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RANK 3
0/30 EXP

[b]Sandswept Sky - Tostarena Town[/b][/color][/center]

Well, [i]he[/i] thought his ideas had some merit to them. "That's why I said a [i]reverse[/i] zip-line!" He snapped back to Scout. "I've seen a reverse waterfall before, and it's not like this is a super normal place! It might... exist!" He thought about throwing down the last half of his burrito in anger, but that felt too rude to the restaurant staff, so he opted to scarf it down with pointed aggression.

Still steaming, Sectonia floated over to him to properly introduce herself. Raz swallowed his anger, since if they were going to risk their lives on the mountain, there shouldn't be any lingering animosity. "Oh, yeah, I know you," Raz said, shaking Sectonia's hand. Surprisingly dainty. "I mean I've seen you with the group before. I'm Razputin, but you can call me Raz. Probably better to get introductions out of the way [i]before[/i] the dangerous climb and big bad fight at the top, huh?"

A lot happened pretty quickly, from the appearance of another couple of people who seemed interested in the group, for different reasons, and finally it seemed there was a solution settled on to deal with the big group problem. "You know," Raz said aloud as they all split off and gathered the teleportation markers, "I'm going to take a biiit of credit on this one, since I mentioned teleporting before. So, thanks, Me! And you're welcome." Really, Raz didn't mind whether or not he got respect now. He'd show his worth on this climb. It was like he was born for it.

[center][color=FF8C00][b]Sandswept Sky - Split Mountain Stage One, Redstone City[/b][/color][/center]
...though it would be a while to go before his expertise would be needed. The start of the ascent was bound to be the easiest, so Raz took the opportunity to plan with his fellow climbers.

"I might not look it, but I'm great at dangerous stunts and climbing up things not made to be climbed," he said to everyone, hurrying just ahead of the group. "So once we start hitting the steeper cliffs, everyone who can't fly, float, or hover, just follow my lead! I'll find us a way up like a pack of mountain goats migrating for the winter. Or is it the summer? Wait, do goats migrate?"

Any goat-related questions would have to be put on hold, however. Those 'Riders' that the luchadores warned them about literally ran right into them, with Tora taking the brunt of the hit, probably just by chance. Raz was sure to give Tora an encouraging, "See, you're getting it!" either way, what after the train ride and Tora's doubts on his protection skills. One shield-wielder wasn't going to cover everyone against the rest, though. In lieu of an actual tactic here, Raz just shouted, "Quick, we have to get ahead of them!" There was no telling just how many riders were coming down, or if they'd respawn back to the start of the race just like that biker had, so the best solution was to essentially win this race, but in reverse![hr]
[center][color=FF8C00]Word Count: 499
EXP Gain: +1[/color][/center]