, and was surprised it opened. He hovered inside, and found a window on the other side of the room, peaking closer into the city. He peeked out, curious as to what he would find.
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Post by Kman on Feb 19, 2018 16:07:10 GMT -8
Unlike what his allies thought of him, Crescendo was nothing if not absolutely cautious. The others seemed to have their own way to find out what was going on...but as far as Crescendo was concerned, there was only one way. The man gave a small sound as he knelt down on the corner of the street, getting a good angle on the street opposite them. Whatever was there, it was around the corner and not a single one of them wanted to go up to see what it was. Merrill had gone in to investigate skyward, but Crescendo didn't trust the other's vision.
Mostly because Crescendo didn't trust vision at all.
Setting his hand down on the digital asphalt, he gave a small sound of effort before an invisible pulse worked its way over the ground, spreading out from him in a full 360. Each time it hit something, it would reflect in various angles, and Crescendo would take the readings as they came into him, seeing each and every one as the returned, able to see what existed beyond their field of vision, able to see what lurked in the shadows of the alleys, what lurked on the opposite side of the building, and everything in between for quite a large distance around.
Reconnaissance was the Navi's specialty, and he would relay what information he had discovered to those nearby.
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Post by xoDeathy on Feb 20, 2018 9:40:24 GMT -8
(Excuse the picture it didn't go as planned :v) Thanks to the initiative of Merrill and Crescendo, they are able to see and detect, respectively, Labrys sitting in the middle of the square. Her hands were cupping her face as she cried. Behind her, Asterius, her flaming minotaur familiar, was frozen in place, with his hand in the sky, grasping Ariadne by the face, Labrys's metal angel familiar. Both were nearly the size of a 1 Story building. It seems before the image stalled, Asterius had begun to squeeze, as electricity sparked from Ariadne even though nothing else moved. Notably, stage left and stage right of Labrys were four buildings. Towards the front were two, 2-Story Buildings (Building A and B). To the left of Labrys, was a 3-Story Building, and to the right of her was a 4-Story Building. Finally, the road lead to the large clearing Labrys was in. ===== We will now enter a Stats fight. Feel free to use your character's most updated stats, this will be difficult. <Special Rules> --The buildings can be climbed-- --To climb a building, you must spend Attack Slots over time equal to the building's amount of stories -1, it does not have to be in one turn-- --You can only climb one building at a time-- <Skill Information Learned> --None-- <Special Notes> --Effects that trigger on the first turn of battle will not trigger this turn-- --No one may attack or charge this turn, only climbing is permitted-- --At least one Navi must be at the Ground Level to begin the encounter-- --If no Navi is present, Rosary can be left to start the encounter-- --Merrill gains Special Initiative, he may move to any building for free this turn-- --All others gain Normal Initiative-- --The Stage is locked as Broken Panels-- ===== Current Mission Objectives: > When everyone is ready, leave the server and head for Limmous> Find a way to Limmous> Enter Limmous OR Wait Outside of Limmous>Investigate Labrys >Find Rosario >Kill Rosario Current Hindrances: >Rosary's Right Arm is corrupted. Black veins pulsate up into her torso. These same veins can now also be seen on her left leg. <Bonus Objective Complete!> Bonus Objectives: >Enter Limmous Early >?? >?? >??
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Post by Kman on Feb 27, 2018 18:52:37 GMT -8
As the sonic waves came back to him, Crescendo let out a low breath. "Three of 'em. There's one making noise, and then the other two seem frozen, at least for now." The Sonic Navi delivered this message to his compatriots, without worry of other navi or anyone else overhearing him. "I'm going to go take a better look around. If there's a good vantage point, I'll take it. Otherwise, I'll be hiding behind whatever terrain works for me. Someone keep an eye on Rosary...well, I guess I'll do it." Crescendo muttered, before pointing toward Legacy. "Find a crow's nest for you to use that rifle of yours."
He had turned back around to help take Rosary with him, but the woman was gone. Glancing up, he saw Merrill with her. Well then. "Nice job, hero," Crescendo muttered before he began to move, sneaking around the buildings, noting the tall one. The sonic navi unleashed a silent, concussive blast at his feet, causing him to shoot upward as he grabbed the lip of the building and hauled himself up. "Well then. Let's see what we can see..." he murmured, sending out additional pulses, aiming just to get a full constant read on the battlefield from his position.
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Crescendo using 3 of his 8 AS to get atop Building D.
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