[Kokoro]

Underground fight club. Compete and earn big money, big prize, big fun!

That almost sounded too good to be true, but the more she thought about it, the more tempting the offer became. How cool would it be if she showed up at the Costume Cafe with prize money and could get the group a bunch of stuff? The girls would be so impressed with her! All she had to hope now was that they hadn't gotten the same idea, or it would ruin the surprise. Going home to tend to her swords she waited for night to fall before going to the designated fight club location.

It was down a shady alleyway, in a shady basement, full of shady people. ''Go through that curtain to sign-up.'' One burly-looking guy showed her on her way and she thanked him with a smile and a wave. The competition here sure looked fierce, but then again she wasn't the biggest fighter herself. While daydreaming she suddenly found herself being put in handcuffs and her swords confiscated. ''Oops.'' She looked down at her wrists. Yup, she was not getting out of these cuffs on her own. ''Get in the cage!'' Ordered another rough type while pointing a gun into her back. ''You got it.'' She smiled back, raising her arms as if to indicate she wasn't going to fight back, before taking a seat in the cage alongside other unfortunate, but equally desperate people. ''What a blunder.'' She laughed to herself, somehow a lot less bothered than most of the other prisoners.

Jingjing, Shirayuki Tamaya

[Jingjing]

As it turned out, Jingjing had the same idea.

Well, mostly. The idea to win a bunch of prize money and surprise her friends with it back at the Costume Cafe was the same. She'd also thrown together a disguise meant to make her blend in with any other shady participant in an underground fighting ring... or at least, what she imaged that would be. The end result was more like cosplaying a fighting game character, complete with fingerless gloves and baggy pants tucked into combat boots and not an inch of muscle tone to sell the idea seriously. It must have been a good disguise though because they did let her in!

Heading through a curtain with a bounce in her step she tossed her arms up over her head to give an attempt at a big, boastful introduction to the rest of the fighters - and promptly had a pair of cuffs slapped around her wrists the same as everyone else, glancing up with a "Eh?" before getting encouraged by a gun to scurry into the cage. Which she did, of course, because she didn't want to get shot but it didn't stop her from bringing her cuffed hands up to double-flip the guy off once she was safely behind bars. "What kind of trick is this? You guys suck!"

"Shut up!"

Despite complaining loudly, Jingjing promptly settled in as best she could among the other tricked prisoners with a big sigh to herself. So much for her big plan! Now what was she going to do?

Kokoro
Shirayuki Tamaya

[Shirayuki Tamaya]

Rise up, stand tall! Tamaya let out a long yawn as she leaned up against the side of the cage. She was no stranger to matches having all kinds of different 'set-ups' to add excitement for the crowd but by now she was just getting bored.  "Oy, what's the hold up?" She angrily complained while stretching her arms above her head, the handcuffs jingling as she did. In between her quirk and the two rings still on her fingers she had absolutely no fear of this being a ruse nor would she be afraid even if she realized. The biggest danger Tamaya was facing right now was death by boredom. Looking over her competitors just to pass the time Tamaya blinked when she spotted a familiar face and heard a familiar voice. "Yo, didn't expect to see either of you 'round these parts. What brings y'all here?" May you never fall! Jingjing, Kokoro

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[Kokoro]

''What an effective scam. ~'' Kokoro mused from where she was sitting, looking at Jingjing as she was thrown into the cell as well. ''I knew it sounded too good to be true, who knew this many people were broke?'' She looked down at her handcuffs and gave them a rustle. Maybe she could fight her way out if she got her hands on a sword, but it was going to be awkward wielding it with her hands tied together like this. When Tamaya spoke up Kokoro looked over and burst out laughing. ''I can't believe it, you're both here too! They really got us this time, didn't they girls?'' She laughed so hard that she got tears in her eyes. ''Money! I'm flat broke.'' She exclaimed with a big smile like it was something to be proud of.

''Do you think they're gonna kill us?'' She asked as if it was just a part of some exciting board game. ''They can't hold me for ransom, I don't know anyone rich around these parts that would pay for me.'' She hung her head, mock-sulking. ''And they took my swords too, what a drag. ~'' With a smile still on her face she leaned back against the wall, seemingly resigned to her fate. ''So, are you going to die with me? Do you think we'll be skewered, shot or hanged?'' She blinked her eyes and looked at Tamaya again. ''Hang on,'' she pointed at Tamaya's wrists. ''The handcuffs don't nullify our quirks last time I checked. Do these guys know what your power is?'' She looked over at Jingjing too. She wasn't dependent on her hands either, not the same way Kokoro was. ''And you too, can't you still do your head thing.'' She pointed up at her own head, referring to the horns Jingjing would grow when her quirk was active.

Shirayuki Tamaya, Jingjing

[Jingjing]

Jingjing straightened up with a start when Tamaya spoke up, glancing at her and shortly after at Kokoro in wide-eyed surprise that quickly turned into a sheepish scrunching of her shoulders as she slumped back down. So much for her surprise money making plan! Although, they were all in the same boat now so it wasn't like they had much grounds to tease her for being tricked, right? Perking up at that thought, Jingjing answered Tamaya with a quick "Money." at the same time as Kokoro and frowned at the mention of her swords being taken... but before she could offer any reassurances the idea of being skewed, shot or hanged put a grimace on her face followed by rapidly shaking her head. "Can I pick none of those?"

Tipping her head at Kokoro's gesture, Jingjing shrugged her shoulders. "Well, yeah..." She glanced at the bars of the cell. "If we don't have an easier way then I guess I could..." She looked over at Tamaya, hoping to save herself a headache. Or well, save herself the effort of trying to knock down the bars anyways. It wouldn't hurt at all with how hard her head was. Probably. "What about you? Can you do the swishy-swooshy thing?"

To define the "swishy-swooshy thing" she held her cuffed hands up and made big slashing motions, leaning to the sides for extra emphasis.

Shirayuki Tamaya
Kokoro

[Shirayuki Tamaya]

Rise up, stand tall! "Preach," Tamaya snorted when Kokoro and Jinjing both gave the same reason. She was very familiar with the concept of being broke. Wasn't even her own fault. Everything she wanted was just that expensive and really, could you even play guitar without that fancy new strap that just came out? Tamaya didn't think so either. "Hmm, think this is a set-up after all? Might still be part be of the keyfabe. Ah've seen weirder." Done weirder too. Some of the 'animal masks' she'd worn during her bouts had smelled far too much like rotten meat for her liking. She didn't know what taxidermist got those ready but she sure had found the one thing she preferred fake over genuine. To think that day would ever come but well, here they were.  "Wow, wow now. Ain't none of us dyin' here today," Tamaya said while raising her hands in front of her. That was grim as hell. "Worst come ta worst I bust us out of 'ere. Easy." She had plenty of ways to get rid of the handcuffs. Hells. Given that it was something she was wearing her rings might even be able to switch it out for her armor along with the rest of her outfit. "I dun' think they do, nah. I should be able to, uh, do the swishy-swooshy thing," Tamaya replied with a chuckle. "Well then, let's go renegotiate, ey?" Transforming her arms she immediately sent them through the bars, one aiming to wrap around the gun and contest its aim while the other pulled the keyring free and dragged it back into the cell. Tossing the keys over to Kokoro and Jingjing she put her second arm to work too, slamming it into the gunwielder's face to turn the tides in her favor. Delaying was nice and all that but she'd much rather down him without having to rely on her friends. There were plenty of baddies to go around after all.  May you never fall! Jingjing , Kokoro

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[Kokoro]

''You'd prefer to die another way?'' She smiled at Jingjing expectantly, as if the girl knew exactly how she wanted to die. ''I like leaving it up to fate. One final surprise before I go.'' She said it like she was looking forward to her friends and family throwing her a surprise party. ''I don't mind waiting around, maybe they'll let us out of the cell.'' For being taken hostage Kokoro was as calm as ever. ''Yeah, this could all be part of the fight club.'' She agreed with Tamaya, although she doubted they were going to fight each other with their hands cuffed since that wasn't really advertized.

She smirked at Tamaya when she reaffirmed that no was dying, flashing a double thumbs up to signal that she was ready to escape alongside the girls and the rest of the people that had gotten caught up in this scam. ''Nice! ~'' She snatched the keys from off the floor and turned to Jingjing, freeing her of her handcuffs before holding up her own so she could return the favor. ''Your swishy-swoshy precision has improved hasn't it?'' As the eldest of the three she couldn't help but be proud of Tamaya.

''They're breaking free, kill them!'' More guards were descending on the cell now. Luckily, some of them were wielding swords. ''Lion, if you could be a dear and get rid of those bars for us?'' She smiled at Jingjing while pointing at the bars of the cell.

Shirayuki Tamaya, Jingjing

[Jingjing]

Jingjing glanced between Tamaya and Kokoro at the idea that this might be part of the kayfabe, giving a light shrug of her shoulders. It was possible, she guessed? She'd feel bad about flipping those guys off if that was the case though… So it was a good thing it wasn't! Probably.

She was glad Tamaya was on the same page as her when it came to not dying, but Kokoro’s question did prompt her to tilt her head in thought. A whole little fantasy played out in her mind while she was spacing out, a story of beating the odds of countless adventures and living to old age and retirement… and then her house suddenly exploding! Blinking and giving her head a little shake, Tamaya snatching the keys and taking out a guard startled her out of her daydreaming as she hopped to her feet.

“Very nice!” Jingjing agreed, a big beaming smile on her face as Kokoro took her cuffs off. Rubbing at her wrists she puffed out her cheeks and complained. “Ugh, this better not mess up my face.”

Even though she was seeming to object, and nonsensically since she wouldn't be using her face anyways, she was already taking a deep breath and focusing on her Quirk. Little horns poked out the sides of her head slowly, and then in one quick moment suddenly sprouted into a full set of ram like horns framing her head as a big mane of fluffy white wool poofed into existence around her neck.

“Make way, Lion coming through!” She called out, bending low before ramming into the bars head-first. With a awful wrenching sound the bars bent and buckled, the cell busting open right as the first of the approaching guards got close enough to get bowled over.

Kokoro,Shirayuki Tamaya,

[Shirayuki Tamaya]

Rise up, stand tall! A proud smile settled on Tamaya's face at Kokoro's complement. "Yah, by now ah've beating Mai every time now durin' our weekly sparri- my dojo hunting where ah target her in particular." She was lying through her teeth of course. Tamaya was getting better and better but somehow Mai always stayed one step ahead of her. She swore the prissy cunt was mocking her, holding back and using just enough strength to beat her and rub it in. Tamaya had sworn to herself long ago that she'd get what was coming to her one day. "Have none of you heard of a door?" Tamaya sighed in exasperation. The keys were right there. Still in their hands. Probably. She hadn't been keeping track. Oh well, no time to complain. The advantage of having stuck her water arms through the bars was that she could just shimmy sideways and have the bars phase through until she was fully free and could leap into the fray. Which, coincidentally, was exactly what she did. With a laugh that was more of a cackle she charged through the opening that Jingjing has made. Using one watery appendage to keep his gun down and the swooshing other around in the direction of anyone trying to help him Tamaya rushed at him like a bull in a china shop and oh boy did he look he was made of ceramic. Her forehead met his nose with a resounding crack causing the man to let out a pained sound that was a mix between a hiss and a groan while letting go of his gun. Tamaya promptly flung it towards a corner and slammed her fists together to manifest her armor. With a cocky smile she sent out a final challenge before her helmet came up to cover her face. "All right, let's get this party started!" May you never fall! Jingjing, Kokoro

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[Kokoro]

''Mess up your face? Nothing could ruin such a youthful and pretty face.'' She smiled at Jingjing. Flattery was the best way to get people to do what you wanted them to, and if her friend really did get injured getting them out of here she would just pay her medical bills later. ''I never doubted you for a second, Hydra-chan.'' Even if Tamaya was telling obvious lies she didn't see through them, not this time in any case. Besides, she didn't exactly know how strong Mai was, but she would have to be pretty strong to be able to content with someone like Tamaya.

''How unlucky of that guy to be stationed here as the guard. ~'' She giggled as she stepped out of the cell following Tamaya's charge. Case in point, she made short work of criminals like him. ''Yoink.'' She gleefully picked up the gun Tamaya had tossed aside and admired it for a moment before taking aim at the next criminal that came their way. The man was on his way to attack Tamaya, but froze when the gun was pointed at him as Kokoro walked up calmly to close the distance. ''My swords. Take me to them pretty please.''

''You don't have the guts to-''

BANG.

BANG.

Without hesitating Kokoro had shot two bullets into his right and left leg, making him collapse. Grabbing him by his hair, she hoisted him back up, wearing that same calm smile as always. ''I said 'pretty please' you know.'' She pressed it up to his forehead this time. ''I get it, I get it! I'll show you!'' He pleaded. ''Okay girlies, I'll be joining back up with you in a moment. Don't worry I can handle myself.''

Shirayuki Tamaya, Jingjing