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 Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2023 9:04 am
[ Ondine 1 ] It was her off night and Ondine was resting near the edge of the ring. Even when she didn't have a scheduled fight, she often found herself lingering about. Sometimes she would claim it was to scope out the competition, other times it was to psych them out with her presence. While she wasn't the champion of the fight ring, she had become well known for her strength and determination, and many fighters found her gaze and smirk unnerving. Today, however, she was more curious about the open matches. Many traveling fighters who had an in to the club would appear and fight, and she would often be tempted to step in if the opponent seemed fun enough. Fighters from all over Tendaji meant unique styles, though some were disappointingly too dependent on their weapons. While this club did have weapon fights, most were bare handed, which meant many of the strongest fighters struggled in the end.
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Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2023 1:37 pm
After making her way back from her mishap with the dretch, Zumei was a bit short on funds. She'd just about spent all of her meager earnings from odd jobs making her way back to a more familiar area, and now was struggling to find ways to earn some quick funds. This fight club was something she'd heard in passing, and with it she'd hoped her luck had changed. She wasn't even sure if they paid for fights, but she hoped that maybe she could convince someone she was really cool and good at a fight. Then they would bet on her and maybe she could get a little of those funds. It was really her best plan yet! She just....needed to find that person. The bustle of the ring and the ones watching were a bit disorienting to Zumei, but eventually she spotted someone near the edge of the ring. They definitely looked invested in the action, and so the woman was now Zumei's target! "Hey you!" Zumei called out, wandering over to her. "I'm going to fight and win. Are there earnings? Do people bet? How do I get paid and all that? You know you could bet on me and I'll win you good stuff," she rambled, paused, then held out her hand. "I'm Zumei!"
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Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2023 9:19 am
[ Ondine 2 ] The fight before her was quite interesting, with a scrappy Yaeli up against a calm and calculated shifter. The pace of the fight was slow, but the intentions of each hit were exciting all the same. Add in that they were both women and Ondine was hooked. So much that she didn't quite notice when she had someone approach, at least until Zumei all but thundered her introduction. Turning with a raised brow, the hybrid quickly eyed the wind woman up and down, taking note of her form in a quick assessment that she normally used in the ring. "Ello there." She replied in turn, raising her hands a moment with a playful grin. "Yer new, eh? Good time ta be 'ere, wid the open matches an' all." Her drawl was low and easy going, "Name's Ondine. I don' bet, I win. An' winners are paid well here."
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Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2023 12:25 pm
"Oh?" Zumei settled herself down, tilting her head back to look at the two fighting before turning to look back at Ondine. She wanted to win. That was why she'd came. She wasn't so sure what that entailed now, however. If it meant actually fighting or doing the betting....this was more complicated than she had considered. "How does someone win? I want to do that. Win. Whatever it takes. Do I need to bust a kneecap or two?"
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Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2023 6:57 am
[ Ondine 3 ] She eyed the woman again, taking a keen appreciation in her muscles and form. The quick assessment was enough - this woman probably was a great contender to bet on. "Well..." She paused a long moment as the crowd roared, the fight before them wrapping up as expected with a bloody mess. "Can ye fight?" She followed up expectantly.
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Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2023 7:04 pm
"Can I fight?" Zumei huffed, crossing her arms over her chest as she looks at the other woman. "Of course I can fight! I'm great at fighting!!" It wasn't boasting if it was the truth, but the woman wouldn't know that. She guessed. She could prove herself!!! "But yeah I guess do I need to prove it to you? Do you just trust me? Not sure how this actually works," she laughed, turning to watch the fight. It sounded like a good fight, the blood in the ring evident of the intensity of it. "Sure you have a way of sizing people up."
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2023 7:46 am
[ Ondine 4 ] " Cheers!" She responded to Zumei's energy and stance, accepting immediately the response and trusting that she was what she said. No one who showed up to this type of arena would foolishly claim to be able to fight. Or at least not after seeing the rowdy brawl in the court only a few paces away from them. Plus, Ondine had eyes. " Ye can proove it intha ring." She waived off the question, " Today I'm an observer. It's tha open, so us regulars can't join the fights." She turned and whistled to a passing Oban, a short and rounder man. Clearly not a fighter, he had a bit of a way about him. Seedy almost. " Oi, Cheeks." she called out, catching his attention and he eagerly joined them. He glanced over toward Zumei, before turning back toward the shifter hybrid. "Ondine, sizing up the fresh blood again?" She grinned, sending a wink toward Zumei before turning back with a nod, " Aye, never hurts to see weakness for future competition."
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2023 8:11 am
Zumei listened to their words, attempting to appear like she could figure out the way the fights worked when really her one braincell bouncing around couldn't process it well. She didn't get the whole regular fighters and new fighters things. She just knew she wanted to fight and if this was the way to do it then she would. Zumei raised her hand in greeting at the man, looking him over quickly in her own bit of assessment. "Here to fight for sure! And prove it and all that! Really I just like getting into fights and this seems a good place for it," she replied with a grin. "I'll do whatever you need me to."
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2023 8:51 am
[ Ondine 5 ] The smaller Oban looked up at the hulking Zumei, eyes narrowed as he studied her a bit more. Pulling out a scratch pad, the shrewed man took some notes. "Thank the gods, can't imagine if you were another healer from a temple trying to take care of the sick and injured. Clueless dunders." He mumbled as he moved around her to glance about. "We don't got weight classes here, and during open nights it's really whoever wants to step up. If you prove yourself good 'nough, you'll be asked back for the shows. Those are the money makers." Standing back in front, he glanced toward Ondine, "You want to sponsor?" She hummed in response, looking back at Zumei before shrugging and pulling out some coin, " 'sure." She seemed better than most of the hulking fools who walked in. As Cheeks raced off, she turned back toward Zumei. " No weapons allowed. This is all skill and force. No bitin', grabbin bits, or anything below the belt really less it's kickin. We may be bloody, but we ain't savage. An try and put on a show."
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2023 8:49 pm
At the mention of being a healer worrying over the injured, Zumei frowned. She didn't think she had any sort of talent in her body when it came to that, on top of the fact all these people came here looking for a good time. If they didn't have it well, they weren't that great then. Not that she really cared either way. A few good hits wouldn't ruin her day, and she hoped her opponent was at least a bit exciting. After the time she'd had lately she was looking for a good beating one way or another, maybe to knock some sense into her or take out some of her frustrations. Either way it sounded like something she could get into. "Don't need a weapon, but I have one," Zumei commented, patting her hammer. "Where should I put it oh helpful sponsor?" she grinned, happy that Ondine had agreed to help her out.
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Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2023 10:42 am
[ Ondine 6 ] Ondine examined the hammer for a moment before waving to the half-wall she was leaning on " Here's good 'nough." She replied, waiting as Cheeks came back with another nod and she slipped him some currency. It was special currency for the fighters ring, an easy way to pay them out and allow them to make bets. She'd have to point Zumei in the right direction. Cheeks glanced at Zumei again before nodding, "Yer up next, blondie." Ondine nodded again and turned to Zumei, " Make me proud, newbie."
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Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2023 3:31 pm
Zumei dropped her hammer and winked at Ondine, stretching her arms above her head before following after the man called 'Cheeks.' She didn't super know what making her proud would entail, but if there was one thing Zumei knew how to do it was fight. She liked being around others who enjoyed the challenge as much as she did, and was surprised by how much she'd missed just being a bit rowdy. She didn't really have that when she had been hanging around certain other people. "Ready for anything!" she called out to them both, giving a big thumbs up as she waited her turn.
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Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 10:58 am
[ Ondine 7 ] Ondine got comfortable, the crowd as well as they watched the newcomer approach with confidence. It wasn't something abnormal, many newbies had a false bravado. It was part of the show, as long as they could back it up with skill. Across from Zumei, a thin and scrappy Oban appeared, hair tightly buzzed and eyes darting around. They didn't have the bulk on the other girl, but it was possible they had the speed. It all depended on how Zumei approached the fight. Cheeks continued to walk around and collect the coin, and with one last nod, a bell tolled and the fight began. OpticPeach Feel free to RP this fight out. I don't need to act as the NPCs LOL
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Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 3:22 pm
Zumei was a little surprised by how fast the Oban moved, their quick steps circling her as she followed their movements. She knew she wouldn't beat them in a contest of speed, but speed wasn't what she needed to win this fight. The first couple of hits went to the Oban as Zumei huffed out an annoyed breath. Their fist didn't hurt as much as she was expecting, but if they got enough in she would still be in a not great situation. She didn't try to dodge the blows, that would expend more energy than it was worth when she already knew she was slower. Instead she waited a moment until the Oban struck out once more before bringing a heavy fist into their side. The Oban staggered back, obviously not expecting to get hit with their speed being an advantage. "I've got you now," she teased, continuing her flurry of blows. Thrown off balance the Oban was easily hit a few more times, her own force of her punches knocking them back and forth as they landed more against her. Her sides ached from the blows, but she'd had worse, and she was going to finish this match as the winner. The Oban took one lunge at her just as she brought her fist down, sending them soaring backwards into the side of the ring. Zumei let out a laugh as the Oban conceded, wiping some blood from her face and wandering back over to Ondine. "How was that then?" she grinned, pleased by her victory. Elyessi Yeah no worries LOL. Just making sure that was the plan
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Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2023 9:04 am
[ Ondine 8 ] Ondine enjoyed the fight, seeing the potential of the bulky woman and nodding in satisfaction. Glancing about, the crowd also seemed enthralled for the soft skilled windling, her hair a flash of gold amongst the dark of the hall. Yes, she would stand out and demand attention, a trait desirable for the patrons and owners alike. When Zumei finished things off and looked over, the dark skinned waterling gave her two thumbs up and a bright grin. Cheeks rushed over to hand something to Ondine, and she quickly counted it up as she waited for Zumei to finish basking in her first win. Most likely the first of many.
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