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Post by Takano Hirai on May 11, 2019 19:15:47 GMT
Takano would finish off his hot chocolate as Estrella's gear came bursting in through the doorway. Well, probably not the smartest idea to pull out guns in the middle of a cafe, but she was the human after all. Maybe she knew about some kind of cultural thing Takano didn't understand. Reaching to his side, Takano would produce a small wallet. Luckily Soul society provided him with a decent sum of Yen before his departure, which he would use to pay for both of their drinks. "You're right, I'm kind of starting to like this place too. It'd suck to see it get blown up. There's a small park about a mile out, in this rain no one will be out. We can fight there. Assuming you're ok with fighting in the rain" Takano would stand and glance outside once more. "I'll meet you over there" As he walked to the door he would produce a cigarette and light it up, taking an inhale. "By the way, I am a pretty skilled healer. If things get a bit too...violent, I'll try to make sure neither of us are too seriously injured"
Takano would remove his Konpaku and pop it in his mouth, releasing his soul from the Gigai. He would take a seat underneath on of many trees to help keep him covered from the rain. As he waited for Estrella, Takano would prepare an Enkosen early, hoping to catch the girl off guard during their first bout. It was unlikely he’d get the first hit in, so it was better to fend off her attacks until she tired out. Hopefully this fight wouldn’t last too long. “Taki, what if you lose…” “Then I lose. I’m not planning on double crossing or anything, if that’s what you’re thinking” “But won’t the mission be failed…” “Can’t win every fight, can’t succeed at every mission. We just got to hope for the best” Lady ArcadiaTakano HiraiSUMMARY
Direct Damage:
Enemy Attack #1:
0 Stacks of Endure
At Will Bakudo-5 | +3 Reishi
Bonus Action Enkosen | +20 WP | -15 Reishi
ACTIVE EFFECTS
Alacrity | +10 to Defense while above 50% HP
FIGHTING STYLE
Spiritual
TRAITS
Composure
Endure
Alacrity
EQUIPMENT
OTHER ITEMS
SUPER ATTACKS
Chiyukaze | Spiritual Single | Versatile | Shock | -15 Reishi
TECHS
Enkosen 0/1
Kaido 0/1
LEGENDARY
CURRENT EDGE 0
HP: 65/65 | Reishi: 103/115 | Willpower: 20/20 | DEF: 70 (65) | DMG DIE: d12 | ACC: +30
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Post by Lady Arcadia on May 12, 2019 17:39:38 GMT
Slowly, in the horizon, still murky and foggy due to the rain hitting the ground for hours, a feminine silhouette started to form, slowly approaching the tree next to which Takano stood and prepared. The silhouette was holding up two pistols, one with each hand, and carried a noticeable blue glow in its chest, a trademark of the Ghostbuster Suit's fusion reactor, powering both all of its gadgets and utilities as well as Estrella's Rose coilguns. Pellets of rain were hitting the metallic surface of the suit, releasing a peculiar clank sound, and the pistols silently hummed, the hi-tech equipment within their barrels warming up for a bout.
The shrouded woman was quick to notice her adversary standing next to the tree, and, opting to not grant the Shinigami the chance to deal the first blow, chose to strike first. The pistols in her hands spun and fidgeted before both of them took aim towards the tree, followed by a giggling snicker echoing across the empty park. Until suddenly, a wave of bullet fire started barreling towards Takano. Hundreds leaving their cartridges in mere seconds and flying across the air, breaking apart the fog on the way.
Defensive Phase
Defensive Techniques and Items Activated:
MALE MERCY
[ATTACK] - atk vs def - result
[ATTACK] - atk vs def - result
Offensive Phase
Bonus Action:
Standard Action 1: Lock and Load (Condense - Add 2 damage dice to next Super Atk, make it immune to Guard and RM), -5 reishi
At-Will: Assault
Standard Action 2: Bullet Hell (Slashing Zanjutsu Barrage), -7 reishi
Accuracy - 9APHE1mE1d100+40
Accuracy (Assault) - 1d100+40
Damage - 5d12+5
(CRITICAL! +13 damage)
At-Will: Fusion Core Reactor (Bakudo-5) - Recover 3 Reishi.
Passive Modifiers
Assault usage: 1/2
Recuperate reishi recovered: 0/50
Willpower: 0
Technique uses remaining:
Utsutsemi: 0/1
Speed Clones: 0/1
Stats
HP - 50/50
Reishi - 106/115
Defense - 80 (70)
Zanjutsu:
Accuracy mod - +40
Damage die - Rank 7 (d12+1)
Kido:
Accuracy mod - +0
Damage die - Rank 1 (d3)
Traits
Weapon Trait - Spiritual (Bakudo-5): At-will. Restore either 3 Reishi or 3 HP to yourself or an ally (cannot be incapacitated)
Alacrity: Passive. +10 def while above 50% HP.
Efficiency: Passive. Barrage-type Super Atks cost 3 less ki.
Assault: As an at-will action roll two d100s for each accuracy roll you make with Super Attacks. Use the better of the two rolls for each. 2 uses.
Items
Advisor: As a passive effect upon equipping you choose any three traits, so long as you meet any requirements for them.
Techniques
Bullet Hell III (Zanjutsu Barrage - 3 damage dice/Slashing - crits at 85+), -7 reishi
Utsutsemi (Bonus Action. As a bonus action you avoid two non-critical attacks that would have hit you during your turn. Considered a Movement technique.), -20 reishi
Speed Clones (Bonus Action. As a bonus action you avoid damage from all damage dice that roll a natural 8 or lower during your turn. If you take zero damage from an attack this way, it counts as fully avoided. Considered a Movement technique.), -15 reishi
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Post by Takano Hirai on May 12, 2019 22:47:13 GMT
As Takano leaned back against the tree waiting for Estrella to arrive, he couldn’t help but feel a tinge of regret at how he managed things. He really wasn’t cut out for all this social crap. If they had sent someone a bit more charismatic maybe this wouldn’t of had to break out into a fight. Or if he had handled things a bit better… “Taki…” “Yeah?” “You suck at talking to people…” “Heh, yeah I know. Guess that’s what happens when you spend all your time in a lab or staring at hollows…” “But that’s ok…” Takano would pause, reaching into his robe’s pockets to produce a cigarette. As he lit it, he’d give a slight grin. “Yeah, I guess it is-” Suddenly, as if out of nowhere, a giant swarm of bullets would break the fog in front of him. Takano would not be able to react nearly fast enough to dodge the swarm, instead throwing up his enkosen to cover his head. Bullets would graze and tear through his flesh, blood beginning to soak and shred his robes. As the swarm would finish, Takano would drop his Enkosen and arms down to his sides, eyes still wide from what just occurred. “I…” He’d manage to sputter out before falling to his knees and finally to the ground. Blood would leak from his mouth as attempted to remain conscious, failing as shock and blood loss finally beat him into darkness. “Taki?” He’d hear before finally succumbing. Lady ArcadiaTakano Hirai SUMMARY |
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Post by Lady Arcadia on May 13, 2019 5:52:56 GMT
For a few seconds, Estrella did not even believe what she was seeing. There was no chance that a Shinigami would fall to a barrage that easily. The comparison to Vayle popped up in her head - she was able to endure several of her attacks, waste away the bullets she had stored for the battle, and ultimately defeat her in a climactic finish. So, Estrella reloaded her weapons and remained on guard, expecting a some sort of feint or a surprise attack, until it finally became clear that Takano was not going to be standing up. The man was lying on the ground like a rock, not a single twitch came from him, his blood started smearing the grass underneath from several holes.
...huh.
She hasn't improved her weaponry that much since the fight with Shale? She had implemented some internal cooling mechanisms in her dual pistols and brought more cartridges to increase her longevity, but that was basically it... Maybe Takano wasn't bluffing when he said that he was a scientist and thus nowhere near the same level as the other Shinigami, perhaps?
"Hellooo? Earth to ghost world, respond!" Estrella exclaimed and knelt down next to the unconscious Takano. The thought to check his pulse popped into her mind, but she quickly remembered that she didn't even know whether Souls like Takano even had something like a pulse.
The fact that this was a Soul also meant that she... didn't know how to deal with him. She can't exactly pull someone invisible to anyone but herself and a few others into a hospital, right?
"Now what do I do with you..."
(279 words)
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Post by Takano Hirai on May 13, 2019 17:28:54 GMT
Takano would remain silent and still for quite a while. The barrage of bullets had caught him completely off guard, and managed to hit him in almost every vital area aside from his head. Luckily he had brought up that Enkosen just in time. Though he had expected the two to meet up and discuss matters a bit more, it would seem Estrella had another idea. Finally, after about ten minutes or so of silence, a bolt of electricity would launch from Takano’s Zanpakuto and into Takano. The sudden bolt would finally awaken the injured Shinigami, who would proceed to roll on his side and hold his torso. He was hoping to try and stem some of the bleeding, but given there were just so many bullet wounds, he couldn’t really do anything to stop it. “C-Chiyu, I can’t-” “You spent too much of your Reishi with the Enkosen… You can’t use Kaido right now…” “D-damn…” Takano would roll over onto his back, continuing to hold his chest. The pain was beginning to numb a bit, probably due to the blood loss. He’d glance over at Estrella. “C-cheap shot…” He’d manage to get out. After which, Takano would simply lay back on the ground hoping that his wounds would just heal faster than they were killing him. Shinigami could survive serious wounds such as this, but those were usually the stronger ones. Takano didn’t exactly have that high of a Reiryoku. Lady Arcadia
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Post by Lady Arcadia on May 14, 2019 8:00:50 GMT
Oh. Guess all her worry over Takano's health was unnecessary and the nearest hospital won't have to scratch their heads over operating an invisible patient. Suddenly, the Shinigami pulled himself onto his back and started healing, and started muttering a name Estrella hasn't heard before. Was he speaking out his last letters home or something? Unlikely. As wounded as he was, as much like a human version of a Swiss cheese he looked, he was still able to breathe and speak. If he doesn't die from blood loss, his magical soul reaper powers should be able to pull him through.
Estrella spun her pistols in her hands and shoved them into their holsters insider her armor's thighs, then folded her arms and spoke:
"Cheap shot? Really? You're supposed to be ghost soldiers or something. It isn't cheap if it works and you should know that." At least, that's how Estrella's line of thought went. "So then. I win, and you get to tell Soul Society that nothing of note happened here. I need a bit more time to prepare before I can take on your higher-ups."
Grinning, the woman sat down next to the lying Takano. "But hey, if you need some good news, I cracked how that device you gave me works. Took me a bit of time to pop it open and have my superpower work its wonder, but I've got it. It does some weird fundamental force fluctuations to tap into a fifth one, I assume that's what the whole Reishi thing is supposed to be? Haven't actually seen such a mechanism before and it's gonna be hard to repeat with earthly equipment, but at least I've got the basics down."
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Post by Takano Hirai on May 14, 2019 21:57:58 GMT
Takano would begin to chuckle slightly as he leaned himself up against the tree he had been sitting by before. He’d reach into his pocket and pull out his pack of cigarettes, which have numerous bullet holes in it. After examining it for a bit, he’d remove a single undamaged cigarette. After placing the cigarette in his mouth he would point his finger over the tip of it “Hado-31, Shakkaho” A tiny orb just the size of a marble would appear, burning the tip of the cigarette. Takano took one large inhale before leaning his head back. “I don’t know what you’re talkin about… I just said I’d leave you alone” He’d exhale. “I’m sure they’ll love to hear how cheap of a fighter you are…” Takano began to cough, spitting some blood to his side. “And good job, you discovered Reishi… Good luck tryin to do anything with it…” Takano’s Zanpakuto would begin to glow slightly, surrounding Takano in a bright green aura. “Thanks Chiyu…” The aura would begin to dull the pain quite a bit. Though she couldn’t heal him with such low Reishi, she could certainly help to dull the pain. The technique she used basically cut off Reishi flow to the majority of his injured areas. It was dangerous, as any part cut off from his Reishi flow would be unmovable, but it wasn’t like he could do anything anyways. Hell, If Estrella wanted to finish him off there was no real way for him to stop it. Not that he thought she would. Lady Arcadia |
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Post by Lady Arcadia on May 15, 2019 12:30:06 GMT
Seeing Takano repeat his point from before, Estrella blinked, unsure where the Shinigami was trying to get that. Or did he simply not hear what she said?
"Again with your cheap shot complaints? You're supposed to be a military. Or a police, I don't know, both of us are well aware that I'm no professional in how that afterlife of yours works. The point is that it's not a profession where you're supposed to complain about cheap shots, that's kinda how you're supposed to operate in the first place." Hopefully, that explains Estrella's point to him. The Marquise, seeing that Takano was no threat at this point, pressed a button on her holo-pad upon activation - the Ghostbuster suit on her body autonomously peeled itself off and folded into a box, complete with wheels and a handle for easy pulling.
"And besides, you're supposed to be a scientist, too, so you should know that what works is really what matters."
Estrella pulled out her purse, pulled out a few coins and flinged them towards Takano's limp body, stating:
"That one was for paying for my cup of chocolate. Keep the change, I can even give you more if you want, to buy something nice. Because from what I've heard from Vayle... you live a sad existence out there in the Soul Society."
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Post by Takano Hirai on May 15, 2019 13:50:23 GMT
It seemed the only thing either of them would be dealing today would be passive aggressive remarks. Shame, really. From what Takano had heard Estrella seemed to be a good but misguided person. Maybe this was for the best anyhow, he really didn't wish to fight her or really even get sent on this mission. Takano would lean back and remove the cigarette from his mouth, blowing a puff of smoke to his side at Estrella dropped coins on him. "It may be sad for Vayle, but it's my home. I wouldn't have it any other way" Takano would give a slight grin. "Well, what am I supposed to be? A military dude, Police, or scientist? I'm just a scientist, Estrella. Biologist to be more specific. Though I am combat trained, I'm not exactly very good at it…" Takano would take another draw from his cigarette. "In Soul society, we believe in fighting with honor… At least most of us do. But yeah, you're right, I should of expected it. What can I say, I had other things to think about" Takano glanced down at the money on his chest. "I don't really need any of your money, by the way. They give me some everytime I come here" Takano leaned his head back and sighed again, hoping that his Reishi would return fast enough for him to actually perform Kaido today. He was tired, hungry, sore, and had several bullet holes that he could do without. The mission was over and he failed it. Pretty badly actually. He might of even been embarrassed if he cared for combat. Lady Arcadia |
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Post by Lady Arcadia on May 16, 2019 7:33:44 GMT
Seeing Takano outright refuse her money solicited a frown from Estrella. It's a good thing he didn't outright throw those coins back at her - that's supposed to be her thing, not his!
"That one was for paying for my hot chocolate. I can pay for myself, you know. So it's only fair that you get compensated for sometyhing you had no business in wasting money on." She can waste money any way she likes, sure, but she's got enough of it that she probably wouldn't be able to burn through her reserves in a hundred years if she tried. Someone like a Shinigami, even if they receive a some sort of pension when arriving here, don't have such a luxury.
"Well then..." Estrella muttered, having stated her case, and grabbed onto the handle of her box of folded armor and weaponry, dragging it along. The rain was slowly starting to subside - perfect, because her umbrella was integrated into her Ghostbuster suit and she wasn't going to unfold it and put it on just to protect herself from the rain. Before she departed to leave Takano to heal by himself, Estrella glanced towards him over her shoulder and finished:
"Take care, pretty-face."
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