(D8, MM) Crane vs. Scorpion (Bo/Mitsu)

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(D8, MM) Crane vs. Scorpion (Bo/Mitsu)

Post by Bayushi Mitsu » Sun Aug 22, 2021 8:02 pm

Order of approaches:
  1. Earth
  2. Water
  3. Fire
  4. Air
  5. Void
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Re: (D8, MM) Crane vs. Scorpion (Bo/Mitsu)

Post by Bayushi Mitsu » Sun Aug 22, 2021 8:16 pm

Bayushi entered the ring in a more martial outfit, black trimmed in dark greys. As he squared off against Asahina, the Scorpion immediately threw his entire weight into pushing the bigger man out of the ring.

(D8, MM) Grappling #1 - Earth/Unarmed | TN: ? | Success: 1 / Opportunity: 0 / Strife: 1
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Scorpion Clan ❖ Retainer
Glory: 46 ❖ Honor: 30 ❖ Status: 35
Carries: fine clothing, deep burgundy full face mask with gold trim, dark steel daisho with burgundy wrappings
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Re: (D8, MM) Crane vs. Scorpion (Bo/Mitsu)

Post by Asahina Bo » Mon Aug 23, 2021 1:01 am

No man is invincible but, of the ways to potentially topple Bo, throwing weight at him was certainly not the effective route.

The big man does not even budge or flinch as the Scorpion bounces off of him... and is promptly thrown across the ring.

Bo can't help but wince a little at the distance - he had never been good at not giving his all, "Sorry! Good try though!"

Once they return to their starting positions Bo nods and smiles, "My turn, try and stop me Bayushi-san!"

It should not be possible for a mountain to move with such speed and grace. The wily Scorpion better hope that he can twist the momentum... or that the fortunes watch over him.

(Round 1: Earth
D8, MM: Wrasslin Round 1 - Earth/Martial Arts (Unarmed) - Large Distinction | TN: 1 | Success: 3 / Opportunity: 1 / Strife: 0
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3 Successes vs 1 - Bo wins the round, 0 Strife, 1 Opportunity to show off

Round 2: Water
D8, MM: Wrasslin Round 2 - Water/Martial Arts (Unarmed) - Large Distinction | TN: 1 | Success: 4 / Opportunity: 0 / Strife: 3
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4 Successes vs ? - 3 Strife)
Crane Clan Bushi • Guardian Gourmand • Gentle Giant • Overly Honest • Unintentionally Uncouth
Glory: 39 • Honor: 67 • Status: 35 • Courtship: 34

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Re: (D8, MM) Crane vs. Scorpion (Bo/Mitsu)

Post by Bayushi Mitsu » Mon Aug 23, 2021 11:57 pm

Asahina Bo wrote:
Mon Aug 23, 2021 1:01 am
It should not be possible for a mountain to move with such speed and grace. The wily Scorpion better hope that he can twist the momentum... or that the fortunes watch over him.
Just like he had practiced, Bayushi tried to shift with Bo's force and direct the Crane out of the ring...only, the Crane was more talented in that maneuver and Bayushi found his redirect redirected right out of the ring.

(D8, MM) Grappling #2 - Water/Unarmed | TN: ? | Success: 0 / Opportunity: 1 / Strife: 0
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[using opportunity to remove 2 strife]

"Excellent, Asahina-san!" Bayushi commended as he dusted himself off and squared up once more. "You are strong and formidable." With no more warning, the Scorpion launched himself directly at Bo with a furious assault designed to press his opponent back before a defense could be mounted. [3Success symbol vs. ?]

(D8, MM) Grappling #3 - Fire/Unarmed | TN: ? | Success: 3 / Opportunity: 1 / Strife: 2
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[using opportunity to reduce strife on the roll by 1]
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Carries: fine clothing, deep burgundy full face mask with gold trim, dark steel daisho with burgundy wrappings
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Re: (D8, MM) Crane vs. Scorpion (Bo/Mitsu)

Post by Asahina Bo » Tue Aug 24, 2021 2:39 am

Though not quite enough to fully topple the Crane the furious onslaught was enough to push him back out of the ring.

"You do your clan proud, Bayushi-san! But I won't make it as easy again."

It would be wrong to say Bo redoubled his efforts, he had never underestimated the Scorpion and had always given it his all, but his brow furrows as he centers his focus and once more maneuvers after the other man.

(D8, MM: Wrasslin Round 3 - Fire/Martial Arts (Unarmed) - Large Distinction | TN: 3 | Success: 2 / Opportunity: 0 / Strife: 1
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Mitsu wins the round, 1 Strife (4 total)

D8, MM: Wrasslin Round 4 - Air/Martial Arts (Unarmed) - Large Distinction | TN: 1 | Success: 4 / Opportunity: 0 / Strife: 2
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4 Successes vs ? - 2 Strife (6 total))
Crane Clan Bushi • Guardian Gourmand • Gentle Giant • Overly Honest • Unintentionally Uncouth
Glory: 39 • Honor: 67 • Status: 35 • Courtship: 34

Always carried: Daisho, ceremonial clothes, rare spices, a peony pendant
Expecting trouble: As above plus lacquered armor, yari

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Re: (D8, MM) Crane vs. Scorpion (Bo/Mitsu)

Post by Bayushi Mitsu » Tue Aug 24, 2021 7:00 pm

Asahina Bo wrote:
Tue Aug 24, 2021 2:39 am
"You do your clan proud, Bayushi-san! But I won't make it as easy again."

It would be wrong to say Bo redoubled his efforts, he had never underestimated the Scorpion and had always given it his all, but his brow furrows as he centers his focus and once more maneuvers after the other man.
Bayushi tried to cleverly twist and feint to put Bo off guard, but it was no use. The Scorpion found himself once again out of the ring.

(D8, MM) Grappling #4 - Air/Unarmed | TN: ? | Success: 2 / Opportunity: 1 / Strife: 0
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[1 opportunity used to show off]

"You surprise me, Asahina-san! Exemplary!" As he squared up again, the Scorpion became very still, seemingly waiting for the Crane to strike.

(D8, MM) Grappling #5 - Void/Unarmed | TN: ? | Success: 1 / Opportunity: 2 / Strife: 0
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[2 opportunities used to show off!]
Scorpion Clan ❖ Retainer
Glory: 46 ❖ Honor: 30 ❖ Status: 35
Carries: fine clothing, deep burgundy full face mask with gold trim, dark steel daisho with burgundy wrappings
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Re: (D8, MM) Crane vs. Scorpion (Bo/Mitsu)

Post by Asahina Bo » Wed Aug 25, 2021 1:51 am

Whatever the Scorpion's scheme, which Bo's player will let them write out, it seems that while it is not enough to topple the giant it does succeed in preventing them from being thrown either.

When the round finally ends Bo bows deeply to the Scorpion, "Amazin' job Bayushi-san! Not many give me even a moment of struggle."

(D8, MM: Wrasslin Round 5 - Final round - Fight! Large Distinction | TN: 1 | Success: 1 / Opportunity: 0 / Strife: 1
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1 vs 1 - tied round, 1 Strife (7 total)

3 throws
1 Opportunity to show off
1 Opportunity to show off on a single roll
35 Status
39 Glory
67 Honor)
Crane Clan Bushi • Guardian Gourmand • Gentle Giant • Overly Honest • Unintentionally Uncouth
Glory: 39 • Honor: 67 • Status: 35 • Courtship: 34

Always carried: Daisho, ceremonial clothes, rare spices, a peony pendant
Expecting trouble: As above plus lacquered armor, yari

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