You arrive in Mess and the place is basically empty except for Noel and Makoto.
You get a meal and start eating beside them, the topic drifting towards what's going to happen when you get to Iwatsuchi.
"Don't you guys need to get a schedule from Tsubaki?" Makoto asks. "She'd definitely be on top of that."
You nod through a mouthful of mashed potatoes. They aren't bad, but you think you've had better.
And then your sister enters. She is not happy.
"I have been searching for you two all day! Whenever I knocked on either of your doors, there was no response!"
Stepping up to the table, she sits down promptly and stares at the two of you suspiciously.
"Where have you been?"
Makoto is smiling devilishly.
This catches Tsubaki's attention. "Makoto... did you have to do with this?"
The squirrel-girl shrugs."Nope. But I do know where they were. If you can guess it in three I'll tell you."
Noel is alarmed at this suggestion, but holds her tongue. This only raises Tsubaki's curiosity.
"Ben." She turns to you. "As my brother, please honestly tell me where you were."
You get the feeling you really shouldn't tell her. It lies somewhere in the range of self-preservation.

>"I plead the fifth. We still have that, right?"
>Tell her the truth.
>"So how about that schedule?"
>"Why don't you ask Noel?"
>"Wow, I really need to finish packing. Mind excusing me?"
>Bluff (Write-In)
>Other (Write-In)

>>40506461
>>"I plead the fifth. We still have that, right?"

>>40506461
>>"Wow, I really need to finish packing. Mind excusing me?"

Rolled 1 (1d6)

>>40506529
Noel, Makoto and Tsubaki all look at you. Newton enters and stares curiously at the situation.
"I plead the fifth?" you tenatively request.
"Wait, what?" Tsubaki asks. "You mean the Fifth Amendment from Pre-War America?"
"That's the one." Newton follows up. "That means you can't force him to incriminate himself."
He sits down without getting food. "If you torture him, since he's a citizen, anything he tells you would be taken under duress and thus illegal evidence in court."
Tsubaki turns to Newton in surprise. "You really know a lot about law..."
"Well, sure. Do you think I got where I was simply by my rugged handsomeness and strength?" He flexes.
Makoto laughs, causing Newton's face to sour. "Well excuse me that SOME people can't appreciate firepower when they see it."
"Keep the bravado under control, please." Tsubaki sighs. "I suppose he's right- no use in me probing."
She focuses her gaze again. "But I expect my brother and friends to be upright. Is this understood?"
"It wasn't anything bad..." Noel murmurs. "Could you please trust us?"
Tsubaki stops being overbearing. "All right, I apologize. Here's the schedule for the next three days- read it as soon as possible so you can prepare accordingly."
"Wow, looks like someone's being possessive of her brother." Nanya snickers.
"What?" Tsubaki turns to Makoto. "You know?"
"He told me. Duh."
"Oh... Well, I suppose. I've never really had a sibling, so I don't know how to act, really."

>"I'm your friend too, you know."
>"I know, and trust me, siblings are completely different people from one another."
>"I can handle myself."
>"So what about the schedule? Is everyone else packed?"
>Write-In

Remember, OP always delivers.
Slowly.

>>40506879
>"I'm your friend too, you know."
>"I know, and trust me, siblings are completely different people from one another."
>"So what about the schedule? Is everyone else packed?"
>Newton no offense but I bet Makoto is a shit ton stronger than you, She's a lieutenant and Noel said She was VERY good with tonfas.

>>40506879
I can handle myself

>>40506879
>>"I'm your friend too, you know."
>>"I know, and trust me, siblings are completely different people from one another."

>>40506921
>>40507055
>>40507169
"Hey, I can handle myself." You hold up your hands. "I fought Ragna the Bloodedge to what was pretty much a standstill, you know."
"Not exactly what I was referring too, but so be it..." Tsubaki was still looking concerned, so you decided to reassure her.
"I know what it's like to have siblings, Tsubaki, and trust me, brothers and sisters are completely different people from one another."
Makoto nods. "Yeah, seriously. Just look at Jin and Ragna."
"That's actually a pretty good example, to be honest." Newton smirks.
"Just remember that I'm also your friend as well, Tsubaki."
She was struck a bit by this. "What? Why do you even need to say that? Of course you are!"
Newton rolls his eyes. "Because friends interrogate friends on a daily basis, am I right?"
"You have no right to say that!" Yayoi turns to Newton.
"Really?" Newton asks.
Tsubaki backs down.
You look at your male friend with a bit of a questioning stare. "Also... Newton, no offence, but I bet Makoto is a hell of a lot stronger than you. She's a lieutenant and Noel said She was VERY good with tonfas."
Newton shrugs. "Hey, I'm okay with being low-ranking. Gives me some room to grow."
You shake your head. "So what about the schedule? Is everybody packed?" you ask.
Everyone nodded except for Noel. "I just have a few more things left to bring..."
Tsubaki rolled her eyes and laid out the schedule.
(1/2)

>>40507248
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Day One:

4 AM: Arrival in Iwatsuchi
5-7 AM: Transition Period
8-9 AM: Breakfast
9-10 AM: Morning Assembly
10-12 AM/PM: Transition Period
12-1 PM: Lunch
1-2 PM: Transition Period
3-5 PM: Speakers
6-7 PM: Dinner
7-9 PM: Reception
10 PM: Transition Period

Day Two:

5-7 AM: Transition Period
8-9 AM: Breakfast
9-12 AM/PM: Transition Period
12-1 PM: Lunch
1-2 PM: Transition Period
3-5 PM: Arena
6-7 PM: Dinner
7-9 PM: Reception
10 PM: Transition Period

Day Three:

5-7 AM: Transition Period
8-9 AM: Breakfast
9-12 AM/PM: Transition Period
12-1 PM: Lunch
1-2 PM: Transition Period
3-5 PM: Award Ceremony.
6-7 PM: Dinner
7-9 PM: Reception
10 PM: Transition Period

"So when we act is the question." Newton mutters.
Tsubaki nods. "Yes, we'll have to survey the events and situation on the first day and act in the next two days."
Makoto stares at the schedule before saying, "Whatever they're going to do, they'll do it during Arena."
Newton turns to Nanaya. "So do we need to move then?"
"Before then." Noel says. "I-I mean, if they're going to do something, they'll have to have it prepared, right?"
"Yeah, Relius has to be there for the Arena." Makoto judges. "Good eye, Noel."

>"What is 'Arena', exactly?"
>"He doesn't have to."
>"We need to strike..."(Write-In)
>"Where is Hazama in all of this?"
>Write-In

>>40507370
The arena?

>>40507370
>>"What is 'Arena', exactly?"
>>"He doesn't have to."
He has that doll of his
>>"Where is Hazama in all of this?"
Relies could easily let him out to cause trouble, or he could "escape"

>>40507394
>>40507472
"What's 'Arena', exactly?" You ask.
"It's barbaric, is what it is." Tsubaki mutters. "Apparently they've put on some kind of tournament because of Ragna's capture. The last remaining contender will be given the chance to fight Ragna themselves."
Newton takes off his hat and leans back. "Well, that's just stupid. Why would you let the world's single most destructive criminal fight around thousands of people?"
"So they're gonna bring in all sorts of fighters, then?" Makoto asks. "Why? It's a lot to do and organize. So why are they doing it?"
"Probably to bait out bounty hunters." Newton answers. "If the prize is anything worth getting, they may be able to catch some serious criminals. Besides, if they're going to do something, most people that would stop them will be too distracted with the organization and red tape to stop them."
You drum your fingers on the table. "Something to note is that Relius can be there and still be carrying out his plan. Remember that doll of his?"
"You mean the pink-purple woman-thing?" Noel asks. "Yeah."
"He could use her as his arms and legs while he fills out his NOL obligations." You look at the rest of the group.
"Besides all that, where is Hazama in all of this? He could be released by Relius or 'escape'."
"I could stand guard on him, if you want."Newton asks. "If someone like Jin pulled some strings, I could give you a signal if he's released."
"That's dangerous, though." Makoto says. "He's more powerful than probably any of us, and might be able to kill you before you can warn us."

>"Are you willing to take the risk?"
>"Newton, I'm gonna have to request you do this for us."
>"No. I'm not willing to gamble Newton's life, especially on intel we might not get."
>Write-In

>>40507675
Newton, you're more useful not being noticed by them. The rest of us are easily noticed you aren't. In fact I'm fairly certain both Relius and Hazama look right past you. If you insist I'll pull strings, but I think you'd be better off watching our watchers.

>>40507738
"I'll do it." Newton says. "Whoever else would be doing it is as much a person as me, and they wouldn't even know ahead of time to preapre for something like this."
"Newton..." You turn to him. "I admire your courage, but honestly? You'd be much more helpful if Relius and Hazama didn't know who you were."
"What do you mean?" Newton asks.
"I mean that Hazama and Relius have it out for us. You're a 'low-level' Corporal, effectively making you someone who can be anywhere and nobody notices or cares."
"Wow, you're doing wonders for my self-esteem."
"No, really. You may be the most useful person here for this entire plan, simply because you can fuck up Relius's plan and he would have no idea until it was too late."
He thinks about that for a second. "Huh. Never looked at it like that."
"I'll pull strings if you want, but I think you would work better as a sort of spy."
"So when are we starting to launch the plan?" Tsubaki asks.

>"There's not enough information for that."
>"Before Arena, but that might change."
>"We need to strike..." (Write-In)
>"Let's break for now and get ready to go."
>Write-In

>>40507926
>>"Before Arena, but that might change."
Because
>"There's not enough information for that."

>>40508090
"Before arena, but that might change." You stare at the schedule. "This thing is too sparse for us to get any real information out of."
"So that would mean the 1-2 PM Transition Period." Noel rocks from side to side a bit. "I'm kinda nervous- I've never really been part of anything like this before."
"We'll get through it." Makoto gives her a thumbs up.
"Yeah. I don't think there's anything left to discuss." Newton says. "I'll see you guys on the ship."

>""Newton, wait. I just need to go over..."(Write-In)
>"See you there." (Skip forward to ship.)
>Other Write-In

>>40508179
>>""Newton, wait. I just need to go over..."(Write-In)
Just don't get caught that doll of his? Lots of tech on it if it seems like it or he has made you bail.

>>40508206
"Newton, wait." you stop him. "We don't know how powerful that doll of his is. It could be capable of killing any one of us, or all of us. You and everyone else need to stay clear of it and anything else you think he's made, unless you absolutely have to."
"Sure." Newton nods. "I'll be careful." He leaves.
"I have to make sure that I haven't forgotten anything." Tsubaki looks at you sternly. "Be careful, you two, whatever it is you were doing."
It takes Makoto all of her willpower not to laugh until Tsubaki leaves.
"Ahahaha... Oh, wow!" Makoto starts laughing uncontrollably. "You guys really dodged a bullet on that one."
"Sh-shut up." Noel mutters. "It's not like we were doing anything wrong..."
"Whatever." Makoto says. "I'll see you guys later. But keep it clean, alright?"
You blush slightly at that.

,,,,

At the airship, you find that Newton has taken crew with the guy you helped save earlier. Sullivan.
He hasn't talked to you yet.
This time, it's twenty to a ship.
The seven of you, Relius, Byaguka, and the captives. You guys are supposed to be the guard, apparently.
As you step on-board, Byakuga looks at you, opens his mouth, hesitates, and then says nothing before leaving.
Jin is sitting in the 'den' of the ship, stirring a glass of what seems to be ice water with a straw.
The Hero of Ikaruga, Ladies and Gentlemen.

You have an overnight room with Jin, apparently. Fucking great.
What do you do?

>Put your bags away.
>Talk to
>>Jin.
>>Byakuga.
>>Noel.
>>Tsubaki.
>>Newton.
>>Makoto.
>>Sullivan.
>>Relius.
>Cook, if you can.
>Check the prisoners.
>Enjoy the view.
>Write-In.

>>40508571
>>Put your bags away.
Then
>Check the prisoners.
Then
>Cook, if you can.

Sorry for interrupting, but... Thread interest check?
I mean, if there's more than one player currently and you all agree with the choices, then linking to their post with 'this' would help me count votes a lot better, and register more interest.

>>40508685
Okay then this>>40508598

>>40508777
Appreciated.
I just want to make sure that everyone is represented and there aren't a bunch of people secretly disappointed with a vote when it's even and I pick the one with less people behind it.

...

You bring your bags to the airship room. It's not much- actually less than the first one, but it doesn't matter.
What does matter is the fact that there are two bends and not one, each with a matching temporary holding shelf.
You put your bag in the one on the left, as the right one is already occupied by Jin.
After that, you move to the prisoner bay with two swipes of your identification card. It's dark, and eerily silent.
You can see Arakune in one corner, but there's something wrong about the sound in this room.
Roll 2d6, if you will. I'm taking the first response.

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>>40508685
Also here, have some drawing I found.

Rolled 1, 2 = 3 (2d6)

>>40508822

>>40508868
>>40508822
Cashing in one of our auto passes.

Rolled 1, 6 = 7 (2d6)

>>40508822

>>40508892
Can I get another vote for this? Needs two to pass.

Rolled 5, 4 = 9 (2d6)

>>40508822
>>40509010
How about another roll?

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>>40509088
Sorry, I'm sticking to my guns. First roll means first roll. Maybe next time it'll be best of three.
>>40508868
There's a humming. You don't know exactly what it is, but-
*CRACK*
A strike from behind catches you off-guard. As you recover, you can see a red longstave fly towards Arakune's vial.
"I'm sorry, but I can't have you intervening." A Chinese woman in red steps out, her face determined, but still slightly unsteady.
You think you recognize her. "Litchi? Are you that woman Shishigami talked about?"
"Hmm? You know me?" She shakes her head. "That doesn't matter. I need to get him out of here, and you're not stopping me."

>"You know, I've heard enough explanations that one more won't hurt."
>"No dice, lady. He tried to kill a lot of soldiers. It was hard enough stopping him the first time."
>"Well, if you wanted help, you could have asked instead of hitting me."
>"I'm in if it means screwing with Relius's plans."
>Write-In

>>40509120
>>"You know, I've heard enough explanations that one more won't hurt."
Also I took on Ragna the blood edge and my specialty is sound. As I am alarm bringing everyone on ship running my. You're not freeing him and getting away unless you can make a damn good argument.

>>40509120
>"You know, I've heard enough explanations where one more wouldn't hurt."
Try to convince me why I should let you run off with him.

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>>40509185
>>40509250
"You know, I've heard enough explanations that one more won't hurt." You put your ha back on. "Mind doing me the favor?"
"Why should I explain myself to you?" Litchi asks defensively.
"Because firstly, you can't beat me, secondarily, I can alarm this whole ship to your presence before you can hit me again, and thirdly, I'm not in the mood for any more bullshit."
You exert your presence. "So I'd appreciate a damn good story as to why I should let you skedaddle with him. Get a violin if it helps your sob story."
She looks you over. "You look almost like him, actually. Just brown hair instead of black."
"Excuse me?" You raise an eyebrow.
"Lotte Carmine. Roy." SHe sighs. "He was a fellow researcher with me at Sector Seven. But one day, he started acting strange and not like himself. He eventually got sicker and sicker until he... became what he is now."
She looks at you in appeal. "I think I can help him. Please, let me take him out of here. Do you know what Relius will do to him? I can't just let him go!"

>"You work for Sector Seven?"
>"I don't believe it."
>"Sorry, but I can't be sure as to whether other people are going to be safe from him."
>"You don't think Relius can fix him?"
>"What the hell, I'll give it a pass. Get him out of here."
>Alarm the rest of the ship.
>Write-In

>>40509418
>>"You work for Sector Seven?"
Cause Kokonoe has tried screwing me over far far too many times for me to want to help them.
As for your story....
>"I don't believe it."
Because it is so vague it might as well be bullshit from a politician.
Additionally that thing was killing my men for fun. So you have One more chance to give me a real explanation with plans on how fix him or I am alarming this ship.

>>40509418
>"Sorry, I can't be sure as to whether other people people are going to be safe around him."
Unless you have plan to get him off this ship without causing a wreck.

>>40509486
>>40509534
Your borw furrows. "You work for Sector Seven? Cause Kokonoe has tried screwing me over far, far too many times for me to want to help them."
Litchi shakes her head. "No, but I used to. I left because Kokonoe wasn't willing to help me fix Lotte."
"That's awfully convenient. As for your story....I don't believe it."
"What?" Litchi almost looks hurt.
"Because it's so vague it might as well be coming straight from a politician. Besides, I can't trust that he won't hurt anyone unless you plan to get him off this ship without causing a wreck."
You shake your head. "Ignoring everything else, that thing was killing my men for fun. So you have exactly one more chance to give me a real explanation with plans on how fix him or I am alarming this ship."
"The Azure Grimoire... It's a miniature Boundary." She admits.
"Okay, what? How does that matter?"
"I think I can modify the Azure Grimoire to reverse the effects the Boundary had on Roy. The Azure feeds its user a limitless supply of seither from the Boundary it contains. The only bottleneckis how much it can trasfer at once."
"Lotte's body and mind have been poured into the Boundary- I might be able to get enough of it back for it to recover."
She pleads with you. "Name something, just about anything, if you'll help me fix him."

>"We have an intruder."(Alarm the ship.)
>"That's good enough for me. Now go."
>"How do you expect to get the Azure?"
>"Alright, but only if..."(Write-In)
>Write-In

>>40509674
>"How do you expect to get the Azure?"
Unless you're planning on taking Bloodegde with you?

>>40509674
>"How do you expect to get the Azure?"

>>40509674
>>"How do you expect to get the Azure?"
Cause the only 2 people who have it would all 3 of us in close quarters with ease.

>>40509734
>>40509753
>>40509763

"Answer me this. How do you expect to get the Azure?" you ask. "Anyone you could get it from can and will kill you if you try to take it from them."
"That..." She shakes her head. "I'll find a way. Even if it means I'd have to make my own Azure."
She seems shaken, now, uneasy. "Please, just let me go. I can't just do nothing! Even if you... No, never mind that. I will fight you if I need to! Or- Or I'll release Ragna!"
She focuses again. "That- That's right. If you don't let me go, I'll release Ragna."

>"I'd kill you before you had the chance."
>"So much for being 'kind'. Bang didn't know a thing about what you're really like."
>"You won't do it. Even now, you still care too much about the people on board to try it. And that's a good thing."
>"I'm calling your bluff- We have an intruder!"
>Write-In

>>40509876
>"You won't do it. Even now, you still care too much about the people on board to try it. And that's a good thing."

>>40509876
>"You won't do it. Even now, you still care too much about the people on board to try it. And that's a good thing."
I

>>40509876
>"You won't do it. Even now, you still care too much about the people on board to try it. And that's a good thing."

>>40509876
>>"You won't do it. Even now, you still care too much about the people on board to try it. And that's a good thing."

>>40509951
>>40509971
>>40509996
>>40510046

You meet eyes with her, and she looks abck at you hesitantly. "What? I-I'm serious!"
"You won't do it."
"I-" Litchi is unable to speak, her arms around herself in shame.
There's a little sympathy welling up within you. "Even now, you still care too much about the people on board to try it. And that's a good thing. Now stop this." You bark it as an order.
"You are just like him, aren't you? Mistreated by Kokonoe, too."
She shakes her head. "You're right, I wasn't really willing to go through with that."
She looks at Arakune sadly. "If I was, I don't know what I would be willing to fight for, anymore, or even if I would go on with my mission. I know that what I'm supposed to do is heal people... even if it means hurting them at first."
Your shoulders slump in relief.
It is short-lived as she glares at you. "But I am willing to go through with this."
She hurls her staff, which spins at you with a furious power.
2d6, best of three!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hywKNJ-48V4
>The Wheel of Fate is Turning!
Ben:
>Health: Slightly Damaged (38/40)
>Drive: Empty (0/10)
Litchi:
>Health: Undamaged (35/35)
>Drive: Empty (0/10)

Rolled 1, 5 = 6 (2d6)

>>40510116

Rolled 3, 3 = 6 (2d6)

>>40510116
Dodge or catch it

Rolled 6, 4 = 10 (2d6)

>>40510116

>>40510141
Nice.
Writing.

>>40510138
>>40510140
>>40510141

You interrupt her attack by grabbing the staff out of mid-air and holding it tightly.
"Damn, does this thing move on its own?" You have a hard time keeping it steady as Litchi swings a kick at you.
Luckily, you're able to dodge, and her kick merely strikes the staff.
...
...What is with women and short skirts these days?
Putting the thought from your mind, you prepare to counterstrike.

>Low shot. Her leg is up and everything.
>Drop the staff and grab your gun!
>Close-quarters combat time.
>Trip her.
>Write-In

>Litchi: 35/35 HP, 1/10 Drive
>Ben: 38/40 HP, 1/10 Drive

>>40510214
>Trip her.
Try and knock the staff away from her

>>40510214
>Close-quarters combat time.

She is a weapon user and we are in a confined space. We can't play keep away like we could with Ragna here. The thing about using a staff as a weapon is that you need the proper leverage and momentum in order to use it properly. We stick to her like glue and she'll have a much harder time using it against us. It's not perfect but it is optimal.

>>40510214
>>Low shot. Her leg is up and everything.
>Low shot. Her leg is up and everything.
Coat our hands in sounds ars amplify our hits.

>>40510214
>Trip her
>Write-in
Kick her back up into the air and hit her mid air.

Trip (X)
>>40510235
>>40510281
CQC
>>40510247
Low Blow
>>40510280

Writing.

>>40510307
Dice?

>>40510321
Not this time.
>>40510235
>>40510247
>>40510280
>>40510281

You drop the staff and grab her leg.
She is not comfortable with this, but less so when you sweep her other leg out from under her.
Faster than she can react, you channel a sonic burst through your foot and strike her in the back, throwing herr upwards slightly.
Drawing your pther leg forward, you push your heel into her abdomen and slam her to the ground.
"Gah- You!" She sweeps her legs sideways to trip you, but you regain your bearing.
"You can't be so rough with a lady, you know!" She hisses. She reaches out, and the staff moves towards you again. Litchi is slowly getting up.

Roll 2d6, best of three!
>Duck and dodge!
>Grab the staff again!
>Jump over Litchi!
>Keep her down!
>Write-In
Using two movements means that I roll twice, three times, threee, et cetera.

>>40510372
I need to focus, give me a minute.
>Litchi: 30/35 HP, 2/10 Drive
>Ben: 38/40 HP, 3/10 Drive

Rolled 3, 4 = 7 (2d6)

>>40510372
>Keep her down!

Rolled 2, 5 = 7 (2d6)

>>40510372
>Write-in
Dodge ane counter!

Rolled 6, 5 = 11 (2d6)

>>40510372
>>Duck and dodge!

>>40510372

What this guy said, >>40510415

"Sorry lady but I'm a little old school. Don't dish out what you can't take as they used to say."

>>40510415
>>40510427
>>40510436
>Duck and Dodge!
Writing...

>>40510467
Crap, that should be>>40510415
>>40510436
Dodge and Counter
I really do need to focus.
Writing.

>>40510473
You drop under the staff before planting a heel in her jaw and shoving.
"Sorry, lady, but I fight old-school. Don't dish out what you can't take."
She rolls back and pushes he hair out of the way. "You're strong- but I won't lose!"
She calls the staff back to her hand and sweeps at your feet, driving you back temporarily.
The next strike seems to be an upwards one, from the ground.

>Litchi: 19/35 HP, 3/10 Drive
>Ben: 38/40 HP, 5/10 Drive
Roll 2d6, best of three!
>Grab the staff as it rises!
>Get under it and stop it when it reaches its apex!
>Step aside from it and strike her!
>Back up and use your rifle!
> Distortion Drive
>> Sonic Sniper (Full screen, single strike, High damage)
>> Rolling Thunder (Half-screen, shove, medium damage)
>> Banshee's Howl (Full-screen, temporary stun, lower damage)
>Write-In

>>40510546
For future reference, counters deal 2d6 instead of 1d6 damage, or another die appropriately.

Rolled 1, 2 = 3 (2d6)

>>40510546
>>Sonic Sniper

Rolled 6, 4 = 10 (2d6)

>>40510546
>Step aside from it and strike her!

>>40510594
I think I may as well go with this anon instead.

Rolled 2, 3 = 5 (2d6)

>>40510546
>Step aside from it and strike her!

We need to wait for the opportune moment to use one of our supers. She'll slip up sooner or later.

>>40510594
>>40510614
>>40510602

You see the attack coming before she puts her force into it, moving to the side and stepping forward, putting sonic energy into the strike you land on her shoulder.
"What?" Litchi is alarmed. "How are you able to move so quickly?"
She shakes her head. "It doesn't make sense- you're only human..."
She realizes in alarm what she just said. "So it can be done, then?"
She smiles. "Even if I lose, if I'm right, you add a lot of grounds to a theory I have. I have to thank you for this fight."
She moves back into a defensive stance, almost daring you to come after her.
>Litchi: 12/35 HP, 4/10 Drive
>Ben: 38/40 HP, 7/10 Drive
Roll 2d6, best of three!
>Take the bait.
>Wait her out.
>Signal that there's an intruder.
>"What's the theory?"
>"You can tell?"
> Distortion Drive
>> Sonic Sniper (Full screen, single strike, High damage)
>> Rolling Thunder (Half-screen, shove, medium damage)
>> Banshee's Howl (Full-screen, temporary stun, lower damage)
>Write-In

Rolled 3, 6 = 9 (2d6)

>>40510687
>"You can tell?"
>"What's the theory?"
>> Sonic Sniper (Full screen, single strike, High damage)

Rolled 6, 6 = 12 (2d6)

>>40510716
>>40510687
This

Rolled 2, 6 = 8 (2d6)

>>40510687
>"You can tell? Well what's the theory?"
Keep on the defense. Counter if she strikes.

>>40510773
Damn son. I guess we're done here.

>>40510773
Nice roll

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>>40510773
>>40510790
>Rolled 6, 6 = 12 (2d6)
...Writing.

>>40510800

"So you can tell, then?" You step back, considering your options. Right now delaying her by talking seems to be a good one.
"I had a hunch, but you just confirmed it." Litchi winks at you. "Thank you for adding to the sum of human knowledge."
"What's this theory of yours?" you ask, silently pulling your rifle to a position that you can grab it from.
"That a human body can be created completely out of seither, should it be dense enough."
"Really, now?" You aim with your eyes carefully. Her collarbone should be strong enough to withstand this.
"Oh, yes. It would require an Observer, though, which means you're not alone." She questions you. "Who is Observing you?"
You realize that this is moment to strike. "That's not something I'm willing to answer, thanks."
With almost godlike accuracy, you hook your finger around the trigger guard of your rifle and, using your finger as a pivot, spin it out so that the barrel faces Litchi.
Before she knows what is happening, you fire.
The sonic energy from the explosion are silently contained into a line which follows the Ars Magus projectile.
When the line reaches Litchi, it spreads throughout her skeleton like the waves of a falling drop.
Instantly, the sudden jolt knocks out most of the nerves in her body, and she slumps to the ground helpless.
You should probably inform someone.

...

That's it for tonight.
Any questions?
Sorry for the temporary sloppy writing.

>>40510873
What would happen if Lichi did free Ragna?

>>40510873
So since news about Ragna's capture and upcoming execution was spread. Has Nu-No.13 heard about it?

>>40510930
The ship would likely crash. Then you guys would play Survivor: (North America covered in seither).
>>40510936
You don't know the half of it. She's looking forward to the execution.

>>40510957
Chances of her running into Ben and Noel during their counter plan against Relius.

Did Hazama plan for her to hear about this. Is plan B to get rid of Ben?

>>40510974
>Chances of her running into Ben and Noel during their counter plan against Relius.
You'd have to seek her out. That's all I'll say on the matter.
>Did Hazama plan for her to hear about this.
Yes.
>Is plan B to get rid of Ben?
Getting rid of Ben is a nice bonus of Relius and Hazama's plan. If Ben interferes too much, Hazama will seek him out.

>>40511004
So out of all the cast, who is able to see or notice the similarities between Ragna and Ben.

>>40511024
Relius, Rachel, Noel, Nu, Valkenheim, Hazama, Saya, Kokonoe, Trinity Glassfield, Hakumen, Arakune.
Jin and Litchi, too, but less so than the others.

>>40511050
So what would Hazama's reaction be to Ben if Ben is able to take him down when he is 100% serious with only few scratches similar to how Ragna was beaten?

>>40511102
Absolutely assblasted.
It's not likely, though. You fought Ragna without his Grimoire, so he rolled 2d6 for combat.
If he has his grimoire, that would be doubled.
Hazama is more powerful than Ragna as it is, and with his Grimoire you're looking at 6d6 rolled for combat values.
You'd need to Overdrive to even come close to fighting him on his level.

>>40511129
When I mean with his Grimoire, I mean active, obviously.

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Next Time:
20th Thread Celebration. I honestly thought it would kinda sink into nothing, but you guys are the greatest.
Definite Items:
>Game Recap
>Noel's Poems
>Reveal as to what exactly the Ghost Grimoire is
Likely topics include:
>Who would voice Ben if he were an actual character?
>Concepts, inspiration, what could have been
>What's different between this timeline and the Blazblue timeline?
>Movelist
>Ben's life as an orphan
>Newton's history revealed!
>Where the hell has Makoto been all this time?
>Spoilers for the 'second season'
>Ben Herald Says (Fill in the reply)

Thanks so much so far. I hope this game reaches its final without many problems.