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Post by Radiance on Jun 27, 2023 19:18:28 GMT -5

"Fun...?"

Radiance did a full pause at the sudden thought. She tried to picture herself having more "fun", but her mind drew a blank. The clerics role in the party was to keep the party alive, so how does the cleric have fun, exactly?

She stopped waving her staff randomly and observed what her party was doing. El danced in between the monsters, scythe swinging in tune. The sound of rushing steam and gunshots preceded Eden, so that it was easy to located her amidst the remaining straggles.

"...Juk Zot!"

Tree branches burst from the ground, wrapping around one of the monsters Eden was engaged with. She chose this particularly skill not due to its damage, but because it could briefly hold the enemy in place, which had myriad advantages. It just so happens that the one monster she wanted to hold still for Eden was at the end of its life anyways, and her skill finished it off.

"Oops..."

She felt like laughing despite the unintentional kill steal. I guess this was fun? She hoped the next wave was just as easy as this first one!

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Post by 11H on Jun 28, 2023 19:07:54 GMT -5

Eden was odd – that was his first thought. She seemed to have her own flavour of seriousness, not unlike 11H. Her flavour was different, though. As he mentally scribed a note: gives it her all, even in low level content. Couldn’t quite comprehend it himself. Apathy took the place of the need for survival when something was too easy or too disinteresting.

But still, the girls were having fun and he got to witness and log some interesting actions. For example, a Cleric could do more than just heal. Juk Zot seemed to have some measure of crowd control, which could prove interesting to strategise with in harder content.

However, that was that, and this is now. He had to pull his weight, too. In the snap of a finger, 11H disappeared from the field only to reappear at the second group of tigers. In one seamless motion, he spun with crescent blade out, slashing all three tigers at once. Unbeknownst to him, static fizzed and popped along the field, like a terrestrial vapour trail.

Skills – Cut (V.AI) & Wicked Strike (F. Reaper)

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Post by Eden on Jun 28, 2023 20:21:07 GMT -5

"No 'Oops' needed here, Radiance! Keep that up!" left her lips as she was almost literally dancing around her enemies. Her steps were always on point, her body flowed with each swing and dodge, and even turned getting bit a wolf into a movement with a limber step before getting back to stance, before countering up with a strange Snipe as, instead of launching a round off, it was as if the steam lunged her weapon (and her) forward to the impact, turning the beast to blackened ash.

A half step spun her around to check the opposite side, looking to see how the other end was doing. What she was was, well, Ones simply WARPING to the other collective before yet another wide cleave from the scythe. But... the air from where he was didn't really look too right...

Well, at least he had Gruntles on his side, who took to charging and, well, simply bonking on one of the numerous wolves in that group, with hardly a scratch done. A soft smile rested on her lips, as she thought, At least he's trying, before giving yet another swing at the last in that group. "I can assume you can handle this one, Radiance?" Well, its not like she gave her much room to answer as she dash towards the second group as a light began to flicker on the steam gun.

~~~

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Post by Radiance on Jun 29, 2023 0:13:32 GMT -5

New beast types joined the fray. Normally, Radiance would have been intimidated by the fierce-looking wolves and tiger mobs but, not even a bit of fur could get close. Everything happened at a distance; not nearly as scary a thought.

"Juk Zot!"

Following Eden's prompt, a final wood spell strangled the remaining hp out of first wave's last enemy. Then she glanced at her remaining skill points. There was plenty left—

Grunt? Grunt! Squeel!

"The Gruntles—"

A second pack of 3 wolves had belatedly snuck in from the right. The second wave was a two-pronged assault!

"Ah! Don't eat them."

Radiance hurled herself at the beasts. Bashed one away, stick in hand. A number barely over two digits bubbled up; what else was she to do? Juk Zot was on cooldown.

That one wolf retaliated with a swipe but, there was no time. Radiance ignored the angry red numbers over her avatar and waved her staff at the injured grunty.

"Repth."

Invalid target.

...

Sob.

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Post by 11H on Jun 29, 2023 7:24:30 GMT -5

As El noticed Gruntles nudging ferocious tigers with his little snout, Eleven realised that this was the best quest ever made. They were in a scenic field surrounded by “gruntles,” with their very own Gruntles “aiding” them.

Gods, he wanted one so-

The Gruntles! Just before 11H went in for another attack, his vision whipped in the direction of Radiance’s voice. Another wave already? Checking his objective log, he saw that they were in fact on the third wave. Not even a breather! What was worse is that they apparently couldn’t heal the grunties – but why not?

With the three tigers that were slashing and gnawing at him already having been aggro’d, he warped across the field again to where the wolves were. When he re-appeared in the middle, the tigers circled around the wolves, their A.I. attempting to run and push through the other monsters.

With the lifting of his scythe, blades plunged up from the grass in an angry, inverted hail. The tigers turned into shadowy figures before falling over and dissipating.

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Post by Eden on Jun 29, 2023 9:58:18 GMT -5

Okay... Okay, things are looking good. They are in control. They are... still under attack!? Two more packs, and one spawned right in the middle of the grunty grounds! But that didn't add up. First wave was five... then two and two... so why is there another two an-- Oh no!

It was actually the start of a third wave! What they were told was this would be the Boss round, but nothing ever said there would NOT be additional enemies in the mix! She had to find it, and fast. The warning on her steam gun was starting to go crazy, meaning it was getting too close for comfort. A fear rested in her mind that, if she tried to aid in the pen, she would possibly cause the fail state herself, so she had to find another means...

Can't see a big guy! echoed in her mind as she looked around frantically, panic lessening the smoothness of her steps. She had no time to think. Her feet were now pushing herself into the midst of the pack away from the pen, plunging her blade into the earth as she set herself in the middle, before gritting her teeth and bracing herself as the warning ended with one, final long ping before getting caught up in a dome of wind, shredding her own HP along with the pack's as they were also shoved away from the sudden burst of air.

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Post by Radiance on Jun 29, 2023 11:28:28 GMT -5

El literally burst into the scene like a comic book hero, a surge of static ripples racing after him, distorting her UI slightly. Her eyes blinked in shock. What was that? Was it a part of the reaper's skill? It didn't seem to...fit their thematic?

Three of the tigers disintegrated into the gray particles of death during the distraction, jarring her out of the sudden daze. El had drawn the mob's aggro again. Further away, Eden's avatar took a hit from a steam explosion.

She didn't stay still to ponder.

"Repth."

Radiance inched close to Eden again, through the herd of grunties. Sheer, green light rose beneath Eden's feet, staunching the worst of the damage.

"I don't understand. What phase is this? I'm...I'm running out of SP." she said, full of shame.

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Post by 11H on Jul 2, 2023 23:45:39 GMT -5

What the Hell was that?! In a flash, Eden’s HP went from near 100% to 45%?! It was so shocking, that he nearly stalled.

But thankfully, Radiance was on it.

“What are you doing, Ed,” (revenge for being called “ones” in spite of the correction). “Kamikaze”-another onslaught of blades pierced up from the ground and tore up the wolves-“isn’t going to help in the long run-!”

As for Radiance… “It looks like this is the third phase.” he stated, though with no boss present yet, that he could see. Did he read the prompt incorrectly? Was it three waves of trash mobs, and then the boss would come out? “If you can help it, try to hold off using your skills until the boss. I have some healthdrinks; I don’t know about Eden.” He should’ve stocked up on items before this, and gave some to the other two. He had healthdrinks, but no “may be used on an ally” was mentioned.

This went from being really easy to really messy real quick.

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Post by Eden on Jul 3, 2023 9:54:19 GMT -5

The Repth, while not much, was good enough to make the character feel good enough to pull herself back to her feet, pulling out a Health Potion and downing the liquid inside. These things have got to be so bitter, Suzuka thought, but it was not like she had the room to say. After all, it would be kind-of nearly-impossible to simulate taste on an MMO even with the tech put into it. "I just timed a move wrong, that's all," she stated, looking around once more. There were still some about, but they were getting a good handle on the situation.

It was at that moment that a large cry echoed through the farmlands before a new figure took shape.

Now THAT was a beast that stood out, which most likely meant that was their primary target. Still, but not act upon it before the others. Wait until the others are ready to engage and be sure to pull it away from the Grunties. For the time being, she aimed a couple shots that she blew away from her eruption, yet didn't fully defeat. "Gruntles, you better enjoy this prize," she teased.

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Post by Radiance on Jul 3, 2023 12:01:02 GMT -5

Radiance listened to the back and forth between El and Eden with some trepidation. It somehow felt like there was a fuse hidden somewhere just waiting for either of the two to light it up.

"“If you can help it, try to hold off using your skills until the boss. I have some healthdrinks; I don’t know about Eden.”

"Ok."

With the remaining monsters focused on either El or Eden again, she felt free enough to move around in the background and be the prop-like cleric she's meant to be; she waited for someone to get another life-threatening scratch.

Meanwhile, the boss monster finally made an appearance. The heard stirred suddenly. Radiance did her best not to get shoved out of their circle in their rising panic.

"It's ok. No one's getting hurt. Don't go too far." she said, patting this head and that.

Clearly, the grunties either didn't understand or didn't care.

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Post by 11H on Jul 3, 2023 13:21:11 GMT -5

With another blast from Eden, the wolves went down, leaving just the boss…

Eleven looked around the field, left – spotted a silhouette – then right, then back to left to where he saw something.

Large, white, with shoulder pads and arm-length gloves for days.

Jokes aside, Eleven had expected something more.
He first looked to Radiance to check her SP, then looked to Eden to check her HP.

“All right, guess it’s boss time. And then”-he held out his scythe to the side-“it’s festival food time.”

This time, 11H lasso’d the boss to them with Reel and Reap. Just as the boss arrived, though, he repositioned it so that its back (and thus its claws) were turned away from the heard. He walked back some to give the others a little bit of breathing room.

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Post by Eden on Jul 3, 2023 17:47:57 GMT -5

"Wait, then its what?" She just had to quickly drop from eating with her workers. Her stomach was already grumbling for something more to get in her system! Being placed in front of a simulated platter would do nothing except want her to make something herself. Its okay... Its okay. You got rice in the cooker ready to go. All you need is something good to go with it that won't add too much. And there was still the shower she missed out on!

With a heavy sigh, she had to put everything else in the back for when it would be important before hurrying in, watching the tiger slam its paw down with a golden glow, which in turn sent a wave of earthly spikes towards Eleven. A window for her to use! With a spin, she took her footing to set up her stance to stare down the length of the gun, a digital crosshair forming in front of her eye as she quickly took aim and took a Snipe shot at the back of the beast's head.

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Post by Radiance on Jul 3, 2023 18:57:46 GMT -5

The boss battle commenced with a roar; a gentle wind brushed over the grass to form peaceful green surfs but, all she could see was the chaos of battle. Keeping herself away from direct confrontation, Radiance felt at the mercy of every distracting emotion a spectator could have.

"Careful."

"Ah!"

"Nice shot."

Radiance cheered, jumped and waved her staff like a banner. With just one mob taking all the hits, their progress spiked sharply.

"Repth!"

Familiar healing lights raced after El. He should be the one taking most of the hits.

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Post by 11H on Jul 3, 2023 19:19:01 GMT -5

There was good pain.
And then there was bad pain.
This oversized tiger brought about the bad kind of pain.

Fortunately for him, Radiance was right on it with a heal. Meant he didn’t have to sweat it too much.

Still, next time – assuming there even was a next time – Kamikaze Eden over there should pretend to be “tank.” She dealt with the pain this goddamn game brought about so well, that she blew herself right up like it was nothing! No big deal!

Tch-hng? The tiger’s head lurched forward after a bullet made impact. There was an unnerving, stilling second that lasted only three heart beats. Ba-boom, ba-boom, ba-boom. In a snap, the beast whirled around and raised its paw to make a swipe at the Steam Gunner. If luck wasn’t on their side, a massive paw would make contact with Eden’s side – with every intention of batting her aside like a ragdoll.

Oh, shit. I know I was just complaining, but seriously?! Losing aggro now?!

With the tiger in mid-range now, he sliced at its back side with a Wicked Boundary; his damage output slightly increasing in the meantime.

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Post by Eden on Jul 3, 2023 21:21:37 GMT -5

Ah, should have figured a sneaky shot like that would draw in the attention, as now she had to throw her weapon up between her and the tiger to defend against the attack and struggle from getting herself pinned. After all, she did not want to be this kitty's chew toy! "Gruntles, distraction!" On her command, the stone-colored grunty hopped forth and opened its maw, to a cartoonish degree, before chomping down on its Achilles Heel. It wasn't much in terms of damage, but it got enough weight for her to get a slash off to pull it off her before once again blasting with a Tempest Blast, making use of the recoil of each shot to push her body into a spin and making some extra distance.

"Now Radiance: hold it down!" That root spell did good on falling a weakened enemy, but maybe it could be used here to give their reaper the time to get in and take the tiger's soul... Okay, maybe not that morbidly...