Fight to save your face (Eric/Round 1)

[David B.]

Eric was led to his circle, and as the gate closed behind them, it would flicker, the scenery around them changing and they were in the center courtyard of old 259 in it's hayday, american flag waving above it.

[Jeremiah Sykes]

Jeremiah cracked his neck. He still wore his clothes from before, hands empty of a weapon.

"Brings back memories."

He brought up his empty fists and waved Eric forward to engage.

Stats:

Str: 50
Spd: 50
Def: 75
Per: 50
Eng: 50

[Mathew Amtrum]

"Does it?"

Eric would look around, ignoring the other fighter for the moment as he examined the field they were in. Feeling for sources of stone, dirt, and metal. Only underfoot, meaning it wasn't a cage. At least, not a traditional one.

"You know about us, you choose our unique arena, you choose who we fight with us having no knowledge of you..."

He'd smirk.

"If I didn't know any better I'd say this wasn't supposed to be a fair fight."

[Jeremiah Sykes]

"You should know it does."

Jeremiah would cock a brow.

"We know your names, we know you belong to cabal. That is all."

He cracked his neck.

"And the Arena is just for sport, and fun. After all, it's not every day we get to house an undead legend. Theatrics, and all that."

[Bailey Oleander]

Bailey sidles her way into the audience, a little late, but better late than never. She's pretty much watching any fights that have people she knows from Cabal!

Which means she comes in to some interesting conversation here.

[Mathew Amtrum]

He shrugged.

"If you say so. It's not the one I'd have chosen. But I suppose my place of choice is before your time.

He'd slowly turn to face the man, cracking his neck.

"So, fists and Qi I assume?"

He'd have no issue leaving his sword sheathed.

[Jeremiah Sykes]

He laughed.

"You'd have preferred a cafeteria, then?"

Jeremiah crouched, reaching down to grab through the illusion and pick up dirt, rubbing it into his hands. Jeremy was far older than he looked, and this man definitely knew it.

"I would like you to come at me with all you have, obviously. Including your weapons."

Jeremiah cracked his neck, reaching over his shoulder to grab the handle tucked inside his jacket, pulling out a short sword.

"Whenever you're ready."

[Mathew Amtrum]

"A dock, actually."

If they were going for dramatics.

"During a thunderstorm."

He'd chuckle when Jeremiah said he wanted him to come at him with everything.

"I'm sure it won't come to that, but I will keep it in mind."

He'd shift forward rapidly, the ground under his feet shifting to carry him faster than he could move on his own, stone spikes erupting with every footfall to fire at Jeremiah with every intent of impaling him and ending his life. As he had wished, he may not use everything he had, but he wouldn't pull his punches either.

OOC:

Qi use 2/25

Alchemizing Stone Strike and Shifting sands = +1/2 energy to attack and speed

Alchemizing Copper and Tin manipulation = +24 to Qi use calculations.

New speed and attack = 94

[Jeremiah Sykes]

He didn't respond to either of the things Eric said. The game was afoot. As Eric pushed himself forward firing stones, Jeremiah turned around and ran, the spikes smashing into the back of his jacket and exploding as Jeremiah's hands dropped and opened facing Eric, massive jets of flame blasting out at him as he pushed forward .

He'd plant a foot against the energy wall, running up it and pushing off to spin into a front flip over most of the fight zone. hands blasting down to do continuous burn damage to Eric. He was smiling, knowing what he was up against.

It was the joy of a battle who's outcome he didn't already know.

OOC:

Steel Torso - +5 Def for covered areas: Jeremiah's Jacket is heavily weighted, reducing Atk and Spd by 25. Those reductions are added onto his defense for any attacks that hit the jacket.

Sacred Fire: Jeremiah is able to push a minor amount of heat out of his body and ignite it with the gas his Qi produces, creating intense flame. Add 1/2 his energy onto his energy for damage.

Stats:

Str: 50
Spd: 50
Def: 75 (130 for jacket)
Per: 50
Eng: 50 (75 for fire)

[Mathew Amtrum]

Eric wasn't normally one for acrobatics and running up walls. In his experience, it was a lot of energy for little gain. It might look impressive, but there were more efficient ways to dodge. At the end of the day, he was more of a substance over style kind of guy. As it was he'd just turn to follow as the fighter flew overhead in a flip. Bringing his arms up to block the flames that fired at him. His shirt sleeves searing away to reveal his stone armor under his clothing.

He'd slam a hand over his chest to let the vibrations ripple through his armor shooting another spike for the man's legs as he landed. He hoped this wasn't all that Jeremiah had for him or the talk would have been nothing but hot air.

OOC: Qi use 3/25

Alchemizing Stone Strike and Stoneskin - +3/4 energy to attack and defense.

Eric's defense 91

Eric's stone spike 88

[Jeremiah Sykes]

Landing, he knew there was risk of what was coming his way. So as he landed, he did so on all fours and simply threw his arms up in an X, the stone smashing into his arms, shoulders and chest, lifting him and sending him flying backward as her got three medium-sized cuts over his chest and abdomen. Particulates cut his face too, causing him to bleed as he sagged to a knee against the opposite wall still smirking.

"Is this....all?"

He'd stand, waiting for Eric to pressur him further, dusting off his jacket as his wounds on his torso glowed red, and seared closed, prepping to form scars like the dozens of other very fine ones coving his body.

"I said everything. You'll never win like this."

[Mathew Amtrum]

"Funny, I was thinking the same thing."

He'd brush himself off. As it was, it was a wash. Their attacks about as sharp as their words. He knew he had more to throw at him, but he could only hope Jeremiah had the same.

"I'm not here to entertain the spectators. You want me to go at you for real. Then act like it."

Two can play the beneath one's notice game.

[Jeremiah Sykes]

He gave a small smile, which broken into a full grin, then a laugh. It wasn't like he was laughing at Eric, but the laugh seemed happy. Pleased that after all this time, he'd changed in all the right ways. Jeremiah had too, of course. Twenty years tends to beat the teenage cockiness out of you.

"Fair enough."

He removed his jacket, tossing it off out of the ring. The energy wall didn't stop it, so it would seem to just vanish. As it hit the ground outside the ring, cracks erupted up around it, smashing the earth where it made contact. His hand went to the great blue sash at his waist, which he removed and tossed over with it. It floated to the ground. He rolled his shoulders, sighing.

"Okay then. Lets have another go."

His whole body began to hiss and smoke.

OOC:

Steel Torso - +5 Def for covered areas: Jeremiah's Jacket is heavily weighted, reducing Atk and Spd by 25. Those reductions are added onto his defense for any attacks that hit the jacket.

- Ability 1 - When removed, return the reduced stats with a backlash effect of +15 to Atk and Spd.

Sash of Qi Clutch: When worn, this sash cuts the energy of the user in half. Once removed, user gets an additional +5 Qi uses, and gets their energy restored.

Stats:

Str: 90
Spd: 90
Def: 75
Per: 50
Eng: 100

[Mathew Amtrum]

"As you wish."

Eric would snap his fingers, the ground under their feet would rumble before huge slabs of stone ripped themselves up from the ground to encase Jeremiah, spikes of stone shooting out from within as they impacted to act much like an iron maiden would. Short, simple, and to the point.

OOC: Qi uses 5/25

Alchemizing Stone Strike and stone tomb. 125% energy added to his attack

Alchemizing tin and Copper manipulation + 24 to Qi calculations for Eric

Stone Maiden attack 149

[Jeremiah Sykes]

Jeremiah didn't move, his legs moving a little over shoulder width apart as the tomb came up around him. He formed an X in front with his arms and then threw them outward suddenly as the pillars came in to smash into him, the area around him exploding in a massive blast big enough to shake the entire area, the ground rumbling as far as Cabal.

The arena they were in filled with dust and smoke and flame, and Eric would be hit with the shockwave and blast debris. He'd also find Jeremiah rushing him suddenly, fist on fire as he'd move to punch Eric in the stomach and send him rag-dolling backward. Despite avoiding the tomb, he still took backlash damage, and so was bleeding slightly from his nose.

OOC:

All-Blast: By jettisoning a massive flux of gas and igniting it, Jeremiah can create a massive explosion that does 150% of his energy in damage to everything within 20 feet around him. Those within 40 feet receive his energy in damage. Those within 60 feet receive 50% of his energy before it dissipates. Jeremiah takes 2/3rds his energy in damage.

Burning Strike: Igniting his Qi around his fist, Jeremiah gains +1/4 his energy to his attack, and does burn damage as well.

All blast:

Damage to stone tomb: 150
Damage to Eric: 100
Damage to energy wall: 50
Damage to Jeremiah: 66

Burning Strike attack: 115

Qi uses: 5/55