<Snipped quote by Prince of Seraphs> Would I be wrong to say that within human nature, you'd be more inclined to listen to someone whom you admire and like? Or rather the leader who's a fucking jackass that you'd wish would suck-start a shotgun, but gets shit done and with an icy efficiency?
Neither actually, I'd much rather just follow myself.
Zaheen wasn't big on parties. After all why should he be, the typical college party was an assortment of booze, sex and fights. When you mix all those problems with Demigods you end up with the proverbial up to eleven. Especially when it came to the fighting. As one can probably imagine, Zaheen wasn't a big fan of any of those vices. He didn't even drink for that matter, in part a result of his Islamic heritage and in part just the idea of the alcohol wasn't something he found particularly delightful. What use was there in slowing his mental facilities after all, it's hard to learn when one is drunk.
Which begs the simple question of why Zaheen was even here and simply put the answer was rather straightforward. He was here courtesy of one Jonas Highwind and one Dallas Relo.
My death will be there fault.
That said, while he may have physically been at Dallas' party, he took the opportunity to simply barricade himself in Dallas' room and turn his attention to more important matters. Namely his current Diablo speedrun. If Dallas' parties had one boon, it was the efficiency with which Zaheen found himself able to set new personal records in Diablo. Perhaps it was a result of the frustrations and annoyance with all the noise fueling his adrenaline, or perhaps it was borne out of a desire to finish the game before the end of the party so that he could start up a new campaign the moment Dallas and Jonas found themselves free.
Either way, Dallas' bedroom became Zaheen's personal sanctuary at times like these.
That sounded really weird.
Moving on.
And crap, I'm out of soda.
Again.
Forced to pause his game, Zaheen bravely unlocked the door and entered the purgatory that is Demigod parties. That sight that awaited was a familiar yet equally horrifying one.
Tara.
Pissed off.
To repeat.
Tara, daughter of Ares, pissed off and more so than the usual.
A L E R T
A L E R T
Alarms went off in Zaheen's head as he struggled to find a way to resolve the situation.
Maybe if I- yeah, that might- let's try it.
Raising a hand in greeting, Zaheen waved to the group. "Hey Tara, long time no see, Jonas and Dallas still giving you trouble?" Zaheen quipped with a laugh, "Mind giving me a hand a real quick? You're one of the few people to have beaten me in PvP, and I'm curious to see how you'd matchup against this new Diablo build I've been trying."
Intro: Standard: Napoli enters, a grin across his face, sniper in hand. When he sees the battlefield, he takes a forlorn glance at Scapino. “Sorry buddy, looks like I don’t get to use you again.”
With the press of a button, Scapino is transformed into Mercutio and Arsene, and Napoli deftly spins them in his hands, before bowing in greeting. “Greetings Signor(ina), my name’s Napoli Fiordilatte. I’m looking forward to a fun match, for added fun I’ll even forgo my semblance and gun. So let’s have some fun.”
vs. Gratia: Napoli enters, sees Gratia:
“Crap, can I go home?”
Playstyle: Napoli is through a fighter focused on his fantastic Okizeme. Controlling the opponent through well placed Mid Pokes, and successful counters is the name of the game. Indeed, while his guard is significantly weaker than other Tekken characters, Napoli possesses a parry system utilizing his unique taunt based gameplay. The parry system allows for quick counter attacks and dodges after a properly timed taunt. In addition he has a wide variety of thrusts and slashes that can be comboed off one another. However due to Napoli’s weaker damage output, terrible juggling ability and poor wall game, it takes a high degree of patience and skill to successfully utilize. Blindly rushing in or button mashing will get you killed as Napoli is a character best utilized defensively.
f = Tap Forward F = Hold Forward b = Tap Backwards B = Hold Backwards d = Tap Down D = Hold Down/Crouch u = Tap Up U = Hold Up/Jump N = Neutral Stick Position 1 = Button 1 - Left Punch, Dagger Hand 2 = Button 2 - Right Punch, Rapier 3 = Button 3 - Left Kick 4 = Button 4 - Right Kick
Stoccata (A basic thrust): f2 Prima (A slower, more powerful thrust): F2 Dagger Mandritto (Dagger slash from right to left): u1 Dagger Riverso (Dagger slash from left to right): d1 High Ward: U3+4 Low Ward: D3+4 Broad Ward: N3+4 Distesa (A lunge attack accompanied by a thrust): F4, 2 Tondo (A horizontal cut with rapier or dagger): U2 or U1 Tondo Riverso (Tondo from the other side): D2 or D1 Squalembrato (Descending Diagonal Cut): DF2 or DF1 Squalembrato Riverso: DB2 or DB1 Fendente (Descending Vertical Cut): bdf2 or bdf1 Fendente Riverso: fdb2 or fdb1 Sottomano (Underhand Ascending Cut): buf2 or buf1 Montante (Vertical Ascending Cut): fub2 or fub1 Ridoppio (Two or more quick thrusts, first one breaks middle guard): F2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 …. Falso Dritto (Ascending Diagonal Cut with false edge.): fuf2 Falso Manco: bub2 Passata (Quick sidesteps towards opponent): f3,f4, f3, f4 …. or f4,f3,f4,f3… Passata to Stoccata: f3,f4,f3,f2 Perder la Spada (Disarms opponent with dagger): 1+3 Trovar di Spada (Grabs opponent and stabs them with rapier, knocks opponent down): 2+4 Taunt (A basic taunt): B2+3 Taunt Counter (Parries enemy attack and staggers them): (Time with enemy attack) B2+3 Taunt Counter to Dagger Mandritto: (Time with enemy attack) B2+3, u1 Taunt Counter to Dagger Riverso: (Time with enemy attack) B2+3, d1 Taunt Counter to Stoccata: (Time with enemy attack) B2+3, f2 Taunt Counter to High Ward: (Time with enemy attack) B2+3, U3+4 Taunt Counter to Low Ward: (Time with enemy attack) B2+3, D3+4 Taunt Counter to Broad Ward: (Time with enemy attack) B2+3, N3+4
3-7 Special Moves: Not one for pointless hype moves, Napoli keeps his fighting style clean and simple. Instead of special moves, he’s possesses 3 different stances: High Ward, Low Ward, and Broad Ward.
High Ward allows Napoli to deliver more powerful thrusts, but his guard is weaker as are his cuts. This is the default ward for Napoli which is seen when he draws his blade. In this stance Napoli’s blade is held above his head, with the slight bent towards the opponent’s chest. Napoli’s knuckles stay low, and his dagger hand guards his chest. This stance also makes Napoli’s taunts more difficult.
Low Ward is Napoli’s most versatile ward, it possesses strong thrusts and powerful cuts. His guard is also decently protected. With knuckles low the blade is held low and pointed up towards the opponent’s left shoulder. His dagger is held forward as though the hand was reaching out for a handshake.
Broad Ward allows Napoli to have more powerful counter taunts. However Napoli lacks a guard in this stance and his normal attacks are rather weak. The sword is held far to the right side coming straight out from the shoulder while his dagger rests comfortably near his left hip. This is the most difficult stance to master.
Instant Kill: Why don’t you just shoot him?- Napoli’s instant only occurs after three successful taunts in a row. Tired of his opponent ignoring him, Napoli brings out Scapino and simply shoots his opponent. There is no fancy cinematic, there is no pointless hype move, if you let him taunt you that many times, you don’t deserve a cool cutscene.
V-Trigger: Hard Mode Engaged- Like most Tekken Characters, Napoli doesn’t have a dumb powered up state. Instead he simply has rage mode which engages when his health drops to 5%. In this mode Napoli’s attacks cause increased damage.
Taunt: (After Punching) What? I thought you needed a hand. (Kicking) Looks like I've got a leg up on you. (After being Taunted) I'd say that was taunt amount to heresy. Don't you know the art of word play? (During Opponent’s Special Moves) Where’s the skip button? (Skips cinematic, damage still inflicted normally) (During Opponent’s Insta-Kill) Skip. (Skips cinematic, damage still inflicted normally) (After Successful Counter) Why you hitting yourself? (After Successful Counter) Kids these days, always so eager to charge right in. (After Successful Counter) Whoops, did I do that? (If Opponent is Flying) Careful now, wouldn’t want the wax to melt. (If Opponent is Gratia) Fuck, can I run away yet? (If Opponent is in V-Trigger) So many hacks. (After Taunting Once) I can go all day (After Taunting Twice) But I doubt you can. (After Taunting Three Times, Insta-Kill) Well, I did warn you. (Taunting after an interrupted Taunt) Come on man, have some respect. At least let a guy finish his sentences. (If Opponent is Sapphire) So, will I get a proper introduction this time? (If Opponent is Beryl) You couldn’t ask for anotter opponent with wit greater than mine. I’m bound to make a splash. (If Opponent is Vega) So uh Boss, mind just letting me win? (If Opponent is Bianca) So, this means I won the bet right? (If Opponent is Violet) So, what’s this I hear about you not liking getting wet? (If in Opponent’s Grapple) Can I tap out, sweaty fighters is not a pleasant smell. (If Opponent is Luke) I would’ve made a drill pun, but somehow Gratia beat me to it. Bitch. (If Opponent is Shiro) And you’re gonna hear me roar. That’s still a crap song though. (If Opponent is Shiro) (Eye of the tiger starts playing) (If Opponent is Taiden) Signor? Signorina? I hate traps. (If in Sword Combo) Swish, swish, swish (Neutral) (Twirls Pistol in hand) (If Opponent is Volk) Die. (No other verbal taunts will occur during the match, taunt counters will occur as normal counters) (If Opponent is Ben) Oh Lloyd give me strength. I’m sorry man, your name doesn’t jump out immediately. (If Opponent is Ben) Maybe an Arthurian joke? (If Opponent is Ben) Got one, Lancelot. (If Opponent is Amy) Amiright or Amaranth? (If Opponent is Sangue) You’re Nagonna win. (If Opponent is Lauren) Can I axe you a question? Why so hypeious? (If Opponent is Jack) Am I Jacking your style? Shocking isn’t it. (If Opponent is Mokuren) Mirror, mirror in her hand, who’s the fairest in the land? (If Opponent is Cian) Snipers that transform into other guns? I swear, people have forgotten the value of a true marksman these days. (If Opponent is Krysanthe) Aren’t Sea Legs only good on a boat? (If Opponent is Ebon) That shield won’t be much help when I send you to Kingdom Come. (If Opponent is Sepia) You won’t last two minutes out here. Especially in those ridiculous shoes. (If Opponent is Skrya) Get ready for the dawn of a new age. (If Opponent is Cobalt) Not even gonna ask how you carry that thing. (If Opponent is Oswald) Finally, someone with normal weapons. (If Opponent is Diamond) (Frosty the Snowman starts playing) (If Opponent is Emerald) Here kitty kitty. I’m sorry, that was rude. (If Opponent is Robert) You’re gonna fall, son. (If Opponent is Vivi) Crap, I already made an axe pun. (If Opponent is Grane) You don’t bite right? Bite marks take forever to heal. (If Opponent is Delta) You wanna just go to the firing range? (Opponent is prompted, if he selects yes a sniper mini game plays instead) (If Opponent is Abel) The real question is, how Abel are you? (If Opponent is Gren) An Orc? Boaring. (If Opponent is Jasmine) Bonecrusher is a bit on the nose don’t you think? Like you’re just stating the obvious. (If Opponent is Sterling) Nuada? More like nada. What? You try coming up with a joke for everyone. (If Opponent is Sarina) I’ll be honest, your relationship with boss still confuses me. (If Opponent is Clair) Copycat. Not that I can blame you, my weapon is beautiful after all. (If Opponent is Kiran) Compensating for something there? (If Opponent is Naoko) You know how annoying shields can be? (If Opponent is Varius) Seniors get all the hacks. (If Opponent is Amber) I can totally see you. (If Opponent is Akashi) And gravity control, of course. Where do they find these people? (If Opponent is Valin) lolrandom isn’t all that funny mate. A true joker has some class. (If Opponent is Napoli) Hey- (Game Over)
Win Animation: Standard: With a grin, Napoli bows out of the fight, twirling his weapons around before transforming them back into Scapino. Napoli says his win quote as music begins to play.
After Insta-Kill: Sighing, Napoli gives a forlorn request, “Could you atleast try next time? This feels cheap.”
After Shooting Minigame: “Up for round 2?” Music begins to play.
Vs. Gratia: Exhausted and tired, Napoli takes a quick look around before running away, his win quote being yelled off screen.
Win Quotes:
Team BASL vs. Ben “You really think my jokes are cheesy?” vs. Amy “So, do you desire another round?” vs. Sangue “O pal, looks like you’ve been fired.” vs. Lauren “Seriously though, I liked the name Basil. It even had the color thing going for it.” Team JMCL vs. Jack “So how long till you go with the much better name of Jumper cable?” vs. Mokuren “Looks like I am the fairest in the land.” vs. Cian “I’ll be Cian you later. vs. Luke: "I better Luke out in the future, cause you're a great fighter." Team KESS vs Krysthane “Well, my victory was Krystal clear.” vs Ebon “Maybe you should bring an umbralla next time, cause you just got burned. Like protecting yourself from sunburn. Ah forget it, it was a stretch.” vs. Sepia “Seriously, I warned you about those shoes.” vs. Skyra “Uh, reach for the sky? Give me a moment, I’ll think of something good.” Team CODE vs. Cobalt “Didn’t the old leader have a tank? I guess he just wasn’t firm as rock like you.” vs. Oswald “So, do you still hate me as well?” vs. Diamond “Well for a diamond you weren’t that hard to beat.” vs. Emerald “Another gemstone? What is with this team, you guys all had boring parents.” Team RVGD vs. Robert “See, I said you’d fall son.” vs. Vivi “Viri good. See, I can make puns not related to axes.” vs. Grane “So you don’t bite, that’s a relief.” vs. Delta “Not a bad shot, where can I get myself a spotter like your friend?” Team SASG vs. Sapphire "You're not gonna hate me again, are you Signorina? Please don't be salty." vs. Abel “Unfortunately, you weren’t all that Abel this time.” vs. Shiro “That, that was crazy. Let’s do it again.” vs. Gren “Well, that orced well.” Team VGNB vs. Vega: “Sorry about that boss. No hard feelings?” vs. Gratia: "You should be a more Gratiaous loser." vs. Bianca: "Wait, didn't you get a write off?" vs. Beryl “Want anotter go? Might whip you into ship.” Team JSSC vs. Jasmine “Jas, it was mine victory.” vs. Sterling “Finally got one! You never stood a silver of a chance.” vs. Sarina “Seriously, what’s up with you and boss?” vs. Clair “Looks like the original wins again.” Team KNVS vs. Kiran “So you were compensating for something.” vs. Naoko “Kum on, is that all you got? I thought you seniors were supposed to be tough.” vs. Varius “Guess there wasn’t a lot of variety in this outcome.” vs. Taiden “I still hate traps.” Midnight Squad vs. Amber “Guess you really were missing a few gears.” vs. Akashi “Just goes to show, a fancy car doesn’t make you a good fighter.” vs. Violet “Looks like that victory was a Steele.” vs. Valin “If you ever want pointers on actual good jokes, let me know. I’m working on my joke book.” vs. Volk (No words, simply raises his Rapier as the screen fades to black.)
