L Round 1: Opal vs Ariel

[Zelrius 0]

The gates open and the countdown begins down to 10. The two players stood across the way from eachother on the Arena of the First floor. Just as he had done for the season, The boy lifted up two banners each representing the guilds of those participating and lowered them to signal they're prepare stage during the ten second countdown.

Rules:

Please also post your Stats and Equipment in your first post.

No Consumables (Meaning Alchemical Products, Food, Performer products, Crystals, Etc etc.)

All Equippables are allow

All Skills ARE allowed

Both players will post their max HP, + 200. First to lose that +200 loses.

Post an LD roll in your first post to decide whom goes first.

[Ariel - The Crowned Lion 0]

Once again Ariel found herself inside the familiar arena used for dueling on the first floor. Her feelings were once again mixed up in a emotional soup, as she on one side: she wanted to redeem herself for her earlier failure.....well it wasn't that bad but she still lost to her best friend. This duel was the beginning of her chance to catch up to the crimson maiden. On the other side there was the thrill of a fight, by this time SAO had changed the blonde, tainting her noble 'warrior spirit' resulted from her upbringing in real life, with the pleasure resulted from slaughtering mobs in this death game. She hasn't laid her hands on a player and taken a real life, restricting herself only to mobs yet but she wasn't 100% sure that she would never cross that thin line and become a PKer someday, her friends and guild were the last threads that helped maintain her sanity intact. She shook her head, as to banish such thoughts, as she made way towards the center of the stage where the pedestal awaited the two participants and placed her hand in the orb on top. 

ID# 36236  LD: 6

Edited October 25, 2015 by Ariel - The Crowned Lion

[Opal 0]

Stats: Level 22 || HP: 288 || Energy: 22
Dmg: +7 || Eva: +3 || Acc: +1 || Mit: +5 || Rcvy: +2

Equipped: 
Masamune: +3 Dmg
Armor of the Blood Oaths: +2 Recovery, +1 Savvy
Swift Eye: +2 Eva, +1 Acc

Skills:
Weapon Rnk 3 Katana
Rnk 1 Sneak & Hide
Rnk 1 Light Armor
Rnk 1 Charge
Survival
Sprint & Acrobatics
Disguise

 ID:36277
LD: 10 [I have Initiative]

Opal walked with pride as if the first match had clearly given her a chance in the loser's bracket. She felt like she could have done more, perhaps put in the back of her mind were the words Calrex had spoken...that anything counts as a win. But could she put herself through the dishonor of using a stun skill to opening up an attack on the player freely? She would know now the answer, and as she walked with heavy thoughts and within the middle of arena is where she met her opponent and the pedestal orb which gave her HP a boost. This was different than her last battle, but the outcome would have come the same, the power gap between Calrex and herself was far too great for the raven haired hair woman.

Now relaxing her shoulders and placing a hand on the orb, she felt a warm rush as her HP Bar maximized, when she looked up to see her opponent she bit her lower lip and down cast her vision to the side, it was Ariel. A woman who made the every armor she was wearing now, the Armor of the Blood Oath. Taking in a deep breath the woman finally looked up and gave a rather stoic expression and the words, "Let's have a good duel." escaped her dry red lips as the duel was about to commence. 

As the orb faded from the two players, they took their respective sides on the field and waited for the countdown to drop to zero. Opal unsheathed the massive 7 foot blade and held it at the ready. 

Edited October 26, 2015 by Opal

[Opal 0]

Opal watched as the countdown had slowly reached zero. Unlike last time she would not hesitate in this arena duel. She was now wearing the red and white garb of her Guild's colors, which meant she wore the pride of her guild on her person and that meant winning, that was her goal. No matter the opponent, no matter the mob or boss, you were in it to win it. Her speedy feet started to pound down hard on the ground, her blade held up high as to not drag against the surface of the dueling arena, and then stopping several feet, a miscalculated judgement of depth, her blade swept across and grazed the air only inches away from the blonde's throat. Cursing to herself, Opal had no choice but to extend her arms and defend, hoping to make a counter attack when the opportunity presented itself in the Crowned Lion's defense.

<<Battle Engaged>>

Opals HP: 288/288
Energy: 20/22
Sword Art: Miss [-2 Energy]

Ariels HP:345/345

ID: 36278
BD:3 +1 -3=1

Edited October 26, 2015 by Opal

[Ariel - The Crowned Lion 0]

While losing herself to the light tingly sensation that the dueling orb released as she touched it when blonde noticed something familiar. The first thing to stir her memory was the white and red that dyed the exterior of the armor. Her eyes then instinctively fixated on the crowned lion logo she somehow knew where it was located even if it was rather discreetly placed. A smile rose on her face as she recognized the armor that she mace not too long ago but also the client  that she made it for. Once hearing her voice, all possible doubt vanished and as she ended her small greeting the blonde naturally replied: "I hope for nothing more than that."

Her eyes twitched in slight surprise as Opal brandished her massive weapon. While she herself elegantly unsheathed her own black bladed rapier, revealing its ominous looking thorns that consisted the weapon's armguard. By this time, her gray cloak with the bluebird wings on the back, showing that she was one of the last remaining Guardians and will be so until her own master would return and disband the guild, or by some crude twist of fate the Cardinal will do it for her.

As the duel began, the blonde stood defiant against Opal's charge, she already decided that she would give her the chance to strike first and hopefully with her most powerful art. She let out a sigh as the blade barely passed her...

"That's a pretty long blade... A while has passed since we first meet, you said you'd grow stronger. The colors of your new guild prove that particular achievement has been gained, from my little knowledge they don't just accept everyone. Now show me how much you evolved in this time! I might give you that reward if you do" she said, hopping those last words would act as a small motivation. In the meanwhile, she finally moved but didn't take a offensive action but decided to go in a long trained defensive stance one might commonly see in fencing, after all that art was her calling even before SAO.

Opponent missed->Savvy activated(+1BD this turn)

ID#36338  BD: 3 (3+2acc-3eva+1BD)

Opal's HP: 288/288
Energy: 20/22

Ariel's HP:345/345
Energy: 33/35  Sword Art: Miss (Light Momentum activated-> +1BD next turn if a successful hit)

 

Edited October 26, 2015 by Ariel - The Crowned Lion

[Opal 0]

Opal's dark cherry lips curled into a smirk from the woman's comment, she hadn't forgotten that time in the shop. But right now was not the time for pleasantries. This was a knock out round, whoever lost now would not be able to compete further in the competition and Opal almost craved for a victory. Hesitating, the weapon had drawn upon the game's sword art system as she moved into position. Her feet apart as the white silken sheet of fabric behind her billowed outwards. The blade pulsated with an ivory light as her honey eyes flickered at her opponent. She mouthed the words 'Sorry' to the female as her blade swept upwards nicking Ariel's busty torso, a hot orange damage marker appearing over her right breast and downwards from the lengthy Masamune blade. Then came a white knuckled driven punch to her cranium to knock the woman back a few more inches away from the katana wielder. Then when she had room for the next follow through, Opal turned on her foot and kicked dust into the air as she spiraled around with her blade slashing the busty torso of the woman to end the <<Ra Setsu>> sword art. The woman's body now filled with the stun status and her defenses now exposed in full frame, however, there was a deep pit of regret now welling up inside of her. She had just broken one of her rules of Bushido...

<<Battle Engaged>>

Opals HP: 288/288 [Savvy Activated on Opponents Miss, +1 BD]
Energy: 13/22 [+1 Regen]
Sword Art: Ra Setsu, - 9 Energy [Stun], +54 Dmg [-25]=29 Dmg

Ariels HP:316/345

ID: 36389
BD: 10+1+1-3 = 9 [+2 Dmg]
CD: 9 [+2 Energy Recovered]

Edited October 27, 2015 by Opal

[Ariel - The Crowned Lion 0]

As she saw Opal once again try to hit her, activating a sword art that she didn't recognized, the blonde smiled."There you go!" she whispered more to herself than the opponent. She raised her sword but only for show seeing how it was practically impossible to block a sword art without even the basic <<Parry>> skill the system provided. Simultaneously with her weapon, she raised her left vambrace as well, and felt the long weapon scrape it, hopping that it would deflect some of the sword art's damage. The next moment she could also feel her body become stiff, her eyes raced towards her HP bar which had dropped a bit. But that wasn't Ariel's main concern, she fixated her gaze towards the 'stunned' icon that appeared below it. Her smile that until now, was somehow regular, had become twisted as she felt adrenaline rush through her virtual veins. This was what she wanted, to feel the thrill of unrestricted fighting.Thing that in her fencing practices back IRL, she never felt due to the huge amount of regulations and protective gear. Despite her immobility, her eyes turned towards Opal once again. As soon as the stunned icon would disappear, she would start her attack as well.

Energy: 34/35 [+1 Regen]

 

Edited October 28, 2015 by Ariel - The Crowned Lion
Added energy regen

[Opal 0]

With Ariel immobilized, Opal had a wide open range to attack. She hated herself for using a stun attack on the woman, but she felt the desire to prove herself at the cost. She just hoped that Master Myoga was not rolling around in his grave due to her breaking the Bushido code. Crushing those thoughts mentally, the raven hair of the woman fluttered back as she gave a short hop back from the defenseless woman. The blade of the Masamune pulsated with life, an ivory silver color signaling a new sword art to be executed. In stance, Opal rushed towards the blonde, flicking her wrist upwards sending the pulsating blade over the busty creature in front of her. An razor sharp blade had pressed into her digital flesh, a streak of orange signaling a damage marker had accompanied moments after. Then like a silver blur the sword seemed to move faster, three additional slashes carved the Crowned Lion's exterior adding more orange aglow gashes to the surface. With the blade still pulsating with her sword art of the <<Wa Shu>>, Opal spun on her foot and lifted her body upwards into the sky utilizing her <<Acrobatic>> skill. With her body in midair, the blade held steady with a pair of strong hands came down chopping the blonde in half. It was merely a system effect and no extra damage had occurred, but the a silver blade had finished its preset course of action and Opal came down with a wild slide a few feet away from the blonde, and with that final strike, the stunning of her last art would no longer be present. 

<<Battle Engaged>>

Opals HP: 288/288 
Energy: 9/22 [+1 Regen]
Sword Art: Wa Shu, -5 Energy, +35 Dmg -25 [Mit] = +10 Dmg  

Ariels HP:306/345 [Stunned]

ID: 36468
BD: 8+1-3 = 6
 

Edited October 28, 2015 by Opal

[Ariel - The Crowned Lion 0]

For some reason Ariel felt a familiar vibe coming from the white and red clad woman. She simply ignored the vigorous attacks of her sword art which struck true with every swing, she felt every one of them but with a trained mind, and with help from the reduced pain setting this game had, she managed to block those tingly sensations. Her attention was directed towards Opal's expression as she unleashed, what Ariel thought, one of her current high ranking skills. It was a beautiful display indeed, the ivory color of her blade boosting it even more, then it hit her.

These attacks.... weren't like a those of a amateur that simply let the system take over her completely and use her body to strike. The moves were too fluid for that, her trained eye could see at least that. 'This girl went under some intense training' she thought, recognizing a kindred spirit. The only thing she didn't knew was if Opal had trained here in the game... or in the real world, like the blonde.

Noticing that her senses were coming back to her, the blonde entered the standard fencing 'en guarde' stance that she had practice since little... it was a bit different from the regular one as she didn't bent her knees, the need for that action was voided by the system assist that would kick-in, in the next moment as she started lowering her center of gravity. As she reached the perfect pre-move, the system acted, boosting her speed as she <<sprinted>> towards Opal. She left behind her a golden streak, reminiscent to that of a comet, originating from her black rapier that gained a golden tinge as the sword art acted. The auto aim function guided the blade towards her opponent's heart but Ariel put a bit of strength and in stead aimed for her right shoulder. She hit her appointed target area and whispered 'My turn!' as she passed the girl's figure, ending her sprint a few meters behind her. Opal could or couldn't see the excited smile that crept on Ariel's face.

ID#36505  BD: 8 (8+2acc-3eva+1BD)

Opal's HP: 223/288
Energy: 9/22

Ariel's HP:306/345
Energy: 28/35 [+1 Regen -7 Sword Art]  

Sword Art: (7) Shooting Star - 1x7 -> 70 Dmg -5 [Mit] = 65 Dmg

Edited October 28, 2015 by Ariel - The Crowned Lion

[Opal 0]

Bedazzled by Ariel's counterattack, Opal felt the warm tingling sensation in her shoulder as the rapier collided with the digital bone. Despite having armor in that area, her mitigation pailed in the amount of damage and power behind the thin blade. As the sword art had died, the woman fell backwards from the momentum of the strike, her body ragged doll into the arena floor where she flipped up the second time with hands bound into the dirt and landing back on her feet. The once clean and pure white material had been covered with brown dirt and grime. Dusting the pristine caplette off with a single hand, Opal went in for a strike. The massive blade held out long in both hands, white knuckles showed as she sprinted towards the blonde in hopes to skewer her. Yet there was no indication of a sword art flaring up, she was at a loss for the moment on what to do. With both hands raising upwards and stopping several feet away for the blade to come down and sweep across the blonde. A failed attack.

<<Battle Engaged>>

Opals HP: 223/288 
Energy: 10/22 [+1 Regen] [+2 Recovery] 
Sword Art: [-2 Miss]  

Ariels HP:306/345 

ID: 36554
BD: 5+1=6-3 =0
CD: 12

Edited October 28, 2015 by Opal

[Ariel - The Crowned Lion 0]

Looking at her opponent from behind her shoulder, Ariel let the arm holding the rapier drop pointing the weapon towards the ground as she turned around to see Opal fall on her behind. She let out a short chuckle but her attention got entwined on the now dirtied white armor she wore. "Ahhh and after I went through all that trouble of making it" she muttered with a light smile. Making a exasperated gesture in the same time, her acting skills were poor but she just wanted to take a bit off the seriousness of the fight. After all, this was a mock battle so they had to put a spectacle for the crowd or else Zel's organizing skills might be put to doubt, not that she really cared about that. But that showed just how much this death game tainted her, staining her pure warrior-like spirit that had been raised in the mixed teachings between Bushido and European medieval swordsmanship, by her father. She chose to dodge the next attack, making it known the hardship of wielding a huge two handed weapon like Opal's. Of course her own agility and wits had a little to do with that display. This time she didn't attack and was now looking at the girl as she seemed ready to attack again.

Opponent missed-> Savvy Activated (+1 BD this turn)

ID#36572  BD: 3 (3+2acc-3eva+1BD) Ariel missed-> Light Momentum activated (+1 BD next turn)

Opal's HP: 223/288
Energy: 10/22

Ariel's HP:306/345
Energy: 27/35 [+1 Regen -2 Miss]  

Sword Art: None

[Opal 0]

Quickly turning the blade over her hand, the full ruby lips of Opal flickered with a smile. Her Masamune blade pulsated with an ivory silver light once more signaling another sword art. It was a strike she had used before on the busty blonde, but Opal had found opportunity in lack of defense over her wielding arm. As Opal leaned in for the attack, the sword burst into an array of sweeping motions that littered orange carved markings over the Crowned Lion's body. Every strike was an intricate cut that found their way into the defensive guard of the Rapier Duelist. Swinging the blade around fir a final strike, Opal leapt skyward, curved her body downwards and spun like a corkscrew and chopped downwards with the blade slicing through the blonde's digital shell. Whipping over on her hand into the dirt from her landing, she spun on the ground and brandished a smile as she stood on her feet. It was little damage, but she enjoyed the effort she was giving to the much more experienced player before her. 

<<Battle Engaged>>

Opals HP: 223/288 [+1 BD: Savvy Activation]
Energy: 8/22 [+1 Regen] 
Sword Art:  Wa Shu, -5 Energy, 35 Dmg - 25 Mit = 10 Dmg 

Ariels HP:296/345 

ID: 36574
BD:7 +2 -3 = 6 
CD: 7 [+2 Recovery]

Edited October 28, 2015 by Opal

[Ariel - The Crowned Lion 0]

Yet again the blonde seemed cornered as Opal unleashed a fury of strikes at her. It was the same skill she used earlier but the difference now was that the blonde wasn't stunned so she could actually attempt to evade but didn't opted to do so. She just put her hands in front of her in a parallel (II) manner in order to shield her face, receiving the rest of the shots. She felt each one of the strikes and when the sword art ended she lowered her box-like guard, taking a look at her vambraces. There were little scratches on them but nothing serious. She then directed her gaze at Opal and rushed towards her, unfortunately her thrust has easily readable apparently as she had missed. It was due to her miscalculation that a sword art failed to activate. She let out a irritated and audible 'Tsk' while stealing a gaze from her opponent, she had the opportunity to strike as she was regaining her stance. She puffed upwards in a attempt to remove a wild blonde strain of hair that got out of place while doing that.

ID#36671  BD: 2 (2+2acc-3eva) Ariel missed-> Light Momentum activated/accumulated (+2 BD next turn/until hit)

Opal's HP: 223/288
Energy: 8/22

Ariel's HP:306/345
Energy: 26/35 [+1 Regen -2 Miss]  

Sword Art: None

Edited October 29, 2015 by Ariel - The Crowned Lion

[Opal 0]

As Opal watched Ariel's reaction towards the end of the skirmish, she seemed to puff her cheeks and blow at blond wisp of hair that seemed to have distracted her, "Let you guard down!" In the midst of the action, Opal kicked off the arena floor, her sword pulsated with ivory light once more and her sword art had been engaged. Stopping dead in her tracks, she whipped her Masamune behind her, and swung upwards to knock the female into the air and stunning her body in the process once more. It was a dirty tactic, but she had to make every move count right now and she was running low on energy, unfortunately she was not lucky enough for her Recovery to kick in. As the blonde plummeted back towards the Earth, Opal back dashed away and got back into an attack stance. With her being stunned, Opal just need one more clean shot get her next sword art off...that is if she would be able to that is. 

<<Battle Engaged>>

Opals HP: 223/288 [+1 BD: Savvy Activation]
Energy: 5/22 [+1 Regen] 
Sword Art: Ukifune [Stun], -4 Energy, 7 Dmg -25 Mit =1 Dmg

Ariels HP:295/345 [Stunned] 

ID: 36760
BD: 7+1+1=9-3 = 6
CD: 4 [No Recovery]

Edited October 30, 2015 by Opal

[Ariel - The Crowned Lion 0]

Ariel's eyes widened as Opal activated her sword art, then resumed their normal manner, perhaps a bit narrowed as she muttered with a bit of irritation as she saw the stun icon once again alongside her HP bar. "Not this again" she muttered with a displeased expression. It wasn't because Opal stunned her, she was free to use all means to win, the blonde was angry with herself for allowing herself to be tricked again. She could only watch Opal as she readied to strike her again.

ID#36807 Stunned (rolled for whatever reason......)

Opal's HP: 223/288
Energy: 8/22

Ariel's HP:295/345
Energy: 27/35 [+1 Regen]  

Sword Art: None

 

[Opal 0]

OOC: If anyone can help me out, does Stun and paralyze work the same in effect as it removes Evasion Properties from an opponent?

Opal had successfully stunned the woman, Ariel, however, there was no guarantee that her next attack would deal the same impact as it had done before. Whether it was the nature of the arena or perhaps it was just from the system, but the next attack Opal had launched did not involve the blade in pulsating that radiant ivory color. Instead; the original steel of the blade stayed true and sharp but yielded no sword art for this round. Brushing away the thoughts, Opal continued her assault at the stunned Crowned Lion. Whipping her blade upwards and across did nothing except move air away from both of them. Opal took several steps back taking the opportunity to readjust her tactics and hopefully make a successful attack soon. At this pace, Opal's energy would be diminished and she would eventually have to forfeit from lack of energy. She could not attack otherwise which was a blow in any regard. 

<<Battle Engaged>>

Opals HP: 223/288 
Energy: 4/22 [+1 Regen] 
Sword Art: -2 Miss

Ariels HP:295/345 [Stunned] 

ID:36824
BD: 6+1 = 7-3= 4 OOC: ;_;
CD: NA

Edited October 31, 2015 by Opal

[Ariel - The Crowned Lion 0]

'That should be enough for a show' thought a certain blonde as she started flexing the fingers of her left hand, confirming that the stunned status has disappeared. Is not that she hasn't been serious until now but she wanted to see more of Opal's skills before going almost all out. Now, as the raven head girl seemed to be at the end of her energy Ariel thought that it would be a good time start working towards ending the duel. She looked at the crowd that seemed to have been satisfied with their show until now. After all, this was a mock battle, as her IRL fencing tournaments, it was somehow ingrained in her to not disappoint the fans that were cheering for her.

She a standard dashing position by arching her back and raising her rapier to her stomach level, she sprinted towards Opal. As the blade gained a light blue tinge as the blonde thrust it at the opponent, The first 2 hits were aimed for her shoulder joints, her own speed combined with the system's assist made it seem like she hit both stops in the same time. The next 2 hits found themselves striking the girl's sides at the stomach area. Ariel was careful and skilled enough to divert the blows from vital points. The last hit was aimed for Opal's right knee, the hit was the last catalyst that triggered the appearance of the 'Stunned' icon near Ariel's dark haired opponent HP. Status that the blonde was too well accustomed with.

"You did good, now allow me to repay your efforts" she said in a teacher like manner as her sword art ended. The blonde flashed Opal a genuine smile before she started doing several superbly executed barel rolls backwards, putting that passive <<Athletics>> skill to work while bringing some distance between them.

ID#36807  BD: 8 (7+2-3eva+2BD) 

Opal's HP: 178/288 [Stunned]
Energy: 8/22

Ariel's HP:295/345
Energy: 20/35 [+1 Regen -8]  

Sword Art: 8) Spica Caliber – 5x1 & Stun 

OOC: while stunned the opponent loses his/her evasion, I believe the same goes with paralyze. So in the last post you hit, I'll rp as if you hit Ariel instead.

Edited October 31, 2015 by Ariel - The Crowned Lion

[Opal 0]

OOC: Thanks for the heads up, Ariel. :) 

Opal had moved side to side waiting for the counter attack that could quite possibly put this match away. With her energy on the low and her HP barely keeping her afloat in this duel, the woman puffed out her chest and focused on the matter at hand and not what was going to happen down the line. Swiveling the long blade into a defensive stance, Opal had taken her eye off her opponent for just a mere second before the rapier found its way to her shoulder. Grunting from the attack , Opal's defense shattered just like that as the speedy rapiper moved quicker than her eye could see. The puncture shots around her body from the sword art was enough to know that the Crowned Lion had made a successful attack to her. Gritting teeth, she felt her body seized up...She was stunned, and then there was the look of absolute terror and fear that was welling up inside her thoughts. Her eyes were blank and sullen, face rigged with fear as her mouth trembled and hushed tones of cries. All of that came rushing to the forefront of her mind again. That week of savagery locked in a prison cell, shackled from head to foot and became a play thing to those who tortured her mentally and physically. It was all the same again...Opal could not quell the fear that seemed to ring out in monstrous tones from her lips and started shouting in her frozen state, "NO!!!! NO!!! STOP!!! KE--KEEP! AWAY!!!! STOP TOUCHING! ME!!!" it was too late for Opal, the mental images had broken her just as easily as it had seeped through her mind. The feeling of being paralyzed had brought back the traumatic event in her life, Opal fought tooth and nail to move but was unable to do so. Her voice became ragged as she screamed outwards from her lungs, the familiar hoarseness cracking her voice in the process. The woman's pained eyes started weep with overflowing tears...once more she was bound and the feeling she could not simply wash away with water. 

<<Battle Engaged>>

Opals HP: 178/288 [Stunned]
Energy: 4/22  
Sword Art: ---

 

 

[Ariel - The Crowned Lion 0]

She was about to enter the position of another sword art, one of a higher tier. Her blade even started to shine the familiar dark blue color of Ariel's rank 5 sword arts. She was reluctant to use it because of the high damage output she had but was getting tired of being stunned instead of a proper display of swordsmanship. But all those thoughts dissipated as she was almost mid dash towards the stunned beauty when she heard her shout like a caged animal. At first she didn't knew what to think of it. Was is a cowardly attempt to get on her good side?...no, something wasn't right about that. The woman's expression was beyond that, she looked genuinely terrified. 'What's going on?' thought the blonde as she struggled to change the weapon's direction, pointing it towards the ground and stabbing in with all her might, helping herself with her left hand to keep from falling. Luckily the sword art light dimmed and vanished as the blonde forcefully changed the aim and interrupted it. She was breathing heavily but managed to raise her gaze towards the pained raven head: "Hey, what's going on?" She then made a sign towards the referee...a.k.a. Zelrius to pause the match and did so even if he wouldn't approve. She let her weapon impaled into the ground and drew closer toward Opal. "It's OK, nobody is going to hurt you" she said slowly approaching her with her hand in front, to show that she didn't mean her harm.

ID#36858  BD: 4 (5+2acc-3eva) 

Opal's HP: 178/288
Energy: 8/22

Ariel's HP:295/345
Energy: 19/35 [+1 Regen -2]  

Sword Art: None

[Opal 0]

Honey eyes rattled from side to side as she could only watch briefly the destructive use of the sword art dissipate and then the earth around her rumble from the disconnected attack. As for the stun, as soon as Ariel had finished her attack which proved to be a misdirected attack on her part, the raven haired woman fell to her knees, dropped her weapon and folded her arms over her head rocking slowly, dark tears staining her face as she breathed in and out and fell into a silent motionless state. She was scared beyond belief, being put into a situation like that. Why didn't she think that was not going to happen? She was even prepared for it...but still, that horrifying feeling over being paralyzed, stunned...not able to move in the slightest. She then examined the thoughts that came to...She put the blonde in a similar position and felt nothing...it was that potion, it made her thoughts twisted and broke her shell. She stifled a cry, slowing picking the sword up from the ground, but inverting its point towards her back.

Raven hair swept over the woman's face hiding her eyes away from her opponent, "I-I can't...go on...I forfeit the match..." Opal turned away, unable to face Ariel. Her hands were shaking as she swept the menu to place the ornate saya over the blade of her Masamune. She wondered if this was a bad idea to begin with going into this tournament where the stakes of being paralyzed were high. She had been drawn into that darkness again, her shallow pools of eyes dim and stained with tears. This was bad, people had seen her like this and she was to be in the upcoming boss raid. Did Commander Heathcliff see this? What would he think? Vice Commander Azide...would he disapprove as well? What strength did she possess if she couldn't even hide her fears from herself. Pressing the saya to her chest in a hugging manner, Opal's full red lips curved into a broken smile towards Ariel, her eyes still shielded from her hair. 

"T-that...was a good match. You truly are a great fighter, it was an honor, Ariel." Turning her back, she moved from the arena and walked out. 

Summary: Forfeit due to PTSD.