No experiment is too dangerous! That's science!
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Post by Ayami on Jan 19, 2021 5:54:52 GMT
Anger was raw power... It was true regardless of who you were. No matter what path life took you down or what choices you've made as a person. The frail or the strong, those with mental fortitude and those with no self control, no matter who you were, negative emotion caused ki energy to pour out like a broken dam. It was undeniable that one could reach entirely new levels with anger, one's latent power spiking higher than normally possible. ... But it wasn't an earned power. The water elfen couldn't possibly accept raw power given to her freely. Maybe that kept her from reaching her true potential... But she wasn't ever going to stray away from what she believed was right. She looked sad for a moment as Atsuko explained the intricacies of anger fueled ki... It was something her grandmother had warned her of time and time again. Atsuko was right that near-impossible focus was the correct way. But for all of the effort poured out by the inventor, this wasn't something she was good at."I'm a long way from being able to do something like this consistently... To be honest it was partially boosted by anger."Ayami rubbed her arm awkwardly, averting her gaze from the other two for only a moment before forcing a difficult smile. Being reminded of her shortcomings wasn't easy when they meant showing just how big the gap was between herself and her ambitions. Though she was distracted from the difficult truth as Tomina explained herself and her power. She used fire...And she lost control of it when she was mad? Ayami's eyes lit up like stars as she heard the hybrid utter these words! She swiftly got closer and took careful hold of Tomina's hands - Assuming the half-blood allowed her to do so."You've got control over the elements just like me! And we've got the same weakness? Wow! We're like two halves of the same statue!"The water elfen chuckled as Atsuko stated she was far stronger than the other two. But to Ayami this was just a challenge. She would shoot a determined look at the knight before speaking up."Doesn't matter! I still wanna fight you!"But then Atsuko broke the friendly conversation by bringing up a concerning prospect - Those crooks were far stronger than a petty criminal. They clearly had training... Even Ayami couldn't deny this truth. And it stood to reason that; like the knight hypothesized their leader was the one who trained them and was consequently even stronger. For most this would have been enough to evoke feelings of dread, perhaps fear for one's own life. But for the intrepid inventor...A fiery look of unwavering passion filled her eyes as she gripped her hand into a fist, raising it into a triumphant pose."Well that's all the more reason we can't back down! Someone that strong's just gotta be stopped before they cause even more trouble!"Adding onto that, though Atsuko was determined to keep her identity a closely guarded secret, the water elfen wasn't going to forget the promise that was just made. She flashed the knight a bright grin and a nod of understanding."Okay but don't think I'm gonna forget! You owe me that much later!"With her two newfound friends finally relaxed, Ayami looked between the two of them still smiling. It was clear that just like her they were going to need guidance if they were going to beat this "Dom Remi" guy... And she knew exactly the kind of help that would inspire them to stand up to a true threat."But I think I know someone who can help us with our problem! They're really smart...You'll see! They'd know exactly how to get us in fighting shape! So what do you two say?"The elfen extended her open hand out towards the other two palm facing towards the earth, she wanted to see if they were really up for this or not, so on that same note she resumed speaking after reaching her hand out."Wanna save a town?" Atsuko Tomina
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Post by Atsuko on Jan 19, 2021 6:12:32 GMT
" Maybe you are, but the fact remains that you still did it once." , the Saiyan replies as Ayami begins to lose heart from the topic of discussion. " The more you apply yourself, the easier it becomes. You can't succeed if you don't try at all, however." The Saiyan pauses for a moment. " I'll let you in on a little secret, too. Anger isn't something to fear; you just have to ride it, rather than let it ride you. A little bit of anger helps you focus, and you'll still get an increase to your adrenaline." , Atsuko offered some advice, which probably also gave insight as to how Atsuko was able to carry herself the way she did in a fight." If you'd like, I can arrange some training that would help you both with that particular problem... It will require patience, though." , she couldn't help but finish that last part with a grin, already knowing Tomina was going to hate the idea because of it. But she meant the offer too.
Still, it wasn't like the teasing was a one-sided affair between the sisters. Tomina soon brought up that Ayami already knew her gender. Atsuko sighs a little. " I'll explain why I'm so secretive about it. Although I'm pretty sure you already know the story, Tomina." , the Saiyan replies.
Fortunately, Ayami seemed to be bouncing back now, and expressed her eagerness to be able to fight Atsuko despite the gap between them. Well, it was hard for the Knight to refuse that kind of challenge! " Ha! Keep that spirit, and you'll have no problems making progress. Just let me know when you're ready for that spar." Atsuko would also give a nod as the Elfen stated that Atsuko had better keep her promise. " Of course. I won't go back on my word." , she states, and then listens closely as Ayami begins to reveal that she might know someone that can help get them into a better fighting shape... Needless to say, this intrigued the Albino Saiyan.
She glances over to Tomina, trying to gauge her reaction. But either way it wouldn't stop Atsuko from saying what she thought of the idea. " Well, I can't speak for my sister. But I never turn down the opportunity to improve myself. If you know someone that can oversee my training, that would be excellent." Honestly it would be an interesting change of pace. Barring Rumia, no one was really on a whole other level compared to her. She couldn't contain her excitement over the prospect of meeting a Martial Arts Master... If it went well, maybe she would even be able to surprise Rumia in their next training session together." And I would absolutely never turn down the chance to save people in need." , Atsuko accentuates her final point by slamming her fist into the palm of her other hand. Well, even despite that fight she was just in, she was raring to go...
One got the sense that she never really stopped pushing herself like this. Because of that, she then extends her own hand towards Ayami's... And proceeds to look at Tomina expectantly. Ayami Tomina
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"Interesting. Come at me!"
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Post by Tomina on Jan 20, 2021 3:02:07 GMT
Tomina looked at Ayami in confusion as she grabbed onto her hands. Although she didn’t try to force her way out of the grip. She was too surprised to do anything really. That intensity surprised even Tomina. It wasn’t an emotion she was unfamiliar with, and Atsuko shared her enthusiasm for battle. But she never had encountered someone that was into a conversation this much before. She was kinda put on the spot.
“Heh, I guess we are. I think you and I need to have a talk later.”
Tomina let out a sigh at Atsuko’s insistence on the special training. She rubbed the back of her forehead. “If it has anything to do with that perverted god, then count me out. Her ideas of training are demeaning to me. At least the outfits she tries to get you into actually look good.”
That Kai hit a little bit of a sore spot with Tomina. She wasn’t malicious, but boy did she ever create some embarrassing situations for the hybrid to deal with. Although the sound of training with someone to help them control her elemental abilities was… tempting to say the least. Tomina gave the girl a smirk.
“Sounds like a good time all around. Dealing with thugs and training to get me stronger. Count me in!”
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Post by Ayami on Jan 20, 2021 7:55:27 GMT
Words of encouragement from the albino...It was true. Though it only just barely happened, the water elfen managed to pull off incredible control once already. But the fact remained...It was in a very dire situation where such a thing was necessary. Would Ayami be able to pull this off again in a different scenario? Would she be able to rely on that control when it counted? It wasn't completely clear yet to her just how possible such a thing was. With practice came perfection, just as the saiyan had stated - The inventor certainly wasn't intent on ever giving up. But when the path is narrow the distance feels impossible to cross.But it was a new perspective that brought entirely different insight into the matter. Anger wasn't something to be feared, but to be controlled...Was such a thing even possible? True getting mad at those mobsters allowed her to minimize the damage to nothing more than a minor clean up on the streets, but was it her anger that accomplished that, or was it merely coincidence? It was something that rolled around inside the water elfen's mind...It made her think outside of her own teachings, if even just a little. Ayami simply gave the knight a silent, determined nod."I think I might just take you up on that offer."Training from someone else could prove invaluable. There was no doubt that Grandma Aya's teachings were solid, but there was a growing concern from the elfen that she had reached a plateau. A peak from which there is nowhere else to climb. Perhaps...A new method of teaching was all that was needed. Rather than seeking to climb higher on one mountain, maybe the answer was instead to find a taller mountain. One part of that taller mountain was fighting people stronger than herself."You've got a deal. I'm going to hone my skills and face you in combat one day soon!"Tomina spoke with some confusion, perhaps completely unaccustomed to someone as...Unabashedly friendly as the water elfen, or maybe just unfamiliar. But it seemed she agreed with the assessment that the two were similar in many ways. Perhaps - Tomina stated, the pair would need to speak further about this later. A prospect like this excited the inventor even further! She would simply give the hothead an enthusiastic nod of agreement."Definitely! I wanna know more about your power!"Although...Tomina's comment in regards to the offer confused the younger elfen quite a bit...Who was that the fire elfen had just mentioned???"Perverted wha?"Still...She smiled as the other two brought their hands in, it was clear that all three were onboard with protecting Penguin Village and in the process becoming stronger. She wanted to stay and speak longer, but their time had to be cut short as an electronic beeping sound began to emit from the inventor girl. She raised her hand up in surprise, checking a watch on her wrist. It was time!"Shoot! My boat leaves soon! Okay, this is really important so listen up! You'll wanna find an island called "Beansprout"! It's not far off the coast of south island, it's a crescent shape, ya can't miss it!!!"The water elfen turned and began to run for the docks, it was time to head home! And heading home meant their training could begin full force. Before she reached the ship, Ayami turned around one last time looking to her two new friends...The gaze of a temporary farewell was broken as the inventor gave the pair a parting salute and a wink before turning back to board her ship home once more. So many thoughts raced in her mind...It was thanks to these two that Ayami's world had grown ever larger. Even if the trials ahead were to be arduous, she would never forget this day for as long as she lived.
And she hoped the same was true for Atsuko and Tomina as well.[EXIT] Atsuko Tomina
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Post by Atsuko on Jan 20, 2021 8:14:19 GMT
Tomina decided to comment on a certain someone when it came to the matter of training... The Knight couldn't help but let out another sigh in response. " I don't know why you're complaining. At least you get to wear something that actually covers you. Warriors are not meant to go into battle half-naked." , she retorted.
After a brief silence. " Anyway, I actually have a few tricks of my own, thank you. I was top of my class back at the Monastery. You'll be learning from me, not her." she then adds. Truth be told, Atsuko wasn't sure if she could actually bring other into that kind of training anyway; Rumia said it was for the purpose of training her into a Guardian.
She was insistent about the Knight finding allies, but... Well, she was doing that right now, right? She could imagine the Kai saying something like 'You need to learn to work with others! So just get out there and do it! I can't hold your hand on that!'
... Okay, maybe she didn't have Rumia's personality exactly pegged down yet. But her heart was in the right place, at least. " Don't worry about what she was saying, Ayami. I'll make sure to prepare my lessons for when we meet next!" The Albino Saiyan saw this as a perfect opportunity to learn what it was like to teach others too. This was experience she would need, if she really wanted to be able to restore the Knights of Yama to their full glory. Although all thoughts related to that get interrupted as she hears a beeping noise. The Water Elfen seems way more flustered about it and soon shares details about where to head later." Got it. I'll head over there soon." , she responds. Just like that, Ayami takes off and boards the ship she was talking about earlier. The Knight waves to give her a proper send-off.
With that out of the way... It was just Atsuko and Tomina now. " It's still your decision, Tomina. But you may even get to the point that you don't instantly burn up any clothes you put on." , she teases.
The Knight then takes off in flight before Tomina can make a retort. " See you there, sis!" ... Atsuko was having a little too much fun with a sister on hand, apparently.[Exit Post] Ayami Tomina
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Post by Tomina on Jan 22, 2021 5:36:14 GMT
"Likewise! I want to know more about your water powers! And Rumia... Rumia is a long story that I don't feel like going into right now. Or rather, it's just hard to explain her in general. Ugh..." Tomina rubbed her forehead. Just bringing her up was enough to induce a headache eventually. She raised her head just in time to stick her tongue out at her sister, before taking off an following Atsuko. She didn't know it at the time, but this marked the beginning of something bigger than any of them could imagine.
[Annnnnd that's a wrap!]
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No experiment is too dangerous! That's science!
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Post by Ayami on Feb 1, 2021 21:32:01 GMT
With permission from the rest of staff I've been given the green light to grade both Tomina and Atsuko's part in this thread. So with that out of the way... I had a lot of fun here! Atsuko for your tankiness you've earned 36 PL and 2,400 zenny! Tomina for your sassiness you've ALSO earned 36 PL and 2,400 zenny! I shall now distribute your rewards!
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"Rumia, please. I'm trying to train."
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Post by Atsuko on Feb 1, 2021 21:33:37 GMT
It's Grading Time! Since Raymu is handle the others, I'll handle grading... Ayami ! Who gains 45 PL, which becomes 90 with her weights! She also gains 2,400 Zenny! This brings her totals to: 435 PL and 15,821z! It will be added shortly!
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