Post by: Riven on August 01, 2017, 04:09:27 PM
Combat Practicals was not Rory's favorite class at Beacon, especially right now. On a good day they studied things like the varieties and anatomy of Grimm or the fighting styles of famous Huntsmen and Huntresses. Today, however, was not a good day... because today they were learning the 'practicals' part hands-on. Today was a student sparring day.
The school's amphitheater was practically buzzing with students eager for their turn on the floor; Rory, for his part, was trying to stay quiet and unnoticed. It was no secret by now what his weapons were -- the last time he'd been called on for a sparring exercise he'd faced no small amount of ridicule for "just using his shields" and not magically pulling a battleaxe or shotgun-flail from his jacket pockets. He'd also gotten soundly trounced. That had, admittedly, been earlier in the year and he'd learned a few things since, but the memory and its shame still stung. Rory was a support fighter; his focus had, since day one, been on what he believed were the undeserved and sensible fields of recon and team defense... which meant that, in a solo stand-up fight, he was more than a little out of his element. He was hoping not to get called on today, and three fights in it was looking like he might just--
"Next up: Setsuna Antiqua verses Rory Vogel."
⚔ S C E N E ~ M U S I C ⚔
Tchaikovsky Remix (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwA25yJOQFY)
by Edvin Marton
Tchaikovsky Remix (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwA25yJOQFY)
by Edvin Marton
He barely restrained a cringe as he heard the teacher's words, then sucked in a deep breath and stood. No escaping it now. He could already hear the murmurs among some of the other students -- "Think he's gonna hide behind his shield again?", "Maybe he's got a better weapon this time.", "Does a shield even count as a weapon, honestly?" -- and did his best to ignore them. Folding his glasses up, he left them behind in his book bag and made his way to the arena's edge, pulling a basic set of inexpensive goggles up to replace them. Wouldn't do to wreck his high-tech pair getting clobbered, after all.
Antiqua... had he heard that name before?
Hopping down into the central fighting area, Rory fell under the glare of the overhead lights. The silhouettes of his fellow students were lost in shadows behind the bright column's edge, all but invisible... but he could still hear them. He did what he could to clear his head as he double-checked the fit on his vambraces and toggled the shield mechanisms on each to readiness. It was time to see if all his crazy training, both at school and the bakery, would be worth a damn.
"I'm ready." It might've been a lie, but he was stepping towards the center of the floor anyway, fists clenched and eyes watching for the arrival of his opponent.
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Post by: MonsterManic on August 01, 2017, 06:06:06 PM
Admittedly, Setsuna wasn't as eager to leap straight into the thick of combat, unlike several others around him who seemed to almost be foaming at the mouth at the chance to bash some heads in. He'd have preferred to observe the ongoing fights, and he did get his wish. Well, somewhat. However, now was his time to display the results of his observation.
Heading down to the central arena, the overhead lights reflected off his armaments: his beloved sword and shield, Discord and Harmony. Both would be seeing some action today, and that meant repairing them after the fight. Not a task he minded, but it would be nice to go without the hassle for once. Hard light maybe? Stepping out from the shadowed areas ringing the arena, he started to bow to his opponent--and caught himself staring at the Hunter-in-training's choice of weapon.
Not that there was anything wrong with just a shield--he was using one on his shoulder, after all-- but to the naked eye, he didn't have anything else with him, nor was his shield weaponised to any degree, apart from some folding parts. Maybe this was his thing? Or was he just practicing how to use a shield? Either way..."Rory, was it? Well met and all, but I can't help noticing you're somewhat under-equipped for this--no offence to your choice of weapon. If you're practicing with a shield, I have no qualms about matching you." he called across to Rory politely, loosening his grip on his sword. It wouldn't be fair if all he could do was defend, right?
Post by: Riven on August 01, 2017, 06:23:57 PM
He kept his expression neutral as he eyed up his opponent: sword, shoulder-shield, probably some kind of ranged attack mode in one piece or the other as per standard Beacon Academy style, if he had to guess. Balanced fighter most likely, someone who liked having options on the battlefield. That versatility would be... problematic. He'd have to try and get a read on this guy if he was going to last long in this fight.
As for the quip about his weapon, well...
Rory brought both arms up to a ready position then flexed and jerked his arms slightly downward. The motion triggered the responsive transformation system in his vambraces: a tightly-knit cascade of tiny metal "scales" flowed outwards and took on the shape of twin kite shields with rounded edges. He locked eyes with Setsuna. "Two shields." He corrected, shifting into a fighting posture. If this guy was thinking about going easy on him or treating him like a joke, Rory wasn't about to stand for that -- to hell with what the peanut gallery up there might think. Even if he got his ass handed to him by this swordsman today it was better than letting it be a pity fight, right?
"Setsuna... bring it." Words Rory might soon regret...
Post by: MonsterManic on August 01, 2017, 06:55:00 PM
"May the best man win." Turning the blade of his sword sideways, he revealed the ranged function of his sword and fired 3 rounds at Rory, before breaking into a run straight at his opponent.
Battle Stats:
3 rounds at 3% aura each
Post by: Riven on August 02, 2017, 04:57:24 PM
Setsuna was quick to confirm Rory's theory about him having a ranged weapon mode built in; the shield fighter brought his guard up in time to cleanly block the second and third shots, taking only a glancing hit across his shoulder from the first. It barely registered. Between Rory's defense-aligned Aura and the low caliber of the rounds it was the combat version of a mosquito bite, but still not something he could ignore. He couldn't risk staying purely defensive and having his Aura chipped away, not in a situation where no one was backing him up. He had to act.
Seeing that Setsuna was coming right at him, Rory weighed his options for a brief moment. Shield fighting, as he was learning, was all about openings: yours, and your opponents. If all you did was cover your own then the foe was free to dictate the terms of the fight, and that path led to sure defeat. He'd have to use his defensive edge creatively if this fight was going to even slightly go his way. Legs tensing, Rory launched himself forward and broke into a run to meet Setsuna head-on, watching his opponent for cues as to the angle he'd swing his sword at. That was the key.
Battle Stats:
▫ Passive Effect: Aura Specialist
(defensive Aura focus reduces incoming damage by 1.5%)
▫ Minor hit received @ 1.5% Aura damage
▫ Aura Status: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ (98.5%)
Post by: MonsterManic on August 02, 2017, 06:18:14 PM
Against a shield, with one that size, his sword wasn't breaking through any time, not without extra help. The way Rory's eyes seemed to be focused on his sword arm further solidified that thought. Still, Setsuna had a few tools in his arsenal, including his own shield. Leading his sword arm forward, he feinted and shifted his shield forward, aiming to catch Rory off guard from just looking at his sword with a classic shield bash.
Battle Stats:
-Aura Damage: 3%+knockback from a shield bash
Post by: Riven on August 03, 2017, 05:11:23 PM
So focused was he on his opponent's sword arm that it wasn't until it was already too late that Rory realized he wasn't moving to strike with it. The metal surface collided with him solidly, catching him completely unprepared and sending him tumbling backwards from the force of the blow. It hurt... but what was hurting more than anything at the moment was his pride. He'd been so focused on one thing that he'd completely lost sight of the bigger picture. As Rory rose to his feet, the look of disappointment in himself was plain.
' . . . No. I have to keep it together. I'm letting myself get worked up and it's not helping.' The thoughts ran through his head as he took a deep breath and quickly readjusted the fit of his goggles, eyes locked on Setsuna the whole time. Rory's moves thusfar had been reckless, he realized, caring more about how he was perceived than what was most important: learning from this fight.
"... Right, let's try this again." He muttered to himself, bringing both shields up to a ready position. Rory put one foot in front of the other, slow and deliberate steps taking him steadily towards the self-styled knight while his eyes watched for Setsuna's next move. If he took his time he'd be ready to drop into a defensive stance when it was needed, then wait and watch for a chance to make an opening.
Battle Stats:
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▫ Shield Bash was a surprise strike! Aura Specialist nullified -- full damage received +knockback.
▫ Hit received @ 3% Aura damage
▫ Aura Status: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ (95.5%)
Post by: MonsterManic on August 03, 2017, 06:45:43 PM
Staying where he was, Setsuna ran though a few offensive options in his mind. Shield bashing and using his fists were the only two things he could think off that Rory could execute. Instead, he focused his aura defensively and stood, shield first, to meet any assault.
Battle Stats:
-No attacks launched
-Focused defensive Aura reduces incoming damage by 1% (Not permanent like Rory's: requires concentration)
Post by: Riven on August 04, 2017, 08:12:25 AM
Either way, though, didn't it mean that...?
"You're taking this seriously." Rory appraised, just loud enough for Setsuna to hear. "I want you to know I appreciate that. Not everyone would."
It was true -- in the background could be heard muttering from the other students and even the occasional jeering comment along the lines of "Just fight already!", "This is getting boring.", "What's with these guys?". Rory did his best to shut the noise out of his mind, but it was true enough that one of them had to start attacking again or the teacher might just call the fight. Steadying himself, Rory collapsed his shields back into their vambrace form and took a different stance, balance shifting from back foot to front. It was time for a change of tactics.
He rushed forwards, faked hard right and then veered left. Setsuna's shield sat on his left side, which meant his defense would be strongest there -- that was something that could be exploited, if he played it smart. He'd have to get in close, however, to make this work. Darting evasively, the shield fighter rushed to close the distance. Setsuna's response would determine his next move.
Battle Stats:
▫ Passive Effect: Aura Specialist
(defensive Aura focus reduces incoming damage by 1.5%)
▫ No change this round.
▫ Aura Status: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ (95.5%)
Post by: MonsterManic on August 04, 2017, 08:46:33 AM
He was expecting an attack from Rory, so his rush didn't come as a surprise, and he moved his sword arm to strike with an upward blow. What he didn't see coming was the hard juke to the left, and his sword cut air with a loud swoosh. Surprised, and swearing under his breath as a result, Setsuna back-pedalled a few steps to regain his balance and raised his sword again, tip toward the charging fighter and body sideways. Rory's feint, however, had jarred his concentration, causing him to drop his focused aura.
Battle Stats:
-No attacks launched
-Defensive Aura negated
Post by: Riven on August 04, 2017, 10:22:52 AM
All at once, Rory did several things. The first was to reactivate his left vambrace, causing the full shield to form. Coupled with this he pushed hard, putting his body weight into a shield bash to throw Setsuna's sword -- and, with a little luck, his balance -- out of equilibrium. Rory's body, however, was still moving forward under momentum. With Setsuna's body angled sideways it was likely any blunt attack was just going to bounce off or slide past... but the shield fighter wasn't going for a blunt attack.
All he needed was a touch.
Rory's right hand felt like it was electrified as his Aura concentrated into it -- the power may not have been visible, but it was there nonetheless. He reached for Setsuna, determined to make contact in those fleeting seconds. If he could, the fight would swing in his favor.
Battle Stats:
▫
(defensive Aura focus reduces incoming damage by 1.5%)
[Temporarily disabled due to Aura Strike]
▫ Special Attack: Aura Strike (15% Aura damage)
▫ Aura Status: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ (95.5%)
Post by: MonsterManic on August 04, 2017, 07:27:44 PM
As Setsuna moved away, leaving afterimages in his wake, he was also simultaneously reeling from the sudden bolt of pain. It felt like his shoulder was dislocated. This did not come without it's benefits, though, as Rory was now in range of his sword, and he was in his self-dubbed Quantum System. Time to play offence.
Swiftly removing one of the longest sword bits from his shield, Setsuna returned the rush, charging at Rory with his sword outstretched in his right hand, then turning and slashing at him with the bit in his left, circling Rory and surrounding him with his afterimages.
Battle Stats:
-Semblance Activated, chance to confuse Rory
-Aura: 85% (Direct hit from Aura Strike)
-Aura Damage: 4% from sword, 3% from bit (Up to you to choose how many hits and circles Setsuna does, feel free to stop him at any time)
Post by: Riven on August 08, 2017, 06:48:09 AM
And then the moment was gone.
Setsuna had, rightly so, taken Rory's use of an Aura technique to mean things were going up a notch. The knight was suddenly a blur of motion -- Rory caught just a momentary glimpse of his opponent's sword coming at him and jerked his shield up to deflect when another blade struck him instead, bypassing his defense entirely. This went on for several seconds: engulfed in a blurry haze of afterimages Rory would try to get his guard up only for attacks to come in from completely unexpected directions. It got so bad that he reflexively hunkered in place, both shields now up to cover as much of his sides as he could while he crouched down, desperate to minimize his weak spots. Yet the blows just kept coming, exploiting the drop in his Aura's defense and finding ways past his guard.
Not good. At this rate the fight would be over in a minute -- if not faster. Sweat dripped from the shield fighter's brow and his heart thundered in his chest. He HAD to get clear of this!
For that, there was only one way to go: straight up. Willing every ounce of strength he had into his legs, Rory leapt directly towards the room's overhead lights. He had no idea if Setsuna would follow his move and attack mid-air -- if he did, there were precious few options Rory would have -- but even if only momentarily he had to put some distance between them. The leap was a risk, since a defender relies on solid ground to anchor themselves, but desperate times called for desperate measures.
Battle Stats:
▫
(defensive Aura focus reduces incoming damage by 1.5%)
[Temporarily disabled due to Aura Strike]
▫ Multiple hits received, 33.5% Aura damage
▫ Aura Status: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▢▢▢ (62%)
Post by: MonsterManic on August 08, 2017, 07:35:11 AM
There was no way to reach Rory, and he didn't trust his shooting arm like he did his sword arm. Nor did he want to give up the pressure. He could sense an invisible timer, limiting his semblance. What now? A flash of light reflecting off his blade gave him the answer. What would have normally taken a punishable amount of time was reduced to mere seconds as Dischord's buster sword form was assembled. Seeing Rory starting to fall, he started barreling toward the falling fighter, swinging the large sword sideways to meet him the moment Rory touched the floor.
Battle Stats:
-Semblance in effect, will wear off next post
-Aura Damage: 13% from heavy strike
Post by: Riven on August 11, 2017, 02:55:28 PM
If all went well, that would be the second advantage.
Rory was a bookworm by nature. History was his strong point but he was no stranger to math and geometry either. Gambling, however, not so much. He knew Setsuna's Semblance made him faster and caused some sort of visual distortion -- what he didn't know was whether it was purely a speed booster or if the power actually manipulated time or momentum somehow. As long as it didn't, he had a chance to pull this off... just a chance, and one that would certainly cost him the fight, but still better than getting picked apart or knocked out of the ring. That's where the gamble came in: not so much 'will it work', despite the uncertainty, but 'will it be worth it'? He'd never used his Semblance like this before, after all.
His gaze tracked Setsuna as he closed the distance and Rory fell. Effectively they were two sides of a right triangle -- the path of Rory's fall was A2, Setsuna's rush towards him was B2, so he just had to solve for C2, assume Setsuna planned to intercept him near or on the moment they met at the "90∘ angle", and then work backwards for roughly 10 1/2 ft. Of course, there was no time for paper and pencil, let alone to go grab a calculator -- there wasn't even properly enough time to check the numbers in the handful of seconds he had remaining. He just had to guess, as best he could, when the right time would be.
And it... was... now!
All at once, Rory's Aura blossomed out of him like a shockwave, travelling in all directions and casting the overhead light that passed through it a bloody hue. In a heartbeat it had reached a ten foot radius and stopped, solidifying with a sharp crack like a thunderbolt. In that moment, as Rory continued to fall the crimson orb traveled with him -- and, if Rory's guess had been right then Setsuna would be right in front of its searing electric-like surface, less than a foot from it and moving at intercept speeds. Of course it was a last-ditch move, one last strike at an opportune moment before the fight ended and Rory lost... but at least he could say he'd given it everything he had, and hold his head high as he left the ring.
Battle Stats:
▫ Passive Effect: Aura Specialist
(defensive Aura focus reduces incoming damage by 1.5%)
▫ Semblance activated: AEGIS DOME
- Negates any incoming damage that would be less that 75% Aura damage; anything over 75% shatters the barrier and does half damage
- Damage on contact: 15% Aura damage + shock effect
- Full dome activation (1 minute max usage)
- When Semblance ends, Rory's Aura will be reduced to 0%
▫ Aura Status: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▢▢▢ (62%)
(OOC: I'm thinking I'd like to continue this thread after the fight, if you're up for it. Rory could probably learn a thing or two from Setsuna, and it'd be interesting to see them interact outside of battle. Your call.)
Post by: MonsterManic on August 11, 2017, 06:57:38 PM
The result was like touching an bare electric wire; after a few seconds, Setsuna was thrown clear of the dome, body convulsing from the shock and the pinkish-red color fading to his normal self. The damage had shut off his semblance forcibly, and there was nothing stopping his momentum as he crashed into the floor or the arena. But for all the damage he took, it still wasn't over as the aftereffects of his semblance kicked in, causing nausea and dizzy vision as Setsuna sat up, face scrunched up in pain and surprise. He wasn't going anywhere fast, so now was the time for Rory to strike. Except, if Setsuna could even look straight, he could see that Rory was in no condition to do so. So he just sat there, helplessly, waiting for an attack that would never come.
Battle Stats:
-Aura: 60% (Direct hit from Aegis Dome)
-Semblance Deactivated
-General speed halved for 2 posts
-Disarmed
Post by: Riven on August 11, 2017, 08:07:28 PM
... before the base of the dome touched the floor. That was when things started to go sideways. Literally. The simple fact was that Rory didn't have enough control over his Semblance to move, even slightly, while it was active; on top of that, he was the central point from which the dome radiated. So when it touched down on a solid surface while he was still falling, chaos ensued. The barrier held steady for just a moment in time -- long enough to roll ever so slightly in one direction as it touched down. It might have held longer, had the dissonant feedback shooting through Rory's Aura not been so jarring, but not even a strong Aura barrier could stave off gravity. Nor could Rory's body just ignore the invisible tethers he was projecting outwards. So when the dome rolled just a little, Rory rolled a lot, both mentally and physically. Even before the spherical barrier shattered like ruby glass Rory's body was flung sideways, forcefully, by the energies of his soul meeting harsh reality. And that was nothing compared to the bolt of vertigo that raced through him. Suddenly, getting hit by a massive sword seemed the less painful route to defeat.
He didn't remember the tumble once he hit the ground, only blacking out. The next thing he knew the world was coming back into focus with a sharp throbbing headache as someone shook him. He couldn't make out the words at first, but he could see the instructor kneeling down next to him. When hearing finally returned -- not without a shrill undertone ringing just below the surface -- and he slowly willed himself to sit upright, the words he heard didn't surprise him in the least.
"You kids did realize that was just a practice fight, right?!"
Battle Stats:
▫ Damage received: multiple abrasions, minor concussion, Aura exhaustion
▫ Aura Status:
(http://i.imgur.com/7sZGZSN.png) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3suGfhnT2Sg)
It took a few minutes to get himself able to stand again, all while enduring the teacher's firm admonishment for "overdoing it" and repeated prompts to check in at the infirmary, but Rory eventually got his feet under him. Forget the infirmary; he'd had worse than this, and his focus was elsewhere. Still slightly dizzy, he made his way over to Setsuna and extended a hand. "Hell of a fight -- thanks for that. You alright?"
(OOC: Thanks for giving me this chance to field test Rory's fighting approach. I can tell I've got a ways to go yet but this was a serious eye opener, and you're a solid sparring partner to boot. Any time you want me in an RP thread just say the word and I'm there. :D )
Post by: MonsterManic on August 11, 2017, 11:32:56 PM
Honestly, you deserve them way more than I do--your RP writing level is far beyond what I can come up with. Also, I'd love to carry this on beyond the fight--sorry for forgetting to respond last post. Anyway, yay for Rory's first battle!Post by: Riven on August 15, 2017, 04:59:05 AM
"Okay, you two, time to clear off the fighting ring. We still have two more matches before class is dismissed." The teacher chastised. "Vogel, seriously -- infirmary, now. You've got blood on the back of your head from hitting the floor."
Not much time to stand and chat, it would seem. The shield fighter sighed in irritation. "If you don't mind Setsuna, I'd like to touch base with you after class. Got something I'd like your help with, if that's okay."
Post by: MonsterManic on August 15, 2017, 06:25:34 AM
Post by: Riven on August 15, 2017, 04:19:22 PM
About an hour later, Setsuna's scroll would receive a text from Rory asking him to meet up in the school's library -- enough reason to believe Rory wasn't after a no-holds-barred rematch. In fact, when Setsuna spotted him sitting at one of the back tables the shield fighter had a long gauze wrap wound around his head to hold in place a sizable bandage. He didn't seem to be in any pain though, strangely enough, at least none that was keeping him from flipping idly through one of several books he had piled up next to him. At the other student's approach Rory looked up, half-smiled, and gestured him to take an empty seat opposite himself.
If Setsuna got a glimpse at the title of the book in Rory's hand, he'd be able to guess this wasn't merely a study invitation. 'Deviations & Distress: A Study In Unstable And Usual Aura Manifestations, by Dr. I.R. Shrink'... certainly not casual reading, by any definition.
"Thanks for coming Setsuna, and thanks again for fighting me seriously out there today. It meant a lot, honestly."
Post by: MonsterManic on August 15, 2017, 06:36:52 PM
Before he headed to the library, where Rory was waiting, he made a detour to his team's dorm to drop off his battered weapons, before meeting up with Rory a bit later. Setsuna thought he read a lot, but damn. Some of those books looked as thick as bricks. A sense of respect and admiration, paired with a tinge of jealousy, came floating to the front of Setsuna's mind, almost making him miss what Rory was saying.
"Oh? Uh, if it helped with your impression, I wouldn't mind doing it again. You should have heard the difference in comments before and after the fight." As Setsuna sat down, he caught a glimpse of the book Rory was reading. Come to think of it, it might have been his vision, but didn't Rory's whatever-it-is Semblance just stop suddenly? "Anyway, what was it you wanted to talk about? And don't worry, I've got no more classes today."
Post by: Riven on August 17, 2017, 10:38:30 AM
Closing the book and setting it to one side, Rory folded his hands in front of him and continued. "Since you respected me out there, I feel like I owe you that respect back. Your... observation... about me being under-equipped for our fight wasn't wrong -- I put up a stubborn front because I don't really want people to know this, but I don't use shields exclusively by choice. It... well, it's got to do with my Aura; I've tried everything I can think of, read everything I can find on the subject, but I just can't get it to flow into other types of weapons. Trying to force it... let's just say it creates feedback problems, similar to that Aura technique I used on your shoulder. Not fun."
"A strong defense is good to have... but if my team were ever in trouble," He looked down at the table. "They couldn't rely on me to fight for them. The best I could do is use my Semblance, and that's a one-hit wonder at best -- more of a stalling tactic, if I'm being painfully honest. I have some ideas for upgrading my shields that should help, but nowhere near the lien to pull it off... and even then, I have to be able to fight and protect people," He clenched his hands into fists, the frustration and shame of saying the next words flowing through him. "Not just... cower behind a barricade."
"So..." He looked back up at Setsuna, steadying himself. "I was wondering, from one shield user to another, if you had any ideas for how I could improve my fighting. Anything you can think of."
Post by: MonsterManic on August 17, 2017, 09:50:36 PM
"...Alright." Setsuna finally said. "Let's take this one at a time. First off, I've had similar experiences--though I can't say mine were are bad as yours. You're right that a strong defence is good to have, but it does help to have an offensive option. That being said, considering your aforementioned problem with weapons, you said you can't force your aura into weapons. Have you considered your fists? They're a part of your body, so it shouldn't be too hard. In addition, while your shields are mainly defensive, they can be altered to help in your offense. Take mine for example. While it's a shield like yours, it has options that I can fall back on if ever I get disarmed."
"Unlike me, you can't be disarmed. That means, if you use your shields for attacking, that's one advantage you have over your opponent. Shield bashing, using the surface to deflect attacks--those are techniques you exhibited in our match. However, those require you to get in close--and you don't have many options, which is why I'm suggesting using your fists as well. In addition, that short aura burst is a powerful tool, but it also requires you to get in close--which you did easily."
"You're an excellent tactician. That much is plain to see, how you managed to hit me with your semblance even while I was in burst mode. You kept a clear head, able to think of ways to maintain distance from me, even under pressure. Use that mind of yours and outsmart your opponent. Counterattack after luring them into an attack. Those shields of yours are good for deflecting, redirecting force. That leads to many opportunities like that aura burst of yours. As for your semblance... Honestly? I don't know how I can help." he finished, ashamed that he couldn't completely support Rory. Rory had potential. He could help with that. But his semblance was a completely different subject.
Post by: Riven on August 18, 2017, 04:28:41 PM
But there were the practicals as well, and Setsuna didn't gloss over those. Taking a breath and returning his mind to the moment, Rory nodded. "You're right. If I can augment my shields, make them into proper weapons, it'll help a lot. I'll try to focus on hand-to-hand in the meantime, and keep working on my tactics." He paused, reaching into one of his pockets. "I... haven't made many friends since coming to Vale, honestly, and I tend to be a bit standoffish around people. Thanks for seeing through that." He produced a small, simple business card and offered it to Setsuna -- it had the address and business info for 'Fabled Goods' bakery on it. "If you ever need anything, give me a call or stop by the store. I kinda live there, as well as working in the kitchen. And thanks again for the fight today -- I really do appreciate it."
Post by: MonsterManic on August 18, 2017, 07:10:12 PM
With his speech done, he turned toward the exit, before turning back again. "If you need a hand with training, ideas for your shield, or just need a shoulder to lean on, I'll be there. Just call me." he said warmly, smiling. Outstretching his right arm, offering a handshake, he finished: "It's been a honor to meet you, Rory."
Post by: Riven on August 20, 2017, 03:37:00 PM
Time would tell...
(OOC: Okay, I think we can call the thread there. Let me know if you've got anything you'd like me to drop Rory into in the future, or if you'd maybe like me to run a mission for you sometime, eh? :D )