Mercenaries at the Casino [Maxsuz & Ticoga]

Yakito
Armored Squadron

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PL: 150,000
XP: 10,281
Crimson Samsara (x16)

Tag: @yakito
Posts: 344

Item Malus: 7,500

Mercenaries at the Casino [Maxsuz & Ticoga] Feb 29, 2024 17:16:49 GMT -5

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Post by Yakito on Feb 29, 2024 17:16:49 GMT -5

The Crystal Casino resort, no matter how sumptuously rich and inviting it was with its assortment of sounds and sights designed to captivate, was no better than a poisonous apple; this is to say that it was rotten to the very core, a polished rock under which countless insidious roaches had taken refuge. Supporters of the old regime before Ticoga's takeover of the Empire were abundant in the countless gambling saloons. These nobles and businessmen who didn't have the good of the Empire's citizens at heart were busy commingling with each other, sharing and hatching plots in the dark to retake what was rightfully theirs. Such plots were, of course, doomed to fail from the very start - this was the reason why Ticoga oh-so-fervently scorned the old backstabbing ways of his people.

Yakito was no different in his outlook of treachery; it was nothing more than a coward's tool destined to be used by obsequious sycophants who kept their cards close to their chest. The foxy Earthling wanted to witness the depravity of Arcose for himself, to immerse his being in the wretchedness that he would endeavor toward cleansing to make his foster world a more welcoming place for his ma and all the other mas of all the little Imperial citizens.

It is with thoughts of an improved Arcose that the newest prospect of the Armored Squadron made his way to the Frozen Moons. Once arrived at the infamous Crystal Casino, Yakito loitered around with his hands nonchalantly tucked into his pockets. With the half-mask rebreather with a single puce-colored scouter lens and his black beret matching with the thermoregulated bodysuit he donned, he looked the part of a hardened mercenary. At least it was the case if you didn't consider his awfully short and fluffy stature.

"What do we have here..." Yakito heard a ruckus coming from one of the many mini casinos constituting the super resort. Could it be a lofty noble who lost a high-stake bet? Or perhaps it was some opportunistic criminal who saw an opportunity to snatch the pot while no one else was looking? Only one way to find out!

PL: 70,000 (Yakito is in his Base form.)

UT used: N/A

KP: 6/6 - MP: 0/6 - HP: 000/250

Traits: Bare-Knuckle Brawler [ACTIVE], Self-Sacrifice [1/1], Turtle School Secrets [INACTIVE]
Utility Items: Scouter, Weighted Teddy [INACTIVE]

WC: 357
TWC: 357

Last Edit: Mar 7, 2024 18:59:27 GMT -5 by Yakito

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Current Item XP: 30,000 XP
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Maxsuz Argin
The Orchestra

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PL: 168,000
XP: 45
Hyera (x4)
Dákron (x14)
Elemental Dákron (x19)

Tag: @maxsuz
Posts: 626 Male

Item Malus: 12,000

Mercenaries at the Casino [Maxsuz & Ticoga] Feb 29, 2024 21:28:30 GMT -5

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Post by Maxsuz Argin on Feb 29, 2024 21:28:30 GMT -5

It had been years since the Argin renegade had been anywhere near planet Arcose, especially given the recent circumstances regarding the relationship between the Mazoku and the Cold Empire. Despite that, there were some incredibly interesting developments occurring in one of the moons of the icy capital world.

Maxsuz could barely remember the last time he had to personally travelled to the Crystal Casino. Back in the day, when Otama was still the bounty hunter known through the galaxy as Renegade, he would usually take on jobs assigned by arcosujin nobility and high ranking business men that wanted something done fast and quiet. This time, however, he intended on interacting with that lot of scum himself. Through his network of contacts, the himônus had heard rumors of conspiracies and schemes against emperor Ticoga were being devised among the elite in that satelite forgotten by creation. Only the foulest of the foul would frequent some areas of that almost endless cassino, which made Maxsuz somewhat feel at home. Although, given his wanted status across the empire, he made sure to completely hide his identity by turning off the light in his eyes, shaving his hair, covering half his face with a gas mask, and leaving his sword on his ship.

There, he would try to find more about these conspiracies, and if he and the Mazoku would be able to use them to their benefit in any way. It was a long day of dark dealings and negotiations, and it did not take long until his activities began catching the attention of some who did not wish to be found. In one of the countless mini cassinos scattered in that moon, the disguised himônus was ambushed by two assailants, looking to scare him off of his research.

"What do we have here?" - he would ask the two of them, displaying his complete lack of fear or respect for the two grunts with his tone alone. - "Leave, now, or you will both wish you had."

Obviously, the thugs did not take kindly to the word from the Argin, and rushed him recklessly. He managed to dispatch the duo with ease, hitting them on the diaphragm with his index finger, which shut down their lungs for a good 30 seconds.

Seeing the two assailants asphyxiate on the floor, Otama would cross his arms and groan in contempt.

"Pathetic."

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Stats	Traits	Sparkings ▰	Items
▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ 250%	Extraterrestrial ▰▰	Frenzy	Hetap ▰
▰▰▰▰▰▰ KP	Durability ▰
▰▰▰▰▰▰ MP	Out of This World
1 PL	Tenacious ▰
Controlled Árula	Trump Card ▰

Maxsuz Argin's Personal Notes

Yakito
Armored Squadron

STATS
STUFF
SIDES

PL: 150,000
XP: 10,281
Crimson Samsara (x16)

Tag: @yakito
Posts: 344

Item Malus: 7,500

Mercenaries at the Casino [Maxsuz & Ticoga] Feb 29, 2024 23:29:19 GMT -5

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Post by Yakito on Feb 29, 2024 23:29:19 GMT -5

From the corner of the small casino's entrance, Yakito stole a quick peep at the interior of the establishment. He was able to witness a dark-skinned man who also was wearing a gas mask take down two random goons with precise diaphragm strikes that shut down their respiratory system. "Nice blows..." The foxling muttered, eyes narrowing at the martial expertise displayed by the disguised Himônus.

This didn't add up. The ruthless man now glaring at two asphyxiating fools didn't trigger that tingle, that instinctual je ne sais quoi that normally gripped Yakito's nape when in the presence of someone worth their salt. To confirm his suspicions, the androgynous Earthling pressed a button on the side of his half-mask rebreather to activate his scouter. The device hummed to life, its lens now illuminated with a reticle that homed on the Argin to scan his energy signature. "One single unit?!?" Heck, some dogs had more battle potency than that. Yakito smelled the bullshit in the air and decided to investigate properly, his curiosity now piqued by the Himônus.

"Hey, you!" Yakito brazenly said as he sauntered into the establishment, moving over to the counter where he nonchalantly propped his elbows atop the bar to lean back against it after sitting on a stool. The red-furred being's magenta eyes were staring right at Maxsuz, their liveliness hinting at the coy grin the being was making under that respirator. "Sorry for interrupting, but these two sods are no better than dead; I take that you like free drinks, nah?" Some imperial credits were slammed on the table. "A bottle of whisky and two glasses. Make it strong." The bartender didn't like the small being's curtness, but the money was WAY more than what was needed in spite of the exorbitant prices tailored for the wealthy individuals frequenting the establishment, so he complied. "Your battle power registered as one but you took down these two who were both over five hundred." Yakito took off his rebreather -and, by extension, his scouter- exposing the two long scars that stretched from the corner of his lips to a bit past the middle of his cheeks. "You look like the type with a story..." The vulpine mercenary didn't urge Maxsuz to disclose it, but the door was left open.

PL: 70,000 (Yakito is in his Base form.)

UT used: N/A

KP: 6/6 - MP: 0/6 - HP: 000/250

Traits: Bare-Knuckle Brawler [ACTIVE], Self-Sacrifice [1/1], Turtle School Secrets [INACTIVE]
Utility Items: Scouter, Weighted Teddy [INACTIVE]

WC: 383
TWC: 740

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Current Item XP: 30,000 XP
Current Item Malus: 7,500 XP

Maxsuz Argin
The Orchestra

STATS
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SIDES

PL: 168,000
XP: 45
Hyera (x4)
Dákron (x14)
Elemental Dákron (x19)

Tag: @maxsuz
Posts: 626 Male

Item Malus: 12,000

Mercenaries at the Casino [Maxsuz & Ticoga] Mar 1, 2024 10:28:28 GMT -5

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Post by Maxsuz Argin on Mar 1, 2024 10:28:28 GMT -5

Just as the two thugs struggling on the floor fell unconscious from the lack of air, Maxsuz made sure both their breathing returned to normal. Killing two people in the middle of the cassino would not be the best way to keep out of the spotlights. However, much like he did not want to happen, his quicky disposal of the assailants caught the attention of what looked like a small fox or hound-like androgynous humanoid sitting on the counter of the bar. The Argin had heard of anthropomorphic beings native to Earth, but to find one of them on the other side of the galaxy was not something he could have anticipated. More importantly, the creature had some substantial árula emanating from them. Nothing to worry or be excited about, but still, it was the first of their kind Maxsuz had found in decades that had a power higher than insect level.

The fox-like alien appeared to be grinning to him under their mask, and asked if he would like a drink. Immediately upon making the invitation, they placed a bag of imperial credits on the counter and requested strong whisky for the both of them. Was that some kind of attempt at courting the currently bald himônus into a date? No, there was some confidence behind the words of that being, and their árla density suggested a much less trivial motivation. Regardless of the reasons, it made Otama curious enough for him to walk to the counter and take a seat beside the stranger.

They immediately commented on his registered "power level", the so called unit of arulal density those scouters could measure, claiming it was currently registered at 1, even though the himônus had just defeated two 500PL grunts with one blow each. The fox then removed their mask, revealing two long scars on their face, and claimed Maxsuz should have good stories to tell, clearly in a sort of interrogation method, at least to him.

"Their strength was brutish and unrefined, like a poorly made wine. Even if you leave it to age and mature, it would only further turn to vinegar." - that moment, the bartender returned with the glasses of whisky and gave one to each. - "Me, I am more like this drink right here. There is little to work with it, but it sure packs a punch."

He took a sip from the whisky and chuckled with his on allegory, thinking about how dumb it must have sounded. Regardless, he needed to seem as ordinary as possible, given the situation.

"I did not beat them with force, I only hit them in their weak spots. After all, I bet they have never done any cardio in their life to exercise their lungs. Now, you want to hear stories, hm? I have many of those, but I doubt you have the time to listen to them. My name is Diy, I come from Hera. How about you?"

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Base Stats

Stats	Traits	Sparkings ▰	Items
▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ 250%	Extraterrestrial ▰▰	Frenzy	Hetap ▰
▰▰▰▰▰▰ KP	Durability ▰
▰▰▰▰▰▰ MP	Out of This World
1 PL (133.500 Total)	Tenacious ▰
Controlled Árula	Trump Card ▰

Last Edit: Mar 1, 2024 13:36:08 GMT -5 by Maxsuz Argin

Maxsuz Argin's Personal Notes

Yakito
Armored Squadron

STATS
STUFF
SIDES

PL: 150,000
XP: 10,281
Crimson Samsara (x16)

Tag: @yakito
Posts: 344

Item Malus: 7,500

Mercenaries at the Casino [Maxsuz & Ticoga] Mar 1, 2024 19:13:00 GMT -5

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Post by Yakito on Mar 1, 2024 19:13:00 GMT -5

Heh, Yakito unironically agreed with that funny analogy the Himônus made with alcohol; amongst the flux of barely drinkable beverages in that saloon, Maxsuz was the only one who the fox possibly considered as part of a "finer vintage". "Well said! Goons are precisely just that: Stupid, foolish individuals at the whims of a singular master. Find a foil to their brute strength and they collapse quite fast, as demonstrated by the man who I raise this drink to!" With the toast formally declared, the fox gently bumped the edge of his glass against the Renegade's before imbibing the substance in one go.

"AH... it stings, but that fire is what gets the true feelings out of men." Yakito said with conviction, giving the swordless swordsman a side glance as he talked about his technique before changing the subject away from his own person. The fox noticed that, but decided to play into the stranger's hands - trust wasn't something that you just build with a few sentences, after all. "I saw that! I do also know how to defend myself in a fight, which ties in neatly with your question: I am an Earthling from the Eastern Pastures. East City, the cardinal capital where I grew up, is a crime-ridden shithole; you have to be smart or strong to survive being born poor there, perhaps a bit of both." Yakito propped his chin atop a palm, his nose scrunching up at the thought of a name. He'd rather omit information than outright lie to a potential mercenary comrade, so he decided to play it safe and just disclose his true name without going into the specifics. "Yakito is my name! Mercenary for hire~ Just came back from Plant to see if Arcose had some jobs to offer."

Might as well see what the Argin's allegiances and political opinions were. Yakito tried to bait them out of Maxsuz with more information about himself. "To be honest, I might set up shop in here; you rarely ever see a planet with so many opportunities. It's true! Even that kamiforsaken satellite got enough contracts to occupy a small army for life. Also heard that the Imperial Government doesn't offer half bad deals either; pensions, dental care, enough money to have three houses, and much more! Essentially the same things that I have right now, but without having to worry about pesky law enforcement. That last part makes a man wonder..."

PL: 70,000 (Yakito is in his Base form.)

UT used: N/A

KP: 6/6 - MP: 0/6 - HP: 000/250

Traits: Bare-Knuckle Brawler [ACTIVE], Self-Sacrifice [1/1], Turtle School Secrets [INACTIVE]
Utility Items: Scouter, Weighted Teddy [INACTIVE]

WC: 408
TWC: 1148

Last Edit: Mar 1, 2024 19:16:13 GMT -5 by Yakito

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Current Item XP: 30,000 XP
Current Item Malus: 7,500 XP

Maxsuz Argin
The Orchestra

STATS
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SIDES

PL: 168,000
XP: 45
Hyera (x4)
Dákron (x14)
Elemental Dákron (x19)

Tag: @maxsuz
Posts: 626 Male

Item Malus: 12,000

Mercenaries at the Casino [Maxsuz & Ticoga] Mar 3, 2024 17:19:16 GMT -5

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Post by Maxsuz Argin on Mar 3, 2024 17:19:16 GMT -5

It appeared like that fox earthling, or whatever it really was, had the clear intention of stroking the ego of Maxsuz, though for exactly which reason he did not know yet. Between replying to his allegory with "well said", and raising a toast in his honor for just having knocked out two no name thugs, it gave the swordsman the impression that creature wanted to get on his good side, no matter what. For now, the Argin decided to accompany that gesture and raise his glass of whisky too, drinking its contents in the following moment.

After swallowing his shot, the fox alien said the fire of a strong drink like that was the one that would get "true feelings out of men". The himônus glanced at that anthropomorphic being with the corner of his eyes for a second, a faint frown of his eyebrows that suggested he was utterly confused as to what they were talking about. Was that truly some sort of weird date with that creature that he had walked into without noticing, or was that androgynous looking thing oblivious to what they were saying?

At least that being fell into the bait of talking about themselves, instead of further inquiring about Otama. They told Maxsuz of their upbringing in East City, that crime ridden city where only the strong or influential could thrive, and claimed they could hold their own on a fight as well, because of it.

"Oh, I know that, friend. I felt your Ki emanating through these buildings ever since I got here. Consider it a sixth sense of sorts." - at last, the fox alien presented themselves to the disguised Mazoku. - "It is a pleasure, Yakito from Earth. No wonder you possess such strength, otherwise that line of works of yours would have gotten you killed already, I bet." - he took another sip of the whisky. - "If it is more jobs you are looking for, you have certainly come to right place. I have heard you can find pretty much anything you want in moon."

Yakito started pondering if he should set up shop in the Crystal Casino, given the great opportunities that could present themselves to him there, and started praising the policies of the Arcosujin Empire regarding bounty hunting and its benefits. Neither of that was something the Argin cared about, but all that conversation was getting more and more suspicious, to the point where cracks where starting to show.

"Listen..." - the disguised himônus put the glass back on the counter, not looking at the fox while doing so. - "Why do we not cut the act already? I have just dealt with two grunts coming after me, and now you, a powerful mercenary, just happens to show up and start asking me a bunch of question. What do you want, 'Yakito'? I have more important things to be doing than to just continue to chit chat with you."

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Base Stats

Stats	Traits	Sparkings ▰	Items
▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ 250%	Extraterrestrial ▰▰	Frenzy	Hetap ▰
▰▰▰▰▰▰ KP	Durability ▰
▰▰▰▰▰▰ MP	Out of This World
1 PL (133.500 Total)	Tenacious ▰
Controlled Árula	Trump Card ▰

Maxsuz Argin's Personal Notes

Yakito
Armored Squadron

STATS
STUFF
SIDES

PL: 150,000
XP: 10,281
Crimson Samsara (x16)

Tag: @yakito
Posts: 344

Item Malus: 7,500

Mercenaries at the Casino [Maxsuz & Ticoga] Mar 3, 2024 17:46:59 GMT -5

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Post by Yakito on Mar 3, 2024 17:46:59 GMT -5

Maxsuz revealed some interesting information to Yakito. While it wasn't something extraordinary, the fact the Himônus had been able to sense his strength from several buildings away despite the density of inhabitants WITHOUT HAVING A SCOUTER only solidified the foxling's belief that the man standing before him was way more skilled than what he let on.

This, ultimately, didn't matter too much, for Maxsuz smelled the androgynous fox's bullshit from miles away and prompted him to cut the act. Instead of showing panic in his complexion, the vulpine wee lad displayed a wide-fanged grin as he poured himself another glass of whisky that he briskly downed. "Ah~ That hit the good spot." He said with pleased sigh, rotating on his stool to be directly staring at Maxsuz. "You are correct: I am awfully inquisitive. Being nosey is dangerous in this world, but danger is what I crave. My strength is what allowed me to survive in this ruthless profession where people die young." Finished with indulging, Yakito grabbed his half-mask rebreather and put it back on.

"You are obviously skilled in martial arts, you know how to detect ki, and you currently display the energy signature of a wounded farm animal..." Both of Yakito's eyes momentarily drifted toward the single scouter lens of his mask. All that Maxsuz saw through it was a black square but, from Yakito's point of view, he saw the profile of a criminal wanted by the Empire: Maxsuz Argin, the Renegade. This was all thanks to his ruse where he offered a toast to the Himônus, which he accepted. This allowed for Yakito's scouter who was angled on the counter to point toward Maxsuz to scan his face devoid of cover. It was only a matter of seconds until the facial recognition system installed by Ticoga's engineers found a perfect match in the criminal database of the Empire. Yakito nodded, trying to pass the prompt he just got on Maxsuz's true identity as something else. "My map indicates there is an underground fighting pit nearby; want to give it a crack? I am bored and you got all the telltale signs of a strong warrior. I want to shatter my limits and surpass myself... people like you are instrumental in the completion of my goals."

Wanting to appeal to the Himônus' ego, Yakito added something more with a coy grin. "If I somehow misjudged your battle prowess, I have a weighted teddy with a built-in gravitational field I can put on my back to lower my strength."

PL: 70,000 (Yakito is in his Base form.)

UT used: N/A

KP: 6/6 - MP: 0/6 - HP: 000/250

Traits: Bare-Knuckle Brawler [ACTIVE], Self-Sacrifice [1/1], Turtle School Secrets [INACTIVE]
Utility Items: Scouter, Weighted Teddy [INACTIVE]

WC: 425
TWC: 1573

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Current Item XP: 30,000 XP
Current Item Malus: 7,500 XP

Maxsuz Argin
The Orchestra

STATS
STUFF
SIDES

PL: 168,000
XP: 45
Hyera (x4)
Dákron (x14)
Elemental Dákron (x19)

Tag: @maxsuz
Posts: 626 Male

Item Malus: 12,000

Mercenaries at the Casino [Maxsuz & Ticoga] Mar 4, 2024 10:18:40 GMT -5

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Post by Maxsuz Argin on Mar 4, 2024 10:18:40 GMT -5

The demand for answers from Maxsuz forced a wide grin from the fox alien, who poured himself another glass of whisky and proceeded to down it without a second thought. Afterwards, the earthling rotated to face Otama directly, admitting they were too inquisitive, and that was a dangerous thing to be in place such as Crystal Casino.

Yakito reached his half-masked rebreather on the counter and put it back on, all the while the swordsman would use his incredibly good eyesight and reflexes to perceive every single movement and detail on both that creature and the equipment he had just picked up. The East City native then began listing characteristics he identified about the disguised Argin so far, like a private investigator who would review their notes of a case to get a clearer picture. Everything made itself clear to the swordsman at this point. That was no idle conversation, nor was Yakito just a random mercenary who wished to learn more about him. The androgynous thing was conducting an interrogation, trying to identify the himônus even through his disguise.

A sort of primal wrath built up inside Maxsuz. To think that pathetic little furry being was trying to outsmart him like that angered him to no end. However, he would not show his discontempt just yet. He noticed the faint eye movement to the side from the fox alien, signifying he was reading something on his built-in scouter, but chose not to tact yet. The earthling then spoke of an underground fighting pit in the proximities, and asked if the swordsman wanted to fight him there to swat away the boredom. He also mentioned in enigmatic people like Otama were instrumental to his goals.

Right when the bounty hunter had begun talking again, Maxsuz instantly raised his árula density to his maximum in base form, certainly overwhelming the systems of that scouter and frying its circuits. In the following instant, he would move at unfathomable speeds and rip the rebreather of the face of the fox. With the confidence of utter control over the situation now, the Argin chuckle from within his gas mask, while looking at the stolen object. He then looked back at the probably flabbergasted earthling, his stare was that was satisfaction and rage, all at the same time.

"You will not be needing this to fight, am I right? After all, we would not want this precious device of yours to be damaged amidst our battle. Do not worry, I will keep it safe for you. You beat me, I give it back to you, hm?" - the smirking himônus would stand up from his stool and walk towards the fox alien, giving him a small tap on the back that would make it apparent to him the true power of the swordsman. - "Come on, 'Yakito'. Let us get rid of that boredom you talked about. Otherwise, I may end up killing someone here just to have fun."

The murderous stare from the Argin indicated he was dead serious about all of this. Either Yakito would guide them to the fighting pit and battle the Argin there, or he would die in that bar, at that very moment.

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Stats	Traits	Sparkings ▰	Items
▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ 250%	Extraterrestrial ▰▰	Frenzy	Hetap ▰
▰▰▰▰▰▰ KP	Durability ▰
▰▰▰▰▰▰ MP	Out of This World
133.500 PL	Tenacious ▰
Normal	Trump Card ▰

Maxsuz Argin's Personal Notes

Yakito
Armored Squadron

STATS
STUFF
SIDES

PL: 150,000
XP: 10,281
Crimson Samsara (x16)

Tag: @yakito
Posts: 344

Item Malus: 7,500

Mercenaries at the Casino [Maxsuz & Ticoga] Mar 4, 2024 15:36:06 GMT -5

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Post by Yakito on Mar 4, 2024 15:36:06 GMT -5

Perhaps Yakito had been a bit too careless by hurling his eyesight at the criminal profile prompt that popped in the corner of his scouter lens; Maxsuz fried the display screen by allowing his energy unbridled before snatching the rebreather at a speed that was too fast for the foxling to keep up with. The Earthborn Fox was the kind of smug fucker who always kept his cool, but even he couldn't prevent himself to flinch and grow wide-eyed at the Himônus' reaction.

"Damn..." Yakito wasn't able to get the full reading of Maxsuz' power before the scouter’s circuitry died, but it was shaping up to be something above five digits. This put him in a similar league to people like Ticoga and Queen Zuqetta.

This did not bode well...

Was the fox outfoxed? Only one way to find out!

"Heh, nah! That thing is just for power level reading~" That tap from Maxsuz might have been casual but, to Yakito, it almost felt as if he just received a harsh slap. After struggling to keep his balance on the stool and almost falling over, the vulpine twink followed his would-be adversary. "Uh, yeah! Let's get your penchant for violence and my boredom sated." Cold sweat began to bead all over Yakito’s brow.

He needed to regain his composure, lest he’d lose face before the Renegade.

Deep, steady breaths; the androgynous Zooanthrope was able to regulate his heartbeat as he guided Maxsuz through the shady alleyways of the Crystal Casino, taking a few twists and turns in streets filled to the brim with unsavory individuals until they reached an unmarked door. "It’s here!" With a knuckle, Yakito struck the door with a distinctive series of seven knocks. It was unlocked by a burly Majin doorman who gave the pair a stern glare before allowing them to continue with a nod.

They took a long stairwell down the building that led them to a vast gymnasium-like room. It was quite empty, apart from a few crowds who congregated around some square pits dug in the ground that were accessible via ladders. Yakito took a leap in the only vacant one that was left, landing on the rough sand of the titanium-reinforced hole with a soft, dusty thud. "Whenever you feel like it!" The Earthling assumed a stance with hints of feralness; the body was kept low to the ground with claws and fangs alike protracted, poised to strike. Yakito’s power increased to its full potential but, oddly enough, there was no ki to speak of radiating from his figure.

PL: 70,000 -> 350,000 (Yakito is in his Wild Fervor form.)

UT used: N/A

KP: 6/6 - MP: 0/6 - HP: 000/250

Traits: Bare-Knuckle Brawler [ACTIVE], Self-Sacrifice [1/1], Turtle School Secrets [INACTIVE]
Utility Items: Scouter, Weighted Teddy [INACTIVE]

WC: 434
TWC: 2007

Plotter
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Current Item XP: 30,000 XP
Current Item Malus: 7,500 XP

Maxsuz Argin
The Orchestra

STATS
STUFF
SIDES

PL: 168,000
XP: 45
Hyera (x4)
Dákron (x14)
Elemental Dákron (x19)

Tag: @maxsuz
Posts: 626 Male

Item Malus: 12,000

Mercenaries at the Casino [Maxsuz & Ticoga] Mar 4, 2024 18:06:25 GMT -5

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Post by Maxsuz Argin on Mar 4, 2024 18:06:25 GMT -5

Though the foxling tried to hide his nervousness and surprise at the entire situation, the swordsman could tell his intimidation tactics had worked. Yakito tried to wave off his suspicious behavior with that rebreather by saying it was only for "power level" reading, but Maxsuz knew better than to trust anything that weasel had to say. The only thing he deserved now was a royal beating from the disguised himônus.

With a droplet of cold sweat coming down from his forehead, the fox alien accepted the forced challenge upon him and began guiding Otama through the casino moon towards the mentioned fight pit. They passed through dark alleyways and crime ridden streets on their way there, though no one that had a scouter or could feel árula would even there approaching the Argin, as he followed the earthling with a diabolical grin plastered across his face, though only his squinted eyes could be seen above the gas mask.

Not much after, they reached an unmarked door, where a majin doorkeeper greeted them. The two warriors made their way deep within that facility, until they arrived at what looked like an arena, where metallic pits on the floor of sand were scattered around, with roaring and shouting fans and backers around them watching the matches below. Once they found the only vacant hole in the gymnasium, Yakito dropped down, landing on the thin layer of sand above the metal floor. The Mazoku did the same, jumping into the pit and slowing down his fall with árula until he gently touched the floor with his arms crossed.

The fox earthling told Maxsuz he could begin their bout whenever he felt like it, and summoned his full power at once with a somewhat feral fighting stance, though there was no arulal aura around him. The swordsman felt the pressure of his energy and let out a blatant chuckle, demonstrating his utter lack of respect or worry about that level of strength.

"Yes, I shall. Just want to ask you something first: which bones do you want to have broken first? the ones in your legs, your hips or your arms? Ah, doesn't matter, I will get to all of them in due time."

Maxsuz stretched his left arm, and from thin air the sheathed Fenrhus alkálipe blade was summoned to his hand. Suddenly, two dark horns curving forward grew from the skull of Otama, and his eyes light up in dark red light, with vertical pupils. His teeth and nails grew and sharpened into blades, and his spine grew out of his body into razor like bones that elongated into a skeletal tail. With the transformation complete, the himônus tied the sheathed weapon to his belt and assumed a fighting stance resembling the Pa Kua style from Earth.

"I will not be needing my sword anymore. I want this fight to be very, very personal..."

The following second, Maxsuz disappeared from sight, leaving a faint after image in his place, and showed back up right in front of Yakito, at arms' reach. The himônus immediately threw a fist charged with black and red árula straight towards the nose bridge of the foxling.

Post Count	5
Post Word Count	533
Total Word Count	2.446

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Turn Start

Stats	Traits	Sparkings ▰	Items
▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ 250%	Extraterrestrial ▰▰	Frenzy	Hetap ▰
▰▰▰▰▰▰ KP	Durability ▰	Fenoraga
▰▰▰▰▰▰ MP	Out of This World
133.500 PL	Tenacious ▰
Normal	Trump Card ▰

Battle Phase

Category	Name	Stats	Modifiers	Result
Enemy Attack
Support	Hyera Form	UPL x4	133.500UPL	Increases UPL to 534.000
Defense
Attack	Alkálipe Flourish	20%/1KP	534.000UPL	31% (106.800PL) Damage

Turn End

Stats	Traits	Sparkings ▰	Items
▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ 250%	Extraterrestrial ▰▰	Frenzy	Hetap ▰
▰▰▰▰▰▰ KP	Durability ▰	Fenoraga
▰▰▰▰▰▰ MP	Out of This World
534.000 PL	Tenacious ▰
Hyera Form	Trump Card ▰

Last Edit: Mar 4, 2024 18:09:05 GMT -5 by Maxsuz Argin

Maxsuz Argin's Personal Notes

Yakito
Armored Squadron

STATS
STUFF
SIDES

PL: 150,000
XP: 10,281
Crimson Samsara (x16)

Tag: @yakito
Posts: 344

Item Malus: 7,500

Mercenaries at the Casino [Maxsuz & Ticoga] Mar 4, 2024 18:40:54 GMT -5

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Post by Yakito on Mar 4, 2024 18:40:54 GMT -5

Maxsuz landed in the pit with Yakito before asking him a rather menacing question. Yakito scoffed at the notion, rolling his neck to make it crack before growling at his foe. "So it is that kind of fight you want, uh? Break them all! See if I care." The foxling's severe stare only hardened as the Argin fused with his alkálipe to enter the Hyera form.

"What the hell are you..." Yakito muttered, unsure if such a draconic individual matched with any description of alien species he heard about during his life. Ultimately, such trivial detail did not matter; Maxsuz opened the floodgates to this brutal fight by blinking in front of Yakito to embed a fist charged with swirls of crimson and onyx ki in the bridge of his snout.

Yakito's pupils did not budge in the slightest; like a daydreaming lunatic, he kept staring where Maxsuz used to be with wide eyes. Despite a total absence of ki sensing abilities and lacking proper visual contact on his opponent, the Earth native's figure moved on its own, as if it was empowered by some sort of primeval force puppeteering it. With a very gentle motion from an arm, Yakito pushed the Himônus' fist aside with a wrist strike before following with his signature threefold punch from the other paw: Solar plexus, throat, and the bridge of Maxsuz's nose were targeted in quick succession.

Despite the staggering difference in power, this fox clearly knew martial arts fundamentals. This didn't put him on par with his opponent, but perhaps he'll provide more of a challenge than what the Himônus originally anticipated.

PL: 70,000 -> 350,000 (Yakito is in his Wild Fervor form.)

Notes: Yakito enters autopilot mode thanks to his Feral Vestiges and Survival Instincts UTs.

Savage Assault = 50% - 2 KP - N/A = 175,000 vs 106,800 = 87,500 (50% of the attack's original power) of bleedthrough aimed at Maxsuz!

UT used: Feral Vestiges & Survival Instincts

KP: 4/6 (-2) - MP: 2/6 (+2) - HP: 000/250

Traits: Bare-Knuckle Brawler [ACTIVE], Self-Sacrifice [1/1], Turtle School Secrets [INACTIVE]
Utility Items: Scouter, Weighted Teddy [INACTIVE]

WC: 273
TWC: 2280

Plotter
The Squadmate enters the fray!
Current Item XP: 30,000 XP
Current Item Malus: 7,500 XP

Maxsuz Argin
The Orchestra

STATS
STUFF
SIDES

PL: 168,000
XP: 45
Hyera (x4)
Dákron (x14)
Elemental Dákron (x19)

Tag: @maxsuz
Posts: 626 Male

Item Malus: 12,000

Mercenaries at the Casino [Maxsuz & Ticoga] Mar 4, 2024 20:11:58 GMT -5

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Post by Maxsuz Argin on Mar 4, 2024 20:11:58 GMT -5

The resolve of Yakito did not falter upon listening to the ominous question from the Argin. Instead, it seemed like his focused only intensified, as he prepared for the offense from his opponent. What did got the foxling off balance, however, was the transformation from Otama into a hyera. Even a terrified question came of his lips, as the metamorphosis was complete, causing the swordsman to cackle like a psychopath for a brief moment.

"I am the devil!"

The moment Otama launched his charged fist towards the face of the fox, in what felt like pure reflexes, he evaded and guided the attack away from him with his arm. Trying to exploit that opening in the guard of Maxsuz, the earthling fired 3 fast jabs at the himônus, each one aiming on a different area of the body. The disguised Mazoku kept up with all those movements with his eyes, though, and intercepted the punches with his free hand exerting little effort. Maxsuz in fact stopped the last attack by grabbing a hold of the wrist of Yakito.

"Pathetic."

In an instant, the hyera tried to completely crush the bones on the wrist of the foxling, following with a outwards twist of the arm and a crossed fist from his recovered hand straight into the side of the elbow of the bounty hunter. If successful, that devastating combination would rend that limb utterly useless for the remainder of that fight.

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Post Word Count	241
Total Word Count	2.687

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Turn Start

Stats	Traits	Sparkings ▰	Items
▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ 250%	Extraterrestrial ▰▰	Frenzy	Hetap ▰
▰▰▰▰▰▰ KP	Durability ▰	Fenoraga
▰▰▰▰▰▰ MP	Out of This World
543.000 PL	Tenacious ▰
Hyera Form	Trump Card ▰

Battle Phase

Category	Name	Stats	Modifiers	Result
Enemy Attack	Savage Assault Bleedtrhough	87.500PL		16% Damage
Support	Ryuko Counter	20%/2KP/Reflective	534.000UPL	Blocks SAB and Returns 37% (128.160PL) Damage
Defense
Attack	Alkálipe Flourish	20%/1KP	534.000UPL	31% (106.800PL) Damage

Turn End

Stats	Traits	Sparkings ▰	Items
▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ 250%	Extraterrestrial ▰▰	Frenzy	Hetap ▰
▰▰▰▰▰▰ KP	Durability ▰	Fenoraga
▰▰▰▰▰▰ MP	Out of This World
534.000 PL	Tenacious ▰
Hyera Form	Trump Card ▰

Last Edit: Mar 4, 2024 20:12:13 GMT -5 by Maxsuz Argin

Maxsuz Argin's Personal Notes

Yakito
Armored Squadron

STATS
STUFF
SIDES

PL: 150,000
XP: 10,281
Crimson Samsara (x16)

Tag: @yakito
Posts: 344

Item Malus: 7,500

Mercenaries at the Casino [Maxsuz & Ticoga] Mar 4, 2024 21:37:16 GMT -5

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Post by Yakito on Mar 4, 2024 21:37:16 GMT -5

Truly, Yakito had found a sadistic opponent in the Argin. From the nasty smile plastered over his face as they made their way to the fighting pit to his psychopathic guffaws after identifying himself as the devil, it was clear that the man who he was facing was the kind to play with his food. Maybe then it was a good thing that this consciousness had been replaced by pure reflexes.

It is such reflexes that allowed Yakito to take a split second decision; between a minor wound and a dislocated arm, it was clear that the former would allow a better chance at survival. As such, instead of feeling a tensing arm that would have made the shattering of bones easier, Maxsuz's grasp felt the limb the hegemony of his grasp had a clutch on to grow limp, flaccid even. Then, with a violent jerk of his shoulders, Yakito wrenched it out from the Himônus' vicious vice, allowing for Maxsuz's fist to dig into his ribs instead of hitting his elbow.

Yakito did not oppose the strike. Indeed, he cooperated with it; instead of bracing himself and endure, he was sent flying like a ragdoll. The vulpine man used his legs to soften his landing on the titanium wall of the pit before pushing against it with an explosive squat, causing it to buckle with indentations of his foot paws. Like a living missile, the foxling was hurled toward his opponent in an attempt to nail his chin with a powerful jab generated by the impetus of his moving figure.

PL: 70,000 -> 350,000 (Yakito is in his Wild Fervor form.)

Notes: Yakito is in autopilot mode thanks to his Feral Vestiges and Survival Instincts UTs.

Bear The Strain = 35% - 1 KP - N/A = 122,500 vs 128,160 = Maxsuz's Ryuko Counter is FIZZLED!

350,000 vs 106,800 = 31% damage taken by Yakito!

One Good Hit = 20% - 1 KP - N/A = 70,000 aimed at Maxsuz!

UT used: Feral Vestiges & Survival Instincts

KP: 2/6 (-2) - MP: 4/6 (+2) - HP: 031/250 (+31%)

Traits: Bare-Knuckle Brawler [ACTIVE], Self-Sacrifice [1/1], Turtle School Secrets [INACTIVE]
Utility Items: Scouter, Weighted Teddy [INACTIVE]

WC: 262
TWC: 2542

Plotter
The Squadmate enters the fray!
Current Item XP: 30,000 XP
Current Item Malus: 7,500 XP

Maxsuz Argin
The Orchestra

STATS
STUFF
SIDES

PL: 168,000
XP: 45
Hyera (x4)
Dákron (x14)
Elemental Dákron (x19)

Tag: @maxsuz
Posts: 626 Male

Item Malus: 12,000

Mercenaries at the Casino [Maxsuz & Ticoga] Mar 4, 2024 23:28:01 GMT -5

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Post by Maxsuz Argin on Mar 4, 2024 23:28:01 GMT -5

In a surprising display of flexibility and bodily control, the fox alien made his arm turn completely limb the moment Otama twisted his wrist. With a quick movement from his shoulder, the androgynous fighter managed to escape the grasp of Maxsuz, though the crossed fist still hit him square on the ribs. The foxling was sent flying like a projectile towards the titanium wall on the other side of the pit.

However, Yakito used that momentum to bounce back the wall into a fast rush towards the Argin, who ended up being caught off guard by such a display of durability. The earthling landed a thunderous jab straight on the chin of the himônus, crossing him like lightning, and leaving him stunned for a couple of seconds. The gas mask the swordsman had been using until that point was completely destroyed, and he stumbled backwards a few dozens of centimeters, placing his left hand on his chin in an attempt to recover from that crushing blow. It felt like his jaw had been dislocated upon impact, forcing him to put it back into place with a snap. Nothing his regeneration factor would not heal in mere moments.

Maxsuz recovered his stance and turned around to look at the feral fox alien, a malicious yet satisfied grin being plastered across his visage, as if that strike had only served to warm him up, instead of inflicting any serious damage.

"That actually hurt, consider me impressed... Not talkative anymore, hm? It seems like you are just a wild animal in more ways than just your pitiful looks. What a shame, I wanted to watch as you let out screams of agony, your life being sucked out of your limp, mangled body slowly. Alas, I suppose I will make this quick to save me the trouble."

The Argin suddenly raised his index finger and began firing a barrage of death beams at the foxling, wanting to play around some more with his prey.

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Post Word Count	331
Total Word Count	3.018

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Turn Start

Stats	Traits	Sparkings ▰	Items
▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ 250%	Extraterrestrial ▰▰	Frenzy	Hetap ▰
▰▰▰▰▰▰ KP	Durability ▰	Fenoraga
▰▰▰▰▰▰ MP	Out of This World
543.000 PL	Tenacious ▰
Hyera Form	Trump Card ▰

Battle Phase

Category	Name	Stats	Modifiers	Result
Enemy Attack	One Good Hit	20%/1KP	350.000UPL	13% Damage
Support
Defense
Attack

Turn End

Stats	Traits	Sparkings ▰	Items
▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ 237%	Extraterrestrial ▰▰	Frenzy	Hetap ▰
▰▰▰▰▰▰ KP	Durability ▰	Fenoraga
▰▰▰▰▰▰ MP	Out of This World
534.000 PL	Tenacious ▰
Hyera Form	Trump Card ▰

Maxsuz Argin's Personal Notes

Yakito
Armored Squadron

STATS
STUFF
SIDES

PL: 150,000
XP: 10,281
Crimson Samsara (x16)

Tag: @yakito
Posts: 344

Item Malus: 7,500

Mercenaries at the Casino [Maxsuz & Ticoga] Mar 5, 2024 14:51:22 GMT -5

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Post by Yakito on Mar 5, 2024 14:51:22 GMT -5

Yakito's blow landed true, shattering Maxsuz's mask in an explosion of shrapnels. They were now even, in a way, their faces finally revealed to each other once more.

The fox did not celebrate his minor triumph nor did he follow through with another attack while the Himônus snapped his mandible back into place. Indeed, he was circling around his adversary on all fours like an ambush predator stalking its next kill. Maxsuz was greatly amused by this raw display of savagery, or so it seemed.

Maxsuz's mocking words remained without an intelligible answer, but the way that the red fur of the fox's tail bristled up and his growling intensified made the fact that the sound of the Argin's tone pissed him off quite clear. Either that or he was somehow able to understand some of his words in spite of his animalistic state.

Maxsuz made the wild fox dance with a barrage of finger beams. Instead of being a haphazard, panicked waltz, Yakito’s footwork was precise; just like how the Himônus tried to puncture the fox, the feral Armored Squadron member did his best to find an opening to pounce.

For now, it remained a stalemate. The fox kept circling at a rapid pace around Maxsuz, some of the sand present within their pit rising to blanket it with a cloud of dust. This impromptu storm made it hard to keep track of the fox. Still doable if the Himônus decided to solicit his ki sensing abilities, of course.

PL: 70,000 -> 350,000 (Yakito is in his Wild Fervor form.)

Notes: Yakito is in autopilot mode thanks to his Feral Vestiges and Survival Instincts UTs.

UT used: Feral Vestiges & Survival Instincts

KP: 4/6 (+2) - MP: 5/6 (+1) - HP: 031/250

Traits: Bare-Knuckle Brawler [ACTIVE], Self-Sacrifice [1/1], Turtle School Secrets [INACTIVE]
Utility Items: Scouter, Weighted Teddy [INACTIVE]

WC: 254
TWC: 2796

Plotter
The Squadmate enters the fray!
Current Item XP: 30,000 XP
Current Item Malus: 7,500 XP