[Clash of Blade Season 1] Week 2: Lessa&Telrenya v. Kiru&NIGHT

[Minako 0]

A week had past since the last duels had concluded. Thanks to some prominent connections with another player who lived on this floor, they were able to rent the space they were using. And with him being a cook, they were also able to make sure that everyone was able to get something cute and romantic to have before fighting began. They had set up inside of the Grand Cathedral in Taft on the eleventh floor, the most romantic spot that they could properly get their hands on that wasn't a beach, or restaurant. Tables had been set up so each person would be able to have private conversations to their partner about whatever they so wished, consume their food, and have enough time to form a battle plan before their fight began.

The first fight Minako had to host was a favorite of hers. Lessa and Telrenya were paired up and had to face off against Kiru and NIGHT. The randomizer really had a way with fun for this week.  Minako took center stage, a small stone in hand that would amplify her voice. "Good evening ladies and gentlemen." She said, addressing the crowd that arrived. It was slightly larger than last weeks, by a small margin at least. The promise of drama, and the performance of last weeks bouts seemed to have increased crowd numbers. "Tonight, is a very special evening. Valentine's Day. A day for when you, and that special someone get to spend a romantic evening together." She paused for a moment. "To watch some bloodspooooort!" She said loudly, getting the small crowd excited. "And for our first combatants we have none other than four of Aincrad's deadliest beauties! In this corner we have, the Guardian of Aincrad and the Troubled Treasure! It's Lessa and Telrenya!" Minako said letting the crowd hype them up. Minako moved over to the other side of the arena. "And on this side of the arena, we have a pair with shadows for eyes. It's Kiru and NIGHT!" Minako said, introducing that team to the crowd and having them get hyped up.

As she had previously Minako would wave each team over to the center to speak to them privately. "Alright you guys, I hope you're ready! It was a really good week last week and there's even more here now so be sure to be extra flashy." She said, nodding to each team. "That being said, let me go over the rules one more time alright..."

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Welcome to the second week of Clash of Blades - Doubles! There has been several changes from last week, so please be sure to have the Informational at the ready!
Another soft reminder to NOT use outside items. Please use only the items purchased in the Event Shop.

Spoiler

 

• First, character set up! A lot of sheets and stats were hidden from us last week which made policing stats and checking numbers difficult at times as we had to reach out or sometimes use guesswork to determine what happened. This week, and for all other weeks, we are requiring you to link your Clash of Blades stat sheet in your opening post. Failure to do so could potentially result in a forfeit, and loss on your record.
• Second, initiative has been altered! Each player will get 1 initiative roll each. The player with the highest roll will act first. Then whoever on the other team has the highest roll will go second. Then the other two will go off, alternating between teams. Following an ABAB pattern. Example:

Spoiler

Kindling and Minako are on Team A
Alkor and Zelrius are on Team B

Kindling rolls a 17, Minako a 6, Alkor a 15, and Zelrius a 7.
Kindling won, and goes first, followed by Alkor who rolled the highest on his team. Minako next, followed by Zelrius.

In addition to the turn order, we are no longer allowing people to reuse their initiative rolls for combat. If you are the last roll, and win the initiative we will allow you to use the same post but not the same roll. You will need to re-roll to attack.

• Third, please make mention of your dinner date! This is Valentine's Day after all! No matter how awkward it may have been or romantic it is please lean into these themes and Role-Play to your hearts content. ~♥

 

Minako sent each team back to their spots, and got into position herself. "Now then combatants, Let's Clash!"

[Telrenya 0]

A simple round table stood dressed in a pristine white cloth, adorned with a pink vase holding an arrangement of roses and baby's breath. The glow of a soft yellow candle provided an ambiance that truly set a romantic mood, the presentation spot-on for a dinner date for two. Two comfortable padded chairs stood opposite each other, with rolled silverware resting in front of each. In the center of the small table sat two entrees: a single plate with a generous serving of spaghetti and meatballs, and a wooden tray with an assortment of high-quality sushi. An interesting dinner pairing.

Telrenya stood quite awkwardly an arms length away from what would be her seat, pressing her fingertips together in front of her chest in an awkward fidgeting motion. She was surprised to hear that the second round of the tournament deviated from the typical 1v1 matchup, and took place at a different venue. The changes in structure were nothing much to worry over, but it was the name of her assigned partner that was causing her to fret. Lessa. She'd heard of her before, from more than one source. A frontliner as of late, but also a friend of Jomei's. She wondered if Lessa knew her name.

She unglued her fingers from one another and reached her hands up to suddenly give her cheeks a short 'slap', scrunching her nose and squeezing her eyes shut for a moment. 'I just...hope I make a good first impression.'

What impeccable timing. Lessa's approach would cause Telrenya's spine to straighten up, her shoulders to go a little stiffer, and a smile that wasn't disingenuous was plastered on her face. "Ah, hello! It's nice to finally meet you." She instinctively folded her hands down in front of her and gave a polite bow towards her partner. When she lifted her head, her eyes flickered towards the immaculate dinner date table. "I, um, suppose this was set up for us." Her smile grew awkward, uncertain if the woman would be interested in the peculiar food options.

Initiative...
ID#: 241175 | LD: 19

Sharing Dinner...
Spaghetti & Meatballs (Paid for by Lessa) - Team gains 1 DMG and 10 MIT
Assorted Sushi Plate (Paid for by Telrenya) - Each team member ignores the first negative status ailment

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Telrenya | HP: 200/200 | EN: 43/43 | DMG: 11 | MIT:28 | ACC:2 | EVA:3 | BLD: 12  | PARA | Sushi Plate

Telrenya | HP: 200/200 | EN: 43/43 | DMG: 10 | MIT:18 | ACC:2 | EVA:3 | BLD: 12  | PARA CLASH OF BLADES CHARACTER SHEET   Hide contents »Telrenya's Clash Sheet THREAD INFO   Hide contents equipped »Twilight Turmoil (Paralyze II / Bleed II) »Knight's Vow (MIT I / EVA II) »Erin's Favor (ACC II / EVA I)   battle-ready inventory »Celestial Blessing (EVA II / ACC I) »Cute Chocolates (Heals party 10% of max HP) »Stuffed Teddy Bear (Give your partner 'Safeguard' with 50 HP) skills »Rapier R3 (+5 DMG) »Cloth Armor R3 (+12 MIT) »Energist (+5 EN) »Combat Mastery: Damage R3 (+3 DMG) »[Extra] First Aid R3 »[Extra] Survival (10% Healing effectiveness; Immune to environmental effects) addons »[First Aid R3] Hyperactive (+3 EN for 3 turns on party member or self | Unique | 3 post CD | 5 EN) mods »[Cloth Armor R3] Athletics (+1 DMG) »[First Aid R2] Purify (Remove all status conditions on self or party member | 1 post CD | 3 EN) »[First Aid R3] Energize (Restore 8 EN to party member | 10 EN) buffs »

Edited February 23 by Telrenya

[NIGHT 0]

| NIGHT  | Lv. 150 >> P. 117, Lv. 33  | Status: freaking out.  Notes:  sheet found [here].

Spoiler NIGHT | HP: 200/200 | EN: 58/58 | DMG: 11 | ACC: 4 | MIT: 22 | EVA: 3 | BH: 7 | HB: 9 | VAMP-D: 22 | LD: 3 | AA | FS | STEALTH: 4 equipped Cosmic Devourer+1  ABS. ACC, ACC III pretense.  VAMP-D II, HB II infinity. ACC, EVA III battle-ready inventory Energizing Tea | SWIFT | +10 EN on Crit. Antidote Crystal | SWIFT | Remove all Status Effects from self. skills Spoiler mod count: 5/7 STRAIGHT SWORD | RANK 3 focus, stamina, precision shift: aoe CLOTH ARMOR | RANK 3  athletics, nimble COMBAT MASTERY: DMG | RANK 3/3 SEARCHING | RANK 3 BATTLE HEALING | RANK 3 emergency recovery ENERGIST QUICK CHANGE CHARGE FIGHTING SPIRIT HOWL focused howl SCOUTING FAMILIAR EXTENDED MOD LIMIT extra SURVIVAL CONCENTRATION HIDING untraceable, vanish, surprise attack-t buffs Spoiler Spaghetti & Meatballs | +1 DMG, +10 MIT Ice Cream Milkshake | +15 Max EN sword arts Spoiler en cost matches multiplier unless stated otherwise. shift underlined. ST | x8 -> x11 AOE | x7 TECH-A | x8 | STUN | 9EN TECH-D | x8 | SHATTER TECH-F | x8 | AOE STUN  TECH-G | x8 | BURN misc. Spoiler housing Dimensional Backpack, Item Stash | +2 Battle-Ready Inventory Slots. Well Rested | -1 EN for the first three expenditures of each combat.  Relaxed | +(5 * Tier) HP per out-of-combat post. Full energy restoration occurs after two turns out of combat. Squeaky Clean | -25% DoT damage taken from the first DoT applied to this player in a thread. Skylight: Searching | +1 Expertise to declared utility skill. Cooldown of 30 days to reassign. Multipurpose | +1 LD/Prosperity/Stealth/Detection to one post per thread. Can be applied after a roll. Filling | +1 T1 slot to a food consumed by this player in a thread. Can exceed Cook enhancement caps. Col Deposit | +5% col from loot-minimum mobs, +10% col from treasure chests. foraging | r2 | xp: 69/150 Greenhouse | +2 G.EXP, +1 CD&LD to gathering attempts. Familiar: Profession | +2 G.EXP Demeter's Cornucopia | +1 CD to gathering attempts.

 

they were going to have dinner in a church.

that was already, in equal measures, extravagant and confusing enough. but what caught night off-guard was in needing to wine and dine her combatant ally.

what?

valentine's day had completely slipped her mind.

the last time night entertained that idea for a date, it didn't go well. and still, she urged herself to look past these feelings, bubbling murky, suspicious and warning of dread. she'd expected to attend and have to set up the table herself, but was relieved to find that preparations had already been made. all she had to do was order.

so night did so, and waited standing by her seat, both for the mystery fighter and for information about her mystery date from her proxies. the latter never arrived. night found herself clueless about what to expect from the spectre that she was about to hand her back in defence to.

and in a track suit, no less.

(it was better to pretend this was any normal day with an acquaintance than to imagine otherwise.)

when kiru showed, her date but stiffened, eyes trained on her cautious -- night extended a hand for a shake and a curt introduction once kiru got close. there was a gesture to the table, food warm and served at their matching attendance.

but atmosphere be damned. night wanted to focus on strategy more than be immersed in delicacies and delights.

"we're going up against supports," she started. "a pair of them's danger. if this was one-on-one, maybe it'd be a little easier to consider." her gaze shifted from her date to the meal. night had barely touched her food. "likewise, i'm way more suited for an individual job. 'stereotypes of a stealth player', or what not." night flapped her hand as though waving off a stigma. sharp eyes fell on kiru, half-expectant, as night began to eat proper. "what about you?"

ID241179 | ld12

[Lessa 1]

꧁༺Lessa༻꧂   Lessa | HP: 200/200 | EN: 43/43 | DMG: 11 | MIT: 52 | ACC: 2 | THORNS: 18 | BH: 6 | HB: 8 | REC: 2 | HLY: 2 | Sushi Plate                                                                                                      Lessa, Guardian of Aincrad True Tier: 10 Level: 10 Paragon Level: 0 HP: 200/200 EN: 43/43 Stats: Damage: 10 Mitigation: 42 Accuracy: 2 Battle Healing: 6 Stealth Rating: -3 HB: 8 REC: 2 HLY: 2 Equipped Gear: Weapon/Armor/Trinket:    - Arcael's Might (T4 THSS - DMG DMG DMG HLY)                                                                                                         Armor/Trinket:    - Vega's Panoply (T4 HA - THNS THNS HB HB)                                                                                                              Shield/Armor/Trinket:    - Neutron Star Necklace (T4 TRINKET - ACC ACC REC REC)  Combat Mastery:   - Combat Mastery: Mitigation R3 Combat Shift:   - ST Shift Familiar Skill:   - Rending Familiar Skills:   - Battle Healing R3   - Energist   - Extended Weight Limit   - Heavy Armor R3   - Straight Sword R3 Extra Skills:   - First Aid R3   - Leadership R3 Addons:   - Hyperactive   - Iron Skin Mods:   - Energize   - Impetus   - Inspiring Speech   - Large Pockets   - Purify Inactive Mods:   - Press the Attack Battle Ready Inventory:   - Blessing of the Wood x4   - Chocolate Truffles (T4 Vitality II Desserts) x13   - Congealing Ale (Tierless Antidote Salves) x4   - March to the Dawn (Instant HP Recovery 3) x14   - Rumbling Rum Party Favor (Tierless Mass HP Recovery Crystals) x13   - Teleportation Crystal x14   - Tiger's Balm (Tierless Antidote Salves) x1 Housing Buffs:   - Bedroom: -1 energy cost for the first two expenditures of each combat   - Bathroom: The first time you would suffer DoT damage in a thread, reduce damage taken from DoT each turn by 20% (rounded down)   - Living Room: Increases out of combatHP regen by (5 * Tier HP) and decreases full energy regen to 2 Out of Combat Posts.   - Attic (Storage): +5% bonus col from monster kills and treasure chests   - Slime Farm: +5% EXP to a thread. Limit one use per month. Must be used on a player's first post in a thread. Cooldown begins counting down when used in a post.   - Basement: Gain +1 to LD, Stealth Rating, Stealth Detection, or Prosperity to one post in a thread. Can be applied after a roll                                                                                                            CoB Spreadsheet

 

A church? Just when she thought the duels couldn't get any stranger.

Lessa peaked inside the Grand Cathedral, eager to catch a glimpse of of her friend and guildmate (oh, and also opponent), NIGHT. Seeing her name on the couples roster had sent a thrill through Lessa, and the disappointment that they weren't allies was... strangely complex. But she hadn't seen the dark-haired woman in quite some time, and it would be nice to catch up again if they could steal a few moments before the fight began.

As she slipped through the massive double doors, she was struck, as always, by the building's beauty. Sunlight poured through the enormous stained-glass windows, sending color splashing across the stone floor. Flames jumped and swayed cheerfully atop candles in polished holders, and artwork clung to walls and occupied corners to further breathe life into the marvel of gothic architecture. Lessa loved it here. It reminded her of the hundreds of churches across Europe she swore she'd visit one day.

Long strides carried the woman away from the front entrance, and in typical Lessa fashion, she was too entranced by the history to notice the more immediate... threat? Plot twist? Uh, dinner date?

Surprise flashed across her features, but she schooled her expression into one of easy acceptance before approaching the other blonde. With a warm smile, Lessa slowed to a halt in front of Telrenya, then extended her hand for a shake. She hadn't equipped her gear yet, wearing only the comfortable shirt and pants that went beneath her heavy plate armor, so at least there were no bulky gauntlets to get in her way. "You must be Telrenya." As the woman stood at the same height, it was easy to catch and hold the other Player's gaze before continuing. "Jomei's told me so much about you. It's really great to finally put a face to the name." 

Her smile widened as her gaze dipped to the spread laid out for them. "Spaghetti and sushi!" she declared, hands clapping together in obvious delight. "I absolutely love that. You know, the best date I ever went on served peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and mac and cheese." Throwing her head back to laugh at the memory, Lessa dropped into the seat opposite Telrenya. "Clearly, I am neither a foodie, nor an expensive date."

ID: 241332 | LD: 6

[Kiru 0]

Spoiler

Kiru | HP: 200/200 | EN: 38/38 | DMG: 10 | MIT:36 | ACC:2 | EVA:3
True Tier: 2
Level: 20
Paragon Level: 0
HP: 200/200
EN: 132/132

Stats:
Damage: 10
Mitigation: 36
Accuracy: 2
Evasion: 3
Battle Healing: 0

Equipped Gear:
Weapon/Armor/Trinket:
- Cupid's Wings +3MIT
Armor/Trinket:
- Banshee Shiv +3DMG 
Shield/Armor/Trinket:
- Cold Reflection +2ACC, +1EVA

Combat Mastery:
- 

Combat Shift:
- 

Familiar Skill:
-

Custom Skill:
-

Skills:

Extra Skills:

Inactive Extra Skills:

Addons:
Mods:

Inactive Mods:

Battle Ready Inventory:

- 2x Healing Potion: Heals 15% of Maximum HP on Use.

- Vampire Knife: A small, red and black dagger about 1ft or 30cm in length, the blade zigzags smoothly along it, with its cross shaped into black bat wings.

Make an LD roll. On a 10+ you deal 20 unmitigatable damage, and heal 20.

- Recovery Crystal II
Effect: HP Recovery Crystal, RARE  HP Recovery 2
Description: This Crystal glows a soft blue and feels cool to the touch, when you use it you feel as though you just stepped out of a shower, aahhh refreshing!

-Antidote Potion, Salve, Tierless/Uncommon, Antidote 1 

- Sand Armor Potion, T1, Uncommon, Functions like a Parry for the first attack the user sustains after consumption. Can stack with Parry to reduce incoming damage up to 75%

Housing Buffs:

Guild Hall Buffs:

Scents of the Wild Totem:

Wedding Ring:

Crafting Profession:

Gathering Profession:
 

“Huh? Why are we in a church?” I opened my invitation to double-check the address- and it was correct. The Grand Cathedral in Taft was where I was supposed to be. “Taft, huh…” The Eleventh floor held some weird memories for me, but I pushed them aside and walked in with confidence. Though I lost week one against Katoka, I wasn’t nervous for this one. It was a doubles fight, and now I got a feel for combat. Still, I had not met with my partner yet. 

I looked down at my dress. I chose to wear the St. Valentine’s dress that Ariel had made me some time ago because I felt it matched the occasion. Plus, this was technically a date. Upon entering I noticed Night was near our round table with an outstretched hand. I held her hand delicately and met her gaze with a soft smile. Night seemed focused- and I was too, however I might as well enjoy my time here. I did not take a seat and instead grabbed a piece of sushi off the table. 

“I’ve been solo for quite awhile, and honestly all I care about is damage. I’m good with up close combat, too” I considered whether or not Night knew of me, but I doubted it. It was hard to judge someone’s combat skills based on how they acted, but I could tell Night was not here to mess around. “Let’s separate them” I picked up another piece of sushi, this time with chopsticks and held it out towards Night playfully, “you want a bite?” 

+ Sushi: Each member of your team ignores the first negative status ailment that afflicts them.

241402; LD 10

 

[Telrenya 0]

Telrenya accepted her partner's handshake eagerly--maybe a little too eagerly--and nodded to confirm her identity. But the next words out of Lessa's mouth caused her stomach to twist into a sudden, tight knot. "O-oh! Has he?" Of course he would have! They'd been friends for a long time, right? Dumb question. She opened her mouth to speak again, but couldn't pick the right words. 'Nothing bad, I hope'? 'How's he been lately?' She practically knocked the wind out of herself as that last one crossed her mind. And so her jaw closed again, settling into a weak, nerve-wracked smile. She should message him. Why hadn't she messaged him by now?

Her head was practically spinning until a small 'clap' from Lessa's hands drew her back into the present. Telrenya's eyes landed on her smile, honest and easy-going. Her laugh washed over those tense shoulders and seemed to brush those thoughts aside. She cracked a small smile. Then the words really sank in, and she leaned into the edge of the table and let out a single breathy chuckle. "Wait, really?" What an absurd food pairing, much like what sat in front of them. She brought up a hand to stifle a laugh, then went ahead and reached for a roll of sushi.

~~~

"I've actually never ridden a horse before!" Telreyna's eyes softly sparkled in awe. She held a fork in one hand that was half-finished twirling a bite of spaghetti onto it. Several minutes had passed and she was engrossed in their dinner date while their opponents, well out of ear-shot on the other side of the cathedral, talked strategy. "I feel like I'd be so nervous...! Like... Like what if they don't like you and just tossed you right off?" Was that a reasonable thing to be worried about? She didn't know the first thing about a horse's temperament. Or pets in general, really.

She was so distracted over dinner conversation that she'd nearly forgotten the reason they were here in the first place. When Minako's voice had echoed off of the tall walls to address the crowd, she was reminded of the competition and she hurriedly stood up and adjusted her clothes. She flashed Lessa a smile, the nerves that were creeping back in a mere fraction of her earlier anxiety. "Well, I'm excited to fight with you." Her own words surprised her. She wasn't usually 'excited' to fight anything.

Telrenya would step up into the arena once her partner was ready. Her hand reached across her body and she drew her rapier. NIGHT and Kiru stood across from them and her eyes danced between the two targets. She had only gleaned a bare minimum understanding of what kind of builds they were using during the last week's fights, and even now she wasn't sure who was the bigger threat or who she should focus on first. She never was a great strategist. She stole a sidelong glance towards Lessa, and a thought resurfaced in her mind.

'I hope I make a good impression.'

She bounced gingerly on the balls of her feet, waiting for Minako to retreat. Waiting for the signal. Clash! Like an impatient ball of lightning, Telrenya shot forward. The thin metal of her sword glowed with the energy of an art and she let it fly in a series of stabs aimed at the shorter of the two: NIGHT. Yet, for all her gusto at making an explosive first move, her opponent's agility was just as impressive. Each lunge, every thrust, none met their mark. Telrenya's blade shot past NIGHT's cheek, insultingly close, and she could feel her jaw clench as she was immediately outmatched.

Main Action - Attack... ST-I vs NIGHT
ID#: 241405 | BD: 5+2-3=4 [Miss] | -2EN

Swift Action - Take it Slow...

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Telrenya | HP: 200/200 | EN: 41/43 | DMG: 11 | MIT:28 | ACC:2 | EVA:3 | BLD: 12  | PARA | Sushi Plate
Lessa | HP: 200/200 | EN: 43/43 | DMG: 11 | MIT: 52 | ACC: 2 | THORNS: 18 | BH: 6 | HB: 8 | REC: 2 | HLY: 2 | Sushi Plate

VS

NIGHT | HP: 200/200 | EN: 58/58 | DMG: 11 | ACC: 4 | MIT: 22 | EVA: 3 | BH: 7 | HB: 9 | VAMP-D: 22 | LD: 3 | AA | FS | STEALTH: 4
Kiru | HP: 200/200 | EN: 38/38 | DMG: 10 | MIT:36 | ACC:2 | EVA:3

Edited February 20 by Telrenya

[NIGHT 0]

femme?

no. night was reading too much into it. she might've studied the dress a little harder if she hadn't been strategizing too hard. something about kiru's demure appearance comforted her -- night chalked it up to her hair. this fight might feel like tag-teaming with her shadow.

“Let’s separate them.”

it was a good idea, but night considered the players on the alternate team. supports didn't play selfish; they needed a good distraction to ensure their focus stayed on their weaknesses, or force themselves to take advantage of their reliance on one another. she hummed, nodding, trying to formulate a better answer.

the sushi held out to her but stole her attention.

“You want a bite?” 

had this not been an obligation, she might've jettisoned herself out of there sooner than she'd stayed. but night shoved down her grumbling, and ate off kiru's chopsticks. 

focusing on the fight meant leaving the cracks in her heart at home.

...

their date had managed to end a little before their opponents', in time to present themselves proper for minako's announcement. maybe it was easier for both of them to be operating alone, she had figured, given their inclinations to be doing so on the regular. but night divulged her train of thought, a straight forward strategy if she couldn't afford any otherwise: go for lessa. even if it pained night to have to spotlight her guildmate as a target, the woman was often seen wearing heavy armor, and without evasion, the damage dealt, despite the mitigation soak, might be worth the cost. 

her tactics changed once they stepped into the ring, and at the sound of the bell night found herself being targeted. this wouldn't do. hey, why her? the other player that wasn't lessa must've been telrenya, night realized, only after they had clashed blades, because on instinct she found herself on the defensive, dodging and parrying blow after blow. hadn't even the time to think.

it was past edging out of an uppercut swing and ducking below a jab from telrenya's rapier that night shifted to the side, taking a stride longer than she was used to. she pulled her arm inwards, slamming the back of her blade into her opponent's wrist while the woman had overextended herself. anticipating a retaliation, night rolled away to create distance between them. what she had expected was to disarm her opponent, not damage her completely, but night decided she would simply surrender herself to what little advantage they could obtain.

she was on the defense again fast after rising, if only concealed by her blade swung to her side. anticipated a follow-up from telrenya, sure -- but while the woman tried to close the gap, night's eyes were settled on lessa, and subsequently, kiru.

night considered whether she herself would need saving, or be the saviour today.

Spoiler

> MAIN ACTION: TECH-A
> SWIFT ACTION: CONCENTRATION

- 9 EN.

ID241406 | bd4 + 4 + 1 - 3 = 6 | -> Telrenya
 | Stun nullified by Sushi.

11 * 8 = 88 DMG
88 - 28 = 60 DMG

HATE: 1 + 1 (fs)

[2] Telrenya | HP: 140/200 (200-60) | EN: 41/43 | DMG: 11 | MIT:28 | ACC:2 | EVA:3 | BLD: 12 | PARA | Sushi Plate
[0] Lessa | HP: 200/200 | EN: 43/43 | DMG: 11 | MIT: 52 | ACC: 2 | THORNS: 18 | BH: 6 | HB: 8 | REC: 2 | HLY: 2 | Sushi Plate

VS

[0] NIGHT | HP: 200/200 | EN: 49/58 (58 - 9) | DMG: 11 | ACC: 4 | MIT: 22 | EVA: 3 | BH: 7 | HB: 9 | VAMP-D: 22 | LD: 3 | AA | FS | STEALTH: 4 | SUSHI | [CONCENTRATION: 1/5]
[0] Kiru | HP: 200/200 | EN: 53/53 | DMG: 11 | MIT: 40 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 | SUSHI

 

[Lessa 1]

A kaleidoscope of emotions swirled across the other player's expression. Lessa thought she caught surprise, then pleasure, and maybe a bit of embarrassment? It was evident what Jomei saw in her. Softening further, Lessa offered Telrenya a nod. "He has! All good things, I promise." Though it wasn't as if the man made a habit out of badmouthing people, especially someone like Tel. Shifting her attention to the food, Lessa brought her plate alongside the bowl of spaghetti, careful not to splash sauce on the pristine tablecloth as she scooped. "Really really. Definitely comfort foods for me. Even after all this time, I'm a big fan of things that taste like home."

---

"Oh, they can and will throw you off if they don't like you," Lessa informed Tel matter-of-factly, then popped another sushi roll into her mouth. She chewed, swallowed, then added, "But you've got to be a real asshole for that to happen, from my experience. Like digging into them with spurs, yanking too hard on their mouths, that sort of thing. I really think if you respect them, they'll respect you. There's a balance, like with everything. If you ever want to give riding a try, just let me know. I'd be more than happy to show you the ropes."

She balanced her chopsticks alongside her fork on her empty plate, then leaned back, draping one arm over the back of her chair. Lessa had taken time to change into her combat gear, but even in her heavy armor, the position felt strangely natural. I guess that's what ten years of Aincrad gets you. "This was really nice," she told Tel, and meant it. "I know we didn't get much strategy talk in, but even if we lose this fight, I'll consider it time well spent. It was great getting to know you better." Then she winked. "Not that we're going to lose, of course. I won't be breaking my winning streak today."

The pair finally stood from the table, then walked side-by-side to the dueling ground. They painted an impressive picture, two striking blondes with long swords and an evenly matched gate, their cloaks billowing behind them with each step. Surprisingly, in that moment, Lessa felt good. Once again, the Clash of Blades tournament was surprising her.

What didn't surprise her was NIGHT's swift, deadly response to Tel's missed attack. Still, Lessa struggled to hide her sharp gasp as her guildmate expertly carved away over a quarter of her teammate's health. The woman was a force. She'd have to play the long game if she hoped to have a shot at taking out this power-couple. Power, and the faintest blue color, pulsed through her sword as Lessa activated Hyperactive.

"It's alright," Lessa softly reassured Telrenya, moving alongside her visibly frustrated partner. "NIGHT's good, but you'll get her next time." 

Then she glanced toward Kiru, the single unknown in the equation. Lessa knew the woman from reputation, and recognized her face from a couple of events, but that was all. "Nice to finally meet you!" she called out.

Spoiler

 

Lessa uses Hyperactive.

[2] Telrenya | HP: 140/200 | EN: 41/43 | DMG: 11 | MIT:28 | ACC:2 | EVA:3 | BLD: 12 | PARA | Sushi Plate
[0] Lessa | HP: 200/200 | EN: 38/43 [-5] | DMG: 11 | MIT: 52 | ACC: 2 | THORNS: 18 | BH: 6 | HB: 8 | REC: 2 | HLY: 2 | Sushi Plate

VS

[0] NIGHT | HP: 200/200 | EN: 49/58 | DMG: 11 | ACC: 4 | MIT: 22 | EVA: 3 | BH: 7 | HB: 9 | VAMP-D: 22 | LD: 3 | AA | FS | STEALTH: 4 | SUSHI | [CONCENTRATION: 1/5]
[0] Kiru | HP: 200/200 | EN: 53/53 | DMG: 11 | MIT: 40 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 | SUSHI

 

 

[Kiru 0]

Almost suddenly, the match begun. Whatever interactions I was having with Night were halted- interrupted, by our green-haired opponent as she took the first strike against my partner. The tactic seemed rushed, but I was glad it was not directed towards me. I was quick, but not that quick. I shifted my gaze to my other opponent, Lessa. I smirked, recalling that I knew of Lessa but never truly interacted with her. Much like me, she had been around for awhile, "nice to finally meet your acquaintance" I shot forward towards Lessa. The dagger felt like a different weight in my hand, and unlike my previous battle, it was not a comfortable grab for me. Something was off, yet I pushed forward. I tried to hit Lessa in the arm to start, but missed completely. I hopped back a little ways away from Lessa and prepared for the defense. 

ID: 241542, BD 2 [Miss] 

Spoiler

 

Telrenya | HP: 200/200 | EN: 41/43 | DMG: 11 | MIT:28 | ACC:2 | EVA:3 | BLD: 12  | PARA | Sushi Plate
Lessa | HP: 200/200 | EN: 43/43 | DMG: 11 | MIT: 52 | ACC: 2 | THORNS: 18 | BH: 6 | HB: 8 | REC: 2 | HLY: 2 | Sushi Plate

VS

NIGHT | HP: 200/200 | EN: 58/58 | DMG: 11 | ACC: 4 | MIT: 22 | EVA: 3 | BH: 7 | HB: 9 | VAMP-D: 22 | LD: 3 | AA | FS | STEALTH: 4
Kiru | HP: 200/200 | EN: 38/38 | DMG: 10 | MIT:36 | ACC:2 | EVA:3

 

 

Edited February 24 by Kiru

[Telrenya 0]

Electricity shot through the joint of her wrist. Her rapier clattered to the ground, but thanks to their earlier dinner, Telrenya was spared a completely stunning blow. Her jaw could only clench at the thought. 'Used up already...!' Her inner monologue rang with disappointment and she hurried to retrieve her weapon without leaving herself wide open for another attack. Lessa moved closer and offered some kind words which did well to pull herself out of that knee-jerk reaction to self-criticize.

She turned her wrist and her rapier arced wide beside her. She drew in a breath, taking a moment to collect herself. "Right!" She replied, her voice resolute. She looked back to NIGHT, locking eyes as if confirming to her opponent that she was still her target. She'd gotten a taste of NIGHT's defenses. Now she just had to break past them. If she could do that--if she could just weaken NIGHT, or even just keep her attention--she trusted in Lessa to handle the rest.

That was a bit mean, wasn't it? She would have to apologize to her partner for being reckless after the match. Or during that horse riding lesson. Probably both.

So, she would try again. NIGHT was as dodgy as they came, and what she lacked in mitigation she made up for in self-healing. The only thing she knew about the woman, aside from her name, was that the only way to take her out would be to land hit after hit. Outpace her regeneration, somehow, before her own health was depleted. Several seconds ticked by filled with parries, dodges, close calls, and near-misses. Then, Telrenya spotted it. A so-called crack in the armor. NIGHT recovered from parry, but the rapier moved just fast enough. The thin metal of Telrenya's blade scraped against the length of NIGHT's sword and a forward lunge brought the tip straight through her chest with a solid 'STAB'.

Main Action - Attack... ST-I vs NIGHT
ID#: 241558 | BD: 9 [Critical Hit] | -8EN
Deals (11+1)*8-22 = 74 DMG | Paralyze negated by Sushi Plate | Inflicts Bleed for 2 Turns

Swift Action - Take it Slow...

Quote

[2N | 0K] Telrenya | HP: 140/200 | EN: 34/43 | DMG: 11 | MIT:28 | ACC:2 | EVA:3 | BLD: 12 | PARA | Stun Immunity (1/3)
[0N | 0K] Lessa | HP: 200/200 | EN: 38/43 | DMG: 11 | MIT: 52 | ACC: 2 | THORNS: 18 | BH: 6 | HB: 8 | REC: 2 | HLY: 2 | Sushi Plate | Hyperactive (0/3)

VS

[1T | 0L] NIGHT | HP: 126/200 | EN: 49/58 | DMG: 11 | ACC: 4 | MIT: 22 | EVA: 3 | BH: 7 | HB: 9 | VAMP-D: 22 | LD: 3 | AA | FS | STEALTH: 4 | Sushi Plate | Concentration (1/5) | Bleed 12 (0/2)
[0T | 0L] Kiru | HP: 200/200 | EN: 36/38 | DMG: 10 | MIT:36 | ACC:2 | EVA:3 | Sushi Plate

I had used the R5 sword art instead of R3, whoops. My bad

Edited February 26 by Telrenya
sorry this is me editing math calc :( st-i is x8 not x12 and st-ii is locked because st-i didn't land last turn. | changes: (11+) * 8-22 = 74, Teion EN: 34/43, NIGHT hp 200 - 74 = 126.

[NIGHT 0]

they were trading niceties. and for a moment, night felt lost. she'd definitely heard her name, she thought, when lessa dove towards telrenya to give her back-up. "what was that about me?"

no answer. no problem. for some reason, everybody who was anybody knew each other -- and despite having played the broker game (or, at least, trying to help someone else to do so), she hadn't the slightest notion who any of these other figures were. night thought herself outdated, and was about to speak up and ask, but telrenya's sudden and relentless assault meant she had to focus. back to the game they went.

-- except night thought herself catch a glimpse of a sharp edge, and -- 

(in aincrad, wounds don't last. they don't hurt. the body never realizes pain on a virtual puppet unless one chooses for it to do so.

night chose long ago, and choked on her hubris from the puncture.)

-- the needle dug in deep through the gap between where her ribs had meant to be. through an impact like this, cardinal chooses not to draw red lines upon their form, for there is little to realize in this description. still, night felt the tug of her hand, instincts that wanted her to drop her blade and to grasp at the hole in her heart. her fingers twitched. 

it was round two, and night still imagined herself a week -- no, years behind.

for a moment her body remembered. allowed itself to cast reality into an illusion. the greatsword that had missed its mark but laid under telrenya's rapier, paused in that slip where their blades had scraped each other. it was pulled upwards, receding, a withdrawal that sent the piercing weapon upwards, further through her form yet by the back of her sword.

night blinked the red haze in her vision away and swung at telrenya in a wide berth. this close, her opponent wouldn't be able to escape. her body remembered the distance. it was as koga said. but her mind remembered so much more, and everything was starting to blend together.

when cardinal tugged her back, disavowing a follow-up attack while her opponent seemed off-guard, night clawed at her sanity, demanding it back. back from the haze, back from the mire.

lessa was right there, and she wasn't going to fall apart again.

Spoiler

> MAIN ACTION: TECH-G
> SWIFT ACTION: FOCUS

+16 HP / +1 EN / BLEED: -12 HP
ID241566 | cd10 | -> +22 HP.

ID241567 | bd4 + 4 + 1 - 3 = 6 | -> Telrenya
 | [BURN: 14 DMG (0/2)] applied.
 | -12 -2 EN

11 * 8 = 88 DMG
88 - 28 = 60 DMG

HATE: 1 + 1 (fs)

[4N | 0K] Telrenya | HP: 80/200 (140 - 60) | EN: 34/43 | DMG: 11 | MIT:28 | ACC:2 | EVA:3 | BLD: 12 | PARA | [STUN IMMUNITY: 2/3] | [BURN: 14 DMG (0/2)]
[0N | 0K] Lessa | HP: 200/200 | EN: 38/43 | DMG: 11 | MIT: 52 | ACC: 2 | THORNS: 18 | BH: 6 | HB: 8 | REC: 2 | HLY: 2 | Sushi Plate | Hyperactive (0/3)

VS

[1T | 0L] NIGHT | HP: 152/200 (126+16+22-12) | EN: 36/58 (49+1 -14) | DMG: 11 | ACC: 4 | MIT: 22 | EVA: 3 | BH: 7 | HB: 9 | VAMP-D: 22 | LD: 3 | AA | FS | STEALTH: 4 | Concentration (2/5) | Bleed 12 (1/2)
[0T | 0L] Kiru | HP: 200/200 | EN: 36/38 | DMG: 10 | MIT:36 | ACC:2 | EVA:3 | Sushi Plate

 

[Lessa 1]

Joy sparked as Tel's attack found its mark, the tip of the rapier piercing through NIGHT's chest. And yes, it was certainly weird that Lessa was celebrating the fact that her friend had just been stabbed, but that was something she would have to unpack later, at home. Orrrrr once they'd beaten the game, in the very lengthy and very expensive therapy sessions that she would surely find herself in.

Lessa was so focused on her partner's success that she nearly missed NIGHT's question. There was no chance, of course, of her missing the devastating blow that her guildmate dished out as a response. "I was just warning Tel that you're really good with a sword," Lessa informed her opponent, offering her a grin across the space between them. "But if you keep dishing out damage like that, I'm going to stop complimenting you."

Without thought, Lessa reached out to give Tel's shoulder a reassuring squeeze. "No stress," she murmured. "That was a good hit, and I know you've got another big one in you. Let me get you some protection first, though." With the familiar twinkle of bells, she summoned her HUD, made a few selections, then brought a stuffed bear into existence. "It's a little unorthodox, but try tucking it on your person somewhere. If the tournament hosts are to be trusted, it'll give you a Safeguard."

Spoiler

Lessa uses Teddy Bear on Tel.

[4N | 0K] Telrenya | HP: 130/200 (+50)| EN: 34/43 | DMG: 11 | MIT:28 | ACC:2 | EVA:3 | BLD: 12 | PARA | [STUN IMMUNITY: 2/3] | [BURN: 14 DMG (0/2)]
[0N | 0K] Lessa | HP: 200/200 | EN: 42/43 (+1 +3) | DMG: 11 | MIT: 52 | ACC: 2 | THORNS: 18 | BH: 6 | HB: 8 | REC: 2 | HLY: 2 | Sushi Plate | Hyperactive (1/3)

VS

[1T | 0L] NIGHT | HP: 152/200 | EN: 36/58 | DMG: 11 | ACC: 4 | MIT: 22 | EVA: 3 | BH: 7 | HB: 9 | VAMP-D: 22 | LD: 3 | AA | FS | STEALTH: 4 | Concentration (2/5) | Bleed 12 (1/2)
[0T | 0L] Kiru | HP: 200/200 | EN: 36/38 | DMG: 10 | MIT:36 | ACC:2 | EVA:3 | Sushi Plate

 

[Kiru 0]

In this moment I realized I had not truly fought someone who was labelled as a support. The concept went over my head oftentimes due to the amount in which they left themselves vulnerable. I understood that on certain teams it was standard for the support players to be protected at all times, however it is never guaranteed they are safe. I wondered how someone could put that much trust in their teammates. Could I trust someone like that? Hmmm

I turned the blade over in my hand again. I let out a frustrated sigh and began another attack against Lessa. I truly was not trying to bully her, but our strategy thus far has been to separate the two. I glanced at Night. She seemed to be holding her own. The two of us might hold similar beliefs, but I felt a little bit bad I had not purchased any support items. I shook my head and once again pressed forward towards Lessa. She was out in the open, and using a support method for her teammate. Perfect! I swung... and missed, again! This was going to be a long battle. 

241634    BD: 2 [Miss] 

Spoiler

[4N | 0K] Telrenya | HP: 130/200 (+50)| EN: 34/43 | DMG: 11 | MIT:28 | ACC:2 | EVA:3 | BLD: 12 | PARA | [STUN IMMUNITY: 2/3] | [BURN: 14 DMG (0/2)]
[0N | 0K] Lessa | HP: 200/200 | EN: 42/43 (+1 +3) | DMG: 11 | MIT: 52 | ACC: 2 | THORNS: 18 | BH: 6 | HB: 8 | REC: 2 | HLY: 2 | Sushi Plate | Hyperactive (1/3)

VS

[1T | 0L] NIGHT | HP: 152/200 | EN: 36/58 | DMG: 11 | ACC: 4 | MIT: 22 | EVA: 3 | BH: 7 | HB: 9 | VAMP-D: 22 | LD: 3 | AA | FS | STEALTH: 4 | Concentration (2/5) | Bleed 12 (1/2)
[0T | 0L] Kiru | HP: 200/200 | EN: 36/38 | DMG: 10 | MIT:36 | ACC:2 | EVA:3 | Sushi Plate

 

Edited February 24 by Kiru

[Telrenya 0]

The satisfaction of landing a hit against NIGHT was fleeting as the sting of retaliation was quick to bite at her collarbone. That exposed bit of her chest took on a thick red gash that pulsed with fire. The discomfort left Telreyna wincing as the two separated and she focused on keeping her feet steady underneath her.

Lessa’s timing was impeccable. The encouragement she offered washed over her like disinfectant on a fresh cut: it stung at first, but that little squeeze of her shoulder was the band-aid that sealed everything back up. Then came the doting. Telrenya’s cheeks dusted with a fresh pink while the woman several levels her senior pulled out a familiar-looking plush teddy bear and handed it to her. She opened her mouth, about to exclaim how she’d gotten the same one, but a nagging in the back of her head kept her quiet. Instead she awkwardly accepted the gift with one hand, slack-jawed, before forcing out a laugh that was absolutely coated with embarrassment. ”O-oh! Right, thank you!” Her eyes fell on the stuffed toy. It was pretty cute.

But that nag hadn’t gone away, and it was telling her that every second she wasn’t chipping away at NIGHT’s health bar was time she had to heal back all of that hard work. Telrenya stiffened her bottom lip, tightened the grip on her rapier, and left Lessa’s side with a determined nod.

Main Action - Attack... ST-II vs NIGHT
ID#: 241635 | BD: 5+2-3=4 [Miss] | -2EN

Swift Action - Take it Slow...

Spoiler

[2N | 0K] Telrenya | HP: 80/200 (+36 Safeguard) | EN: 33/43 | DMG: 11 | MIT:28 | ACC:2 | EVA:3 | BLD: 12 | PARA | Stun Immunity (2/3) | Burn 14 (1/2)
[0N | 0K] Lessa | HP: 200/200 | EN: 40/43 | DMG: 11 | MIT: 52 | ACC: 2 | THORNS: 18 | BH: 6 | HB: 8 | REC: 2 | HLY: 2 | Sushi Plate | Hyperactive (1/3)

VS

[4T | 0L] NIGHT | HP: 152/200 | EN: 36/58 | DMG: 11 | ACC: 4 | MIT: 22 | EVA: 3 | BH: 7 | HB: 9 | VAMP-D: 22 | LD: 3 | AA | FS | STEALTH: 4 | Sushi Plate | Concentration (2/5) | Bleed 12 (1/2)
[0T | 0L] Kiru | HP: 200/200 | EN: 35/38 | DMG: 10 | MIT:36 | ACC:2 | EVA:3 | Sushi Plate

Adjusted Lessa's EN to 40 to account for 2EN to use Teddy Bear. Corrected NIGHT's hate against Telrenya due to Fighting Spirit.

Edited March 5 by Telrenya

[NIGHT 0]

again. again. again.

"I was just warning Tel that you're really good with a sword," lessa had said. the words from her guildmate seemed normal, too fair for her tastes, and night latched onto them like an anchor. it was necessary. night needed to think this fight wasn't one for her life -- because it wasn't.

"But if you keep dishing out damage like that, I'm going to stop complimenting you."

complimented? did she want to be complimented? night took the breather as lessa was flirting with telrenya and thought over it for a beat. the bear was cute. night glanced over at kiru, who seemed to be struggling. should she give the other woman a direction? no, night eventually decided, going back to the battle at hand. they'd decided to work independently, and that way it shall be.

"i could live without them," night drawled, and lied. she'd swung her sword to make a show of it, too, pulling out a drink until her opponents were done reconvening. that was as close as she could get to letting her guard down. but once night decided herself impatient, she dove back into the fray, crossing the field in one swift sword art -- that <<straight>> -- and puncturing telrenya's side through, barely missing the bear. still, what safeguard was afforded to her target was popped in an instant.

turning to face them on the backwards skip as she landed, her form was open, unbalanced. "bet your date can't, though." if night smiled, it might've flashed malefic for a brief moment unintentional. "how about i take her out instead?"

Spoiler

> MAIN ACTION: ST-I
> SWIFT ACTION: ITEM | Energizing Tea

+ 16 HP / + 1 EN / -2 EN / BLEED: -12HP
ID241636 | cd6 | n/a.

ID241637 | bd6 + 4 - 3 = 7 | -> Telrenya

-8 EN.

11 * 8 = 88 DMG
88 - 28 = 60 DMG
60 - 36 = 24 DMG

HATE: 1 + 1 (fs)

[2N | 0K] Telrenya | HP: 56/200 (60 - 36 = 24 | 80 - 24 = 56) | EN: 33/43 | DMG: 11 | MIT:28 | ACC:2 | EVA:3 | BLD: 12 | PARA | Stun Immunity (2/3) | Burn 14 (1/2)
[0N | 0K] Lessa | HP: 200/200 | EN: 40/43 | DMG: 11 | MIT: 52 | ACC: 2 | THORNS: 18 | BH: 6 | HB: 8 | REC: 2 | HLY: 2 | Sushi Plate | Hyperactive (1/3)

VS

[6T | 0L] NIGHT | HP: 156/200 (152 + 16 - 12) | EN: 27/58 (36+1-2-8) | DMG: 11 | ACC: 4 | MIT: 22 | EVA: 3 | BH: 7 | HB: 9 | VAMP-D: 22 | LD: 3 | AA | FS | STEALTH: 4 | Concentration (3/5) | Bleed 12 (2/2) | TEA (+10 EN on crit)
[0T | 0L] Kiru | HP: 200/200 | EN: 35/38 | DMG: 10 | MIT:36 | ACC:2 | EVA:3 | Sushi Plate

 

[Lessa 1]

Lessa had been called many things over the years, and an open book had absolutely been chief among them. Though her expression remained stony, her eyes widened with surprise at NIGHT's words. Then they quickly narrowed, as the shock faded and annoyance took up residence. Was this the woman's strategy, then? To keep making snarky remarks in an attempt to throw Telrenya off her game? It was... something, Lessa admitted. A viable approach, if you were into that kind of thing. You know, being a bitch.

The Guardian drew in a long breath through her nose, then blew it out again, before straightening to her full height. She was no Amazonian, but she had a few inches on her guildmate, and she used them all to look down her nose at her opponent. Had NIGHT been this catty during our last duel? "My date is doing just fine," she stated matter-of-factly, making every effort to leech the emotion from her voice. Just because NIGHT was feeling catty didn't mean Lessa had to start hissing and taking swipes at her. And though she winced inwardly as Tel fell victim to yet another attack by NIGHT's hand, she doubled down. "I'm proud of her, and glad we were partnered up for this fight."

Spoiler

 

Tech-A vs NIGHT

241642 | BD: 1 - Miss

[2N | 0K] Telrenya | HP: 56/200 | EN: 33/43 | DMG: 11 | MIT:28 | ACC:2 | EVA:3 | BLD: 12 | PARA | Stun Immunity (2/3) | Burn 14 (1/2)
[0N | 0K] Lessa | HP: 200/200 | EN: 41/43 (+1 +3 -2)| DMG: 11 | MIT: 52 | ACC: 2 | THORNS: 18 | BH: 6 | HB: 8 | REC: 2 | HLY: 2 | Sushi Plate | Hyperactive (2/3)

VS

[6T | 0L] NIGHT | HP: 156/200 (152 + 16 - 12) | EN: 27/58 (36+1-2-8) | DMG: 11 | ACC: 4 | MIT: 22 | EVA: 3 | BH: 7 | HB: 9 | VAMP-D: 22 | LD: 3 | AA | FS | STEALTH: 4 | Concentration (3/5) | Bleed 12 (2/2) | TEA (+10 EN on crit)
[0T | 0L] Kiru | HP: 200/200 | EN: 35/38 | DMG: 10 | MIT:36 | ACC:2 | EVA:3 | Sushi Plate

 

 

[Kiru 0]

It seemed as though my actions were all for naught- nothing was landing! I allowed an extremely frustrated sigh to leave me, but it came out more like a grumble. I was usually pretty level-headed these days, but this battle was doing something to my self-esteem I couldn't quite place. I looked over at my partner, who seemed to be holding her own. While I was missing every attack, she seemed to be landing some while taunting my target, Lessa. Though she was speaking towards Lessa, she kept placing attacks on the other woman I did not know. 

I swiped my bangs from my eyes with determination. I launched forward once again. There was zero confidence behind this swing- I was too blinded by my emotions to concentrate hard enough on an attack. A swing... and a miss! 

ID: 241643 BD 2

Spoiler

[2N | 0K] Telrenya | HP: 56/200 | EN: 33/43 | DMG: 11 | MIT:28 | ACC:2 | EVA:3 | BLD: 12 | PARA | Stun Immunity (2/3) | Burn 14 (1/2)
[0N | 0K] Lessa | HP: 200/200 | EN: 41/43 (+1 +3 -2)| DMG: 11 | MIT: 52 | ACC: 2 | THORNS: 18 | BH: 6 | HB: 8 | REC: 2 | HLY: 2 | Sushi Plate | Hyperactive (2/3)

VS

[6T | 0L] NIGHT | HP: 156/200 (152 + 16 - 12) | EN: 27/58 (36+1-2-8) | DMG: 11 | ACC: 4 | MIT: 22 | EVA: 3 | BH: 7 | HB: 9 | VAMP-D: 22 | LD: 3 | AA | FS | STEALTH: 4 | Concentration (3/5) | Bleed 12 (2/2) | TEA (+10 EN on crit)
[0T | 0L] Kiru | HP: 200/200 | EN: 35/38 | DMG: 10 | MIT:36 | ACC:2 | EVA:3 | Sushi Plate

 

Edited March 22 by Kiru

[Telrenya 0]

Another flinch. Another wince. Telrenya felt helpless, a thick cloud of dismay hanging over her eyes as she was left to watch her efforts slowly but surely scrubbed away. NIGHT’s health bar just kept ticking back upwards. The bleed from her weapon couldn’t even keep up with her opponent’s self-healing. She couldn’t land another hit to save her life. This was the exact scenario she had been trying to avoid.

To make matters worse, her own health was degrading at a rapid pace. She had hoped, in this lion’s den, that if she simply threw herself at the strongest opponent she might steal some footing. Knock them off balance. If Lessa was their side’s king, as she had apparently decided, then she would be the bravest pawn there ever was.

But it wasn’t working. Instead of climbing the mountain, she was slipping and clawing for handholds that were invisible. Her fingertips scraped against a featureless surface and she felt gravity take hold of her for what might be the last time.

Then came a lifeline.

Telrenya froze as though she felt the rope around her waist snap taught to catch her. Health in the red, heartbeat pounding in her ears, she looked to Lessa like a deer in the headlights and she smiled. A warm smile that spilled every drop of gratitude and respect that she didn’t know had welled up inside of her. She had been nervous for this fight. Nervous to meet Lessa. Nervous to follow-through on attending this whole tournament. She still didn’t know her partner very well, but she knew that she was kind.

”Thank you.” Telrenya was surprised at her own reaction, but it didn’t show easily. ”That actually means a lot to me.” She admitted with lightly-burning cheeks. Had she been yearning for validation? The thought nearly made her squirm with embarrassment.

Main Action - Attack... ST-II vs NIGHT
ID#: 241644 | BD: 5+2-3=4 [Miss] | -2EN

Swift Action - Take it Slow...

Quote

[2N | 0K] Telrenya | HP: 42/200 | EN: 32/43 | DMG: 11 | MIT:28 | ACC:2 | EVA:3 | BLD: 12 | PARA | Stun Immunity (3/3) | Burn 14 (2/2)
[0N | 0K] Lessa | HP: 200/200 | EN: 41/43 | DMG: 11 | MIT: 52 | ACC: 2 | THORNS: 18 | BH: 6 | HB: 8 | REC: 2 | HLY: 2 | Sushi Plate | Hyperactive (2/3)

VS

[6T | 0L] NIGHT | HP: 156/200 | EN: 27/58 | DMG: 11 | ACC: 4 | MIT: 22 | EVA: 3 | BH: 7 | HB: 9 | VAMP-D: 22 | LD: 3 | AA | FS | STEALTH: 4 | Concentration (3/5) | Bleed 12 (2/2) | TEA (+10 EN on crit)
[0T | 0L] Kiru | HP: 200/200 | EN: 34/38 | DMG: 10 | MIT:36 | ACC:2 | EVA:3 | Sushi Plate

 

Edited March 14 by Telrenya

[NIGHT 0]

night had methodically tilted her head at the sight. her bet had been right -- that a couple of supports would stand strong, bonded on mutual aid. she just hadn't expected them to get along that well. likewise, she hadn't expected kiru to face trouble in getting in range of their opponent and hitting them. tried not to think about the tool in her hands, but focused on the disadvantages at play instead.

so night hummed behind a hand, considering. the way that the crowds were cheering, if audience participation alone had mattered, both kiru and night would've been liken to be shoved off stage. wasn't that predictable; just a tad bit? and, her hostility still trained on telrenya, the player couldn't deny the need to place pressure on the duo, even at a cost.

night's advance came in swift, her intention on catching the lovebirds off-guard in their exchange. had she overextended on accident? in the flurry of emotions that came after, it was hard to tell. she'd struck telrenya hard with the back of her blade, enough to knock the fighter's health down even further. then her gaze went towards minako.

ah. somehow, it seemed as though she had. she'd shrugged at the referee. knowing her own limitations was one thing; keeping herself under control was another.

"and as happy i was to be your partner's sole focus," night said, turning to lessa with a gesture towards kiru. "wouldn't you agree that some variance in this mixer could do us just fine?"

over her shoulder, she called to her duel mate. "kiru! i'm leaving the rest to you. play nice with lessa for me, will you?"

Spoiler

> MAIN ACTION: ST-I
> SWIFT ACTION: FOCUS

+16 HP / +1 EN
ID241647 | cd9 | +22 HP

ID241646 | bd4+4+1-3 = 6 | -> Telrenya

-8 -2 EN

11 * 8 = 88 DMG
88 - 28 = 60 DMG
 | -> Telrenya knocked unconscious.

[2N | 0K] Telrenya | HP: 42/200 | EN: 32/43 | DMG: 11 | MIT:28 | ACC:2 | EVA:3 | BLD: 12 | PARA | Stun Immunity (3/3) | Burn 14 (2/2)
[0N | 0K] Lessa | HP: 200/200 | EN: 41/43 | DMG: 11 | MIT: 52 | ACC: 2 | THORNS: 18 | BH: 6 | HB: 8 | REC: 2 | HLY: 2 | Sushi Plate | Hyperactive (2/3)

VS

[8T | 0L] NIGHT | HP: 194/200 (156+16+22) | EN: 18/58 (27+1-8-2) | DMG: 11 | ACC: 4 | MIT: 22 | EVA: 3 | BH: 7 | HB: 9 | VAMP-D: 22 | LD: 3 | AA | FS | STEALTH: 4 | Concentration (4/5) | TEA (+10 EN on crit)
[0T | 0L] Kiru | HP: 200/200 | EN: 34/38 | DMG: 10 | MIT:36 | ACC:2 | EVA:3 | Sushi Plate

 

[Minako 0]

Minako reached into her pocket and produced a whistle. Blowing a it a loud piercing noise echoed within the small chamber they were allowed to use. Minako raised a hand, revealing to be holding a small red flag. "Illegal usage of buffing. NIGHT." Minako said, calling out the competitor. Perhaps her emotions got the better of her, or perhaps she was simply tired of the fight all together. Regardless, it was no excuse for her actions. Kindling would need to be informed, and NIGHT closely monitored to make sure that things went smoothly from here on out. But now what to do?

Minako motioned her head, and three men dressed in white coats came out. "Minako-san!" They cried out in unison. She pointed to Telrenya. Two men ran up to her, and picked her up by her ankles and under her arms. "Take miss Telrenya back to the infirmary and make sure she's okay. And as for you, Miss NIGHT." She said, pointing at the woman. "You shall be disqualified this round, and ejected from this match." She said, the third of Minako's goons stepping up to escort her off of the field. "Now for you two, miss Kiru and miss Lessa. Please, continue your fight." She said, taking her seat once more.

Edited March 25 by Minako