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Post by The Jenn on Sept 2, 2007 17:48:22 GMT -5
Xavier pulled out his scuffed brass pocket watch, frowning as he looked at what the dials told him. Nearly three-thirty, which meant that his opponent should be here any moment. He closed the device with a sharp snap and stuffed it back in his coat pocket where it belonged. The coat itself was worn with age and use but well enough cared for, patched at the elbows but nowhere else. Beside him, held by a thin leash looped around her neck, sat his pretty pink leopard bandersnatch. She sniffed the freshly clipped grass of the field in mild curiosity. Nothing stood out as extraordinary in the scent and she pulled her head up again, bored. The six of diamonds on his furry breast could be seen when he shifted, the V-neck of the coat large enough to show it. As a bipedal bull, he towered head and shoulders over many people walked past, the coat having to stretch in accommodation of his large, muscular shoulders. It was usually the only piece of clothing he ever bothered to wear because little else would fit him. In her pale prettiness, the creature beside him made an unusual contrast to his overly masculine appearance. At the start of every battle, you and your opponent need to post the information found below. In each successive turn, only the stats need to be posted. Also, don't forget the roleplay necessary before, during, or after each turn!InfoName: Sakura ID: BS---  StatsEnergy: 20 Fortitude: 4 Agility: 6 Tenacity: 3 Attacks- Tackle: Drains seven energy from opponent. - Glare: Drains opponent's tenacity to zero until after the attacker's following turn, after which point tenacity returns to normal, but does not drain energy. - Slam: Drains ten energy from opponent but lowers the attacker's tenacity to zero until the beginning of its next turn, after which point tenacity returns to normal. |
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Post by Spiderfly on Sept 2, 2007 18:14:11 GMT -5
Cordelia sauntered towards the battlefield on her toes. Her plumped up rear-end swayed back and forth, her tail twitching between her legs. It didn't hurt that she was a feline biped, her natural grace and beauty had swayed over quite a few. . . unfortunate victims. hehh She grinned toothily when she saw the large bull-man. Oo bigger than her usual fair but tasty nonetheless. Her slate and blue features gave away her Sorgaire heritage and a bright emblazoned 6 of diamonds graced her shapely chest. Cordie's delicate brow arched at another of her exact suit and rank. "Well well. .. What do we have here?" She paced up to him, a small form following her, matching her grace and colour. "I'm Cordelia. . ." She bit her lip softly. "You can call me Cordie."InfoName: Jingles ID: BS---  StatsEnergy: 20 Fortitude: 3 Agility: 7 Tenacity: 5 Attacks- Tackle: Drains seven energy from opponent. - Glare: Drains opponent's tenacity to zero until after the attacker's following turn, after which point tenacity returns to normal, but does not drain energy. - Slam: Drains ten energy from opponent but lowers the attacker's to zero until the beginning of its next turn, after which point tenacity returns to normal. |
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Post by Spiderfly on Sept 2, 2007 18:17:42 GMT -5
Round 1! Jingles Turn
Because Jingles has an agility of 7, and Sakura has an agility of 6. Jingles is faster! Therefore :3 Jingles goes first!
She didn't wait for a response but instead bounded away from him, Jingles in tow. When Cordie was far enough away she giggled and waved at Xavier, blowing a kiss in his direction. Leaning down she stroked her Bandersnatch that was growling in anticipation, it didn't seem to bother her any. She dantily cupped a hand and whispered into it's ear and stood up.
Jingles panted and growled before taking off across the dirt. His paws pounded against the ground as he gained ground, getting closer to the pink leopard fem. His claws flexed in and out as he got closer yet, his maw pulling back to show his sharp teeth.
He had the urge to use them but training, and years of captivity in his line had taught him not too. Instead, his claws slipped back into their sheaths once more and he leaped from the ground. Head first he tackled into Sakura! Knocking her to the ground.
Jingles uses Tackle!
Stats
Energy: 20
Fortitude: 3
Agility: 7
Tenacity: 5
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Post by The Jenn on Sept 2, 2007 18:53:20 GMT -5
Round 1: Sakura's Turn
7 - 3 = 4 energy damage
Because Sakura's tenacity is 3, I subtract it from the amount of damage the tackle attack was supposed to do and the result is how much her energy is actually drained by.
Xavier looked up as the feline approached, just about on time for their prearranged spar. Ashwin had helped to set them up as combatants, acting as a go-between for many trainers with the hobby of raising bandersnatches. He'd never met the girl before today, hadn't even known what breed she was or how highly ranked.
He blushed a little at her kiss and nodded his head politely, trying to cover the reaction. "Alright, Cordie...my name's Xavier. It's a pleasure." He noted the distinct Range dapples on her fuzzy stomach, his own brindle pattern marking his origins just as clearly.
Bending down, he removed the looped leash from Sakura's head and nudged her forward slightly. She looked up at him with large, dark eyes, then turned back to her opponent -
- and was promptly tackled! She let loose a growl of outrage as she attempted to right herself. She would not be intimidated so quickly!
Sakura uses Growl!
Stats
Energy: 20 - 4 = 16
Fortitude: 4
Agility: 6
Tenacity: 3
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Post by Spiderfly on Sept 2, 2007 19:06:34 GMT -5
Round 2: Jingle's Turn!
Tenacity: 5 - 5 = 0
Because Sakura used growl Jingle's loses his tenacity for her next turn but will return to normal afterwards!
Cordie giggled. The handsome bull had tried to cover his blush but she always knew when a man was affected by her charms. Then again. . . she believed EVERYONE was affected by her charms. And so far no one had proved her wrong.
She nodded in acknowledgement of his name. "A Pleasure..." She purred in his direction. She laughed in joy as her ickle Jinglypoo took down the rather fetching female Bander.
- Jingles jumped backwards off of Sakura and shook with the growl. He grounded his feet steadily and stared her down growling right back. No one could growl at him and get away with it! His resolve was set as firmly as his feet.
Jinglypoo, *cough* errmm Jingles uses Growl!
Stats
Energy: 20
Fortitude: 3
Agility: 7
Tenacity: 0!
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Post by The Jenn on Sept 2, 2007 19:28:45 GMT -5
Round 2: Sakura's Turn
Tenacity: 3 - 3 = 0
Xavier watched with a slight wince as the handsome dapple male made his stance known, startling his girl into a backwards skitter. She hadn't quite expected the overeager response. It had been far too long since he brought her to interact with others of her species. Perhaps he should see about acquiring more sometime soon...?
He took a few steps around the tussling creatures until he stood a few feet away from Cordie, his eyes still on the struggle for dominance. "So..." he began hesitantly, "have you known Mr. Ashwin for very long? Is that where your bander came from initially? I was lucky enough to pick Sakura out as a kit, just as he placed the litter out for purchase..."
The memory made him smile just a bit, the disappointed grumbles of people behind him ringing in his ears. Both parents had been blanketed, or so said the shopkeep, but she was the only leopard out of the bunch. The patterning was generally considered desirable amongst buyers and breeders. It had cost him a bit more, but in the end, she was completely worth it.
With a baring of her long fangs, the pink bander changed her sideways skitter into a circle around and rushed at him, slamming her shoulder into his side.
Sakura uses Slam!
If her tenacity had not already dropped to zero from the previous attack, it would do so right now and stay that way until her next turn, which it will be doing anyway.
Stats
Energy: 16
Fortitude: 4
Agility: 6
Tenacity: 0
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Post by Spiderfly on Sept 2, 2007 20:15:21 GMT -5
Round 3: Jingles' Turn
Okay fun time. Because Jingles' tenacity is at 0 from the growl. Sakura's body slam does a full 10 energy damage. Also, this is the third turn. Jingles only has a fortitude of 3, meaning he loses energy points on every third round. All banders lose 3 energy points when this happens, regardless of stats. If we managed to get to a round 6, he'd again lose 3 energy points.
10 - 0 = 10 energy damage
10 + 3 = 13 energy damage
Cordelia cheered the male on as he startled the pink leopard female. She loved watching him spar, if only she could bring him out to do it more often!
She noticed out of the corner of her eye Xavier siddling up to her to talk. In typical Cordie fashion she flashed another come-hither grin at the bull while watching the battle. "I've... known, Mr. Ashwin for a while." She laughed quickly apparently at a joke she had just made.
"You're girl is quite the specimen. Funny ours should both be pick of the litter. I uh. . . pulled in a favour or two for Mr. Ashwin to get my boy. . . Didn't exactly.. pay perse. She flashed him a wink and swished her tail, entwining it about her legs somewhat. If she was going for coy she was hitting tramp.
Cordelia stopped teasing when she saw the soft smile. Ah, a man that loved his Banders, she could definately find that attractive. . . but what /didn't/ she find attractive?
Jingles let out a short yelp as the female plowed straight into his unprotected side! He backed away quickly, almost tripping over his own feet. As soon as he got his bearings back he charged ahead and tackled her!
Jingles uses Tackle!
Stats
Energy: 20 - 13 = 7
Fortitude: 3
Agility: 7
Tenacity: 5
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Post by The Jenn on Sept 2, 2007 21:41:47 GMT -5
Round 3: Sakura's Turn
7 - 0 = 7 energy damage
Xavier wasn't especially familiar with her method of 'hinting' and so it all went over his head. The most he got out of it was that she knew him well enough to get special discounts or gifts, which he found to be quite enviable. If she'd heard that thought, she probably would have laughed.
"He certainly is handsome with that pattern combination," the bull agreed, watching the drama unfold. He couldn't predict the outcome, not being especially experienced with their games of dominance yet, but he would learn as best he could.
Sakura, meanwhile, was caught in close proximity and tackled to the ground once again. Oh, how she hated that! She bared her fangs and growled at him, wanting dearly to bite but not mad so much as affronted.
Sakura uses Growl!
Stats
Energy: 16 - 7 = 9
Fortitude: 4
Agility: 6
Tenacity: 3
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Post by Spiderfly on Sept 2, 2007 21:55:58 GMT -5
Round 4: Jingles' Turn
Tenacity: 5 - 5 = 0
Cordelia giggled slightly and slinked closer to Xavier and linked her arm though his quickly. He seemed to be a bit daft when it came to her advances but she still found him cute. She watched the battle in progress still firmly attached to his side, unwilling to let go just yet. XD
"As is your girl! What with both of their patternings, especially if your girl carries dapple they could make quite the handsome couple. All their babes would be blankets or leopards." She wiggled her eyebrows at him a little. She loved the Bandersnatches genetics, though, she usually hid that. Showing any sort of brains generally defeated her bigger goals.
- Jingles recovered from his tackle and jumped at the growling not expecting it. A shiver ran through his grey furred body at the sound, a ripple of anger and fear. He narrowed his eyes and made another leap towards the female, turning his shoulder inward for a harder hit. If he didn't end this soon he would be the one to lose. Already he was feeling weaker.
Jingles uses Slam!
Stats[////b]
Energy: 7
Fortitude: 3
Agility: 7
Tenacity: 0
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Post by The Jenn on Sept 2, 2007 22:19:03 GMT -5
Round 4: Sakura's Turn
10 - 3 = 7 energy damage
7 + 3 = 10 energy damage
While the slam attack normally wouldn't have been enough to drain Sakura completely of energy at this point, her fortitude is 4 so it's time for her energy decrease of 3 points. This pushes her past the edge and she loses the sparring match.
Stats
Energy: 9 - 10 = -1
Fortitude: 4
Agility: 6
Tenacity: 3
Sakura fell beneath Jingles's strong attack and stayed where she was beneath his body, trembling slightly. That hurt! She didn't think she wanted to deal with any more of the punishing blows and so she laid on her side submissively, rolling over to show her spotted belly when he let up on the pressure.
Xavier raised his pronounced brow-ridge at the swift conclusion to the match. "Looks like your boy won, then," he commented, even as he tucked her arm close against his in a bemused gesture. "But yes, I can't even imagine how attractive any children they might make would be. I'm not quite sure of her genes, but there's a definite chance of dilutes or dilute carriers, and the markings would be spectacular."
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