Nomura, having heard the rules, deduced easily that her enemy would have to come to her one way or another.
Unconcerned with the light, she reached into her mechanical arm and pulled out a series of drones which took to the air around her.
There were about twelve of them, each one programmed to fly in the path of oncoming attacks and emit a powerful shield before exploding.
Since she wanted her enemy to come to her, she also activated her arm's disassembly function, which doubled as a high energy signature and increased the strength of her arm to just under the maximum. She didn't favor fighting hand-to-hand, however, and instead released a few more drones that buried themselves into the ground around her. Diggers, she called them. The floating suicidal ones were Yojimbo.
((So sorry everyone, got sick on Tuesday and have been either asleep or [*lurches like a zombie and makes zombie grunting noises*] until this morning ^_^
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Quixotica picked her dazed self off the ground after feeling a ground-tremor. Dusting herself off, she began to fly forward...only to hear that the match was over! And she realized she was flying upside down. And the spin was rooming. Maybe she'd better go visit the medbay... With a flash of light, she was sent to the med room for Neimand's gladiators.
It was Star who stood over her port and operated the scanners. The robot's mechanical voice whirred, "You appear to be fine, Quix, you just need some sleep and asprin. Hopefully this taught you something about just flying into combat without thinking."
Mumbling as she sat up, sullen, Quixotica sulked, "Yeah, yeah, Star, I know. I'm gonna go practice deep breathing and meditation with Stinky...it helps me calm down."
Star's head bobbed an affirmative, a learned action for the robot. "Don't fret too much, you'll get another chance."
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Cuore was still drifting through the ballrooms, and had almost given up when he saw a collection of people who looked promising. Then he realized they were just another dancing party. Sighing, he realized he must have missed them, and flew back to Ryjuta's gladiator area. Nothing to do but go there and wait...
((Well....what happened here? It just died all of a sudden....))
((Not a clue. Haven't seen Plague around lately either.))
Arc ID: 475246, "Bringing a Lord to Power"
"I'm only a simple man trying to cling to my tomorrow. Every day. By any means necessary."
-Caldwell B. Cladwell
((I've been waiting for something to happen, I'm still here if it does.))
What do you mean only one gladiator per sponsor?! Elaine shouted at one of the representatives that helped organize each match for the fighters. It says 2 vs.2 doesnt it!? she shouted again, slamming her fist on the gentlemans desk. His computer and monitor shook as he nearly jumped from his seat from Elaines intimidation.
I-it says two on two which means one gladiator from a single master that teams up with someone else during the match, the young man said again with a bit of a stutter.
Dont worry about it, Hyun-ki said with a grin, I didnt really want to fight anyways so you can take this match.
The arena representative raised a finger to interrupt further chatting, Um, Im sorry but the match is closed. Only four fighters are permitted and the limit has been reached.
Elaine began gritting her teeth in annoyance, ready to belt the guy over the head for not mentioning that sooner but Hyun-ki had quickly grabbed her by the shoulders. Hehe, oh well. Too bad. Lets get going then, Elaine, he quickly stated as he dragged his team member away.
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Meanwhile, Ryjuta and Jase were traveling to the medstation to check on Ian who was sitting on an examination table while one of the nurses adjusted his mediport watch. When he saw his sensei enter the room he nearly turned white. Im sorry, master. I know we werent suppose to enter arena matches without permission but I was bored and I was...
The old instructor just smiled warmly, Just dont do it again or I wont be so forgiving.
Forgiving my [censored], Jase mumbled behind him which Ryjuta ignored.
Soon the three were back to their rendezvous area and noticed someone familiar and unfamiliar in the room. Gazer? When did you get back? And who is this intruding in our domain? he asked looking over at Cuore.
The floating orb of bluish energy began to grow and take on a different shape; a tall thin figure with a head that was rather thin and long. His skin was a dull grey and his black hair was tied behind him. The man wore a dark blue robe spotted with stars up his sleeve and loose flowing blue leggings with green stars up the legs. His cape was a simple dark blue on the outside and a pale yellow on the inside that reached down to his bare feet. Obviously he wasn't human but currently he had took the form of a human-like creature to actively interact with others. I am unsure as he would not answer me so I just ignored him, Star-Gazer replied.
You could have summoned me with your watch or telepathically if it was important.
Apparently it wasnt, Gazer answered, turning his incandescent green eyes toward the guest.
Cuore floated in about an inch above the ground and shrugged. "Well, I do need to get another hearing exam in soon, I've been told the left side isn't so great these days...anyway, my stable-head Neimand was interested in a 'Battle of the Bows', a true test of...your..."
Cuore stopped, talking with one hand raised and just floated there with his mouth open. Elaine was fuming her way back with Hyun-ki down the hall, and Cuore couldn't seem to gather his wits, as he continued to mumble mostly incoherently, "...absolutely stunning....archer...wow..."
((I'd like to join in, but can I just jump in now or is it a bad time? Also I have only read the first post so that I know the instructions on the arenas and whatever.))
(OOC: Hey guys, given that this thread had the LEAST activity this weekend...i'm gonna post it here.
On Friday, August 11, 2006, I was in a horrid car accident.
I'm fine, thankfully, though my wrist got strained from a combination of the accident, swimming earlier in the day, and falling off the gurney in the ambulance. Today it started feeling well enough to type this.
In the accident, I lost 2 close friends and my girlfriend was seriously injured. Today, tomorrow, and thursday i'm going to be off doing thing related to funerals and hospital visits.
I'll be fine, i should be back after thursday.
Oh, and my chair broke. so it's hard to sit 
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((Oh my god, Plague, I'm so sorry. ))
Arc ID: 475246, "Bringing a Lord to Power"
"I'm only a simple man trying to cling to my tomorrow. Every day. By any means necessary."
-Caldwell B. Cladwell
((. . . Oh my.
. . . My condolences. . .
. . . I'm afraid I never know what to say to things like this. . . sorry. . .))
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((. . . Oh my.
. . . My condolences. . .
. . . I'm afraid I never know what to say to things like this. . . sorry. . .))
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((Same ))
Arc ID: 475246, "Bringing a Lord to Power"
"I'm only a simple man trying to cling to my tomorrow. Every day. By any means necessary."
-Caldwell B. Cladwell
((I sorta had to emote, because, well, words are hard to come up with...))
((...Jeeze...))
((Wow...I'm sorry man....I hope you can recover))
(OOC: i'll be fine, most likely. Just someone do me a favor and inform the GMs of the other RPs i'm in )
((I'm really sorry for your loss and I hope everything will soon be okay, Plague.
I haven't posted cause the other threads are running me through the wringer but I should be able to stay caught up now.))
Ryjuta waited a bit as Cuores voice began to trail off. That sounds like a most entertaining match but Im afraid it is up to Elaine if she wants-
Ian looked to Cuore then to Elaine, who had her arms crossed as she thought of her decision, then back to Cuore. Hey! Dont go making googly eyes at *my* Elaine! he interrupted his masters words, Ive had my eye on her first so-
What!? Elaine interrupted, Maybe you should grow a little more hair before you go chasin women older than yourself.
You didnt tell me you liked Elaine, Jase said, twiddling his thumbs and staring down at his feet.
Ive got plenty of hair! Ian shouted, Im covered with hair! You couldnt tell if I were a man or beast if you saw how hairy! he exaggerated. He continued to jabber on but everyone pretty much began to ignore him.
You humans and your primal need to impress the opposite sex is amusing, Gazer said with a shake of his head.
Hey, Ian is the exception not the rule, Hyun-ki responded to Gazer, Ive long severed any desire for such relationships to focus on the true path.
If thats the only way to find the true path, I think Ill take the detour first, Ian said with a chuckle.
Everyone continued to talk and yell while Ryjuta simply grit his teeth. His eyebrow was twitching, a habit Ian picked up from him, and he began clenching his fist. SILENCE! Everyone stopped and quickly turned to the master. Ahem, yes an archery match. What say you Elaine?
Sure, sounds like fun. If its just a friendly match, Id like to meet my opponent before the match, she answered to Cuore.
((Very, very sorry to hear about things Plauge I hope things get better and everyone is taking things as best they can...))
Cuore blinked a few times, then cleared his throat. "Right, right, if you'll follow me I can take you to meet our bowman. I'm fairly sure Neimand would be willing to let each of you agree on match parameters and set it up yourselves."
Looking at Ian, the peacebringer chuckled, "You've got a lot to learn about women, kid. Try calming those hormones, and then maybe someone like me can give you some pointers about how to actually be nice to a lady."
Setting down on the ground lightly, Cuore composed himself and offered an arm to Elaine in an elegant bow ((prepared to either take her arm, or smoothly transition from bow to walking depending)), "If the lady would allow me to escort her to her opponent?"
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Looking at Ian, the peacebringer chuckled, "You've got a lot to learn about women, kid. Try calming those hormones, and then maybe someone like me can give you some pointers about how to actually be nice to a lady."
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Ian's brow twitched, "I may have a lot to learn but I'm knowledgeable, none the less. It's just Elaine teases me all the time."
"Whatever," Elaine sighed, "Let's just meet this Neimand guy." She slipped her hand under Cuore's arm and put her other hand on his forearm, letting him lead her out.
Ian just growled as they walked out, staring a hole through Cuore. "You know I'm always here if she dumps you, Ian," Jase tentatively said.
"Shut up," was all Ian could say.
((We're bringing this board back even if I have to brainwash all of you to do it, now gimmie some ideas....))
((Sorry, I've been moving in to a new place. I'll be picking up with the glads, setting up an exhibition, and PMing other masters about setting up fights in the near future...))
((Oh ok cool))
(OOC: I'm back to 'normal' if anyone wants to pick up...)
((Ill pick up if we get more matches going.))
Super Roby fell to the ground.
"After all this time, Super Roby has finally met his match! No matter what Super Roby does, the scary light doesn't go off! Super Roby is a failure!" He began to mew piteously.