(D12 MM) Raizo and Murato

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(D12 MM) Raizo and Murato

Post by Kitsu Murato » Fri Sep 03, 2021 7:39 am

Murato stands ready to face his opponent. He looks solemn in the moment. Not intense or aggressive. He awaits Raizo and bows when the Phoenix approaches.
Lion Clan * Bard * Bureaucrat * Spiritual * Haunted * Clumsy * Kitsu Honest * Kitsu Eyes
Honor Is the Ideal 59 | Unremarkable Retainer 44 | Imperial Descended Great Clan Samurai 45 | Description
Equipment: Traveling Clothes, Wakizashi, Katana, Tessen, Yumi & arrows, Shamisen, Helix Piercing Orange Earrings, Shamisen

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Re: (D12 MM) Raizo and Murato

Post by Shiba Raizo » Fri Sep 03, 2021 8:52 am

Raizo walked up, a half-smile on his face as he returned the bow.

"Remind me to thank the Deer for letting us use bokken for this. It's much cleaner. I'd ask you to try not to spoil my good looks, but that'd involve my having some."

He absently popped the knuckles on his left hand as he got ready (and his player grabbed the rulebook to figure out what the hell was going on).
Phoenix Clan * Bushi * Soldier* Blunt * Cynical * Seasoned * Strong
Your Wingman Anytime, Whether You Want It Or Not
Glory: 42 * Honor 41 * Status: 30
Carries his katana in an old, drab, battered saya. As of Day 13, wears a delicately carved bracelet of wooden beads polished smooth, laced through with red, yellow, and orange string and a small Phoenix token.
Standard gear: Ceremonial Clothes and a daisho. When in his element, ashigaru armor, a naginata, and a more relaxed form of terror are added into the mix.
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Re: (D12 MM) Raizo and Murato

Post by Kitsu Murato » Fri Sep 03, 2021 9:11 am

"It's a much safer option," he says with a nod. "And I will do my best not to hurt your best features. Hopefully you can return the favor."

With that Murato closed his orange eyes for a moment, then settled into a stance that wasn't really a stance... it was a presence, an acceptance of the world around him. When he opened his eyes once more there was only focus.

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D12 MM, Duel vs Raizo, Initiative, Meditation [Void], Void Stance | TN: 1 | Success: 4 / Opportunity: 2 / Strife: 3
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3 bonus successes, 0Strife symbol from Void Stance, 2Opportunity symbol to offset Strife symbol2[/strife

Init: 7 (3 focus, 1 init success, 3 bonus)
Strife: 1 / 8
Enters Void Stance after Initiative
Lion Clan * Bard * Bureaucrat * Spiritual * Haunted * Clumsy * Kitsu Honest * Kitsu Eyes
Honor Is the Ideal 59 | Unremarkable Retainer 44 | Imperial Descended Great Clan Samurai 45 | Description
Equipment: Traveling Clothes, Wakizashi, Katana, Tessen, Yumi & arrows, Shamisen, Helix Piercing Orange Earrings, Shamisen

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Re: (D12 MM) Raizo and Murato

Post by Shiba Raizo » Fri Sep 03, 2021 9:22 am

Raizo's own stance wasn't one he'd used a lot during his time in Kyuden Shika- a very stable, grounded one, with less of the lfuidity he customarily employed.

[Initiative- WOW. THANKS, Sakkaku.
Day 12 duel vs Murato, Initiative, Water plus meditation | TN: 1 | Success: 1 / Opportunity: 3 / Strife: 0
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Focus value: 3.

Initiative is therefore 4
Strife: 1/12 once the staredown begins.
Enters Earth Stance after Initiative]
Phoenix Clan * Bushi * Soldier* Blunt * Cynical * Seasoned * Strong
Your Wingman Anytime, Whether You Want It Or Not
Glory: 42 * Honor 41 * Status: 30
Carries his katana in an old, drab, battered saya. As of Day 13, wears a delicately carved bracelet of wooden beads polished smooth, laced through with red, yellow, and orange string and a small Phoenix token.
Standard gear: Ceremonial Clothes and a daisho. When in his element, ashigaru armor, a naginata, and a more relaxed form of terror are added into the mix.
Remember to Breathe

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Re: (D12 MM) Raizo and Murato

Post by Kitsu Murato » Fri Sep 03, 2021 9:27 am

Murato was remaining as calm as he could.

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Turn 1
Staredown Phase

Staredown bid posted in PF
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Honor Is the Ideal 59 | Unremarkable Retainer 44 | Imperial Descended Great Clan Samurai 45 | Description
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Re: (D12 MM) Raizo and Murato

Post by Shiba Raizo » Fri Sep 03, 2021 9:30 am

Raizo was likewise perfectly still. He seemed... curiously distant.

[Turn 1- Staredown Bid in PF]
Phoenix Clan * Bushi * Soldier* Blunt * Cynical * Seasoned * Strong
Your Wingman Anytime, Whether You Want It Or Not
Glory: 42 * Honor 41 * Status: 30
Carries his katana in an old, drab, battered saya. As of Day 13, wears a delicately carved bracelet of wooden beads polished smooth, laced through with red, yellow, and orange string and a small Phoenix token.
Standard gear: Ceremonial Clothes and a daisho. When in his element, ashigaru armor, a naginata, and a more relaxed form of terror are added into the mix.
Remember to Breathe

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Re: (D12 MM) Raizo and Murato

Post by Kitsu Murato » Fri Sep 03, 2021 9:40 am

Murato prepared his weapon, and continued looking to his opponent's own. He began taking steps in a counter clockwise direction to Raizo.

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Turn 1
+2 strife (1 from round, 1 from bid)
Strife: 3/8

Action: Ready weapon
Lion Clan * Bard * Bureaucrat * Spiritual * Haunted * Clumsy * Kitsu Honest * Kitsu Eyes
Honor Is the Ideal 59 | Unremarkable Retainer 44 | Imperial Descended Great Clan Samurai 45 | Description
Equipment: Traveling Clothes, Wakizashi, Katana, Tessen, Yumi & arrows, Shamisen, Helix Piercing Orange Earrings, Shamisen

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Re: (D12 MM) Raizo and Murato

Post by Shiba Raizo » Fri Sep 03, 2021 9:47 am

Raizo remained quite still.

[Turn 1-
1 strife (from the round, he bid 0 because Murato's rolls is really good and if he bids anything, Raizo can merely match it :P)
Strife: 1/12

Action: Fuck if I know, none of it makes much sense :P I'll... Predict. In PF.]
Phoenix Clan * Bushi * Soldier* Blunt * Cynical * Seasoned * Strong
Your Wingman Anytime, Whether You Want It Or Not
Glory: 42 * Honor 41 * Status: 30
Carries his katana in an old, drab, battered saya. As of Day 13, wears a delicately carved bracelet of wooden beads polished smooth, laced through with red, yellow, and orange string and a small Phoenix token.
Standard gear: Ceremonial Clothes and a daisho. When in his element, ashigaru armor, a naginata, and a more relaxed form of terror are added into the mix.
Remember to Breathe

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Re: (D12 MM) Raizo and Murato

Post by Kitsu Murato » Fri Sep 03, 2021 9:54 am

A moment passes...

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Murato's stance would be remaining Void unless it was predicted.
Lion Clan * Bard * Bureaucrat * Spiritual * Haunted * Clumsy * Kitsu Honest * Kitsu Eyes
Honor Is the Ideal 59 | Unremarkable Retainer 44 | Imperial Descended Great Clan Samurai 45 | Description
Equipment: Traveling Clothes, Wakizashi, Katana, Tessen, Yumi & arrows, Shamisen, Helix Piercing Orange Earrings, Shamisen

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Re: (D12 MM) Raizo and Murato

Post by Shiba Raizo » Fri Sep 03, 2021 9:57 am

And passes.

[You can't Predict Void, so no fear there.
Raizo will stay in Earth]
Phoenix Clan * Bushi * Soldier* Blunt * Cynical * Seasoned * Strong
Your Wingman Anytime, Whether You Want It Or Not
Glory: 42 * Honor 41 * Status: 30
Carries his katana in an old, drab, battered saya. As of Day 13, wears a delicately carved bracelet of wooden beads polished smooth, laced through with red, yellow, and orange string and a small Phoenix token.
Standard gear: Ceremonial Clothes and a daisho. When in his element, ashigaru armor, a naginata, and a more relaxed form of terror are added into the mix.
Remember to Breathe

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