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>>37723004
SAGARA! YOU HAVE RETURNED TO US!

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>>37723004
Last episode of KRSQ was kind of short, and revolved mostly around Ryoji, Makoto, and the rest of Team Raid Wild being reunited once more. Ryoji, thanks to the deal he brokered with the spirit named RA, managed to push the Helheim infection into remission, and is now able to walk around and be active once more...

However, due to an unknown discussion between Takatora Kureshima (head of R&D for Yggdrasil, project lead for Project EDEN) and Ryoji, he's been released with a tracking collar affixed to his neck. You and Ryoji compared it to a leash around his neck... leading you to start doubting Yggdrasil's benevolence further.

>PLAYER SELECT: MAKOTO KINUSHIMA

However, today is the beginning of a new day, and certainly a much brighter prospect. On one of your increasingly rare days off, you've got the entirety of the day free to do as you please. There's karate class today at the community center, plus the ever present warring states between the dance teams. Of course, you could also try stealing away for some practice... but in the end, it's your decision!

What will you do today?

>Be social, hang out with people (write in)
>Go to the Helheim Forest and continue training with Rider armor
>Go to karate class
>Take the time to relax and unwind (write in)
>Other (write in)

VOTING RULES:
>First to five votes, or highest votes within 30 minutes.
>In case of skill check, best of 5 d20 rolls. Crit failures (1) and crit successes (20) override the other rolls, unless there is an opposing crit - in which case, the crit fail and crit success override each other, and success is drawn from remaining 3 rolls.
>Write-in accompaniments are encouraged, both verbal and physical.
>OOC chat is encouraged.

VOTING OPEN

>>37723230
Karate class

>>37723230
>Go to the Helheim Forest and continue training with Rider armor

>>37723267
>>37723255
Votes counted. 15 minutes remaining in voting period.

>>37723409
Going to wait a little while longer to get a tiebreaker vote before continuing.

>>37723230
>Karate class

We need to work on disciplining our strength some.

>>37723230
>Go to karate class
Come back from lunch and what do I find but Sengoku Rider Quest. Nice.

>>37723230
>Go to karate class

Glad we're back!

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>>37723925
>>37723971
>>37724020

Votes accepted, karate class wins 4-1.
Nice to see you guys, by the way. We missed you.

You've sadly neglected to continue your training in karate, and given how things have been heating up in the recent weeks or so, you figure that maybe it's time to get back on the path. Packing a training gi, a spare set of clothes, and of course your Lockseeds and Driver into a bag, you take off towards the community center on the Rose Attacker.

While on your way, you take a second to appreciate the calm that's dominating today. It's chilly, but your black worn leather jacket (a present from mom for Christmas) and soft hoodie are helping you stay somewhat insulated. Snow fell in the recent days since Ryoji's been in the hospital, and while there's no threat of further precipitation in the next couple of days, it's still making the roads kind of slippery. Regardless, you make it to the community center with no incident.

However, the Community Center's workout room is abuzz with activity today. Much more people are in the room, again of all kinds of Zawame residents. Some of them are even sporting official gi from other, out-of-town dojos, colored in black and red and blue, and you can see a couple colored belts amongst their contingency. Everyone, however, is currently staring into the center of the room, where there is a bout that's currently going on.

What's strange, at first glance, is that one of the two involved - a young man, with a mop of hair similar to Micchy's but most certainly not him, and wearing more Chinese attire - is NOT practicing karate at all. It looks too fluid and calm to be karate...

...whatever it is, it's mopping the floor with the blue belt that's challenged him. No good, solid hits from the blue belt are landing anywhere near his body - it's like the Chinese-attired man is living water!

>Inquire further by watching the match.
>Go to get dressed and let it be for now.
>Other (write in)

>>37724201
>Inquire further by watching the match.

I smell a potential new rival...

>>37724201
>Inquire further by watching the match.

>>37724265
Man, I don't want to be rivals with Tiger Chen. He'll kick our ass, and then Keanu Reeves will make a movie about it.

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>>37724284
If I might make a counterpoint:
A rivalry against someone that skilled might, depending on how we handle it, develop into an apprenticeship and a good way to train further.
Plus a Keanu Reeves movie wouldn't be bad, really.

Speaking of movies, is there any 3d actress who could play Makoto out there? I'm trying to come up with anyone besides Mao Ichimichi (Luka, Gokaiger) and I'm drawing a blank.

>>37724284
That'll just inspire us to seek out a new master, train in the art of Lockseed-fu, gain his respect, then make our own action movie!

>>37724333
Uma Thurman. Just to continue the Tiger Chen connection we've got going on.

>>37724201
>Inquire further by watching the match.
Time to learn some Zen Kung-Fu. Or maybe Tai Chi. Yeah, Tai Chi fits the description better.

>>37724461
>>37724268
>>37724265
We kung fu now, fam

>>37724727
>>37724461
>>37724268
>>37724265
You set your bags down and take up a position on the wall, near a few of the regulars at the Community Center's karate class. They recognize you - even the little boy and his mom - but are more focused on watching the Chinese-attired man slapping his opponent's shit.

Surprisingly, despite the raw essence that this man seems to exude, the Dragon's reacting none at all to him. Perhaps he views him as a nuisance if anything. Strange, but you brush it off as you continue to observe.

Soon enough the impromptu spar is over, and the blue belt limps his way off of the stage. The martial artist doesn't seem to have broken much of a sweat, however, as he turns to the crowd.

>MARTIAL ARTIST: "This was not a result of more than dedication and training, to be sure. Given enough time and enough of yourselves that you put into your training, I'm sure each of you can reach higher than I ever could."

His humility seems a bit forced, but it comes off to you as more about not exactly sure what to say - he doesn't appear to be typically used to speaking for a crowd yet. His japanese also sounds slow and a bit of a struggle - perhaps he's Chinese as well?

>MARTIAL ARTIST: "Would anyone else like to go a couple rounds?"

>Rise to the challenge.
>Decline.
>Ask questions (write in)
>Other (write in)

>>37724874
>Rise to the challenge.

>Rise to the challenge.

Aww yeah, we gonna get rekt!

>>37724874
>Ask questions (write in)
>>"What style was that? It didn't seem like Karate..."
>Rise to the Challenge.

>>37724874
>Rise to the challenge.

It's been a while since we've seen some action.

>>37724913
>>37724945
>>37724948
>>37724966
You take a second to think. This man could teach you a lot about self defense, given his evident skill. Certainly would be a lot better than trying to learn from essentially amounted to Rex Kwan Do, or strip mall kung fu. And even if you didn't really win, there's still a chance to learn.

Taking off your shoes and your leather jacket - that thing's expensive, man - you stride forward, trying to meet him in the eye. You can feel the Dragon starting to pace, as if to say "THIS IS POINTLESS... SHOULDN'T WE BE DOING SOMETHING ELSE?"

But, y'know, you've never really been good with turning down challenges.

>MAKOTO: "Sorry I was late to the party, but you wanted a challenger?"
>MAN: "If that's your wish, I'd be happy to give a couple rounds. Are you going to be okay in fighting with what you're wearing, though?"
>MAKOTO: "What? A pair of nice jeans never hurt no one."
>MAN: "Alright, if you say so."

With a little confident flourish, the man gets into a ready stance. The speed and fluidity of his movements are even more apparent, now that he's gotten a couple moments to rest and recover. But maybe you can impress him.

>MAKOTO: "What style is that? I've never seen it before."
>MAN: "The last of its kind, Ling Kong Tai Chi. And yours?"

CHOICE:
>"Karate!" Take a karate-based stance.
>"None whatsoever!" Get ready to scrap, street-fight/The Raid.
>Let the Dragon decide and take over.
>Other (write in)

>>37725483
>A bit of Karate, a bit of old fashioned brawling, I'm here to learn as much as to fight you.

>"None whatsoever!" Get ready to scrap, street-fight/The Raid.

Yeah, last time we let the dragon out, it didn't end well. I vote for beating this guy to death with / being beaten to death with his / our entrails.

Shit i meat not beating / being beaten!

>>37725483
>"None whatsoever!" Get ready to scrap, street-fight/The Raid.

Well, we are Armored Rider Raid... Besides, letting Dragon loose last time didn't end so well.

I really really need to see that still, and The Raid 2

>>37725483
>"Karate!" Take a karate-based stance.

>>37725483
None what so ever!

Lets Brawl bitches

>>37725903
>>37725710
>>37725647
>>37725608
>>37725596

>MAKOTO: "A bit of karate, a bit more of self survival. I'm a brawler - hope that isn't too bad of a combo?"

The man shrugs, and remains in his stance. You take yours - secondary foot forward, hands in a general guard, and eyes trained on him.

And you grin.

>Roll 1d20

>>37726127

Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>37726127
>>37726154

Rolled 6 (1d20)

>>37726127
LET'S ROLL!

Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>37726127

Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>37726127
Time to choke.

Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>37726127
Obligatory fifth roll.
Praise the Dice.

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>>37726212
>>37726205
>>37726198
>>37726181
>>37726557

Praise the dice indeed.
Last reply and choice for a bit before I need to take an OOC break to pick up my paycheck and move to a different location.

You decide to make the first move, to test just how much you need to put into this fight. A simple swing of a right hook - pretty fast, even for your standards - soars towards his face, and as expected he easily blocks it. No indication of bowing or surprise by your power, as the Green Rider had.

Good, this man was legit. You smirk further. His face remains placid.

With no time to spare, you start unloading everything you have into him - jabs and hooks, a few knees and kicks - and his defense is nigh impeccable. Your forms from Karate get mixed into your fighting style, enough to give at least some impression that you've learned something (your sensei is in the room, after all) but it shifts to simple kickboxing in no time flat. Through the fight, the man blocks and weaves around you easily. More than enough times he locks your fists and arms up with what seems to be effortless motion - which only serves to make you grind your teeth. He even manages to get you down face-first with your arm barred behind you.

He's styling on you, it feels like, and it only serves to make you feel inadequate in comparison.

You back up from a tie-up and reform your stance, slowly circling him. A little effort is shown on his face, but he resumes his form and stares you down once more. The flow of battle shifts to you once more.

>Attack as before(1d20)
>Guard
>Change tactics (write-in)
>End the match
>Other (write in)

Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>37726728
>Attacking as Before

Rolled 15 (1d20)

>>37726728
>Attack as before

Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>37726728
>Attack as before(1d20)
We'll just keep punching until it works.

>>37726879
Yo Duke!

>>37726905
What's up Norg? Glad to see a familiar tripfriend back.

>>37726969
Was Sick for a bit, while I was sick was thinking over some plans all I can say is, I found the perfect music for the Ifrit Battle.

>>37727023
Ifrit Battle? Can't say I'm familiar with what that means. But I'm always looking forward to music!

>>37726728
Tai Chi is that one martial art focused on redirecting force or something, right?

Maybe we can try to go on the defensive?
Or maybe...

>Change tactics (write-in)
>>Focus more on speed, try to counter and hit him with quick strikes.

>>37727220
In Final Fantasy 8 Before going to the Seed exams Squall had to gain a Guardian Force. So there was a boss battle with the Summon Ifrit.

Still accepting replies.

>>37727279
Oh, right! Never played 8, but I'll be looking forward to what you have in store.

Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>37726728
>>Attack as before(1d20)
Hope I'm not late to the party

Answers accepted. Lori and I are getting late lunch, and we'll reply as soon as we get set up again.

In the meantime, OOC INTERMISSION

>>37727673
I wonder, What canon Kamen Rider Series would Makoto Like the most?

I think she might be a Fourze Gal.

>>37727781
Personally, I think she might say Ryuki is her favorite, considering it's about standing up and fighting for what you believe in no matter what others tell you.

Dragon's would be Shin. Rip and tear, baby.

Erina's would be likely Black, or depending on how old she is, the first one she watched as a child.

>>37727956
Fair point and Kamen Rider AraAra Black... HNNG

Bumpin'

>>37727673
I can't help but imagine the intermissions Gurren Lagann style, complete with a cool eyecatch and the little soundbites.

>>37728557
You maybe on to something here good Anon.

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>>37728557
>>37728617
I see it more as silly SD Omakes where characters just talk about random things.

>>37728671

>Erina: "I still think 'Octopussy' was the best Bond movie."
>Takatora; "That's a funny way to spell "From Russia with Love'."
>Erina: "u wot m8"
>Takatora: "u havin' a giggl ther m8"

God dammit... Now i'm picturing it too.

Also Peachy, dare I ask do you have ranks in mindhacker

>>37728617
>>37728671
Why not both?

The eycatches' content depends on the mood of the thread, like goofy ones, for when we are messing around playing Ninja Rider or treating an Inves like a dog, and serious ones for when Hase is talking with RA or when we lose control and let the dragon loose.

And between the first and the second eyecatches we have cute SD Omakes involving an energetic Mako-tan, Dragon-kun lazing around and looking for a fight, Hasebird being majestic and Ara~Ara~ Erina being Best Mom.

>>37728815
And This too.

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>>37728815
Something like that.

>>37728868
Maybe.

>>37728815
>Oren: Ne fais pas l'idiot! Thunderball obviously reigns supreme!

>>37728927
Mainly due to the fact that well the images you're posting are related to the new "Opening" Theme of Garden Quest After the SeeD Exam Arc finishes.

Also I totally apologize for this.

>Leo:I have to respectfully Disagree for the Original Casino Royale is the Best one. It's the Original!

>>37728917
We should totally ask people in the drawthreads, or some of the drawfags here.

I'd love some actual eyecatches.

>>37728917
And don't forget the commercials. We have so many Dragonfruit, Apple, and Starfruit Lockseeds to sell I feel like going on a bit of a rampage myself!

Order now from your favorite middleman service! You wouldn't want this show to end up like Hibiki, would you?

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>>37728990
>Original Casino Royale

>>37729090
It has Sean Connery! But asides that A horrible "Crossover" Drawfag Concept came in my mind.

Leo and Makoto In henshin poses and Makoto Working on a Beyblade while the Dragon is going ...Really?

>>37729053
The commercials are Obviously the moments when the thread goes silent for a few minutes.

You know what. Does /m/ have Drawthreads? Or will I have to ask around /tg/'s?
'Cause I'm going to request an eyecatch and a few Sengoku Quest chibis.

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>>37729205
/tg/ has drawthreads, and I think /m/ has drawthreads from time to time,a nd if you want to ask for chibis, go right ahead!

>>37727673
Lashing out again in wilder swings isn't helping your impression in the eyes of this guy, that's for sure. And you can feel a couple of the hits become sloppy against this nigh indomitable guard of his.

Wait, does he look disappointed in you?

The ferocity in your strikes increases almost exponentially, as you start abandoning all pretense of "holding back". Every punch feels like a jackhammer, every knee is sure to break a couple ribs - but every attack is met with an unrelenting defense in return!

>He rolled 19.

And now it's his turn to start his press.

With every attack you make, now it feels like it's not only being deflected off of his guard, but it ends up redirected in momentum to fuel his strikes. Palm strikes and pushes are most of his upper body's repertoire, and every redirected attack makes you feel so much dumber for it.

If you're to change the flow of this fight, you need to think fast...!

>Start going on the defensive, bobbing and weaving to store momentum! (DEMPSEY ROLL)
>Parry and use his own momentum in response! (MIMIC)
>Overpower his attacks, regardless of the pain!
>Speed up and try to get around his guard
>Other (write in)

>>37729270
>DEEMPSEEEYYY ROOOOLLUUUUU!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TljnHmwbpmg

>>37729270
>Start going on the defensive, bobbing and weaving to store momentum!

Ippo, huh? I'm 100% down with this. The Super Best Friends would be proud. By the way, how was Magfest last week?

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>>37729270
>Start going on the defensive, bobbing and weaving to store momentum! (DEMPSEY ROLL)
How can I NOT vote for this?

Also, I do know of our Drawthreads. I even went in them a couple times to request funny skeleton pics, like this one.

>>37729270
>Start going on the defensive, bobbing and weaving to store momentum! (DEMPSEY ROLL)

>>37729513
Like I said, if you want to go into the drawthreads and request stuff, you have my blessing to go right ahead and request whatever you want relating to the quest. :)

>>37729353
>>37729413
>>37729513
>>37729719
Writing reply soon.

>>37730002
It's time to kick it into high gear. This man's clearly operating at top gear as well.

With every strike he lashes out, you start weaving instead of blocking. To avoid getting hit. The momentum starts to build in your muscles, with the constant bob and weave motion in full effect.

The man backs off a bit, as he's realizing his strikes aren't doing anything, but as soon as he drops his guard, you strike. One of the most massive punches you've ever thrown hits him square in the jaw... then the next punch on the other side. And another, and another, and another.

Somewhere in the flurry of gigantic hooks you're swinging, you're sure you felt something break.

And with one final blow, you manage to knock the man several feet back, sliding into one of the walls and hitting the padding.

The room is silent.

>Celebrate and cheer!
>Go over and help the man out.
>Wait for him to get up.
>Other (write in)

>>37730447
>>Go over and help the man out.
Gotta keep that dragon on a leash.

>>37730447
>Help the man out.

>>37730447
>Go over and help the man out.

Our rep's shaken up as it is, plus there's the whole "respect your opponent" thing in martial arts.

>>37730447
>Go over and help the man out.
"You put up one hell of a fight"

>>37730447
>Go over and help the man out.
>Apologize profusely

>>37730447
>Go over and help the man out.
>Other (write in)
"Wow, you're good, man. I've seen literal monsters that took less effort to knock down."

>>37730589
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>>37730530
>>37730498
With a hesitant stride, you go over and offer a hand to the man. To your surprise, he's smiling a bit as he grasps your hand. He struggles to his feet, and almost as if he wasn't decked multiple times in the jaw, he makes his way over to the center of the room.

>MAKOTO: "You put up one hell of a fight, man. I've seen monsters that took less effort to knock down."
>MARTIAL ARTIST: "I think you might have what it takes, young lady."
>MAKOTO: "Eh?"
>MARTIAL ARTIST: "You've got power behind your muscles, and not only the ferocity and drive to utilize it, but more importantly, the forethought and care to not let yourself get lost in it."

The way he looks at you makes it feel like he's staring into your soul... it's unnerving, to say the least.

>MARTIAL ARTIST: "But you've never fought against a tai chi practicioner, I'm willing to bet?"
>MAKOTO: "Aheh...."

You try to cover for your past, and his eyebrows raise, and he strokes his jaw thoughtfully.

>MARTIAL ARTIST: "By the way you handle your punches and kicks, I'd be putting money on the opposite. Though there are those prodigies who take to fighting like a fish to water, despite no training."

You weren't about to admit that you were behind the mask of one of the toughest forces responsible for repelling interdimensional monsters from the city.

>MARTIAL ARTIST: "However, young lady, you definitely could benefit from some formal training in how to keep your power in check. Leaving it unrestrained can easily lead to losing yourself and going down a route you're not willing to take."

>FREE RESPONSE

>>37731104
I know I'm inexperienced but that's why I'm here... to temper my will.

>>37731104
"That's why I'm here, yeah. Any suggestions for what I should focus on?"

>>37731104
>"That's kind of one of the reason I wanted to learn martial arts, really."
>"What's your name, anyway?"

>>37731104
"If you will would me under your wing, sir, I would be honored. After all, the strongest metal is one that is tempered and cooled, right?"

>>37731435
*would take

>>37731245
>>37731297
>>37731432
>>37731435
>MAKOTO: "That's why I started taking martial arts. I'm inexperienced, but still."

Before the two of you chat further, the man gives a little speech thanking the crowd for allowing him to participate, and that he'll be back shortly, before taking you out into the cold hall to talk further.

>MAN: "But your option was to take what essentially amounted to the basics and nothing more?"
>MAKOTO: "Um... well, given I've never gotten any martial arts experience before..."
>MAN: "Understandable. I can't really blame you. Plus, the basics are necessary if you're interested in going further. But to be honest with the two of us, well... you're better than this."
>MAKOTO: "Wha?"
>MAN: "Like I said, you fight like you've been doing it all your life. Hell, you pulled a move straight from a completely different style and implemented it at the exact right time, to shut out the duel. No martial artist worth his or her salt who can do that should be anywhere near strip mall karate."

He puts an hand on your shoulder.

>MAN: "Look, if you're looking for something bigger, I'll help train you. Tai chi might be my primary bank of fighting knowledge, but I've been around the world. I'm sure we can get on a much better training track for you than just... this. Whatcha say?"

>Yes
>No
>ask questions (write in)
>Other (write in)

>>37732064
>>Yes
Why not? Let's take the guy up on his offer.

Also glad to see you back Sagara!

>>37732064
>Yes.

>>37732064
>Yes

"But first, what is your name... Sensei?"

>>37732064
>Yes
>Other (write in)
"That would be great, thank you. Oh! Just realized I never introduced myself. I'm Makoto. Hi."

>>37732064
>Yes
>So, what's your name, Sensei?

>>37732363
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>>37732113
>MAKOTO: "That would be awesome, thank you! Oh, before I forget, my name's Makoto. What's yours?"
>MAN: "...Wait. Don't tell me."
>MAKOTO: "Huh?"
>MAN: "Makoto... Kinushima?"

As soon as it clicks, his eyes light up.
Exactly like Mayu's back at Yggdrasil.

Son of a bitch. He knows who you are now.

>MAN: "Holy shit, I didn't click the pieces together - I should have recognized it was you! Oh my god. I'm so sorry!"
>MAKOTO: "Hey, hey, keep it down, man! I'm not really into the fame thing, okay? I'm not someone to venerate. Just... would prefer if I got to know people based on actual people and not because of some pre-supposed notion that i'm some awesome chick who can do no wrong, a'ight?"

The light doesn't go out in his eyes, but it does temper significantly, as he takes a deep breath. A simple exercise to try to get the tension out of his system, you observe, as he opens his eyes once more.

>MAN: "I'm Lau Chang. I'm a stuntman, worked under a few movie stars. Kind of taking a break right now... got a few friends in Zawame that are helping me crash for a while. But yeah, dude, if you want to train at any time I'd be more than willing to help out. Who knows, maybe you can knock some sense with a style that they've never seen."
>MAKOTO: "I'll be sure to hit you up soon, then?"
>LAU: "Of course."

>>FORMED LINK WITH LAU!
>>YOU ARE NOW JOURNEYMAN SKILLED IN MARTIAL ARTS!

=====================================================================

Where to next?

>Helheim to train with Rider armor
>Search for Inves incidents
>Other (write in)

>>37733021
>Helheim to train with Rider armor

>>37733021
>Off to the forest to train in our armor and maybe find some new lockseeds.

>>37733021
>Helheim to train with Rider armor

We're on a roll with this training!

>>37733021
>Search for Inves incidents
Time to patrol.

>>37733021
>Helheim to train with Rider armor

>>37733021
>Helheim to train with rider armor and maybe find new Lockseeds

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>>37733055
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>>37733208
Helheim wins, 5-1
Going to go get dinner, then we'll continue the second half of the episode.

In the meantime, feel free to OOC discussion! Omake theatres are also welcomed, thanks to Peachy!

OOC INTERMISSION

>>37733763
SAGARA?! ONORE!!!!

Also, I was picturing some odd Lockseed Combo's.

Plum Based Shotels

Pear Based Tonfa's

Raspberry Based Boomerangs

A Blackberry Based Kanobo

What lockseeds are you guys thinking of

>>37734080
Tomato Bombs?

I mean technically they are fruits.

>>37734274
Blueberry Magnum!

Also, I think we know IC'ly that our boss is military, so maybe we can talk to him about conditioning tips n such. That is if we know Icly.

I think it's time we played Social Links and expand our skillet.

>>37734080
I'm still thinking Bunya Halberd as Hase's weapon when he eventually gets an upgrade. He deserves to wield the king of pines. Even if the Bunya isn't actually a pine and it's just convergent evolution. It'll still look cool.

>>37734274
Botanically speaking, even nuts are fruits. Hell, bananas are technically a type of berry!

Personally, I would like to see an Avocado Lockseed. Maybe a simple club? Or a huge-ass warhammer?

>>37734080
JACKFRUIT PANDORA.
With a multi-form ranged weapon to go with Suika Arms' multiple close ranged weapons.

Low defensive power, but amazing destructive potential. You become an artillery piece at the cost of mobility and being very easy to bruise.

>>37734426
What about a Guava Lockseed?

>>37734450
You know, we still haven't used out Suika Lockseed. We need to at some point, just so Makoto can geek out over having her own mecha. She and Kouta will love it.

>>37734471
That could work too. Maybe it could be a staff, like Kuuga uses in Dragon Form? Green along the length of the staff, with peeled guavas on both ends? It would certainly go well with our new Tai Chi skills!

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>>37734368
Also, I know it maybe kinda odd but I sorta Picture Hase learning swordsmanship as well as Akido. In before Hase becomes Kamen Rider Geese Howard.

As for Makoto. One these two come to mind.

>>37734450 ...Oh my fucking god. IT'S GLORIOUS.

>>37734472
>There is a commotion on the Helheim forest, Inves are screaming, trees are falling, and there are many, many explosions.

>Kouta: Makoto! Wait a minute! You don't need to raze the forest to the ground!
>A strange Inves jumps out of the top of a tree. His four enormous arms raised in what appear to be a challenge, legs poised to jump at any minute, ready to strike...
>And it is promptly cleft in twain by a twinblade.
>Makoto: What was that Kouta? I couldn't hear you over the sound of my WATERMELON MINI-MECHA WHOO!

>>37734771
Pretty sure we'd get watermelon slice claws, not a twinblade. But otherwise yes, that's exactly how I see that scenario happening.

>>37734771
Oh my god.
Still at dinner but we're reading the thread

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Also, here's another concept of the Yggdrasil meets Winds of Destruction team.

She will have the following Lockseeds
>Coconut
>Kumquat
>Pomello
>Fig
>Wolfberry

She'll be a Heavy Weapons Specialist So basically despite her demure looks, she's going to be the mailed fist of the team. Her Yggdrasil Branch of Origin is Yggdrasil London.

Oh, another idea! Cloudberry Lockseed. Uses a bola as a weapon. Makes a killer jam. Leaves a distinct tart taste.

>>37735711
Interesting and I see what you did there Duke you silly character you.

>>37733763
INTERMISSION OVER

Tune: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrC_n5hUDKs

Prepare for RAIDA shenanigans.

Bumpan' before I sleep

>>37736719
In the interest of continuning the training theme for the day, you start exploring the city, looking for any specific signs of rogue Inves activity around the place.

Three locations make themselves known as emergence sites for recent Inves activity:

>Near the Free Performance Zone
>Behind the convenience shop by Ryoji's house
>Near the ramen shop you met Kaito at.

All of them have remnants of the Helheim Forest flora around them - withered vines and fruits, black dirt littered around the floor.

However, you feel that you only have time to take one investigation mission tonight. Which will you take?

>Or, will you head home for the night and take the night off?

>>37737534
>Near the ramen shop you met Kaito at.
Inves are threatening our ramen? This shall not stand!

>>37737534
>Ramen Shop!

>>37737534
>>Near the ramen shop you met Kaito at.

Can't let the Inves fuck up our ramen.

>>37737559
>>37737594
>>37737604
Bumpan with working on reply. Sorry it's taking me so long.

>>37738500
We know how it is Sagara. Don't stress yourself.

>>37738551
Yeah, we're willing to wait. Take as much time as you need, Sagara.

>>37738500
As you park in the alley next ot the ramen shop, you start to feel a tingle shoot up and down your spine. The Dragon stands at alert, on guard for any signs of prey.

And signs of prey there are, indeed.

The remnants of Inves body parts litter the ground around the back of the ramen shop. Gnawed off, jagged-ly cut, and everything about them screaming "RIP AND TEAR". Certainly, it wasn't your hand or claw that brought this upon the Inves.

But you have no idea what could be on the other side of the slowly opening Crack to Helheim.

You do hear, however, bat-like chitter a ways off on the other side.

>Go into the crack
>Inspect the Inves pieces.
>Other (write in)

>>37738856
>Head into the crack

>>37738856
>Go into the crack
>Other (write in)
Don't forget to equip our Driver, first. Maybe not transform, but have it on and ready.

Also, bat-like chittering? I really hope that it turns out the Bat Inves we helped is now on our side, or something like that. More likely it's just gone berserk and attacked these Inves while out of control, but I would be so very pleased if it's a warrior of justice working to defend mankind. Remember, it is recently transformed from human.

>>37738856
>bat-like chitter
He's back! And he's been a good boy, killing all those evil monsters.
Time to get him some treats!

>>37738912
>>37739007
>>37739366
Writing reply.

Since this is starting to slow down, is anyone opposed to me making another thread after work tomorrow to continue this, or possibly even continuing this thread? It would be sometime after 4:30 PM EST.

>>37739707
I don't mind a .5 or a part 2 Thread.

>>37739707
I wouldn't mind. Heck, I should have been asleep two hours ago.

Good night Sagara, hope to see you tomorrow.

>>37739707
Yeah, man, that's fine.

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>>37739707
Knowing better than to go unprepared into the abyss, you secure your belt to your waist, and go through the motions. Lockseed into the holder, hands in front of face, slam the lever down.

>M'S DRIVER: "DRAGONFRUIT ARMS!"

The armor fastens itself around your torso and upper body, gambeson forming as soon as it hits you, and the familiar jingle sounds out. It's becoming more routine these days, which helps a bit... but for now, you've got less time to wory about the aesthetics.

You step into the portal, dragging your bike along with you as you enter the Forest once more. The sounds of animal life of all kinds, unknown aside from being variant species of inves, echo across the trees and forest floor. You look around, and out of the corner of your vision you see flits of movement. Most certainly Inves prowling around at this time of day, it had to be.

But you've never seen an Inves running away with another Inves' arm in its mouth.

>TO BE CONTINUED TOMORROW...

>>37740306
Dun Dun DUNNNNN! I am tempted to write up a mock up "NEXT TIME" Bit.

>>37740306
Aw, we've introduced predation to the forest. Man, Sagara is not going to know what to think. I'm looking forward to seeing where this goes. See you tomorrow, Sagara.

>>37740438
I know right!

>>37740580
The weird thing is, he could actually be totally okay with this. The point of Helheim is to force evolution on a world. A bunch of Inves living peacefully not competing for resources or threatening each other doesn't make for much natural selection. Normally he only gets conflict when Overlords first arise, then they settle down to stagnation until the next cycle. This way he could get a whole world struggling and evolving, it'll be great.

>>37740438
>>37740580
>>37740700
Eh, I think the forest does have normal animal competition amongst the Inves. It just wasn't the focus of the story.

(And also it frankly kinda goofed. Inves get supercharged and evolve from eating a handful of fruits and are shown craving them... But in the forest, there are tons of them everywhere, while the mobs just stumble around blindly.)

Bump for later

Should be soon.

Will be between 4 and 5 pm EST.

Bumpan

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Get ready.

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>>37752301
The Hype is real.

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>>37752301
[EYEBROWS INTENSIFIES]

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>>37752528
Relevant.

>>37752601
Super Relevant Since that's Mako's Current Weapon in Garden Quest.

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>>37752528
>Not Kouta Intensifies

>>37752601
In what way is this relevant? Will we meet an adorable Banchou girl with impressive roundness? Will we discover one of the side-characters got a Genesis Driver And a massive power boost?

Will makoto cosplay as a stereotypical Yanki in the near future?

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>>37752704
I cannot confirm or deny.
Though I do want to keep this mostly in-universe and try to avoid mixing fandoms/universes too much, as that leads to pollution and nonsensical.

Plus Mako is a force of nature that I'm not sure this world can handle yet.

>>37752737
Mako Can NOT Be stopped.

>>37752704
>Bancho Rider Raid.

>>37752671
I now Picture Mako going. "THE HERO'S ALWAYS WIN!"

Damn you NORG. DAMN YOU TO HELL!

>>37752788 Fund it. All of my money

>>37752788
That's what our equivalent of Jimber Arms is. Instead of the armor taking the shape of a jinbaori it takes the shape of a gakuran coat. You know you want it.

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>>37752868
Hell, I was picturing our Jimber Arms being something along the lines of Dragon Inspired Samurai Armor.

RYUTEIOH ARMS. IMPERIAL DECREE, DRAGONS LAW!

>>37752788
Nah, Sukeban Rider Raid.

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>>37752737
That is why I hypothesized a side character would find a Genesis Driver and a powerful Energy Lockseed as a parallel to Mako gaining a Goku Uniform, but without adding any crossovers.

But that's not the important part. Yanki Mako-tan when?

>>37752788
>>37752835
>>37752868
The thread demands Banchou Rider Raid, sagara.

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>>37752954
Honestly, if anything this would make a great Kiwami style arms. Probably something like Emperor Arms or the like.

>>37753014
Yanki Mako-tan when indeed.

Also Banchou Rider Raid's already been done in the threads, dummies. Unless you're changing her dress style?

>>37752991
If we go Sukeban, will we have a Yoyo based sidearm?

>>37753075
I just want to see Makoto wear gakuran over her shoulders, lounging around a ramen stand with her Motorcycle.

Maybe the next time she needs to lay low and disguise herself?

>>37753080
See, that just brings us right back to that hypothetical Lockseed discussion we had last night. And I can't for the life of me picture a yo-yo-esque fruit.

>>37753075
You have a point And Yank-Mako Tan I don't think we're ready for such a force of nature

>>37753233 Ahahahaah!

>>37753233
Remember that we can do cross-sections of fruit. And there are plenty that we could cut a disc shape out of.

>>37753413
Starfuit would have been the easiest but sadly, it's already taken.

INTERMISSION OVER
Tune: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yYMicbSf98

==========================

As you make your way into the Helheim, you get an impression that today's not a normal kind of day in the hell forest that you've been slowly getting to know. The trees are quieter today, insects and birds remaining eerily silent. There's a strong wind blowing through the forest tonight, it seems - through the leaves in the canopy, you can see that there's some storm clouds rolling around in the sky above the forest.

Soon enough, rain starts making its way through the rivulets and down the leaves and trees.

It's all very peaceful, and strangely enough comforting. Even with the alien plant life and the ever present threat of the Inves, you can't help but admire the scene for a bit.

But while you've got the armor on, you might as well get some training in. And to do that you need to search for some Inves, or figure out some other way of practicing. To the north of where you entered, a well worn trail appears to be leading deeper into the forest - as well as sounds of a running river. To the east, where you saw the flit of an Inves with another's arm in its mouth, is more trees and foliage.

>Take the trail to the north
>Cut through the forest to the East
>Search for another route
>Start training here
>Other (write in)

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>>37753687
Forgot pic.

>>37753687
>>Start training here

>>37753687
>Cut through the forest to the East
Bat-kun? Is that you?

>>37753687
>Take the trail to the north

Where there's water, there's life.

>>37753687
>Cut through the forest to the East

>>37753687
>Cut through the forest to the East
They're usually good places to grind.

>>37753687
>Take the trail to the north

>>37753687
>>Cut through the forest to the East

By the way, DJ, you may want to post on the Twitter that we're back.

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>>37753834
>>37753997
>>37754036
>>37754082
You summon the DragoClaw and start hacking away at the thin branches and leaves standing in your way to the east. It's slow going - you didn't expect the trees and wood to be so strong, especially for looking so flimsy - but eventually you start cleaving a followable path.

As you cut through, the rain continues to pour on your helmet and visor. Maybe it's the whole "alien world" kind of thing, but you're getting a massive Metroid Prime vibe off of the entire trip. Still, however, no signs of any Inves to note as you pick through the bushes.

Your mind wanders as you explore. Considering the recent events, there's no doubt that Yggdrasil's got a deeper hand into the Helheim's pocket than was previously estimated. Ryoji's collar thing, the whole thing with K... K had to be part of Yggdrasil. There was no way she couldn't be - how would she know about you already and tell you the "professionals" have it covered? What was her deal anyways? Did she bear a grudge against you?

And for that matter, what the hell was up with her talking like she knew your mom? You forgot to ask Mom last time you were with her...

In front of you you hear more running water.
Behind you is the opening to the real world.
There is forest on either side, thick and dense.

>Stop for now.
>Continue
>Other (write in)

>>37754840
>Continue
Keep at it.

>>37754840
>Stop for now.
>Listen to the rain.
>Control your breathing.
>Observe the woods, search for a target.

>>37754840
>Continue

>>37754840
Continue.

>>37754840
>Continue

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>>37754977
>>37755015
>>37755271
>>37755294
>>37755558

Tune: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkMvXkg16m8

Stopping in your tracks, in the little makeshift empty space you've cleared, you start to take a deep breath. The rain's continuning to calm your nerves, your thoughts... becoming sharper. Closing your eyes to control your breathing, with the exercises you've learned in karate class...

...oh, how you wish that this forest could be something of a blessing to this world, instead of a cancer.

For a little while, you feel no sign of the Dragon anywhere near your psyche.

Soon enough, the dense forest parts to much thinner, straighter trees. Little evidence of the fruit bearing trees can be found - you muse that this is a much different part of the forest that hasn't been touched yet. The terrain here is hilly, covered in damp teal and cerulean moss. Overcast darkness is dominating your sight, and vision is low at first - though with a little adjustment of your visor, night vision is blessed upon you. Whoever made these armors thought of everything didn't they?

Your attention, however, is drawn further down the hill that you're currently on top of. There appears to be a series of small stone structures... resembling houses? Maybe? It's hard to tell, but they're organized in at least some fashion.

Not to mention the luminescent trail of liquid leading down there from the forest.

>Check the liquid.
>Inspect the structures.
>Turn back.
>Other (write in)

>>37755936
>Inspect the structures.
We saw something like them last time we were here but didn't get a chance to investigate. Let's take a look.

>>37755936
>>Inspect the structures.
Annnd now we're on the way to PLOT Revelations.

>>37755936
>Inspect the structures.

>>37755936
>Inspect the structures.

If the liquid's heading that way, we can investigate it after the stones.

>>37755936
>Inspect the structures - Then check the liquid if nothing interesting is to be found.
IS Train interrupting and Drive break over.

>>37756051
>>37756021
>>37756011
>>37755985
>>37755967
You start picking your way down the hill, following the stream of luminescent fluid - it glows gold and blue and red and green all at once, making it hard to look at for too long. Slightly sticky to the touch, but otherwise mostly harmless.

As you manage to get to the structures, a chill settles over your skin... you finally get a good look at what exactly they are.

Oh yes, they look indeed like old huts. Stone construction, but where there should have been roofing and doors now lies nothing but rot. A lot of the stone's eroded as well, most likely due to the weather in the Forest like it is now. The luminescent liquid's formed a pool in the center of these structures - perfectly circular, despite the rain and even despite looking flush to the ground.

And speaking of the weather, the rain's starting to pick up even further. Massive drops are beginning to fall through the leaves, and it's sounding like a collection of applause around you instead of just ambient sound.

Before you hear skittering and animalistic grunts just nearby....

>Hide
>Stand your ground
>Seek the source of the sound.
>Other (write in)

>>37756758
>>Seek the source of the sound.

>>37756758
>Stand your ground
>Other (write in)
Let whatever else is here come to us first. And look around at the huts to see if there's anything inside.

>>37756758
>Seek the source of the sound.
We know it's you, bat-kun.

>>37756758
>Hide

>>37756758
>Stand your ground
>Calmly search for the source of the noise.

>>37757084
>>37756973
>>37756921
>>37756912
>>37756819
Responses received.

Sorry I have to take a break again, I'm trying to help a friend of mine go through some stuff righ now. Please bear with me.

>>37757572
Ahh.

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>>37757572
>Please bear with me.

>>37757572
No worries, man. Take your time.

>>37757686
Yeah that's pretty much me right now.

>>37757848
Injecting Life

While we're waiting, I wanted to put it out there that I was thinking of doing a Quest thread also based on Gaim. I'm asking because I don't want to look like I'm just copying DJ Sagara's idea, even though my plot wouldn't take the same course as his. I asked on twitter earlier, but as I didn't get a response, I figured that now would be a good time to get both the opinion of the audience and the DJ himself.

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>>37757572
I apologize again guys, but I don't think I can continue tonight. However, I'm available next Monday to continue hopefully.

I'm sorry for being so sporadic, but is everyone okay if we continue then, or maybe next Friday?

>>37758625
Dude you have my (however much it's worth) blessing. Go right ahead, I'd love to see one!

>>37758625
We need more Kamen Rider based Quest's in general and well, Gaim based quest's are nice and nifty.

For a While I was tempted of running a Gaim quest.

>>37758687
No worries, Sagara. See you next time. Thanks for running.

>>37758687
It's all good Sagara-Bro. Shit/Life happens. Trust me on it.

>>37758625
Why Gaim? Why not Faiz?

You wouldn't even have to try to have better writing than the series

>>37759120
For one thing Gaim can still be completley viewed on Youtube with some moderate hurdles to overcome.

Secondly, Gaim seems to mesh more for a quest format than Faiz, there were mainly 3 rider gears, 5 if you add in Psyga and Orga.

And don't get me started on Orphenoc bullshit.

>>37759222
>And don't get me started on Orphenoc bullshit.
Why not? It's less dumb than our spirit animals.

>>37760205
You do realize that In faiz, Being an Orphenoc is nothing short of a long agonizing death by degrees.

The belt's consume Ophenoc DNA with each transformation.

>>37760205
You talkin shit bout the ara ara snake?!

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>>37760205
>>37761489

Archived: http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?tags=Kamen%20Rider%20Sengoku%20Quest

Back to your scheduled OOC discussion.