Tonight was the night, she had been training with Melpomene and also under the guidance of Benitoite all to try and figure out how to manage her magic. It was a bit nerve-wracking, to say the least as she made her way through the city. By now she had a strong working idea of what to look out for by referencing either a guide on Knight colors or a general explanation of what it would "feel" like when one of the auras from Order was near. She would have preferred to be more prepared but things couldn't always be done with perfect conditions. At least at this point, she had learned about subspace and made sure she was prepared with a few noise-dampening tools to aid her allies in the event her magic went way off the scale into the ear-bleed territory.
Coming up on someone obviously wasted on a park bench, she quietly started draining them after sitting down next to them. They didn't even stir as she worked, trying to look normal and not suspicious in the slightest. Listening closely for anyone else coming, she then got up and moved on to the next person she would be draining tonight. The process repeated a few times as she plucked energy off the various drunk and passed-out people around the bars that hadn't quite made it home after everything closed for the night.
It was at her third target that she felt something off and what she thought could be described as stronger. At this point, she rested her hand on the civilian's chest contemplating using them as a hostage if needed to get out of a bad situation. She didn't have the luxury of teleporting out of danger like her brother did so she would have to make due with what she had available even if it did mean some poor soul would lose their life.
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Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2023 10:12 pm
Hati walked.
And walked, and walked, and walked.
Tonight seemed rather quiet, shockingly so. Still, he felt grateful for that; it meant less hard work for him. Not that he minded hard work, but tonight he really did not want to get into any fights, despite his obligation to go out and find them. Protect people. His secondary job.
Aha. There you are, he thought to himself as he finally sensed something amiss with the night. He moved forward, watching a baby Senshi go forth and drain some poor drunk guy.
"Excuse me," he said as he moved into the light. "I wouldn't do that, if I were you."
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Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2023 11:17 pm
Looking them over she tried to gauge if they were the fighting type or not. “Ah, hello. I’m not taking much, not that they would notice with their hangover in the morning?” She slowly sat up a bit and looked towards them, still not moving her hand off the drunkard.
“I’m not causing anymore harm than they did to themselves if you think about it?” She had no patience for drunks and alcoholics. They destroyed everything they touched and frequently brought innocent bystanders into their problems. Maybe she was a bit biased because of how her father had been one and how her brother was a recovering from being one but, it was how she felt.
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Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2023 11:24 pm
"But they made the choice to do that to themselves, and you're taking that choice away from them, or making it worse," he said, eyes flickering down to the hand on the civilian's chest.
Normally, he didn't like to attack first, but he didn't like the way this senshi was delaying. Like maybe she would just reach in, grab it, and then stuff into subspace as quick as she could, just to spite Hati for trying to stop her politely. So without further ado, he spoke his spell, taking a step forward.
"Moor Hunt."
A deafening silence settles over everyone within a ten foot radius. Shortly after the silence falls, two deep barks echo through the area, and suddenly every enemy within the radius feels like they are being watched by a large, dangerous creature. The silence can be disorienting; no matter how loud anything is, while the magic is in effect they cannot hear anything but the barks—and maybe the sound of something heavy breathing just behind them. Or worse, breathing on the back of their neck. Paranoia, anxiety and intense fear for the invisible threat are prominent for the duration of the magic, and may persist for longer if the player desires. This attack affects all enemies within fifteen feet and lasts for thirty seconds; it can be used twice per battle.
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Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2023 11:35 pm
Aoede was about to speak but no sound came out when she tried. Pulling her hand back and away she gauged if the other was close enough. Something was closing in on her and she didn’t quite like that, not one bit. There was a barking coming from somewhere and it put her on edge. She really didn't like the idea of being eaten by magic dogs or something else.
Holding her hands in front of her she said the name of her attack before screaming. “Screaming Cacophony.” All the while hoping that even if she couldn't hear the sounds, they would still hear it.
She wasn't sure if it would work but it was worth a shot as she heard the sound of barking getting closer. They would be on top of her soon and she felt very anxious about it.
Sailor Scout Attack: Screaming Cacophony
Aoede holds her hands in front of her like she is holding a microphone and speaks the name of the attack before screaming into the imaginary mic. Everyone within 10 feet of her hears a cacophony of noises ranging from car alarms to screeching and yowling cats. It can leave ears ringing or cause slight disorientation. The noise only last for 30 seconds and it can be avoided by getting out of range. 3 times per battle
genovianprince
Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2023 11:49 pm
Ugh. The fact that she had the wherewithal to cast her magic annoyed Hati probably too much to be normal. Why couldn't she just freak out like most people and run away, or something? Now he had to try to do this while listening to what sounded like... he would personally describe it as "every 80s movie idea of what a dystopian city sounded like every second of every day". Only without the cool synthwave music.
The cats, in particular, made him scowl—dogs were so much better.
Still, the senshi had put both hands out, so he lunged forwards, ears ringing like they never had before, and grabbed them, pulling her away from the civilian, twisting and putting himself between them.
"Stop hurting people," he said, not sure if his magic had quite stopped yet. He hoped she could lip read or something.
He let her go, folding his arms across his chest and glaring at her.
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Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2023 12:08 am
Aoede smiled a little that it seemed her magic was working up until they lunged forward to grab her. Oh that’s not good, was the first thought that came to mind. Looking blankly at him for a moment she could tell he was trying to say something as he let her go.
Taking a chance, she stomped hard on his foot with her heel and started to move back and away. The barking was still going strong and she kept swiveling around looking for the source. If it got any closer she was gonna tap out and try and get outta here.
Hopefully her magic would make their ears ring long enough to give her the chance to get away. Lunging was one thing but giving chase wasn't as easy when your middle ear was being abused by city noises on steroids.
genovianprince
Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2023 12:21 am
Hati yelped when she stomped on his foot, getting ready to shove at her, but the dizziness forced itself to the forefront of his mind and he halted. Breathing heavily, he watched as she darted away, fruitlessly trying to run from the Cu-Sithe the magic made her think was chasing her.
Good, he thought. At least he'd saved someone tonight. Even if the ringing felt like it would never stop.
Suddenly, then, it did, and he gasped in relief, shaking his head vigorously and trying to pop his ears with a yawn.
Ugh, that had not been pleasant. At least he hadn't had to get very physical.
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Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2023 5:27 pm
Taking her chance now that she saw he was actually dizzy, she finished bolting away. Draining a drunkard wasn't worth the risk of whatever the hell was going on.
After she made it a good distance away, the barking stopped and she could hear the sounds of the city again. She was definitely gonna tell Benitoite about this.
