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originally posted in:The New Dojo
12/11/2016 5:30:25 AM
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"The arrow" Stinger murmured. "How exactly is one struck by this 'arrow'?" He looked forward at Sarah, and know that his attention was off of her stand, she could see how beautiful Sarah was. [i]No, now isn't the time James. You've never trusted anyone before, now is an especially bad time to start. [/i] "Is it shot from an actual bow because that'd be painful, and can anyone be struck by the 'arrow'? I'm sorry that I have so many questions, this is all just so new to me." [i]He knew he should start training, but he had no weapons to fight with[/i] Stinger realized that it was possible that he was being to trusting, so he reached for the empty Smith and Wesson by his side. [i]Maybe if I pull this on someone who attacks me, they'll leave me be[/i]
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[u]"Well, it usually strikes living things that have the highest amount of moral strength, or the highest amount of longing for something, in the general area. However, all Arrows have been destroyed - least, from what I've heard."[/u] [i]Sarah thought she would have been capable of training Stinger, least in melee combat. She was a good fencer - although her Stand was superb in the art of melee combat, especially with a rapier.[/i] [u]"...Is that revolver loaded, I wonder?"[/u] [i]Sarah noticed the Smith and Wesson at Stinger's side, a firearm that she had gone up against before. It was capable of busting through One Vision's armor, to say the least. [/i]
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"Well, that's a shame. I wish I could have a stand. These time powers, they're pretty cool as well. I haven't tried everything with them, but they're especially useful as a beggar." Stinger, being a child, had little experience in any form of combat. Using a gun isn't too hard, but he had no experience in hand-to-hand combat. "Maybe it is, maybe it isn't. I'd prefer to keep that info to myself, thanks." Stinger felt more secure than he did before, he felt like there might be a chance he belongs.
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[u]"...Time powers? As in...the manipulation of time itself?"[/u] [i]Sarah sounded disturbed by "time powers", mostly because she had only heard legends of how dangerous it truly was. When used properly, it would decimate all in one's way, similar to Dio. If one screwed up - everything could be destroyed because of it. The thought of it made Sarah fearful for the child; people would go after him because of it.[/i]
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"Well, yeah. If I think of life in slow motion, it becomes that way. I stay normal speed no matter what. I've yet to try freezing time but it's my next goal." Sarah seemed very worried at the mention of time powers, James couldn't tell why exactly. There was just this look in her eyes, on her face. Maybe he was something unique. Maybe he was something bad.
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[u]"Freezing time..."[/u] [i]The very thought of time powers managed to actually scare the young woman in some manner, while the Stand One Vision had only stood beside Sarah. If this boy was capable of literal time manipulation...who truly knew how powerful he could be, how limitless his power was. Sarah knew that he had the chance of abusing it - of course, that's where her friend Travis's Time's Up would come into play, but could that even beat it?[/i]
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[u]"Well, I wouldn't say 'freezing', I haven't tried that yet. All I can do is slow down the passage of time and take stuff and do normal human things. Here, watch"[/u] With that, Stinger thought of the slow motion time and ran behind Sarah. He took a knife from her belt, ran back to where he was and held it out for her to grab. He smirked slightly as he held out the knife.
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Edited by Orn: 12/12/2016 11:32:51 PM[i]Sarah slowly turned towards the child, going terribly pale. If she hadn't slightly liked the kid, she would have ordered One Vision to attack immediately. She hated having a disadvantage, no matter what.[/i] [u]"...Huh..."[/u] [i]She clasped the knife, nodding as she held its familiar design. She didn't know how to feel - she liked Stinger, but could she trust him?[/i]
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[i]So maybe displaying my powers wasn't the best idea I've ever had.[/i] After Sarah got pale, Stinger thought that maybe she was actually kind of intimidated by him. [i]There's no reason for her to be. I don't want to hurt anyone here. But maybe it's a good thing. The scariest person I've seen as of yet is actually worried.[/i] James had something now. He wasn't manipulative in any way, he just wanted to stay safe. [u]"Yeah, they come in handy when I'm stealing stuff. It's pretty cool. What's wrong? You seem a bit out of it."[/u]
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[u]"People with those types of powers have been known to do truly terrible, fear-inducing things. The ability to manipulate time itself...it is truly a horrifying ability."[/u] [i]The thought of freezing time actually disturbed Sarah highly; after the Dio incident in Cairo, Egypt, something she had only studied - an event caused by a power-hungry vampire named Dio that possessed The World, which could stop time - Sarah hoped she would never meet someone with that ability. And now, she had met Stinger. But...he was just a boy. He wouldn't do anything bad...right?[/i]
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[u]"Good thing I'm not entirely psychopathic yet. But seriously, I wouldn't ever do that, I couldn't. Hurting people isn't something I like doing, i never want to kill anyone again."[/u] Stinger had no idea why Sarah was so worried, a young boy has no delusions of conquering the world, much less killing people. There may have been a past incident Stinger never heard of, but Stinger never even thought of hurting people, minus his parents murderer, who was dead now.
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[u]"...Y'know, this may be a little early, but...would you like to join this place? Live here among the others? I can take you in. I own an apartment around here."[/u] [i]As if trying to lighten up the mood, Sarah changed the topic, as she stuffed both of her hands into her pockets. She would've adopted Stinger, if he wanted that.[/i] [u]"There's a process to join, but...I can help you. It's a trial through combat."[/u]
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[u]"I- I- I've never had a family."[/u] Stinger looked down as tears began to well in his eyes. [u]"That's why I came here: To avenge them, and I did that. I've spent 14 years alone, no one but myself and it's been unbelievably hard. So yes. I'll take the challenge."[/u] Stinger looked up with a certain determination and passion in his eyes. He wanted to have a family, people who care about him. He needed it. He'd be foolish to decline this challenge. [u]"I'm ready."[/u]
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[u]"Excellent. Here."[/u] [i]One Vision came into the vision of Stinger once more, between the young boy and the Stand User. With one hand, it held a rapier, and with the other, a short sword. It held out both for Stinger.[/i] [u]"Pick one. Whichever fits your fancy, whether it be the slashing blade of a sword, or the thrusting point of a rapier."[/u]
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[u]I'll go with...[/u] Stinger stopped to think about it for a bit. He was fast, that's not debatable. Slashing is harder, maybe it's faster though. All Stinger has on Sarah is speed. [u]The rapier. Let's go with that.[/u]
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[u]"Very well."[/u] [i]After One Vision handed the sword towards Sarah, it turned towards Stinger to give him the shining rapier, both of its eyes locked upon the boy that it towered over. It was genuinely interested about this would go. Meanwhile, Sarah positioned herself some feet away, spinning around and locking upon Stinger as she twirled her sword.[/i] [u]"The challenger usually receives the first move."[/u]
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[i]Well, I don't stand a chance... Let's hope I can make something work.[/i] Stinger stood there for a few seconds, preparing himself for the coming onslaught. [u]"Now or never, I guess."[/u] As he said these words, he feigned a strike straight at Sarah. About halfway through, he pulled back, spun to the left and struck again. All he could do is hope and pray he did something.
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[i]In reaction to the first jab, Sarah twisted her body around to where the pointed weapon flew past her body. Upon the second, she swung her own sword, knocking away the rapier suddenly. She was impressed, evident by the friendly smile upon her face.[/i] [u]"Good, good."[/u]
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[u]"Wait, really?"[/u] Stinger had to regain control of his sword and jumped back a bit. After Stinger said that, he spun to the left and jabbed again. This time, he didn't wait to see if he hit, instead he pulled out and jumped back another step into a more defense stance.
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[u]"Yes, really."[/u] [i]Sarah genuinely enjoyed sword fighting, and she liked how Stinger had fought against her; playing offensively yet safe at the same time, something she respected.[/i] [i]Dodging the rapier barely this time, as it tore through her clothing slightly, Sarah began to move towards Stinger as she then swung towards his right hand. She could stop the blade if he didn't block or dodge, so it would be hopefully fine.[/i]
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[u]Well thank you"[/u] Stinger was fast, but not fast enough. The blade cut his hand a tad. He decided it would be best to switch the blade from his strong left hand to his weaker left hand. He decided to not attack and instead play heavy defensive mode.
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[i]Noticing the slight change, Sarah felt somewhat bad that she had injured the boy - but she didn't pay too much attention to it. She kept up her approach, twirling her sword before swinging it this time at Stinger's waist: it was clear that she wanted him to attack.[/i]
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Stinger had to wait for an opening so he could prove his namesake. As Sarah continuously pushed forward on Stinger, he dodged all of her slashes. After he dodged the last one, he spun so he was facing Sarah's side and jabbed at it.
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[spoiler]Which side is it? And she only swung once. You're fine, just be more descriptive at times.[/spoiler]
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[spoiler]So is that it? Or do we keep going?[/spoiler]
