[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/bpSlehx.png[/img] [color=f7976a]Level 1 Prisoner[/color] - (9/10) [h3][color=39b54a]Malaise Counter: [/color][/h3] ////////// (0/10) [color=67a4e0]Level 2 Frisk [/color]- (17/20) Word Count: [color=fff79a]2371[/color] [color=fff79a]+4 EXP[/color] Frozen Highlands - Forest Clearing[/center] [hr][hr] The Prisoner watched as many of the foes lead by the bigger snowman were being mowed down one by one by blade and arrow alike. He continued to snipe the frosty bad guys from the comfort of the trees as the elven lady and the blonde-haired mystery guy continued the front-line attack. The blonde man he had yet to introduce himself to seemingly held some strength in powers as he summoned plant-life by his own will simply by spreading some sort of dust across the land, then quickly plunging his blade into the chest of the bad snowman. Their attack, with the impromptu assistance of The Prisoner was seemingly going well. It was then that the other forces held an attack of their own, summoning a wave of snow from atop the mountains to slow the group down. The avalanche threatened to shake the Prisoner out of his hiding spot amongst the bush of the trees as he held on tightly to the unstable branches. His grip loosened, quickly knocking him face first into the snow, feet away from the child who held onto the gun The Prisoner had previously warned about, grunting as he landed directly into the snow. He took a minute to pull himself out of the deep white blanket and pull himself on top. ...Or atleast, the kid [i]was[/i] holding the gun. Maybe the child was unaware of just how much recoil was on the seemingly innocuous rifle. Or perhaps they simply chose to ignore the headless guy's warning. Either way the result was all the same. With a startled yelp, Frisk was forcefully parted from the Alternator. ...Maybe they should just stick to smaller firearms? Once the initial shock passed they kicked a bit of snow at the rifle in frustration. [color=67a4e0]"[i]Useless scrap of metal!![/i]"[/color] At least their friends were having no trouble carrying this fight, including the new guy that they assumed was the one following them. Cause as it turns out, they'll definitely need the help. The remaining bad-snowguy remained on the offense, forcing Frisk to evade it's initial waves. They saw the alchemist go in for a fatal stab, all for nothing. Except an avalance of course. The youth visibly tensed up, not sure what to do before it hit them. As much as they wanted to rush over and help free Albedo from the snow baddie's grip, they didn't have enough time. So instead, just as the headless guy fell from his spot in the trees, Frisk hurried over and shielded the both of them from whatever threatened to reach the two. The Prisoner had managed to pull himself out from the covering of snow as Frisk provided some defense, which gave him ample time to get back up on his feet. If The Prisoner had a face, he'd give the kid who probably saved him from being completely buried in snow a gentle grin, so rather instead he nodded his head and gave them a thumbs up. [color=f7976a]"Thanks kiddo, guess I owe ya one!"[/color] He said in his ghost-like voice. Frisk in turn grinned back at their new ally. [color=67a4e0]"Thanks for the cover fire."[/color] They told him. The politeness from the small child was enough to convince the Prisoner they were an ally worth fighting alongside. He'd turn towards the gun that the child had lost from the recoil and pick it up to inspect it's craftsmanship for a moment. He'd eye it down for a moment before looking back at the kid. [color=f7976a]"Mind if I borrow this?" [/color] He asked them as he looked down the scope for a moment. Frisk nodded. It was probably more useful in someone else's hands anyways. They attempted to push the snow that blocked their vision away with both a free hand and their barrier. The Prisoner examined the field after the snowman's attack to his new teammates, the one blonde alchemist now seemingly trampled by the force of the snow. Seems he'd be out of the fight unless he could pull himself up. The Prisoner aimed the gun directly at the head of the boss snowman, ripping bullets through his frosted skull as he quickly found out the gun shot bursts of flames at the snowman. [i][color=ed1c24]Perfect.[/color][/i] If he could get closer to the leader snowman, this fight could be over within seconds, reducing the guy to nothing but a puddle by the end. He held on to the gun underneath his arm as he switched to his shield, following in lead with Frisk. [color=f7976a]"If we can get the snow out of the way, I can get close enough to melt him with this gun, and you can dig your friend out. I'm just out of range to hit him and this thing could do some nasty damage."[/color] He looked over for confirmation for his plan of attack. It took a bit longer for the child to realize what had happened, and dread kicked in quick. Bad Frosty's taunting fell upon deaf ears. Friends were in danger. The headless guy fortunately had a plan, there was just one problem... Frisk quickly shook their head with a frown. [color=67a4e0]"I can only move so much with this thing up! But I think..."[/color] They trailed off, closed eyes turning to the sword that pierced through their adversary. They did have an idea, but brushed it aside with a shake of their head. If they had a hard time with a stupid rifle, trying to fight with [i]an actual sword[/i] could also prove difficult. Their shield remained held up to defend them both from incoming attacks. But the sight of a frying pan on his headless person did catch Frisk's attention. Now that's something they could use! [color=67a4e0]"Think I can borrow that pan of yours?"[/color] They asked him. [color=67a4e0]"I can distract him!"[/color] And they really need a proper weapon. Good grief. The Prisoner seemed surprised at the kid's request. They wanted to borrow his frying pan? [b][i]His[/i][/b] trusty frying pan? [color=f7976a]"Hm, you mean this?"[/color] He'd pull the pan off of his hip where it carefully was strapped to his side with a makeshift holster. The pan was dirty and dented inward as well as along the sides. He'd twirl it in his hands before dramatically hugging it goodbye. [color=f7976a]"Take good care of it."[/color] He pointed at Frisk as he began clearing more snow. Even if their fingers were still numb, Frisk held on tightly to the borrowed weapon. It was worn, but not burnt like the last frying pan they once wielded. Hopefully fighting will be easier with something they're more familiar with. Once they saw an opening, their soul turned back to it's default trait, allowing them to break away in a sprint. [color=67a4e0]"[i]Kinda cheap using minions to do your job for ya, isn't it?![/i]"[/color] Frisk taunted the Bad Frosty to make it attack them instead. They'd remain evasive for now, but if the headless guy was being attacked instead, they'll rush in to strike. The Prisoner continued to clear a path in the snow, approaching closer and closer as he bashed away more and more of the blanket. They were surprised with the speed of the child as they rushed head first into battle, but the more time they bought for him, the better. He'd get closer and closer as Frisk continued to taunt and toy with the big boss. Once he got into optimal range, he'd raise the gun up once more so that the fire effect of the weapon would be in closer range of the snowman. [color=f7976a]"Outta the way kid!!"[/color] He shouted as he mounted his shield back on to his back. [color=67a4e0]"Right!!"[/color] Soon as their ally called out, the child dodge-rolled out of way before they got hit with friendly fire. The Prisoner let the bullets rip the minute Frisk dodged out of the way, as balls of fire flung in the same direction. He'd aim all of his fire on the big bad boss as he chuckled maniacly to himself. [color=f7976a]"You ain't burying me in no snow!"[/color] He'd cease his fire after a decent few shots, preserving the ammunition that was left in it as he kicked at the snowman's chest, putting the gun to his side, switching to his Balanced Blade. Once they were certain the big boss won't try and hurt them during it, Frisk hurried over to where they assumed Albedo ended up in and frantically tried to dig him out first. [color=67a4e0]"Albedo?! Albedo, can you hear me?!"[/color] The child called out to him. [color=67a4e0]"Please if you can hear me, grab my hand! I'll pull you out!!"[/color] [i]Just don't be dead. Please.[/i] They thought. Frisk dug and dug until the snow drenched their gloves and numbed their fingers. There simply was too much snow, and without any sign suggesting where the alchemist might be, it was difficult to prevent despair from setting in. Any of the seconds passing by, after all, might be the one in which suffocation or hypothermia might finally claim Albedo's life. Not too long after all hope seemed lost, however, the fallen child's hand came to a stop on a frosted flap of familiar material--the alchemist's coat. Frisk gasped. The growing despair they felt turned into the ever familiar determination. Cold, damp and numbed hands picked up the pace, digging the snow away from the coat before attempting to pull it out, even using the borrowed frying pan like a shovel at one point. And hopefully, it's owner will be pulled out with it. The Prisoner held his green sword with great zeal as he sliced and chopped away at the snowman, trying to evade his melting blows all the while. [color=f7976a]"Not so hot now, aren't you?"[/color] He said in between swings. [color=f7976a]"How's it going back there kid?"[/color] He shouted behind his shoulder to the kid who disappeared for their own goals. [color=67a4e0]"I think I found him!!"[/color] They shouted back. [color=f7976a]"Your friend?"[/color] He asked for a moment to look back and see that Frisk was pulling Albedo's coat out of the snow. [color=f7976a]"On the way."[/color] He shouted back before hitting the snowman with a second mighty kick. He'd take a jump backwards before running back to the area where Frisk had dug out a portion of the alchemist. He'd examine the situation for a minute before grabbing onto the hanging portion of the man's jacket. [color=f7976a]"We can get him the rest of the way out if we pull at the same time."[/color] He nodded to Frisk before mounting his feet into the ground. [color=f7976a]"One... Two..."[/color] He braced himself. [color=f7976a]"Three!"[/color] He began pulling immediately on the count of three. Frisk would follow suit in unison, quietly hoping Linkle was okay too. They pulled the rest of Albedo's weight out of the snow quickly as The Prisoner tumbled backward. Before anything bad could happen to the crew again, he scooped Albedo into one of his arms as he did the same to Frisk. He'd dash the two away, slightly slugged by the weight of a man and a child as he carried them back to the clearing near the beginning of the forest. He'd set Albedo down on the cold ground and Frisk on their feet. [color=67a4e0]"Thanks again."[/color] They said to him, once they were set back down. For now, they shrugged off their coat, and draped it over the Alchemist. Hopefully it'll warm him up, at least a little. Speaking of, they cupped their hands over their mouth to try and warm them up themselves. [color=67a4e0]"I'm Frisk."[/color] The youth decided to go ahead and introduce themself. The Prisoner seemed slightly confused with himself. Did he have a name??? Surely he did if he lived at one point, but he surely didn't remember it. He scratched his chin for a moment. [color=f7976a]"Well, I don't exactly know my own name as crazy as that sounds..."[/color] He thought for a moment. Had he really never thought about what his own name was? Well, guess he could always make one up on the fly. [color=f7976a]"Call me Prisoner. Best I can do for myself, unfortunately. It's a pleasure to meet you, Frisk."[/color] He extended his hand for a casual handshake for the child, the skin on his fingers clearly rotting. [color=f7976a]"Err, maybe don't shake my hand."[/color] He added. The fallen child only rose their brows in response. [color=67a4e0]"You're undead too!"[/color] ...Which concidering the lack of a head, makes sense now. They tilted their head to the Alchemist. [color=67a4e0]"This is Albedo,"[/color] Then looked back to see if Linkle was still around. [color=67a4e0]"Aaand Linkle will hopefully pop up at some point. She's something called a Skullgirl. We were on our way to this city pass that mountain over there."[/color] Frisk pointed to Dragonspine. [color=f7976a]"I guess. Usually I'm a big old disgusting ball of disease."[/color] He told Frisk. [color=f7976a]"I just live in whoever's body doesn't have a head on it. Sorta like free living."[/color] He joked. He looked up at the tower atop the mountain, which scaled in size to any small dungeon he was forced to crawl through. New opportunities arose. He nodded in thought as his eyes scouted the mountain from afar. This surely could be more entertaining. [color=f7976a]"Well, if you guys need a plus one, I'd be more than happy. I've been stuck in those ruins back there for a while now."[/color] He stated. Frisk smiled, twirling the worn frying pan in their hand before handing it back to him. [color=67a4e0]"After this? It'd be good to have you on board with us, Prisoner."[/color] [color=f7976a]"Know what kid, why don't you hang on to that pan. Doubt a kid like you has a whole lotta protection."[/color] He'd gently push the pan back into their hands before giving them a thumbs up. [hider=Item Passed: Vorpan] [url=https://deadcells.fandom.com/wiki/Vorpan#:~:text=The%20Vorpan%20is%20a%20frying,hitting%20enemies%20from%20the%20front.]Vorpan[/url]- "The signature weapon of The Prisoner. Deals extra damage when attacking an enemy face-first." [/hider] [hr][hr]