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The Ghost of Xmas Awesome rolled 1 20-sided dice:
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The Ghost of Xmas Awesome
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 Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 5:35 pm
DC:10
Train:8/10
Roll:1+3=4 (Why is the first post on a new page always one? neutral )
Xenon grit his teeth as the wind picked up at the wrong time, blowing the leaves away, if not for his speed he'd have been lucky to get one.
Xenon sighed as he landed, his brow furrowed. 88%, or in that general area at any rate... judging from the rate of his improvement and his past experience. He clamped both of his hands together and stretched them out away from him, cracking his back in a professional manner. The dead line was too close for comfort and his current performance didn't do much to alleviate his doubts, still, he had time to burn as so long as he did, burn it he would.
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The Ghost of Xmas Awesome rolled 1 20-sided dice:
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Total: 13 (1-20)
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Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 5:42 pm
DC:10
Train:9/10
Roll:13+3=16
Xenon actually stumbled as he landed, but he'd done very well, striking six of the leaves a second time this instance around. He got up a dusted of his knee, which had gotten a little roughed up when he landed. Checking to make sure he wasn't injured in any way, which incidentally he wasn't, he made his way back up the Oak almost at once. Looking at him from an outsider's position he supposed he must look like a man possessed, and in a way he supposed that wasn't too far off. He was possessed now by the drive which had guided his actions since his awakening... his will. His own will to him was the supreme force in his existence. If ever he did something, it was because his own will dictated it so. His own will to him was the key to all truths, the blade that cut through illusion... he would continue to follow his own will, till such time as his life was over.
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The Ghost of Xmas Awesome rolled 1 20-sided dice:
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Total: 4 (1-20)
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The Ghost of Xmas Awesome
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Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 5:50 pm
DC:10
Train:9/10
Roll:4+3=7
Xenon sat beside his coat, taking a brief reprieve. He checked his watch, taking the pocket apparatus from inside said coat, and opening it with a click. His watch was actually quite a remarkable one, that is to say, it looked rather well made, but it's other function was what made it truly special. The watch, when chakra was channeled into it, held a secret compartment... the compartment hadn't been opened since his parents deaths, but it was still there... and it was still empty. There'd been something inside it once... once before he was who he was now...but that something had lost it's place, and had been since discarded. Since that act of discarding, Xen had never opened the watch, not even once... he'd had a key to it once, but there was no point in it when merely applying chakra opened far easier.
He'd admit to being curious when he first discovered this, but then, the logical thing to do was ask the one who gave it to him about this function... and they'd been dead for some time when he'd learnt of it.
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The Ghost of Xmas Awesome rolled 1 20-sided dice:
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Total: 1 (1-20)
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Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 5:58 pm
DC:10
Train:9/10
Roll:1+3=4
The watch showed him he didn't have time to be dallying about, but he also knew that if he didn't rest on occasion, he'd just become to tired to do anything at all, and if, in a worst case scenario, he collapsed, he'd miss Momoe-san entirely, AND lose time on his training. With a sip of his water. He tried to calm himself, massaging his tired muscles. He was a merely skip away from 90% now, and after that only ten percent stood between him and success... the only catch was the time he had to do it in.
'Come on body...don't give in just yet, the clinic will heal us up but you have to work with me here...it will mean less work for us later so buckle down and let's do this...'
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The Ghost of Xmas Awesome rolled 1 20-sided dice:
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Total: 8 (1-20)
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The Ghost of Xmas Awesome
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Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 6:05 pm
DC:10
Train:10/10
Roll:8+3=11
Training completed!
Xenon hit the ground with a force, slamming his fist to the ground in finality as he reached 90%. He was sweating now in addition to still being worn, but he smiled in spite of it. He wasn't out of the running yet. He still had a chance. He faced the tree still breathing quickly. "Here's hoping for a trump hand against all odds..." he smiled.
Xenon ascended the tree yet again, his look set back into one of ferocity, his arms flung behind him as though to improve his aerodynamics. He collected leaves for his next jump swiftly, and set himself into position... ten more... just ten percent more... he clutched the leaves tightly in his fist.
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The Ghost of Xmas Awesome rolled 1 20-sided dice:
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Total: 3 (1-20)
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Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:04 pm
Falling Leaves
Formula:1d20+Dex
DC:10
Train:0/10
Roll:3+3=6
Xen rubbed his neck, his elation from reaching ninety boiled down some, he was so close, he couldn't stop now... he straightened his posture and resumed training.
As hard as he tried to complete his training in time... some part of him was harboring a secret question.
Why was he doing this in the first place? If he decided not to help Momoe-san, he'd have plenty of time to go the clinic, rest up, maybe pick up some dinner, then come back and finish his training with time to spare... but instead he was putting himself in this situation... and the question his subconscious was...why?
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The Ghost of Xmas Awesome rolled 1 20-sided dice:
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Total: 1 (1-20)
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The Ghost of Xmas Awesome
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Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:09 pm
DC:10
Train:0/10
Roll:1+3=4
Was he really all that worried about Her? No, not really, he was more than confident in her ability to handle a D-rank mission without risk. She might have been naive, but she wasn't incapable. Why then? Was it because Sanako had asked him too? He admitted the woman had made a good first impression with him and that was very important when dealing with him...but he didn't think so. Sanako amused him, impressed him, and her personality and manner even appealed to him, but he wouldn't push himself to this extreme because she asked him a favor. Though he liked her, going this far out of his way where there was no real equivalent exchange from the person in question, when ideals weren't involved, was just bad business, and while he'd admit he did people he liked favors, or in most cases the better end of the deal, this would be going to far.
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The Ghost of Xmas Awesome rolled 1 20-sided dice:
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Total: 19 (1-20)
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Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:16 pm
DC:10
Train:1/10
Roll:19+3=22
So...what then? If he wasn't worried about his favorite toy, and it wasn't a favor for his newest acquaintance, and it was most certainly out of his way... then what was his reasoning?
Could it be because...he just was taking an excuse to spend time with her? Now he thought about it, was that why he was training her? There was no doubt that Momoe-san often improved his mood whenever she was around, her naivety was just so... refreshing, he would even go so a far as to say endearing, but did he really favor her so much he was willing to go through this just to see her?
No. No that couldn't be. Perhaps...perhaps it was just a whim, he had those often. Perhaps he was doing this just because he felt like it...yes, that was it.... it was just a whim, he needed some money any way and Momoe-san would probably keep him entertained... yes...yes that was it.
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The Ghost of Xmas Awesome rolled 1 20-sided dice:
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Total: 11 (1-20)
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The Ghost of Xmas Awesome
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Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:22 pm
DC:10
Train:2/10
Roll:11+3=14
As he continued to train to his utmost effort, the strain pushed aside as he continued the routine, Xenon went over his possible schedule in case he should fail... it never hurt to be prepared, even if it's for something you don't desire as an outcome...especially in fact.
If he didn't make it he'd have to continue his training in the morning, forcing him to rest for the remainder of the day tomorrow before his body was back in perfect and improved condition. After that he'd begin the final phase of his of speed training, which would probably take about three days at least. And after that he could move onto learning his first Genjutsu, shortly after moving on to a certain tactical jutsu...which he estimated he should dedicate at least a day too. And next...
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The Ghost of Xmas Awesome rolled 1 20-sided dice:
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Total: 13 (1-20)
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Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:31 pm
DC:10
Train:3/10
Roll:13+3=16
Next he'd tackle a small experiment in sealing jutsu, as the art itself appealed to him, and he'd already learnt some about it. The jutsu he'd had in mind was a simple one, but it could be effective in the right situation, especially if his hands were bound. Next he'd move unto learning a Medical jutsu, which could come in handy, if only on his resume as a shinobi... then...
Well, his schedule wasn't the issue, it was where he'd squeeze in the time. He didn't rightly know when he was going to be able to make up the lost time if he didn't complete this training today... he had to keep at it...
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The Ghost of Xmas Awesome rolled 1 20-sided dice:
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Total: 10 (1-20)
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The Ghost of Xmas Awesome
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Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:51 pm
DC:10
Train:4/10
Roll:10+3=13
The tree swayed in the breeze as the young student continued his heavy training, proceeding through his condition and marching onward towards his goal. The tree, if it had a mind, might have been slightly curious about this boy. This boy who exhibited such strange behavior. This boy how took his leaves only to toss them into the air and strike at them. The tree might have seen him musing and guessed at what he might be thinking, heard his conversation Sanako and read there in more about his character... the tree might even be glad of his company, and that someone seemed to need it for something...
But then, it didn't, as it was just tree, Xen know nothing otherwise, and tree's didn't think or feel... right?
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The Ghost of Xmas Awesome rolled 1 20-sided dice:
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Total: 8 (1-20)
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Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:56 pm
DC:10
Train:5/10
Roll:8+3=11
Xenon landed and almost at once leaned back against the tree. He was doing well, he was so close now... but he needed another quick rest, only a quick one. He headed up the tree and came to stop by his coat, his unofficial break area.
He checked his pocket watch again. He was cutting it close... 4 o'clock was just around the corner, and he had no doubts that it was an even chance whether he'd make it or not at this point. He'd surpassed expectation so far, but he'd have to go all the way on these next sets... he had to reach 100%... then he could go to the clinic in peace.
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The Ghost of Xmas Awesome rolled 1 20-sided dice:
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Total: 19 (1-20)
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Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:04 pm
DC:10
Train:6/10
Roll:19+3=22
The leaves swirled about him, and two of them fell in half, cut clean as though a a blade. His chakra was still running through his body like lightning, it's power filling him and causing his eyes to glow again. His determination to finish seemed to be pushing him to the new heights he sought... all the while the comforting thought of 'A little more...' kept echoing in his mind... he was so close now... so close...'
Xenon felt the strain, he felt the fatigue, sweat was starting to wet his gray shirt... but still he didn't recant, still he clung to his decided deadline...
All in all Xen was sure now he could finish his training in the early morning a move right on to the jutsu by late after noon...but no, he kept on pushing, he clearly wasn't going to stop until 4 o'clock had come and gone.
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The Ghost of Xmas Awesome rolled 1 20-sided dice:
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Total: 9 (1-20)
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Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:10 pm
DC:10
Train:7/10
Roll:9+3=12
His arms and legs were feeling heavy now, like he dawned some kind of lead weights, but still his managed to strike each leaf, before finally coming to land on the grass. The soft lush grass was starting to pad down from his many landings, but somehow it seemed quite well and alive. And the tree, for all the leaves he'd removed, seemed unaffected. A tree as large as this could give up those leaves and barely show it. After Xenon left, there'd be little evidence that he was even here, that he'd put forth such effort...but he didn't really care. He wasn't doing this so people would be impressed by how dedicated he was... he was doing this because in order for him to grow, it needed to be done.
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The Ghost of Xmas Awesome rolled 1 20-sided dice:
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Total: 10 (1-20)
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The Ghost of Xmas Awesome
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Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:15 pm
DC:10
Train:8/10
Roll:10+3=13
'Heh...damn it...so close...' Xen was standing atop one of the branches, his eyes one the leaves in his hand. 'I'm so close...I can make it... but I have to give it my all... every second counts... he leaped off his hands flashing through the air again, smiting each leaf with surprising accuracy considering his condition.
Xenon was now at the point of truth. He only had 2% left and his training was all but over... still... he'd set his mind on four o'clock...and for some odd reason he felt a drive to keep that mark... he laughed. Maybe it was just his stubborn nature kicking in again...he knew, but either way Xenon Maboroshi had cast his bet...and the wheel was coming to a halt...
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