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Post by Darth Pichu on Nov 1, 2010 16:43:04 GMT -8
Stephon sheathed his sword stepping back, "No." He said, "I abide by a proper code of ethics. I may be a bastard child but I'm a moral one." He picked up the girl's sword and handed it to her, taking a few steps back and sinking into an engarde position.
"There's only so much you can do with poor technique." Stephon said, "Strength and guts is one thing, but even the most precise and strategically sound plan can be sullied by a few fouled steps. I lost to Maric once because my feet were in poor allignment and I lost my balance as a result. I don't make those sorts of mistakes any more." he smirked, "The point isn't to simply rush through and be the best. That only makes arrogant fools. The point is to learn from your mistakes and learn quickly, before they can come back to bite you." he smirked, "That's what it means to be a swordsman."
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Post by Brandon Skyblade on Nov 1, 2010 17:18:43 GMT -8
"Of course, not finishing off what's still a clear threat isn't that smart either, unless you have other plans for them." Brianna paused as she took her weapon back, putting it away and starting to pace around. "Of course I never mean to imply that going gung-ho all the time will work, cause it doesn't. Everyone knows that. I try to see attacks that I can or can't take first, by injuring myself in the process if need be. However...like you said, strategically sound plans can fail, too. That includes forms entirely based on accuracy. Even with that 100% chance, if you're not doing much with it, you may as well forget it. You never know when some jackass like me is gonna come rushing in at an opportune time and SCREW. YOUR. DAY. UP."
"Damn, this could take a while..." Brandon said to himself.
"And because I see that flaw, I come charging like a bull, despite my horrendously low chance to actually land that damn blow. But, when it does, it'll HURT like a son of a bitch. And all just be laughing all the way to the bank as you relied on the sure-fire kill...AFTER my 1% chance to hit. Or is that .01%, I get that double RNG system messed up sometimes."
The other three pratfalled again. "Goddamn Fire Emblem!" Brandon shouted. "Now she's gonna go off on her own tangent about how that RNG Goddess Anna is out to get everyone that plays FE!" "...Well, Anna IS out to get everyone. Your point?" Skyblade said, smirking. "You're gonna get it Highlander-style if you don't quit the sarcasm." Brandon replied, sending a murderous glare at his creator. "Brandon, let him have a little fun. Besides, we'd do well to listen to BOTH of them!" Twili said, enjoying the lecture.
"If you'll let me finish..." Brianna said before continuing. "Now, you're more with accuracy. I'm more aligned with power. However, rely on one WAY more than the other and you're looking for trouble, especially with me." She took out her sword and pointed it at Stephon again. "But, don't you EVER pull that 'code of ethics' crap on me again, or I'm gonna REALLY savor your defeat." She put away her sword again, joining her friends.
"Man, no one should try to chastise you about swords after that display. Brianna, I'm quite impressed." Twili admitted. "Hey sis, how did you manage to pull that off?" Brandon asked, quickly glaring at his original self again. "Heh, thought you were gonna get that DQ9 line again, right?" Skyblade asked, smirking again. "Bro, what part of 'I LIKE SWORDS!' can you not comprehend? When you're like me, you study whatever you can about them." Brianna replied.
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Post by Brandon Skyblade on Nov 1, 2010 17:20:58 GMT -8
Skyblade quickly went over what he just planned out, getting rid of the "alternate narrator" part. "Did...did I just freaking write ALL OF THAT!?" He exclaimed.
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Post by Darth Pichu on Nov 1, 2010 18:02:55 GMT -8
Stephon smirked, "You see, your first mistake is naming yourself a threat." he said, raising an eyebrow, "You were never a threat to me. Your form is terrible." he smirked.
"Second of all, might I point out that your weapon is blunt, madame. No matter how hard you hit me with it, it's still going to hurt you more if I cut you with this." he gestured to his sword, still at engarde, "And what you fail to realize is that my skill doesn't quite match with the ethics of your silly games."
He looked over his blade, "First, you assume that because my attacks are precise that they lack power. This is not so. I only take more time to plan out my moves and give myself a better chance to attack. Sloppily planned, my hand would most likely be slower than yours simply because of the weight of my sword, but because I assess the situation, I can lure you into what ever position I want you in and shut you on the outside of my guard."
"And third." his eyes narrowed, "You're forgetting one of the most important lessons any fighter, swordsman or rogue, will ever learn." he smiked, "and that's that you never want to get cut on one of these. We don't have your little 'hit points' where I'm from, my dear. A stab to the gut is a stab to the gut. It doesn't mean you lose ten points, it means you lost your intestines, and may have another few hours to live. Even a cut on the arm is intensely painful, blindingly so, enough that it could take you down long before you got to deliver any sort of fabled 'killing blow'." He snorted.
"You need to get your head out of the clouds." he said, "You act like this is a game, something that you could gamble on a one percent chance. In reality it's not, for me, this is life, and even with Maric backing me up, I know that life could be over in an instant if I make the wrong moves." he smirked, "After all, I wouldn't want to do something I'd regret."
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Post by Brandon Skyblade on Nov 1, 2010 18:30:29 GMT -8
As much as Brianna hated to admit it, most of what Stephon said is true. She only treated the injuries as minor because of her armor from before. The only true "kill" she got was from a cheap shot. When they were actually fighting, Stephon bested her in every way. Power, accuracy, speed, and form. The only reason she "won" was when Stephon turned his back, as he was just recovering from being possessed. He had no idea what was going on or why he was fighting, nor was he given a chance to say if he even wanted to. That wasn't even comparable to a real fight by any means.
Brianna looked down, in complete and total defeat. "You know what?" She started, not looking up. "You're absolutely right. I only got you when you weren't even fighting me. That didn't count, as much as I wanted it to. I have no form, no kind of strategy at all. Attempting to do it all at once is a very bad idea."
"S-sis? Are you alright?" Brandon asked, starting to get worried. Skyblade would have normally shrugged at this point, but he could definitely learn by hearing her out. "When it comes right down to it, I..." Brianna stammered. "You what? Come on, get it out there." Twili encouraged. "I didn't do a damn thing to him!!" Brianna yelled, kicking the wall near her in anger and frustration. "I lost! I got all high and mighty just from a cheap shot that was purely situational! And then I tried to make HIM look like the idiot! Damn it...what the hell is wrong with me!?" She continued, tears forming in her eyes. I am seriously not believing how much I could learn from what should be a non-serious RP... Skyblade thought. Brandon and Twili tried to hold each of Brianna's hands to calm her down, but they weren't sure if it was working. "You know, if there's anything you're still wrong about, it's the weapon...somewhat. That Keyblade was long gone when her armor's power wore off. That headshot was pure steel through flesh." Skyblade said to try and lighten up the mood. "Just shut up, damn it!" Brianna shouted, her creator's plan failing.
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Post by Darth Pichu on Nov 1, 2010 18:44:25 GMT -8
"Stephon." Celeste tugged on the knight's arm, "You made her cry."
Stephon shrugged, "So?"
"She's still a lady." Celeste protested, "You're not supposed to make women cry. It's not mannerly."
Stephon sighed, "Look, perhaps I was a bit harsh." he said, approaching the girl, "You need to understand that where I'm from, things are different. I spent most of my life fighting to keep breathing, and honestly, when it gets down to it I've got an unfair advantage. I started training with a sword when I was three years old. Of course my form is good, it's just about all I know. If it wasn't I wouldn't be alive right now." he smiled, "You've got a fine imagination and honestly some good strategies behind you. Honestly, given the circumstances around us, a luck based strike might almost be a viable one, as ineffective as it would be in my world."
He chuckled, "And honestly I'm the one who made the first mistake." he said, "I'm the one who let his guard down."
"How come he never compliments my imagination after he beats me?" Maric asked, looking a little dejected.
"Nothing there to compliment." Celeste chuckled, "You're just weird."
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Post by Brandon Skyblade on Nov 1, 2010 19:01:49 GMT -8
Brianna calmed herself down a lot more after hearing Stephon apologize. "Well...I guess I just countered an unfair advantage with an unfair blow." She said, turning to face Stephon and wiping the tears from her face. "But, I still say you won. There was no fight after you regained control of your body." She even cracked a smile. "I'm sorry that I just misjudged your style like that, but I'll take those compliments, thanks. Though, you're still an idiot for not realizing that my Keyblade was gone when my armor went poof." She said, smirking. "Oh, and Celeste?" "This last part might not end so well..." Brandon said, mentally panicking a bit. "I know you guys are knights, but if you ever make him force chivalry on me, your ass is grass. He can do it willingly, but chastise him to...and I'll copy Brandon's threat about going Highlander-style." Brianna finished for now. "At least we're all fine now, right?" Twili said, hoping to get a positive on it. "You bet!" Brianna said, giving a thumbs up behind her, Zero style.
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Post by Darth Pichu on Nov 2, 2010 3:14:05 GMT -8
"Hey, hey, I didn't say anything." Celeste held her hands up, "That was Stephon. He's the one with an ethics code. I'm a thief, among other things." she smiled a little bit at the 'other things'. She shrugged, "Not a knight though, nowhere NEAR to a knight."
Maric laughed, "She thought you were a knight."
"I could definitely be one if I wanted to." Celeste puffed her chest up.
"It's a nice sentiment." Stephon said, "But no, no you can't."
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Post by Brandon Skyblade on Nov 2, 2010 5:23:36 GMT -8
Brianna merely shrugged at Celeste. "Whatever. Not like I'm gonna bother to enforce that threat anyway. Too much work." "You know, when was the last time we actually enforced the damn title of the topic?" Skyblade thought out loud. "Since never, cause this is more interesting. The title is really only a point of reference nowadays." Brandon pointed out. "Actually...I have a question for them." Brianna said. "R-really?" Skyblade said, amazed that there was going to be a legit question for once. "Did Pichu's original FF team ever add lyrics to their victory dances?" Brianna asked.
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Post by Junkie on Feb 1, 2011 14:03:37 GMT -8
"Alright, I've been holding this off for a while. Is X and Zero here?" Vile asked, walking into the thread.
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Post by Brandon Skyblade on Feb 1, 2011 15:27:03 GMT -8
Being that the thread was inactive for three months, the trio (along with myself) were sleeping until Vile came along.
"Huh? HOLY COW, someone posted! Someone's here!" Brianna shouted, waking everyone up in the process. "Who's here?" Brandon asked. "That idiot purple Boba Fett ripoff from the X series!" Brianna shouted. "Wait, is there an actual difference between user Vile and Vile Vile?" I asked.
"Hold on, I'll get them here." Brianna replied to Vile, contacting X and Zero via Codec...though that meant tapping into their Maverick Hunter Base's HQ. She attempted to copy Alia's voice to convince the two. "X, Zero, do you copy? There's been a sighting of Vile in a residential area of Florida. Get over there ASAP, and if you see him, don't hesitate to open fire." "Vile again, eh? He's starting to get just as annoying as Sigma was." Zero spoke up on the other end. "I agree. He's really starting to get on my nerves." X said in response. "Cut the chatter and head for the area, you guys!" Brianna said again, hanging up. "They'll be here in three...two...one..."
"We've tracked the target here! Alia, do you read us?" X said on the outside of the house. "...Alia? Alia, respond! This is X! I said I've found the target!" Brianna politely opened the door for the two Hunters, seeing X's Buster and Zero's saber pointed at her. "Is that any way to greet someone who opens the door for you?" She chastised. "Wha...uh, sorry, ma'am. Have you seen a-" X spoke up. "Purple Boba Fett ripoff about your size? We've got him right upstairs." Brianna told the two, utterly puzzling them. "A...teenage girl captured Vile on her own? Why does this world even need us any more?" Zero joked. "Zero, this is serious. Are...you sure he's up there?" X asked. "Yep! Though, he's only in a talking mood right now, so the moment a weapon goes off in this house, I'll let you three 'settle your differences' outside." Brianna replied. "...Is this some kind of practical joke? Cause I'm not laughing." Zero told Brianna. "Just get in here..." Brianna said, beckoning for them to enter. The two did, wondering what the hell is either going on or totally wrong with her.
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Post by Junkie on Feb 1, 2011 15:39:45 GMT -8
"Uh, did I come at a bad time?" Vile asked. "Man, I just hope they don't get me confused with that maverick Vile, since are names are the same."
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Post by Brandon Skyblade on Feb 1, 2011 16:43:23 GMT -8
"Alright...now where is he? Kid, you better not be-" Zero started. "Oh, did I get you and the other Vile confused? My bad...text only doesn't help our author with looks that much." Brianna replied to Vile.
X and Zero both facepalmed at the statement, with their time being wasted apparently. "You've gotta be-but, how in the hell did Alia send us here if someone was just NAMED Vile!? By the way, I suggest changing it, you don't want to willingly call yourself that with us around." Zero stated. "That would be my doing. Tapped into your frequency, I did. Thought I did a damn good job." Brianna said, nodding to herself. "Don't you realize how serious our work is!? What if-wait, run that frequency thing by me again?" X asked.
"You guys over at that base have used the same frequency for years, so it's easy to find with a Codec like mine. Mind wanna think about changing it." Brianna suggested. "...I'd hate to say it, X, but the girl's got a point." Zero admitted. "Huh...maybe we can learn more from these guys. Besides, we're not on a mission right now. If something comes up, we can be there in seconds." X added. "Alright, then...might as well rest these joints for a bit. My sword arm's gotten pretty worn out." Zero replied, resting on the couch while Brianna closed the front door downstairs. "Yeah, I've seen how it's deteriorated in training recently. Might want to have Lifesaver take a look at that." X suggested. "Good plan. Say, who was unimaginative enough to give him that name? I mean, he identified the virus in me, which was quite a feat, you'd think he deserves a better name than a pun." Zero explained. "Oh well, pun or no pun, he does good work. I guess we'll start off here with some questions. Anyone got any for us?" X asked.
"I thought this was to ask us stuff..." Brandon said with a frown. "Last time we suggested that, derailment happened. Let them take over for now, okay?" Twili replied. "Alright..." Brandon said, disappointed.
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Post by Junkie on Feb 1, 2011 16:56:25 GMT -8
"Yeah, over here." Vile waved. "Yeah, sorry for the misunderstanding, but I've got one question. Can I have your autographs? I'm a huge fan of you games, played every single one."
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Post by Brandon Skyblade on Feb 1, 2011 17:38:45 GMT -8
"Games?" X asked. "What games?" He redundantly added, to which I explained it to him and Zero. "Oh...that's kind of cool, I suppose." X commented. "An autograph? Well, that's new. Never gotten that kind of request, even from the Hunters we know that look up to us." Zero said. "Might as well." He said before signing a cover of X Collection. "Um, that's...my copy, Zero." Twili said. "It is? Whoops...ah well, you sign that too, X." Zero said before signing a random piece of paper and giving it to Vile. "Good thing my signature's only two strokes, grand total." X pointed out.
"Say, X, I have a question for you, too." Brianna said. "Uh, alright then. Shoot." X said, pun not intended with his Buster. "Could you say this for me?" Brianna said, handing X a set of lines. "Hm...sounds pretty cool. Alright, I'll try it." X said before taking a deep breath. "Wait, if Mark Gatha was his last VA, it'll sound exactly like...this." I stated. X's lines:
"So...epic..." Brianna said, starry-eyed. "Is...she gonna be okay?" Zero asked. "She'll be fine...eventually." Brandon replied.
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Post by Junkie on Feb 1, 2011 17:48:41 GMT -8
"Aw sweet!" Vile, holding the piece of paper over his head. Then, the Zelda item get theme started playing. "This is so going in my collection. So Zero, how do you feel being apart of Marvel Vs. Capcom 3?"
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Post by Brandon Skyblade on Feb 1, 2011 18:07:03 GMT -8
"Quite excited. Though, the voice switch to JYB takes a bit getting used to. Lucas was unique, so having to get used to that new more heroic voice was a bit off-putting at first. But, I've gotten used to it. The former Power Ranger's a damn good VA." Zero explained. "Not to sound selfish, but why haven't I been in a crossover game like that?" X asked. "Not to mention the fact that Classic Mega's been in MvC, EXE and Zero's MegaMan Zero form was in an Onimusha fighter, with normal Zero and TRIGGER being in Tatsunoko VS Capcom." Brianna added. "Don't forget Trigger being in Namco X Capcom." Brandon also added. "Yeah, but Namco hates the US too much to give us that game." Brianna replied.
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Post by Junkie on Feb 1, 2011 22:18:11 GMT -8
"Yeah I know. I mean, I was happy to find out that Zero was in the game, but also upset that X wasn't." Vile said. "Just another wasted opportunity. Also, Capcom needs to hurry up and make Megaman X9 already."
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Post by Brianna Ravenquist on Jul 15, 2011 21:01:13 GMT -8
Brianna bounded in, DJ and Tristan behind her.
"So, this is where they all are?"
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