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kouri-chan_xx Vice Captain
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 Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 6:09 am
Amadeus has now tidied up his campment. The colour scheme is still dark brown and light brown, but the building is no longer as hippy as it once was. Things have changed, after all. The hall is where Amadeus does his work (when he's there..) and where he sees people. In the hallway leading from the hall are his room, a toilet, a kitchen and all the housey rooms every house has. One room lies undisturbed, the same since its owner perished.
In the center of the hall is a desk where Amadeus does the little paperwork he receives. He is trying to reach out to the local state/country daimyo in order to secure some funds to aid rebuilding. To one side is a huge bookshelf filled to the brim with books. Where he got these books no one knows, however, but you will probably find anything you need to know (within reason) in those old tomes.Old description This is the Rikki Amadeus Campment~.
Though Amadeus may not seem like a very happy type of person he expresses himself where he lives~
This place makes you feel like putting this symbol '~' everywhere you see~
I suppose in that respect it's rather hippy.
DAMN! WHY IS THIS ALL RHYMING?!
Anyway, the spirit of the Rikki clan still remains in his rather happy hippy campment. Yes, Amadeus is rather peace-loving, but only if it suits him, really...
There's some target practice things round the back. The back door leads to the silver spring after a 15 minute walk in the right direction.
Amadeus has a large collection of books here in one of the rooms. They literally fill up half of the room... shows how quickly he accumulates things.
The place has a relaxed style and seems built in a rather haphazard way but is very stable. Colour scheme... brown and brown... (well light brown)
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Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 2:16 am
Amadeus was feeling cheerful today. He'd just come from a relaxing soak in the springs, after all. Entering his little hut, he pulled out a book from a shelf and started to read it. After all, just because you were a member of an evil criminal organisation doesn't mean that you stayed uncultured, right?
"Incoming!" Tana called as he landed outside, coupled with a chattering voice he didn't realise and couldn't imediately understand. Amadeus sighed wearily and went out.
"I'VE GOT A MESSAGE!" a tiny bat chirped right in his face after he appeared. "FROM RIKKI RICK! YOUR BROTHER!!!"
He swatted the bat away, then jerked up. "Rick? My BABY BROTHER?" he asked incredulously. "It's been so long... give that to me."
He quickly untied the letter from the batling's leg.
"Thanks, whatever your name is..." he said. ("Sera!" Sera chirped.) "Sera... I'm Amadeus and this is Tana. You're welcome to stay as long as you want... but first, I have to read this."
He unrolled it and started to read...
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kouri-chan_xx Vice Captain
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kouri-chan_xx Vice Captain
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Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 5:06 am
Dear Amadeus,
I don't think that you'd expect this, huh? Neither did I... after all, I'd thought you were dead for pretty much over half my life and no offence, but you weren't a real big role model to me due to the whole 'missing-nin' thing... Naomi always speaks really badly of you when she does speak of you, so you'd have to understand that I got a really bad impression of you.
But one day I was in the attic and saw some old pictures of you. You looked just like Dad and I figured, Hey, he can't be that bad, right? Becoming a jounin at like, 16 isn't a small feat you know!
We probably won't see each other, but I just wrote to you to tell you that I'm here and I know of your existence, and I don't shun it either, unlike Naomi. Did I mention that Naomi positively hates you...? I don't know why, but every time you're mentioned her face turns black as a piece of charcoal. She's really strong now, too. She recently became a jounin!
But you know... I admit that I only wrote this to alleviate my curiosity. I highly doubt I'll even get a reply. But I am really, really, excited, because hey! You're family right? And I have a super-strong older brother!
Yours,
Rick
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Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 5:14 am
[Screw the no-document style thing -_-]
Amadeus was slightly alarmed after reading Rick's note.
1) Rick was extremely naive, even if it was because he was kinda young.
2) Naomi hated him? Since when?? Amadeus didn't want to fight with his family...
3) Rick's writing was extremely girly and his similies were just a bit too artistic for Amadeus' taste. Seriously... as black as charcoal? What was Rick, an art student?
But he put those concerns aside... Amadeus had often wondered just what had become of his brother. Although there was a sinking feeling that roughly translated into, 'Not very much,' Amadeus decided that he would find out.
And not by sending one of Tana's random cronies or anything.
He'd go hiimself, to Kumogakure. It would be a quick thing and he would only be gone for a couple of days... maybe he would do an obligatory mission for Ryuugetsu or something, and he kinda needed a partner, but he'd find one.
It was midday.
"Tana! And you... Sera!" Amadeus said, putting on his long coat. "Get ready... we're heading to Kumogakure!
"Oh, and if you're tired, you can rest on my shoulder if you want," he added kindly to the batling.
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kouri-chan_xx Vice Captain
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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:34 pm
Sakaki came walking towards the Rikki area with a very cold look on her face. She couldn't believe how utterly bored she was. How could boredom lead to talking with other 5th Dawn members. Sakaki rolled her eyes to the skies as she approached the compound. However, it seemed that Amadeus was just on his way out. "Where are you headed?" Sakaki said, her words whipping out at him filled with attitude. She threw her hands up on those luscious hips of hers, which the woman didn't bother to conceal with the piece of black cloth she used as a skirt. Her dark green eyes bore right into Amadeus to grab his attention. Sakake was quite the vixen along with a great intimidater.
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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 1:40 pm
[[Amadeus and Kataki are already on their way to Kumogakure ivory, you're too late, sorry sweatdrop ]]
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Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007 12:02 pm
[Damn. I'll just go off on my own little mission then.]
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Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 4:48 am
"AND HERE WE ARE!!!" Amadeus said cheerfully and Rick smiled back at him, still in awe, unaware of their sister's devastation at their disapperance.
"It's late!" Amadeus continued. "So rest! We will start training tomorrow! Be prepared!" he said, winking at Rick.
Rick nodded. "Night brother!" he said happily. The seriousness of the situation hadn't really sunk into him yet. He went into the room allocated for him [still rather messy, obviously hastily cleaned] and got ready for bed.
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kouri-chan_xx Vice Captain
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kouri-chan_xx Vice Captain
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Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 2:57 am
Rick woke up the next day!
And promptly gasped in surprise. Before remembering that he had gone from Kumogakure to Takigakure with his brother. Good job Rick. But it was to get stronger, wasn't it?
He looked around the room. Last night he had been way too tired to assess it but now he was bright and full of energy!
The room really sucked to put it truthfully. The walls were peeling and ew! Mold on the ceiling! Books dumped on a table! Rick had been taught to treat books nicely and this was just horrible! Rick sighed and decided that, before he started the process of gaining strength, he would clean his room!
Intending to do it he finally got out of bed and made it. His glance flickered over to the bedside table where he found a folded note. And beside his bed was a package.
Flipping open the note Rick read to himself, 'Rick, I got these for you. Thought the weapon suited you. I realise the room isn't great. I've got business to attend to, will be back around noon.' Looking at the clock Rick saw that it was like 9am. At least three hours before his brother would come back!
His eyes then flew to the package his brother had presumably left for him. Tearing it open excitedly he revealed a basic bow with a quiver containing 20 arrows. With the fascination of a child Rick ran a finger experimentally over the tip of the arrow. Those weren't children's toys, they were the real deal.
Humming cheerfully at the beginning of a new part of his life Rick went to the living room to make breakfast.
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Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 6:52 am
Well...
Rick decided that Amadeus' place needed a great deal of work.
It was decided.
Outside of training Rick would dedicate his time to beautifying his area of living.
He chewed thoughtfully at the bread, waiting for his brother to return.
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kouri-chan_xx Vice Captain
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kouri-chan_xx rolled 1 20-sided dice:
19
Total: 19 (1-20)
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kouri-chan_xx Vice Captain
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Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 7:44 am
Finishing his bread Rick looked at the clock only to see that it was only around 9:30am. Still a lot of time before his brother returned and hopefully tell him more about this place and the bow and arrows.
Having explored the house fully by now (it was not that big actually, with Amadeus' closed room, his room, a toilet and a living room) Rick went outside. Since he went out by the back door he immediately noticed the target practice ring things! Having found something to do Rick immediately ran back to his room and eagerly took out his bow and arrows before assuming the appropriate position for using them. He was a total noob at archery; I mean, he knew how to hold it but probably fired like a sissy.
Aiming at the bullseye nonetheless, from a distance of around 30ft, he let the arrow loose.
Bow and Arrow
Each student will be placed in front of a target practice dummy (or rings).
DC:0-5 = Complete Miss (+0 Pts.)
DC:6-10 = Outer Ring (+1 Pts.)
DC:11-15 =Inner Ring (+2 Pts.)
DC:16-20 = Bullseye (+5 Pts.)
Formula: 1d20 + Attack Ranged Bonus [d20 + 1]
Train: 0/10
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kouri-chan_xx rolled 1 20-sided dice:
2
Total: 2 (1-20)
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Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 7:49 am
Rick had started with a beginner's supply ring (well the rings were significantly bigger than for other rings... so he supposed that had to be the case..) and to his surprise and pleasure his first arrow hit the bullseye. This always seemed to be a trend for him, strangely enough. He must have a lot of beginner's luck.
Taking another of the finely crafted arrows from his quiver Rick pulled the string and arrow taut before letting go.
Bow and Arrow
Each student will be placed in front of a target practice dummy (or rings).
DC:0-5 = Complete Miss (+0 Pts.)
DC:6-10 = Outer Ring (+1 Pts.)
DC:11-15 =Inner Ring (+2 Pts.)
DC:16-20 = Bullseye (+5 Pts.)
Points: 5
Formula: 1d20 + Attack Ranged Bonus [d20 + 1]
Train: 1/10
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kouri-chan_xx Vice Captain
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kouri-chan_xx rolled 1 20-sided dice:
8
Total: 8 (1-20)
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kouri-chan_xx Vice Captain
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Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 7:52 am
Rick sighed; he had expected that. After the initial good result he always failed. It was the same way with learning the handseals. He remembered that he'd learned the Tori easily! Before spending eons trying to learn the rest. That's why he'd left. He wanted to master things quickly and skillfully. He decided that he would specialise in the bow and arrow... already Rick was imagining the possibilities.
Figuring out what had gone wrong in his attempt he took out another arrow and readied it, aiming at the bullseye. He needed enough strength and needed a steady hand too. If he was pointing downwards by even 1 degree the arrow would totally miss.
DC:0-5 = Complete Miss (+0 Pts.)
DC:6-10 = Outer Ring (+1 Pts.)
DC:11-15 =Inner Ring (+2 Pts.)
DC:16-20 = Bullseye (+5 Pts.)
Points: 5
Formula: 1d20 + Attack Ranged Bonus [d20 + 1]
Train: 2/10
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kouri-chan_xx rolled 1 20-sided dice:
11
Total: 11 (1-20)
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Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 7:57 am
Rick's deductions about his weapon of choice had a visible effect upon his next arrow and Rick was pleased, just slightly. The arrow had hit the middle of the outer ring solidly. Rick felt that he needed more strength though.. although he hadn't the slightest idea on how to achieve that. But who cared about an arrow going through you if it wasn't strong enough to pierce and just bounced off? These arrows in the target rings looked like they were about to fall off at any minute.
At that exact moment the one in the bullseye fell onto the ground. Rick sighed, there went his initial triumph.
Taking out his fourth arrow from his quiver he let it fly loose, aiming once again for the bullseye, but prepared for it to go anywhere really. Although he did try to keep his hands steady and the direction a perfect 90 degrees.
DC:0-5 = Complete Miss (+0 Pts.)
DC:6-10 = Outer Ring (+1 Pts.)
DC:11-15 =Inner Ring (+2 Pts.)
DC:16-20 = Bullseye (+5 Pts.)
Points: 6
Formula: 1d20 + Attack Ranged Bonus [d20 + 1]
Train: 3/10
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kouri-chan_xx Vice Captain
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kouri-chan_xx rolled 1 20-sided dice:
8
Total: 8 (1-20)
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kouri-chan_xx Vice Captain
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Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 8:00 am
Rick watched with satisfaction as the arrow embedded itself into the second ring. Just one ring away from the bullseye! He was up to his fifth arrow now. This time he would get it in the bullseye! He decided that he would work on aim at the moment and not power.
So he took his fifth arrow from his quiver and fired it at the bullseye.
DC:0-5 = Complete Miss (+0 Pts.)
DC:6-10 = Outer Ring (+1 Pts.)
DC:11-15 =Inner Ring (+2 Pts.)
DC:16-20 = Bullseye (+5 Pts.)
Points: 8
Formula: 1d20 + Attack Ranged Bonus [d20 + 1]
Train: 4/10
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