Reporting for Duty (Leon/Research)

[Leon]

Arcenus was about to lose his temper completely at the asshole comment, however his breath halted at the prospect of a deal and a duel. He let out a long breath that he had held turning from a seething grimace into a calm smile.

"Well that sounds official enough for me. Wouldn't matter if they really agree or not. They will join Prota one way or another. You have a deal."

Smugly taking the hand to shake Arcenus would reach into the back of his belt and pull out a stick of some sort. Ripping the tip off it would release blue smoke. Tossing it to the side, he would fold his arms and stand straight.

"Prepare yourself then, take all the time you need."

[Mathew Amtrum]

"Oh super!"

He shook the man's hand eagerly and would move back toward the crowd where he would start to slowly unbutton his jacket, turning his head to look behind his shoulders at the guy.

"You don't mind if I take off my jacket and shoes do you? They are really nice and I don't want to mess them up."

[Leon]

Arcenus would grin widely, slapping a palm to his forehead as he leaned back, stumbling a step or two backwards.

"Not at all! Go right ahead! Hahahaha!"

It wouldn't be long before a group of about eight Prota uniformed and armored soldiers would come wandering in, getting updated as to what was going on and they began sharing chuckles amongst themselves.

[Mathew Amtrum]

Eric ignored the jeering and anything else they would say to him as he slowly took off his coat, though he'd leave his button-down shirt one. They weren't savages who had to go around fighting half naked. They could do this like gentlemen. He followed up with his shoes, carefully untying the laces. If anything he was making a show over being careful and fussy about it.

"Oh... Before I forget. Did you want me to go easy on you so you can look good in front of your men? Like, give you a free hit or something?"

[Leon]

Arcenus would roll his shoulders and crack his neck a bit stepping away from his men, who laughed at the proposition.

"How about you make this fun for me and try."

[Mathew Amtrum]

"Well if that's what you want."

He'd say as he slowly stood up. Flexing his toes against the pavement as he rolled his shoulders back. He'd twist his body to stretch and loosen up, watching to see if Mr. Arcenus would do the same. Not that it mattered, this fight was already won. However, it didn't take a genius to see that his attitude was getting to Arceus, which is where he already lost.

"Okay, so just remember. When I beat you, that means You and your army leave this place forever."

He put his hands up in a boxing stance, or at least what one might think a boxing stance would look like if they didn't know how a boxer really fought past the idea that they punched people. Meanwhile, he'd be channeling some of his Qi energy into the old and well-worn figurine in his pants pocket. Just in case.

Channeling a Qi use into my Jade Figurine

Qi uses 1/18

[Leon]

"Yeah, yeah. I know the deal."

Arcenus brushed off the comment by closing his eyes and shaking his head with an exaggerated shrug. Stepping forward he watched Eric take his stance with a smirk that showed some teeth. Arcenus however would put this Normy down quickly and make him feel the hurt. Rushing forward he would aim to slam an open clawed right hand into Eric's left side of his face. He was attempting to go through with brute force, breaking whatever guard Eric used to take him off his feet and slam him to the ground.

"You asked for this Normy!"

Attack: 31
Speed: 32
Defense: 30
Perception: 30
Energy: 45

[Mathew Amtrum]

And the bait was taken. When the attack came for him Eric would shift is arm upward to push the attack to the side before twisting it to hook Arc's arm with his and pull him in close. As that happened Eric's left foot would slam down on the ground which shifted the stone behind the dreadfully Prota's soldier where a small stone pillar would erupt for the back of his kneecap looking to knock him down so that Eric would be holding him up by his arm.

If the man was caught off guard enough for those attacks to land then Eric would punctuate it with a knee upward into the man's diaphragm. Only because the Gentleman said he did not wish for him to take it easy on him.


OOC:

Activating Jade Dragon Item

The Jade Dragon: +12 Energy

Power: Multi-Thread Power - Over the prospect of time this Jade Dragon stores energy through the user focusing energy into it. For every post the user may move a "Use" of their Qi into the Jade Dragon creating a +1 charge, for a max of +5 per thread. This can be done for up to 10 threads before it is full and can no longer contain energy. At any point in time the user may absorb all the stored +1 charges to add +50 stat point to be distributed how needed. After which until recharged to at least +10, +1 charges no longer gives static stat points.

New Stats for the thread

Attack: 40
Speed: 40
Defense: 30
Perception: 20
Energy: 37

Stone Strike - Eric hits the ground and the shockwave sends out small pillars or projectiles of stone at his foe. 1/4th energy stat added to his attack.

Stone Strike attack 49

Qi use 2/18

[Leon]

The surprise would be obvious as his attack was deflected and turned into a hold of some sort, however the follow up moved too fast for him to keep track really as he felt his knee give out from pain to the back of it, before long he was folded over a knee strike that sucked all his air away. Instinct took over and his free arm was clutching at his gut. Realization would set in as rage filled his face. Saliva drooling down the sides of his mouth as he tried to put air in his lungs. He couldn't even really concentrate enough to get Qi flowing properly.

The Soldiers were dead silent, the people watching were just as in awe and understandable shocked.

[Mathew Amtrum]

"This is where I will point out that the assumption that I could not harness my Qi was yours."

Eric would tighten his grip on the man's arm and spin him around. His free hand raising up to slowly lift a slab of concrete from the street, levitating it into the air. He'd release his grip to throw the man at the slab, lunging forward to slam another foot into the ground. The intention is to throw the man into the slab of stone just as another stone pillar shot out from the ground to slam into him, pinning him to the slab.

"You are sloppy and undisciplined. You can give up now or risk me killing you."

Stone Strike - Eric hits the ground and the shockwave sends out small pillars or projectiles of stone at his foe. 1/4th energy stat added to his attack.

Level 4: Geokinetic Levitation - Eric is able to telekinetically move and levitate stone and metal objects. (+8 to attacks when combined with an attack)

Throw attack with Levitation - 48

Pillar attack - 49

Qi use 4/18

[Leon]

Arcenus was thrown harshly being pincered by the slab and the pillar of earth at which he would be holding, coughing spit and blood onto the pillar of earth, looking up at Eric, seething. The damage obviously having been done to an unguarded fighter he'd take a few quick breaths. He was oozing with hatred and malice for what was going down right this moment.

"What... Who are you?"

[Mathew Amtrum]

"That is hardly important right now."

He'd say before stomping his foot once more. Another pillar erupting from the Earth to try and slam into the pinned fighter. His eyes darting to the side to make sure that his men were going to be keeping their hands out of their pants and letting this play out. Prota was supposed to be true to their word, but that could change when they were suddenly on the losing side.

Stone Strike - Eric hits the ground and the shockwave sends out small pillars or projectiles of stone at his foe. 1/4th energy stat added to his attack.

Pillar attack - 49

Qi use 5/18

[Leon]

"UGH!"

The shot hurt, but he was able to concentrate his Qi, wind blade4s would erupt from his joints, shoulders, neck, elbows, knees, everywhere and slash apart the stone and concrete holding him in place. His skin would lighten to a rather pale, his hair would turn white and his eyes would change to slitted lizard like eyes. His hands would have claws and he would be ready now. Though the injuries were done, he wasn't backing down now.

"You're right."

He would slash his right arm this time staying at a distance as three wind blades would scream towards Eric ripping up the ground along the way!

Dmg and speed of attack: 54

[Mathew Amtrum]

He smirked when he saw the transformations starting. The ground under his feet shifting to slide up his body under his clothing as a barrier. He'd make himself as ready as he could for what was to come. He was pleased, however, to see that he still had some fighting spirit in him.

He'd cross his arms over his face to block the wind blades. His shirt slicing open and the stone surrounding his flesh cracking from the force of the attack. A small trickle of blood escaping through the cracks in his armor. A hint of a tattoo could be seen peeking out behind some of the broken stone.

"So you do have some spirit."

He would move in to close the distance, though he suspected there would be another attack coming at him.

Level 2: Stone Skin - Eric manipulates a thin layer of stone over his body to act as armor. 1/2 energy stat added to his defense.

Defense 48

Qi use 6/18

[Leon]

Eric was correct in his assumption another attack was coming! Arcenus had leapt towards Eric completely towards, an explosion of air would jettison Arcenus faster as he intended to slam directly into Eric, gripping the man with his claws and slamming his knee's into him upon impact. The force would likely carry the both of them through the air and into near by buildings.

However in flight Arcenus would be attempting to punch Eric in the face with his right hand.