[center][h1][color=a187be]Shifumi Ushiyama // Ushi-Oni[/color][/h1][/center]
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Shifumi rubbed the back of her head in mild exasperation; she had come dressed to impress, not dressed to fight, and didn't bring her armor with her. Still, she kept her misgivings to herself; it would be unseemly to complain since she was the one who was under-prepared. She moved to stand off against the one known as Marionetta. Though Marionetta was also well-dressed, Shifumi doubted that Marionette's choice of clothes impeded her ability to fight, since her outfit went far beyond what normal people would wear, indicating that it was her villain costume, and more than just posh, ladylike clothing.

[color=a187be]"I know that we're supposed to show what we're capable of, but I make it a point not to hurt my comrades except as punishment,"[/color] Shifumi declared. She wasn't boasting or assuming that she even could successfully hurt her opponent, but she had to state her intention, and if Marionetta took it the wrong way, it would allow Shifumi to see what kind of person she was. [color=a187be]"If at any point you need to stop or ask for a reset, just say so. But know that I will not show this kind of mercy to my actual enemies, nor will I forgive you if you choose to take advantage of my clemency."[/color] With that, Shifumi raised her fists and took a boxer's stance, waiting to see if Marionetta would make the first move or not.