Blackstripe

One Piece: The Blackfin Chronicles

@NoodlesYes, it's pretty much always open.

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@VitaVitaARRider doesn't have the softest touch during times like these. XD

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Rider

Rider stared for a long moment at Estelle, saw the doubt on her face, the fear and panic in her eyes when she started tugging at her leg. He had initially believed that her appearance was merely a shell. That she was - mentally - ready for this war. It was only now that he saw that his 'Master' truly was a child when her back was up against the wall. And it was only during times of great duress when you could truly take someone's measure.

Frowning in disappointment at the girl, Rider declined to further attack the Magus, instead descending to Estelle's side. Staring down at her with an uncharacteristically deep frown, he cleaved his spear through the earth entrapping her and pulled her up onto his chariot.

She had panicked the moment she was attacked, but not only that. She had also given him an order that - judging by her expression - she had immediately regretted. Even if your reason for killing is driven by grief or anger, you should commit to your decision and never waver until the deed was done. The respect he had slowly gained for her had vanished in that moment, and had likewise killed his enthusiasm for today's battle. Continuing to stare at the child for another long moment, Rider turned to look to the Witch that commanded Saber. Despite her initially timid appearance, she had proven sturdy in the face of danger.

He felt just a tiny pang of jealousy for the swordswoman.

"I'm done fighting for now," Rider stated to Estelle. "If you want to force me to continue, you'll have to use a command seal."

@VitaVitaAR@Raineh Daze@Crusader Lord@Feyblue@Cu Chulainn

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@Raineh DazeAcceleration. I don't know, it just seems like someone asking how fast Santa's Sleigh can accelerate. It's pulled by magic Reindeer! But I'll let it go, since I don't want to start a fight in the thread, and like I said, I didn't want to kill your character anyhow. >.>

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@Raineh DazeI'm just saying, I'm not sure horses that fly through the air without any clear means of propulsion are bound by Newton's Second Law of Motion. :3

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@Raineh DazeWell, I'll let you have it since you probably really don't want to die this early, and it would admittedly suck, but just for the record...there's no real way Berserker could have beaten Rider to Johanna when he left AFTER Rider. You can say horses are slow on the acceleration, but these aren't normal horses...normal horses don't fly. XD

One Piece: The Blackfin Chronicles

@LeavesWhat?

No, you wait for your character arc. You know how everyone in One Piece had their own introduction arc? Basically, we give everyone that joins one of their own.

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Rider

Rider, struck silent by his opponent's appearance, quickly erupted in hysterical laughter. Leaning forward against his chariot, he reached a hand up to wipe a stray tear from his eye. "H-he's...an actual monkey! I regret not being present when he was summoned, if only to see his Master's face."

When Saber expressed outrage at their duel being interrupted, Rider's cackling ceased.

She was right. To interrupt such a wondrous and exhilarating battle was indeed the act of one sorely lacking in dignity or respect. Granted, he appeared to be some manner of beastman, rather than a proper human, so perhaps civility was lost to him. Regardless, Rider turned to face Saber, his rightful opponent. "It seems that we must endure an unfortunate respite in our duel. I do not wish it to be any longer than necessary, however, so I offer a proposition."

Pointing his spear at the animal that so rudely interjected himself in their battle, Rider grinned. "What say you to us removing this creature from the war? Surely the elimination of a dangerous and unpredictable enemy servant would benefit both our Masters, and allow us to recommence our fight uninterrupted."

Pausing for a moment while he awaited Saber's response, he suddenly felt his 'Master' issue him a command. His jaw clenched in irritation at this, never enjoying having orders barked out at him. Nevertheless, he had agreed to be her partner...her 'servant'. "If you accept, Saber, then occupy this beast's attention while I carry out my Master's...'orders'."

With that, his chariot shot straight up into the sky. He would make the execution of the Monkey Tamer quick and painless, and so long as he wasn't interrupted by her servant, there was little she would be able to do. She wouldn't even be capable of reacting in time, he knew. Indeed, the instant his chariot had moved, he was already upon her as far as human eyes were concerned.

A spear through the heart would bring a quick end to the woman, surely.

@Feyblue@VitaVitaAR
@Raineh Daze@Cu Chulainn

One Piece: The Blackfin Chronicles

@Natsume HonnajiOh, well you don't really jump in until your arc. Note how everyone else basically had their own introductory arc.

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@Cu ChulainnMaaaybe... >.> <.<