>>31490389

Let's kick this off with a vote, shall we?

>A. Tell him that you're ready and fight Andrew Draco.

>B. Decline his offer, telling him that "I'll see ya' in the finals".

>C. Shrug, then admit that you want to wait just a tad in case the slight "Buzz" you're feeling

>D. Decline, then head over to lady's bathrooms and tell Mary & Mai that you're leaving before walking back to "The Imperial" Hotel in the dark...

>E. Something Else... ("Write-In" Vote)

>>31490472

>A. Tell him that you're ready and fight Andrew Draco.

Let's knock this son of a bitch down a peg or two.

>>31490472

>A. Tell him that you're ready and fight Andrew Draco.

"As a frind of mine would say, I've got a problem with ya'... And it can only be solved PUNCHIN' YOU IN THE GOD-DAMN FACE!"

>>31490472
>C. Shrug, then admit that you want to wait just a tad in case the slight "Buzz" you're feeling

Gotta play it cool, because we know that if he fucked up Andy Boagrd as badly as he did, he's not one to take this fight lightly... (And yeah, I know out-of-character that Kazunori Kazahaya & Jean-Claude Gabriel helped him out during that fight, but Katja doesn't know that... Right?)

>>31490472


>C.

Seconding >>31490743.

>>31490472

>B. Decline his offer, telling him that "I'll see ya' in the finals".

We're Drunk & Angry, while Draco's already sorta warmed up; Fighting him would just lead us to getting our ass handed to us IMHO.

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>>31490743

Correct. Katja only saw the outcome of Andy's fight with Draco, Jean & Kazunori and doesn't know that Draco had outside help for most of the "Fight".

>>31490810
>>31490671
>>31490616

And it looks like a TIE to kick this thread off... Vote to break it /tg/!

>>31490897

>A.

RIP & TEAR!!!

>>31490472
>>31490897

>A. Tell him that you're ready and fight Andrew Draco.

Let's fucking GO!

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>>31490944
>>31490671
>>31490616
>>31491196

OK, that settles that then; Option A wins the vote with the first update on the way...

>>31490897
B.

>>31491501

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-8kmPJKGgM

>>31491196
>>31490944
>>31490671
>>31490616

>Days Until "The Infinite Match": 8

>Days Until your fight with "The Soul of the Streets Team": 8

>Date: Tuesday, May 22nd

>Time of Day: 10:10 PM

>Updates now Begin

>You now assume direct control of Katja Hartkern

"Y'know what mate?" you ask him in a belated reply, takng one last sip of your bottle of beer before slam the bottle down on the bar-top (Faceful not to break it though)." Yeah. Let's fuckin' go!"

Draco grins an almost wolf-like grin as he says "OK then..." before taking one last sip of his soda, then leading you out to the back of the cafe, towards the now-familiar "Fighting Stage" as the lights start to slowly dim, Draco using the time to put on an oddly-familiar "Faceless" wrestling mask.

"Just one thing to ask before we do this: Are you going to fight me like I'm a man? or like I'm a monster? Because I can tell you right know that I'm better at being a monster than you'll EVER hope to be" Draco asks in a noticably "Darker" voice as the two of you do stretches, seemimgly trying to psyche each other out as the announcer from before steps up with a microphone, a spotlight

You don't answer his question directly at first, instead letting the fact that you're even following him out to be enough of answer for him as he finishes before you do... Which is when you tell him "Mate, all I'm interested in doin' right now is hookin' you in the gabba and making this a rumble that'll make your nan sore jus' hearin' 'bout it" with a cheeky grin as the announcer checks his microphone, dialing out the feedback and the "Hot" sounds it has as he clears his throat.

"OKAY! Next fight of the night is UNDER WAY!" He yells, the voice of either Mary or Mai yelling "What the Fuck?" in the background getting drowned out by the announcer introducing draco as "Mr. X", a spotlight shining on him as the announcer COMPLETELY butchers your name...

>>31491790

You stare at his mask a little bit longer as the lights come up again, no real music going for some odd reason as you SWEAR that you've seen it somewhere before as the two of you slowly walk to the center of the so-called "Stage", Draco/"Mr. X" offering a gloved hand to bump fists with...

===

>BATTLE START!

>Your Health: 90%

>"Mr. X's" Health: 89%

>"Mr. X" & Your Ki: 0%

===

>A. Touch fists with him to show a sigh on respect, then back away from him and let him come to you, spacing him out with well-placed punches & kicks (Roll 4d100 for Speed, Defense, Evasion & Counter-Attack Damage)

>B. Touch fists, then move in and out of his attack range, remembering the fight you had with a long time ago as you mix offense & defense (Roll 4d100 for Speed,Evasion, Defense & Attack Damage)

>C. Refuse to bump fists with him, then try and lead off as the aggressor in the fight, using your offense to rush him down (Roll 3d100 for Speed, Evasion & Attack Damage)

>D. "Sucker-Punch" him with a Ha'oh Raijinken, then lead off with an unrelenting offense, showing him absolutely no respect at all. (Roll 4d100 for Luck that he doesn't catch your "Sucker-Punch" in time to block it, Speed, Evasion & Attack Damage)

>E. Refuse to touch fists with Draco/"Mr. X" and defend against his (Possible) attacks, feeling both his own attack style out as well as yourself (As you aren't 100% confident in your body following your commands right now...) (Roll 3d100 for Speed, Evasion & Defense)

>F. Let him KO you from the start, then admit you made a mistake trying to fight him (Explaining that you've had too much to drink today to really offer him a true challenge)...

>>31491980

>D. "Sucker-Punch" him with a Ha'oh Raijinken, then lead off with an unrelenting offense, showing him absolutely no respect at all. (Roll 4d100 for Luck that he doesn't catch your "Sucker-Punch" in time to block it, Speed, Evasion & Attack Damage)

FUCK this Edgy McEdgelord.

Rolled 94, 85, 27, 90 = 296

>>31492145

So much rage I forgot to roll...

Rolled 13, 25, 22 = 60

>>31491980

>E.

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Rolled 76, 22, 14, 59 = 171

>>31491980
>>D. "Sucker-Punch" him with a Ha'oh Raijinken, then lead off with an unrelenting offense, showing him absolutely no respect at all. (Roll 4d100 for Luck that he doesn't catch your "Sucker-Punch" in time to block it, Speed, Evasion & Attack Damage)

>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIx1J136AcQ

Rolled 7, 84, 75 = 166

>All this aggression today

Look, I don't like Draco all that much either, but fuckin' A Anons, we don't have to go full-retard and bash his goddamn face in at the first opportunity...

>>31491980

>E. Refuse to touch fists with Draco/"Mr. X" and defend against his (Possible) attacks, feeling both his own attack style out as well as yourself (As you aren't 100% confident in your body following your commands right now...) (Roll 3d100 for Speed, Evasion & Defense)

Rolled 47, 5, 30, 12 = 94

>>31491980

>B. Touch fists, then move in and out of his attack range, remembering the fight you had with a long time ago as you mix offense & defense (Roll 4d100 for Speed,Evasion, Defense & Attack Damage

No need to be a dick to a guy that has admitted that he kinda doesn't like us all that much... (Also, what in the jesus did this "Katherine" chick DO to make Draco turn out like this?)

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>>31492669

I haven't officially elaborated/explained that yet, but believe me it's not going to be pretty...

>>31492553

It's what a portion of the players want, I guess... All I can say is make your voice louder and/or try to convince other Anons to join in.

>>31492347
>>31492472
>>31492224

And it's yet another TIE... Vote to break it /tg/!

Rolled 27, 92, 77 = 196

>>31492736

>E.

Rolled 93, 83, 80, 47 = 303

>>31492736
sucker punch

Rolled 46, 35, 84, 70 = 235

>>31492736

>D.

Fick this adshole UP!

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Apologies Anons; I got distracted and ended up talking with an old friend...

>>31493979
>>31493910
>>31492224
>>31492472

OK... Option D wins the vote; Update's on the way...

Rolled 28, 33, 34, 46 = 141

>>31491980
B.
Seriously, no Kyokugen respect?

>>31494270

Not to this guy, it seems...

>>31493979
>>31493910
>>31492472
>>31492224

You take a good, fairly long stare at him, then sock him in the face with a "Ha'oh Raijinken", then start to unload on him with a 4-Hit string of punches and kicks, finishing off with a "Raijin Lightning Rush" to knock him down and away from you.

"Y'think so fuckin' bad? Huh!? Ya' kangaroo with a shitty-lookin' beard?" you yell as he slowly gets up, his eyes seemingly glowing through his helmet-like mask as he does some a few quick stretches, seemingly to taunt you as you rush in after him, your foot outstretched in a "Hien Shippu Kyaku"...

However, "Mr. X" grabs your foot and does a Judo Flip of his own to launch you back into the corner. Though you recovery-roll out of it, you have to block low at the "Standing Wind Slicers" "Mr. X" throws out at you, each one feeling a bit like an overly-sharp butter knight trying to cut through your arms as he tries to rush towards you with an aerial assault, another strong "Wind Slicer" trying to cut through you... However, he seems to linger in the air and you hit him with a "Strong Kohou" as he falls back down, the trail of electricity hitting him more than your fist as he doesn't try to do a "Recovery Roll" while you land slightly awkwardly, your balance not quite back to you as you stumble a little and he seemingly springs back up and hits you with a string of kicks, then lands a "Buzzsaw Cutter" to knock you back and away from him as you land fairly hard on the floor, "Mr. X" launching a single "Standing Wind Slicer" at you as you wonder whther it's safer to try and get up to block it or just stay on the ground in case it harmlessly goes over you (As it doesn't quite hit the ground itself, travelling along Mr. X/Draco's arc of his arm instead)...

===

>Your Health: 69%

>Mr. X/Draco's Health: 73%

>Your Ki: 4%, 1 Bar of Ki

>Mr. X/Draco's Ki: 22%, 1 Bar of Ki

===

>>31494575

>A. Stay down on the floor, then try to do a Tani Otoshi on him and follow it up with either a Hien Shippu Kyaku, a Raijin Lightning Rush or a
Ryuuko Rambuu (Roll 4d100 for Bluff, Speed, Attack Damage & Luck that the follow-up attack will connect; Uses 1 Bar of Ki if the Ranbuu is chosen among the options within the vote itself)

>B. Hop back up to your feet and try to block his onslaught of attacks, counter-hitting and throwing Mr. X when you can as you try to regain your focus and balance (Roll 3d100 for Speed, Evasion & Defense)

>C. Get up and hop away from Mr. X/Draco's projectile, then launch at him with a "Raijin Sprint", following up with either another Kohou, a Tani Otoshi throw or another "Raijin Lightning Rush" (Roll 4d100 for Speed, Evasion, Attack Damage & Luck that your Raijin Sprint can pass through whatever attack your opponent has up his sleeve)

>D. Stay on the ground, then get up and try to move in and out of Mr. X/Draco's attack range, mixing in offense & defense as well as eschewing the more acrobatic moves in your arsenal, as your balance doesn't seem strong enough to consistently land them tonight... (Roll 4d100 for Speed, Defense, Evasion & Attack Damage)

Rolled 68, 39, 50, 38 = 195

>>31494754
>A. Stay down on the floor, then try to do a Tani Otoshi on him and follow it up with either a Hien Shippu Kyaku, a Raijin Lightning Rush or aRyuuko Rambuu (Roll 4d100 for Bluff, Speed, Attack Damage & Luck that the follow-up attack will connect; Uses 1 Bar of Ki if the Ranbuu is chosen among the options within the vote itself)

Ryuuko Ranbuu FTW.

Rolled 34, 35, 31, 68 = 168

>>31494754

>A. Stay down on the floor, then try to do a Tani Otoshi on him and follow it up with either a Hien Shippu Kyaku, a Raijin Lightning Rush or a
Ryuuko Rambuu (Roll 4d100 for Bluff, Speed, Attack Damage & Luck that the follow-up attack will connect; Uses 1 Bar of Ki if the Ranbuu is chosen among the options within the vote itself)

Ranbuu, because we need to end this fight ASAP and I don't think that the other attacks have the built-in speed to combo off the OTG throw IMHO.

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>>31494754
>>31494935
>>31494871

Unfortunately, I have to commute Anons; I'll be back within the hour... Also, voting is open until I can get back to my house (Current voting tally is 2-0-0-0 for Option A BTW).

Rolled 20, 25, 99 = 144

>>31494754

>B. Hop back up to your feet and try to block his onslaught of attacks, counter-hitting and throwing Mr. X when you can as you try to regain your focus and balance (Roll 3d100 for Speed, Evasion & Defense)

Rolled 9, 97, 22, 35 = 163

>>31494754
a

Rolled 100, 24, 11, 54 = 189

>>31494754

>D. Stay on the ground, then get up and try to move in and out of Mr. X/Draco's attack range, mixing in offense & defense as well as eschewing the more acrobatic moves in your arsenal, as your balance doesn't seem strong enough to consistently land them tonight... (Roll 4d100 for Speed, Defense, Evasion & Attack Damage)

Gotta mix it up IMHO.

Rolled 60, 85, 60, 90 = 295

>>31494754

>A.

Hien Shippu Kyaku.

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>>31496385
>>31495417
>>31494935
>>31494871

Apologies for the delay Anons; My lap-top had to install a few updates that will (Hopefully!) make it run a little bit smoother than it has been lately...

Anyway, Option A wins the vote with the Ryuuko Ranbuu DM being the attempted follow-up attack unless there's any objection while I type up the next update...

>Pic Sorta-Related: A look into one particularly amusing case of "Dice Fail" early on in KOF Quest.

>>31497339

You still with us QM? Or did your laptop fry (Or sonething, given your recent luck)?

>>31498960

Still with y'all, but I had to stop EVERYTHING and help tend to a friend who had suffered a fairly nasty fall... He's OK right now, but I had to tend to his bruises and bandage him up.

>>31496385
>>31495417
>>31494935
>>31494871

You lay down on the ground as "Mr. X's" projectile harmlessly flies over you, giving you an opportunity to try and throw him with a Tani Otoshi and catch him off-guard by the fact that you're flat on your back and close enough to really make a go at grabbing him.

Though he seemingly takes the bait you had set and tries to slide towards your feet, you spring up to your feet and fall forward, grabbing Mr. X out of his attack and doing your own take on a Judo-inspired flipping throw before landing on your feet as he briefly flies through the air... Which is precisely when you decide to take one hell of a risk by running towards Mr. X, betting on the idea that he'll try to do a mid-air recovery by landing a Ryuuko Ranbuu on him, intent on ending this fight sooner rather than later...

Amazingly, your plan worked to perfection as while Mr. X recovered to get back on his feet, you're lightning-fast speed was too much for him to try and block your incoming barrage of punches and kicks, unconsciously yelling "ORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORA!" just like you had when you had fought him over three months ago before finishing your "Normal" 13-Hit combination with a "Strong" Kohou, sending him skyward as you stop to take a breath, a grim feeling of satisfaction as you watch him struggle to get back up after that...

"You were tougher back when I fought ya' last time!" you yell as you look around to see Mai & "Blue Mary" looking on, not quite sure of what to make of you fighting "Mr. X" and gaining the upper hand so easily.

"Wot? He WANTED to fight me" you reply as the announcer/referee steps in to start "Counting" Mr. X out...

===

>Your Health: 70%

>Mr. X's Health: 48%

>Your Ki: 0%

>Mr. X's Ki: 5%, 2 Bars of Ki

===

>>31499548

>A. Keep your distance and try to do some light meditation while the referee counts Mr. X out (Roll 2d100 for Luck that Mr. X stays down for the Count and for how successful your meditation is in restoring health & Ki) (1-25 = No Gain) (26-50 = Slight gain [Under 10%]) (51-75 = Moderate Gains [Around 25% to Health & Ki]) (76-100) = Large Gains [Up to 50% Recovery to Health & Ki])

>B. Talk smack to Mr. X and see if your words can make him lose the will to fight you (Roll 2d100 for Intimidation & Luck that you don't end up pissing him off and only making Mr. X come back stronger) (Write-In Dialogue encouraged with this Vote)

>C. Ask him if he wants to call the fight off; If he doesn't try to keep away from him as you can guess that he'll want to go on the offense to try and claw his way back into the "Lead" of this fight (Roll 4d100 for Speed, Defense, Evasion & Counter-Attack Damage)

>D. Ask Mai if she wants to wreck this guy's arse with you (If she says yes, gain direct control of Mai Shiranui for the next possible "Round" of the fight) (Roll 2d100 for Persuasion & Luck that's she'll agree)

>E. Something Else... ("Write-In" Vote)

Rolled 66, 79 = 145

>>31499811

>B. Talk smack to Mr. X and see if your words can make him lose the will to fight you (Roll 2d100 for Intimidation & Luck that you don't end up pissing him off and only making Mr. X come back stronger) (Write-In Dialogue encouraged with this Vote)

"Stick to racin' cars and bikes ya' wanker."

Rolled 29, 90 = 119

>>31499811

>B. Talk smack to Mr. X and see if your words can make him lose the will to fight you (Roll 2d100 for Intimidation & Luck that you don't end up pissing him off and only making Mr. X come back stronger) (Write-In Dialogue encouraged with this Vote)

"Hey Richard! You guys serve Humble Pie? Because this guy needs his fill of it!"

Rolled 16, 14, 6, 29 = 65

>>31499811
>C. Ask him if he wants to call the fight off; If he doesn't try to keep away from him as you can guess that he'll want to go on the offense to try and claw his way back into the "Lead" of this fight (Roll 4d100 for Speed, Defense, Evasion & Counter-Attack Damage)

No need to be a dick to this guy... But if he wants to fight? Fuck it, we'll keep fighting.

Rolled 21, 100 = 121

>>31499811

>A. Keep your distance and try to do some light meditation while the referee counts Mr. X out (Roll 2d100 for Luck that Mr. X stays down for the Count and for how successful your meditation is in restoring health & Ki)

Rollin' for regeneration.

Rolled 42, 46 = 88

>>31500476

>Dat Nat 100

Holy SHIT.

>>31499811

>A.

Rolled 56, 9 = 65

>>31499811

>B. Talk smack to Mr. X and see if your words can make him lose the will to fight you (Roll 2d100 for Intimidation & Luck that you don't end up pissing him off and only making Mr. X come back stronger) (Write-In Dialogue encouraged with this Vote)

"Ya' gotta try harder'n THAT mate... Oh yeah, you LIKE gettin' beat up don'tcha?"

Rolled 15, 50 = 65

>>31499811

>A. Keep your distance and try to do some light meditation while the referee counts Mr. X out (Roll 2d100 for Luck that Mr. X stays down for the Count and for how successful your meditation is in restoring health & Ki)

Let's see if he can go down for the count and we can utilize the 100 towards healing...

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>>31500663
>>31500522
>>31500476
>>31500064
>>31499965
>>31500613

And it looks like yet another TIE... Vote to break it? Or possibly combine the votes /tg/?

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>>31501119

>TFW No Tie-Breaker Votes

Rolled 70, 96 = 166

>>31501119
A, just to capitalize on that Nat 100. Also,
>I'm no monster. I'm Australian!

>>31502419
I noticed that Katja, when going for the Ryuuko Ranbu, doesn't call out "Kyokugenryuu Ougi!" (Kyokugen-style secret technique!) like most other Kyokugen practitioners.

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>>31502593
>>31500522
>>31500476
>>31500663

OKAY! Option A wins the vote with an update (Or two, or six...) on the way.

>>31502665

Well, for one she's kind of got a beef with the Dojo; For another, she never was "Properly" taught how to do a Ryuuko Ranbuu (She created hers from the ground up). Furthermore, her take on it is more like a " Hokuto Hyaku Retsu Ken" rather than a straight-up Ranbuu...

>>31502593
>>31500663
>>31500522
>>31500476

Despite the feeling in your gut, you decide to try to tune everything out for a moment: The crowd cheering you on, Blue Mary & Mai Shiranui possibly talking shit/chastising you for fighting Andrew Draco (AKA "Mr. X"), the announcer giving Draco a boxing-style "Count-Out"... All of it seemingly washes away from your mind as you close your eyes and try to concentrate on yourself, your mind and body buzzing from the excitement of possibly putting "Mr. X" down for the win.

Slowly, you can feel your health and vigor restore itself as you tap into your inner Ki, feeling that it's rather... "Restless?" "Unrestrained?" "Intermittent?" Or simply "Ill at Ease?" as you try to channel and possibly calm it down, the sound of the Referee/Announcer feeling as though it came from inside of a goldfish bowl filled with water as you take a few breaths, then feel MUCH better as you open your eyes just in time to see "Mr. X" get up and talk to the ref/announcer, then quietly walk out of the fighting stage and head for the Men's Room.

"Ladies, it has come to my attention that the current champion, Mr. X. has officially conceded the current..." the announcer states over the microphone as you can't quite believe that Draco would quit so easily... But you shake smile when the announcer speaks up and yells "Your winner, the challenger... KAT-SHAAAAAAAAA HARTKARN!", raising a fist in the air as you try to ignore the announcer butchering your name AGAIN as Mary & Mai head over.

"That was a hell of a shocker" Mary says as she pats you on the back like the old friend you'd honestly like to be. "How'd it go? We only just got out to catch the finish..."

Running into unforseen connection issues Anons, hence the late reply...

>>31504186

"Well, It's kind of hard to say" you truthfully admit, not wanting to tell her that you started attacking before the match officially started just yet as you look around to see if Draco's come out of the bathroom just yet, an awful feeling in your gut as part of you wants to ell Mary that you might need her to act as a bodyguard of-sorts for a night...

You put that thought in the back of your mind for a moment as you tell Mary & Mai "I'dunno, I guess it was somethin' he said to me that got me goin': "Are you going to fight me like I'm a man? or like I'm a monster?" you start to explain, thoughMai cuts you off for a second.

"So you let your inner edge loose, huh?"

"Nah, just showed'em that I'm no monster. I'm Australian..." you reply, then admit "If he fights like THAT in the tournament though he better stick to racin' cars and bikes..."

"He told you about that, huh?" Mai asks as you walk back to the bar with her ad Mary.

"Not really, just had a chance to look at the front page of nearly every paper this mournin' and saw his ugly mug on it" you reply, again looking around to see if Draco's come out of the bathroom yet...

Mary sighs and says "Yeah... Sucks that the press 'round here picked up on him because he's a local doing well", hinting at the fact that "The Paragon Group" own one of South Town's leading newspaper publishers as you grab your jack and fold it on your lap.

You nod at that as Mai curiously puts a hand on your shoulder, then softly starts to tell you "Thanks for the gesture and all, but" with a whisper, though she stops when you glare at her for just a second too long...

===

>Time Over! YOU WIN!

>Your Health: 100%

>Your Ki: 35%, 1 Bar of Ki

===

>>31505056

>A. Tell Mai that you fought Draco for yourself, NOT her... Then ask Mary if you could either room with her tonight or have her sleep over, because you're getting nervous at Draco's conspicuous absence...

>B. Keep staring at Mai, hoping that your gesture gets across the notion that while you think she's a mighty fine looking lady, you just aren't interested in her AND you fought for another reason... Then ask Mary if you can get a ride home.

>C. Give Mai a hug and a kiss on the cheek, telling her that she's welcome to stay a night at your place if she needs to before asking Mary to ride you home, explaining what you're feeling about Draco's absence from The Pao Pao Cafe and see what she recommends to do.

>D. Roll your eyes at whatever she's thinking, then ask her or Mary if they want to go a practice round with you, as you feel up to one last fight before turning in for tonight (Roll 1d100 for Luck that they'll agree to spar with you) (Please specify whether to ask Mary or Mai with this vote)

>>31505285
>C. Give Mai a hug and a kiss on the cheek, telling her that she's welcome to stay a night at your place if she needs to before asking Mary to ride you home, explaining what you're feeling about Draco's absence from The Pao Pao Cafe and see what she recommends to do.
Make sure to note that Katja has her own beef with Draco. That said, Katja will be the bigger woman here, even though Mai's been a bitch to her for, like, 75% of the quest. Plus, Mai brought this mess on herself, and Katja had to help clean it up.

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>>31505349

Going with this if there aren't any other votes soon...

>TFW Gif-Related is no longer canon thanks to KOF XIII.

>>31505285
>>31506158

>C. Give Mai a hug and a kiss on the cheek, telling her that she's welcome to stay a night at your place if she needs to before asking Mary to ride you home, explaining what you're feeling about Draco's absence from The Pao Pao Cafe and see what she recommends to do.

[/u/-goggles Intensify][/spoiper]

Rolled 28

>>31505285
>>D. Roll your eyes at whatever she's thinking, then ask her or Mary if they want to go a practice round with you, as you feel up to one last fight before turning in for tonight (Roll 1d100 for Luck that they'll agree to spar with you) (Please specify whether to ask Mary or Mai with this vote)
No.

Rolled 2

>>31505285

>D. Roll your eyes at whatever she's thinking, then ask her or Mary if they want to go a practice round with you, as you feel up to one last fight before turning in for tonight (Roll 1d100 for Luck that they'll agree to spar with you) (Please specify whether to ask Mary or Mai with this vote)

Tbe fuck is with this Yiri bullshit? We should be KICKING Mai's asd, not blowing smoke up it...

>>31507357
>>31507549
We're still in our nice clothes from the gala, and we don't want to get injured a week before the tournament. Besides, Mai's just kinda had much of her world smashed in front of her; she doesn't need someone else turning away from her.

>>31507651
That said, a kiss is probably a little much.

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>>31507651

True... But we DID somehow fight and beat Draco whilst wearing these "Nice Clothes" and it IS all up to the players deciding what they want to do. And yeah, I agree with >>31507711 in that I shouldn't have added the "Kiss" part to Option C (I'll ignore it if enough say to do so).

>>31505349
>>31506424
>>31507549
>>31507357

And it's another TIE... vote to break it? Or combine(/Compromise)? It's all in your hands now Anons (And Tiger).

>Pic Sorta-Related; One of the many posters up in and around The Pao Pao Cafe's

Rolled 78

>>31507802

Honestly? Go for a combination at this point.

>>31507802
Reiterating C. After attempted suicide in the gym in the morning, the attempted kidnapping in the afternoon, the gala in the evening, and Draco going 0-2 just now, it'd be safe to call it a night.

>>31506424

Sticking with my vote from >>31507802 (Though probably with the "/u/-goggles" turned down).

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>>31508898
>>31508707
>>31506424
>>31505349
>>31507802

OK, looks like Option C wins the vote unless more come in shortly...

>>31508898
>>31508707
>>31506424
>>31505349

You stare at Mai for a little bit longer, though you hold off giving her any harsh words just yet; Instead, you give her a hug and a slight peck on her cheek, seemingly re-affirming what she was thinking about while giving Mary a wink, her widened eyes slowly narrowing back to normal...

That's when you break away from Mai and tell her "Listen... I know you're going through some shit right now, and I'll always thank'ya for helpin' me get on the right track to being the woman I always wanted t'be and offer up advice... But let's get real 'ere: I didn't fight that guy fer'ya or somethin' like that, I did it for ME, for my own personal beef I've got with your so-called "Friend"...", pausing slighly to gather your thoughts. "But if ya' know that if you a need a place t'crash tonight or whatever, then you can always ring me up while I've still got a phone and a place t'stay, OK?"

Mai nods, then sighs and says "I know, I know..."

"Honey, if you REALLY knew, you wouldn't be here would'ya?" you ask.

Mai shakes her head and replies "No, I wouldn't... I would be with Andy", looking up into your eyes as she asks "I just know that he still loves me, even after all that's happened... Right?"

You don't answer her right away, hugging her tight for a little bit before whispering "Sure, sure... Just give him space to clear his head", fighting the urge to yell "OF COURSE he'd come crawlin' back to a complete nutter like you!" in a sarcastic voice...

You let it drop and take a long yawn, the thoughts of you verbally berating Mai vanishing as you look to Mary and ask "Y'mind if I get a ride back home now? I'm startin' to feel it after that last fight..."

Mary nods and says "OK" as you gently push Mai away from you and slip your jacket on, Mai admitting "I think... Yeah, I think I'll take you up on that offer tonight" before following you and Mary out through the Cafe and into the brisk night air.

>>31509219

You lean close to Mary and whisper "I think Draco might be settin' us all up" as the three of you walk to the small parking lot out in the back o The Pao Pao Cafe, the night lights of the city feeling slightly more ominous than usual...

Mary nods and replies "You mind if I stay with you too? I want to help out and act as a "Protection Agent" and write off enough hour of it on my tax return..." as the three of you find Mary's bike & Mai's sedan (Actually Andy Bogard's, but "Oh Well" as far as Mai's concerned) in the parking lot.

You hop on after Mary kick-starts her 'bike into life, Mai starting up her car with no real trouble either as Mary says "I gotta thank you for cleaning this shit all up tonight, even if you didn't mean to" as she rides out into traffic again, Mai following her.

"Yeah... Y'think she knows that she brought this mess on herself yet?" you ask, confident that the distance you have riding as a passenger on Mary's bike would be enough to muffle anyone from trying to "Bug" you.

"I'dunno, I could never be 100% accurate about what Mai's thinking" Mary replies as you hit a stoplight. "None of us can, just like how there's a little bit of angels or devils in ALL of us."

You nod at that and just pray that you can hang on long enough to not fall asleep and fall off Mary's bike as she rides back to "The Imperial", closing your eyes at the sound of her going through the gears while riding, a short dream about what your own Triumph Thruxton will sound like after getting fitted with new exhaust pipes... Eventually, Mary taps you on the shoulder and you miraculously wake up on her bike in the middle of "The Imperial's" parking garage, Mai already out of "Her" car and waiting for the two of you...

You rub your eyes and yawn once more, then do a few more quick stretches before getting off the bike and walking towards one of the front entrances, checking in at the hotel lobby and explaining that you have guests for the night as Mary & Mai follow.

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>>31510049

You hang around for a minute or two for Mai & Mary, then motion them to follow you as you head back up to your room and home for now, telling the girls "Feel free to crash in any beds and/or sofas y'find, use whatever covers and pillows you want and make yourself at home; I'm goin' to bed" just as the elevator door opens and the three of you walk into "Your" pad.

You look at them and take a few minutes to say your good-nights to Mai & Blue Mary. then head towards your room and start stripping down to your panties, so tired that you don't even bother to find a pair of pajamas to put on and snuggle under the covers, slowly drifting off to sleep...


>A. Wake up early in the next morning as Katja Hartkern, then do some stretches to try and keep your body from seizing up on you from what you did yesterday...

>B. Go on a "Dream Sequence" as Katja Hartkern, waking up on 5/23.

>C. Assume the role of....? ("Write-In" to determine which character to gain control uf as Katja sleeps off her wild and jam-packed day...)

>D. Something Else...("Write-In" Vote)

>E. Time-Skip ahead 6 Days and play through the last day before the start of "The King of Fighters: Infinite Match" as Katja Hartkern, getting a detailed summary of the events that packed your week...

===

>Pause Updates

Thanks to all that participated today, but I need to head to sleep slightly earlier than I had expected...

Regardless, if this thread is around when I wake up, updates will resume at 8:30 AM PST, 11:30 AM EST; If the thread 404's during the night, expect a new one at the usual 9 AM/Noon start time.

Either way, good night and sleep well /tg/!

>>31510303
>A. Wake up early in the next morning as Katja Hartkern, then do some stretches to try and keep your body from seizing up on you from what you did yesterday...

Morning bump

>>31510303
>A. Wake up early in the next morning as Katja Hartkern, then do some stretches to try and keep your body from seizing up on you from what you did yesterday...

>>31510303

>B. Go on a "Dream Sequence" as Katja Hartkern, waking up on 5/23.

Ha-HA! Time for shenanigans!

>>31510303

>B. Go on a "Dream Sequence" as Katja Hartkern, waking up on 5/23.

Life is but a dream, after all...

>>31510303

>E. Time-Skip ahead 6 Days and play through the last day before the start of "The King of Fighters: Infinite Match" as Katja Hartkern, getting a detailed summary of the events that packed your week...

Get this shit started already.

>>31510303

>C.

Tsuyako Horikawa, because it's been a while since we've checked in on her home life with Fiona and her mom...

>>31510303

>C. Assume the role of....? ("Write-In" to determine which character to gain control uf as Katja sleeps off her wild and jam-packed day...)

Seconding >>31516068; Let's see what the fat Sakura Kusagano wannabe's up to tonight.

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>>31516112
>>31516068
>>31515962
>>31514422
>>31514394
>>31511060

And what a way to start the day with a rare Three-Way-TIE... Vote to break it /tg/! (Or possibly combine up to two of the votes? Or even all three? Either way, VOTE!)

>>31510303
>>31516158
>>A. Wake up early in the next morning as Katja Hartkern, then do some stretches to try and keep your body from seizing up on you from what you did yesterday...
Problem: solved.

>>31516158

>A.

I say lay off the dreams until like the night before the match withDuck King, Lucky & Heavy D!

>>31516458
We can probably spare one over the course of the week, since Draco confirmed everything our dreams told us: that there is/was a woman named Katherine Hart who looks almost exactly like us and was romantically involved with Draco for some time. Don't think I missed the name parallel between Katja Hartkern and Katherine Hart, either.

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>>31516764

I can definitely say that we've got one more dream sequence before the tournament starts... When it happens though is up to the participants.

>>31516292
>>31516458

OK, going with Option A unless there's a rash of voters coming in right now...

>>31516819

Anon from >>31515962 here. Please change my vote to Option A please. Thanks.

>>31517152
>>31516458
>>31516292
>>31514394
>>31511060

>Weeks until the start of "The Infinite Match": 1 (7 Days)

>Weeks until your fight with "The Soul of the Streets Team": 1 (7 Days)

>Date: Wednesday, May 23rd

>Updates officially resume

>You now resume direct control of Katja Hartkern

You wake from a dreamless sleep when your alarm clock goes off an hour and a half earlier than usual, your body curiously straining to shut it off as it feels like your body's made out of interconnected stone slabs instead of limbs, a neck, a torso, an abdomen and a pelvis today... Which is when you remember your work-out from yesterday as you feel your way around your bed, slowly getting up and doing some stretches to try and get your body limber again (Audible cracks and creaks coming from your shoulders, neck and legs most of all).

However, it takes you a solid twenty minutes to even get to a point where you feel like you could do your "Warm-up" stretching routine, the smells of something wonderful wafting through your door as it feels curiously humid this morning... Which is when you spot Mai Shiranui step out of your shower clad in a slightly too-small bath towel, turning away from her as you start your warm-up stretches at half the speed you normally do them.

"Oops! Sorry... I didn't think you were up yet" she says as you shrug, your back turned as you try to hide a slight reddening of your cheeks (As while you don't particularly care for how Mai's treated you for like, 75% of the time you've known her, you can't deny her physical appeal anymore).

"Nah, it's awright... It feels like I got ran over by a truck though" you drowsily reply as you try to recall why you're alarm went off so early though...

"But it feels good doesn't it?" she asks as you continue through your routine. "You work out in the buff though?"

"Yeah, I guess so... I'm usually not privy to guests and all" you tell her as you jut your chest out and pull your arms out and back away from you.

>>31518047

"You don't mind, do ya'?" you ask as you start to get into the slightly more acrobatic part of your warm-up stretches, not seemingly catching that Mai's a bit jealous (Or possibly insecure) at your topless work-out.

"Not at all" she replies as she walks out of the room, the smell of one HELL of a spread from the kitchen filling the room.

"Fuckin' 'ell girl, you keep starin' at me like that? Why WOULDN'T I at least try to be friendly?" you quietly think out loud as you transition into your normal pace, finishing up your stretching routine at just past 7:15 AM, then grab on a pair of pants and a shirt to throw on before you head out into the kitchen.

Your eyes widen at the small mountain of French Toast, Bacon, Hashbrowns, Fruit and Sweet Rolls artfully arranged around the dining table as "Blue Mary" admits "I just couldn't resist the smells from that cafe downstairs today... You don't mind that I ordered in, do you?"

"Nah, I'm gettin' this gratis from Robert" you reply, recalling the last time you tried to actually pay for a breakfast you had gotten downstairs as you grab a small plate and start munching on a couple of pieces of french toast with a few dollops of maple syrup to get that dry taste out of your mouth.

"He must really like you then" Mary replies as she finishes up her meal, then goes for a small sweet roll.

"Nah, I just think he's tryin' to make up for his sensei's wrongs" you reply in between a few syrupy bites. "It's in his character to try and make everybody happy, y'know?"

Mary nods at that, then asks "You get any calls from Seth yet? Or any from that guy down at the department?"

You pause at that, then truthfully reply "Actually... Let me go check" as you get up and walk back over to your room, grabbing your cellphone and checking through your messages and call-log as you slowly walk back out front, a missed call from a restricted number being the only thing new in either.

>>31518390

You shrug at that, then sit back down at the table and tell Mary "Well, one missed call but it's probably just from a debt collector or a creditor" before starting to eat again. "I DO have to get to the highway patrol's offices soon though... Gotta get interviewed for a little bit about what happened yesterday with that mug of a driver tryin' to take us out."

Mary nods again as she finishes up her sweet roll, then says "You know which station to go to?"

You shake your head, but tell her "I know that they used Brown & Green cars and bikes though."

Mary stops for a moment, then says "Oh... OK, I can lead you to where that is if you want."

"Sure" you reply as Mai steps out in the dress that she had on last night, sitting down next to you and

"Couldn't resist either eh?"

"Well, when your both done stuffing

She nods and admits "It's the strangest thing... I've always been trying to keep my figure as girlish as possible, right? So I'd watch what I eat, count calories, whatever... But when I started training with Fiona, Tsuyako & Hatsune-Dono, I eat like a damn pig and don't gain any real weight..."

"Metabolism shift maybe? Because you look damn good" you tell her as you grab a sweet roll.

"Probably... But I keep feeling like Fiona keeps trying to turn me into looking like a miniature version of her..." Mai says as she chews on a piece of French Toast, then admits "Which is, well..."

"Not quite what you had in mind?" Mary says, before grabbing her dishes and placing them in the sink.

"Yeah, I guess... I just, I'dunno, I never thought girls like Fiona or Tsuyako were all that attractive when I was growing up" Mai replies. "My parents always wanted me to be that demure beauty... Which went out the window at like 12, maybe thirteen years old when I started getting these and this", pointing to her chest and her lovely derriere.

"A thousand years of Japanese culture at work huh?" you reply, the tell her "I always got stares when I lived in Osaka..."

>>31518600

"I bet... You tower over most Japanese MEN, let alone women" she replies, then asks Mary "Is it alright if I just head out after I finish up here? I just got done talking to Hatsune-Dono and she wants me back "ASAP", whatever that is..."

"As Soon As Possible" Mary says absentmindedly, then replies "And yeah; I've got to guide Katja up to the station she's got to give a

You take a look at your phone and your eyes widen at the time, just past 7:30 as you look to Mary and ask "Could we get goin'? It's gettin' a little late to try and make it up there..."

Mary looks up at the clock, then nods nd says "I'll call ahead and tell them we'll be a little late, but it's all good if I show up with you."

"Cool" you reply, then get this nagging feeling that you should tell Mai something before you get going...

>A. Just give her a slight wink and a nudge at the fact you AREN'T interested in trying to go after her romantically (And give her shit for assuming that gay/bi/curious women IMMEDIATELY find her attractive)...

>B. Shrug and tell her that whatever happens, she can find somebody and get the feeling that she had with Andy Bogard (Or something like that; It's what all of those cheesy "Chick-Flicks" you abhor preach, right?).

>C. Try to replicate the feeling you felt when she helped you out at "Fantastique La Femme" with Shermie & Fiona as you try to think of something positive to say about her situation with Andy Bogard & Draco...

>D. Don't say anything and get ready to go ride out with Mary to that police station; Even if you've got a little breathing room, you STILL don't want to be horribly late...

>E. Something Else... ("Write-In" Vote)
>D.

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>>31518843

>"As Soon As Possible" Mary says absentmindedly, then replies "And yeah; I've got to guide Katja up to the station she's got to give answers to a few questions to about what happened yesterday."

Fixed.

>>31518843

>D. Don't say anything and get ready to go ride out with Mary to that police station; Even if you've got a little breathing room, you STILL don't want to be horribly late...

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>>31519121

Going with this f there aren't any other votes soon...

>>31518843
>>31519460

>D.

>>31518843
C.

>>31519121
>>31519941
This sounds like one of those flags where you have to say SOMETHING to make the overall situation better. This could be a missed opportunity to improve relations with Mai, and C sounds like the safest bet.

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>>31520065

I can't put it past my players if tried, huh?

>>31520026
>>31519121
>>31519941

And seems like it's yet another TIE... Vote to break it /tg/!

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>>31520195

If I tried, sorry.

>>31520195
Reiterating C.

>>31520195

Switching my vote from >>31519941 to C for expediency.

>>31520195

Anon from >>31519121 here. Please switch my vote to Option C as well.

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>>31520394
>>31520361
>>31520252
>>31520026
>>31520065


OKAY! Option C wins the vote, but unfortunately I have to commute right about now... An update should be posted within the hour.

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>>31520444

OK, THAT took for fucking EVER following getting stuck in traffic following some roadwork... However! I'm at my usual Wi-Fi Haunt and updates are OFFICIALLY on the way...

>>31522383
>>31520394
>>31520361
>>31520252
>>31520026
>>31520065

You wipe off any excess crumbs or maple syrup from your mouth before you turn to Mai and start to tell her "Listen, I know I'm gonna sound like a broken record tellin' you that I know the kinda shit you're goin' through and how rough it can be... But I do. I really do and I just, well..." you pause, taking a small amount of time to try to find the right words. "I just want to say that at times like this, ya' gotta' keep your chin up and focus on the kind of positives that could come out of somethin' like this."

"Oh yeah, REAL positive things can come out of my lover for the last ten God-damn years getting jealous of me having a male friend and DUMPING ME" Mai thinks, though she doesn't say anything as Mary quietly gets up and heads off to get dressed as you continue to try and talk to Mai, hoping that your words are having SOME kind of effect on her. "And as a possible friend to another friend? I think you need to drop whatever insecurities you have about Fiona, and Tsuyako and even me and just... Well, be yourself."

Mai nods, though she doesn't say anything as you seemingly get irritated at her "Silent Routine", though you don't quite catch that she isn't saying anything because, well, there isn't much TOO say about this already. "Look, I let you stay in tonight and clear your head over all of this because fuckin' 'ell, you, Fiona & Shermie helped me out when I was at one of the lowest points in my life and helped me start to learn how to love myself, yeah?"

"Yeah..." she meekly says, seemingly feeling worse than she had last night as the weight of your words start to press down on her conscience.

"So that's what you do; Find yourself, look towards what YOU want to have in your life now... Not what Andy Bogard wants out of you, Not what that fuck Draco wants, not what Tsuyako's mom and CERTAINLY not the press that're crackin' jokes about you and your "Image" want..."

Running into connection issues Anons; Sorry for the delayed reply.

>>31523883

You get up out of your chair and do another quick stretch, then conclude by saying "But what you want. JUST what you want... I mean shit, It's worked for me since that day; When I stopped caring about what others thought of me and what I'd say, I found this kind of, well, drive to get through anything, even bein' told that what makes me, well, me in a fight was gonna kill me if I kept using it..."

"I heard about that, yeah..." she replies as you motion to follow her back to your room, mindful that you're running a little late and need to get your clothes back on a little bit sooner rather than later (Though you keep her from following you into your room, as even you prefer to have SOME privacy)...

"You know what I told that quack when he said that t'me?" you rhetorically ask Mai through the slightly cracked door while getting out your "Kangaroo Suit" Motorcycle Leathers, gloves & boots. "I said 'Listen, I respect your advice and all and I know that you know your stuff when it comes to this... But I'm not gonna lie down and slip off into the shadows like all of those kids you treated; I'm fightin' this all the way up to the deadline'... And a week later, after findin' out that it was some fucker from Jean Gabriel's group that tried to scare me off from fightin' or whatever...?"

You pause for a moment, letting the impact of your words sink in as you get ready to go, grabbing your wallet & cellphone before you ask Mai "You saw the end of the fight I had with Draco last night, right?" as you walk out of your room.

Mai nods as she replies "That was crazy how you threw him and connected that rush combination on him... But why do you ask?"

"Because if I hadn't gotten through what you had helped me with back at Shermie's? I wouldn't have had the confidence in myself to believe that I could do that last night, or the drive to push through what's happened to me" you reply.

>>31525804
Also, STRAYA CUNT
Katja should get one of those Crocodile Dundee safari hats. King can get her fedora, and Yuri can get a straw hat to wear as a team.

Just a thought.

>>31526079

Great idea Anon...

>>31525804

You look at her and ask "I gotta get goin' now... I just hope that you can get through all this and sort it out without too much loss" and give her a hug, hoping that by being the "Bigger Woman" you hopefully lifted her spirits up the same way she did along with Fiona & Shermie back at "Fantastique La Femme" (Even though you "Sugar-Coated" her involvement a bit to try and emphasize how much her words meant to you).

Mai nods, then says "Thanks... It really means a lot to me that you'd say that after how much of a fucking bitch I've been to you."

You bite back the words "Damn RIGHT you should be sorry" as you gently give her a hug, then ask "We're still on for a sparrin' session this afternoon? Or tonight I guess..."

"Yeah... And best of luck to you in the tournament too" she replies, biting back a sob with a sigh as you break off the hug in just a little bit.

"No problem and yeah, same 'ere..." you reply, then yell "Oi! You ready t'go Mary?!"

"Yeah, just about!" you hear her reply as you ask Mai "One thing I was wonderin', but has Tsuyako ever really talked about her dad? Because I keep seein' this guy 'round here and there that could be like a muscled male version of her..."

"No, not really... Her mom doesn't really bring up her Ex-Husband either" she replies with a shrug.

you nod, then motion to Mai to walk out with you as Mary leads the two of you to the elevator, helmet in hand and putting it on as the three of you take the journey down to the lobby... After going through your usual check-in with the clerk at the head desk (Rigo again, looking like he had to pull three consecutive shifts), you head down to the parking lot, hop on your bike and follow Mary out, Mai behind you for a little bit before she heads off on her own, driving towards "La Illusion" as you follow Mary North...

>>31526529


>A. Time-Skip through the ride to the police station and questioning, resuming control as Katja Hartkern AFTER that all finishes up.

>B. Continue to play through the day normally as Katja.

>C. Assume the role of...? ("Write-In" vote to determine which character to gain control of in a side-story)

>D. Something Else... ("Write-In" Vote)

>>31526559
>>A. Time-Skip through the ride to the police station and questioning, resuming control as Katja Hartkern AFTER that all finishes up.
Though it wouldn't hurt to know just what that guy's problem was.

>>31526559
>A. Time-Skip through the ride to the police station and questioning, resuming control as Katja Hartkern AFTER that all finishes up.

>>31526559
>>B. Continue to play through the day normally as Katja.

>>31526559
>A. Time-Skip through the ride to the police station and questioning, resuming control as Katja Hartkern AFTER that all finishes up.

>>31526834
>>31527251
>>31528515

The ride up to the proper police station was pretty uneventful, though you're glad that Blue Mary had lead the way for you and smoothed things out when you had arrived, because the SFHP's were plenty mad that you were 45 Minutes late to your scheduled questioning.

Once that was all cleared up, you had an equally uneventful session, getting a few basic questions ("Did you know the person that tried to kidnap you?" "What were you doing that morning before the Kidnapping attempt?" "What do you think might've tipped you off to him trying something like this?" etc. etc.) before going into detail regarding the fact that the driver had no recollection of even being in the vicinity of the city of South Town, let alone the fact that he had attempted to take you, Yuri Sakazaki, King & Mai Shiranui hostage...

You immediately flashed on the idea that Bizuki Iijima was involved with this, but didn't try to explain her or her abilities to the highway patrol, instead learning that the driver was a man named Vincenzo "Little Vinnie" Salvatore, a former "Small-Time" Bookie/Con-Man/Loan Shark with severed mob ties that currently worked as a stunt driver for movies & television, as well as being one of the co-owners of "Wessel's Garage", the motorcycle shop that you're planning to take your bike in for later today for servicing and new parts installation (Though a part of you is reconsidering that right now...).

The session was pretty cut-and-dry after that, drinking some bottled water they had on hand and passing on the donuts they offered you, with the only other highlight of the session being the fact that you learned that "Vinnie" was out on bail with his lawyer pleading insanity (And guessing that he's probably going to win, as he claimed that he had only been in South Town 24 Hours prior to meeting up with a few older friends at The Sutherland Hilton, your mind jumping to Andrew Draco and his rogue's gallery of "Friends")...

>>31529252

You thank the friendly officers for their time as they do the same, letting you go just a shade past 10:15 AM as you hop back on your bike, wondering what you could do to pass the time, as you don't have to really be anywhere until about Noon-12:30 at "La Illusion" with King & Yuri for a quick sparring session before your practice match against "The New Gorgeous Team"...

>A. Ride out to South Town National Park and do some much-needed meditation and/or Tai Chi out in the wilderness to try and clear your mind, body & soul... (Please Specify whether to do Tai-Chi or Meditation with your Vote, then Roll 1d100 for Luck that no one will bother you at either activity)

>B. Take a cruise out and around the roads near the National Park, savoring it while you can as you're going to have to get those parts installed on your bike sooner or later...

>C. Head back to "The Imperial" and get one quick work out in before riding back out to "La Illusion" for you sparring and match.

>D. Something Else... ("Write-In" Vote)

>>31529426

>A. Ride out to South Town National Park and do some much-needed meditation and/or Tai Chi out in the wilderness to try and clear your mind, body & soul... (Please Specify whether to do Tai-Chi or Meditation with your Vote, then Roll 1d100 for Luck that no one will bother you at either activity)

Meditation pleade.

Rolled 68

>>31529426
>>A. Ride out to South Town National Park and do some much-needed meditation and/or Tai Chi out in the wilderness to try and clear your mind, body & soul... (Please Specify whether to do Tai-Chi or Meditation with your Vote, then Roll 1d100 for Luck that no one will bother you at either activity)
Tai Chi should help loosen the body and spirit some.

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>>31529743
>>31529812

Going with the Tai-Chi side of this vote as the other one didn't roll... Also, voting is still open for a tiny bit longer if there are any other anons on the way.

Rolled 15

>>31530368
>>31529426


>A.

Tai Chi.

>>31530810
>>31529812
>>31529743

You ride out to a northern part of South Town National Park, finding an entrance a little ways away from the police station and feeling curiously ill-at-ease as you pull up, the camp ground entrance feeling fairly deserted and the somehow ominous-looking trees offering enough shade to fool your senses into thinking that it's late in the afternoon rather than still early in the day...

Still, you haven't really had a chance to do some Tai Chi training in a few days and figure that this would be the easiest place to do it in, as the ride down to Meadow's park would be long enough that it would be time to leave for King's Bar for your spar by the time you got there... You take off your helmet and look around the parking lot, noting that there's a familiar-looking sportscar parked nearby as you again wonder if it's safe to try and do this here or not.

"Fuck it, I might as well" you think to yourself as you carry you helmet and keys with you and begin your descent into the woods itself, working through the trees and dense foliage as it all feels fairly familiar to you somehow, coming out to a clearing after a short walk with an impressive waterfall trickling down and leading into a raging river...

However, you don't start to begin your Tai-Chi routine just yet when you spot what looks like a person meditating on a rock under the waterfall itself, a mental image of a fight you had dreamed up one night springing to mind as you wonder if it's safe to stop here and go through it or not (As you're too far away to try and identify the man or woman under the waterfall)...

>>31531720

>A. Keep walking and see if you can try not to disturb the meditating person in question... (Roll 1d100 for Stealth)

>B. Stay where you are and start to go through your Tai-Chi Routine, hoping that the guy (Or gal) meditating won't notice or care about your presence (Roll 4d100 for Speed, Strength, Dexterity & Defense) (Rolls of 1-24 = Minus 1 across all stats) (Rolls of 25-49 = No Gain, but passes the check) (Rolls of 50-74 = +1 to a given stat) (Rolls of 75-99 = +2 to a given stat) ("Nat 100" Rolls = +3 to a given stat)

>C. Turn around and head back to your bike and ride somewhere else, because this shit's getting creepy now... Besides, the last thing you want to do is fight somebody before your sparring session with King & Yuri Sakazaki.

>D. Something Else... ("Write-In" Vote)

>E. Assume the Role of...? ("Write-In" Vote to determine which character to gain control of in a side-story)

Rolled 75, 69, 30, 85 = 259

>>31531762
>B. Stay where you are and start to go through your Tai-Chi Routine, hoping that the guy (Or gal) meditating won't notice or care about your presence (Roll 4d100 for Speed, Strength, Dexterity & Defense)
Public space, maaaan. Freedom of speech, maaaaaaan.

Rolled 23, 13, 50, 67 = 153

>>31531762
>B. Stay where you are and start to go through your Tai-Chi Routine, hoping that the guy (Or gal) meditating won't notice or care about your presence (Roll 4d100 for Speed, Strength, Dexterity & Defense)

Hope that nothing goes wrong on this...

>>31531911
>>31532447

You shrug at the person in the waterfall (Not knowing if it's a man or a woman and not really caring as long as they don't bother you) as you find a small, surprisingly level spot off to the right of the path you were walking on and set an alarm on your phone to go off in exactly One Hour, then place your helmet next to it and undo your zipper a little to get some literal breathing room and start to slowly do the first part of your Tai-Chi routine you had started learning how to do in Meadow's Park, remembering it a little as you go as you ARE slightly rusty at it...

However, with time your body starts to remember what to do as you pick up the pace a little bit, reigning in your latent Ki yet energizing it at the same time as you close your eyes and focus on the task at hand, a curious warmth flowing through your body and your hands seeming like their glowing through your closed eyes.

You feel as though you could keep doing this forever as your body's earlier creaks and groans seem to fade away, the alarm going off seemingly JUST as you were about to get to the "Fun" (IE Acrobatic and fairly difficult) part of your routine. You stop and take a cleansing breath, then squat down and open your eyes as you grab your phone and turn off your alarm, an older, grizzled-sounding voice asking you "Not bad... Tell me, where did you learn how to do that?"

You hallucinate for a moment that the older man with weathered cheeks and blonde hair you fought in a dream is talking to you for a second, though you drag your head out of the clouds your conscious had wandered off to as you grab your helmet and get up... Then feel your blood freeze as you see that very same man IS staring back at you, a inquisitive look on his face as you note that he's wearing a well-worn Green Gi with an equally well-worn Brown Hakama, with thick-looking Black "Socks" (Tabi boots, actually) and wristbands that match the socks (Along with deep horizontal scar across his chest)...

>>31533193


You don't say anything for a moment as you aren't quite sure what to expect, as while your mind says to leave IMMEDIATELY, you don't feel the same "Killing Intent"-Vibe you had in your dream...

>A. Tell him "I learned it myself" and politely head back to your bike through the other side of the wooded trail you took to get here (Roll 1d100 for Luck that he wont follow you)

>B. Truthfully tell him thatyou learned it from a man named "Slick" Sukihiro and see what he says, quietly telling him that you have to get going if he starts to ramble on a bit long...

>C. Don't say anything and just leave, as you ponder "Why the fuck are my nightmares comin' t'life all of a sudden?" (Roll 1d100 for Speed in GTFO'ing from there)

>D. Apologize for disturbing his peace of mind and quiet among the wilderness and get going; the last thing you want to do is try and provoke this guy into a fight...

>E. Tell him that you're here training for a Martial Arts tournament and ask him if he fights; Not necessarily challenging him to any kind of bout, but not wanting to look rude to him either...

>F. Something Else... ("Write-In" Vote)

>>31533229
>B. Truthfully tell him thatyou learned it from a man named "Slick" Sukihiro and see what he says, quietly telling him that you have to get going if he starts to ramble on a bit long...
No reason to lie about it. Just say we learned it from a fellow who runs a group.

Rolled 55

>>31533229

>C. Don't say anything and just leave, as you ponder "Why the fuck are my nightmares comin' t'life all of a sudden?" (Roll 1d100 for Speed in GTFO'ing from there)

10lbs of NOPE in a 5lb bag; We gotta GTFO before he Deadly Raves us for a laugh... (Unless it ISN'T gEeese Howard, of course...)

>>31533392
This is alternate colors Geese. It could be a different persone from regular red-and-white Geese.

>>31533229

>B. Truthfully tell him thatyou learned it from a man named "Slick" Sukihiro and see what he says, quietly telling him that you have to get going if he starts to ramble on a bit long...

>>31534129
>>31533289

You finally tell him "I learned it from a man who called himself "Slick Sukihiro". He ran a group down in Meadow's Park for a little while, then just upped and disappeared one day...", hoping that your honesty wins this man over.

"Hmm... It had reminded me of what I used to do when I was young and still learning from my old master, that's all" he replies as he seemingly scopes you up and down, though more of a fighter sizing up an an opponent rather than any kind of lecherous intent in his part. "You fight?" he asks.

You nod and tell him "Yes, and I'm actually going to head back into town to catch up with my sparring partners" you truthfully reply, not quite ready to leave just yet but showing that you're not in the real mood to talk...

"Which tournament are you going to compete in? Shukumei No Katakai, Garou Densetsu... The King of Fighter's maybe?" he asks, then says "Apologies for bothering you, but not many people tend to visit me out this way..."

"Yeah, the trees have a real "Horror Film" look to them to scare people off, I think" you reply with a smirk, then admit "And I'm in the King of Fighter's this year..."

"Your first time, I take it?" he asks as you start to feel the sudden urge to RUN away from this man again.

"Yes, actually... But I've trained on and off for about ten solid years now" you reply, admitting "Haven't really fought all THAT much though..."

"You started off as a pure novice though, correct? No latent talent, or mastery of Ki at an early age...?" he asks, that look from before on his face again as he holds a hand under his chin.

"Yeah mate, I only started doin' any real trainin' on my 18th Birthday... And I've been goin' ever since" you tell him with a shrug, something MUCH different about this man rather than the one from your dream.

"What style of fighting would make you wait all that long from fighting others though?" he incredulously asks, not quite believing your explanation just yet.

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>>31534511

"... Kyokugenryuu Karate, and it's part of why I don't really associate myself with them anymore" you tell him, growing slightly more annoyed at the fact you haven't left for your bike yet as minutes seem to tick away talking with this older man.

He nods at that, saying "Always had an eye for someone's wallet before spotting talent, eh? Takuma?" under his breath as he asks "Are you sure that you have to leave? Because I would like to try and test your fighting prowess here and now..."

>A. Tell him "Thanks, but no thanks" and be on your way back to "La Illusion" to spar with Yuri & King a little bit.

>B. Agree to fight this mysterious old man.

>C. Decline to fight him today, but ask if you could at a later date, using your commitments for today as an easy way out of anything fight-related today... (Roll 1d100 for Persuation)

>D. Something Else... ("Write-In" Vote)

===

>Pause Updates

Thanks to all that toughed it out and participated today... As always, if this thread last through the night, Updates will resume at around 11 AM PST, 3 PM EST tomorrow (As I have early-morning laundry to do before I can get back to a Wi-Fi hotspot in my rural town).

If the thread 404's before I can get back to it, well, a new "Round" will start up ASAP tomorrow (Check my Twitter page for updates regarding that).

Regardless, have a good night's sleep /tg/! Also forgot to add that the voting option is open until updates arrive.

>>31534603
>A. Tell him "Thanks, but no thanks" and be on your way back to "La Illusion" to spar with Yuri & King a little bit.

Rolled 50

>>31534603
>C. Decline to fight him today, but ask if you could at a later date, using your commitments for today as an easy way out of anything fight-related today... (Roll 1d100 for Persuation)

Rolled 47

>>31534603
>C. Decline to fight him today, but ask if you could at a later date, using your commitments for today as an easy way out of anything fight-related today... (Roll 1d100 for Persuation)

>>31534603
B
random special training go

Rolled 62

>>31534603
>>C. Decline to fight him today, but ask if you could at a later date, using your commitments for today as an easy way out of anything fight-related today... (Roll 1d100 for Persuation)
This'll be a good fight... but not today.

>>31534603

>B. Agree to fight this mysterious old man.

Let's take this son of a bitch down and brag about it to Yuri & King if they ask why we're late.

Rolled 36

>>31534603

>C.

Not today Howard, not today...

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>>31538628
>>31537588
>>31537156
>>31537016

OK Anons, I'm quickly checking in to announce that my schedule for today has COMPLETELY changed since last night (As my initial plans were to leave right about now, go do laundry with my roommates, then come back and get started on this quest).

However! Since I now don't have to go anywhere until 4 PM PST, The King of Fighter's Quest Round 27 (IE THis Thread) will go LIVE ASAP, with Option C winning the vote easily.

Apologies Anons; As soon as I had posted that I was ready to go, guess what? Internet connection goes out... Thankfully, it's only a temporary glitch and everything is now back online.

>>31538628
>>31537588
>>31537156
>>31537016

>Updates now resume

>You're still in direct control of Katja Hartkern

>The Date, Weeks until the star of "The Infinite Match" and Weeks until your fight with "The Soul of the Streets Team" remain unchanged from >>31518047

>Time of Day: 11:23 AM

You take a good look at this older man, visions of him throwing out projectiles much like Andrew Draco's and body-slamming you after a failed attack running through your mind... However, while you definitely would like to fight him, you just don't have the time today and tell him as much.

He pauses for a moment, a sense of deep disappointment in his mood as he says "Very well... The next time I see you around here though, I'll be expecting to fight" before walking away, seemingly grumbling about something in a low-enough voice that you can't quite make out what he's saying as he walks up a winding dirt path cut through the landscape.

"Well shit, better make sure I don't head 'round here for a day or two" you think to yourself as you turn around and head back through the suitably ominous forest and arrive back at the parking lot, your trusty Triumph Thruxton waiting for you.

You hop on the bike and ride South, making good time as you get off freeway and ride into the outskirts of South Town itself... However, you get a little lost as you try to find "La Illusion", though you're only late by about five minutes or so as you pull up to the curb just outside the entrance.

You hop off the bike, then push it out towards the alleyway beside La Illusion and rest it up next to the wall, the kick-stand helping somewhat before you take off your helmet and check your phone, finding that it's around 12:33 PM as you walk inside.

>>31540750

"Sorry I'm late mates; I had to" you start to say, though you note that it looks like you had just missed the conclusion to a pretty fierce fight, as the movable tables in the back near the small stage are missing while King & Tsuyako Horikawa help Fiona Graves up off the floor...

"Well shit, I should've got here early huh?" you yell as you walk down to the back, saying quick "Hello's" and "Hey's" to the others as you plop down into a chair off to the right of the small "Ring" King seemingly cleared out.

Fiona admits "I'm sorry Oz, I thought you weren't gonna show", though Tsuyako points out "I guess we just kind of wanted to get a quick warm-up in sooner rather than later..."

You shrug, trying to hide a creeping sense of disappointment as you ask King "Mai or Yuri 'ere yet?"

She shakes her head, though Fiona explains "I'dunno, I don't think she'll show up today... Maybe later, but I don't know WHAT the fuck her trip was last night."

"Yeah, she was acting really weird this morning..." Tsuyako adds, her red tracksuit only accentuating her preposterously ponderous figure. "Like, she didn't show up at the house until about two hours ago, wouldn't talk about what happened the previous night and just started doing training drills like crazy..."

"Yeah, even Hatsune-san had to take a short break after a while, and she's like a fucking machine when it comes to training and shit" Fiona adds as you keep mum about what really happened for now, though you smirk a little at the thought that she just might have taken your words seriously...

Though that's also when you dread the fact that she's probably going to be even stronger than you had expected if it comes down to fighting her in the tournament itself... "Hell with it, I'll cross that bridge when I get there" you ponder as you think about what to say or what you could do to try and break up the curiously "Dead" air in the room.

>>31541322

>A. Do some more stretches until either Yuri or Mai Shiranui get here, then ask one of them if they're up to sparring with you. (Please specify whether to ask to fight Yuri Sakazaki or Mai Shiranui with this vote)

>B. Tell Tsuyako that you want to take a shot at fighting her (If she's up for it, of course).

>C. Ask how the fight went and crack open a beer or two while you wait for someone else to arrive.

>D. Something Else... ("Write-In" Vote)

>E. Assume the role of...? ("Write-In" vote to determine which character to gain control of in a side-story)

>>31541339
>>A. Do some more stretches until either Yuri or Mai Shiranui get here, then ask one of them if they're up to sparring with you. (Please specify whether to ask to fight Yuri Sakazaki or Mai Shiranui with this vote)
Yuri. We haven't really spent much time with her in a while. Friendly spar'd be good.
+
Modded >C. Ask how the fight went. No beer.

>>31541339

>D. Something Else... ("Write-In" Vote)

Combine A & C, but skip the beer (For now...).

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>>31541477
>>31541723

OK, a combination of Options A & C wins the vote, with an update on the way shortly...

>>31541723
>>31541477

You decide to get up and start doing stretches, unzipping your "Kangaroo Suit" a little again before you start, then ask "So how'd the fight go?"

"It was interesting, for sure" King says to try and be cordial, though Fiona's emotions seem to run raw at her reply to that.

She sighs as she admits "I just couldn't get close enough to do some real damage... Well, that and I was worried I'd smash you through the floor."

King smirks at that and tells her "You probably would've, too... I haven't had a chance to reinforce these floors yet, as I don't think this place's really big enough to really fight in" before taking a sip from a glass of water, going through another set of "Warm-Up" stretches to pass the time.

"Huh... I take the lovely owner defended the honor and dignity of this 'ere establishment, yeah?" you half-joke, half-ask in a mockingly "Posh" accent, King smilinga s she wordlessly raises her bottle of water up as if to say "Yes".

You just about get into the halfway point of your routine when Tsuyako shrugs and starts doing her stretches with you, paying her no real attention as the phone at the bar rings. King walks over and picks it up, having a conversation with someone (Probably Yuri or Mai, you think) as you seemingly pick up the pace with your stretches, Tsuyako trying to match you for a little bit before switching back to her normal pace as King walks back over to the ersatz "Stage".

"Well, I hate to say this Katja, but Yuri's stuck doing classes at her dojo for another hour..." King says as you get into the "Home-Stretch" of your warm-up Routine, Tsuyako seemingly getting into her stride when she notices you slowing down your rhythm a little bit.

>>31543054

>A. Keep going into your "Advanced" Stretches and tell King, Fiona & Tsuyako you're gonna wait for Yuri to arrive (As you really want to try and spar with her after so long).

>B. Finish up you stretches, then offer to fight Tsuyako in a "Friendly" either outside or in "La Illusion" itself.

>C. Shrug, then tell the girls you're gonna go grab a light meal somewhere before Yuri arrives at "La Illusion".

>D. Something Else... ("Write-In" Vote)

>>31543089
B. Gotta improve our anti-grapple game.

>>31543089

>B.

Fuck it, let's fight the fat genki girl while we wait for Yuri.

>>31543089

>A. Keep going into your "Advanced" Stretches and tell King, Fiona & Tsuyako you're gonna wait for Yuri to arrive (As you really want to try and spar with her after so long).

Show off for the ladies while you wait for Yuri.

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>>31543231
>>31543728

Sorry for that delay Anons; I had gotten distracted making lunch... Anyway, Option B wins the vote while updates are on the way.

More connection issues Anons; Sorry for the delays today...

>>31543231
>>31543728

You step away from Tsuyako a little bit, content to let her go through her stretches as you get ready to possibly fight SOMEBODY today, a part of you starting to kick yourself by not taking up that old man in the park's offer...

Eventually, Tsuyako finishes stretching, then looks at you with a mischievious gleam in her eyes. "You up for a round? I promise not to give TOO many mat burns..."

You look over at King for a second, seemingly wondering if what she said about the floor breaking through could happen if you fight her... Though you get a nod that gives you the confirmation to "Have at it" and you nod at King in-turn.

"Awright..." you tell her as you crack your knuckles through your gloves, trying to sound menacing as you see Tsuyako strip off her tracksuit, revealing her usually "Scandalous" Southtown Wrestling Federation Leotard (Complete with White & Red Lace-Up Wrestling Boots and Matching Black Knee & Shoulder pads).

"How'd you do that?" you ask, not quite sure she even pulled that off as you take a few seconds to get ready to fight.

"Mai taught me after I won a bet" she replies as gives Fiona cheeky-looking wink, Fiona smirking as you eye her down and get into your normal combat stance, Tsuyako doing the same as King yells "Ready? GO!"

===

>BATTLE START!

===

>>31546286

>A. Try to rush Tsuyako down, using your lightning-quick speed and reflexes to overwhelm her offensively (Roll 3d100 for Speed, Evasion & Attack Damage)

>B. Try to get some distance between Tsuyako & Yourself, keeping her JUST out of her preferred attack range with well-placed punches and kicks (Roll 4d100 for Speed, defense, Evasion & Attack Damage)

>C. Move in and out of Tsuyako's range, trying to keep her on her toes as you mix offense & defense to try and keep her from establishing a "flow" to the fight early... (Roll 4d100 for Speed, defense, Evasion & Attack Damage)

>D. Stay away from Tsuyako and let her come to you, blocking her strikes and breaking her throws when you can (Roll 4d100 for Speed, Defense, Counter-Attack Damage & Luck that you can break her throws)

Rolled 56, 36, 8 = 100

>>31546314

>A. Try to rush Tsuyako down, using your lightning-quick speed and reflexes to overwhelm her offensively (Roll 3d100 for Speed, Evasion & Attack Damage)

#YOLO

Rolled 83, 65, 40, 13 = 201

>>31546314
>>B. Try to get some distance between Tsuyako & Yourself, keeping her JUST out of her preferred attack range with well-placed punches and kicks (Roll 4d100 for Speed, defense, Evasion & Attack Damage)

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Rolled 68, 14, 86, 6 = 174

>>31546314

>B.

>TFW we get a rematch with Tsuyako

Rolled 78, 11, 39, 64 = 192

>>31546314
B. To beat the grappler, you must zone the grappler.

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Rolled 1, 18, 3 = 22

>>31546314

>A. Try to rush Tsuyako down, using your lightning-quick speed and reflexes to overwhelm her offensively (Roll 3d100 for Speed, Evasion & Attack Damage)

>Gif Related: What I'm expecting Tsuyako to do if she ducks under a high kick or something...

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>>31547712

Don't give the QM ideas Anon...[/joke]

>>31547554
>>31547031
>>31547537

OK, Option B wins the vote; Now to find the right theme to this "Friendly"...

>Pic Unrelated simply because there aren't any characters or people out there that can convey the awe that is Tsuyako Horikawa... Time to beg in the drawthreads I guess?

>>31548042
Wasn't there a picture in a previous thread with a rather voluptuous Makoto from Street Fighter III as a "close enough" image?

>>31548091

... Oh Yeah! That one picture Johnrokk did that I can't find in my vast expanse of files... Link Related I guess: http://johnrokk.deviantart.com/art/Makoto-Alt-quot-P-E-quot-Costume-193708578

>>31547537
>>31547554
>>31547031

You stick to the tried and true fighting conventions that the Kyokugen Dojo drilled into you by backing away from Tsuyako at the start, really noticing the cramped quarters on "La Illusion" as you don't really feel any farther away and start to fight like your back's literally against the wall, kocking Tsuyako back with a "Thrust Punch", then using your "Raijin Sprint" to dash behind her and attempt a throw, though she uncannily breaks out of it and nearly hits you in the head with a lazy-looking spinning kick.

Though you block the kick, but get thrown off by how much weight was behind it and nearly get tackled by Tsuyako's incredibly fast, hunched dash towards you, hopping away from it at the last moment and countering it with a quick Ha'oh Raijinken, knocking her away from you a little but not quite causing her to get truly knocked down just yet as you again hop away, this time deliberately trying o lead her to the other side of the "Ring", hoping that she'll take the bait and

However, she stands her ground and hops up to her feet tying her almost ever-present headband up before slapping herself on the cheeks, Fiona yelling "Hang on Sue, you can't win this thing in ten seconds" as you wonder if she's going to try and make you come towards her... But instead she drops down into a low crouch, seemingly ready to try and tackle you again if you get in too close.

You test her a little by faking towards her for a step or two, but are colored impressed when she doesn't budge as you hop back away, wondering if she's charging up her Ki or something as her eyes seemingly lock and zero-in on you...

===

>Your Health: 97%

>Tsuyako's Health: 89%

>Your Ki: 28%, No Bars of Ki

>Tsuyako's Ki: 39%, No Bars of Ki

===

>>31548781

>A. Test Tsuyako's patience and stay where you are, then try to counter whatever she's got in store for you with either a "Raijin Lightning Rush", a (Weak) "Kohou" or a "Hien Shippu Kyaku (Roll 4d100 for Speed, Evasion, Attack Daamge & Luck that your attack will "Stuff" Tsuyako's) (Please specify which attack to use among those supplied with this vote)

>B. Run towards her,then try to hop away from her when she tries to land whatever attack she wants to land, as you seemingly have the speed on her right now to out-maneuver Tsuyako (Even in a cramped space like this...) (Roll 3d100 for Speed, Evasion & Counter-Attack Damage)

>C. Simply wait it out and try to talk a little friendly smack at Tsuyako, not even trying to fight her for a second before you try to defend her attack and go for a Tani-Otoshi, possibly sneaking in a follow-up strike from there (Roll 3d100 for Speed, Defense & Attack Damage) ("Write-In" Dialogue is encouraged with this vote)

>E. Run in and try to rush her down, confident that whatever you've got is going to counter her telegraphed attack cleanly... Right? (Roll 4d100 for Speed, Evasion, Attack Damage & Luck that your attack will "Stuff" Tsuyako's)

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Rolled 25, 31, 84, 92 = 232

>>31548781
That's the one.

>>31548996
>A. Test Tsuyako's patience and stay where you are, then try to counter whatever she's got in store for you with either a "Raijin Lightning Rush", a (Weak) "Kohou" or a "Hien Shippu Kyaku (Roll 4d100 for Speed, Evasion, Attack Daamge & Luck that your attack will "Stuff" Tsuyako's)
Hien Shippu Kyaku. Also, mix with C:
>You put some red mittens on, and you look like a king crab from here.
>Is that a low center of gravity, or are you just happy to see me?
>Like a puppy waiting for her favorite ball to be thrown!

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Rolled 9, 57, 61, 32 = 159

>MFW No "Something Else" Option.

You're slippin' Weasel.

>>31548996

>A. Test Tsuyako's patience and stay where you are, then try to counter whatever she's got in store for you with either a "Raijin Lightning Rush", a (Weak) "Kohou" or a "Hien Shippu Kyaku (Roll 4d100 for Speed, Evasion, Attack Daamge & Luck that your attack will "Stuff" Tsuyako's)

Hien Shippu Kyaku I guess... Also seconding the Anon from >>31549192 for some smack talk: "Is that a low center of gravity, or are you just happy to see me?"

Rolled 100, 44, 16, 11 = 171

>>31548996

>E. Run in and try to rush her down, confident that whatever you've got is going to counter her telegraphed attack cleanly... Right? (Roll 4d100 for Speed, Evasion, Attack Damage & Luck that your attack will "Stuff" Tsuyako's)

#YOLO #SWAG #IDGAF

Rolled 27, 55, 56, 2 = 140

>>31548996

>A.

Also, I don't really give a shit about what we say to Tsuyako... Speaking of which, is her mom confirmed to be with Yashiro & Shermie for the tournament? Or what?

>>31549632
I think Hatsune is just spectating this time, and I don't think Yashiro and Shermie ever declared their third man in front of us.

Rolled 95, 89, 64, 100 = 348

>>31549540

>>TFW Nat 100

What the hell, let's go for it!

>>31548996

>E. Run in and try to rush her down, confident that whatever you've got is going to counter her telegraphed attack cleanly... Right? (Roll 4d100 for Speed, Evasion, Attack Damage & Luck that your attack will "Stuff" Tsuyako's)

If we can shore up the other stats this'll be the best bet IMHO.

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>>31549701

Too bad...

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Rolled 44, 39, 79, 23 = 185

>>31548996

>E. Run in and try to rush her down, confident that whatever you've got is going to counter her telegraphed attack cleanly... Right? (Roll 4d100 for Speed, Evasion, Attack Damage & Luck that your attack will "Stuff" Tsuyako's)

Wreck her fat ass and let's GO QM.

>>31549829
Wouldn't you be happy enough watching your daughter compete in the world's biggest and most prestigious tournament?

Speaking of, Fiona and Tsuyako never explained how their pre-tournament face turn is gonna work.

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>>31549459

Yeah, I meant for there to be and Option D that was the "Something Else" vote and only caught that it was missing AFTER posted it...

>>31549192

Danke.

>>31549985
>>31549779
>>31549632
>>31549540

OK, looks like a pretty fierce TIE right now... Vote to break it /tg/!

Rolled 67, 38, 39, 34 = 178

>>31550095
Changing from A to E. Crushing her technique with overwhelming offense should be interesting.

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Test Post.

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My god... IT WORKS! 4chan X Really FUCKING WORKS!!!

>>31550192
>>31549985
>>31549779
>>31549540

OK! The King of Fighter's Quest Round 27 is OFFICIALLY back on and updates will resume shortly, with Option E taking the vote by a slim margin (Though it might've been a lack of votes or postage that helped that out)...

>Pic Unrelated

>>31550192
>>31549985
>>31549779
>>31549540

"Is that a low center of gravity, or are you just happy to see me?" you quip as you try to break Tsuyako's focus with your light razzing, though once more she practically sits motionless, her legs looking like they're starting to cramp up as the mood of the fight changes in an instant.

Tsuyako smiles back a you for a moment as she registers what you had just said, though when you not that she STILL hasn't moved an inch from where she squats (Well, MOST of her body hasn't moved anyway), you figure it's time to try something more than just waiting around to try and see if she'll crack under the strain her hamstrings and tendons are probably going through:

You run towards her as fast as you can, seemingly "Riding the Lightning" even now as Tsuyako springs forth as though she was shot out of a cannon, her arms outstretched as she tries to grab you... However, you knock her out of the attack with a strong Hien Shippu Kyaku kick, knocking her down HARD onto the floor, seemingly shaking the foundation of the whole building as the sound almost echoes throughout "La Illusion".

Curiously enough, you don't really care about any of that though as you focus on starting up an unrelenting offense, Tsuyako seemingly spooked at how you had almost effortlessly countered her as you use your speed advantage to REALLY pin her down after a botched "Recovery Roll" on her part, starting with a Thrust Punch, then cancelling it into a quick Ha'oh Raijinken before following THAT up with another Hien Shippu Kyaku (As there just wasn't enough space for a Raijin Lightning Rush for you to feel comfortable using it)...

However, Tsuyako regained enough of her balance and composure to block the last few hits of the Kyaku and suplex you into the wall directly behind her, bouncing you up off the wall to set up a second throw that drives you into the floor head-first, that hangover you never felt like having this morning coming to you with a vengeance...

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>>31552829

Though your head starts to pound and your vision's blurry for a moment, you roll away from Tsuyako as she misses her follow-up attack yet again, really feeling like her hits did a number on you as you get up and try to stare her down once more.

A part of you knowing that while she can't match you as far as speed goes, her damage output seems to be equal or even slightly higher than yours you find yourself trying to put up a strong front in case she tries something again... Though now it feels like she's almost playful and nearly dancing in place as she looks at you, that playful gleam in her eye from before seemingly present in her mind's eye.

===

>Your Health: 70%

>Tsuyako's Health: 61%

>Your Ki: 81%, No Bars of Ki

>Tsuyako's Ki: 6%, 1 Bar of Ki

===

>A. Show no fear of fucks given and charge back towards Tsuyako, throwing caution (And some say common sense) to the wind as you get back into gear and try to whittle her health down more... (Roll 3d100 for Speed, Evasion & Attack Damage)

>B. Move in and out of Tsuyako's range, trying to keep her on her toes as you mix offense & defense to try and keep her from establishing a "flow" on the to the fight earl on... (Roll 4d100 for Speed, defense, Evasion & Attack Damage)


>C. Keep backing away from Tsuyako and let her come to you, blocking her strikes and breaking her throws when you can (Roll 4d100 for Speed, Defense, Counter-Attack Damage & Luck that you can break her throws)

>D. Something Else... ("Write-In" Vote)

===

>Pause Updates

Firstly, I'd like to apologize for treating my Twitter feed like it were a blog instead of a message device used to relay information about what the time the quest starts and what-not.

Secondly, if this thread lives until I can get to it updates will resume at 8:30 AM PST, 11:30 AM EST; If the current thread 404's though, a new one should be up at the usual 9 AM/Noon Slot.

Either way, thanks for participating and good night /tg/. Also, the voting poll is open...

Rolled 12, 45, 61, 35 = 153

>>31553520
>>B. Move in and out of Tsuyako's range, trying to keep her on her toes as you mix offense & defense to try and keep her from establishing a "flow" on the to the fight earl on... (Roll 4d100 for Speed, defense, Evasion & Attack Damage)

Rolled 65, 41, 8, 55 = 169

>>31553520

>B. Move in and out of Tsuyako's range, trying to keep her on her toes as you mix offense & defense to try and keep her from establishing a "flow" on the to the fight earl on... (Roll 4d100 for Speed, defense, Evasion & Attack Damage)

Rolled 22, 92, 67, 47 = 228

>>31553520
B.

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>>31556793
>>31557157
>>31558996

Apologies for the delayed response Anons; I woke up little more than a few minutes ago and don't feel all too well right now.... However! Option B wins unanimously and updates are on the way.

>Pic Kind-of-Related: A rare portrait of Tsuyako's Great Grandmother (Hatsune's Aunt) when she was young... (She was also noted for her Karate Skills and freakishly large build [6'3" & 198 Lbs in the 1920's, no less!])

>>31558996
>>31557157
>>31556793

>Updates now Resume

>You're still in direct control of Katja Hartkern

>Date: Wednesday, May 23rd

>Time of Day: 12:45 PM

While you like the fact that it seems Tsuyako's starting to enjoy herself a little more in this fight after that "Serious Business" look she gave you, you back away from her just a little bit, throwing out a "Strong" Ha'oh Raijinken to try and keep her from advancing towards you as you think up a plan of action.

She gets the message your attack sends and moves back after a fake towards you, though you use her delayed recovery from her hop away from your electrified fist to try and catch her in a "Raijin Lightning Rush", though you just aren't quite quick enough and she blocks it (While seemingly eating a fair amount of "Chip" Damage).

You brace for a throw attempt or something, but instead Tsuyako tries to go for an "Enzugiri" attack-throw, swinging her right leg up to your chest. However, you block her hit and force her to get thrown off-balance, hammering her hard with a "Strong" Kohou that nearly sends both of you up into the ceiling of "La Illusion's" cramped building, your trail of electricity nearly hitting some small "Stage Lights" King had set up.

"Hey, try to watch it with the electricity Katja!" King yells as she doesn't want you to pop a bulb and electrocute yourself, or possibly have to pay for an electrician to fix her burnt-out fixtures because you shorted them out...

You nod at King and hold a hand up in acknowledgement of her request, though you keep your eyes on Tsuyako as she hops back up to her feet and hits you with a dropkick that knocks you back towards the wall, a part of you bewildered that it had completely broken through your guard... However, you go for a recovery roll of your own and rush back towards Tsuyako, who's seemingly taking her time to get up after that kick...

===

>Your Health: 63%

>Tsuyako's Health: 49%

>Your Ki: 7%, 2 Bars of Ki

>Tsuyako's Ki: 33%, 2 Bars of Ki

>>31559700

>A. Stick to your current plan of moving in and out of Tsuyako's attack range, though you could also keep an eye out in case you can NAIL her with a DM of your choice (Just not the "Fuujin to Raijin no Tenshouken", as you don't want to disrupt King's business) (Roll 4d100 for Speed, defense, Evasion & Attack Damage) (Also, please specify to whether to use the "Ryuuko Ranbuu" or "Denjin Haoh Shokuo Ken" with this vote)

>B. "Power Up" and go straight on the offense and KO her with a DM, confident that your attack will beat out whatever sh's got planned... (Roll 4d100 for Speed, Evasion, Attack Damage & Luck that your DM will "Stuff" Tsuyako's possible follow-up)

>C. Hop back and let her come to you, spacing her out with well-placed punches and kicks as that seemed to work a little earlier... (Roll 3d100 for Speed, Defense & Attack Damage)

>D. Ask her if she wants to keep going, because Tsuyako doesn't look too "zfresh" right now...

>E. Something Else... ("Write-In" Vote)

Rolled 51, 57, 86, 76 = 270

>>31559820
>>A. Stick to your current plan of moving in and out of Tsuyako's attack range, though you could also keep an eye out in case you can NAIL her with a DM of your choice (Just not the "Fuujin to Raijin no Tenshouken", as you don't want to disrupt King's business) (Roll 4d100 for Speed, defense, Evasion & Attack Damage)
Ryuuko Ranbuu

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>>31560499

Going with this if there aren't anymore votes... Pic Unrelated.

Rolled 6, 53, 56, 24 = 139

>>31560792
>>31559820

>A.

Rolled 25, 6, 7, 44 = 82

>>31559820
A with the Denjin Haoh Shou Gou Ken. Gotta practice it sooner or later. Third time's the charm?

Rolled 95, 77, 47, 64 = 283

>>31561474
Scratch that. Changing to the Ryuuko Ranbu, since the Denjin might fry even more of King's electronics. We'll have to practice it in a more open space and make sure it DOESN'T backfire on us like it has twice before.

>>31561252
>>31560792
>>31561474

You eye Tsuyako for a moment as she gets up, noting that she's breathing a little heavier than when she had first started the fight as you decide to stick with the plan and dash towards her, then stand just out her reach as you set up a strong-looking defense, Tsuyako clumsily trying to grab you again as it just doesn't seem that she's got the speed right now to consistently ...

You hold off on completely demolishing her just yet as you smack her in the head with a Standing Hard Kick, the impact not actually doing all that much as she rushes towards you again and goes for yet another grab, this time landing it and tackling your legs and going for her "Okinawan Fisherman's Lock", the weight of her boy and the pressure you're feeling REALLY getting to you as you try to wriggle out of it.

Though you can hear Fiona start to yell and giving Tsuyako encouragement, you can tell that she doesn't quite have the strength to really "Lock-In" the hold and you break out of it after about a minute of not-inconsiderable pain... However, you don't call off the fight as you KNOW that you can win this sparring match and hop back up to your feet as Tsuyako rolls away from you.

"You feelin' good?" you ask as you start to try and lead her back towards you, Tsuyako nodding as she seems to take the bait and heads towards you with that same low dash she had transitioned into grappling you with earlier... However, you roll past her as she harmlessly moves past you, then smack her with a back-handed fist and grab her with a Tani-Otoshi when she tried to recover.

When you flip yourself back onto your feet, you run towards Tsuyako, only just catching her out as you yell "Kyokugenryuu!"and unload a barrage of punches & kicks, finishing her off with a "Weak" Kohou out of respect for King's request for you NOT to try and fry the electrics in the building...

===

>Your Health: 43%

>Tsuyako's Health: 26%

>Your Ki: 0%

>Tsuyako's Ki: 39%, 1 Bar of Ki

>>31562016
>>31562129

>A. Ask Tsuyako if she's done for now; If she is, help her up and offer some words of encouragement (Despite the fact that you had felt like you had the upper hand the whole fight)...

>B. Help her up and apologize for "Going H.A.M." on her like that, as a part of you didn't exactly figure that your attack was going to actually connect...

>C. Wait for her to get up and see if she wants to continue fighting; If she does, hold back and try to keep her at a distance and space her out with impeccably-timed punches & kicks (Roll 3d100 for Speed, Defense & Counter-Attack Damage)

>D. Something Else... ("Write-In" Vote)

>>31562226

>A. Ask Tsuyako if she's done for now; If she is, help her up and offer some words of encouragement (Despite the fact that you had felt like you had the upper hand the whole fight)...

Can't think of anything to really say though...

>>31562226

>D. Something else... ("Write-in" Vote)

Combine A & B, because being nice seems like the best option right now...

>>31562226

Secinding >>31562800, even though our health's relatively down, we hit Tsuyako pretty hard for a "Friendly" match IMHO.

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>>31562977
>>31562800

OK, going on a break for lunch... I should be back online in about an hour, but voting is currently up and stands at:

>Combine A & B = 2 Votes
>Option A = 1 Vote
>Option B = No Votes
>Option C = No Votes

>>31562226
>>31563120

>D. Something Else... ("Write-In" Vote)

Combine A & B OP.

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>>31564032
>>31562977
>>31562800

I apologize for the delay anons; Some drunk nearly turned me into roadkill and I needed about an hour to calm the fuck down and regain my senses...

However, a combination of Options A & B win the vote and updates are on the way...

>>31564032
>>31562977
>>31562800

You get a sinking feeling as Tsuyako gets helped up by Fiona as you rush over and offer a hand, which she takes and gives you a hug as you help her up.

"You're too fast" she says with a breath, then admits "And I guess I got careless tryig to catch you... But you won that one fair and square Katja."

"I guess so, huh?" you reply, trying not to boast about how you had the number on her speed-wise nearly that whole fight. "You hit bloody hard though..."

"Yeah... But not hard enough I guess" she tells you with a sigh.

"You got HELLA strong since I last saw you fight though" Fiona tells you, trying to cheer Tsuyako up a little before she asks "I don't remember that dash move you had either...?"

You shrug, feeling like Fiona's fishing for information ahead of the tournament as you tell her "Just somethin' I picked up a little while ago...", then ask Tsuyako "You sure you're alright? And I'm sorry I went bonkers on ya' like that..."

She wordlessly nods and replies "No problem" with a smile, making you feel a little bit better as you walk over to a padded booth and take a seat, contemplating a drink as you wonder what's keeping Yuri... Then turn to King and ask "Y'know anywhere else we can fight? It's a bit cramped in 'ere... Plus, y'know, I don't want t'short your whole place out by mistake..."

King finishes off her bottle of water, then says "Well, there's an open lot a little ways from here... But if you go there I'll have to close this place up and get it ready for dinner service for Sally & Elizabeth."

You nod at that, then ask "Can I get a bottle'a water dear? My throat's a bit parched..." as Fiona & Tsuyako follow and sitting down next to you, King nearly instantly walking over to behind the bar and tossing you a plastic bottle, (Which you catch with one hand and take a good swig).

===

>KO! YOU WIN!

>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIRyeECkUxU

===

>>31566462

>A. Discuss with Fiona & Tsuyako what you can do in the future to try and lose that "First Blood" mentality when it comes to sparring, as you REALLY didn't intend to beat upTsuyako so badly with that last Ryuuko Ranbuu (Truthfully admitting that you were mainly going for "Chip Damage" rather than trying to "Confirm" the hit)...

>B. Ask Fiona & Tsuyako how their wrestling gig is treating them as you wait for Yuri or mai Shiranui to show up.

>C. Honestly ask Tsuyako how she can apply so much pressure in a hold? Because you were DYING when she locked that inverted fisherman's lock thing she did... Then maybe ask why she couldn't hang on to it?

>D. Ask Fiona Graves if she's up to do a friendly out at that lot nearby that King mentioned once you've recovered a little bit... (Roll 1d100 for the Rate your Health recovers)

>E. Something Else... ("Write-In" Vote)

>>31566587
>B. Ask Fiona & Tsuyako how their wrestling gig is treating them as you wait for Yuri or mai Shiranui to show up.

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>>31566665

Goin' with this if there's no other replies...

>Pic Sorta-Related: A "Moe-Blob" version of a Young Hatsune Horikawa "At Work".

>>31567612
That's definitely not a moe-blob. They'd be more...doughy.

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>>31567947

I suppose so, now that I think about it...

OK, Option B wins the vote by default, but I have to leave ASAP; Updates will resume when I get back home...

>Pic Unrelated.

>>31566665

With nothing better on your mind, you ask Fiona "How's that gig wrestling treatin' the two of ya'?", mostly to make conversation until Mai or Yuri show up, taking another hearty chug of your bottle of water.

Fiona shrugs, then says "Eh, so-good so-bad I guess...", a faint hint of regret and frustration in her voice.

"We haven't been happy with how our gimmick change went" Tsuyako clarifes, then explains "At the last big pay-per-view we did, we lost our belts -- Which we were supposed to, nothing wrong with that --, but at the last minute they wanted us to lose by DQ rather than by a quick-count, or even cleanly."

"Yeah... Not only that, but they cut a whole vignette I had done beforehand about how I realized how much of a bitch my character was, and how there was a better way to do things instead of fighting like a damn monster 24/7" Fiona elaborates, then rhetorically asks "You know, setting up my turn? Well, they replace it for a fuckin' break-dancing contest between Bone Cold Corpus Christi and the unbeatable poster-boy Juan Fuckin' Cena."

"Damn..." you quietly say to that, thinking about how that last name sort of is familiar to you somehow. "It must be hard livin' that double-life, stayin' in character all the time..."

"Oh yeah, it can wear on ya'... But at least no one's really bothering us yet" Fiona replies, then adds "The face-paint helps a lot with that for me, actually... Same with Juan & Christi's masks."

"And you know, Juan's actually a pretty cool guy to hang out with most of the time: He just doesn't really know how to wrestle and the booking team treats him like he's a Superman or something" Tsuyako adds. "Plus, they make him say the STUPIDEST shit to try and get over too..."

Fiona snorts at that and adds "Oh yeah, anyone that can get heat by fuckin' making it look like's jacking off an invisible dick in front of his face while yellin' "Jou Can' See Me!" REALLY deserves all the attention..."

>>31570369

Fiona pauses at that, then says "Actually, scratch that, because people love my character even though I mostly snort and yell in Icelandic at the top of my lungs half the time... Well, USED to anyway."

You nod, then ask "And the physical side?"

"Always a lot fun" Tsuyalo pipes up, then admits "Well, when you're going up against someone who knows what they're doing..."

"That's the other real problem we're running into now too; For every girl that can go like we can, there's like four or five bitches that are in it because they can makes people's seats wet" Fiona adds to Tsuyako's reply. "And believe me, it's not fun to try and make some Five-Foot nothing waif look strong enough to beat me or Tsuya-Tsuya here up."

"That one chick Sam's alright though" Tsuyako says as you finish off your curiously-small water bottle, "And she's like an ex-fitness model who only started like 6 moths ago."

"Yeah, sure, but she's ALSO a gymnast AND a weightlifter who's going to the next Summer Olympics" Fiona points out, adding "You can't really put her in the same league as that one chick who refused to work with you two weeks ago."

Tsuyako nods, though you chipp in and ask "Seriously?"

"Yeah... Like an hour before she was going to go, the bitch wigs out and pulls some clause in her contract out of her ass, so Shermie filled in at the last minute" Fiona explains.

"Really?" you ask, wondering how she'd do as a wrestler (As you don't recall the one time she HAD fought you, as you weren't in control of yourself that day on the beach shooting Shermie's Swimsuit catalogue)...

"You want to check the match out on my Tablet?" Tsuyako asks, brimming with a bright cheeriness in her voice at how that match went in spite of how it came together (As well as the compliments she had gotten from Shermie afterward)...

>>31570964

>A. Shrug and tell her "Why not?" and watch the match while you wait for Yuri or Mai to arrive.

>B. Politely decline, then start to do more stretches wile you wait for someone to arrive that would want to spar with you again...

>C. Politely decline, but leep talking about how much of a fan of wrestling your dad was, possibly seguing into talking about that one guy that seems to wear the same kind of headband that Tsuyako wears?

>D. Ask her to get that match up and maybe a few more in a playlist or something as you wait for Yuri or Mai to arrive...

>E. Decline and ask if Fiona Graves wants to try and spar with you.

>F. Something Else... ("Write-In" Vote)

>G. Assume the Role of...? ("Write-In" Vote to determine which character to gain control of in a possible side-story)

>>31570988
>A. Shrug and tell her "Why not?" and watch the match while you wait for Yuri or Mai to arrive.

>>31571365
Addendum:
>Are you even going to care about your gimmicks during the tournament?

>>31570988

>A.

Also curious about what >>31571554 brought up about their gimmicks being a part of thiwr KOF participation.

>>31572145
Previously, Fiona and Tsuyako were playing heels in their promotion. The idea was that to represent their wrestling promotion, they would turn face right before they enter the KoF tournament. Apparently, the promotion botched their face turn completely.

>>31572203
So the question raised was, "Are they even going to bother staying in character for the tournament?"

>>31572203
>>31572242

Oh... OK. Thanks for that.

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>>31571365
>>31572145

OK, Option A wins and updates are pending...

>Pic Sorta-Related: The same artist from >>31567612 showcasing a face-paintless Fiona Graves "On the Job" (With the lack of muscle-tone and wild hair being down to "Artist-Appeal", of course.)

>>31572145

See >>31572203. Also, the botched face-turn is a nod at how the WWE (Arguably) trolled their fans at Wrestlemania 30 for a variety of reasons... (Though watching it all happen live and seeing /asp/ go BALLISTIC over every little thing was pretty damn amusing IMHO.)

bump

>>31572601
>>31575566

Apologies for the delay anons; I fell asleep at the keyboard... Here's the last updates for today's session.

>>31572145
>>31571365

You shrug and figure that it wouldn't be bad to kill some time to wait around for Yuri or Mai to show up, then tell Tsuyako "Why not?"

She smiles at that, then gets up and walks towards the front of "La Illusion", grabbing her bag and heading back over to your table as you ask Fiona "She's real proud of what she did, eh?"

Fiona simply grins and puts a finger to her mouth as a "Shh..." motion as Tsuyako turns on an sets up her tablet so that all three of you can watch, then take about twenty minutes to watch the whole match up on the South Town Wrestling Federation's YT Page (As it wasn't considered a "Featured" match IE "A Main-Event that would be worth trying to block somebody over"), busting a gut at the rather zany commentary and feeling as though the match was "Real" as Tsuyako & Shermie grappled it out, surprised at Shermie's acrobatics and flexibility (And downright astonished at the finish of the match looking so fluid to your eyes).

You quickly ask after the match ends "Huh, that was pretty damn good... But I was wonderin': Since the the two of you got into this gig as a way to promote your wresslin' federation, but are soundin' fairly fed up WITH said fed... Are the two of you still goin' to compete in the Tournament as your gimicks?"

"Unfortunately so" Tsuyako replies, Fiona adding "If we didn't, we'd be out of a job, I guess..." with a sigh, nodding at that when you hear Yuri Sakazaki yell "Hey Katie!"

You look to your left and see Yuri walk towards your table as you get up and go great her, askin' "How was your sessions Sunshine?"

"Pretty good, I guess" Yuri replies, then asks "You OK Katie?"

"Hm? Oh, the bruises..." You sheepishly ask, then admit "Well, I got a tad bit restless and decided t'fight Tsuyako since she was 'ere... And well, Fiona had already fought King'nall..."

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>>31575961

Yuri nods at that, then greets King and asks "How did your match go?"

"Well, a win's a win I suppose" she replies as she gets another bottle of water, Fiona muttering something over at the table sounding that sounds oddly "Cute" to your ear...

"Huh... Hey, where's Mai?" She asks, Fiona filling in for her and explaining what had happened from her perspective as Yuri grabs a seat up at the bar to take it all in.

"Whoa... I heard that it got really crazy after I had left with Robby, but I had no idea" she replies.

"Yeah, you wouldn't know the half of it" you tell her, then whisper "She asked me not to tell ya' the whole story until she's ready, but it was some pretty intense shit with me'n'her last night AND this mornin'..."

"This morning?" she asks in-turn.

"Yeah, things didn't quite pan out last night and she felt comfier stayin' with me" you tell her.

"Whoa... Well, I'm here; You ready for a quick match or two Katie?" she asks with a smile.

>A. Agree to fight Yuri straight-up at that open lot King talked about, then walk over there with her to get into a hopefully "Friendly" sparring session.

>B. Take a moment to determine whether your body's up for another fight so soon after the last one before deciding to spar with Yuri or not (Roll 1d100 for a Perception Check...)

>C. Decline to fight her right now, but tell her it's because you had just got done sparring with Tsuyako, giving her a quick "Highlights Reel" of the match if she asks how it went.

>D. Decline and tell her that you just don't feel up to fighting her right now... But maybe a little later? Possibly tonight if all things go well for you?

>E. Something Else... ("Write-In" Vote)

===

>Pause Updates

Thanks again to all of my hearty Anons for dealing with my lax postage today inspite of other factors... As usual, updates should resume at around 8 AM PST, 11 AM EST if this thread's still alive; If not, a new thread will start up at 9 AM PST, Noon EST.

Either way, good night /tg/.

Rolled 9

>>31576155
>B. Take a moment to determine whether your body's up for another fight so soon after the last one before deciding to spar with Yuri or not (Roll 1d100 for a Perception Check...)

Rolled 28

>>31576155
>>B. Take a moment to determine whether your body's up for another fight so soon after the last one before deciding to spar with Yuri or not (Roll 1d100 for a Perception Check...)
We're going to get our arse kicked.
It'll be fun!

Rolled 86

>>31576155
>B. Take a moment to determine whether your body's up for another fight so soon after the last one before deciding to spar with Yuri or not (Roll 1d100 for a Perception Check...)

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>>31579054
>>31576263
>>31576192

Alright, Option B wins the vote unanimously and the first update of the day is on the way...

Ran into connection issues Anons; Here's the first update of the session.

>>31579054
>>31576263
>>31576192

>Updates Resume

>You're still in Direct Control of Katja Hartkern

>Time of Day: 1:19 PM

You take a moment to try and see if you've recovered enough stamina or if your body's up for another fight so soon after getting hit hard by Tsuyako... Then look at Yuri and tell her "Yeah, I'm ready. But I don't really want to fight in here; It's too cramped and I could end up shorting out the whole place with my Ki."

Yuri nods at that, the asks "OK, but where do you want to spar then?"

"There's a lot we can use a little ways from here... Right King?" you ask, King nodding at the two of you.

"It's right down the street and you can't miss it" she says as you lead Yuri out of "La Illusion" and you walk with her down the street, spotting a dusty but relatively well-kept open lot about a block away.

You ask her "Let's get goin', yeah?" and Yuri nods, the two of you touching fists and hoping away from each other as a rush of excitement flows through you...

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>Your Health: 78%

>Yuri's Health: 90%

>Your Ki: 25%, 0 Bars of Ki

>Yuri's Ki: 0%

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>A. Rush Yuri down and confuse her with the new techniques you've learned since you've last sparred with her, focusing on the "Raijin Sprint" & "Raijin Lightning Rush" (Roll 3d100 for Speed, Evasion & Attack Damage)

>B. Move in and out of Yuri's attack range, feeling her out to get an idea of what kind of mood she's in fight-wise (As that HAS been a factor in past sparring sessions with her...) (Roll 4d100 for Speed, Evasion, Defense & Attack Damage)

>C. Let Yuri come to you, defending against her advances and counter-hitting her when she leaves herself open (Roll 3d100 for Speed, Defense & Counter-Attack Damage)

>D. Hop away from Yuri at the start, bait her to try and rush you down, then counter her advances with well-placed punches and kicks (Roll 4d100 for Speed, Defense, Evasion & Attack Damage)

Rolled 42, 83, 19 = 144

>>31581112
>C. Let Yuri come to you, defending against her advances and counter-hitting her when she leaves herself open (Roll 3d100 for Speed, Defense & Counter-Attack Damage)

Rolled 3, 32, 59 = 94

>>31581112
>C. Let Yuri come to you, defending against her advances and counter-hitting her when she leaves herself open (Roll 3d100 for Speed, Defense & Counter-Attack Damage)

Rolled 77, 91, 45 = 213

>>31581112

>C.

Rollin' to help the cause.

Rolled 27, 56, 83 = 166

>>31581112
>>C. Let Yuri come to you, defending against her advances and counter-hitting her when she leaves herself open (Roll 3d100 for Speed, Defense & Counter-Attack Damage)

>>31581149
>>31581265
>>31581590
>>31581713

You hop away from Yuri and try to lead her towards you, confident that you can block just about anything she can dish out (As you're feeling rather spry today)... But Yuri doesn't quite follow you first of all, instead feeling YOU out a bit as she moves in and out of your range, playing the "Footsie" Game (Which is highly unusual for her). Secondly, the faint smile she usually has on her face isn't there right now either as you ponder if Takuma's drilled some discipline into her for once...

You don't say anything and just focus on playing the waiting game against her, moving towards ever-so-slightly and then backing away just as quickly, the two of you engaging in footwork that wouldn't look out of place in an interpretive dance studio... Eventually, breaks the virtual stalemate and advances towards you, flying through the air with a high jump, then homing in on you with a diving kick that looks like it's going for your head at first but actually hits your midsection.

You recoil from the attack as Yuri rushes in and lands her dreaded "Bitch-Slap of DOOM" (Her "Hyakuretsu Binta"), knocking you away from her on the last hit and going for a follow-up you have't seen before... However, you do a Ukemi and smash her with a "Strong" Kohou when she tried to punish your recovery attempt, Yuri landing hard down onto the ground.

Though it was tempting to try and land some kind of "Okizieme" Follow-Up attack, you hopped away from her and were validated by your choice as Yuri completely missed a chance to try and land her "Tsubame Tsubasa" punch. You grin inwardly at that and counter her "Whiff" with a Hien Shippu Kyaku, the last hit knocking her down hard yet again as you wonder if she'll try to do a "Wake-Up Attack" again, sticking close to her just in case you feel bold enough to try and catch her while she recovers...

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>Your Health: 96%

>Yuri's health: 81%

>Your Ki: 79%, No bars of Ki

>Yuri's Ki: 45%, No Bars of Ki

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>>31582478

>A. Hop away from her and stick to your current "Defense First" plan; It's a little to early in the match to branch out just yet... (Roll 3d100 for Speed, Defense & Counter-Attack Damage)

>B. Go for a Ha'oh Raijinken to try and catch Yuri as she gets up, then go from there as you try to press your offense a little bit more, focusing on trying to land your newer attacks like the "Raijin Sprint" & "Raijin Lightning Rush" (Roll 3d100 for Speed, Evasion & Attack Damage)

>C. Attempt to throw Yuri as she gets up, then move in and out of her attack range to try and set up a few combination opportunities (Roll 5d100 for Luck that your throw connects, Attack Damage, Speed, Evasion & Defense)

>D. Try to space out Yuri after hopping away from her, impeccably timing your punches and kicks to try and "Stuff" any offensive advances she tries (Roll 4d100 for Speed, Defense, Evasion & Attack Damage)

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>>31582643

>TFW no votes

Rolled 95, 39, 86 = 220

>>31582643
>>31583015
>B. Go for a Ha'oh Raijinken to try and catch Yuri as she gets up, then go from there as you try to press your offense a little bit more, focusing on trying to land your newer attacks like the "Raijin Sprint" & "Raijin Lightning Rush" (Roll 3d100 for Speed, Evasion & Attack Damage)

Rolled 45, 39, 56 = 140

>>31582643

>B.

Let's fucking GO QM!