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Post by Ayami on Feb 27, 2021 6:02:46 GMT
Seeing Tomina fired up in her own strangely reserved way was inspiring to the elfen inventor. That she was able to tough it out when she was clearly exhausted from the effort expended...But none the less determined to continue forward anyway, it helped remind Ayami of her own resolve, and why she was doing this. Although when Tomina questioned why she had been sapped of her ability to move from just that one moment...The young mechanic provided her own theories."Actually, I might have an idea as to why. I think it has something to do with tapping too deeply into our powers. Yesterday I experienced something similar; my control felt...Sharper than before, but as a result I ended up passing out even though the effort I expended wasn't any different from before! I think there's something about us...Our makeup, that makes pressing our power beyond what our bodies can handle cause a sort of "reboot" of our bodies and minds. Combined with how high your power flared up and I think I have a pretty solid working theory!"The matriarch gave a nod after listening to Ayami's theory crafting, having her own thoughts to add to this as she spoke up."Deep Focus is also a very draining technique for those accessing it for the first time. Maybe if there's some merit to what she's saying then the combined effort has led to your fatigue. Rest for a moment, you're going to need to be prepared for our next training exercise."Meanwhile Atsuko's very first reaction to Tomina's burst of power was something rather unexpected..."That's rad". A catchphrase often used by their very own resident mechanic! Upon hearing this Ayami immediately perked up and wrapped an arm around the saiyan knight's shoulder, grinning as her eyes practically glowed with excitement!"I know right?! I've gotta try that sometime!"... Right now they both looked awfully similar, it wasn't just the borrowed catchphrase in this instance! Aya looked completely shocked for a moment...The poor woman couldn't exactly cope with two girls just like Ayami."Oh no now there are two of them...Dear Patron Goddess please spare me."She sighed, shaking her head as the albino knight thankfully returned to her normal self and wasn't locked into an eccentric ball of energy like her granddaughter. as for the saiyan's question, the old woman was all too happy to answer."Ayami dear, go fetch Tomina a cup of tea. The herbal kind. The natural herbs of this island will help revitalize her."The mechanic gave a cheerful nod and hurried off to go make a pot of herbal tea. With her off taking care of things Aya sat down on the floor, looking up at the sisters."Master Gaizo is a close friend of this family, he has been for years. He slayed many demons alongside my father and...I suppose they gained a sort of brotherly bond from those days. My father...Mmm, well, when he was...Unable to train me further, he made Gaizo promise to train me in his absence."There was a tone of hesitance in her voice when she mentioned her father...As if it were a difficult subject to bring up. If she were pressed on it she would relent and tell them more, but on her own...She wasn't willing to subject them to THAT story. She gave a sigh and continued telling her story."...And so Master Gaizo took it upon himself to learn my family's school, with this diligent training he helped me finish mastering the Godslayer arts. Without him...My family's legacy may well have been permanently scarred. He is actually still alive and well if you can believe it! The old fool has kept himself in great health after all this time. He runs an orphanage in South City, teaching the poor orphaned kids of this region how to respect others, and how to defend themselves. He has essentially taken it upon himself to act as a surrogate father for those who have the misfortune of lacking one."Aya smiled, looking at the both of them."While I don't believe there is anything he can teach you, I won't stop you from seeking him out if you wish. Perhaps I'm wrong and you can learn a thing or two."A man who took care of orphans...Something that might have hit a little too deeply for Tomina, but this was different. Gaizo was not a cold business man running an orphanage because he had to, from Aya's words of deep respect, and the way she described him, it was clear he was a saintly old man..."I have nothing but the utmost respect for Master Gaizo. I have tried to model my teachings after him, and...Though my granddaughter can be somewhat rowdy at times...I think I've done a decent enough job raising her, wouldn't you say?"Her expression changed to a determined, steely eyed stare as she looked at Tomina. The old master gave a nod..."Good. You shouldn't be satisfied with what you've accomplished. Keep pressing forward and one day I know you can reach true mastery. Not just in Deep Focus, but in your own power too. And...If you'll have me, I wish to continue mentoring you. Even after your personal matters in Penguin Village are tended to. The same goes for you child of Micaela. You both have incredible potential. I feel a personal sense of responsibility for helping you realize that potential now that I've seen the passion in your hearts." Atsuko Tomina
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Post by Atsuko on Feb 27, 2021 15:18:37 GMT
Well, seems like Ayami was just as excited to test out that newfound power that Tomina showcased. The Knight can't help but nod in agreement with that, even as the mechanic wraps an arm around her in an excited show of camaraderie. " Seems we've taken the same thing away from it, then." , Atsuko muses.
Tomina reacting the way she did only prompted the Saiyan to shrug. " I get passionate about things too." , she gave a somewhat joking answer; but it was also a serious one. If there was one thing that everyone in this room would learn, it's that the Knight LOVED training. She just didn't feel in her element unless she managed to get some hard work in each day.
It did seem that both Ayami and Tomina were curious about what she was inspired with, though. The Saiyan could at least share her initial thoughts. " Well, I'll have to try developing it later on my own time. But the idea of gathering up a huge amount of energy and expelling it all at once has some pretty interesting implications..." , the Albino Saiyan pauses for a moment. " You could greatly increase force and momentum with it. But it's all theory right now, I'd have to come up with a good way to actually use it for prolonged periods. It would be a fatal flaw if the user was left completely drained afterwards." Well, all of that certainly proved that it was nothing but theory at the moment. But hey, the greatest Martial Arts had to start from somewhere, right? That aside, she couldn't help but smile as Aya expressed her exasperation about having to deal with TWO Ayamis, instead of just one... " Haha. I don't think I can match her intensity all the time... But I have my moments." With that, the Master then begins to explain everything about Gaizo; and it was a rather interesting story. Especially to hear that he was still alive! Huh, it could be worth checking in with him later. But that would be well after their training, and after the fight at Penguin Village. Dom Remi and his gang needed to be stopped. Still, there were a few things here that Atsuko noticed... First was the respect that Aya showed towards Gaizo, for very good reasons. But second was that her father seemed to be a touchy subject for her." It sounds like Gaizo is a great man. I wouldn't mind meeting him once things have calmed down." , she comments now that the story had been finished. " I did notice that you don't seem to hold the same admiration for your father -- and I won't pry any further into that." The Saiyan then adds. The Knight then glances over at Ayami, smiling softly as Aya mentions that she felt as though she had done a good job at raising her. Atsuko gives a nod at that. " Yeah. She seems really happy here, and I know how much she looks up to you, too." But then of course, came the subject of how they were far from done here. Along with a rare opportunity of Aya taking on two pupils even beyond their efforts in saving Penguin Village. Atsuko was a bit surprised by this, but was honored nonetheless. " I would be glad to continue my training with you. I know that there is a lot I can still learn." Atsuko fell silent for a moment. She seemed a little tense for a moment, but then begins to speak once more. " I may be hoping for a bit much. But like Tomina, I have a power inside of me that is incredibly difficult to control. With Micaela's guidance, I was able to lock that power away. But I know that if I can learn to use it... The world would be much safer for it." She considers how to explain it for a moment. But then realizes that there is the chance that Aya already knows what it is. " Are you familiar with Saiyans, and the Oozaru transformation?" , she then queries.
Should Aya say that she isn't familiar, then the Saiyan would proceed to offer a full explanation of it; the same one that Tomina and Ayami had already heard before. Ayami Tomina
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Post by Tomina on Feb 27, 2021 22:04:35 GMT
Tomina listened to Ayami curiously, her red eyes focused on the other girl as she presented a theory on what may have happened. It was a sound idea: they both were users of elemental powers after all. Aya added onto that with saying the Deep Focus was naturally tiring. Tomina then shrugged her shoulders.
“Those are some working theories. Although It doesn’t explain why we’re so elementally inclined in the first place. I tried doing too much a minute ago, I know that much.”
Tomina chuckled at Aya’s exasperation over the knight and Ayami. It was a little surprising to see Atsuko act like that too, if only for a moment. “I mean, I know you like a good fight, and love learning techniques. But “rad”? Is that outfit affecting your brain too?”
And indeed, Atsuko went into great detail as to what she had inspired in her. She wanted to create her own version of the technique that Tomina had displayed. Tomina nodded, leaning forward and grasping the table to support herself.
“Yeah, you certainly wouldn’t want to end up like me. I’ve got to find a way to use this without exhausting myself. Maybe we can work on that together.”
Aya then explained who Gaizo was. She looked at Aya in surprise as she told him that he ran an orphanage, and also hunted demons. At first, when she heard about the orphanage, her face brightened up. He sounded like a genuinely nice guy. What everyone might find odd was that her face fell a little at the mention of demon hunting.
“I wish I had grown up in his orphanage. I want to meet him sometime, even if I don’t learn any techniques from him. Aya, what do you know about demons? Are they all predestined to be evil? If Gaizo had to slay them, does that mean they’re all rotten to the core?”
Tomina couldn’t help but think of Lucy, who had tried so hard to fight her inner demons. But in the end, she couldn’t help but try and open Makai. Wherever that was. Tomina grasped the teacup with both hands once Ayami put it in front of her. She took a sip, regarding the old woman with her red eyes.
“I think I’ll take you up on that offer, Sensei. I know that I have a lot that I have to learn. Can’t hurt to learn a little more from the place that’s helped me a hell of a lot already, can it?”
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Post by Ayami on Feb 27, 2021 23:57:10 GMT
Ayami returned with the tea, smiling as Tomina took it. The hybrid's curiosity of them being elemental users was...Unfortunately something Ayami wondered about herself. She lacked theories in that department and could only make base guesses. Why were they elemental users to begin with? As far as both Ayami and Tomina knew, they were human. The elfen inventor rubbed her chin in curiosity..."I wish I could give you a solid answer Mina. All I can guess is maybe we were born with some kinda recessive gene..."Theories aside, Aya shook her head when Atsuko mentioned that she didn't seem to respect her father. Far from it, she held just as much respect for him as she did for Gaizo. It was...Difficult for her to speak of it, but she tried her best to explain given the circumstances."No, my father is someone I look up to even now. My hesitance is in his passing. I would...Rather not speak of it in front of my granddaughter, but if you so wish I may be able to tell you later."Ayami perks up and looks over at her grandmother as she takes a seat next to the fire user."What was that Gramma?"The old woman simply shakes her head."Nothing Dear. Drink your tea."The master smiled as Tomina seemed to speak so fondly of the man, wishing she could have grown up underneath his guidance. Aya could only give a nod in response."If you both are so certain about meeting him then I will give you the name of his orphanage. I have no doubt he would like to meet students of mine."Tomina asked what Aya knew of demons...The matriarch lowered her head for a moment, speaking seriously, all of her cheerfulness gone in an instant."Demons are the mortal enemies of humanity, and of my family. For as long as my family has existed we have trained under the Godslayer school in order to destroy their corrupted legions. Their reach is far rarer now than it was in ancient times, but we are still diligent in keeping an eye on things. Predestined to be evil...That is...Difficult to say. They are all born from the dark goddess of the underworld, a being of pure evil that opposes the living, they are born to be evil, but...I cannot say for certain that means they can never be capable of good. There are outliers in all living beings, although I would not personally trust them...Their connection to the dark goddess means they have been programmed to despise humanity in all forms. The Patron Deity gave us this martial art in order to defend Earth from the dark goddess."Upon hearing both Atsuko and Tomina agree to become fully fledged students underneath her, Aya finally returned to smiling. It made her happy that she would have a hand in helping to raise such powerful heroes with good hearts. She gave both of them a nod."It's settled then. I still have much more to teach all of you."Ayami smiled brightly, looking at Tomina and then Atsuko, a cheerful glow in her eyes."Great!!! We're all gonna be students together now! You two are gonna learn so much! Just you wait and see!!" Atsuko Tomina
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Post by Atsuko on Feb 28, 2021 1:14:48 GMT
Atsuko brings a hand to her chin as she ponders the implication of her elementally-inclined friends... " Hmm... I could probably ask Rumia about it. I'm sure she would have the answers." , the Knight offers. Sometimes it was easy to overlook that she was currently in a relationship with a God of Creation. Not sure how that happens so often, really...
Despite that, Tomina continued to tease about the choice of words that Atsuko used earlier. It once more prompts the Saiyan to give a light shrug. " It just felt right. I blame Ayami. She got me started." , she mentions with a small grin. Still, it seemed like Tomina was in agreement that any technique that rendered you unable to move was definitely not a good thing. That was going to be the main difficulty in a crafting such a power... You had to learn how to do away with that particular issue.
If you couldn't, then it became too much of a gamble to rely on. But that was what training was for. All the theory-crafting could take place in a secure location. If it had any merits in live combat, then it would be discovered first through training. " If I can find anything out about it, I'll be sure to show it to you all." Up next was Aya explaining that she didn't dislike her father. But what happened to him was apparently a deep-seated trouble for the Master. The Knight gives a calm nod, knowing not to press any further, especially with Ayami present. But now, the conversation had turned to Gaizo, with Tomina wondering aloud if all Demons were truly evil and only ever capable of being such. It was an interesting philosophical debate that no one seemed to really have the answer to.
But what Aya had to say didn't sound very good. The Knight sat silent, wondering what she might be able to contribute to this, but... She hadn't dealt with any Demons personally. From the stories she grew up with, she knew that more often than not, they were bad news and better left alone, or defeated. She also had a pretty good idea who that dark goddess was. But none of that seemed like the things that her sister wanted to hear right now.
As if being able to read the room perfectly, the sword at her side begins to glow, and then the light dances out to the middle of the room, away from any particular tables or furniture, and forms into a person! What lay before everyone now looked a lot like Atsuko; but there was a total lack of armor, and those blue robes she was famous for wearing were now colored red. And the ensemble overall looked more like a dress... A revealing, see-through dress. There was not a lot of her figure left to the imagination. Despite how this might put everyone off-center, this mysterious new arrival crosses her arms and nods with a proud grin." That's where I come in! I'm Excalibur, I'm an expert on all things to do with Demons!" , that was a pretty confident tone of voice. It soon became pretty clear that this individual was telling the complete truth. Why? Well...." To begin with. The Demons that were fought in ancient times are nothing like the Demons of today." , she explains as she proceeds over to the table that everyone has gathered around, and she takes a seat. With a wave of the hand, several small projections form on top of the table.
Two of them, in fact. One resembled Goku, and another resembled Broly -- although the question of if anyone recognized them was going to be another thing entirely. " Let's begin with something you can easily grasp. Some beings are born with a greater innate power than others." She points towards the projection of Goku, and the fighter powers up to Super Saiyan. " This is a Saiyan that has managed to ascend to a higher form; known as Super Saiyan. Practically every Saiyan is capable of this." She then points towards the projection of Broly. Just like the other, he powers up into a new form, but his transformation looks quite a bit different from the one that Goku went through. Both in terms of appearance and power. " This is a Legendary Super Saiyan. What exactly happened here is difficult to explain, but you can think of it like being born with the right genes. All the stuff in the exactly right places to make them into something more." With another wave of the hand, another two projected figures appear. One in front of Goku which just looked like a normal Saiyan, and just like the figure behind him, he tranasforms into a Super Saiyan. There was also one in front of Broly, and this one looked remarkably like Atsuko -- in fact, it was! When she powered up, she took up a form that seemed more like a blend between the normal form, and the legendary form." These qualities can be passed on -- by the way, don't pay too much attention to the examples here. It's just to make things easier to click." , Excalibur adds with a small grin. " So. On this side, you have normal Saiyans." , she gestures to the 'Goku line'." And on the other, you have the Legendary Saiyans." , she gestures to the 'Broly line'." It's pretty similar for Demons. Or rather, it became that way because of the ancient wars we went through with them. There used to be a time where every Demon was Primordial -- just like our example here." , she points to Broly once more." But practically all existing cases of this have been wiped out. There's the chance for dormant descendants to remain, but the slate has more or less been wiped clean." , she pauses for a moment. " I'm telling you all of this because Primordial Demons came directly from the Dark Goddess herself. They were her personal creations, and they were indeed nothing but pure evil." She admits, knowing that the atmosphere was no doubt heavy now, but she quickly elaborates. " But that's not true of the new Demons. Without going into a LOT more exposition, and possibly dealing with red tape... The important thing to know here is that the Demons of today are nothing like the ones back then. Power-wise, personality-wise -- all of it." She waves her hand once more and the projections fade. " That being said, most Demons do still come from dark places. They're all from corrupted lines, and their weakness and tendencies towards violent and cruel actions are much more potent than it is for everyone else." Excalibur then looks over to Tomina. " The important thing to take away from this... Is that they can learn to be more. But it's incredibly difficult. You have to go in knowing that it may not work out -- and as painful as that is, it's not your fault." Atsuko was a little surprised to hear all of this information dropped at once, along with the apparent implication that she was some kind of... Legendary Super Saiyan. " Well... Guess that's something else I have to look into and come to terms with later..." Just another thing she had to ask Rumia about when she had the chance. Ayami Tomina Notes: No, Atsuko isn't related to Broly. (Obviously. She'd be part Brenchian because of Cheelai)
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Post by Tomina on Feb 28, 2021 1:39:16 GMT
Tomina wasn’t smart in the way Ayami was. So she could only nod her head along to Ayami’s theory. Whatever the reason for their abilities were, Tomina was just going to have to master it. She bit her lip when Aya said that demons were predestined for evil. It had been a struggle with Lucy, trying to hang onto the good that she had. Tomina had done all that she could to help her. She was glad that Aya was willing to keep on teaching her and Atsuko. And it seemed like she was just as happy to keep on doing that with the three of them.
Tomina’s mouth gaped wide open as Atsuko’s sword turned into a person. That looked almost exactly like her. She went and talked about Saiyans and the various forms they could get as a talking point for the primordial demons. Granted the only thing she said during this part of the explanation was:
“What the fuck?! You can talk?!”
Then they got to the part about demons. While they weren’t as evil as they used to be, it was hard for them to resist that calling. And with that last statement, it seemed as though Excalibur was speaking directly to her experience. She clenched her fist, her body shaking as she stared at the sword.
“I really thought I had her turned. She seemed willing to live a normal life, and then…” Akisei dug her fingers into her palm, clenching her fist so tightly that she drew a little blood. “What kind of Goddess makes a race inclined to do evil? I’m going to kill that bitch...”
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Post by Ayami on Feb 28, 2021 2:46:31 GMT
Ayami blinked in surprise as the saiyan knight so casually mentioned asking Rumia about the elemental powers both herself and Tomina had. She wasn't entirely sure what to make of that wording, but assumed something far different had been meant from what Atsuko said. Asking was a weird way to put it but...Ayami smiled."You mean like...Prayer? I ask her stuff all the time in my prayers! But she never really answers. She's probably busy though. The Patron Deity has a lotta stuff to do!"The elfen inventor chuckled as Atsuko mentioned blaming her for the fact that the albino saiyan was now using phrases like "That's rad!". She rubbed the back of her neck, grinning."Guilty!"Although...When the saiyan's sword suddenly transformed without warning Ayami stumbled back in surprise, falling flat on her butt!"W-Whoa!!!"Ayami had reacted with surprise, but Aya...She simply raised an eyebrow, curious as to just what this being was. It seems she knew just as much about demons as the old woman herself did. Was she connected to the patron goddess in some way? She even used the same naming that her family did...The matriarch closed her eyes and began to sense Excalibur's energy. Noticing this, Ayami did the same, only becoming more surprised!"Hmm...You have a holy aura. I take it you are tied to our goddess in some way?"The elfen inventor's reaction was far less subdued than her grandmother's had been, her eyes went wide as she stared up in shock."Whoa, that's a seriously wild signature you've got! Excalibur where you'd pick up power like that?!"As they listened however, Aya simply gave a nod at the end of Excalibur's exposition."Everything she said is completely true. Even during my father's younger years the demons our family fought were nothing like those our ancestors had to battle. ... None the less we still train as though we are going up against primordial demons. One can never be too sure of the Dark Goddess' machinations."She sighs, continuing."...But as the sword so kindly put it, the new breed are different from those of ancient times. ... At least for now."The master now looks over at Atsuko."Yes, I am quite aware of the oozaru. I have trained saiyans before. They can be rather stubborn...But no one is more stubborn than an old woman."She chuckles, clearly joking yet at the same time emphasizing how the oozaru were tamed more than a few times by her.Ayami glances over at Tomina, seeing blood drawn from her hand."... You okay?" Actions:1. Ayami uses ki sense on Excalibur. Atsuko Tomina
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Post by Atsuko on Feb 28, 2021 3:13:45 GMT
Oh! Everyone was on the ball with their questions! Excalibur decided the only proper thing to do was... " Great questions, everyone! I'll tackle through them in order: Yes! Yes! The Patron Deity!" She lets that hang in the air for a moment, before going into more satisfying answers. " More seriously; yes, I can talk. I can do a lot more than that too. You'll find out the full extent of my capabilities, I'm sure. You're already hanging with the right crowd for that." , the holy sword answers Tomina with a smirk.
The next one deserving of an answer was Aya. " I do have a connection with Rumia, yes. She was the one who created me. Much like the Godslayer Arts, I was created with a singular purpose; to strike against evil. I've had many names throughout the ages because of that. My true name is Excalibur, but I've sort of run the whole gambit of legendary swords at this rate; Joyeuse, Durendal. The Sword of Mars. The Blade of Evil's Bane. Master Sword. Four Sword -- you name it." That left Ayami's excellent question. " I'm sure you've pieced it together as is. But Rumia is the one who created me. I was packed with all kinds of special power for my singular purpose -- and I'm VERY good at what I do!" With all of that addressed. Excalibur gives a nod as Aya mentions that the new breed of Demons seem entirely different now. " There's a very good reason for that. The Demons made today aren't exactly created that way -- some of them are, but most are already existing life forms that have been twisted. Either by machination on the Dark Goddess's part or through their own pursuits." Still... It seemed like all of this hit Tomina pretty hard too. So Excalibur would lean a bit closer to the Hybrid. " A lot of us have asked why she does even half the things she's done, and still continues to do. There's no satisfying answer, I'm afraid... But you are right to be angry with her. Just don't let it consume you." All of this wasn't lost on Atsuko either. Honestly, out of reflex she started sensing Excalibur's power herself. It wasn't very often she could get a feel for that energy when it wasn't mingled with her own. But it was no less baffling to feel. There wasn't anything else quite like it, and she didn't have anything else to compare it to; Rumia's power was something she couldn't sense. She wondered about that, but when she asked the Kai about it, she just said "I can't go spoiling all the fun secrets for you!" and left it at that.
More importantly though, she saw what Tomina was struggling with. How much it weighed on her mind was readily apparent, and the Knight reached out to gently place a hand on her sister's shoulder. " We can confront her about that together one day, when we're stronger." She withdraws her hand after, and Aya then comments on how she's familiar with both Saiyans and Oozaru. That was pretty amazing to hear! There was a chance that Atsuko could learn how to control that power, then! " That's great! Maybe I could learn how to control it after all, then!" The Saiyan was pretty excited. " I don't mean to overshadow everyone else here, or anything like that, but... If I could control Oozaru, keeping Penguin Village safe would be a cinch. Micaela told me that was a roughly ten times increase to a Saiyan's power." But... For as much as the Knight wanted this to be the answer, something told her it wouldn't be that easy. " We probably shouldn't hold out for an easy answer like that, but... If I could get a handle on that power, it could do a lot of good. Even beyond Dom Remi and his gang." Ayami Tomina Notes: Used Ki Sense on Excalibur
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Post by Tomina on Feb 28, 2021 3:28:16 GMT
Tomina gave Atsuko an appreciative look as she squeezed her hand. She was happy that her sister was willing to support her with her problems with Lucy. They would just have to get a lot stronger together. Tomina had a feeling that she would have to go into Makai one day, whether she wanted to or not. It seemed something that she was going to have to deal with. Although she didn’t know why she had that feeling. She nodded over at Ayami as she asked if she was fine.
“Never been better. I feel more motivated than I’ve ever been in my life.”
Tomina blinked, looking at Excalibur with confusion at her first statement. Why was she so smug right now?
“You mean everyone here? Well, we’ll be getting into some tough battles. I guess you can fight independently if you want to. That’s what you mean by other things, right?”
Tomina looked into the green eyes of the sword as she leaned forward. In this position, she could see that her dress was slightly transparent. She could see a lot of her figure. Trying not to focus on that, she tried sensing the sword’s ki. It was nothing like she had ever sensed before. Although there was a sense of familiarity she couldn’t quite place.
“Don’t you worry about me. This whole training is meant to help with my emotions, right? Once I’m done with it I won’t have to worry about losing control again. That doesn’t mean I can’t hate this Dark Goddess though.”
Tomina uses Ki Sense on Excalibur.
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Post by Ayami on Feb 28, 2021 4:14:58 GMT
With their questions all answered so quickly, and with Excalibur's very existence confirmed to be for eradication of evil, Aya now had a more pertinent question, although one perhaps not as important to anyone but herself in this case."I have to know sword of evil's bane. How long have you interacted with my family? If at all? I must know if my ancestors were aware of you in some way. ... Perhaps our progenitor..."Ayami on the other hand wasn't concerned with her family history so much as with this sword's power. She scooted closer and got up into Excalibur's face!"Wow!!! You're like a red dread demon dead...Maker."...The attempted rhyme didn't exactly roll off the tongue. Although the elfen inventor made note of every single name Excalibur has had. Physically grimacing as the name "Durendal" was listed off. Ayami stuck her tongue out, shaking her head as she found the sound of it to be physically repulsive for reasons completely unknown to her."...Dunno why but the name "Durendal" sounds P disappointing! Are you sure that name wasn't used for some kinda bootleg version of you?"Setting that aside Ayami gives Tomina a solid pat on the back, grinning."That's the spirit. Let's ace this training Mina!"That the dark goddess could twist non-demons into demonic forms was something totally unknown to even the matriarch herself."Does this demented goddess know no boundaries? To think she would stoop to levels that low...Were I younger I would seriously consider tagging along with the both of you to face off against her."Hearing this Ayami grins cockily, giving her grandma a thumbs up."I'll go in your place Gramma! I'll really beat this "Dark goddess" lady up! Like "RAH!" and "HIYAH!!" and..."GIMME YOUR LUNCH MONEY!!!" YAAAAAAAH-"The elfen in her overexcited stupor made a chopping motion towards the table. ... Accidentally putting a dent into it as her hand slammed down with a loud thud."...Oops."The old woman shook her head, sighing."You really should be more careful dear."Setting all of this serious talk aside, it seems Atsuko held genuine optimism that the master could teach her to control her power. The matriarch furrowed her brow, crossing her arms as she thought it over."Yes...Perhaps, although with such limited time I feel it isn't safe to rely on it so soon. If you are aiming to protect this penguin village, the worst action would be to risk it's destruction by your own hands. However...I will certainly assist you in controlling this rage of yours into something more productive." Atsuko Tomina
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"Rumia, please. I'm trying to train."
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Post by Atsuko on Feb 28, 2021 16:01:28 GMT
Excalibur calmly shrugs. " Well, for one thing. I just took Human form, and the surprising part for you is that I can talk." , she points out. Aaaand the holy sword also took notice of the fact that she was being checked out. Rather than being offended or correcting her posture, she moves her arm to push up her breasts, accentuating them for better viewing.
Yeah, that was 100% intentional. " Do you like what you see?" , she asked with a teasing voice. Not long afterwards, the Hybrid mentions not to worry because this training was all about learning to master her emotions... That prompts the girl in red to give a nod. " True. But I've seen many get consumed by anger, especially when it comes to going after her. Believe me, you're not the first one to have a bone to pick with her. So... Be careful. Sincerely." She straightened out when saying that last part, showing that she meant it genuinely, and wasn't just teasing like she was shortly before. Beyond that, Aya asked if Excalibur had interacted with her family before. That prompts her to ponder for a moment. " Well. I'd have to go checking through some specific records before I can say anything confidently. But I can say that I know of the Godslayer Arts, and I've interacted with their students before. It's also not uncommon for one who becomes my Wielder to also learn those arts." With that said, she begins to adjust her sitting posture to be a little more laidback and relaxed. " It's possible that any one of them could have been directly related to your family. Including the Progenitor. Give me some time to look into it later, and I can give you a more solid answer." It might have seemed like she was being noncommittal about it, but she was actually being genuine with her response here. Ayami chimes in next, and what she has to say at first prompts a smile out of her. " I appreciate your enthusiasm! That's pretty much what I was supposed to do, yes. I just encompassed more than dealing with Demons specifically. But that's also true of the Godslayer Arts." What the Elfen said next was enough to make Excalibur start laughing though. " Oh, I've got to remember that one for later!" , that... Seemed strange. Was there another sword like her named Durendal, then? Still, all of this talk of the Dark Goddess... It put Atsuko into a weird spot. She knew exactly who it was, but only because of Dawn and Rumia. Technically speaking, should she even be divulging such information? It was true, however, that she wanted to put a stop to her actions. So in the end... " Don't worry. That Dark Goddess is a whole other issue to worry about for later. We have enough to worry about as it is." That aside, Aya shared the sentiment at least partially that mastering that power in such a short span of time was not likely to be possible, and the last thing she wanted to do was lost control of it in the middle of a populated village. That would put EVERYONE in danger. Ayami and Tomina included. The Knight gives a nod. " For the meantime... We may have to worry about that later. I can keep it restrained, so I should build on a more stable foundation right now." In light of that, the Saiyan begins to stand up. " But, all this talk of training means I'm definitely ready for it now. So, why not get started? I want to see how good this training equipment from Rumia is!" , the Knight spoke with confidence.
Yeah, she still didn't see anything wrong with the outfit in terms of how revealing it was. You're all responsible for this. Ayami Tomina Notes: Left Excalibur's answer to that vague, since I imagine you'll want to discuss the details about it later.
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Post by Tomina on Feb 28, 2021 18:16:59 GMT
Tomina smiled at Ayami as she patted her back. Man, did that girl loveed making contact. She was half tempted to ask her about that right now. But her curiosity on Ayami’s behavior was rather low on her priorities at the moment, given everything else that was currently going on. One of those more important things was right in front of her face.
If the move to highlight her figure wasn’t obvious enough, the holy sword’s teasing comment made things perfectly clear. Tomina wasn’t usually easily embarrassed. But in front of everyone she cared about, a profuse blush appeared on her face. She turned her gaze upwards, looking into the eyes of the holy sword.
“Don’t you start too! I already have to put up with Rumia’s antics. I don’t need a holy sword messing with me on top of that. You’re clearly just teasing me right now: you’re always attached to Atsuko’s hip. I doubt you have any time for romance.”
Tomina tried her best to act cool there. But being flirted on in front of everyone else kinda caught her off guard. This sword was as brazen as the perverted goddess. The creation carried that aspect over from their creator. Tomina gave the sword a nod as she warned her about losing herself.
“I won’t lose myself. I still remember the last time that happened. I hated that feeling. It won’t happen again, not like that.”
Tomina smirked at Atsuko’s suggestion of training. That was something that she was always up for. “Well, I can’t say no to more training. Unfortunately, people are going to see how ridiculous we look before we get stronger. Ready to get embarrassed together sis?”
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Post by Ayami on Feb 28, 2021 19:53:25 GMT
As Excalibur began flirting at the hybrid, the old woman cleared her throat loudly and impatiently, clearing showing an annoyance at the display. Aya brandished her cane, clearly displaying to the sword that she wasn't afraid to scold her in much the same way she scolded her own Grandchild."Improperly timed flirtation aside...The holy blade is correct. Becoming lost in one's anger will only lead to self-destruction. But so long as you understand young Tomina...Then I'm glad. It isn't easy to let go of one's emotions, especially at your age. I was a teenager once too. I can still recall what it feels like."Though it was subtle there was a hint of pride in the old woman's voice, clearly pleased that Tomina had responded so well. ... Ayami on the other hand was currently teasing Tomina, making a taunting "kissy face" in regards to how flustered she was becoming over the sword.
... Up until Aya reached over and struck Ayami on the head with her cane, causing the elfen inventor to flinch and rub her knoggin."Oi oi....Not so rough Gramma! I was only teasing!"The matriarch huffed."Mind your manners child, lest you find yourself on the receiving end of the teasing one day."At this statement the young mechanic went silent, nodding apologetically. It seems she completely understood the impact of those words and retracted immediately at the idea. After all it wasn't like she was immune to that kind of teasing considering who she had a crush on...
Still, with Excalibur mentioning that she may well have worked with Aya's family, the old woman perked up, taking quite an interest in that fact."Well, if you can recall anything be certain to inform me of it. It seems you and I share a lot of knowledge, but given your age you may well be able to pass on things I have never learned myself. My family has been around for quite some time and I can't help but believe some of our records may have been lost to the cruel grip of time. But for now there are more important matters to attend to."However both Ayami and her grandmother made a mental note that Excalibur was deeply related to their godslayer arts with vested interest. It seems the patron goddess had a great many things planned out to combat evil, perhaps there were even more than just these two things as well? It was something to look into more deeply later, for now Atsuko suggested they continue their training, and Tomina shared the sentiment. The master gave a calm nod."I believe it is time to move on to our next exercise, especially since we are pressed for time today. Follow me please."Aya stood from her seat, walking over to the door leading outside and sliding it open. Upon doing this a massive gust of wind rushed into the room, causing everyone's hair and loose clothing to flap wildly. ... Hopefully Atsuko's skirt wasn't among the list of things being blown around by this powerful windstorm. Ayami could only grin as she stood and followed her grandmother."Damn, talk about a wind storm! It's like someone shoved us in a wind tunnel or something! I'm not nearly aerodynamic enough for this! But that ain't gonna stop me!!!"After a moment they reach the starting point of the dirt path behind the temple, just as they had been yesterday, everything seemed to be exactly the same, although now with the addition of a heavy windstorm and a dark overcast of clouds things were far less calm than they had been last time. It would take far more concentration now to break through the storm and find Deep Focus. In a way it served to challenge them to a greater degree. Ayami stepped up to the starting line, stretching her body out in every way."Hehe~...Let's just see if you two can keep up with me this time! I'm gonna ace this!" Atsuko Tomina
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Post by Atsuko on Feb 28, 2021 20:26:51 GMT
Excalibur gets rather interested as Tomina claims that she's clearly only JUST teasing the Hybrid. Hmm, so she'd be serious about it if it were more than the sword teasing her? The girl in red begins to scoot closer to Tomina. " So you want me to flirt with you more seriously, then? I can do that, if you want it~" If unchallenged, she'd reach a hand towards Tomina's, and begin to interlock fingers with her. This was starting to prove something; namely, if anyone seriously wanted to get into a relationship with her, she'd treat that with the full attention it deserved. " I can project my form whenever I like. Rumia designed me to be able to handle both granting my power and living my life easily." Aya cleared her throat and brandished her cane, and in response, Excalibur looked over to her with a bright smile. " Master Aya, respectfully. I was designed as Rumia's greatest weapon. By all means, if you think you can punish me... Try it." , now, despite how friendly she was being both in appearance and tone of voice. One got the sense that she was NOT joking about her power or capability." But on that note, if my advances make you uncomfortable, you need only tell me so, Tomina. But I can do a lot more than... "Just" tease." , she lets that hang in the air.
Once the door was opened and it was clear they were all moving along to training, her figure would return to light and meld back with the sword at Atsuko's side. That being said, the subject of training was something that Atsuko was a lot more excited for, and she actively participated in that conversation! She does arch a brow as Tomina suggests that it might be embarrassing, however. " What do you mean? This is proper training attire, as we already discussed it couldn't use more material or I wouldn't be able to move." Now, once the door opened, it was time for the moment of truth! That strong wind rushes straight for Atsuko, and... Her skirt actually doesn't move. " Ha! Magical weights trumps nature!" , the Saiyan comments with a grin.
They went along the same path as before, and ended up at the slope they were already quite familiar with. That being said... The rough weather conditions today were going to make utilizing Deep Focus much more difficult. But on the other hand, that was probably a good thing. If they could manage to use it today, then they would get way better at using it period! Atsuko takes her place at the starting line, and smirks at what Ayami has to say." Don't worry, I'll show you what I can do." , the Saiyan replies, and begins to ease her stance into a more combat ready variant. Along the way she began to resume the same steps as before to enter Deep Focus. With so many things to disrupt her concentration, it was more than a little difficult to do.
But her practice throughout the morning was paying off. It was just a matter of keeping that focus and discerning the actually dangerous things from the storm raging around them." More intense than last time... I'm resisting the urge to just dive right in without the signal to start." , she mutters. Ayami Tomina
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Post by Tomina on Mar 1, 2021 2:49:39 GMT
Tomina looked over at Aya, looking at Aya skeptically. “Sorry Sensei, I can’t see you as an ill-behaved teenage girl like me. I mean, you probably were a little more free-spirited. But I don’t really see you getting drunk or that kinda thing.”
Tomina shot Ayami a glare at the kissing faces she was making at her. She didn’t see Aya whack her granddaughter though. She heard it but was a little more preoccupied with what the holy blade was saying and doing. Her eyes widened as the sword interlocked her fingers with her.
“Hey, what the hell?! Are you that brazen with anyone who catches your fancy?!”
Being hit on in front of everyone while in a goddamn bunny suit was beyond embarassing for Tomina. And the worst part about it was that she wasn’t sure if the holy blade was being serious or not about this. She had literally met her this second after all. Although since she was with Atsuko the whole time, maybe she had been listening to her for quite awhile without her realizing it.
Although there was a darker side to the sword. She had said it without sounding malicious, but the words themselves had a very clear meaning: don’t try anything funny with me. Tomina was about to call her out on it. Then the sword told her that she would stop her advances on her if she was ever uncomfortable with them. Then she transformed back into a sword. A vein twitched on Tomina’s forehead.
“The fuck was with her?!”
Tomina was fuming the entire way to the trail, grumbling to herself about “divine perverts”. She stomped along the trail, the wind causing her bunny ears to wave around. The outfit itself was good for this kind of weather at least. She planted a foot on the starting line when they got there, bending forward and readying herself for the training exercise. She looked ahead intently, a couple of her fingers wiggling.
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