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Post by Taro Yamada on Jan 7, 2024 7:52:30 GMT
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Post by Taro Yamada on Jan 7, 2024 7:42:52 GMT
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[div][attr="class","taro-name"]TARO YAMADA[/div][/div]
[div][attr="class","taro-overview"][div][attr="class","taro-overview-section"][b]► Alias:[/b] Player One
[b]► Age:[/b] 22
[b]► Gender:[/b] Male[/div][div][attr="class","taro-overview-section"][b]► Affiliation:[/b] Villain
[b]► Occupation:[/b] Grunt for Hire[/div][/div]
[div][attr="class","taro-title"]PERSONALITY[/div]
[div][attr="class","taro-overview"][div][attr="class","taro-overview-section"][b]Positive Traits:[/b]
[b]>[/b] Curious
[b]>[/b] Chill
[b]>[/b] Analytical
[b]>[/b] Patient
[b]Likes:[/b]
[b]>[/b] People
[b]>[/b] Arcades
[b]>[/b] Rooftops
[b]>[/b] Puzzles[/div][div][attr="class","taro-overview-section"][b]Negative Traits:[/b]
[b]>[/b] Lacks ambition
[b]>[/b] Naive
[b]>[/b] Tactless
[b]>[/b] Lazy
[b]Dislikes:[/b]
[b]>[/b] Metal detectors
[b]>[/b] Thunderstorms
[b]>[/b] Haircuts
[b]>[/b] Glitches[/div][/div]
What would a person be like if they realized they’re not real? That they’re capable of living forever so long as they don’t get physically hurt? Well, Taro’s indifference is one reaction to it.
Despite his flashy appearance, he carries himself in a lackadaisical manner. He moves as if he’s in no rush to reach his destination, and that’s because he rarely is. Time is meaningless to someone who doesn’t need to sleep. Other than improving his quirk to expand his playing field, there’s not much else for him in terms of goals. Ambition is something he lacks severely, he has to be convinced to do anything beyond lazing around. That being said though, it’s easy to persuade him to be involved in something.
The man is naive to the outside world, his view of it only coming from TV and internet up until he was able to leave his apartment. He’s never had contact with people beyond his roommates and their guests so anyone he comes across is met with an easy grin and compliance to their every whim. He’s not a total lost cause however.
Taro loves to learn. No, really, he soaks up knowledge like a sponge and his memory is surprisingly impressive. Years of being trapped has made him inquisitive of the world and people around him, which can lead to some uncomfortable questions due to his lack of tact. He’s like a child with how mesmerized he is with everything around him.
Overall he just goes with the flow. Without any need for sustenance, he’s not tied down to the motions of a capitalist society, so he’s free to do whatever he pleases as far as he’s concerned.
[div][attr="class","taro-title"]APPEARANCE[/div]
[div][attr="class","taro-overview"][div style="width:40%;"][img style="max-width:100%;" src="https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/330239397410635776/1046946914437955604/CM_sp_solly_thanks.png" alt=" "][/div][div style="width:60%;padding-left:1rem;"][b]► Height:[/b] 188 cm. / 6'2"
[b]► Weight:[/b] 71 kg. / 156 lbs.
[b]► Eye Color:[/b] Auburn
[b]► Hair Color:[/b] Navy
[b]► Skin Color:[/b] Pale
[b]► Face Claim Name:[/b] Taro Yamada
[b]► Face Claim Series:[/b] OC
[b]► Credits:[/b] [a href="https://toyhou.se/15699067.taro-yamada/gallery"]Various Artists[/a]
[a href="https://f2.toyhou.se/file/f2-toyhou-se/images/57102918_JE8Msf4YQkXnzdb.png"]Full body ref[/a]
[a href="https://f2.toyhou.se/file/f2-toyhou-se/images/57102940_gbDC0SYajGw2Cal.png"]Tattoo ref[/a][/div][/div]
With a tall athletic build, pointed ears and crystals protruding out of parts of his body, Taro looks like he was pulled right out of a videogame. His jagged horn and tail makes him easy to pick out in a crowd but they’re also just short enough to hide with a good enough disguise. Something to note though is he can’t remove his current outfit due to the nature of his quirk, which consist of a distinct jacket and leather pants among other things. He can layer a coat on top or wear a hat, but his base clothes must remain no matter what. Also distinct is his tattoo of a snake and skull, which covers the entirety of his left arm.
Taro’s appearance in general cannot change at this stage. His hair will always be navy, his eyes always auburn, and no amount of time under the sun will give him a tan. Not even the elements can alter it; neither snow nor rain will stick to him. He has no sense of hygiene but it’s only because he doesn’t need it at all, as he’s incapable of accumulating grime. Who brushes their teeth in a game anyway?
[div][attr="class","taro-title"]HISTORY[/div]
If Taro were to be asked what his childhood was like, he would mention that life in general started when he woke up at the age of seven in an apartment, to people he’d never met in his life. This was only half-true, but given the nature of his quirk, it was believable enough.
The whole truth would involve him being born in an apartment complex due to a mother’s debilitating fear of hospitals, them moving out of the country for a new life and Taro’s quirk manifesting on the plane ride there, causing him to blink out of existence as the rules of his mutation were thrust upon him. He lost his life, and as a result he respawned back in his old home, with a new name as his original one had been forgotten. But you know, no one really likes hearing one talk about their death and permanently losing connection with their family.
For a time he was stuck in the apartment, its new residents begrudgingly letting him stay as he literally couldn’t leave. He was good at staying out of their way due to his lack of need for food or water, but over the years they’d come together anyway by proximity, with his roommates turned guardians teaching him basic skills as he couldn’t learn in school. Said guardians would work to pay rent, while he stayed in to take care of chores. It was a mutually beneficial relationship.
The knowledge that he was trapped within the walls of the unit was still on his mind though. It was likely he was never going to get out. That is, until he accidentally dropped a glass one day and heard a ping in his head after it shattered to a million pieces.
It was at that moment when he finally understood the game he’d been forced to play.
With the other residents away, Taro decimated the apartment. Broken chairs, bashed desks, torn paper. Whatever was breakable, he destroyed. Even items that were thought to be durable didn’t last when he truly put his mind to it. The only things that were kept intact were the permanent fixtures like the windows and door. Features that belonged to the landlord rather than the inhabitants who rented the place.
Eventually he stopped to test the one reason he went through the all the hassle. One step outside the door was all he needed to know he was free. He packed everything he could in a bag and fled, with no destination other than [i]away[/i]. Taro was eventually met with another barrier outlining the city borders but it was fine. He had the whole city to explore now, and he knew how to extend his reach. He simply needed to level up his quirk again.
And as far as he knew, destruction gave the most experience.
[div][attr="class","taro-title"]ITEMS[/div]
[b]Spray paint cans[/b] - Graffiti has become a sort of hobby when he discovered it counted towards his game. Vandalism in the form of art, how nice.
[b]Katana[/b] - A basic weapon for his various misdeeds.
[div][attr="class","taro-title"]QUIRK[/div]
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[div][attr="class","taro-ability-title"][b]AVATAR[/b][/div][i]Mutation / C-[/i]
Taro is, in a sense, not real. A being of hard light instead of flesh and blood, he is a playable character in his own game of life. Taro has the following traits of a video game character:
[ul type="disc"][li]He no longer ages, and can't eat, drink or sleep. Sustenance matters not in his game.[/li][li]He can't die. Well, he can, but whenever he does he respawns in his birthplace: an apartment in Tokyo.[/li][li]He has a health bar of 100. Any damage he receives knocks down this bar instead of give him injuries. This number is dictated at the time of the hit, which is larger the harder and more direct it is.[/li][li]He incurs the same amount of damage no matter where he’s hit. There’s no bonus points for headshots when it comes to him. In the same vein, punching his arm will be like punching his face.[/li][/ul]
[div][attr="class","taro-ability-title"]DRAWBACKS[/div]
You'd think you'd be perfect if you're always in peak condition without ever getting tired. You'd be wrong.
[ul type="disc"][li]Despite being digital, he's still a solid being and can be pushed down and knocked back as such.[/li][li]His mutation has an adverse reaction to magnetism and pure electricity. His body turns to static in the presence of either, and his balance and senses become compromised until he gets away from the source.[/li][li]He also glitches out when he receives damage, which gets more severe the harder the hit is.[/li][li]He can't leave his play area, which currently only encompasses Tokyo.[/li][li]He's severely weakened without his quirk. When removed he reverts to his average self; D- strength, D- speed and a sickly constitution as he couldn't physically train his body while under the influence of his mutation.[/li][/ul]
[div][attr="class","taro-title"]ATTRIBUTES[/div]
[div align="center"][b]► Limit Breakers:[/b] 3 Available | 0/45 Used[/div]
[div][attr="class","taro-overview"][div][attr="class","taro-overview-section"][b]► Durability:[/b] D-
[b]► Strength:[/b] B-
[b]► Speed:[/b] B-[/div][div][attr="class","taro-overview-section"][b]► Dexterity:[/b] C
[b]► Awareness:[/b] C-
[b]► Vitality:[/b] D-[/div][/div]
[div][attr="class","taro-title"]SKILLS[/div]
[div][attr="class","taro-ability"][div][attr="class","taro-ability-title"][span][attr="class","taro-ability-icon"][b]⚔[/b][/span] STREET FIGHTER[/div][i]C[/i]
Taro knows how to fight. With his involvement in his fair share of scraps, he can hold his own well enough. There's a sense of ruthlessness in his fighting style that catches others by surprise, and may not bode well for what he's capable of in the future.[/div]
[div][attr="class","taro-title"]EQUIPMENT[/div]
[div][attr="class","taro-ability"][div][attr="class","taro-ability-title"][font color="42F0FC"][i][attr="class","fa fa-long-arrow-up"][/i][/font] ROCKET JUMPERS[/div][i]Manufactured by @bakiriretsu - C+[/i]
Created by [i]the[/i] bomb specialist, the rocket jumpers are a pair of propulsion boots large enough to be worn over Taro's regular boots. They allow him to jump higher and launch explosive kicks depending on what or who is on the other end of the rockets.
To ensure they don't get stolen and used against him, they're purposely made to injure the wearer, something only Taro can resist unharmed due to his Quirk. They still drain his HP though; too much use and he could very well lose another life from it.[/div]
Played by [b]Sol[/b]
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Post by Taro Yamada on Dec 31, 2023 22:18:18 GMT
[googlefont=Quicksand] [attr="class","likedo"] [attr="class","likedotitle"] [attr="class","likedotitle2"]MISSION APPLICATION - Night Raid - Group 2 [attr="class","likedoinfo"] CHARACTERS INVOLVED: Rui Matsui Chernobog Ravindra Oye Taro YamadaMISSION TYPE: Threatening MISSION URL: ThreadMISSION DESCRIPTION: Several individuals took part in a warehouse raid to grab what they can and book it. Little did they know that it was all a trap.OTHER: Lilian has only one post unfortunately so I don't think he'd be eligible for reward :c otherwise though happy new year! 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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Post by Taro Yamada on Dec 15, 2023 4:27:25 GMT
 GAME ON! HP: ▱▱▱▱▱▱▱▱▱▱ 0/100 There Taro was. Stuck to a corrosive bubble. His body a glitchy mess as his life ticked ever closer to 0.
You might be wondering how he got into his situation.
There wasn't much to it really. He flew towards his target - not of his own volition but he made the most of it. His sword was drawn, ready to cut the hero in half as soon as he arrived at his destination. Before he could get there though, the guy's slug buddy (or was it a snake? probably was one, Mummy knew what she was talking about) spat some kind of stuff that covered Carrion in a barrier. That Taro collided with and sunk in. Which was probably not good.
He did however turn to the girl who was in the same fate as him, his curiosity piqued as he tried to look at her through his blurry vision. "Yo, you can't die? That's sick, me neither." It's always good to have a fellow immortal buddy. Gotta have some who stuck around while others died to various causes. RIP that one dude who was doused in acid.
But oop, there she went as she was peeled away from the bubble, and it was followed shortly by a blast and the sound of crumbling rock. Combined with the footsteps of several more bodies running around, it reminded him that he should stop letting himself rot away.
With the mysterious force having disappeared, Taro moved his arms to push himself off the shield. Except he couldn't move. The poison had set in, locking him in place. Unfortunately though, he was still stuck on the bubble when that happened so the poison there sapped the rest of his life. He faded into nothing.
Oh well. Better luck next time. |
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Post by Taro Yamada on Dec 13, 2023 5:51:53 GMT
GAME ON! HP: ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ 100/100 Taro waited for the dust to settle before he peered through the hole he made, looking between it and the hammer that was very much out of commission now. If Retsu's words wouldn't confirm it, the crumbling head of the weapon would. "Damn. One use only." Like bombs were, all things considered, but adding a handle to it proved pointless if that was all it did. "That's a shame. I liked the look of this one." He tossed the handle behind him before letting himself in.
It wasn't until he realized the room was empty that the woman's words set in. "Oh, not immediately on the other side." Which was fair. Safes were supposed to be extra secure to keep the contents safe. "Gotcha."
He thanked his fellow lackey as he was given a new hammer, though the man ran back to Retsu's side as soon as he was done. It prompted a pout from the digital being before he nodded at the bomb maker. "I think we're doing good so far on time. No alarm even with that hole I made." A hum escaped him. "That's probably weird though." If this safe had good stuff in it, surely they'd be found out immediately with the entrance he made?
Oh well. That's a problem for future them.
Taro kicked down a door that would open the group to the hall. As he entered it, he turned so he was facing his boss as he walked backwards, testing the weight of his new toy all the while. "So what got you into explosives anyway? It's a cool hobby." |
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Post by Taro Yamada on Dec 7, 2023 5:09:29 GMT
GAME ON! HP: ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▱ 90/100 Taro was silent for a moment, taken aback by the answer. The shock was evident in his mind-voice. You can't fly even if the person you're controlling had wings? He'd shake his head if he could. Wack. Would they slow you down instead since they're in the way? Do you stay away from winged people because of that? He wondered briefly if the person was aware that he had a tail.
That's a question for later though, because the police were getting close. Taro followed the tilt of his own head; the sounds his ears were picking up. Thank you for not wanting to kill me. I like the challenge of staying alive, I only die on purpose to fast travel.
It was still weird, being unable to turn his head. He could only watch as the streets flooded with blue and red as he continued, taking in the pause in the stranger - he supposed it was his own - voice. You sound like you don't want to leave. It's okay, we can stay together. I'm wearing rocket boots that you might be able to use since they're not the same as wings. Or you could let me take over and stick around for the ride. Unless you gotta leave for me to have my body back.
A police man eventually entered the alley, followed by two others. He raised a pistol at the villain. "You there, you're under arrest! Put your hands up!"
Taro only hummed. Better think quick. |
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Post by Taro Yamada on Dec 2, 2023 20:28:40 GMT
GAME ON! HP: ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▱▱ 80/100 "Haha, strike." That was the term right? For that one game with the ball and the weird things that had to be knocked down by throwing that ball in a line. Whatever the case may be, Taro had done just that, downing a bunch of authorities with one larger-than-a-ball projectile. Sweet.
Oop, wait. That guy was still standing. And he didn't seem all too happy what with that hammer aimed directly at him. Not a strike after all. But he could take care of a spare.
Taro jumped back just before the hammer crashed down on him and its edge grazed him instead, prompting a shimmer on his form before it stitched itself back together. Once he was whole he would unsheathe his blade and jump back in-
Only to be lifted from the ground and away from the aggressor. His brows rose as the man shrunk in his view.
Well. This was new.
He was going pretty fast, so he didn't have much time to make a decision. He could however see the other bits and bobs were going straight for Carrion and his slug. Which meant he was heading there too.
New target it was then.
With his katana primed and ready, Taro twisted in his weightlessness to face the hero, the blade aimed to slash at the man once this mysterious force brought him there. OOC: Haha strike 🙌 he could only celebrate this for a moment before narrowly dodging a hammer strike and be lifted by Ravindra's Quirk. Carrion about to get an impromptu taste of the blade maybe!Rui Matsui Chernobog Ravindra Oye Lilian |
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Post by Taro Yamada on Nov 28, 2023 18:14:37 GMT
[googlefont=Quicksand] [attr="class","likedo"] [attr="class","likedotitle"] [attr="class","likedotitle2"]EVENT REWARD SUBMISSION FORM - Operation Babel [attr="class","likedoinfo"] CHARACTERS INVOLVED: Eiji Harada Taro YamadaLINK TO EVENT OVERVIEW: BabelEVENT THREAD URL: ThreadTOKEN CONVERSION?: EXP for Eiji, tokens for Taro OTHER: Hope you're having a wonderful day! 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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Post by Taro Yamada on Nov 28, 2023 5:38:35 GMT
GAME ON! HP: ▰▱▱▱▱▱▱▱▱▱ 10/100 With the pause employed temporarily, Taro's mind wandered as he looked around them, no longer focused on the task at hand. Trash cans were set ablaze. Doors were broken in. Several stalls collapsed. He nodded at the spots he could tell was his own handiwork. He'd done his job well.
It was when he heard Guts' comment that he turned to him with a blink, tilting his head in confusion. "Hell?" That was a first. So many would praise the convenience of his condition. Doing whatever you wanted without the setback of getting tired or caring about food and water was a dream come true. The digital being looked up, eyes squinted in thought. "Can't miss food if I've never had it. At least I think I've never had it." The first few years of his life were a blur, something he couldn't hope to remember. Or maybe it was supposed to be that way.
The game he was in had its rules. That's the one thing he didn't question.
"Not even the last? He should try moving it if he cares about it that much." Getting the same thing broken repeatedly had to have been annoying. Taro could relate; he lost his katana with every death he went through. "Oh, I see. Having a fixer is good, especially when you have us going around ruining your stuff." There was no remorse in his tone at all. He was only speaking the truth, they were just there to do their job.
But he at least understood that his job was causing problems for Guts and his crew. So he was only more confused when the guy wished not to fight him anymore. Sheathing his blade, he stood up too. "Why though? I was hired to help push you out of your turf. You should hate me." He shook his head then. "But nah, opposite of traveler. I can't get out unless I break enough things. People don't count sorry."
Taro tilted his head again. He was quiet for sometime before he straightened to look at the redhead. "Anyways, you're in luck. We're told to retreat. He gave a thumbs up then. "Congrats on protecting your park."
He took the guy's refusal to fight him as his opportunity to walk away. "See ya when I see ya-" Taro ducked as a knife clipped his head, and his form shifted further. Right. Just because one person didn't want to fight didn't mean the others felt the same.
So his walk turned into a sprint, and eventually he was out of sight. And for once in his life, he didn't die after an encounter.
He was getting better at his game. |
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Post by Taro Yamada on Nov 24, 2023 6:44:15 GMT
GAME ON! HP: ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ 95/100 Their group was shaping up to be a cool one. Between Mummy who wanted to destroy him in the destruction of the place - "Eyyy yeah. We can do it together." - to this Chernobog guy who could do mass immolation, whatever that meant. But it sounded awesome. The thing was though, he didn't think their outing would turn to shit so quickly.
They hadn't started and already there were heroes on their tails, bursting through the doors while their raid leader transformed into a hero himself. A pretty big one too - even Taro heard of the guy and his strange squishy companion. It must be a trap then. He hummed. "Mmm, nah, jail ain't for me." His apartment was enough of one as it was for a while. He'd rather avoid going back to that.
Taro quickly stood, narrowly dodging the bullets aimed at his ankles before firing up his boots. Mummy had a handle on Carrion so he could try to get the other heroes away from her and focus on him. He's always been a good distraction anyway.
Said distraction began with running up to a loaded cart and launching it at a group of heroes with an explosive kick. |
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Post by Taro Yamada on Nov 23, 2023 6:05:16 GMT
GAME ON! HP: ▰▰▱▱▱▱▱▱▱▱ 20/100 Taro swayed back and forth on his spot, using his core to keep himself balanced and not topple over. "It's pretty good. I don't need to eat. I don't need to sleep. I come back after I die. All good things." It couldn't be argued against. Lack of food and rest meant he could spend more time playing the game he was in. The sleep especially; seven whole hours no longer wasted each day and he didn't have any negative side effects from it. And the not dying? He was cheating at life. It didn't matter what he did, didn't matter what mistake he made. He was simply brought back if he failed at staying alive.
Nothing he did mattered.
It was all good things.
Guts' words about the stall brought it into a new light for Taro. "Damn, it's not the first time?" He sported a sympathetic pout at his adversary's friend's misfortune. Was he even an adversary now? He didn't know. "At least he already knows how to fix it. What's one more time really?" It had to be muscle memory by now he thought. This Takashi person could probably put it back together very fast.
He hummed. "Jet? The water guy?" Sure enough, water guy doused their own fire dude in water. Only smoke came out of his arms then. "That's fair. Fire guy's not fire guy anymore- he's fumes guy now." A small laughed escaped at the lame joke he made for himself.
Taro then nodded in affirmation at the question. "I was hired. The group hates your guts." He paused. "Hummingbirds' guts? Your whole gang, not only you." He nodded again as if that made sense before continuing. "But yeah, I'm trying to level up. Just need some experience to see what the outside of Tokyo's like." |
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Post by Taro Yamada on Nov 17, 2023 5:53:30 GMT
GAME ON! HP: ▱▱▱▱▱▱▱▱▱▱ 0/100 So Taro can notice things. He wasn't completely ignorant of his surroundings. In his analyzing his opponent he could at least grasp that they had immense control over their Quirk, and could react so fast that they could put bullets to a stand still. Nothing was obstructing the bullets though, so it made sense that they could catch them in time. Taro thought the block of ice would prevent them from acting on him directly so he could at least get a hit in. He didn't think they could tune their Quirk even further at the speed it did, to the point where he collided with a non-existent wall.
As Antoine slammed their stanchion on his head afterwards, the digital being only let out a distorted click of his tongue.
Better luck next time he supposed.
He exploded; a harmless blast as his body distorted into bright blue static before he disappeared entirely. His sword and boots clang to the floor. They would be the only evidence that he'd been around at all.
The gunman was alone now. With his colleagues dead and whoever hired him most likely driving away from the scene at this point, there was little else he could do. He was an incredibly vengeful man though. His gun was pointed, all he needed to do was pull the trigger.
He did so.
Several hostages screamed as bullets found their marks. Fatal or not, the hired grunt didn't care, eventually pushing himself up from his spot. He was making his way to the door and out of this botched heist, but not without leaving death and destruction in his wake. |
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Post by Taro Yamada on Nov 15, 2023 4:43:19 GMT
GAME ON! HP: ▰▰▱▱▱▱▱▱▱▱ 20/100 Taro was probably near the end of his life at this point. Between the punch, fire punch and kick, surely he didn't have a lot of HP left to keep going. And with him glitching out once again, it was only a matter of time before his adversary took advantage of that opportunity and defeat him once and for all.
But no such hit came. No one entered his blurry vision to deliver the final blow. Only more words were spoken.
This guy really did talk a lot.
Taro laid there motionless for a while longer, waiting for his form to calm from its static. Only when he was whole again did he stand up and walk over to the redhead. "Not real," he repeated when the other asked what he was. "I'm like a videogame character. You know how you respawn after you die in a game?" He crouched down next to Guts' prone form, pointing at himself with a thumb. "That applies to me." Guts would see that he looked wholly unharmed.
"But sure. We can take a break." He sat on the ground next to him then, feet together as he clutched on them with his hands. "I don't think I'm a ghost. I can't go through walls or possess things, even though that'd be cool. I'd probably die less if I could." He turned his head to the hummingbird heart. "I'm Player One. Sorry for not saying that earlier, you didn't know who I was the whole time we fought, even though I knew who you were."
There was a boom not far from the duo. Taro turned his head as a food stall collapsed in another fight separate from theirs. Though he supposed they weren't fighting anymore. He hummed. "Who do you think is gonna win? My bet's on our own fire guy." |
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Post by Taro Yamada on Nov 15, 2023 4:02:54 GMT
GAME ON! HP: ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ 100/100 Ayo, raid?
Sure, Taro had been getting more job offers lately thanks to ENKI, but it didn't stop him from scouring the underbelly of Tokyo for things to do. Not everyone had one of their fancy phones after all, so it meant there were as many people offline as there were online who were willing to drag him into their next quest.
Said quest was going to take place in a warehouse of sorts, with the rewards being some good old-fashioned loot. He wasn't the only one to take the offer either it seemed, taking stock of the small crew that gathered in their meeting spot.
Taro was sitting on the floor, not feeling like standing in the moment. When the supposed leader invited questions to be asked he raised his hand, like a child in the middle of class would. "Can I destroy the warehouse when everyone gets out?" Warehouses were huge so surely that meant he'd get loads of EXP for bringing the whole place down.
While he waited for an answer, he waved his hand at the girl introducing herself. "Yoooo bestie. I'm Player One. I break shit." She must be really good with a knife if that was the only thing she used to kill people. The people he faced were usually more hardy.
A small laugh escaped him when the other guy asked his question. "She'd probably kill me. I usually die first in a fight." |
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Post by Taro Yamada on Nov 9, 2023 2:51:04 GMT
Character Link: Ayo??Discord Name: Sol (solsinn) Thread 1, 2, or either: Either!
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