[Phoenix Eye] Gustaf Vs. Nekokaburi (Rathan Judging)

[nekokaburi]

Recovering from the effects of the Beast and Stone Spell-Art, Nekokaburi crouches low to weather the impressive display of lightning about him. Coiled and awaiting the perfect moment, Nekokaburi leaps as Gustaf kicks, attempting to grapple the outstretched leg and unleash a powerful <i>Claw of the Beast</i> backhand strike.

<font color="red">The panther annihilates the hells; protects against the offensive of the storm!</font>

<font color="gray">OoC: Hands off my Garden of Worship!

Just a quick warning - my posting will be a little more erratic this week, as I'm travelling for work. Hopefully I'll be able to manage is a post per day... sorry for any inconvenience.
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[Creamsteak]

OOC: I just had to use the Garden of Worship line, it was so incredibly open to interpretation! No offense intended, of course.

 

[Rathan]

*The judge pauses for a monent to check to see if Neko is alright after that MIGHTY blow to his Garden of Worship...*

OOC: sorry Neko... that move has WAY too much synergy to not have it win the round... *lol*


Point Gustaf


One Flag Nekokaburi; Two Flags Gustaf

 

[nekokaburi]

<font color="gray">NP - and creamsteak - I thought exactly the same thing when I saw the move - it's all in good fun, hence the smiley...

Damn... I thought I was doing OK with the defensive/defensive matchup for a strat. match... I am indeed facing a mighty opponent!

Will hopefully be back tomorrow to post for new round...

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[Creamsteak]

(Hands)

 

[Rathan]

Gustaf's 2nd Hand:

1: The manticore flips from the prairie; blocks the punch of the club!

2: The claw devastates the cliff; dodges the efforts of the storm!

3: The tsunami punches in the midst of the tombs; averts the roar of the lash!

4: The crane flips close to the glacier; protects against the onslaught of the settlement!

5: The crane falls across the island; guards against the assailment of the bird!


Neko's 2nd Hand:

1: The southern cross quells the waterfall; protects against the thrust of the settlement!

2: The weasel vanquishes the tombs; dominates the terror of the flame!

3: The claw drowns the clouds; conceals the foray of the spring!

4: The lizard bows close to the cavern; grasps the slash of the iron!

5: The grasshopper punches across the pillars; shields against the slash of the sickle!

 

[Creamsteak]

(Tough hands, I can't play my Light side strategy with these, at least not with it's full potential, well... I should have went with my instincts last hand...)

"You seem susceptable to magic attacks, and highly resistant to any physical attempts I make to harm you. This is your natural talent, but what's your training?"

Gustaf stands ready, focusing his energy yet again, pondering what to do next. He notices that his opponent is an excellent fighter, but Gustaf has the advantage of luck on his side this day. He ponders again, preparing, knowing his opponent has the card of maneuverability and that Gus's Anima cannot lash out with many more techniques.

The tsunami punches in the midst of the tombs; averts the roar of the lash!

(Note that my #5 is funny)

 

[nekokaburi]

<font color="gray">Yay dialup! Apologies for length of post, but you asked some serious questions... </font>

Nekokaburi raises both forearms to fend off Gustaf's probing attack. As Gustaf's lightning washes over his toughened limbs, he talks through gritted teeth, lightning leaping from his forearms to the swamp about him, hissing and spitting. Steam begins to rise from his arms.

"Talent? Training? These are one and the same. What talent a warrior is born with is worthless without dedication. A warrior must live each day as though already dead, and without fear of death, excel. "

Nekokaburi pushes forward with his forearms, gaining several steps and forcing the dragon-like lightning back.

The samurai speaks clearer now.

"I was trained in the Way of the Sword by my father Ujimitsu, who taught me his secret and powerful Mournful Crane techniques. I have developed my own Blackfist style of fighting through a neverending search for perfection, and I learnt much of the way of unarmed combat from the Iron Abbot, who I spent several years with."

"Many winters have passed while I have trained in the fighting arts, Gustaf-san, so do not be surprised that you find my Blackfist Style a worthy challenge. But I am disappointed that you bring these spells against me - no magic can burn with the fury of one man's soul!"

While Gustaf draws his chi inward, Nekokaburi seizes the moment and charges forward and low, no longer resisting the flow of lightning that bursts outward above him. Nekokaburi drops to the ground at the last moment, sliding into Gustaf in a shower of mud, legs scissoring in an attempt to fling his opponent to the ground.

<font color="red">The weasel vanquishes the tombs; dominates the terror of the flame!</font>

"What of you, Gustaf? Where did you learn these sorcerous tricks, and what have they to do with your ancestral blade?"

<font color="gray">LOL - with a FoF, you could put together one confused bird with that hand...</font>

 

[Rathan]

"The weasel style as sneaky this round....."


Point Neko


Two Flags All

 

[Creamsteak]

"I've set you up quite well Nekokaburi, prepare yourself to be finished, step by step."

The claw devastates the cliff; dodges the efforts of the storm!

Mastery: Tiger

The Tiger devastates the cliff; dodges the efforts of the storm!