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Post by Takeo Hoga on Nov 20, 2023 3:31:56 GMT
[attr="class","shinigami"] Holding on tight  If nothing else, Shirayuki’s teaching style was informative. Perhaps a bit of information overload, but that just made Takeo the perfect student for her. After all, he had a quirk-modified brain capable of keeping up. ”I’ll just focus on No-gi then. Like you said, most people won’t be wearing the right kinda clothes. Even if it’s harder, so is everything worth doing.” he added. He’d follow her instructions, easily getting caught by her scarf and her movements. Of course, he was grateful for any practice she let him have as well trying the three different throws. The fifteen minutes flew by much faster than expected, and by the time he realized it people were already moving around. ”Shirayuki,” he spoke up, not wanting to miss his chance, ”You’ve already given me a lot to think about. I honestly wasn’t expecting too much from this, but I learned a lot. I’ll sign up for the advanced course, but…”Takeo took a deep breath. He wasn’t one to get nervous or embarrassed, but he didn’t want to offend a teacher he’d only just met at his new school. Besides, she’d already earned his respect, and that warranted some level of self-consciousness. ”If it’s alright though, I’d like to…uh…work under you. If you’ve got any internships open or anything.” [attr="class","mizocredit"] [newclass=.mizocredit a]font:bold 6pt calibri;letter-spacing:1px;color:#b5d1f1;[/newclass] [newclass=.shinigami]width:540px;padding:35px; border:1px solid #e1e1e1; background: #e1f79d; /* Old breakowsers */ background: -moz-linear-gradient(-45deg, #343c52 0%, #6f667b 100%); /* FF3.6-15 */background: -webkit-linear-gradient(-45deg, #343c52 0%,#6f667b 100%); /* Chrome10-25,Safari5.1-6 */background: linear-gradient(120deg, #343c52 20%,#6f667b 80%)[/newclass] |
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Post by Takeo Hoga on Oct 27, 2023 0:15:07 GMT
[attr="class","shinigami"] Holding on tight Takeo followed her instructions obediently. Clearly, his teacher knew her shit when it came to fighting— and it had been a while since an instructor had earned his respect. ”Shirayuki is a little easier to say. You can call me Takeo if you want.” he offered, mimicking the movements with his hands. ”Right hand. I can manifest my quirk as either, but I usually do it as a right hand— I guess because I’m used to that being my default.” he answered. His body shifted uncomfortably as he tried to hold the stance and position, eyes flickering over to the other students. Both of them had survived the Elementals, so there was no question that they were tough. Noa though seemed…well, like a model student. Direct and to the point. Nothing was wrong with that per se, but it was Eli and his attitude that Takeo found more amusing. Takeo was admittedly not great at socializing. He knew how to be polite and get by, but most of his friends were people who had seemingly chosen him— or at the very least that fate had chosen. His only two friends at UA so far were the girl he’d fought the Enlightened with and his designated roommate. Comparatively, Eli seemed like an easygoing and fun guy, but Takeo had no clue how to approach him. For now, he’d turn his focus back to the reason he’d came here— to learn Judo. ”What next, Shirayuki?” [attr="class","mizocredit"] [newclass=.mizocredit a]font:bold 6pt calibri;letter-spacing:1px;color:#b5d1f1;[/newclass] [newclass=.shinigami]width:540px;padding:35px; border:1px solid #e1e1e1; background: #e1f79d; /* Old breakowsers */ background: -moz-linear-gradient(-45deg, #343c52 0%, #6f667b 100%); /* FF3.6-15 */background: -webkit-linear-gradient(-45deg, #343c52 0%,#6f667b 100%); /* Chrome10-25,Safari5.1-6 */background: linear-gradient(120deg, #343c52 20%,#6f667b 80%)[/newclass] TL;DR - Decides to call his instructor Shirayuki - Thinks Eli seems cool but Takeo isn't great at socializing - Decides to focus on training instead of worrying about befriending anyone right now |
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Post by Takeo Hoga on Oct 21, 2023 0:41:48 GMT
[attr="class","shinigami"] Holding on tight Asta…that’s the support equipment company, right? “I would’ve fingered you for the hero course.” Takeo answered simply. He was surprised she was able to steal the ball from him, though she had caught him off guard with the news on where she’d been. ”It’s lucky he was able to find you. You can’t take villains for granted these days— the Elementals taught me that. It’s not a game in the real world.”The scrawny boy caught the ball with his knee, popping it gently into the air before trapping it under his foot. ”That’s…”His leg went limp, the ball awkwardly rolling away. What do you even say to something like that? ‘I’m sorry?’ ‘That sucks?’ The truth of the matter was… ”That’s not fair.” Takeo muttered. ”Your life matters just as much as anyone else’s. You shouldn’t be using that so casually.” he blurted out, as if he knew May better than she did. Almost as soon as the words left his lips, he felt a hot wave of shame wash over him. ”I mean, you’re an adult. You know your limits better than anyone else. You really should have an alternative, though. You mentioned working for Asta, right? Maybe they could whip you up some special arrows so that you don’t have to use your quirk all the time.”For what it was worth, she did seem to be taking it seriously. Takeo sighed, ”Yeah, you’re right. Sorry to kill the mo-”Before he could finish, she was right up in his face, camera at the ready. The results… Well, Takeo wasn’t very photogenic. His expression was a mix of confusion and remorse, which ultimately made him look like a donkey. ”You’re forgiven only if you delete that.” he answered, cheeks flushing the faintest shade of red. Even he could get embarrassed sometimes. [attr="class","mizocredit"] [newclass=.mizocredit a]font:bold 6pt calibri;letter-spacing:1px;color:#b5d1f1;[/newclass] [newclass=.shinigami]width:540px;padding:35px; border:1px solid #e1e1e1; background: #e1f79d; /* Old breakowsers */ background: -moz-linear-gradient(-45deg, #343c52 0%, #6f667b 100%); /* FF3.6-15 */background: -webkit-linear-gradient(-45deg, #343c52 0%,#6f667b 100%); /* Chrome10-25,Safari5.1-6 */background: linear-gradient(120deg, #343c52 20%,#6f667b 80%)[/newclass] |
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Post by Takeo Hoga on Oct 17, 2023 0:00:59 GMT
[googlefont=Quicksand] [attr="class","likedo"] [attr="class","likedotitle"] [attr="class","likedotitle2"]LOCKER ROOM APPLICATION - INSERT CHARACTER NAME HERE PHARAOH LEAP. [newclass=.likedo]background-color:#f0f0f0;padding:25px;width:400px;color:#888888;line-height:10px;[/newclass] [newclass=.likedotitle]background-color:#ffffff;border:solid 9px #444444;padding:1px;[/newclass] [newclass=.likedotitle2]background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;font:bold 10px Calibri;line-height:35px;text-align:center;letter-spacing:2px;[/newclass] [newclass=.likedoinfo]margin-top:-10px;border:solid 1px #e5e5e5;background-color:#f9f9f9;padding:24px;font:10px verdana;text-align:justify;line-height:12px;[/newclass] [newclass=.likedosub]background-color:#444444;font:bold 8px Calibri;text-align:left;padding:10px;color:#ffffff;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;[/newclass] |
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Oct 16, 2023 23:58:59 GMT
Post by Takeo Hoga on Oct 16, 2023 23:58:59 GMT
[googlefont=Quicksand] [attr="class","likedo"] [attr="class","likedotitle"] [attr="class","likedotitle2"]Profile Adjustment [attr="class","likedoinfo"] [attr="class","likedosub"]Precedent » AWARENESS (C+)
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Sept 30, 2023 17:03:30 GMT
Post by Takeo Hoga on Sept 30, 2023 17:03:30 GMT
[attr="class","shinigami"] Holding on tight Takeo smirked at Eli’s comment. Usually, people looked grossed out or felt pity for him when he revealed his situation. It was nice for someone to take it in stride like that. ”Don’t get too cocky, Freckles. We all fought some tough guys.”Takeo meant for the comment to be tongue-in-cheek, but his nonchalant tone didn’t help convey his intentions well. Yuki Onna began explaining the core concept behind Judo, going into Jiu Jitsu and Aikido as well. Throwing people from a standing position was more what he had envisioned, since he could follow up with his quirk. What she said about Jiu Jitsu being better for actual combat stuck with him though. He didn’t really want his own, frail body on top of someone else if he could help it, but if it was better for fighting… No, he couldn’t get caught up on semantics. Yuki Onna was well trained and knew what she was talking about, but Takeo knew he was smart. He knew himself better than she knew him as well- he just had to stick to his vision. ”I think I’d like to start with Judo for now, miss. Jiu Jitsu and Aikido would be nice too, if these classes go on for a while.”He nodded as she explained the mechanics of momentum and force applied physically. What really caught his attention, however, was how she intended to apply it to his quirk. Takeo shivered as the icy blast flapped his shirt, sending a chill down his spine. She’d moved so fast he hadn’t even had time to react. ”I…I’d never thought of that.” He spoke quietly. Now that she mentioned it, when his hand got close to reaching its range, he could feel a tug in his head. It wasn’t like it was rooted to his physical brain itself, but like his mind acted as a sort of ‘anchor’ for it. Maybe his consciousness was where the movements came from? Or perhaps something more scientific, like the electrical impulses in his brain? There was a lot of experimentation and research to be done, but already his teacher had opened his eyes to the possibilities. As expected from a professional hero. ”I think you might be my new favorite.” He blurted out, as though it were a completely normal and appropriate thing to say to a teacher. Takeo was not a fighter- at least not physically, so he mimicked a simple boxing stance that was common in movies and television. Fists raised, elbows bent, leaning slightly forward on his front leg. [attr="class","mizocredit"] [newclass=.mizocredit a]font:bold 6pt calibri;letter-spacing:1px;color:#b5d1f1;[/newclass] [newclass=.shinigami]width:540px;padding:35px; border:1px solid #e1e1e1; background: #e1f79d; /* Old breakowsers */ background: -moz-linear-gradient(-45deg, #343c52 0%, #6f667b 100%); /* FF3.6-15 */background: -webkit-linear-gradient(-45deg, #343c52 0%,#6f667b 100%); /* Chrome10-25,Safari5.1-6 */background: linear-gradient(120deg, #343c52 20%,#6f667b 80%)[/newclass] TL;DR - Smirks at Elijah's, appreciates someone taking his situation in stride and willing to joke about it - Fires back a friendly, joking comment- but his nonchalant tone may make it come across different (up to you) - Listens intently to Yuki Onna, asks to start with Judo, but that he'd like to learn Jiu Jitsu and Aikido too if their classes go on long enough - Is shocked by Yuki Onna's idea about controlling the momentum regarding his quirk. There's research and experimentation to be done, but she's opened his eyes - Casually blurts out that Yuki Onna's his new favorite - Takes up a stance like she asks, but he's no fighter so he just takes up a boxing-like stance he's seen on TV before |
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Sept 28, 2023 23:34:25 GMT
Post by Takeo Hoga on Sept 28, 2023 23:34:25 GMT
[attr="class","shinigami"] Holding on tight The ball stopped as Takeo pressed his foot down on it. He fidgeted with it a little, but otherwise kept it there as he spoke. ”It’s something the teachers are offering for people who were involved with the Elementals. Surprised you haven’t heard about it.”The ball traveled between his two feet as he started dribbling absentmindedly, not even cognizant of the fact he wasn’t exactly doing his part in passing it back. ”My roommate’s dad has an agency, but honestly I’ll go anywhere. I just want to get back out there, y’know?”His legs stopped moving, the ball awkwardly stopping against the side of his foot as he stood there in shock. No wonder she hadn’t heard about the extra class. ”I didn’t realize it was that bad. If I knew, I would’ve visited.”Would he have? Even he was surprised to hear himself say it. Before he could even pull himself together from hearing about her hospitalization, she casually brought up the fact that she’d been kidnapped. Eyes widened, he opened his mouth to speak, but no sound came out. What did you even say about something like that? ‘Oh damn, that sucks. Sorry to hear it.’ In his current state, May was easily able to steal the ball from him. The sudden action shook him out from his stupor. ”Kidnapped?! Do the teachers know? Your family?”He almost wanted to slap himself for the stupid questions. There was no way in hell she hadn’t already told them. Right? Right?As she continued, he noticed something odd in the way she described her quirk’s drawback. ”Used too much time? Do you mean you used it for too long?” He asked. The wording was strange, enough to catch his attention. He swiftly moved to try and catch the ball with his knee, only barely catching it in time. ”I’m sorry May, but you can’t just drop that you were kidnapped and expect me to talk about homework. You should be worried about yourself right now- I’m perfectly fine.”The seemingly passionate words were in stark contrast to his nonchalant tone, emotion only entering his voice during the initial reveal of her circumstances. He kicked the ball back towards her gently as she fiddled with the camera. [attr="class","mizocredit"] [newclass=.mizocredit a]font:bold 6pt calibri;letter-spacing:1px;color:#b5d1f1;[/newclass] [newclass=.shinigami]width:540px;padding:35px; border:1px solid #e1e1e1; background: #e1f79d; /* Old breakowsers */ background: -moz-linear-gradient(-45deg, #343c52 0%, #6f667b 100%); /* FF3.6-15 */background: -webkit-linear-gradient(-45deg, #343c52 0%,#6f667b 100%); /* Chrome10-25,Safari5.1-6 */background: linear-gradient(120deg, #343c52 20%,#6f667b 80%)[/newclass] |
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Sept 27, 2023 2:09:43 GMT
Post by Takeo Hoga on Sept 27, 2023 2:09:43 GMT
[attr="class","shinigami"] Holding on tight Go to the same school? So she was a student and not a rookie hero? ”Huh.”It was all he could muster. The height and her strange tattoo had made her seem a lot older, but it turned out they were classmates after all. Proof not to judge a book by its cover, if nothing else. ”May’s less work to say.” He answered with a shrug. By now she felt more like an ‘Archer’ in his mind, but he’d rather use her name. Just like how he’d prefer being called Takeo instead of ‘Handsy’. A curt nod at her response and he’d lead her back to the field. Takeo dribbled the ball lightly between his feet for a few seconds before gently passing it over to Arch- May. Simple, idle motions while they conversed. ”Got invited to some Martial Arts classes, been trying to learn some new skills in case something like that happens again.” He spoke freely, though his voice was almost monotone. ”Looking into internships.” He snuck in at the end. He’d only been at UAU for a few weeks- far too soon to start an internship for most students. That feeling in his heart hadn’t left though; that longing for action. For a challenge. Any excuse the fledgling hero could take to go out into the field and experience that again, he’d be happy to take. Besides, the heroes were treating the people caught up in the Elementals threat special- he was sure he could get permission to start an internship ahead of schedule. He just had to find the right office… ”What about you? I never saw you around in the hero course. Were there any complications with your injuries?”He didn’t dance around the question. May had suddenly gone unconscious in the middle of their battle, and was then dragged away by a masked villain. At the time it had seemed right- Ishtar had fought alongside them and helped save the Adachi ward, after all. The more he’d thought about it though, the more he’d worried something might’ve happened to her. ”You went down pretty hard when we were fighting the purple man. Figured it must’ve been some drawback to your quirk. Overexerting your body from overuse, or something along those lines.” [attr="class","mizocredit"] [newclass=.mizocredit a]font:bold 6pt calibri;letter-spacing:1px;color:#b5d1f1;[/newclass] [newclass=.shinigami]width:540px;padding:35px; border:1px solid #e1e1e1; background: #e1f79d; /* Old breakowsers */ background: -moz-linear-gradient(-45deg, #343c52 0%, #6f667b 100%); /* FF3.6-15 */background: -webkit-linear-gradient(-45deg, #343c52 0%,#6f667b 100%); /* Chrome10-25,Safari5.1-6 */background: linear-gradient(120deg, #343c52 20%,#6f667b 80%)[/newclass] |
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Sept 27, 2023 1:13:01 GMT
Post by Takeo Hoga on Sept 27, 2023 1:13:01 GMT
[attr="class","shinigami"] Holding on tight Challenge. That was what Takeo valued most. He’d learnt early on that there was no joy or merit in succeeding at things you were inherently good at. In that same respect, there was no triumph in struggling ceaselessly against things you never could improve at. Ever since that fateful encounter with a villain at the mall, Takeo had been chasing the high of the ‘flow state’- that inbetween where something pushed you to your limits, offered great difficulty- but could still be achieved. It seemed nonsense to most. Many people became heroes out of a desire to contribute to the world or do right by society. Others because they’d experienced tragic loss on some scale. Some cared more about the money and the fame- shallow, but tangible goals. Nobody seemed to really understand Takeo’s train of thought, and so he often didn’t express it. Things had been different during his encounter with the Enlightened, however. The comrades he’d fought beside got a glimpse of his true self- of what he looked like when he felt alive. Since then, he’d dealt with numerous legal forms, questions, and even special instruction from some of the teachers at UAU. He’d expected to have gotten in more trouble, but given the sheer scale of the Elementals and how suddenly they appeared, it seemed many of the students were being granted leniency. Hell, some were even being put on fast tracks due to how they handled the threat. Takeo was no exception. He’d been learning martial arts with Yuki Onna, though right now he wasn’t focused on training or his classwork. Instead, he was chasing that feeling once more- though this time on a much smaller scale. He bounced the soccer ball on his ankles, shins, and feet- trying to keep it up in the air like a hacky sack. He was trying to hit fifty bounces in a row, but he hadn’t gotten farther than a dozen or so before the ball would fall. Even with his surprising dexterity and skill with the ball, he was by no means a pro. Eventually, his eyes caught it- that familiar figure at the other end of the field, tying her hair. Takeo trapped the ball with his foot before popping it up into his arm. He’d return her awkward wave, moving over towards her. ”Archer, it’s you! You a teacher?” He asked. Truth be told, he was wondering how she’d been doing since their encounter with the purple man. Last he saw, she was knocked out cold and being carried away by the Queen of Villains. ”I didn’t think I’d see you again.”He paused for a moment, unsure how to proceed. Socializing wasn’t exactly the young hero-in-training’s specialty. Even so…he’d be remiss to say goodbye so soon after a chance meeting like this. ”Don’t think I ever got to introduce myself. My name’s Takeo.”
He offered. His eyes glanced down to the ball tucked under his arm and then back up at Archer. ”You wanna… kill some time with me?” [attr="class","mizocredit"] [newclass=.mizocredit a]font:bold 6pt calibri;letter-spacing:1px;color:#b5d1f1;[/newclass] [newclass=.shinigami]width:540px;padding:35px; border:1px solid #e1e1e1; background: #e1f79d; /* Old breakowsers */ background: -moz-linear-gradient(-45deg, #343c52 0%, #6f667b 100%); /* FF3.6-15 */background: -webkit-linear-gradient(-45deg, #343c52 0%,#6f667b 100%); /* Chrome10-25,Safari5.1-6 */background: linear-gradient(120deg, #343c52 20%,#6f667b 80%)[/newclass] |
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Sept 25, 2023 23:26:15 GMT
Post by Takeo Hoga on Sept 25, 2023 23:26:15 GMT
[googlefont=Quicksand] [attr="class","likedo"] [attr="class","likedotitle"] [attr="class","likedotitle2"]EVENT REWARD SUBMISSION FORM - ELEMENTALS PHARAOH LEAP. [newclass=.likedo]background-color:#f0f0f0;padding:25px;width:400px;color:#888888;line-height:10px;[/newclass] [newclass=.likedotitle]background-color:#ffffff;border:solid 9px #444444;padding:1px;[/newclass] [newclass=.likedotitle2]background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;font:bold 10px Calibri;line-height:35px;text-align:center;letter-spacing:2px;[/newclass] [newclass=.likedoinfo]margin-top:-10px;border:solid 1px #e5e5e5;background-color:#f9f9f9;padding:24px;font:10px verdana;text-align:justify;line-height:12px;[/newclass] [newclass=.likedosub]background-color:#444444;font:bold 8px Calibri;text-align:left;padding:10px;color:#ffffff;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;[/newclass] |
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Sept 24, 2023 19:28:20 GMT
Post by Takeo Hoga on Sept 24, 2023 19:28:20 GMT
[attr="class","shinigami"] Holding on tight Takeo nodded as Battery Boy answered his orders, using the full potential of his quirk to swell up to a massive size. The enormous figure loomed over the purple man’s body as they moved it, quelling any stray sparks or threats of explosion until they had it safely inside the tunnel. Shorty and Ishtar worked together to clog the entrances, the latter forming an enormous, stopper-like structure while the former added support through her planks. And then the vision hit. For a moment, Takeo wasn’t able to decipher reality from fiction, eyes widening as he let out a blood curdling scream. Soon enough, however, reality returned to the forefront. They had done it- they’d stopped the explosion and saved hundreds, maybe even thousands of people. Takeo knew that no small amount of death had occurred from the initial explosion. He knew his comrades were hurt and needed medical attention. He knew that monster had escaped in some fashion, a terrifying villain that may rear his head up at any time. Despite all of that, in this moment, he felt a joy like no other. He’d experienced years of quietly and easily coasting through life, no achievement of his having any meaning beyond his inherent abilities. For almost two decades, life had been binary- he was good at something, or he wasn’t. Something was easy or impossible. Here and now, however, he had pushed everything he’d been given, everything he’d trained for, and plunged headfirst towards death. And he’d won. They’d won. That immense sense of gratitude, of pride, swelled in his heart- and he couldn’t help but let out a joyous fit of laughter. ”Let’s…fucking…GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!” he veritably screamed, a big, toothy grin on his face. After a couple minutes of sheer joy, his demeanor started to melt away as he came back to his senses. As he already knew, there was still a lot to do. Hurt comrades, injured civilians, reporting what occurred to the proper authorities, and facing the consequences of his actions back at UAU. Now that Shorty was more or less awake, he gently propped her up against the wall of a nearby shop before sitting down next to her. ”You were great out there.” He said, locking eyes with her before turning to everyone present. ”All of you were. We only survived because we all worked together.”His eyes turned to Ishtar next. She had indeed been every bit as powerful as the rumors and the news outlets said. Even still, she’d fought by their side and worked with him to help people. Even if she had her own agenda, that fact still stood. ”You and Battery Boy should probably get out of here before the heroes show up. If you don’t want us to say anything, then we didn’t see either of you as far as I’m concerned” he offered, putting his hand up in an ‘OK’ gesture. [attr="class","mizocredit"] [newclass=.mizocredit a]font:bold 6pt calibri;letter-spacing:1px;color:#b5d1f1;[/newclass] [newclass=.shinigami]width:540px;padding:35px; border:1px solid #e1e1e1; background: #e1f79d; /* Old breakowsers */ background: -moz-linear-gradient(-45deg, #343c52 0%, #6f667b 100%); /* FF3.6-15 */background: -webkit-linear-gradient(-45deg, #343c52 0%,#6f667b 100%); /* Chrome10-25,Safari5.1-6 */background: linear-gradient(120deg, #343c52 20%,#6f667b 80%)[/newclass] TL;DR - Nods at Battery Boy, happy that him and Ishtar are going along with the plan - Has a brief moment of horror thinking that the vision is real, let's out a bloodcurdling scream - As soon as it's over, gets overwhelmed with joy and starts laughing - Quickly pulls himself together, knowing that his reaction is a bit calloused considering the loss of life - Thanks everyone and says they only pulled through because they worked together - Respects Ishtar, says she and Yukine should probably run before the heroes arrives. Offers not to say anything about their presence if they'd prefer it |
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Sept 22, 2023 1:17:47 GMT
Post by Takeo Hoga on Sept 22, 2023 1:17:47 GMT
[attr="class","shinigami"] Holding on tight A direct hit!Even though the purple man had managed to erect some kind of dome, it seemed their team attack paid dividends. They had him on the ropes now- all that’s left was to keep the pressure up and- ”What?” was all Takeo had time to sputter out before the light left the villain’s eyes. A current shot out from his head, leaving them with a lifeless husk that was rapidly generating more power. Was he going to blow away the whole goddamn ward?! Even after Shorty and Archer’s sacrifices, this asshole was going to send it all sky high? Every brain cell inside Takeo’s skull fired off, his mind racing as he tried to think of a way to stop this. This is what he’d been after, wasn’t it? A real challenge that exhilarated him- that made his accomplishments have meaning? It wasn’t so fun and simple when there were thousands of lives at stake. As his heart beat faster and faster, he finally noticed the menacing specter standing just out of sight. White arcs of electricity whirred around it…was this from that robot thing before? Was his quirk to manipulate electricity or electronics, then? It finally clicked into place. Between the new arrival and the results of a previous attack, the pieces fit together like a jigsaw puzzle in his mind. It was risky, but if they pulled it off, they could save everyone. ”Battery Boy! Can you keep that guy’s electricity under control?” He called out. As he gave orders, he jogged over to Shorty and tried to pick her up. Unfortunately, his scrawny arms just weren’t up to snuff. ”Too heavy.” He grunted under his breath. Instead, Takeo opted to loop his arms under hers, dragging her away from the fight as best he could. ”If you can make sure he doesn’t go off early, I can use my quirk to move the body down into the tunnel I dug earlier. Ishtar, once he’s down there, cover the entrances with those constructs of yours! Grab Archer, too!”If they could pull this off without making him explode early, they might be able to stop it. Under the concrete, the electricity would all dissipate into the ground, preventing any further damage. In theory, anyway. One could never be too sure when it came to quirks- but it was the best chance they had. Well, the best chance of saving everyone. Takeo would be royally screwed if Battery Boy or Ishtar decided they valued their own lives more and ran away. All three of them would have to work together for this to have any chance of success. [attr="class","mizocredit"] [newclass=.mizocredit a]font:bold 6pt calibri;letter-spacing:1px;color:#b5d1f1;[/newclass] [newclass=.shinigami]width:540px;padding:35px; border:1px solid #e1e1e1; background: #e1f79d; /* Old breakowsers */ background: -moz-linear-gradient(-45deg, #343c52 0%, #6f667b 100%); /* FF3.6-15 */background: -webkit-linear-gradient(-45deg, #343c52 0%,#6f667b 100%); /* Chrome10-25,Safari5.1-6 */background: linear-gradient(120deg, #343c52 20%,#6f667b 80%)[/newclass] TL;DR - Thinks they're about to finish purple man off when the electricity suddenly shoots out of his head and he starts building up power. - Panics for a moment, thinking that Bun and May's sacrifices would be for nothing. - Sees Yukine just out of sight, realizes that if he's right about Yukine's power that they might be able to save everyone. - Tells Yukine to try and hold back the electricity buildup so it doesn't explode while Takeo uses his quirk to move the villain's body down into the tunnel his hand dug earlier. If this works, he will demanifest his hand once the villain is inside the tunnel. Tells Ishtar to make constructs to cover up the tunnel entrances. - Asks Ishtar to also help get May away from danger while he tries to help Bun. Too scrawny to actually lift Bun, so he starts dragging her backwards with considerable effort. - Notes that if everything works out, all the electricity should hit ground and dissipate- though reminds himself that he can never be a hundred percent sure how things work when it comes to quirks. |
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ALIAS
Stranglehold
OCCUPATION
N/A
EVENT TOKENS
0
QUIRK
GRIP
Archived
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Sept 19, 2023 0:44:48 GMT
Post by Takeo Hoga on Sept 19, 2023 0:44:48 GMT
[attr="class","shinigami"] Holding on tight Shit.Takeo’s eyes widened as he watched the purple man swap places with the small little robot at the last moment, leading to Ishtar utterly pulverizing the poor guy. A moment made so much darker by her reaction to him joining the fight- clearly the two knew each other and she’d been fond of him. Did…did he just die?He could feel himself starting to spiral as the weight of it hit him. It wasn’t like he knew that robot thing, or if it was even really a person. Still…it was fighting alongside them. Trying its best. Talking playfully with that infamous villain. What if the purple man teleported him in front of Ishtar’s next attack? He could feel his heart rate elevate, sweat coalescing on his brow. No no no, he couldn’t let himself get anxious now. Hesitation was defeat- and here, defeat could mean death. Using every ounce of courage and control available to him, he stuck to his breathing exercises and focused on the here and now. It was a robot, not a person. He was sure it was fine- he just had to focus on the fight and make sure nobody else got hurt. Now that he was calm enough to think again, he started going over what had happened. Even though his attack had landed, it didn’t seem to do any damage to the purple man. In fact, it unintentionally got in the way of Shorty and Ishtar’s attacks as well. The only person that seemed to make any headway against him was the archer once again. Was there something special about her quirk that was able to overcome his powers? Or was she simply the most experienced combatant? Regardless, they were disorganized. Their opponent was no joke- they’d need to work together if they had any hope of taking him down. His eyes swept the scene, revealing discord and chaos everywhere he looked. Somebody had to step up. It might as well be him. ”Shorty, make us another net. As thick of ropes as you can!” he called out to the bridge-making girl. ”Ishtar, Archer! Once I’ve got this guy locked down, I need you to unleash your attacks simultaneously. We’ll take him down in one big sweep!”By now Shorty had finished making what he asked her to, even going so far as to create stairs for Archer and Ishtar so they could get a better vantage point. He’d lock eyes with Shorty and nod before having his GRIP take hold of the net and rush towards the villain as quickly as it could. If his maneuver was successful, he’d pull the net over the purple man before holding the ends tightly in his GRIP, trapping him inside so the others could unleash their attacks. [attr="class","mizocredit"] [newclass=.mizocredit a]font:bold 6pt calibri;letter-spacing:1px;color:#b5d1f1;[/newclass] [newclass=.shinigami]width:540px;padding:35px; border:1px solid #e1e1e1; background: #e1f79d; /* Old breakowsers */ background: -moz-linear-gradient(-45deg, #343c52 0%, #6f667b 100%); /* FF3.6-15 */background: -webkit-linear-gradient(-45deg, #343c52 0%,#6f667b 100%); /* Chrome10-25,Safari5.1-6 */background: linear-gradient(120deg, #343c52 20%,#6f667b 80%)[/newclass] TL;DR - Momentarily horrified by Yukine seemingly being pulverized. Starts to panic at losing a comrade, as well as the idea of him potentially being the next person teleported in front of an Ishtar attack. - Using every ounce of control and courage to rationalize that Yukine was just a robot. Focuses on the battle now and making sure nobody else gets hurt. - Realizes that they are getting in each other's way and need to cooperate. - Takes the lead and gives orders. Tells Bun to make as sturdy a net as she can, and for Sonya and May to attack at the same time once he locks the villain down - Has his GRIP grab the net and rush over to the villain, attempting to drag it over him before grabbing the loose ends and holding them tightly together. Basically attempting to trap him in the net and hold it closed with his quirk |
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ALIAS
Stranglehold
OCCUPATION
N/A
EVENT TOKENS
0
QUIRK
GRIP
Archived
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Sept 15, 2023 23:47:20 GMT
Post by Takeo Hoga on Sept 15, 2023 23:47:20 GMT
[attr="class","shinigami"] Holding on tight Yuki Onna and the other instructor both seemed interested in why he wanted to pursue Judo. The shorter of the two mentioned that they were aware of his quirk and willing to work around it, but it would still be better to just rip the band-aid off and explain his circumstances. ”My brain is different from a normal person’s. I have muscle-like fibers inside of it that I can use to manually control my neurons and synapses, which allows me to manifest a psionic hand. The downside is, it hogs all of my body’s resources. No matter how much protein I eat or how much I work out, I can’t build any muscle.”In truth there was a theoretical limit where some of his body’s nutrients would go towards his muscles, but according to the doctor, it was such a large amount of protein that it would both be highly difficult to consume and too much for his kidneys to process, which meant it wasn’t really feasible. To emphasize his point, he’d roll up one of his long sleeves, revealing a pale, bone-thin arm. His body looked emaciated- to the point where it concerned people or caused trouble if he dressed normally, hence why he typically opted to cover himself up. Once everyone had gotten a chance to look, he’d pull his sleeve back down and continue. ”I just heard on TV that Judo uses an opponent’s momentum rather than your own strength. If there are other martial arts that follow that same principle, I’m open to learning them.”Mercifully, the unwanted spotlight was ripped away from him by the other student’s question. It seemed they were each getting paired up with a teacher. Presumably there would be some leeway given since the goal was to teach them martial arts, but the thought of practicing with a pro hero did lend a certain weight to the exercise. Typical Hero course classes usually pit the students against each other, or had several students teaming up against one instructor. Were they being taken more seriously because of their encounters with the Elementals? He’d eye the other two students to gauge their reactions. They’d both been involved with the Elementals too, but neither of them had fought the purple man. A part of Takeo wondered how the villain he dealt with stacked against the ones they’d taken on. Takeo shook the thought from his head. People had died during the chaos- there were more important things to focus on. Once everyone’s questions had been sorted out, he walked up to Yuki Onna. It was strange- he had nearly half a foot on her, but the sheer aura pouring off her was enough for him to realize she was no joke. From the way she spoke and held herself to her stance, it was clear this was a trained professional. Someone who’d probably taken down many villains. Maybe even killed people. He stood there quietly, awaiting his instructions. He was fine with keeping an open mind- but he was curious if that meant she thought there was a better fit for him. Something he’d find out soon enough. [attr="class","mizocredit"] [newclass=.mizocredit a]font:bold 6pt calibri;letter-spacing:1px;color:#b5d1f1;[/newclass] [newclass=.shinigami]width:540px;padding:35px; border:1px solid #e1e1e1; background: #e1f79d; /* Old breakowsers */ background: -moz-linear-gradient(-45deg, #343c52 0%, #6f667b 100%); /* FF3.6-15 */background: -webkit-linear-gradient(-45deg, #343c52 0%,#6f667b 100%); /* Chrome10-25,Safari5.1-6 */background: linear-gradient(120deg, #343c52 20%,#6f667b 80%)[/newclass] TL;DR - Takeo explains that his brain hogs his body's nutrients so he can't build muscle well. He asked about Judo because he heard on TV that it relies on an opponent's momentum rather than someone's own strength. Shows off his bone-thin arm. - Feels grateful for Eli's question taking the spotlight off of him. - Thinks about how typically Hero courses pit students against each other, or several students against an instructor. Wonders if maybe they're being taken more seriously because of their experiences. - Eyes Noa and Eli, wondering about what their experiences with the Elementals were like. - Walks over to Yuki Onna and gets the feeling that she's clearly on another level. Awaits further instructions from her. |
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ALIAS
Stranglehold
OCCUPATION
N/A
EVENT TOKENS
0
QUIRK
GRIP
Archived
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Sept 14, 2023 1:22:42 GMT
Post by Takeo Hoga on Sept 14, 2023 1:22:42 GMT
[attr="class","shinigami"] Holding on tight A shiver ran down Takeo’s spine when the older woman stepped onto the scene, introducing herself as the Queen of Villains. Wasn’t that Ishtar- that infamous villain who was supposed to have an incredibly deadly quirk? For a terrifying moment he thought the two might’ve been in league- which would’ve turned this encounter from a harrowing endeavor to a downright slaughter. Thankfully however, it seemed she was on their side. For now, at least. Before he had time to register the other strange arrival and their electricity-based attack, Takeo felt his psionic hand disappear as soon as it grabbed the figure. This guy could even get rid of GRIP? Thankfully, whatever he’d done hadn’t damaged it. Any severe enough damage the hand sustained was reflected onto his own body. That meant he must’ve dispelled his power somehow rather than annihilated it. Interesting… Speaking of, the villain’s hands kept glowing different colors- each seeming to represent a different power. Did this guy have multiple quirks? That shouldn’t be possible…there had to be something they all had in common. He didn’t have much time to think about it before one of those yellow cubes came at him. Caught off guard, he wasn’t able to manifest his hand quickly enough to pull himself out of the way. Thankfully, Shorty had tossed a plank towards him. Though Takeo lacked muscle mass, he was surprisingly dextrous, and well trained when it came to acrobatics. Maneuvering his weight, he spun himself around the plank like a trapeze artist until he stood on top of it. While he did so, part of his pants had gotten stuck inside the yellow cube when it went off. Instantly, a chunk of his pant leg was atomized- revealing the bone-thin leg underneath. Sweat poured down Takeo’s brow, his heart hammering as he realized he’d only been an inch or two from losing a limb. He could feel that panic starting to take over, preventing him from focusing like he needed to. Breathe. He told himself, gathering his bearings. Once he was put together enough, he snapped back into focus. Manipulating his synapses, he manifested another psionic hand. It immediately put its fingers down towards the ground, stretching them out and rotating rapidly like a drill. A second or two later, it *smashed* into the concrete below, tunneling underneath them. The villain shouldn’t be able to track where it was going now- or at least, Takeo hoped he couldn’t. If he could get his attack in range before the purple man noticed it, he might be able to get a hit off like May had. Shorty was trying to get some sort of motive out of the villain. He could respect the valiant attempt at justice and the humanity of it…if the dude hadn’t blown up several blocks. At this point, Takeo didn’t care if he was being mind controlled or blackmailed. He had to be stopped first, and questions could be asked later. ”Try and dodge this, bastard.”A few seconds later, the hand would emerge, still spinning, and try to strike at the villain from directly underneath him. [attr="class","mizocredit"] [newclass=.mizocredit a]font:bold 6pt calibri;letter-spacing:1px;color:#b5d1f1;[/newclass] [newclass=.shinigami]width:540px;padding:35px; border:1px solid #e1e1e1; background: #e1f79d; /* Old breakowsers */ background: -moz-linear-gradient(-45deg, #343c52 0%, #6f667b 100%); /* FF3.6-15 */background: -webkit-linear-gradient(-45deg, #343c52 0%,#6f667b 100%); /* Chrome10-25,Safari5.1-6 */background: linear-gradient(120deg, #343c52 20%,#6f667b 80%)[/newclass] TL;DR - Takeo freaks out at seeing Ishtar, though is grateful to realize she's on their side - Barely starts to notice Yukine before he gets distracted seeing his GRIP disappear - Manages to dodge the yellow cube with the help of Bun's plank- though part of his pant leg gets snagged inside and destroyed, revealing his bone-thin leg - Starts to panic before reeling himself back in - Manifests another GRIP, this time has it point down towards the ground and rotate rapidly like a drill, tunneling underneath the concrete - Doesn't have as much mercy in his heart as Bun; feels the villain needs to be stopped first - Taunts the villain as the hand comes shooting out of the ground underneath the villain |
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