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XXHP: 2000/2000 XX//XXEnergy: 3910/4100 XX//XXStrength: 12 (13 with Edge)XX//XXSpeed: 13XX//XXBloodline: AnimaXX//XXClass: Dark Avenger XX//XX Rank: Master




Watching Lizzy closely, Kinetav analyzed her movements as she ran forward, far too heavy to be that of a Ranger; the way she rushed forward also was indicative of a melee style class that preferred close quarters combat as she wielded a dagger. His expression turned into that of a puzzled look as she tumbled forward, no longer certain about her class at all until she came back up and threw sand into the shadow's face; a soul inside of Edge flared up in recognition of the attack as various combat skills were brought into his mind along with the name of the class at last...

Scoundrel class. Heavy melee, but relies somewhat on stealth. Tends to have a burst damage first round, with an aptitude to win combat after multiple rounds of intermediate damage.
Thank you, Edge.

"You know...rushing in like that doesn't seem too scoundrel-like to me, Lizzy. I would have pegged you for a warrior until you threw that sand. Still, you show great technique and great promise as those cuts were very quick and precise. Let us see if we cannot improve it a little more."

Circling around his own shadow, Kinetav pointed to it in various places, including the leg and back as small holes seemed to appear in the shadow; extending his right arm in front of him as if wielding a dagger, the gauntlet shifted and writhed into the new form of a foot-long dagger as even the red orb shifted into the hilt.

"Speed is everything in my opinion," he explained, "and using this as an advantage is critical to your victory. Your stealth can be of even better use, and I somewhat envy you for it. Rush forward, using it..."

With a single step, Kinetav propelled forth as fast as he could towards the left side of the shadow, holding the dagger with the point down, he plunged it into the hole in the leg of the shadow and twisted it a little bit before pulling it out. Another hole was quickly made in the leg, crippling the shadow supposedly as the dagger felt soft flesh and bone-like material. His next move was a spin that brought the full force of his dagger into the back, stabbing into the chest cavity and through it as Lizzy would hear a sickening crack of bone and see the tip of the dagger protrude from the wound. A small twist was added to it as Kinetav finished his speaking:

"And leave no mercy for your opponent. You never know whether they can be faster or not until you enter combat, and it is better to ensure that they are not as fast. Strike quick and fast the first round, dealing extra damage and wounding his leg. After your opponent is crippled, of course begin going for the vitals...and I apologize if I am preaching to the choir in a way. Add a small twist to every attack to ensure that they bleed a little bit, enough to wound but not enough to slow you down."

With a final crunching noise of bone-like shadow breaking, Kinetav pulled the dagger out of the shadow's chest; all the holes and wounds of the shadow instantly healed and reformed as Kinetav beckoned Lizzy to attack:

"Your turn."




•••• Dodges: 8/8
•••• Distance: 35/100

Teaching Skills:

Stealth
Cripple
Double Strike
Sucker Punch
Bleeding Wounds

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Skills in Use:
Shadow Manipulation: 2/5
Shadow Transmutation: 2/5

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XXHP: 2000/2000 XX//XXEnergy: 4100/4100 XX//XXStrength: 12 (13 with Edge)XX//XXSpeed: 13XX//XXBloodline: AnimaXX//XXClass: Dark Avenger XX//XX Rank: Master




Kinetav's eyes tracked Lizzy back to the start as she just casually walked up to the hapless shadow, pondering her scheme at sheathing her dagger but wickedly grinning after she drew it to attack; while it seemed a blur, each movement, each inch of flesh, each drop of shadowy blood seemed to be in slow motion to him as the shadow's hamstrings were severed.

You seem to be enjoying these thoughts too much, brother.
Are you saying that you wouldn't like to drink another hapless soul right now, sister, even if it is only for a second? Or to kill that which should have been quicker than we are? To see that light fade from the victim's eyes as it's stolen by your thirst?
...Those are my lines and questions, dammit brother.
Look at that next attack...beautiful precision.

Edge turned her attention back to the shadow as its skull had been penetrated by Lizzy's dagger, not once but twice in quick succession in a burst of speed uncanny for the Kakurenbo's current speed; the Voidsworn stood in silent recognition of this burst and mental preparation should he ever see himself face it. At her words, his grin spread slightly as he rubbed a hand over his cheek in playful contemplation:

"Hrmmmm....I guess I did say that, and your form was quite amazing and faster than most; did you just turn away from a standing opponent, though?"

The Anima nodded his head upward, indicating Lizzy's back and trying to signal her to turn around; as Lizzy turned back around, she'd see the faceless shadow take a swing at her mid-section with a shadow-sword in its hand with a silent intent to kill.The shadow's wounds automatically repaired themselves again, working as fast and as hard as the Anima willed it.

"If I remember right you are good at combat and, by my calculations or prior assessments of Kakurenbo, faster than those people who hurt you yesterday. Now prove it. Show your prowess and return the attack...make it bleed, or be bled."

(OOC Information: Shadow Stats are 3/7. Being hit by the shadow causes E rank damage. Health is infinite as it is shadow, but this is obviously just training purposes.)



•••• Dodges: 8/8
•••• Distance: 0/100

Training Skills:
Riposte
Bleeding Wounds

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Shadow Manipulation: 3/5
Shadow Transmutation: 3/5

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XXHP: 2000/2000 XX//XXEnergy: 4100/4100 XX//XXStrength: 12 (13 with Edge)XX//XXSpeed: 13XX//XXBloodline: AnimaXX//XXClass: Dark Avenger XX//XX Rank: Master




Lucky parry.

Edge almost seemed displeased at the lack of blood as she had hoped for more, the Kakurenbo easily spinning around and knocking the blade; Kinetav, on the other hand, almost felt a bit of triumph as Lizzy easily cut through the shadows with not only its own blade but hers as well. His Exodus melted from its dagger form to meld itself comfortably with his arm once more as he began thinking of how his gauntlet of projection was ready by now. The shadow threatening Lizzy disappeared entirely as a genuine smile crept across his face.

Oh...What's this? You're actually prideful of "your new student"?
*Coughs mentally* Ahem....*the trainee*, Edge.
Right, that was exactly what you're thinking.

Kinetav smirked playfully, more out of Edge's comment than Lizzy's show of prowess; his smile faded as his stomach rumbled, felt by himself but not loud enough for others to hear as he thought of the state of his city. He'd want to go outside to search for food to try to bring back if he could as he spoke to Lizzy in a playfully mocking voice:

"Tch, where was that speed when you needed it yesterday? Also, if you're hungry by now, I know a place that we can eat...if we perform well enough to catch it, that is. There's a food shortage in our city, unfortunately..."



•••• Dodges: 8/8
•••• Distance: 0/100

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XXHP: 2000/2000 XX//XXEnergy: 3910/4100 XX//XXStrength: 12 (13 with Edge)XX//XXSpeed: 13XX//XXBloodline: AnimaXX//XXClass: Dark Avenger XX//XX Rank: Master




Kinetav extended her hand to Lizzy as he smiled again at her, various guards and people having gathered around to watch their training with both curiosity and amazement; one of them shouted down to the pair playfully as they had ceased their training, nearly disappointed in the short display:

"More, Knight Omen! Bring forth your real power and reveal the prowess of a wilder and the Desert! This outsider must be taught!"

The Voidsworn turned around and looked back up at the stands to try to locate the person who had spoken, but the sound carried so easily in the arena floor and stands that only a whisper would not be heard. The Knight, having completed a full turn, spoke aloud in a shout that echoed throughout the arena:

"Outsider though she may be, she fights against the same forces that fight against us. I have witnessed her in combat, as have you, and know this person to have some honor inside of her. You know the fox-kin well, brethren, yet she did not eat a single heart that was my kill from the Swords of the Swamp. She has aided in the falling of three more Swords as of yesterday."

A small chorus of cheers and chants echoed around the arena as the Knight spoke well of her, the wilders and civilians proud of their Knight Omen and marveling at the new Kakurenbo; as more gathered and began to watch the spectacle, others pointed at her and whispered to each other about who should could be and how they had met in the first place. The Anima looked back at her and smiled as he held out his hand once more:

"One more thing, brothers and sisters. Lizzy and I go to hunt now, not wishing to place such a burden on our city in its time of need. I promise you this...whatever I kill, I will bring back and share with the Sky Basin!"

Another chorus of cheers and chants went up from the people, shouts of "Knight Omen Kinetav" and "Lizzy" echoing across the city's arena as Kinetav winked slyly at Lizzy and whispered to her:

"Come, let us leave...the people have seemed to taken a liking to you already. The place is Ernya, and the game is more than likely afoot."





•••• Dodges: 8/8
•••• Distance: 0/100

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XXHP: 2000/2000 XX//XXEnergy: 4100/4100 XX//XXStrength: 12 (13 with Edge)XX//XXSpeed: 13XX//XXBloodline: AnimaXX//XXClass: Dark Avenger XX//XX Rank: Master




The crowd roared in approval as Lizzy took his hand, but became deadly silent as they witnessed her shutting her eyes tightly; the Voidsworn, after hearing her words and seeing her reaction to his grasp, grasped it tightly for a second in comfort and walked over to give Lizzy a hug. The smile and grin faded from his eyes as he thought of his own experiences as he hugged her and whispered:

"You know...the Desert wasn't my first home. The Citadel was...just keep that in mind. Our door is always open for allies."

Both of them disappeared into the darkness, still embraced as the people gawked for a second before they went back to their own duties. Some marveled at Kinetav's ability to warp shadow, others at Lizzy's ability to beat back that very same shadow; whispers of Lizzy, her appearance, and her help in fighting a few of the swords began to spread through the town.



•••• Dodges: 8/8
•••• Distance: 0/100

Skills Used:
Shadowstep: 20 Energy

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