Mission: 003

[silver_reign]

-Dynamo had become very cross with recent events... in the ways of various pranks pulled on him. He despised water, ever since his systems seemed to glitch when struck by a water based attack. So when he was struck multiple times with water spells, or traps, or... hoses... water balloons, he became sorely annoyed. It didn't help either when his hair was changed into rainbow colors as the result of falling in a kiddie pool of... rainbow water.

That boggled him a bit... but then someone shaved it all off when he was doing that sleeping thing that humans do. He wasn't a happy camper.

When he awoke, back in his bed, he grumbled and began to go about his daily morning routine. Upon fetching the paper he spotted, a package! Opening it, he was startled when his frame was reverted back into that reploid body of his. Of course he hit the door frame because he wasn't expecting such a thing to happen...

At least he had his hair back.-

Action: Around town!

-One fairly tall reploid is now stalking the streets. If he recognizes you from the pranking earlier in the week, it's best you steer clear of him. If you're one of the few to have crossed his path when he was a normal human, feel free to notice his taller, armored frame!-

Comments

[photonicfighter]

[A compliment. He complimented her. And that adds another layer of confused uncertainty on what to think about him. He's volatile... but he's willing to be complimentary.

She remains on guard.]

Apology accepted. I misspoke.

[The offer of a free hit was tempting. Her fists loosened, re-balled, and lifted... but she didn't take it.] I think we've demonstrated... [Oh. Oh, "if you can manage it?" That was a dare, wasn't it? It was ON. And she was back on in at him, throwing more punches, trying to put them where he doesn't seem to tend to usually block.]

[silver_reign]

-Good, she took the bait! Dynamo didn't really want to finish, it was something of a thrill for him. Just to do something besides the old fashioned way of doing things. As this town was convinced he was perfectly fine with doing.

His arm went to block each strike... and again he was impressed. Sooner or later, he would miscalculate a move.-

[photonicfighter]

[Her ego about her fighting capacities was always getting her into situations like these. And it was such a thrill, all of it. As sweet and civil and borderline domestic as she could be, she was a machine built for this. Combat was her purpose.

High punch, mid punch, high again, low, a strike for the underarm, a strike where his ribs ought to be, a wild hook at his jaw, even... Something had to hit. It was more about proving contact than causing injury at this point, what with all the armor they both wore.]

[silver_reign]

-Each block he successfully pulled off, only caused him to be more confidant in his lack of weapon systems. Which, while good... might go to his head. Eventually, a hit did connect. It was a strike to his jaw that he wasn't expecting at all. He jerked to the side and quickly stepped back.-

That was... unexpected.

[photonicfighter]

[She followed through with all her might when her fist made contact with his jaw. He had proven to be strong. She wasn't holding herself back. So no wonder he was reeling a bit... having successfully followed through, however, she pulls back defensively.]

Are you alright?

[No auto-repair, after all. She didn't want to genuinely damage him.

But... wait. Hey now...] Unexpected? Really?

[silver_reign]

Yeah I'm fine...

-He rubbed his jaw for a moment.-

Ready to go again?

[photonicfighter]

So long as you're sure...

[Neither of them were ever going to concede defeat, were they? All the effort to put a hit down on him had her breathing heavily, in quick, measured little pants. But she couldn't back down, no matter how tired.

This time when she came in at him, it was something fancy. A high kick to his chest, a quick bounce, and then another rear-kick. She'd send a roundhouse to his head but she was pretty damned sure that she couldn't reach it...]

[silver_reign]

-He watched her carefully, and was prepared to block. With the kicks avoided, he turned the tides somewhat, by being nimble enough to duck underneath her as she moved to kick at his head. As tall as he was, and as heavy as the armor seemed, he was oddly flexible.-

[photonicfighter]

What the-

[What just happened? How did he just do that? Her astonishment was plainly visible as she pivoted about and repositioned her feet and sent a reflexive quick strike outwards at where she expected him to be.]

[silver_reign]

-He was expecting a strike as soon as she had turned herself around. So both hands reached out to snag the hit, in hopes of throwing her down to the ground.-

[photonicfighter]

[She was grabbed, and she was soon in motion under his power rather than her own. Although her first instinct was to hook a leg around him or get an elbow hooked in his and bring him along, his armor design allowed for insufficient purchase. So. BAM. Down to the ground she went, letting out a sharp huff of discomfort.]

[silver_reign]

-It was a nice try on her part. He bent over and offered a hand to help her up.-

Would you like to try again?

[photonicfighter]

[The hand up was nice, but she pushed up from the ground and was up to her feet under her own power without it.]

I would.

[AND THEN SHE'S AFTER HIM AGAIN really, she hasn't had an actual spar anywhere near this good since she got here, and she had no intention of stopping until she was completely worn out. She struck for his shoulder and side, this time.]

[silver_reign]

-That was hardly very lady-like! It also proved to take him by surprise as he barely had enough time to block the incoming hits. At least now he knew, that he had to be on his guard.-

[photonicfighter]

[She's no lady, she's a HUcaseal Guardian! One that's still breathing hard, and striking wildly, and grinning in spite of it all.

When an opponent is this much stronger, you've got to be relentless. Especially if all they're doing at the moment is just blocking. And so relentless she is, intruding a little further into his personal space with each thrown fist and jabbed knee, hoping to back him up and keep him on the defensive a while longer.]

[silver_reign]

-He grinned at how relentless she seemed. He would take a step back, every now and again. Perhaps it was time that he started his half of the assault. With her last kick, he began to step ahead and threw out a balled fist towards her chest... which would be followed by a thrust up knee.-

[photonicfighter]

Oh!

[She had gotten complacent in her attacking. When he started to return with blows of his own, her blocks were sloppy. But the fist was deflected, and the knee only forced her back slightly. She pivoted away, threw a side kick at him, and readied herself for whatever came next.

This was very exciting to her. What would come next?]

[silver_reign]

-He was a little disappointed that he couldn't pull off anything too terribly fancy... like a double jump, or a saber throw. He brought up an arm to block the kick, and as he did bent at the knees and darted forward in a simple tackle.-

[photonicfighter]

[Man, when he starts being able to double-jump, it's going to blow her mind... But in the present, a tackle is still pretty impressive. He's got weight on her, and all that suddenly steadying her stance did was dig grooves into the soft spring dirt before she lost her purchase entirely and went back to the ground.]

Nnf!

[silver_reign]

-He almost immediately hopped off the ground and looked down at her. His form went into another defensive position.-

C'mon! A little tackle isn't going to put you out of commission.

-Someone was having too much fun during this whole thing.-

[photonicfighter]

[And she almost immediately began to get back to her feet. It just took a bit longer, as the ground was now a little slick from having been disturbed so much.]

Did I say I was?

[And, still crouching, she remained down and sent a sweeping kick at his legs. She, too, was having too much fun.]

[silver_reign]

-Luckily for him, he took a quick jump backwards. It was a brilliant attempt on her part.-

No. Though I must say, you're looking a little worn out.

-He darted ahead and swept in with a low kick in return.-

[photonicfighter]

[Drat. No contact. But at least it kept him moving. She finished her motion, planted her foot, bounded over his low kick and then started off into a dash.]

I am not!

[Dynamo seems pretty good at psychological warfare, too. He's getting her riled up enough to attempt a tackle of her own.]

[silver_reign]

-He spun around to face her, a grin crossing his face.-

Good.

-He braced himself, ready to push against her when their forms collided.-

[photonicfighter]

[And what a collision it was! Armor scraping armor, plates resonating with the impact! She was repelled from the failed tackle, but right back in again, throwing punches that were not as straight and not as solid as before.

She was starting to get worn out, after all.]