Endless Gravestones Claymore RP

[Elcura]

Along the winding forest paths, an organised force of hybrids marched down the roads in order to reach Grandania. Many of these hybrids weren't told why they were here, all they knew is that they had to follow the orders of three single digits in the region.

Everything looked the same. Footsteps had no bearing for the most part, as each step sounded exactly like the last and no matter how many steps they took, the scenery looked the same.

[spoiler=Kaiserin](Posted Image)[/spoiler]

"Look, I promise you guys, we're not lost!" said Kaiserin confidently. "If I have to say it again I swear I'll flip!"

Though, no one remembered specifically asking or mentioning anything about being lost. The only way they knew being lost might have been the case was because Kaiserin was vehemently insisting that she wasn't lost.

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"I don't get lost anymore you know. It's a thing of the past. I've gotten past it... hehe, you know?"

At the very least, the hours they had spent walking were filled with chatter. Mostly one sided, but Kaiserin never believed that you needed two or more people to hold a conversation - even though for the most part she would be wrong.

"Erm. It was around here... right?" asked Kaiserin, she turned to look at Renea. "So, what say you twinkle tits?"

Kaiserin and Renea weren't the best of friends. Or even friends at all, but she never missed an opportunity to fight with her. She liked that Renea was at least interesting enough to respond. She hated boring people most of all.

"Nothing...? Or a delayed response? Bobby! Where are my mushrooms? You're not as useful as Reynardine. I miss him... but mostly I miss my drugs," said Kaiserin somewhat randomly to Bob. "And uhh. What was your name again? Cattle? Never seen you before. You'll be fine I guess. And you're...Morgan? Isn't that a boys name? Weird."

Kaiserin continued to look around, somewhat confused. She stared at the canopy of trees for what seemed like forever. "I'm pretty sure..."

Kaiserin then fell back on her behind and sat on the ground.

"Well... I'm bored. Bob, let's have sex! That'll pass the time. Renea and Cattle can watch if they want. Morgan can join in as soon as he starts looking more like a man. Unless... there's something else you wanted to do?"

OOC: Renea, Bob, Morgana and Cattleya can ask for training. First step is describing your skill IC as best you can.
Renea can learn Lightning Bolt, Razor Wind and Chain Bind
Morgana can learn Masochism and Extending Arms
Bob can learn Quantum Pineapple, Crimson Pineapple and Deep Focus
Cattleya can learn Illusive Whisper after talking to a GM (irc)

[kenjmg]

Renea

Following Kaiserin Renea confidence was fading in her ability to find where they especially given the fact that she is denying the fact that she is lost when no on had ask. Then she asking if this right and then looked asked her opinion as twinkle tits. To which Renea replied, "Who are you calling twinkle tits, senile slut. If you have to ask is this right place, it isn't the place or your senile or maybe both. Well Grandma I think we are lost or you forgot where we are going." Renea listen to Kaiserin continue her rant until she inevitably claimed she was bored and wanted to have sex.

Renea rolled her eyes as she listen to Kaiserin suggestion on how to relieve her boredom. Of course include sex with the only male in group and possible the one person with the masculine sounding name while everyone else. To which Renea responded, "Wow we get to watch a cougar catch it prey. That sounds like so much fun. Not! What a waste of time? Since your here you might as well help us learn something useful like techniques skills and such. Your ancient wisdom should be useful in that regard. Well?" Renea will then listen to response.

If Kaiserin is for it and want's some examples Renea will explain, "Well my chain-whip is a fluid range weapon that I am only been using really as a rapid fire range weapon when it could be so much more. Like if I concentrate it power of my range strikes into one attack it could potentially become a one strike kill weapon. If I could use it more as a whip with a rapid series it could be used to create a shield to surround me to defend my self with rapid attacks even where I don't see, using my hyper offensive range attacks for a defense. Also if I could snare the enemies limbs and body parts more effectively it could be a great support weapon. My weapon has so much potential that it make me sad how I am not using it full potential and those are just basic ideas. That why I am bowing to the wisdom of my elder to help me attain greater potential out of my weapon. So would you help me with your vast experience to put me on the right path?"

If Kaiserin is against it Renea will say, "Really I guess you desperately need your beauty rest. Though I expected more from one such as you. So do you have a better idea on what we are going to do Gran?" Renea will say well looking at Kaiserin.

[Bluedragon77]

~Robert~

The air was warm. He was trying to not fall into the embrace of sleep again. Things were sort of looking up as Robert looked around at his group mates. The legendary infamously famous Rank…he forgot, but she was pretty high up there, Kaiserin who was far too strong for her own good and famous to driving men to the brink of extinction.

Recalling the incident in the arena, Robert unconsciously tried to stand behind someone else while he covered his manhood. Just hearing about it made him cringe in imaginary pain. Looking around at the very one-sided gender majority in the group, Robert half glared at all of them for not understanding the pain men would go through. Than he turned to the others…he remembered Renea…and that was it…

‘Who the fuck are the other two? Uh…oh wait…their names are coming up…wait Bobby? Hey! Wait…ok the first one…is Cattle…and second is Morgan….’

Pondering upon his thoughts, which were keeping him from falling asleep, he followed along silently half listening until Kaiserin began to refer to the lot of them. He half listened, thinking it was another routine mission…until he was requested to have sex. That caught his attention, and without thinking he responded.

“Sure.” ~Robert

It was automatic and something felt odd as he looked at Kaiserin. Did he just say…’yes’ to having sex with the most infamously frightening female warrior in all of the organization? When his answer sunk in Robert widened his eyes and was about to protest, but…he shrugged his shoulders instead as being in shock would take too much effort on his part and when he locked eyes with the others he merely shrugged his shoulders again.

“Hey unless one of you would like to trade places with the captain and save me…wait what the hell did I say yes too?” ~Robert

Robert quickly moved to stand behind Cattleya and Morgana.. Peaking out to glare at Renea.

“Thanks Renea, I’m sure glad someone is willing to just sit back while my ass is raped. How ‘comrade’-y of you…jerk.” ~Robert

Making sure to not piss off the others, Robert went to go make his request. Might as well, as this looks a good a time as any to train to be stronger.

“Right, so if we’re here to get in a little extra training like ‘jerk face’ suggested over there. I’ve got a few request. I want to put my old noggin to use. Given time, I can pick up on traits of my opponents, like patterns, combat habits, physical actions, etc. while combating them. I want to put it to use by training my lazy ass to better react to it. So that way I can put my lazy ass and my old brain to use in conjunction with one another. Kind of like being able to naturally react to what I manage to pick up on, so that way I can become naturally accustomed to fighting my enemies.” ~Robert

Robert continued.

“That’s not all actually. Sorry ladies, if I’m boring you guys. I also want to take something out of that skill in that I want to better conserve my breath that way I can do the minimum work with the most efficient results. If that makes any sense to you.” ~Robert

He smiled at Kaiserin and stuck his tongue out at Renea. Recalling who else was here, he turned to Cattleya and Morgana.

“Sorry ladies. Just putting my 2 silver coins in.” ~Robert

[elise04]

Going to this training was a bit of a worry for Cattleya but then again learning something is very exciting for her. She glanced at everyone around her and she was snockering realizing that she could gain a lot more of this. "Everyone has a lot of things to share" she spoke quietly as she walks with them. She tried to observe the warrior Kaiserin, one of the single digit and based on her attitude and the way she interacts with her comrades her mind is alerting her that Cattleya needs to be careful around Kaiserin.

She will let the other ask for help and spoke of their request, Cattleya will grab this chance to learn something about everyone. "Morgana, Robert, Renea" she smiled as she looks at everyone.

Skill: Mesmerize

After listening to everyone's request she will spoke in her sweet voice: "I want to learn a new skill that will make use of mesmerizing and charming everyone. I want a skill that could weaken an enemy and could assist and boost an ally by means of hypnotizing the target and planting in their mind a word that when mentioned by me, The effects will take place. She looks at everyone showing her beautiful smile and also showing them that she could be trusted.

And then she would continue to speak to Kaiserin "If you would can assist me with my request"

[Sapphire]

Morgana:

Walking was never usually a chore for Morgana specially if it was for great lengths. Why did this seem different? Was it the amount of people that had been brought along all moving at their own pace, the constant pitter-patter of footsteps? Was it the constant amount of speaking that was being interchanged, even if one person in particular was the one speaking for the most part? Was it the knowledge that said person was leading them in circles, extending the amount of time the group would have to listen to her hold a conversation with herself? Probably all of the above were reasons as to why this walk seemed more arduous than usual.

It seemed though that the leader had gotten given up and was now throwing herself on the floor. It seemed their Single Digit leader had been defeated by the road so Morgana too gave up on finding the correct road. It seemed that to rid herself of her boredom, the Claymore wanted to partake in sexual activities with some Bob and Morgan.

Wait... what? W-was she Morgan?

Morgana began to blush a bit, her body not reacting well to the comment as Morgana attempted to gain back her posture attempting to pose as if the comment had not phased her.

The topic of skills was brought up so Morgana got to work. As the others spoke about their skills, Morgana cut a thick twig off of a tree and began drawing a sketch on the dirt of a warrior fighting a yoma then once again draw the warrior and the yoma but this time the warrior stretches its arm to cut through the yoma. Then she will draw a warrior stabbing itself and next to it write "boost".

Once she finished the sketches on the ground, Morgana will call Kaiserin over and show them to her making sure to not let others ruin them but looking at them with a stern expression.

If anyone were to step on her sketch/es or Kaiserin were to not understand it when Morgana brings her over, Morgana will write the words "stretching arm" on the ground, pointing to her arms and for the second skill will write "boost from" then proceed to slashing her thigh in a manner that will only effect her superficially.

[Elcura]

Kaiserin frowned as soon as Renea started talking. Every word out of her mouth made Kaiserin roll her eyes or stick her tongue out. The talk of being old did little to anger Kaiserin, who felt that old age was a good thing, rather than bad. But that was merely one saving grace, for the rest of Renea's speech annoyed her greatly.

"Blah blah blah, no one cares what you think, twinkle tits. If you really want to learn some new techniques and skills, you'll watch carefully as I get it on with Bob and Morgan!" said Kaiserin, shaking her hips.

Kaiserin skipped over to Robert and grabbed him by the scruff of his neck. "Wonderful choice! Now, take off your top," said Kaiserin, pulling Bob's shirt off. He was stumbling and stuttering, saying words to the others in the group, but Kaiserin didn't care. Before Bob knew it, he was shirtless. "Looking good. Now for the pants."

Robert calling Renea a jerk-face did a lot to get Kaiserin to like him. But she would honestly like anyone who called Renea a jerk. She stopped her hands from pulling Robert's pants down fully to say, "You know, I hate her too. I'd stab her in the head if I could get away with it. Hmm, maybe I still can..."

Kaiserin noticed that Morgana was busy doing something else, while Cattleya just stood around trying not to get her attention. Kaiserin ignored them for a while, and soon Renea's request came.

"Ugh, your stupid, ugly man voice is putting me off! Stop talking Renea, I can't get it up with your whining. Or maybe Bob can't get it up, I think it was one of us who should... or could...?" said Kaiserin, confused more by her own words than anything else. "W-Well... regardless. I wouldn't put much stock into defending close ranged attacks with a weapon like that. It just isn't practical, but using speed and having a little guts you could probably deflect strong attacks away using the chain. Problem is, that much will be hard unless you get a better chain that doesn't break. And although a weapon like this will never be as deadly as a sword, there are ways to make sure it does as much damage as possible. You should be aiming to maim, then kill. As for binding, Bob here will found out how good I am at that."

Robert took the chance to ask for something he wanted to learn too, if merely just to distract Kaiserin from actually trying to bind him.

"That's easy enough. It's all about prediction ultimately. You predict a number of scenarios that could happen at any given time, and narrow down the possibilities by using the knowledge you gain from a fight which makes you more effective the longer the fight drags on. It's hard work, so I dunno if you being lazy helps that. But Tanit said I was stupid and I could do it, so maybe being lazy is better?" said Kaiserin.

Cattleya came forward to ask for a request as well, during which time Kaiserin had gotten a grip on Bob and was rubbing his face.

"What the hell, am I like a suggestion box for learning or something? And that's an odd request. But I have been told I am exceptionally beautiful, especially when naked. I'm pretty sure I can help you. But I gotta ask, what is it you intend to do, and how do you intend to do it? You should know that manipulating humans requires actual skill, while hybrids and the like can be done with just Yoki," said Kaiserin.

The last request came from Morgana who called Kaiserin over in a manner of speaking, and her form of a request was the strangest yet. Kaiserin looked at the drawings curiously, and bent down to get a closer look.

"Wow. This is weeeeird. You really got issues, huh?" said Kaiserin, looking up at Morgana with a raised eyebrow and then looking back at the drawings. "If I were to guess, and I shall, I'd guess that you...uhm...you wanted... you want uhh, ughhh... stretchy...arms?"

Kaiserin took a wild guess, truthfully she didn't understand exactly what Morgana was trying to convey. "Are you like, shy, or do you just not speak? Will you speak if I poke you?"

Kaiserin got up and stretched her body before relaxing and slumping forward slightly.

"Alright, I get it. You guys wanna fight or train or learn and not have sex, is that right? So boring! Alright, alright. Let's get started. First thing we'll do is we'll have you attack me using the technique you want to learn as best you can. We'll start with Twinkle Tits, then Bob, Cattle, and then the mute," said Kaiserin enthusiastically.

OOC: During this part, you'll attack Kaiserin using your new skill. However, keep in mind you don't actually have this skill yet, so you can't just do a simple post informing me you're using the skill and then just attack. That will be a fail. Instead, you need to describe how you use the skill in detail. How do you move your sword, what happens to your Yoki/body, what happens to the enemy, how do you react to different situations, what happens if you fail and all that. If you have questions, find me on IRC.

Remember, despite all this I don't want to see godmodding. The success of your attack or defence still depends on the GM, except the success is related more to the post.

[kenjmg]

Renea

"Who the jerk face? That is last time I do anything that allows you to escape Kaiserin voracious clutches." Renea responded to Robert comments. After a few more moments Kaiserin came to reluctant conclusion of training her and the other warriors starting with Renea, "Grouchy, grouchy not enough calcium in your diet. Anyways I hope your ready and don't worry I will try not to aim for your head despite it being such a big target."

Action

Renea then focus began having the her chain-whip held in both hand with the hilts being held together sword pointing Kaiserin. Renea then moved so she was just outside her normal attack range with a wider stance then normal as she shifted her weight to her back foot as she focus on the target of Kaiserin's torso as she aimed and prepared to launch her attack. In the opposite fashion as if the previous step was coiling a spring her next action was like releasing it. Renea suddenly shifted all her weight to her front leg as she took a single step with her spear like throw of her sword with a spin. As if a spear like thrust with thrust with a spin Renea's chain whip moved in a attempt to strike Kaiserin's torso as she held the other end in a full extension of her body as she wounder if her attack would hit or even if it would do anything to Kaiserin given that she was full committed to this one attack. Wounding is this was enough for the development of the base of the attack that she would like to dub Lightning Bolt

This post has been edited by kenjmg on Jan 6 2012, 05:41 AM

[elise04]

"Manipulation by means of gaining their trust or being charmed by me" she smiled beautifully at Kaiserin. Cattleya is not sure if her presence has any effect on Kaiserin since she is a higher ranked and a more experienced warrior in every situation.

"Once i gained their trust or they are charmed by me i could either force and manipulate them to release their full potential or make them weak by uttering a single word"

Action 1
Skill: Mesmerize
Perk: Adept Actress

She will be using her skill and perk the whole time she is speaking with Kaiserin. She will smile and show her kind side trying to charm Kaiserin. She smiled trying to charm Kaiserin trying to be successful in gaining her new skill.

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OOC: hopes this is a good start. /sigh /thanks

[Sapphire]

Morgana:

Morgana knew that if she really wanted to improve quickly and efficiently, she would have to resort to asking for help every once in a while to those above her and as it stood, it seemed like most everyone was above her rank, above her strength, beyond her talent but she could be able to change all that and she would be determined to. Morgana instantly stood up and nodded quickly and firmly to Kaiserin's guess of what her skill was as for the rest of her questions, Morgana decided to not respond as Kaiserin could think of her as whatever she wanted, it wouldn't change a thing; though it was weird that she wanted to poke the words out of her.

Morgana waited and saw others attempt the skills they had asked all the while deeply thinking of how she would perform her skill. It was not a long wait as the others quickly performed to the best they could and quickly enough the time came. Morgana took out her dual swords as Renea began. Morgana prepared herself mentally. She imagined her skin being pulled slowly, her meat and bones moving along with it, her arms being liberated, feeling as if they could curve in any direction, her arms being able to reach the furthest tree in this forest path, her mind controlling the length and holding her arms back by mentally pulling them closer, her arms going further as her mind set her arms free, gave them a form of controlled freedom. Her bones would comfortably adjust and feel just like skin, stretchable in every which way, her arms like rubber, going on and on. The weight of her swords evening out the weightlessness of her arms. It would all be in sync, it would work, it would work it would wo-

Cattleya's words brought Morgana back into the forest and Morgana concentrated on her target.
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Yoki: 9 (4 Durability, 5 Spirit)
Skill: Stretching Arms (Attempt)
Perk: Unnoticed (+5 Presence)

Morgana will raise her yoki in the areas that affect the skill to help her with the difficulty of the skill. She will put extra focus on doing the skill correctly (20 MT) and also put extra attention into attacking Kaiserin (15 MT, 3 times the amount of a regular warrior just because of her difficulty).

Before Cattleya finishes speaking, Morgana will begin attempting to extend her arms forwards toward Kaiserin at a quick speed. Morgana will concentrate on making her skin flexible and rubber-like, her meat and muscles soft and lightweight, her bones sponge-like. The parts of her arm closer to her shoulder and hands slightly harder while going down the shoulder and up the arm, the skin meat and bones get increasingly flexible and light as they get to the elbow (the meeting point of the two). Her hands and shoulders will be like the base for holding her arms and keeping firm control. With that in mind, she will run forward with her arms making an outward arc 2 meters away from Kaiserin just as Morgana catches up with her arms and stand 2 and a half meters away with her arms extending 3 meters away from her. If at any time, her arms stop working, she will attempt to bring them back to their original position by pulling her arm parts tighter and once again attempt to form the stretching.

Morgana will attempt to arrive at about the same time as Cattleya speaks her last words. She will try to tighten both her arms bringing her arms back as her hand and swords slash, the left slashing toward the right horizontally and the right slashing from the upper right to the lower left both aiming at Kaiserin's chest from their respective directions. With the arms being brought back as quickly as Morgana can manage, she will hopefully make quick curving slashes. IF this fails, Morgana will coil her arms back into place before proceeding for the next attack.

Morgana will finally try to run towards Kaiserin with her arms in their normal position feinting to strike over Kaiserin's head downward with both swords but really using her right sword to slash diagonally from Morgana's top left to her lower right aiming to strike Kaiserin's sword and block a strike or any movements with it while her left arm slightly stretches to slash Kaiserin's legs attempting to confuse Kaiserin by looking at her directly and not moving her body to strike the lower region of Kaiserin and attempting to make her body movement unreadable to her opponent while aiming to cut on the calf from the left of Morgana and curving the sword upwards to slash at Kaiserin's right thigh. Morgana will then coil her arm back and block with both swords as she tries to jump backward and away from Kaiserin.

[Bluedragon77]

~Robert~

This wasn’t how he’d imagine it going. Saved by the timely intervention of his comrades. Robert proceeded to pull his pants up and locate his missing shirt as the banter wore on in the background behind him. Not even having the slightest idea where it went…Bob just shrugged his shoulders and decided shirtless was fine. It wasn’t like he was going to catch a cold or something.

“Right, right…sex…perhaps another time than captain.” ~Robert

He turned his attention to the tail end of the conversation. His role was to predict and act accordingly to the oncoming threat from Kaiserin, at least that is what it appeared to be to him. Robert cracked his neck and started to focus intently on the movements and actions of his comrades, especially those of Kaiserin’s. Of course he couldn’t let Renea walk away with her having the last word…at least not so early in the ‘training’.

“I didn’t know you cared so much for me jerk-face. Next time I’ll remember to thank you in chocolates and flowers…or do I just leave the money on your night stand like everyone else?” ~Robert

Robert winked at Renea. What is life without a little ‘fun’? At least this way, things will stay interesting…his mother always said he had a knack for making friends. He just kept wondering why he was recruiting the infamously blood thirsty ones…the other two looked nice…enough…his choices in friends were questionable at best…

Robert sighed. This was going to take a whole lot of work. Work he didn’t particularly enjoy doing but this was necessary for his own survival. Even though he would have enjoyed taking a nap at the moment, he was more inclined to find a method to increase his chances of survival. The one to deliver it was none other than Kaiserin, and with her blessings, he was going to make sure even his lazy ass will go and learn these skills.

“Right, let’s shift gears a bit. Whenever you’re ready.” ~Robert

Robert kept his cool, and focused his yoki into his eyes. His blood sped up bringing the necessary oxygen to his brain. This wasn’t particularly easy but he tried to suppress his own desires to take any naps and doze off in favor of learning and training. Shifting thinking wasn’t easy, so Robert tried to think of it in a way that will get his ass in gear.

‘Well…you know…the usual I guess…’

Motivation set. Robert was read to go.

Action

Robert waited for the others to progress first. As they moved in to attack and perform their individual actions, Robert focused his senses and observation to extreme levels watching his comrades interact with Kaiserin. As they moved, Robert will keep especially close attention to Kaiserin’s movements and reactions to such actions his comrades take.

Plotting out the many scenarios in his head, Robert will attempt to visualize the scenario he would capable of performing as his comrades go in to attack and Kaiserin goes on the defensive.

Renea was already getting ready, holding both ends of her weapon. Robert held for a second trying to envision the way things will play out.

Renea’s grip on her weapon did not suggest a sweep attack. As only two forms of attack was really possible with a ranged weapon like the one Renea was carrying, Robert watched Renea carefully to guess which one she would be utilizing to attack Kaiserin.

Sweep – If Renea was going to sweep, Robert aimed to stay well out of her range of attack and instead try to move around the field to get behind Kaiserin. Focusing on her actions, Robert will move in when Kaiserin decides to deal with the attacks to go in for a slash against her back making sure to duck low in case she was to back hand in response to him running at her.

Thrust – If Renea threw her weapon in a manner that was to imply a thrust attack, Robert will zero in on Kaiserin’s movements in reaction to such an attack. Pumping some yoki into his legs, Robert will move along side Renea’s weapon and see what Kaiserin’s reaction will be by watching her weight shift, the focus path of her eyes, feet movement, and hand positioning.

Should Kaiserin Parry the weapon to the side, Robert will move to try and avoid the chained weapon while quickly boosting up his legs with yoki to catch Kaiserin while she is still in the middle of parrying. Thrusting his blade forward, Robert aimed at her parrying arm.

Should Kaiserin Block, Robert will try to close in, and attempt to leap over Kaiserin to slash at her defending arm to inflict damage.

Should Kaiserin dodge/evade, Robert will attempt to follow her and slash at any opening undefended limbs that is available.

If any of his moves should be successful, or end in failure, Robert will quickly try to use his momentum to aid him in rolling or evading Kaiserin’s counter attacks and getting away. If he is attacked and sent away, Robert will instead focus intently on Kaiserin’s movements and reactions to the moves to get a better grasp as to what her habits in combat were so as to be better in predicting her movements the next time.

O.C. - Not thinking too clearly, I may need a round or two myself to get a better grasp at what I'm doing or attempting to do. Hard to put these things into words. Sorry.

[Elcura]

Kaiserin smiled at Robert and blew him a little kiss, "Don't worry, we'll make up for lost time later."

Renea however, wasn't about to let a comment about her go, as usual she attacked the source ferociously. Kaiserin wondered why she didn't attack her enemies like the same spite she held for her allies, but Kaiserin's impression of Renea was overly familiar and skewed.

"Who the jerk face? That is last time I do anything that allows you to escape Kaiserin voracious clutches," started Renea.

“I didn’t know you cared so much for me jerk-face. Next time I’ll remember to thank you in chocolates and flowers…or do I just leave the money on your night stand like everyone else?” replied Robert.

Kaiserin - unprofessionally one might add - did nothing to stop these two from fighting. Infact, she had the opposite in mind, "Oh wow. He just called you a whore Renea. I mean, he's right, but don't let him actually say it to you."

Kaiserin laughed, even if Morgan the Mute (a nickname given in the middle of combat, more pure than any other) and Cattle seemed to be lacking in energy and fire. Kaiserin hoped to see another side of them in battle.

"Let's get going then," said Kaiserin, raising her shield arm up to her chest and keeping her sword to the side.

Robert could see Kaiserin's claymore was shorter than usual, meaning Kaiserin's range was as good as the average claymore, and the short sword would make attacking difficult.

Renea was first, and Robert watched closely as she held her weapons specifically, she was trying to gather her energy, but Robert noticed her aim was very focused. She widened her legs and and pressed down on her back leg, a second later she shot forward with a thrust and threw the chain at Kaiserin with speed. Robert could see the attack clearly, and noticed that Renea's focus left her very vulnerable to attack. But the range was definitely good.

A sharp 'ping' followed a second later with Renea's dagger soaring into the air towards Renea. Robert assumed Kaiserin blocked the attack, he was running into range but Kaiserin hadn't moved an inch. Robert came down with an attack, but he had hardly gathered any data about Kaiserin and she side stepped the attack easily and lifted her sword towards Robert's neck with a swift and precise motion, cutting him along his torso as she did and revealing his chest. It didn't hurt him much - it was a scratch - ultimately used only to disrobe Robert.

"Well, apart from aiming for the largest target on my body, which, coincidentally you little shit isn't my head, and conveniently forgetting that I have a shield, you did quite good. However, with that stance even if your focus is absolute you take entirely too long to attack and make it way to obvious when you will attack. Anyone with a pair of eyes will know to move or defend when you lean forward to attack. This time, try using Yoki to enhance your handwork so you can cock and release the attack less conspicuously," said Kaiserin. "Hehehehehe... I said cock."

She lifted up her sword and held it like it was Renea's dagger.

"I would do this instead," said Kaiserin. She held her shield out in front of her with her sword behind her. Robert could properly see where Kaiserin was aiming because she wasn't announcing it, and if it wasn't for the angle he wouldn't be able to see past Kaiserin's shield and body. But her sword was a lot longer than Renea's dagger, so Renea could at least see that. "By the way, I don't actually condone the throwing of swords unless you're a giant cock like Arca or Renea."

Kaiserin moved around slowly, her Yoki increasing slightly. Kaiserin was lightly throwing her sword up and down, moving her hand up to grab the hilt before the weight of the sword caused it to be out of reach. On one of the throws, Robert noticed Kaiserin throwing it a little higher and then she moved her body forward and with a quick swipe of her arm in a wide arc she threw the sword right in front of Renea and ended the attack by planting herself firmly on the ground with her foot. Kaiserin's claymore was significantly heavier and longer than Renea's dagger, making it much harder to throw. Given this, Kaiserin figured Renea would have a much easier time doing this than she did.

"Your weapon is small and light, kinda like your breasts, use that to your advantage (unlike your breasts). Control your weapon, and be aware of it. So aware that you know exactly what it's going to do (unlike your breasts). The throw itself doesn't need to be a thrust at all. That's the most obvious answer. Arcing the throw with your arms allows you more control and direction, and eventually you'll be able to conceal and arc your actual throws making them just as powerful but even harder to defend against (unlike your breasts). So, try again," said Kaiserin, walking over to her sword and picking it up. "As for you Robert, use what you've learned about Renea (her boobs are tiny) as well as myself (grande boobies) to better predict actions. Prediction is not only about your enemies, but all of your allies as well," said Kaiserin, making gestures to match her words.

Morgana during this, was focusing on her body rather than the fight happening. Her arms could feel the Yoki moving across them. Arm extensions were a natural power that Claymores possessed at their height of their power, but controlling them efficiently was difficult. After a life time of using your limbs a certain way, adapting to a new form is often impossible. Morgana's visualizations helped, but she noticed her arms weren't actually getting longer. It was still early days, she would need Yoki to force the change before it could be done naturally.

Kaiserin listened to Cattleya while spoke, and frowned a little at her and soon her hair changed from platinum blonde to brown. The silver faded and her eyes became brown as well, then without warning Kaiserin's Yoki vanished. Even though Cattleya had finished talking, Morgana's arms hadn't gotten any longer. No matter what she did or what she thought, they just wouldn't stretch. Soon, she increased her Yoki to help, and even though she felt it coursing around her body, her arms still wouldn't get longer.

[spoiler=Kaiserin](Posted Image)[/spoiler]

"I'm not feeling it I'm afraid. Listen, manipulation and observation go hand in hand. Rather than trying to manipulate or charm me, why not focus on helping your allies and gaining their trust? You can't rely on your good looks alone, a good manipulation is just as much about words as body language. First, observe your allies," said Kaiserin, walking up to Morgana who had started to pay attention to her, but at this rate she wouldn't be able to stop Kaiserin. With the distance being close, Morgana's technique was easier to see coming and harder to use. "Take this fine gentleman. Morgan the Mute is the kind of person you would never expect to get charmed. And certainly, he wouldn't show it. But words affect anyone who can hear them. If you ask Morgan to fight with all his strength, he should be encouraged by your words enough to feel motivated to fight better. If you tell your enemy he will miss, then he will miss. You need to be vocal, you need to be confident, but mostly you need to think harder about how you use and apply your skill."

Kaiserin looked at Morgana again, this time a lot more closely than she ever previously did. "Oh my, you're actually a girl! I apologize for being so rude, calling you a boy even though by all accounts you're quite beautiful. Sometimes my other forms make me weird, sorry about that," said Kaiserin earnestly. "Anyway, let's see what you got."

Morgana got ready and focused on Kaiserin, increasing her Yoki steadily.

"Yoki is the key to executing this skill. Keep in mind where you want your Yoki to go and what you want it to do for you. This is a unique thing you're doing with your body, and even though it just affects your arms, it requires full focus. At first, focus more on your own ability rather than me. I appreciate that you're eager to hit me, but let's crawl before we walk before we run, huh?" said Kaiserin, smiling shyly and raising her hands in the air. "Remember that Yoki can heal, meld and sow, but it can also break, cut and rupture. Lengthening your arms is a process of constant destruction and rebirth. Your yoki tears away at the muscles and bones, pushes it slightly and mends it enough to keep it going forward without slumping. Your Yoki also makes your body tougher, so your arm doesn't crumble and ache when it touches something else. But then there's also the control, keeping your humanity in check. Focus on the process of elongating your arms, when you're confident with that ability, just attack me."

Kaiserin stepped away from Morgana and returned to her spot.

"Now, remember what I told you all and fix up--oh--oh dear I just... Robert, sorry about your shirt. Err, we'll get you a new one later..." said Kaiserin, rubbing the back of her head in shame. "Let's try again. Your test ends when you actually land a hit. Bonus points if you literally stab me in the back."

[elise04]

Cattleya was really amazed on how Kaiserin advised the group, guess that is what to expect with a single digit. She smiled and nodded as she listened carefully on the advice that she gives to everyone, and she agrees on what she says in terms of manipulation "One must not rely on the looks but with all other things as well" she spoke confidently as she watched Kaiserin encouraged to attack her. Like what she says a while ago during Kaiserin's advice observe and help others and also use your skill at the right time.

Action 1
yoki: 5 agi 5 move 5 str
Skill: Mesmerize, Illusive Whisper(?)
Perk: Adept Actress

Cattleya will walk towards Morgana and looks at her with sincerity and honesty. "You can do this skill that you wanted" she showed her smile trying to boost her confidence. "Just follow what she advised and let's worked together and try to hit her" she showed her jolly side.

"Let us work us one guys" she accidentally shouted to the group trying to boost their morale
/shy /sorry

She will observe first letting the other attack Kaiserin, she will observe every movements and attacks that everyone is making. Every slash, dodge, parry, and every movement of yoki during this training. When she sees an opening towards Kaiserin she will dash in while directly looking at her eyes and trying to distract Kaiserin. She will spoke "I'll land a hit" she will spoke trying to take in and perform the advice that she gave her.

[kenjmg]

Renea

She was getting a little more pissed especially with Robert insinuation combined with Kaiserin conformation, "So the lazy ass voyeur decided to endear himself to the old slut with sagging udders. I guess someone change their mind about being a boy toy." Renea then went for her attack on Kaiserin which proved to be ineffective. With her dagger simply hitting Kaiserin shield despite all the effort she put behind it. The only solace was that none of the other fair any better. Once the training battle finish Kaiserin began by insulting her as she tell Renea that her attack should focus more on being harder to read then anything else and that using yoki to could help and also to stop attacking straight lines. Renea bit her tongue for a moment just to stop herself as she tried to listen to advice.

Renea thought of this as she started to move around as she bounce her long dagger of her chain-whip up and down. And listen to her advice on how each of them should go about attempting their abilities. Then she said there challenge was simply hit her and bonus point for stabbing her in the back. Renea smiled as Cattleya began cheering them on and trying to promote cooperation Renea then snide as she declared, "Great we now have a cheerleader! I guess it better then the sloth but, I still prefer the mute! I guess I am game!" Then all of sudden she continued shouting and said something really weird. To which Renea responded with, "Let's work on one guy?! A little over enthusiastic ain't she!" As she did this she made her move.

Action

yoki distribution: +21 Dex +10 ASPD

As Renea was yelling taunts at Cattleya bring her yoki to her limits she will be positioning herself to closer to Kaiserin as she prepared for her range attack. Renea as she is speaking will be focusing on Kaiserin out of the corner of her eye as she shift her long dagger end of the chain-whip up and down as she spoke then suddenly Renea unleash her attack. For her first attack Renea will be using her chain-whip to move as if the attack targeting the arm of Kaiserin shield side. However the Renea will move the chain to cause it to arc towards Kaiserin sword side shoulder.

Renea would take a step forward in preparation for follow up in case the attack is defended by a parry or block. Renea will then let the momentum of the attack to allow it to pass her a bit then Renea will attempt to manipulate the chain by making a wave in it that cause it to move against the object that was parrying or blocking the attack. Renea will then try to use that as a pivot point to cause the chain to make the long dagger swirl around to attempt a stab or slash targeting Kaiserin back.

Should Kaiserin attempt to dodge the first attack. Renea will attempt use the twist the chain and move in a attempt to change it direction so it either chase Kaiserin. Renea if possible would like to do it in a way that would direct Kaiserin to one of the other warriors and make it difficult to deal with both attacks without taking an hit. Targeting Kaiserin just above waist height.

Should one of the other warrior trying to learn is in the way Renea will reposition her self and attempt an attack that is just above or to the side of them. Whichever is convenient then Renea will attempt to pull the chain in away that it will arc around them and if necessary either the fellow warrior or Kaiserin as a pivot point for the circle attack again to either attack Kaiserin in the side or back.

Should Kaiserin go after Renea she will attempt to retreat as she position the hilt of the long dagger to be caught in the chain to face the other way. Renea will then throw her attack so it starts out high but, arcs low to the center of Kaiserins body. If Kaiserin evades or deflects the attack Renea will try to position her self so the Kaiserin is between her and where the long dagger was deflected and pull it back. Renea will then try to attack Kaiserin using the reversed long dagger of the chain-whip by pulling it so that it get close to Kaiserin and maybe stab her. Should it miss when the dagger just starts to pass Kaiserin Renea will then attempt to put twist or wave into the pull to cause the hilt to get unstuck causing the long dagger of the chain-whip to flick out at Kaiserin.

Should Kaiserin back be facing Renea she will attack Kaiserin targeting the back. Should Kaiserin move or defend with either her sword or shield some how Renea will attempt to put a wave into the attack in a attempt to get a second chance to try to stab or slash Kaiserin.

Should Renea's first attack fail she will continue using the same attack but altering the angles it comes from like switching up between starting targets from sword side to shield side. Starting with a low attack and making it go high. Throwing in some regular straight attacks trying to make the long dagger hilt be caught in the hilt and making it flick when it is close to Kaiserin. Sometime even attacking that seem to target Kaiserin only to move into an likely escape route or make it favor heading towards one of the other warriors. Renea will constantly move around as she continues her attacks as she tries to find one that would work. If necessary and possible Renea will attempt shift 5 yoki from dexterity to attack speed and vice versa in alternating sequence in attempt to change her style against Kaiserin and throw off her defence.

Should Renea actually succeed to stab or attack Kaiserin in the back she will say, "And I thought that was going to be more of challenge. I guess we both stand corrected your biggest target is your backside! So I guess I wait for the other to finish!" Renea will then pull her dagger out using her chain and try to figure out how to go about her next skill as she watches the others.

Should Renea just manage to hit her without stabbing her in the back. Renea will say, "I guess that means I am done for now. And here I was hoping to fulfill your desire of stabbing you in the back. Oh well!"

Should Renea fail utterly she will say, "What am I doing wrong I should have hit you by now! Man it like I can't hit the broad side of this cow!"

OCC:I have a feeling I may end up with an skill quite a bit different then I had in mind but oh well as long as it is useful.

This post has been edited by kenjmg on Jan 21 2012, 11:22 PM

[Sapphire]

Morgana:

It seemed like no matter how hard Morgana tried, her skill would get nowhere and even with all the thinking she put into it, it just won't work. Maybe she was doing it all wrong? Maybe she just wasn't quite cut out for these sort of freaky skills, all the twisting and stretching and pulling on her body. Maybe her mind was just too weak for these sort of things?

N-No! Morgana wasn't weak. She had potential. She did, didn't she. She might not have climbed up the ranks in power like everyone she knew but maybe if she tried, she wouldn't need a rank to show just how strong she was, her strength would be seen in how she performed. As Kaiserin told Morgana what would help her, Morgana nodded with a look of sheer determination. She didn't mind or even that Kaiserin's uhhh "other forms" whatever that meant, thought of Morgana as a man. Morgana had never started this hoping for a beauty competition. If Morgana was to survive, she'd need to use her strongest attributes to her advantage.

This skill, would be one of those advantages, Morgana was sure of that and soon enough, it would easily be performed. All she had to do was let success come to her!
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Yoki: 29 (14 Durability, 15 Spirit)
Skill: Stretching Arms (attempt)
Perks: Unnoticed (+5 Presence)

Morgana will put all her spare focus (42mt) into making her skill work. Using both Kaiserin's advice, Morgana's own knowledge about her own twisting and her yoki, Morgana will break down the skin and bones in her arms as she quickly regenerates them one after another. First she will start with her right hand and start with the upper section of her arm, tearing at the skin, bone and muscles from the section then regenerating them at a slightly longer length then hardening the part of her arm back to their original state. If this didn't work, Morgana would try again at various parts of her arm until she got the hang of it. Then continue elongate different parts of her arm at the same time then finally doing both her arms at the same time.

After Morgana finally gets the hang of the process, she will try to move different parts of her arm from side to side and bending her arm in curves and long straight lines. Until she got the hang of switching directions then once again bringing her arms back to their original state, trying to remember what her original arms felt like to get a feeling on how to bring them back, to do this, she will concentrate on how many small portions of the skin and bone are destroyed and rebuilt in what she approximates to be her original arm length. Once Morgana feels ready again, she will listen to Cattleya's encouragement and try to hit Kaiserin with her skill.

Morgana will dash forward towards Kaiserin and turning her right sword backwards, the tip pointing toward the ground, and slash up vertically then curve at where Kaiserin's head is and bring her sword back down with a wide diagonal slash from Morgana's top left to her bottom right while at the same time, her left arm stretches behind herself and wraps around her waist to distract Kaiserin of its direction as both her arm and her sword hide alongside Morgana's right arm until the wide slash when her right arm goes to Morgana's right and the left arm quickly separates and moves toward the left and targets Kaiserin's sword to thrust her stretching arm with as much force as she can to hopefully make Kaiserin's balance go out from the surprise attack and/or force.

Should Kaiserin block her first vertical slash, with Morgana's and arm sword being already behind her back, it will come out from over her shoulder and aim to thrust Kaiserin's sword from there. Whether Kaiserin fumbles or not though, Morgana will continue pushing her sword forward into Kaiserin's sword as Morgana moves back into striking distance (if Kaiserin dodges), if Kaiserin is back in range or if she was always in range, Morgana will make a diagonal top right to lower left slash with her right sword aiming to slash from Kaiserin's upper right top of the head (from Morgana's point of view) to her left foot (again from Morgana's point of view). If Kaiserin blocks this, Morgana will put pressure into her strike to attempt and keep Kaiserin focused on that sword once more. Whether or not her blow is blocked, Morgana will turn around to her right quickly, her right sword (even if blocked) trailing behind her. Morgana will try to take note on where Kaiserin was before turning around and as she does so, she will pull her left outstretched hand (still around her shoulder or waist) and keeping in mind Kaiserin's distance, adjust her outstretched hand to where it would hit Kaiserin approximately and as Morgana turns around, have her sword aimed low to cut off Kaiserin's feet from her body.

If Morgana succeeds in throwing Kaiserin off balance, she will throw herself under and in between Kaiserin's legs and stretch her sword upward to her back aiming to thrust into it enough to at least tear skin. If Morgana cuts through her feet and Kaiserin begins to fall, Morgana will simply let her fall and extend (not stretch) her hand to Kaiserin to help her up. If Morgana misses, she will prepare to block her head and chest then jump away from Kaiserin.

[Bluedragon77]

~Robert~

Backing up with his shirt torn, Robert just shrugged as he focused on healing his wounds. It wasn’t that bad as he took a look at it and the shirt was just a shirt…not like…he looked around at the company and realized how bad this might look.

“It’s ok. I think it’s about time I got a new one anyways…” ~Robert

He played with the ripped pieces a bit before focusing back on the task of predictions. It was a lot more work than he had previously anticipated. Thinking this couldn’t have gotten any worse, now he finds that he also has to watch his comrades attack patterns in addition to his intended enemies. This was beginning to frustrate him, but he decided to man up and take it.

‘The end results will be worth all this pain and…work and…moving about.’

There was no other reason for his trash talk other than to get to know his teammates. At least that was the intentions. He figured Renea to be a hot head, quick to anger and even quicker to bring about her wrath, but her attacks were also focused and calculated, so that in the end would make her dangerous. Severely so…which is why he had to do what he had to do.

“What’s that I hear? Jealousy? Don’t worry your overly confused head, I’m sure if you wish really hard, one day your chest will be as full, or at least as a few cm away from your chest, as my ass here! Take it from me though…guys don’t usually grow breasts…” ~Robert

Robert was sure, Renea would try to kill him at some point, better he get as much info on Renae down as possible lest he become a diced by her chain-whip thing. He was beginning to wonder if she had some sort of…fetish with that…it’s not normal to carry around a weapon like that and it’s practicality is also questionable.

‘Meh…to each their own…she’s into chains and whips, I’m apparently into milfs…dear god…I’m so screwed up in the head…’

The other warrior finally graced their ears with a cheer. An odd thing to throw into the conversations, but it wasn’t that unwelcomed…at least not by him.

“Sure thing, just help us out here huh? She’s bloody impossible to beat and we need all the help here we can get. You too silent one!” ~Robert

Action

Yoki: 20 to INT

Robert focused on the movements of his teammates and the actions they will take to garner whatever reaction Kaiserin will return. The last exchange gave Robert some insight as to how things will go in the next exchange.

Kaiserin was on the defensive, but he was sure she could instantly switch to offense just as quickly, thanks to her shield. She is capable of attacking immediately after defending and there was no reason she could not do the same vice-versa. Her sword gave her range, as well as dexterity as it was slightly shorter than the standard claymore giving her more speed but retaining the power in her swings.

Though defensive in her stance, she could go on the offense at any time. This…was going to be hard.

Renea had long range attacks, Morgana was attempting to elongate her arms, so she may go in for a melee, and Cattleya…he wasn’t sure what she was going to do really, but he made sure to keep a close eye on her for when she did make a move…

Robert circled about Kaiserin as he began to pay more attention to the actions of his comrades as well as Kaiserin’s. Robert waited as he watched the others perform their actions and tried to predict just how it will go about.

Predictions…

Renea will attempt another attack using what she has learned. The attack will soar with great velocity and speed but it will lack the essential thing necessary for it to land a full on it, considering it is the first attack and Kaiserin can see it coming. Realizing this, Renea may wish to charge in and attack again by redirecting her weapon to pressure Kaiserin to move.

If Kaiserin remains where she is…

Kaiserin will block/parry the strike like before but with a higher focus on defense since she knows the remaining three others will move in to strike as well. This will place great risks on those that move in, so he will need to either move in shadowing someone or go in together with Morgana and Cattleya.

If Kaiserin takes the bait and moves…

Should she move left – her sword arm is right so she will likely parry and block attacks from her right side while moving to her left to avoid getting hit. Her sword arm will give her immeasurable parrying capabilities. High defensive capabilities.

Should she move right – her shield arm will block all attacks to her more vulnerable side allowing her sword arm to react to any incoming attacker. This will allow for her to face multiple targets at once. She can also go on the attack with this. High offensive capabilities.

Should she move back – this allows for absolute observation range allowing for Kaiserin to adapt to any situation in front of her. Higher defensive capabilities.

Should she move forward – This places her on the offensive, which is dangerous for the attacker in which case is Renea. Kaiserin will move forward with her shield held up and sword concealed to not allow her enemies to predict where she wills strike. Higher offensive capabilities.

Morgana will focus on realizing her skills and turn it from fantasy into reality. Though he doesn’t know the capacity for the girl’s skills and imagination, he was sure some time was necessary for the skill to take effect. This will place her as one of the last attackers to fight against Kaiserin, which gives him some breathing space to plan his attacks out.

Her attacks will consist of a mid to close range attack considering she has ye to realize her goal of ‘stretching’ her arm to attack. This may take a few tries and will still require her to be at least close to mid range in order for the strike to work. This will give Robert the opening he will require to figure out how to better combat Kaiserin.

Cattleya…Robert wasn’t actually sure what she was up too. It was mentioned her abilities fell under some ‘mesmerizing’ her targets. If this was true than her abilities would require she take some time…leaving her an unpredictable anomaly in his plans. Most likely she will try to wait it out and observe everyone else before finding an opening and striking ‘charming’ her way into the battle fray.

This did not bode well for Robert as he had only 2 real chances to strike. Either in Renea’s successful usage of making her move or Morgana’s usage of her ‘long arm’ strike.

This will take heavy calculations on his part, as Kaiserin was not pressured to move at all, and a single strike against her may be an impossibility…unless…Robert increased his ability to observe by pumping yoki into his brain to have his eyes focus more on the 4 people before him.

1st Action – Robert will circle around Kaiserin planning to keep a distant proximity that will allow him to ‘see’ everything that will occur. Guaging Kaiserin’s actions, and combining it with his semi-predictions, Robert bid his time and waited to see what exactly would be Kaiserin’s reaction to all the actions directed at her.

Keen observation is focused on Kaiserin and her reactions to the attacks and actions aimed at her. As Robert is observing, he will move to flank Kaiserin from the back.

Robert paid special attention to Renea and Morgana’s strikes against Kaiserin and tried to see if they moved according to how he was anticipating. If they do, Robert will move in quickly diverting his yoki into his legs to empower them to move faster and close the distance to place in a strike of his own.

Yoki: 12 to INT~ 8 to AGI

2nd Action – Robert will focus on remaining behind Kaiseirn, but expecting her to know he is there. As he watches the first few actions, If Kaiserin moves according to how he had planned for the different scenarios, Robert will quickly move in and aim to attack her from behind as she is busy seeing through with her counters/parries/blocks.

While Kaiserin is engaged with Either Renea, Morgana, or even Cattleya, Robert will quickly come in from behind and aim a well-aimed strike against Kaiserin’s back. This attack will be stalled as long as he can, until he is sure Kaiserin has to put both arms into striking/blocking/parrying the other’s attacks.

Taking into account how a single strike will not work, Robert will keep in mind of the range of her attack as well and try to gauge if retreating is feasible or not.

If it cannot be done quickly enough, Robert will instead move in close to eliminate the possible usage of her sword to counter attack.

If it can be done, Robert will flip over Kaiserin’s counter/attack, but instead of retreating, Robert will lunge forward aiming a powerful thrust with his sword.

Should his sword meet the shield, Robert will try to force the shield down and spin around to go for an overhead strike down on Kaiserin’s shoulder.

Should his sword be met with her blade, Robert will use his momentum to flip over and try to cut her while in mid air.

12 INT, 8 AGI ~ 8 MOVE

3rd Action – If he should fail at any point, Robert will redirect his yoki into his legs and get his own ass out of the area, by moving as quickly as possible.

Should Kaiserin give chase, Robert will focus on blocking and parry to aid himself in evading to get away.

[Elcura]

The warriors lined up, each looking to take a piece of Kaiserin's flesh as a souvenir. The most eager to complete this test was Renea.

"So the lazy ass voyeur decided to endear himself to the old slut with sagging udders. I guess someone change their mind about being a boy toy," said Renea, as rude and vulgar as ever (which Kaiserin usually didn't mind on other forms). She pushed Kaiserin to the limit in this instance, making her stomp over to her and give her a hearty slap on the cheek.

"You're supposed to be a lady aren't you? It wouldn't kill you to act like it some time," said Kaiserin angrily, walking back to her position in a huff. "Now, mockery aside, let's get started.

Renea's cheek was a little sore, but Kaiserin's slap were all bark and very little bite. Renea however continued to taunt Cattleya, which Kaiserin didn't mind as much, though she obviously disapproved. Renea's yoki increased, signalling her intent to attack.

Renea's preparation was clever, and quite well concealed. If Kaiserin were a less observant person she might have missed it. She launched her chain with speed, although her technique for doing so could be improved upon a lot to maximize the lethality. It soared straight towards Kaiserin's shield, which made Kaiserin sigh in disappointment, but Renea's manipulation of the chain caused it to change course mid-flight and forced Kaiserin to wake up and barely dodge out of the way.

"Not bad Renea! But your throw is still too slow!" shouted Kaiserin as she dodged the attack.

But Renea wasn't done yet, she manipulated the chain more to cause it to lash back towards Kaiserin. However, she couldn't be too concerned about this.

Morgana was still trying to figure out how to make her body respond. She took Kaiserin's advice and starting mutilating her body with Yoki while mending and stretching it. Progress was slow at first, and seemingly it didn't look like much was happening, but little did Morgana know her arms were slowly growing. Morgana's Yoki increased, and her resilience was impressive.

"You're doing fine Morgan (weird name for a girl as well), keep it up! Remember the process works backwards as well as forwards, and snapping your arms back is always faster than stretching them out," encouraged Kaiserin, dodging Renea's returning dagger as she spoke.

Robert was analysing the situation, and from what he could tell about Kaiserin was that she liked to dodge when she was feeling confident and cocky, despite it being her worst form of defence. The more comfortable Kaiserin was, the more likely she was to dodge.

Cattleya encouragement seemed to help Morgana develop her technique, as the girl saw noticeable growth on her arms. They were getting longer. Seeing what she thought was an opening Cattleya ran to attack while Kaiserin was dodging Renea's attack. Her attack wasn't perfectly timed, but it was adequate. Kaiserin however, wasn't entirely focused on Cattleya and didn't hear her words properly. Cattleya's attack was sloppy, and Kaiserin managed to block the assault with her shield and using her strength throw Cattleya away.

Morgana could feel her arms elongating and stretching forward, she used this knowledge to return her arms back to their original length. The same process but backwards. Confident in her skill, she launched towards Kaiserin while Cattleya was being pushed away. Kaiserin noticed her attack and the position of her sword and parried the blade away slightly, letting Morgana follow up before Kaiserin intercepted her sword and guided it gently into the earth using Morgana's strength while at the same time, knocking Morgana off her feet with a swift shield bash.

"Figure it out guys!"

Robert discovered something else about Kaiserin's defensive habits. She used all possible avenues of defence, often right after each other as she could quickly defend against a series of attacks from different people at the same time. If Kaiserin was dodging an attack, she would block or parry the next attack, and this likely held true for whatever defensive move she used first. Robert could only guess against stronger opponents Kaiserin wouldn't dodge at all, and would focus on parrying and blocking exclusively.. Robert noticed that Kaiserin liked to parry with her sword and block with her shield, and she would do so depending on what side the enemy approached from. Kaiserin's defence when blocking seemed aggressive enough, she pushed back in a way that prevent Cattleya from countering and parried Morgana's blade right into the ground so it couldn't move around freely.

His predictions however, about Kaiserin's simultaneous attack and defence was spot on, and likely if that was true his other prediction about the reverse happening was also true. Robert's predictions about the attack order were quite accurate. Renea was the slowest, but since she was focused on attacking first and foremost she was the first to hit. Cattleya was the fastest, but spent her time encouraging and not attack, so she went second, and as Robert predicted, Morgana's skill caused her to attack last.

There was little room for error, as Kaiserin had just finished neutralizing Morgana as Robert was about to attack. His sword was aimed right for Kaiserin's back, but before it could pierce her, she side stepped out of the way.

"Noisy," commented Kaiserin as she moved away.

Kaiserin had given Robert a hint. When she couldn't see what was happening, she used her other senses to compensate. This made attack from the rear difficult, but not impossible if hearing was Kaiserin's main method for preventing back attacks. Robert noticed her sword, and knew that in combat he had an advantage in range, but Kaiserin likely already knew that and wouldn't attack carelessly. He saw retreating as a viable option taking this into account and expected a counter which never came. He moved regardless and lunged at Kaiserin viciously, who also sidestepped the attack, dodging with ease.

Robert could at least confirm that dodging was Kaiserin's main form of defence in this battle, which would mean blocking and parrying came secondary. Robert shifted his Yoki and retreated while Morgana and Cattleya got up. Kaiserin didn't move from her spot unless she needed to, and she hadn't countered or attacked unless it was to prevent follow ups, and likely she could only do that if the opponent was close to her. Against Renea, who favoured long and mid ranged attacks, Kaiserin preferred to repel the weapon, making it hard to use.

"What am I doing wrong I should have hit you by now! Man it like I can't hit the broad side of this cow!" yelled Renea.

"I'll slap you again if call or refer to me as a cow again," said Kaiserin, sighing with disapproval. "You need to focus on your throw and swing specifically. Your motions and preparations are good, as well as your follow up. But the throw itself is weak and slow, it lacks vicious and energy. Don't be so concerned with concealing your actions. Get that throw perfect, and you'll be on the way to perfecting this technique.

Kaiserin then turned to Cattleya and Morgana.

"As for you Morgan. Your control over your arms is impressive, but you aren't thinking enough about how you use your skill to attack, and rather, you're just focusing on how you would attack me normally. Don't be concerned with details like where you attack me or what I do after you attack, focus on how you use your skill to attack and where it comes from. Cattleya, you need to make sure your opponent can focus and hear your words. If they're distracted and not paying attention to you, your words literally fall on deaf ears. Also, if you want to land a hit on me, try actually hitting me. Your attack was so sloppy and unfocused I was worried you'd hit yourself rather than me!"

Kaiserin sighed with disappointment, though she didn't expect them all to get it straight away.

"Robert, your predictions are quite accurate. But naturally the full picture takes a while to develop. Retain your patience, and use what you know to better form a strategy. Don't think you're alone, you have team mates, and it's only through cooperation that you will hit me. You've likely gained a lot more information, make sure you use every single shred of it," advised Kaiserin.

"You're all doing well. Your attacks are well thought out (for the most part) and cover a lot of bases. But remember, you're here to learn a skill, not to shed my blood, as much as some of you..." Kaiserin paused for a second, staring at Renea, " might like to see that. How do you use your skill to attack me? Ask yourself that question, figure it out, then come at me."

[elise04]

Cattleya was able to move fast than the rest but then she was much focused on encouraging others to do well making her own performance a failure. She finally noticed the movements of her other comrades and how efficient Kaiserin is in blocking and defending herself all the time that they were attacking. "Finding a weakness might be difficult but I'm not gonna give up" she spoke in her soft voice trying to strategies on her next attack.

"It seems like I'm underestimating my skills" she sighed trying to look at herself and trying to think for a good spot on attack. As she analyzes her her skill, she tries to find a way that she could unleash the full potential of her skill. "Guess i have to try that one" she smiled showing her beautiful smile and it seems like a light bulb suddenly lights up on her head. "Speed and Sound should go together" she suddenly spoke and it seems like she's talking to herself, well actually she is as she tries to cheer on herself and also her other comrades.

Action 1
Yoki: 3 AGI 5 ASPD 5 MOVE 5 STR ( 4 will be redirected from AGI and MOVE to STR when attacking )
Skill: Mesmerize, Illusive Whisper (?)
Perk: Adept Actress

"You guys wanna try again" Cattleya will be looking at the others trying to cheer them on giving them encouragement and hope to be able to perform in their fullest potential. If they all agreed she will try to ask for some help with the others in order to create a more organized attack. If the others agree she will try to ask Robert's opinion "Any plans in your head Mister? I plan on going on first if you don't mind" she will try to sway Robert to giving her the chance in going first. If she will be granted and be given the permission to go first she will thank everyone and then she will position herself.

"If i go on first, Kaiserin won't be distracted so the focus will be on me" she was trying to boost herself and push herself. "And then maybe she could hear me clearly, It's worth a try right?" shhe will then look at her comrades making sure that they didn't find it weird if Cattleya talks to herself.

Cattleya was hoping that somehow she could help her comrades and also help them in gaining their own skills. She was thinking that as early as now she have to learn everything her comrades know. "For future use" she snickered to herself.

She will use her speed to her advantage and at the same time she will try to observe the stance Kaiserin will be using. She will try to position her sword stance in a way that it shows that she will be attacking on the right side of Kaiserin, she will also be utilizing her offensive feints in order to hide her true attack. If Kaiserin raises her shield and will be protecting her right side, Cattleya will try to manipulate her voice to make it sound authoritative and enchanting making sure that her manipulation will work. She will make sure that it will be loud enough to be heard by Kaiserin once Cattleya is in a close range distance. "Stay your shield on your right side" she will be speaking in a loud voice looking in Kaiserin's eyes as she will try to land a downward slash on Kaiserin's Left side. If Cattleya sees Kaiserin's sword making an effort to parry her attack she will quickly change her step and moves to the back part of Kaiserin landing an upward slash directed to her back. She will try to put much strength on the attack realizing that her trainer is expert in defense.

If Cattleya's attack are all defended she will maintain a safe distance from Kaiserin and will use defensive feints in order to void being hit. She will let her other comrades attack with their own skill. Cattleya will then observe the movement of Kaiserin during her confrontation with the others. If she sees that chance that she can go one on one again with Kaiserin, she will grab that chance and will perform her initial attack utilizing the principle of her skills which are One on One attack, well modulated charismatic voice and a good attack with either for offense or defense.

[kenjmg]

Renea

To Roberts insulting insinuating comment she simply responded, "I didn't know you liked it in the rear voyeur. I don't think either me or the old lady can help you without special equipment. Since we aren't naturally equip to fulfill your needs. But I bet the old lady would find away to accommodate you." Renea listen to Robert response before beginning what turned out to be an ineffective attack.

She was getting annoyed at the lack of results from her attempted attacks. And a little deflated but, listen and hear Kaiserin solution of her attacks being too slow. Well that can be easily fixed. Now to use the people around her for information, "Hey voyeur! What did you see? It looks like a bow my head slightly so would you please tell me what you found?" Renea asked. After hearing what was said Renea will continue, "Good to know I will give you guys some support but, Cattleya you are going to work on your motivational skill. I feel more incline to attack you and less so to beat the co... old ladies test." Renea after Cattleya suggested she go first Renea responded, "Go ahead you bubble head cheerleader. Just don't comeback a pincushion, okay."

Action

yoki distribution: +10 Dex +21 ASPD

Renea will prep her attack shifting the long dagger of her chain-whip up and down while waiting for one of the others to begins there attack and launch attack targeting the most so it goes about a in the direction that Kaiserin is most like going to escape towards then and arc is so as to head towards Kaiserin escape route in attempt to either hit Kaiserin in her attempt to dodge in the torso area or cut off her escape route causing her to hesitate and possible get hit by one of her allies.

Renea will then follow up with an attack like her first attack Renea will be using her chain-whip to move as if the attack targeting the arm of Kaiserin shield side. However the Renea will move the chain to cause it to arc towards Kaiserin sword side shoulder.

Renea would take a step forward in preparation for follow up in case the attack is defended by a parry or block. Renea will then let the momentum of the attack to allow it to pass her a bit then Renea will attempt to manipulate the chain by making a wave in it that cause it to move against the object that was parrying or blocking the attack. Renea will then try to use that as a pivot point to cause the chain to make the long dagger swirl around to attempt a stab or slash targeting Kaiserin back.

Should Kaiserin attempt to dodge the attack. Renea will attempt use the twist the chain and move in a attempt to change it direction so it either chase Kaiserin. Renea if possible would like to do it in a way that would direct Kaiserin to one of the other warriors and make it difficult to deal with both attacks without taking an hit. Targeting Kaiserin just above waist height.

Should one of the other warrior trying to learn is in the way Renea will reposition her self and attempt an attack that is just above or to the side of them. Whichever is convenient then Renea will attempt to pull the chain in away that it will arc around them and if necessary either the fellow warrior or Kaiserin as a pivot point for the circle attack again to either attack Kaiserin in the side or back.

Should Kaiserin go after Renea she will attempt to retreat as she position the hilt of the long dagger to be caught in the chain to face the other way. Renea will then throw her attack so it starts out high but, arcs low to the center of Kaiserins body. If Kaiserin evades or deflects the attack Renea will try to position her self so the Kaiserin is between her and where the long dagger was deflected and pull it back. Renea will then try to attack Kaiserin using the reversed long dagger of the chain-whip by pulling it so that it get close to Kaiserin and maybe stab her. Should it miss when the dagger just starts to pass Kaiserin Renea will then attempt to put twist or wave into the pull to cause the hilt to get unstuck causing the long dagger of the chain-whip to flick out at Kaiserin.

Should Kaiserin back be facing Renea she will attack Kaiserin targeting the back. Should Kaiserin move or defend with either her sword or shield some how Renea will attempt to put a wave into the attack in a attempt to get a second chance to try to stab or slash Kaiserin.

Should Renea's attack fail she will try again using the same attack but altering the angles it comes from like switching up between starting targets from sword side to shield side. Starting with a low attack and making it go high. Throwing in some regular straight attacks trying to make the long dagger hilt be caught in the hilt and making it flick when it is close to Kaiserin. Sometime even attacking that seem to target Kaiserin only to move into an likely escape route or make it favor heading towards one of the other warriors. Renea will constantly move around as she continues her attacks as she tries to find one that would work. If necessary and possible Renea will attempt shift 5 yoki from dexterity to attack speed and vice versa in alternating sequence in attempt to change her style against Kaiserin and throw off her defence.

Should Renea actually succeed to stab or attack Kaiserin in the back she will say, "Finally I got ya I though I would never hit the large backside of yours!" Renea will then use her attacks and focus more on hindering Kaiserin action with her attack using the same method but, attacking her limbs and legs more so then anything else to hinder Kaiserin's movement. Renea will continue until the others complete the task.

Should they all have passed Renea will go say, "That finished that so what's next oh acient one."

Should Renea just manage to hit her without stabbing her in the back. Renea will say, "I guess that means I passed. But I don't think I will be satisfied until I hit that large backside of yours!"

Should Renea fail utterly she will say, "What else am I supposed to do. What the heck am I missing here!?"

This post has been edited by kenjmg on Feb 6 2012, 07:15 AM

[SharpSword13]

Runeksa made short work of Meredith. She was truly not used to parrying anymore, and it showed. Without proper guidance, she wouldnt get anything done this century. At that moment she was far more pissed at herself for having let herself go like this than anything else...

"Tch; I'm far more rusty than I expected... Well I guess i'll be trying Kaiserin's group then... See ya.", she gave them a slight goodbye wave. Hopefully she'd be able to master her parrying before returning to Arngrim.

She turned towards the trail Arngrim indicated, making her way towards she expected Kaiserin's group to be... After a while, she found them, and like Argrim's group, they too had decided to spend their time training.

"Hey... Arngrim said you were the go-to for improving my parrying.", she'll say, calmly announcing her presence, "The issue's mostly with high speed parrying, but all around improvement would be good."

[Sapphire]

Morgana:

It seemed like she had finally gotten the hang of the skill, though it was still a bit slow when it came to extending, the single digit praising her on getting the hang of the skill. Morgana noted the tip and nodded before she launched herself at Kaiserin. Even now with the hang of the skill, Morgana continued to be knocked down and easily pushed away until she landed on the floor.

She was getting rather frustrated from so many attempts that continued to fail but Morgana shook it off as she took in a deep breath and readied herself for another attempt and hopefully her last one.

Another warrior approached the group but Morgana ignored her, if she was to get this right, it would just be her and Kaiserin.
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Yoki: 34 (19 Durability, 15 Spirit)
Skill: Stretching Arms (attempt)
Perks: Unnoticed (+5 Presence)

Morgana will stand away from Kaiserin at around mid to long range. She will stretch her arms in the their respective directions, behind sturdy trees making a long V shape behind the trees in an upward direction. Whilst this happens, Morgana will begin walking backwards to further stretch her arms and build up momentum as Morgana waits for the warriors to make their attempts, keeping her feet firmly planted on the ground to hold the build-up

Morgana will be sure to strengthen her arms specially in the parts that which are up against the trees, toughening her skin touching. Once 3/4 of her maximum arm length have been used, Morgana's arms will go back in the direction of Kaiserin and aim to strike her on her back. Whether they hit or miss, Morgana will release the pressure and be sent directly upwards and on top of Kaiserin, Morgana's arms still on the floor, in coils yet to be retrieved.

As she begins to fall, Morgana will begin to pull in her arms, the left one sliding up to slash at Kaiserin's leg and circle around her as it rises making a spiraled continuous slash. This being a mere diversion, Morgana will make sure that with her other hand, as it is retreated at a high speed, Morgana attempts to wrap her wrap her arm around Kaiserin's leg/s, depending on which will be easier to do and more executable.

If Morgana does succeed in grabbing a hold of Kaiserin's leg/foot/legs, she will make her arm retreat as much as possible, making sure to mentally focus on breaking down skin, bones and muscles, alternating quickly between the three to keep a hold on Kaiserin while in the air. If Morgana succeeds in lifting Kaiserin off the ground, she will aim to stab her, not matter where as long as it is somewhere were her shield wouldn't be able to block it.

If Morgana however does not get a hold of Kaiserin, Morgana will aim to thrust her right sword into Kaiserin's wrist which hold her shield. Should Kaiserin try to block, Morgana will make sure her arm crashes into it as she curves around the shield and attempts more. If Morgana's arm does end up behind Kaiserin's shield, Morgana will attempt to take it with her as she brings it back.

Morgana will attempt to land on top of Kaiserin, should she put up her shield, Morgana will use it to kick off of it and stay at a distance or simply use Kaiserin's head if she lands there. Otherwise Morgana will dodge away from all strikes or shield bashes.

This post has been edited by Sapphire on Feb 26 2012, 05:54 PM