[center][img]https://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/b/b2/Koopa_Troop_artwork.png/658px-Koopa_Troop_artwork.png[/img] [h2][color=FD0000]The Koopa Troop[/color][/h2] [b][color=FD0000]wordcount:[/color][/b] 1,762(3+) [b][color=FD0000]Bowser: Level 10 [/color][/b] EXP: [color=FD0000]////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////[/color] (228/100) [b][color=SpringGreen]Bowser Jr: Level 9 [/color][/b] EXP: [color=SpringGreen]/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////[/color] (201/90) [b][color=DeepSkyBlue]Kamek: Level 10 [/color][/b] EXP: [color=DeepSkyBlue]////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////[/color](128/100) [b][color=FD0000]Location:[/color][/b] Limsa Lominscuttle Town - Grand Bazaar Feat: Rika [/center] Kamek stopped to let a small black haired child into the Reedirait Bookstore before exiting it herself, and strolling a little ways away from the storefront before pausing her stride cackling to herself merrily. “You seem happy? Did you find something good” came a question for Rika, who had been shopping nearby in Shynini's Accessories where she had acquired for herself a nice [url=https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/xenoblade/images/1/17/Fancy_Sundress_Nia.png]yellow sundress[/url] and a pair of somewhat outdated [url=https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/wizardoflegend_gamepedia_en/images/4/44/Dated_Sunglasses.png]sunglasses[/url], which she had added to her existing haul of various traits and goodies found within a large shopping bag she was carrying around. [color=DeepSkyBlue]”Oh I got a wonderful deal, that fool of a shopkeep had no idea about the true value of this little number”[/color] she said, holding up a rather plain looking [url=https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/wizardoflegend_gamepedia_en/images/c/cd/Grimoire_of_Ruin.png]leather bound book [/url] that seemed nothing special till the mage flipped it open and reveal it to be titled the ‘Grimoire of Ruin‘ “Sounds spooky” Rika said cheerfully as she gave it a look, “Is it’s magic or something?”. [color=DeepSkyBlue]”Oh yes, very much so. It’ll certainly bring ruin to my foes, that much I’ll say”[/color] she explained, vaguely, before quietly laughing to herself. “By doing whaaaat exactly?” Rika prodded the mage for details. [color=DeepSkyBlue]”Hmmm? Oh. well it has lots of tips and tricks on improving summoning magic, as well as being a good reservoir of power for exactly that kind of art”[/color] Kamek actually explained [color=DeepSkyBlue]”I’ll need to tinker with some of the run circles within to make them compatible with my specific magics, but my summons should be about, oh, 20% more deadly?”[/color] “Neat” [color=DeepSkyBlue]”add that to this little number”[/color] she patted a coiled up leather whip now hanging at her side [color=DeepSkyBlue]”and my minions should be quite the nasty bunch”[/color] “Cool. wait. You aren't going to whip them are you? That seems mean. And weird seeing as some of them look like our friends” Rika asked [color=DeepSkyBlue]”What? Oh no no no. Only the enemies shall feel this weapon’s sting. It's got a bit of magic in it that draws their focus and makes them do more damage to the target I lash you see.”[/color] Kamek explained, which got a relieved/satisfied nod from Rika. Having talked about her haul already, the magikoopa turned the conversation around and asked Rika what she had gotten. “Well I got this cute dress, and it just looks nice, but these glasses do something neat. You’ll have to shoot at me first to show it off thought” [color=DeepSkyBlue]”I don’t think that would be a good thing to do in public, especially with the Galeem touched all around. It would be quite bad if they misinterpreted the situation.”[/color] the mage pointed out, not wanting to be mobbed by blood-lusted bystanders trying to stop a villain, be it her, the attacker, or the former abyssal, who was still getting the odd bit of side eye despite her fusions and fashion changes mostly obscuring her origins. “Hmmm. ok. Oh I know!” the ship girl reached into her bag of treats and pulled out a gumdrop before handing it to Kamek “Toss this at me like it’s an attack” The mage cocked an eyebrow at this, but then did as she was asked, stepping back a pace or two and then tossing the sweet treat at the ship girl’s chest. The girl leaned back as a dodge, which should not have worked if it wasn't for the fact that the candy hit some kind of invisible field that slowed in its flight by a fair margin, letting the girl matrix dodge under the shot. Or, well, she would have if she hadn't craned her neck up and caught the candy in her mouth as it drifted over her limboing form. “Shee?” she said with a candy filled mouth as she stood back up, shifting the treat to the side so she could speak clearly “pretty cool huh?” [color=DeepSkyBlue]”Very, though perhaps use a more practical dodge in actual combat situations?”[/color] Kamek said suggested “Mmm” [color=DeepSkyBlue]”Oh, and before I forget, did you do as I suggested and not spend all your money in one place?”[/color] the mage asked, before swiftly adding [color=DeepSkyBlue]”I don’t blame you if you didn’t mind, there is just so much on offer here, even I only just managed to resist the temptation”[/color] “Mmm hmm. Barely touched my own money” she told her friend, nodding proudly to herself as she did [color=DeepSkyBlue]”Good good, very responsible of you”[/color] Kamek praised her, before suggesting [color=DeepSkyBlue]”Now, how about we go find the royal family, see how they are doing?”[/color] knowing full well they would not be able to follow that advice. She was not yet quite aware how right she was in that assessment, but found out soon enough as a quick stroll through the markets allowed them to spot the unmistakable looming form of Bowser standing amidst the piles of metalworking found inside a sprawling scrapheap of a store called Whiteside Salvaging. The mage wondered what her king was doing in a store like that until they got closer and spotted the much more mechanically minded young prince arguing with the stores owner, one of the Tora like creatures clad in some kind of diving suit who went by the name [url=https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/xenoblade/images/8/81/Rurui.jpg]Rurui[/url] [color=SpringGreen]”Come on, the piece of junk doesn't actually work right! I’m going to have to do sooooo much work just to salvage useful parts from it”[/color] Jr was saying, rapping the side of a hover vehicle that had once belonged to a [url=https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/sonic/images/3/3e/Son1_04.gif]certain doctor[/url] they were familiar with with a scally fist. “Bah, it’s one faulty anti gravity lifter. Plus, you think the damaged state of this isn't already bringing the price down? If it was in one piece I’d be charging three or four times as much” the nepon retorted. “Hi hello, what is that?” [color=SpringGreen]”huh?”[/color] Jr blinked his eyes and then glanced away from his stare-down with the shopkeep (which he was losing due to said shopkeep’s eyes not being visible) and saw the shipgirl and magikoopa lady approaching [color=SpringGreen]”Oh, hi you too”[/color] he gave them a wave and then explained [color=SpringGreen]”This is one of eggman’s hover mobile things which I wanna use to upgrade my own car. Get more lifting power, shove some jets on the back, aaaand get a big wrecking ball as a bonus, what’s not to love?”[/color] [color=DeepSkyBlue]”That sounds like it will be a lot of work to do. Make sure you don’t stay up too late working on it if you get it”[/color] Kamek advised, before asking [color=DeepSkyBlue]”so how much is it?”[/color] “2000” Rurui chipped in, and then, before anyone could point out that jr could afford that, the boy said [color=SpringGreen]”Yeah, except if it is then papa can’t get that”[/color] pointing over at a severed robot arm sporting a [url=https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/xcom/images/4/4e/XCOM_EW_MEC_KineticStrikeModule.jpg]boxy contraption[/url] strapped to the forearm. It didn’t look like much at all, till jr moved over, tugged at some exposed wiring and caused the weapon to deploy, the front pushing forward and two vents popping out to the side, revealing it to be a massive fist with two jet engines strapped to the side [color=SpringGreen]”It’s a rocket punch! How cool is that gonna be?!”[/color] Bowser raised a hand and covered the side of mouth to surreptitiously whisper [color=FD0000]”He’s uh, really excited about it. But also the guy’s charging 3000 for it, so, you know, pretty pricey”[/color] to Kamek, revealing quite simply that this was all Jr’s idea. Not that the king didn’t also think it was pretty cool and powerful either. You couldn’t exactly deny that, hence the price. “That is pretty cool. Maybe I can cover some of it? I’ve got money to spare” Rika offered, only to get shooed down by Kamek [color=DeepSkyBlue]”No no no, that is your money, you should spend it on yourself, just as I said”[/color] Kamek insisted, and then with a sigh to herself realized what that meant if she wanted to not put Jr down in the dumps [color=DeepSkyBlue]”I can cover the difference”[/color] [color=FD0000]”You sure, the same advice goes for you too you know?”[/color] Bowser pointed out to his ever faithful servant, but she simply shook her head. [color=DeepSkyBlue]”It’s fine, it is pretty powerful after all ”[/color] she said. Plus it would be worth it to make the young prince happy [color=SpringGreen]”Yeeees! Thank’s Kamek!”[/color] the prince gave the mage an unexpected hug, before immediately getting to work salvaging the weapon from the arm of its former owner while saying [color=SpringGreen]”Oh this is gonna be so great!”[/color] Then there came a cough from the Nepon who held out a hand “glad you’ve decided to buy. Now please do so before you start meddling with the merchandise.” A few transactions and a bit of tinkering later, and the troop exited the store with Bowser hauling a (miturised) eggmobile over his shoulder with one hand, while his other one now sported the rocket fist strapped to his forearm. Jr was happily nattering away about designs, while Rika in her fresh new outfit nodded along, lollipop in mouth, and Kamek flicked through her magical tome. All in all, a successful evening’s shopping, With Kamek and Rika having even managed to avoid spending all of their own money. Bowser and Jr meanwhile were back to being utterly broke as they had been only an hour or so before. [hider=item summary] Rika: [url=https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/xenoblade/images/1/17/Fancy_Sundress_Nia.png]Fancy sundress[/url]: exactly what it says on the tin. No special properties other than being cute. Treats: assorted goodies for the sweet toothed ship girl [url=https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/wizardoflegend_gamepedia_en/images/4/44/Dated_Sunglasses.png]Dated Sunglasses[/url]: a pair of dark sunglasses remnicinet of those from a certain fill series. When the wear dodges these produce an invisible field 5ft around the user, which slows hostile projectiles by 30%, making it easier to avoid getting shot. 500 souls remaining Kamek [url=https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/wizardoflegend_gamepedia_en/images/c/cd/Grimoire_of_Ruin.png]Grimoire of Ruin [/url]: an arcane tome that boosts the damage dealing capabilities of summons. [url=https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/terraria_gamepedia/images/d/d9/Leather_Whip_(demo).gif]Leather Whip[/url]: a long whip that marks struck foes, causing minions of the user to treat them as a priority target, and causes them to do a third of the whip’s own damage as bonus damage against that target for the next three seconds. 496 souls remaining Jr: [url=https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/sonic/images/3/3e/Son1_04.gif]Egg Mobile-H (damaged)[/url]: a hovering vehicle once used by the evil genius dr eggman. Comes equipped with a massive wrecking ball attached via a chain. Will be used to upgrade jr’s clowncar. Bowser: [url=https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/xcom/images/4/4e/XCOM_EW_MEC_KineticStrikeModule.jpg]Kinetic Strike Module[/url]: A mechanical contraptions strapped to the forearm. When activated, it will quickly deploy a large fist like appendage from the front and two rocket boosters on the side, allowing the user to deliver an (even more) devastating punch to their foe. 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