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Subject: Mind over Matter [Naito] Fri Jan 24, 2014 11:32 pm
When Naito's body had been robbed from him, his consciousness would have been delivered to the dark depths of the Dreamscape Aberration. There was some significance to this place, as it seemed to be a completely different part of Limbo. Unlike usual, the Dreamscape was not taking any current form. It was nothing but darkness, almost as if all life and substance was taken from the world itself. Naito would have been delivered here in whole, but there would be nothing but darkness to accompany his arrival. Little did he know while he was trapped there, his body was in control of the parasite.
As he stood in the darkness, that of the Mask would appear above him, looking down almost like the sun. Its smiling face looking over him...
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Subject: Re: Mind over Matter [Naito] Mon Jan 27, 2014 3:19 am
It was needless to say that when Naito came to his senses in this dark place, he had no knowledge of what it meant or where he was currently located. That last thing he remembered was the mask latching onto him, and then soon after there was nothing but this darkness. Little did he know his body was now being controlled by some third party. Looking upward towards the mask that would stare back down towards him, the silver haired teen tilted his head. He wasn't particularly sure what exactly this was about, but he was completely sure that whatever it was it was not good. To be sure, he'd attempt to summon his O-katana to his left hand. He was rather quiet for the second since he was on high alert to any sounds that could be from something lurking in the darkness. There was nothing else he could do for the time being...
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Subject: Re: Mind over Matter [Naito] Tue Jan 28, 2014 12:13 pm
The Mask that hovered above would shatter, and out from behind it would become a figure cloaked in darkness with a blade drawn. If Naito looked closely, he'd easily be able to tell this figure looked exactly like him, excluding the ominous black aura and mask upon its face. However, there was one thing that was truly apparent. This entity was hostile, as it came down towards the silverette with a downward slash with a replica of the teen's own blade. The attack was a feint, of course, and would be extremely easy to dodge if a simple shuffle backward. After all, there was a catch when it came to taking over a host. More specifically, sharing a body with them. Though the Mask did have total control, there was one thing the Shadow could not do entirely. It could not wipe the subconscious of the host out entirely, but it could always lock it away like it was right now. Naito's mind was very much still intact, but it was out of reach by those who were calling for him. And with such a strong ego to feed off of, the Mask wasn't worried about losing control any time soon.
Keeping blade in hand, the Masked Man would give a few distorted laughs beneath the mask. It would raise a hand to palm the mask while leaning backward and continuing the laughter, which sounded strange since everyone knew Naito never really laughed. But just because the Mask took over his body didn't mean it had to share the same personality as the original owner. So instead, it just continued to laugh...
..and laugh..
...and laugh.
Lifting the blade and taking the teen's own Iaido stance, the Smiling Mask would tilt its head and finally speak. "i Won'T jUsT tAkE yOuR bOdY, i'LL tAkE yOuR fUtuRe aSwelL tHen OncE i'Ve hAd mY fUn i'LL gO pAy sOki and mIki aliTtlE viSit. Krehehe.." The Mask continued to snicker as it patronized the new host.
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Subject: Re: Mind over Matter [Naito] Tue Jan 28, 2014 6:28 pm
The Tsurinai's eyes would narrow as the mask would shatter and a figure would descend towards him with blade drawn. Taking a few steps back, the pale teen would dodge the attack with ease, but keep his eyes focused on the opponent. He saw himself, but with a mask on. The same mask that the Smiling Man wore. What was going on here? The annoying laughter caused his ears to ring as he watched his double seemingly enjoy this strange moment. A few things were going through Naito's head. Was this being a Shadow? He had faced and defeated his Shadow twice, so why would it return now? Things made no sense. When this strange being spoke of how it would take his body, his future, and even threatened Soki and Miki; the silver haired young man scoffed. "If you think you're a threat, you're not. I don't care about you taking my body nor my future; but challenging them will get you easily killed. And anyway, you're no where near strong enough to handle someone like me. The fact you're here with me means I can end this now once I cut that mask off and crush it in my palms. Isn't that right, fool?" Naito raised his blade and grasped the hilt with his left hand. Taking the scabbard in his right, he'd draw the O-katana and point it out infront of himself with a confident stance.
Before he could make the first move however, he did hear a feint familiar voice. It was that fool Azame using his own words against him. Of course he wouldn't allow his comrades to be killed, what could he even be speaking of? Were they currently in danger? Perhaps because of this masked fool before him? That was probably the case. "Since you're apparently my other self then you should always know even if you control my mind and my body, I'll always keep my pride. I have no intentions of losing to something that can't even stand on its own two legs." As he said this, the tarot card of justice would appear before him. His silver hues only stared at the card before turning away and looking towards the opponent again. Such a strange phenomenon, but if this was the part where he'd have to use the power of his allies, it made him sick. For someone who honed their own strength for so long, then having to rely on them... "...Tch. Not needed."
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Subject: Re: Mind over Matter [Naito] Wed Jan 29, 2014 6:16 pm
The Shadow fell rather silent as its other half barked off words towards it. His pride would be his down fall. Even with the appearance of this strange card, the Masked Man didn't seem all too fazed. Instead a low chuckle escaped from behind the plain white mask. "VeRy wELl thEn. I'lL JuSt BloT yOu ouT iN tHis daRknEss fOr All eTeRNity. ThEn tHe pOsSesSion wiLl Be coMplEte."
Smiling Mask Redux
Initiating PvP Combat Mode. Smiling Mask has appeared... It's the Killer. Do not die.
Once this was stated, the Shadow raised its blade and pointed it towards the young man it was currently attempting to wipe altogether. Once his consciousness was destroyed and buried in this darkness, he would never have any hope of reclaiming his body. Behind the mask was a crooked grin as the possessed figure suddenly threw its blade towards Naito like a buzz saw. It spun viciously towards him, aiming for the left pectoral. If he didn't dodge out the way, it would slice right through him. Regardless the sudden attack would be nothing but a feint, as the Masked Man short forward and used the thrown blade to get with Naito's blindspot and shoot forward with his own move to attempt to get behind him. If successful, the Masked Man would sweep downward towards his feet while staying low to dodge the blade coming their way. By the time the Masked Man had arrived, the blade would have been right in Naito's face.
Human Skill Name: Snap Pivot Persona Name: Jinmu-tennō Tier: Tier 2 Cost: 6 SP Type of Damage: N/A Description: A skill similar to Sukukaja, except more precise and used for combat majorly. Once within ten meters of an opponent, this skill can be used. It is not an attack, but instead allows the user to close the distance between themselves and a single opponent. Using their opponent's blind spots and a sudden burst of speed, the user can propel themselves behind an opponent within just a few seconds. For PvS dungeon crawling, this allows the user to move double the amount of spaces they usually would when actually used.
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Subject: Re: Mind over Matter [Naito] Wed Jan 29, 2014 11:10 pm
"You're a real pain in the ass, huh? Alright then. I've defeated my Shadow twice now. You'll be no different." The confident Tsurinai shot forward towards his double as he threw the O-katana towards him. Naito was no idiot, and he had knowledge of his own abilities. When he saw the Masked Man disappear out of sight, he knew he was using the snap pivot to move to his blind spot. With a flick of the wrist, his blade spun into a back handed grip so it was now pointed towards his backside. With his right hand, he'd swing up his scabbard and use it as a shield to deflect the opponent's blade down into the ground so it'd stab into it. When the Masked Man would attempt his sweep at the Tsurinai's leg, he'd have a blade plunging forward into his head and then tilting downward into the ground to pin him in a brutal fashion. Naito had no problem with being sweeped since this would most likely be the ending result of the trade of attacks. He'd simply use the momentum of the fall to roll back to his feet and keep his blade plunged into the opponent's face. "You're an idiot. Just because trash comes upon power, doesn't mean it knows how to use it. I will crush you and throw you away in the wind once this is over." The silver haired swordsman spoke with utter confidence and slight arrogance. If his opponent backed up from their attack, and somehow dodged the blade he was putting himself into; Naito would be rather surprised. However, he knew the mechanics of his attack and he knew once you were propelled in that motion, it was almost literally impossible to stop on a normal means. That was the downside of the attack and why one shouldn't use it so half haphazardly, especially against an opponent who was familiar with it. Still, if he had somehow missed he would de-summon his scabbard and grasp the opponent's blade in his free hand to have dual wielding blades. During this, he made sure to keep and eye on the mask to make sure he tried no sudden moves.
However, if he succeeded and his blade was plunged into the opponent's face and pinning them down into the ground; he'd use his right foot to pin down the Masked Man's left arm, where he knew most of his skills came from since he was left handed; and would grasp the blade he knocked into the ground earlier in right hand. Holding his own blade in his left to keep it pinned into the opponent while holding the opponent's blade in his right hand; the Tsurinai would repeatedly stab the opponent through the chest and body; literally picking them apart while keeping them pinned. Naito didn't even flinch through these harsh acts, as he continued to attempt to puncture through the opponent with a look of indifference on his face. He had no sympathy for those who couldn't stand on their own two legs.
Weapon: Body: Vest of Density - Adds 15% resistance to MEnd Feet: Tearless Loafers: Equip item worn on the feet. Gives the user a 20% chance of dodging enemy attacks. Only used in PvS Phase Combat. Accessory: Velvet Lenses - +50 points to health when on person | Only used in PvS Phase Combat
Soulbound:
Let's say four stabs this post if successful since he's going to repeatedly stab again and again. It'd just be another four stabs next post if you don't get out.
Traits:
Only posting all these once
—Strength Name: Iaido Swordsmanship —Description: A modern Japanese martial art associated with the smooth, controlled movements of drawing the sword from its scabbard or saya, striking or cutting an opponent, removing blood from the blade, and then replacing the sword in the scabbard. Iaido's emphasis on precise, controlled, and fluid motions allow Naito to attack brutally in strings before falling back to sheath his sword and prepare for the next attack. Naito is so proficient that he had won tournaments in his previous schools and gained a powerful reputation.
—Strength Name: Swift Assault —Description: Naito is swift, allowing him to perform his attacks/defenses in rapid succession each post.
—Strength Name: Intelligent —Description: Being one of the top of his class, Naito is very smart for his age. He can connect the dots between two separate "puzzles" and understand complex situations much easier than the next guy. This allows him to read most people and say the right words to gain their trust.
—Strength Name: Parry Master —Description: Using his skills, Naito can use his sheath/O-katana/limbs to parry physical attacks and counter attack in one fluid motion. When doing his parry, he redirects his opponent's force to stagger their footing and attack in the split second of vulnerability.
—Strength Name: Keen Reflex —Description: Naito has keen reflexes allowing him to react faster than his fellow peers. This entitles him to catch falling objects almost immediately, and can also combine it with his swift assault/parry master strengths to deflect multiple attacks at a time. He can react to things his eyes can see within reason.
—Weakness Name: Control Freak —Description: Naito craves to be in control of everything and everyone. He does not follow orders, which can become a problem if he is in a situation where he must follow someone's orders.
—Weakness Name: Over Confident —Description: Naito is Over Confident in his own abilities, making him usually rush into situations alone. He may forcefully keep his allies back so he can fight an enemy alone. This also comes to modern life situations aswell.
—Weakness Name: Not without my Blade —Description: Naito's physical combat revolves solely around Swordsmanship. Without a blade, he refuses to attack and will only defend. He believes the only attack worth making should be sword based. (This does not translate over to his Persona)
—Weakness Name: Chivalry —Description: Naito refuses to attack females. No matter the girl, he will be forced to defend or hurt her another way. He will never attack a female willingly.
—Weakness Name: I Control their Fate —Description: Naito will not allow anyone to take the life of another person unless he gives them permission to do so. This meaning, in battle he may be inclined to take a hit for a downed opponent/ally to keep them alive. This is if someone attempts to take a life before him without his consent.
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Subject: Re: Mind over Matter [Naito] Thu Jan 30, 2014 10:35 pm
Smiling Mask Redux
When the Masked Naito appeared behind his double and saw the blade coming towards his head, he'd shift his head to the right to dodge the point stabbing towards him. Katana's were more used for slashing, not stabbing, but they were still dangerous. Luckily with a single point to dodge instead of a slash, a simple tilt of the head saved him. But he knew Naito could still just slash through the neck right after, so in a desperate fashion the Masked Naito reached up and grasped the blade with both hands. The pain cut deep, but it held on and rolled to the side, attempting to twist Naito's wrist and force him to let go of the hilt so the Masked Man could steal the blade from him. If successful the Mask would reclaim some footing back from Naito, if the plan failed it would continue its roll and attempt to distance itself from the silver haired boy. He didn't expect him to be able to read his move so easily, and the Mask then took this in account for the future. But now all it had was a scabbard to defend itself since its blade was knocked aside and out of reach currently. But then something dawned on him. Outreaching his hand towards the blade, it wold vanish in a black light and reappear in his hand. He had almost forgotten this was his body now too. His weapon aswell.
The Masked Man would have to think this time... Instead of rushing his opponent he'd allow Naito to make the first move this time while backing off to about five meters.
Damage Received 69 twice for each hand when grabbing the blade
69 - 30% = 49 * 2 = 98 damage
Your Crit Chance
10 for both hits
[rand]10/[rand]
Random number (1,10) :
7
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Subject: Re: Mind over Matter [Naito] Wed Feb 05, 2014 12:08 pm
The Tsurinai crossed his arms over his shoulder as he watched the Masked Fool seemingly waiting for him to charge in. Naito rolled his eyes before looking off to the side with a nonchalant expression. "Oi, I'm sure you've noticed you've made quite the mistake latching onto me." The pale faced teen took a breath before giving a thin smile. "With my body or not, there's nothing you can accomplish when you have the world against you. What you lack is strength, thus like the trash you are you attempt to grasp onto the strength of others to get by. You're pathetic." At this time, Naito would summon his blade back from the Shadow's hand and into his own. "You're the absolute definition of the weak who will become the foundation for my world's future." The Tsurinai began to walk towards the Masked Fool with his blade in one hand and the tarot card of Justice hovering in the other. "And you know, it's quite humorous when I think about it. Once upon a time I used to be just like you, automatically assuming I could control people into doing my bidding with petty reasons. Then it dawned on me. A King or Ruler is nothing without their people. You can control them, but if they do not fight for you with their heart, then the results will always be the same: Failure. People only give one hundred percent when they're fighting for something they believe in. And that's why whatever you're planning to do to my comrades with my body will fail. Because I believe even if they need to kill me, they will. If I'm seen as too weak to protect myself, then they'll write me off like I expect them too." The pale faced teen began to laugh under his breath before giving a wide smile. "My death is a little contribute to the future of our world. I'd rather die five times over than leave our future in the hands of something that's not even human. Where does your kind get off believing you can come in and decide the fate of humanity when you're not even a part of it!?" Naito would narrow his eyes before crushing the tarot card and summoning Richard with his steed and all.
The Justice Persona would begin to stampede towards the Masked Man, blocking the Tsurinai from view. Flames spouted about in a spiral around the otherworldly being, and a trail of fire was left in its wake as it closed the distance towards the Masked Man. The flame coated horseman attempted to trample the target, and literally stomp him into the ground as if it were a patch of dirt in the way.
Weapon: Body: Vest of Density - Adds 15% resistance to MEnd Feet: Tearless Loafers: Equip item worn on the feet. Gives the user a 20% chance of dodging enemy attacks. Only used in PvS Phase Combat. Accessory: Velvet Lenses - +50 points to health when on person | Only used in PvS Phase Combat
Skills:
Using Kahn's Agilao - 114 damage towards the Mask
Traits:
Only posting all these once
—Strength Name: Iaido Swordsmanship —Description: A modern Japanese martial art associated with the smooth, controlled movements of drawing the sword from its scabbard or saya, striking or cutting an opponent, removing blood from the blade, and then replacing the sword in the scabbard. Iaido's emphasis on precise, controlled, and fluid motions allow Naito to attack brutally in strings before falling back to sheath his sword and prepare for the next attack. Naito is so proficient that he had won tournaments in his previous schools and gained a powerful reputation.
—Strength Name: Swift Assault —Description: Naito is swift, allowing him to perform his attacks/defenses in rapid succession each post.
—Strength Name: Intelligent —Description: Being one of the top of his class, Naito is very smart for his age. He can connect the dots between two separate "puzzles" and understand complex situations much easier than the next guy. This allows him to read most people and say the right words to gain their trust.
—Strength Name: Parry Master —Description: Using his skills, Naito can use his sheath/O-katana/limbs to parry physical attacks and counter attack in one fluid motion. When doing his parry, he redirects his opponent's force to stagger their footing and attack in the split second of vulnerability.
—Strength Name: Keen Reflex —Description: Naito has keen reflexes allowing him to react faster than his fellow peers. This entitles him to catch falling objects almost immediately, and can also combine it with his swift assault/parry master strengths to deflect multiple attacks at a time. He can react to things his eyes can see within reason.
—Weakness Name: Control Freak —Description: Naito craves to be in control of everything and everyone. He does not follow orders, which can become a problem if he is in a situation where he must follow someone's orders.
—Weakness Name: Over Confident —Description: Naito is Over Confident in his own abilities, making him usually rush into situations alone. He may forcefully keep his allies back so he can fight an enemy alone. This also comes to modern life situations aswell.
—Weakness Name: Not without my Blade —Description: Naito's physical combat revolves solely around Swordsmanship. Without a blade, he refuses to attack and will only defend. He believes the only attack worth making should be sword based. (This does not translate over to his Persona)
—Weakness Name: Chivalry —Description: Naito refuses to attack females. No matter the girl, he will be forced to defend or hurt her another way. He will never attack a female willingly.
—Weakness Name: I Control their Fate —Description: Naito will not allow anyone to take the life of another person unless he gives them permission to do so. This meaning, in battle he may be inclined to take a hit for a downed opponent/ally to keep them alive. This is if someone attempts to take a life before him without his consent.
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Subject: Re: Mind over Matter [Naito] Thu Feb 06, 2014 7:36 pm
The Masked Man took a step back from the stick in the mud, as he explained exactly why the Shadow would fail in the end. The Mask had originally believed Naito to be caught up in his own pride to seek the help from others, especially after their previous meeting in Limbo when he came for Anya Satoshi. So what was the cause of this change? The Mask began to mumble inaudible words that couldn't be heard or even understood, as it raised its blade towards the boy. It couldn't comprehend where this change had come from, and it was beginning to regret its decision of taking him as a host and not the strange inhuman girl. Perhaps attempting to blot out his existence made no sense. Infact, with her body, and its abilities, it'd probably be easier to blot him out in the real world than to drown his conscious in darkness.
These thoughts the Mask held was taken when he noticed the boy could summon a Persona here in this realm. It made no sense, and that power didn't even belong to him. When the steed came its way, Smiling Mask would wait till the last second before rolling to the right and out of the way. Instead of continuing this combat roll, it'd roll to its feet and shoot forward. Reaching upward towards the Mask, it released a gasp. "i MaY nOt bE aBlE tO dEsTroY yoU iN yOuR mInd bUt bE aSsurRed I wIlL bE yOuR eNd! i nOw kNoW yOuR wEaKneSs!" With these last words, the Mask was ripped off and the being vanished in a black flame. The dark world Naito stood in began to dissolve and he'd begin to drift back to the real world where his body awaited him.
..You're too much of a pain. You've survived this fight, but round 2 will be around the corner soon.. Combat Over
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Subject: Re: Mind over Matter [Naito] Sat Feb 08, 2014 2:29 pm
Watching the Masked Fool rip vanish from his mind, the silver haired Tsurinai narrowed his hues and sucked his teeth slightly. What was the point of all this if he were just going to run away in the end? The Mask was such a coward. Sheathing his blade, the pale faced teen would sigh. "And here I thought I was the only one carrying burdens on their shoulders. I thought the others were in a league below me, but maybe my pride has been blinding me for far too long. Back then, I really didn't know anything, did I?" Naito felt himself begin to drift back to reality. His final thoughts drifting from his mind. "I may be strong, but I wouldn't be much without my allies. I owe them for helping me open my eyes, and to finally grow out this rebellious phase. If things are going to change, it needs to happen from my own two hands."
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