Post by Marrow on Aug 19, 2022 15:58:22 GMT -5
Marrow's power was a closer cousin to magic than Ki, thanks to her mother's bloodline and Eris' personal touch to help it flourish. In truth, the paint-like liquid was a mixture of the two sources. The Saiyan didn't understand it much, operating off of instinct in combat rather than any semblance of training. "Thanks." Dry but not sarcastic. Appreciation had come since it was what conversations with others expected. Her blades only went surface-level, drawing thin lines of blood but little else as the binding magic dissolved in Matoto's grasp, disintegrating back into the aether.
There was a notable lack of intensity in the battle. Warriors would find themselves lost in a passion for blood, even in spars. Matoto's calm removal of the knives and Marrow's subsequent defensive stance radiated none of the same strokes a regular fight would. The man's assault was expected even before the motions began, a flood of energy flowing through Marrow's body as her body bulked in preparation. A thin layer of paint coated her arm as defense, meeting Matoto's single punch. The force was enough to shatter the liquid like glass, the target grunting in surprise as her feet skidded against the dry terrain.
Marrow flicked her right arm back, a jet of pinkish-turquoise ink tapering into a sharp point as she swung the blade in an arc. Matoto would find himself on the wrong end of a vertical-slicing crescent - sharp enough to slice through their surroundings but hardly enough to bruise the Saiyan.
There was a notable lack of intensity in the battle. Warriors would find themselves lost in a passion for blood, even in spars. Matoto's calm removal of the knives and Marrow's subsequent defensive stance radiated none of the same strokes a regular fight would. The man's assault was expected even before the motions began, a flood of energy flowing through Marrow's body as her body bulked in preparation. A thin layer of paint coated her arm as defense, meeting Matoto's single punch. The force was enough to shatter the liquid like glass, the target grunting in surprise as her feet skidded against the dry terrain.
Marrow flicked her right arm back, a jet of pinkish-turquoise ink tapering into a sharp point as she swung the blade in an arc. Matoto would find himself on the wrong end of a vertical-slicing crescent - sharp enough to slice through their surroundings but hardly enough to bruise the Saiyan.
Marrow activates MAX Power!
Gradient Guard (6,000) is used to block Brutal Strike but fails, resulting in 14% damage! [-1 KP, +14% DMG]
She retaliates with a Chroma Cutter (10,000) at Matoto! [-2 KP]
MAX Power drains MP... [-1 MP]
PL: 20,000 | KP: 2/6 (-3) | MP: 3/6 (-1) | DMG: 14% | TWC: 1682
Gradient Guard (6,000) is used to block Brutal Strike but fails, resulting in 14% damage! [-1 KP, +14% DMG]
She retaliates with a Chroma Cutter (10,000) at Matoto! [-2 KP]
MAX Power drains MP... [-1 MP]
PL: 20,000 | KP: 2/6 (-3) | MP: 3/6 (-1) | DMG: 14% | TWC: 1682