Polaris North

Defiance

Interacting with: Fauve, Corc, Devlin, Ren, Witch
Mentions: @Candy @Jensoman @Hokum @Seraphin @Dartbored Fairy

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Gabriel knew very well that his position had been compromised when the witch looked to his direction. Well, it wasn't like he could actually hide from her. Letting out a sigh, he placed the arrow back on his quiver. He was about to come clean when the witch started to speak about how they had no manners and how her 'friends' - which he supposed was them - was going to attack them with being none the wiser that she had spotted them. He opened his mouth to speak in his defense, but was suddenly picked up and pushed forward by a burst of wind.

So what instead came out was - "Whoa!" He spread his arms in front of his face as he hit the ground.

Quickly recovering, he stood up and then smiled at the witch. "In our defense, we're still a bit freaked out by the whole skeleton attack thing. Pretty much on edge. Sorry about that." It really wasn't Gabriel's style to suddenly attack anyway but precautionary measures were needed. Now that it was obvious that he could even shoot an arrow without it veering off course and hitting him instead because of the witch's apparent control over the wind, then there was no choice but to talk.

The flute guy had gone first - his hands fluidly moving to say what his voice couldn't. Gabriel couldn't catch everything, but he could get that he was excusing their behavior. Okay, good. That's what they needed. The last thing he wanted was a wind witch going all ballistic on them. Fauve was... less respectful but nevertheless strove to quell the fires of the confrontation. Gabriel nodded along every now and then as he placed his bow on his back once more to show that he didn't mean to seem all aggressive.

"Ow, hey-" He muttered as he looked at Fauve when she kicked him. When she mentioned the map, he slowly nodded and then scrambled to take it back out of his bag. Now that the map was in his hands, he slowly stepped forward to show the witch the map. "Some guy dropped this when he was running away. No clue why though." He explained to the witch - still unsure of what the witch would do. He couldn't get a read on her yet, which was surprising considering he should have already. Maybe it was because she was still in a defensive mode.

"We were just looking for answers. We don't mean any harm." He wondered if the witch would get angry with him saying that considering the fact that he was the one with the drawn weapon earlier. Then again, he didn't exactly put that bow down ever since the attack.

Defiance

Interacting with: Fauve, Corc
Mentions: @Candy @Jensoman

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Gabriel nodded at Fauve's response. The path does seem safe, and no sounds of battle could be heard yet. There was no need for alarm and Gabriel knew from experience that sometimes that could be a good thing. Besides, given everything, they were a pretty good group with fighters in it so he shouldn't really worry all that much. He looked at Fauve and Corc and then nodded. He should really go back and tell the others about the safe path.

This caused his to drown out any sounds that came from the Daughter of Despiun and the conversation between Corc and Fauve. Then a strong gust of wind went through them and that successfully snapped him out - not because of the physical wind, but because he could feel something magical coming out of his companions when he couldn't have earlier. It was rather odd. It's like the feeling of when something's enchanted and that he could feel it. It felt odd to feel it from living beings like them.

"What happened?" He asked out loud accidentally before moving forward - completely forgetting about telling the others that the path was safe. He then knelt beside Corc to peek through the bushes. Just as expected, the Daughter of Despiun and the flute guy from earlier. A sense of dread took place over him and then looked over to Fauve and Corc. "It wouldn't actually do us any good to hide. Whoever let out that magical burst of wind is looking for anyone around, and whoever that is probably knows we're here." He whispered to them.

He looked back at the situation in the clearing. The wind chimes seemed louder to him, or maybe it was because the wind keeps them going. Someone came out of the large skull - which he really didn't find disturbing - and put on the hat. Wait, there was a hat? Huh... that was weird. Something about her didn't rub him the right way. He tightened his grip on his bow as he looked at the girl. There was around eighty-five percent chance she knew they were there but was only focused on the Daughter of Despiun and flute guy for now.

Taking an arrow from his quiver, Gabriel looked like he was prepared to shoot down the girl but also looked hesitant and worried. He did not like this person.

Eɴᴛᴇʀ — Into an Isekai World

Y'know I'm still in.

Miraculous America

Furitta didn't want to admit it. She really didn't want to. But Rogue Bat had really gone crazy - far beyond that which she imagined. She shook her head at the speech Rogue Bat let out. "I do realize this. The world isn't so black and white, just like how we all saw it as children." She admitted. She wasn't about to lie through her teeth and say that good's everywhere or some optimistic thing like that. She's grown out of that phase. Ever since she had seen the darker side of the world, she didn't quite see things the same anymore. It happens when you reach your older teenage years. Thing just change. You don't know when, you don't know how - it just does. Suddenly, you understand why adults do things they do when as a child you hated it.

"Tell me this, then. If you're really looking out for the world, then why not just do it with us? Why do you need to take our Miraculous away from us? We were given the chance to finally contribute to something that's important to us. I can't speak for the others but I want to help make the world a safer place, and you'll just rob that from us?" She knew there was no use in talking, but she continued on anyway.

When the wire zipped back to her, she clicked her tongue when Rogue Bat managed to expertly landed. She hated the guy, but she had to admit that he was pretty damn elegant. Furitta managed to flip back just in time for the staff to make an arc - so she avoided it. She spotted the one thing that might save their life - the control panels for the multiple tech for the lounge. Furitta looked over to Talon and muttered, "Go." She hoped he understood this as a signal to escape as she turned back to Rogue Bat. "If you ever think about teaming up, just holler alright?" Furitta pressed a button and smoke began to spew out of the smoke machines and created a thick cover for them.

Furitta turned and ran for the exit as fast as she could, and considering her Miraculous - she had gotten out of there in mere seconds. She spotted Usagi and then motioned for her to get the hell out while they had the time. "Transform back!" She mouthed. Once they were in their civilian forms, not even Rogue Bat could recognize them. Following her own advice, she quickly lept into one of the alleys of the city and transformed back before hurrying out of the area. Gods, she hoped the others made it out safely.

The Gifted Grounds

@KidKoshka

Oh, yeah! I forgot about that. Well, I'll wait for another turn then.

The Gifted Grounds

Well I hope not.

Wonder if we can post continuously for interaction...

The Promise of Adventure & Family --- [CLOSED]

K U R V I A

Stats

• HP: 300
• MP: 250
• Strength: 15, Rank: I
• Endurance: 15, Rank: I
• Dexterity: 25, Rank: I
• Agility: 20, Rank: I
• Magic: 25, Rank: I

Via smiled as the goblins were fried by her lightning field - the sound of buzzing was music to her ears. The sound reminded her of a time long past - a time when she was still surrounded by her own kind. It was a surreal experience for her, but that may be because she didn't remember how long ago that was. She blinked - having pulled herself back to reality after realizing that the goblins were long gone and was replace with the magic stones. She swiftly picked them up and then turned back to Amrec who had been fighting with the skeleton warriors.

She was not about to go charging into that dangerous situation so she hung back unless Amrec called for her help. He seemed to be doing great anyhow. While she could help with magic seeing as they were susceptible to that, but that would cause her to hit Amrec as well and that would not be ideal.

Defiance

Interacting with: Dannisus, Jack, Fauve, Corc
Mentions: @tex @Valkon @Candy @Jensoman

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Gabriel had grinned at Fauve when she claimed that she was going mostly because she had nothing better to do. While he was tempted to join her in the wagon of just doing this for boredom, he was actually trying to find the reason as to why there were monsters appearing. This one was actually just self-explanatory considering how it's just the undead and there was probably a necromancer behind it - or a group of them considering how many there were. Nevertheless, he nodded at Fauve. "Great!"

Gbariel listened closely to everyone's thoughts on the subject - and the only one who was vehemently opposing going to the location was the Mtyi. Before they could all agree to come together, however, the mysterious woman had stepped up for a rousing speech for everyone... or something to that effect? She claimed she was a Daughter of Despiun. Now there was a tragic tale. When he first heard it, it was from another traveller. Though, from what he had heard, no one got out of there alive. Guess everyone missed her when they counted the bodies - or someone pulled her out before anyone else could search the ruins. Though this did make Gabriel more interested in her. She carried with her a piece of history that no one has experienced, and that meant she knew a lot of things.

However, the Daughter of Despiun had studied the map and quickly walked away. Gabriel opened his mouth to call out to her but decided against it, figuring that they'll just catch up later once the others have decided whether they want to go or not. He hummed. "So she's from Despiun huh? I don't know; if she survived that, then she probably has the highest amount of luck or skill in this current group." He jokingly claimed with a light chuckle, not really caring if anyone else found that funny or inappropriate.

He heard someone else speak up - a younger voice. His eyes trailed towards the elf, but it wasn't her who was speaking, but a young girl behind her. Oh, Oh! It was the construct from earlier. Of course they would stick together! The group was talking earlier in the tavern, so it was understandable that they would be together at a time like this. While he wanted to go to her and ask her some questions about her life before, hoping that there was something of note there in her past, there were more important things to do right now so maybe later... if they decided to come. It would be a shame to let her slip through his fingers, but he had already said that he was coming and he can't turn back now.

Then Corc began telling them to move on. Gabriel nodded and was about to follow when the Myti started his piece of speech, telling them that he could guide them around any possible dangers. He was surprised that the Myti was still polite to him - having nodded his head after taking a partial hold on the map and pointing at the location they were supposed to go. Maybe Gabriel misjudged the Myti - maybe he wasn't as much of a coward as he originally though. Sure, he looked like he had been forced to go thanks to the construct speaking, but it takes guts to go against your... well, gut instincts. Gabriel let out a laugh. "I knew another magical researcher wouldn't be that reserved! Not bad." He said out loud and then patted the Myti's back. "We should catch up with Fauve and Corc though then we'll take your route. As much as I don't doubt any of you guys' skills, I feel much more safer with them having my back. Besides, strength in numbers, as they say~"

With that, and still completely unaware of the fact that he had mildly insulted the Myti before mostly because of his ignorance towards their race - it's rare to see a Myti out in the wildnerness and actually have them talk to you - he had continued on. He patted Jack's shoulder and nodded, urging him to come as well, before jogging towards the direction of Corc and Fauve. "Hey, guys, the Myti says that he can guide us safely around the forest. Maybe even get a jump on the culprit. Sounds like a good idea, don't you think?" He said once he got to the two.

Miraculous America

Furitta's eyes widened when Rogue Bat managed to catch the wire she shot out in surprising speed. Of course, he's been in this gig for so long; unlike herself, who just entered the hero fray just earlier this day. Of course he could do that. How stupid was she to think that she could face off with an experienced 'hero' like Rogue Bat? She heard Talon tell her to pierce the akuma, but at the same time, Rogue Bat flew upwards and hung on the bottom of the roof. This caused her to jerk forward, the wire having reached the end of the max length from where he was positioned. He then changed position and landed on the stone wall that Talon had summoned before accusing them that they didn't know what kind of power they were given.

They couldn't win this. She needed to get Talon away from this man. Furitta knew that they had to escape, and that meant she had to make an opening.

"Really now?" Furitta questioned, disbelief clear in her voice. "You want us to give it to you? Especially after everything that has happened? Look around you Rogue Bat!" She yelled out before spreading her free arm towards the side. "This destruction wasn't our fault. It's yours." She continued, anger seeping out of her voice before extending her other hand and letting another wire out at frightening speed. It pierced straight into the akuma and it retracted just as quickly back to her and a mechanism popped up from her gauntlet and the akuma was sucked inside it. But she had no time to watch what will happen.

"You used to fight crime. What exactly happened to you? You're what amounts to the villains the you fought before. Using violence and forcibly putting these people to your command is exactly what a villain would do!" Perhaps she felt a lot more about his betrayal than she let off. But really, who could blame her? She was being accused by a hero-turned-villain that she was going to give the one thing she needed to finally act against the injustice she sees nearly daily to someone who will misuse it. "I assure you, I won't let anyone take this away from me. Especially not you." She then tugged her right arm back, using the mechanism inside the gauntlet to reel the wire back to her and hopefully get Rogue Bat off balance.

Miraculous America

@Rockin Strings

Roger that.