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A Ruined Introduction: In which we actually begin the expedition
[Last time on Darkest Dungeon: Nexus Edition, our band of ragtag adventurers had arrived at the Hamlet, a sorry-looking place with monsters lurking just beyond the place's borders. The young man in front of the mansion at the moment has offered riches and glory to all who can help him get rid of this place's curse. The last preparations are being made to send the heroes to their first destination, although new arrivals are both expected and wanted.]
Ugh..... These rich people..... This reward better be worth what I'm going through, or he's gonna regret this.... Kotori exits the Inn and looks around
OCC: I'll join if this is still going on in like 3-4 hours.
ooc: noted! ic: [Kotori sees the man that hired them, who a few people around the inn have called "the Heir," talking with someone holding a bag. After a quick exhange of gold, the Heir takes the bag and heads over to Kotori, holding it out for her to take.] "Ah, there you are. I figured you'd need this. Don't worry, the cost is on me this time. I figured it wouldn't do to have you pay for everything you need your first expedition."
Well you had better hope there's actual treasure where we're going, or this will be the only trip we make. Takes the bag and counts the Gold
Tao wakes up and looks around her. "Nyaaaaa.... Tao must've fallen asleep.... Where is this?"
[Instead of gold, inside the bag is a wide variety of stuff: two green vials, two rolls of bandages, a few herbs, a key, some food, and a few torches. No wonder it's kind of heavy.] [Also, Tao smells said food. This can't end badly at all.]
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................................ Sigh This is why you neve-........ Nevermind..... Slings the bag over her shoulder
* Tao runs over to the food scent* FOOOOOOOD !!!! * she pounces on Kotori, pressing her breasts on Kotori's face, and rummages through the bag to gobble the food up*
GAH! Kicks Tao in the gut, then stands up Stupid kid! This isn't your food!
[The Heir is... quite amused by this. He holds back his laughter and hands the two a map to the Ruins, once he was able to without being kicked or scratched. Whenever everyone's gathered and ready, they're free to move out.]
Meooow.. You didn't have to kick Tao! You're mean Violent Lady! * Tao noms on a loaf of bread from the bag she managed to get her hands on*
Grabs map And THIS is why you don't make these things open enrollment. Any dumb kid in a furry suit can claim to be an adventurer. Just makes trouble for the others.
Having woken up late, the RidePlayer yawned loudly before getting dressed. Upon realizing they had brought no change of clothes, the RidePlayer decides to change forms in their room. Casually walking out of the inn to find the others huddled in a group Oh, are we *yawn* finally finding a dungeon? Sweet. Just remember, I’m taking the money home. they look between their companions and shrug I was kinda wondering if I’d end up seeing cat-people. Guess it is that kinda game after all.
IF we survive, Furry over there just ate some of our rations. Who knows how many supplies she'll waste. And... EXCUSE me? Who said that YOU get to keep the loot?
Don't steal Tao's money! Tao needs it to get food! No one buys Tao food here so Tao has to do it all herself!
The RidePlayer simply shrugs and looks around the area Uh huh, sure. Definitely. Now, where exactly are we supposed to be going? I’d rather get this quest started.
Deadpan Huh. I wonder why people are hesitant to give a furry, who will eat them out of house and home, all of their food for free...... I can't POSSIBLY imagine why.
"I believe I can answer that, sir. You'll be going to the Ruins not far from here. I've already given the young lady the supplies you need, so you should be all set." [He speaks calmly, as if he had been through this situation multiple times before.]
Right..... Only 3 people. We're dead. Everyone ready to go to their inevitable deaths?
*Diego wakes up again* "Huh? Oh right, this place."
Alright, that seems easy enough. Nothing left to do but get this over with. We’re probably still in the tutorial so I bet it’ll be a piece of cake. The RidePlayer laughs and begins walking out of the hamlet. He doesn’t have a map with him, so he’s kinda hoping to just run into the ruins somehow. He doesn’t seem to be paying Kotori any attention as he goes
Yeah! * she looks at Kotori* Tao doesn't understand either meow... Tao's a nice girl though!
[The Ride Player heads in a random direction into the forest path. It's... maybe the right direction. Someone should grab him.] [Diego is greeted with idle chatter and some guy going all AWOL on everyone.]
* Tao can't read maps, she just hangs out with Violent Lady, aka Kotori*
Welp. Good riddance. Kotori ignores Ride and heads towards the dungeon
*Diego walks over to the group* "So what did I miss?"
[Kotori and everyone following her eventually reach a dilapidated building that may have once been a castle, or possibly a religious building. Either way, its glory days are gone, and vines snake around the outside. The door is long gone, leaving an open doorway into the dark room. A torch is probably needed to even see...] [The Ride Player, on the other hand, soon finds himself fairly lost in the woods. And it's kind of hard to see anything the farther he goes... what now?]
Operating under the assumption that he would be railroaded into the correct path, the RidePlayer continues walking on, turning according to his instincts Man, this sure is along path to the ruins.
Light the torch and hands it to Dio Hold that and take point.
Oooh! Fire! * Tao huddles close to Dio and his torch.* Nice and warm meow....* she lets out a pleased sigh*
*He takes the torch* "Uhh, ok."
[The torch shines brilliantly. It illuminates the old room and its ragged carpets as the group steps inside. The hallway ahead is empty, save for some abnormally large spiderwebs.] [This isn't the best method of getting there, but Ride Player manages to trek through the forest at a steady pace. A few rustling bushes startle him a little, but it's thankfully just a rabbit. Still, it's like something's watching him...]
I get the feeling I might have a random encounter soon. Must mean this is the correct direction. his way decided, Ride Player begins walking in a totally straight line, hoping for the best.
Kotori follows Dio, sword in hand
Ooc: Oh, I'll delete the post then.
(edited by -Diego_Brando-)
*kitty follows too, completely oblivious to bad mojo the place gives off.*
[As the group approaches the end of the hall, there is a hissing sound from up above. A trio of overgrown spiders, two green and one orange, drop down from the ceiling. They chitter and fan out to surround everyone.] --- [Something is wrong with this place. The tree branches curve inwards towards the Rider, and the faint howls of beasts are heard in the distance. Joining them is a faint, unintelligible whisper. Or maybe it's the wind.]
Oooh! Spiders! Hey torch guy, do you think we can eat them?
"I don't think so, cat person." *Diego throws a small fuel can at one of the green spiders, making the gasoline splash on it*
Good! Things to kill! Kotori infuses her Sword with fire and swings at a green one Flame Charges: 3
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Since the green spider will probably explode in a fiery explosion, Tao goes for the orange spider. She first runs towards it claws first, before feinting a kick and sliding underneath its legs to slice up it's belly "Raawr! Tao'll eat you anyway!!!"
The RidePlayer keeps walking, almost oblivious to the obvious danger Yeah, this looks like the kinda place haunted ruins would be in. Sweet
[The green spider hops onto the wall, avoiding the gasoline. However, the flaming sword strikes them, causing them to flee behind the orange spider.] [The unburnt green spider hisses and bites Tao. It barely does anything at first, but pain spreads along her arm. A bit of green liquid drips from the spider's fangs.] [The orange spider is overturned in its ally's rush to get away from the fire lady.] --- [The whispers rise to a low muttering. A glimmer of light can be seen ahead.]
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Tch! Kotori charges once more at the same spider Burn! I wanna see you BURN! Flame Charges: 2
*Diego appears behind the burnt spider* "Where do you think you're going?" *THE WORLD appears and punches the spider twice, and finishes the chain of attacks with a kick*
ooc: Missed this, so... [Due to being overturned, the orange spider is at Tao's mercy, dying instantly to her claws. She can eat the thing now I guess.]
The RidePlayer tries their hardest to ignore the whispers and decides to walk towards the light
FOOOD!!! * Using her unhurt arm, she carves the spider open, and eats the meaty parts with her razor sharp teeth. Hopefully she won't bite into the spider's poison glands by mistake*
[The Stand's punch sends the spider straight into the flaming blade, impaling it. It screeches and struggles in the flames, then goes still.] [Tao has some good noms. She still feels sick from the poisonous bite, but that damage is negated with her Food Energy (tm).] [The final spider attempts to flee into the next room...] --- [The whispering fades as he steps into the open. He's reached the bottom of a cliff, and the waves crash into the rocks ahead. The rocky shore leads into a dim cave.]
"Oh no you don't!!" *THE WORLD throws two knives at the final spider that are flying at the speed of a bullet*
RAAAGH! Kotori looses the flames from her blade, shooting the fire at the retreating spider Flame Uncharged
Huh, I guess these are the ruins, alright. Walks into the cave like a moron
*with an eerie glint in her eyes, Tao suddenly turns around and runs as fast as she can, jumps in the air and unleashes her Drive: Trick Edge! Pouncing towards the wall, she then makes another jump, claws first towards the fleeing spider in an attempt to stab right through it.* Spidey Slice!!!
[The spider nimbly dodges the two attacks, but Tao pierces its thorax with her claws, cleaving it in two! This attack sends her right into the next room.] [Despite the dim light, Tao can see some strange holes in the ground in the next hall, with small tips of metal poking out.] --- [Rider soon finds that the inside is a weathered-out, man-made structure. Saltwater flows through the halls. As he approaches the end of the hall, he sees some blue jellyfish floating around. In the air.]
Hmmmmmm.... Tao's curious buuuuut... * she turns around, drooling* FOOOOOOD !!!!!! * she pounces on the spider corps and eats it, just like the first one.* NOMNOMNOMNOM
Kotori Loots the spiders, then enters the next room
[Tao regains some energy... but she also feels... kinda funny. It's probably nothing. Maybe.] [Kotori and Diego will notice the same holes that Tao did.]
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Tao wobbles to the next room, following the group. Her belly nice and round, it seems she ate her fill. "Haaaah... Tao can't eat anymore..."
*He looks around the room* "Be on guard guys."
Flying Jellyfish? Sounds like a low-level enemy. Alright, let’s do this. Rideplayer takes out their Rideweapon, which somewhat resembles a brown combat knife, and shifts it into its pistol form before firing a single shot at the nearest Jellyfish Come to think of it, weren’t there supposed to be two others with me?
[Tao, oblivious, walks over to the holes.... and is immediately stabbed by spears. She manages to not get impaled somehow, but it still hurts. The spears lower most of the way, and it appears the trap has served its purpose.] --- [The jellyfish is taken out in a single shot, dropping to the floor. The other jellyfish takes notice of the intruder and lashes out its tentacles. They easily stab through the armor on his chest, piercing for quite a bit of bleeding... After a few seconds, his breathing becomes a little labored and wheezy.]
The RidePlayer jumps a little as they’re struck. They quickly shift their weapon back to the knife form and attempts to slash the jellyfish around where it’s tentacles connect I.... Didn’t.... Think it.... Would actually hurt......... The RidePlayer laughs brightly This game really is realistic
Looks like we found a use for the cat. Disarming traps with her face. Hahaha. Looks for loot, then goes to next hallway
*Diego just casually walks past the traps*
*tao is screaming incoherently on the floor*
[The duo and the screaming cat are met with a trio of skeletons in the next room. One is incredibly fancily dressed, talking to the others in a language the group can't understand. One of the others, which has few clothes and grips a heavy sword, grunts angrily and points at Tao.] --- [With the blessing of RNGesus, the jellyfish's lower half is cleaved off, and it flops down beside its dead friend. Calming down, the Rider notices two doors: one to his left and one straight ahead.]
* Tao licks her wounds to soothe her pain and stands on guard, ready to defend at a moment's notice*
"Skeletons now?" *Diego twirls a knife in his hand*
A familiar boy follows down the path of the rider. It seems he saw him wander off and decided to follow his path. Perhaps it was worry or just curiosity as to where he was going. Either way, it didn't matter as he trotted down the path the rider left behind only stopping occasionally with a nervous glance whenever he heard a noise. It seemed he was more on edge within the dark forest. Why did this place have to be surrounded with these stupid dark paths...
This encounter is obvious..... Infuses blade with ice, then swings at the Fancy Ice Charges: 3
[Kotori's knife strikes the fancy skeleton head-on, cracking a rib. They yell something and step back, and the other two skeletons charge forward to defend their ally.] --- [Quintus swears he hears some whispering as he walks, but it's probably just the wind. Eventually, the forest clears up, and the smell of seawater hits him. Waves crash against the rocky shore ahead, and a side path leads to a cave. There are some footprints in the sandy parts of the shore leading there. They look fresh.]
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Like any sensible adventurer, The RidePlayer bends over the Jellyfish corpses in order to loot them Alright, that’s three encounters down. Man, I’m glad this game’s finally getting started.
"Come on you bags of bones, try to hit me!"
Quintus sighs as he reaches the beach. It seems he's beginning to calm down. The beach is a lot more peaceful to him then the forest. Seeing the footprints and the cave he casually decides to continue following along as he walks into the cave. That guy probably went this way, right? He must have...No way he'd pass up a cave since he thinks this is a video game. Why am I rationalizing the thoughts of people in a dream? If I'm looking for him I'll run into him eventually anyway.
"Grrrrr..... Now you made Tao MAD !!!!!!" Jumping around the room, she ends up behind the fancy one and upper cuts him, she follows up rapidly with her drive and slashes him rapidly with her feet and hands!
What I wouldn't give to know light magic right now... Infuses Lightning into the blade and slashes at one of the bodyguards Frost Charges: 2 Lightning Charges: 3
[One of the bodyguards roars and lunges at Diego, just barely missing his side.] [The fancy skeleton's arm is torn off by Tao's assault. With the little energy it has left, it picks up a goblet with its other hand and splashes the contents onto Diego. The black liquid feels... incredibly wrong...] [The bodyguard Kotori hit stumbles back, too stunned to act.] --- [Quintus soon comes across the Rider. He's bleeding and rooting through some blue blobs, but he seems to be doing relatively okay. The Rider finds a few coins- wait, how even.... I guess the jellyfish consumed coins accidentally while eating someone???]
Seeing it stunned, Kotori switches her target to the other Bodyguard Frost Charges: 1 Lightning Charges: 2
*After Diego gets hit, THE WORLD grips the bodyguard by his head and squeezes it* "It looks like you hit me, but now it's my turn." *Diego then knees the skeleton in the ribs*
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*He then gets splashed by the liquid* "What the?"
Tao, seeing that Dio can handle it, runs towards the other bodyguard and cuts him to ribbons using a low swipe kick to knock him down followed by her Cat spirit two "Slashy Slashyyyy!" http://www.dustloop.com/wiki/images/5/55/BBCS_Taokaka_Slashy.png
[With Kotori's elemental assault and Diego's firm grip, the skeleton bodyguard drops its sword and flails uselessly. Not very smart.] [Tao strikes the dazed bodyguard, not-so-cleanly separating its neck from its body. It collapses into a pile of bones.] [Diego is splashed with that strange liquid from the fancy skeleton's goblet. Again. A hint of panic rises within him.]
No more shields to hide behind now! Kotori looses both enchants at the same time, and a shocking icicle flies from her swing to the Fancy All Charges Uncharged
"There's no telling what this liquid could do."
Quintus watches in disgust as the rider pulls coins out of the slimy carcuss. He looks slightly sick from the display and looks away to a corner of the cave. Should you really be doing that? Especially with an open wound?
*tao rummages through the team's bag of supplies in hopes of finding some bandaid to cover up her injury
The RidePlayer tries to laugh, only to get cut short by his bleeding chest. After a moment of coughing. They are satisfied with their search and turn back around to face Quintus Sorry about that. But of course I have to, anything could have loot on it. Besides, it’s not like wounds can get infected in a game. That would be a totally lame feature.
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[Your CoGM lives once again, here we go!] [Kotori sends a wave of energy towards the final skeleton and reduces it into a pile of bonemeal, it's fancy coat ain't so fancy now] [Tao rummages through the bag and finds a bandage! There seems to be two in the bag, and assuming he uses one that's one left] [Battle over! Good work team!]
Hey! Get out of the bag! Smacks the cat with the bag Quit stealing stuff you thief! Loots the corpses
Tao, very much a she, wraps her foot rather clumsily in bandages. she ends up wrapping her whole leg. "Tao's all patched up now! Let's go further!!"
ooc: I'm back now, but thank you, CoGM.
*Still covered in the liquid* "Uhh, help."
[Tao is healed a little. Nice job, Doctor Kitty.] [Kotori finds a now-empty fancy goblet and a pouch of coins. Score!] --- [Since I don't think I mentioned this to him earlier, the room Quintus and the Rider are in has two doors: one off to the side and one straight ahead.]
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(No problem CoGM! CoGM is so cool)
Quintus seems to try and calm down at the site of the slime. He believes this is still just a dream so there shouldn't be any real risk of disease though it is still gross. So, what are you doing on your own anyway, uh, I mean, isn't partying up with friends usually get better rewards in most games?
Puts the Loot in the bag Tch. The suit didn't survive
The RidePlayer shrugs and looks back around the room Well, I thought these two NPCs were gonna follow me, guess that's not how it works. So I ended up on my own. Still, they did say it was supposed to be online, so I'll probably be better off now that you're here. Besides, I haven't seen any of my friends in weeks. Jerks.
Walks into the next Hallway
[Kotori enters the next hall... well, she would, but there's two different halls. The one to the left has some structure in the middle of it, while some rubble is blocking the hall ahead (but can be moved)]. [The torch is starting to go out... Get another one?]
*Diego catches up to Kotori with the torch in his hand burning out* "That liquid finally dried off of me."
* kitty will follow dio since he isn't an ass*
Heads down the left Hall
[As the party in the ruins walks down the path the light begins to dim, watch your step, there lies more in the darkness then mere boogiemen, as the group approaches the door they are met with an old confession booth, perhaps you should say your sins and make amends?] [Cove boys just move on when your ready!]
*tao doesn't believe in god, doesn't know what god is, and would probably try to eat it if she knew, so she doesn't enter the confessional.*
Only sin I've committed is not killing this resource hog of a cat. Ignores the Confessional
*Diego doesn't do confession booth because he doesn't feel like it*
Quintus looks somewhat impatiently around. They grow unsettled in the darkness of the cave. So, I guess onto the next level? Or do you still need time to rest after the last battle. That injury looks kinda rough. I'd offer a bandage or something if I had one but I don't think I have anything to help you with.
[The group ignores the confessional and moves forward, the lasts of the torch have withered away into ash and smog, it's pitch black and hard to see, spirits seem to watch the party as they reach a door, opening it reveals a glint of gold, a chest! But it does seemed to be locked, perhaps you could break it with some luck?]
"Hmm." *THE WORLD punches the lock once*
The RidePlayer looks around briefly, taking note of the two door options from earlier, and starts walking towards the one on the right Of course, now..... In order to get out of a maze, all we have to do is follow the right wall. Alright..... Whatever your name was. Come along. We're going on a quest..... I'm not sure what for, but we'll get to that part later.
*smelling treasure, tao perks up. if the world doesn't break it, tao tries to saw the lock off with her shapshifting claws*
Quintus nods as he follows the rider. He's not sure exactly how their logic works but having no ideas of his own he simply goes along with it. My name's Quintus by the way. What should I call you anyway?
[Wow, uh you just punched a lock, um, okay! It works perfectly! Inside lies a few shields, crests if you would, on it lies what seems to be a giant butterfly painted on it, unfortunately it appears incredibly brittle and you probably shouldn't use it in battle, on the other side of the room lies another door, although it's quite hard to see] [Walking along the new path it's quite serene for a cove, glowing coral line the walls as they walk down the tight corridor, a howl shrieks out from further below, eventually they are met by a giant crab with a huge pincer, although it haven't noticed you just yet]
sticks loot in bag before anyone can take it, then heads to the room, enchanting her blade with a dim flame Flame Charges: 4
Quintus freezes in place as he notices the strange crab. He slowly tries to back away to keep some distance from the monster. I-Is that a crab?!? He begins shaking slightly. Whatever this thing was it didn't look normal.
The RidePlayer looks back at Quintus, they put their finger on the chin of their armor for a moment, before responding cheerfully You can call me XXRiskyRider6666XX, or Rider for short. That's my username at least. Seems fitting to give out in a game. Catching sight of the Crab, Rider switches their weapon to pistol mode again Ha, here's our next victim now. There's only one of them too. This'll be a piece of cake. Rider quickly and carelessly points the weapon at the crab and fires a single shot
"Hey no fair, you always keep taking the loot every time." *Diego crosses his arms while looking at Kotori* "There's other people here you know."
It's going in the bag, not my pockets you dunce. We'll separate it between the survivors when we're done.
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"Well why are you always rushing to take it then?"
So the resource hog Cat over there doesn't take anything. Also because I don't trust any of you as far as I can throw you.
[As the small party in the ruins moves forward it reaches one final room, entering it, it's... empty? No wait! It's an ambush! 2 people with giant golden claws strike out from the dark and create viscous gashes on both Kotori and Dio, they don't hurt too bad initially but it cuts deep, causing bleeding] [XXRiskyRider6666XX fires a shot at the crab! Unfortunately for him the shot ricochets off the hard shell and does minimal damage, it retaliates by ramming into the darkness, careful you dont get hit!]
Gah! You happy now? We could have seen this if you hadn't been bugging me about crap! Swings at the closest enemy Flame Charges: 3
"Heh, whateve-" *He gets hit by the claw* "Was that supposed to hurt?" *Diego pours gasoline around him*
Having backed Quintus is out of the way of the crabs attack, however, he is now directly within the creatures line of sight. He tries to slowly sidestep the creature as he pulls a small pokcet knife out. I-It can't see me right... It's shell must be hard. We have to find a weakpoint. If I remember correctly then crabs should be weak between their joints. Quintus looks around at the crab as he charges in to try to stab it where it's arm and torso meet hoping to hit at a soft spot.
Rider, vastly overconfident and mostly firing into the dark, does nothing to move out of the way of the crab's slam. It knocks Rider back significantly, and they take some time to try getting up Y.... You know.... T... This game's.... Not as much fun anymore.... Maybe we should go?
[Kotori catches one of the man with claws on fire with her blade as it screams in wretched pain, it probably doesn't help that Dio just set the entire room on fire, god help you if you get out of here] [The other cultist not on fire just yet grunts and slams into Dio, cutting into him with the claws yet again, the bleeding is starting to add up] -- [As Quintus jabs a knife into the giant crab it wretches in pain, taking a step back and slicing into him with an uppercut, the actual hit leaves much to be desired, however he's bleeding, badly]
Of course! NOW it works! Infuses blade with ice, dispelling the flame in an attempt to prevent catching on fire herself, and swings again at the cultist Frost Charges: 3
*Diego falls to the ground, covered in blood, but then quickly recovers* "Alright, now you're just getting me mad." *THE WORLD grabs the cultist by the throat, almost chocking him, and puts him near the fire* "I want to see you burn."
No longer stunned, Rider steps up to Quintus, emboldened by his apparent success Alright, lets clear this boss and get out of here. Might not have been a long expedition, but it was worthwhile Rider forgoes their weapon and instead runs towards the crab and leaps into the air in an attempt to tackle the creature
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(I deleted the second post)
Quintus steps back and grabs the wound. He shakes nervously as he grips his knife tightly. Hoping the rider throws it off balance Quintus rushes towards the crabs front and attempt to stab it in the eyes. A risky attack but success may turn the battle in their favor.
[Kotori manages to keep the flames off of herself and slash at the remaining man, leaving a hefty wound as he gets grabbed, being cooked alive above the fire as it falls dead, anything they might have been carrying has been burned to ash, however it appears that the entire floor has... been cleared of its evil aura, quest complete! There lies one final door at the other end of the room however, where does it lead?] [The Ride Player abandons all of his common sense and strikes the crab dead on, rattling it's internals hard and causing it to be stunned, allowing Quintus to deal a jab to it's eye, however it won't go down easily, going into a berserk rage and slamming around the area, doing whatever it can to survive, flailing it's claw around]
One of the claws strikes hard with the back end as it rams into Quintus' stomach. He's winded and falls back unable to breath for a moment. With the bleeding added on he starts to feel dizzy. Why...does it hurt? This isn't real, right?
Rider is knocked halfway across the area by the crab's flailing... Rider.... Attempts to stand.... It is taking a while I... It shouldn't be... But they did say the game was super realistic.... Heh.... Ow..... How do I turn it off? While trying to get up, Rider points their weapon at the crab and fires a few shots, none of them particularly well aimed
*As THE WORLD drops the ash from his hand, Diego runs towards the door*
Enters the last door Damn, those Claws looked badass.
[As the giant crab finally calms down a little it shuffles over to the Ride Player and picks him up, throwing him down next to Quintus as it begins to prepare for a final strike on the both of them, raising both of its claws into the air] [As the duo from the ruins investigates the strange tunnel a blast of seasalt burns their nostrils, it's strong and acidic, as well as a hint of iron, as they both travel down it they eventually see 2 bloodied bodies with a giant crab turned towards them, about to strike a finishing blow with it's exposed back to Kotori and Dio]
"THE WORLD!!" *Time is stopped*
Rider, the hero that they are, realizes they won't be able to get up in time. Instead, they shove Quintus in order to get him out of the way Its ok dude, I'll probably respawn. You might want to run though. I dunno how game overs work, but we'll probably be fine as long as someone gets out of the encounter.
*Diego and THE WORLD throw a total of 60 knives at the crab's back, it takes 3 seconds to do so* "2 more seconds." *He throws a flurry of lit matches covered in gasoline at the crab* "Now time flows again." *Time resumes*
Quintus is shoved to the side by the rider. He staggers for a moment as he gets up. He looks over to the rider as he tries to walk forward. What are you doing? Even if you respawn... I-I... Too scared to continue speaking Quintus grasps the knife firmly. He rushes to the crab from the side and tries to stab at it in a futile effort to stop it's next strike.
To save them? Or survive? I'll survive...... ............... Though Muscles probably won't follow. And I'm not dumb enough to go alone..... Kotori reluctantly infuses her blade with lightning and Strikes the crabs rear Frost Charges: 2 Lightning Charges: 3
[As the ride player pushes Quintus out of the line of fire the crab begins to drop his pincers, snapping them in the air before it stops, and slouches over, cold and lifeless, it appears that the combined strikes were able to sap all of its remaining life away, Victory!]
Quintus slowly rises to his feet as he grabs at the wound. His breathing is heavy and He's shaking slightly. He grows pale as the realization of what just happened dawns on his. If this is a dream...then why am I so afraid...?
Rider almost seems disappointed, though that won't stop them from slowly peeling themselves off the ground I..... I should probably be looting that... Rider looks over to Quintus and scratches the back of their head Lets just go home, how's that? Seems like a pretty good idea... A.... After all this that happened.
Loots the crab Ugh. What a waste of time, come on! Let's get back already! Drops the bag in front of the wounded Take some healing crap and let's get out of here.
Rider, looking over between their two saviors, gratefully checks the bag for anything to stop the bleeding Uh.... Thanks, for that..... Y.... Yeah, leaving's probably a good idea. Can't beat a dungeon in one go, right? heheh.....
[As the two check the bag, in contains a set of food, a key, 2 green vials, a set of bandages a few herbs and 3 unburned torches, perhaps something in here could help?]
Smirks at Rider Oh, probably should have told you that this "Game" is open world, try not to walk into high level dungeons like a noob. Kahahaha!
Quintus Looks at the bag briefly as he takes a bandage and wraps it around his wound. He begins walking out of the cave. He doesn't say anything but his eyes look dead.
*His horse, Silver Bullet, comes charging in* "Perfect timing, Silver Bullet." *He gets on the horse and they both walk towards the exit*
Shouts to the others as she leaves Better get moving, I ain't waiting for any stragglers.
Ooc: sorry about that! Let's conclude this! [The full party reaches the Hamlet without any more difficulties, as they all rest and prepare for another expedition, the Heir smiles at their return, and awaits for their next quest]
Kotori dumps the bag out on the inn table to see what all we got
*He looks at the acquired items* "Hmm, now what do we have?"