Meeting the Crimson King (Territory #235)

[Jericho]

Name: Ability?

Requirements: 10 Def

Job: Get hit by an ability

Bonus: Get hit by an ability that does 20 worth of dmg or more.

Payout: +1 exp

Jericho arrived at the giant dark mansion, made from the blood of the crimson king. Two blood zealot guards followed behind him on either side. He made subtle hand signal for them to wait at the door once he crossed its threshold. They complied without word and moved to their respective positions, with their hands folded together behind their waist. 

Jericho moved into the mansion making his way to the office in which they often operated, with its maps and layouts and pieces representing groups of men. After he had heard King Sudeki's return, Jericho decided it would be logical to meet him, considering he now served him. He was also a blood wielder, as was evident by the structure, so it would also be reasonable to suppose he could increase Jericho's own ability potential. With due time, probably, but nonetheless within the realm of possibility. 

He turned into the room to see if anyone awaited him...

[Dime Price]

Dime with a stack of books heard the door open and turned around. The tall miss smiled slighly while welcoming Jericho.

"Well met, its been a while." she carried and sat the books on a better organized table. "Sudeki should be here soon, he is eager to meet you. Before that how have things been on the streets? I hope the rest of the tension dies down soon. I know some still feel unrest at the death of my brother and the unification of our territory once again. I just hope it isn't beyond your hands?"

[Raikotsu Sudeki]

There would be the sound of several feet clacking against the floor as Rai approached his office. He would walk in and go to stand in front of his desk. Behind him 3 of his Royal Guards, just returned from Zekunft's training would be walking in perfect formation. Stopping only when Rai did and standing at attention on either side of Rai. Rai would lean on his desk and rub his temples. This was incredibly frustrating. He felt like he was a kid back home at the Sudeki compound again, with his Dad sending Guards to watch over him. Sigh... Rai would look up to realize Jericho standing there.

"Ah, I am sorry, I just got back from visiting Ramses. Talking about the state of affairs our territory is in."

Rai would stretch his back then walk over to Jericho with his hand held out for hand shake.

"Nice to formally meet you. I'm Raikotsu Sudeki, you can call me Rai though."

Turning to Dime he would smile.

"I have a... gift, for you."

Rai would motion with his hand for one of the Royal Guard to come closer. Dime might not recognize the person at first but after a brief moment she would notice it was the same person she nominated to go to Zekunft to train.

"Since you and Ramses are both in the line of succession should anything happen to me, I'm having each of you guarded as well. As such this will now be your guard."

With Rai's words the Guard would remove themselves from Rai's side and move to stand beside Dime at attention.

"Oh, uh... you need to be sure to tell them that it's ok to relax... otherwise they won't... it's really weird. Oh, uhm, At ease!"

Rai would call out to the two Guards still under his command. Both would get into a relaxed stance... Rai assumed, they didn't look relaxed to him, but they followed his orders to the letter... To each their own. Rai would then turn his attention back to Jericho.

"My deepest apologies, it has been a very... Taxing day. I was told you wanted to meet with me? What can I do for you?"

[Jericho]

At the sight of Dime, he did the usual greeting. "Hello Dime," his bland voice flowed without a particular tone.

Jericho walked into the room past the entryway she had met him at and sat in a chair robotically, maintaining a perfectly straight posture as if his body was made of boards. "There has been trouble. The death of your brother did upset things as I expected. It is only logical that they would react so. But it is in my hands. There is no need for worry."

As his dry sentence came to a close, he heard marching down the hallway. Strange...

The Crimson King entered the room, and with that, Jericho stood quickly, still keeping straight. Three guards trailed behind him. Which made sense to Jericho; such a high figure would logically need high protection.

The man spoke of Ramses, then offered his name and hand. Jericho's expectations were not met as the man offered the bone-wielder his informal title to use at will. Curious.

"My name is Jericho Veritas," he offered, his bone tipped fingers wrapping around the man's hand, making one solid movement up, then back down again, as society saw was fit. He personally never understood it, and was told he apparently was not skilled in the physical salutation, but he did so nonetheless.

Once Rai was done with the business with the guards and lending one to Dime, he answered the man's question. "Your apology is accepted. You can put me in a rank that you need me in if it is not the one I currently hold and teach me how best to use my abilities."

[Dime Price]

"Oh..." she smiled at her new body guard and old friend. "Atmos I am so glad you are back! You most certainly can relax now that you are back home." she'd go up and try to hug the man but realize he was far stiff and she felt awkward. It was unusual of him. She stepped back and cupped his cheek with a caring look in her eyes. She would brush off the strange concern she would have tingling in the back of her mind with his unusual behavior.

She hadn't given much thought to Rai saying she was next in line to succeed. It just doesn't seem likely that circumstance will ever happen. At least she would hope not.

With that she would be eager to get back to business. With introductions out of the way she would turn her attention to Jericho and Raikotsu.

"You know it is hard for people to just call you Rai... You are a king, even if a humble one." she took a seat in one of the chairs near by and listened as Jericho sounded ready to hear what Rai wanted out of him. Ready to use his ability to best fit the kings needs.

[Raikotsu Sudeki]

Rai would just dismissively wave his hand at Dime's comment as he inspected Jericho. Most notably, his hands, Rai could see the bones sticking out of his fingers. Interesting.

"You're a bone user correct? I trained a bone user a long time ago... had to kill him because he went mad with power. Hmmm..."

Rai would begin to walk out of the room.

"Follow me. Dime, you as well."

He would then lead them and all the guards to training area.

"I would like to see what you can do first. Dime, I would like for you to assist him, I want to see how well my Zells work together."

[Jericho]

Jericho would follow in suit as the king requested. When they came to a halt, Rai said that he would like to see Jericho's abilities. This confused the white haired general.

"How should I demonstrate my abilities?" he asked, his voice so steady and unchanging that it barely sounded like a question.

[Dime Price]

"He tested me the other day with this method. We've kept the fortress safe all this time especially against a powerful man like Quarter and his crew, I think that interests him. So he wants to see it for himself." that is all she can conclude from it as she crossed her arms and waited to see how he cleverly wanted to go about it.

[Raikotsu Sudeki]

Rai snapped his fingers and pointed at Dime.

"Indeed. I would like for both of you to come at me with everything you've got."

He would up a hand and motion for them to 'bring it'.

[Jericho]

Jericho stole a look at Dime, making eye contact with her. Because of the history they had together, she'd know with such a look to pay attention to his hands, and if she did, she would see his right hand move as a signal to flank him while he mad his attack.

After the quick interaction, he'd sharpen his knuckles and he would rush to punch Rai in the gut.

[Qi uses remaining: 6/7

Protrusions: Out of points such as his fingertips, elbows, knees, knuckles, and really anywhere there's bone, Jericho can eject it from his skin and form it into different shapes such as blades, hooks, needles, etc. (+50% Eng to Atk)

Stats:

Attack: 19
Defense: 12
Speed: 5
Perception: 6
Energy: 15]

[Dime Price]

Jericho wasted no time and gave her a signal. One she was indeed familiar with. She opened a connection to his mind to communicate.

He's fast, jump in and watch your step. If you go high he might catch you low or put you in a hold. Keep your balance.

She thought thay was well enough and when Jericho darted forward Dime was right behind him. When he would land his punch it was likely to be dodged or blocked right then. It would give Dime the opening to swing a kick into the Dragons flank.

Qi: 1/8

*Rai and Dime are stronger when in a thread together getting +5 Atk when in a thread together.



Zero ability
Telepathic communications: while looking at one person she can send a mental note heard by that person only. She connects their Qi to communicate. The connection can be one way but should the other party allow it they can complete the connection to trade messages back and forth.

Atk:10(15)
Def:10(15)
Spd:11
Per:10
Eng:16

[Raikotsu Sudeki]

Rai would dodge left avoiding Jericho's punch, only to find Dime sending a kick his way. He would raise his arm to block the kick. While simultaneously attempting to kick Jericho in the stomach!

[Jericho]

Jericho, in response to her message, prepared for a counter attack, which indeed came. His gut shot, in harmony with his other arm, became an X shape block that took Rai's kick. Quickly afterwards a blade ejected out from his elbow, extending from his radius. His arm would slide up and across Rai's leg, attempting to cut his leg behind his knee.

Get him on the ground. Jericho thought, attempting to throw the mental message Dime's way.

[Qi uses remaining: 5/7

Protrusions: Out of points such as his fingertips, elbows, knees, knuckles, and really anywhere there's bone, Jericho can eject it from his skin and form it into different shapes such as blades, hooks, needles, etc. (+50% Eng to Atk)

Stats:

Attack: 19
Defense: 12
Speed: 5
Perception: 6
Energy: 15]

[Dime Price]

Rai's attempt to block would work and she switched legs twirling behind him as she hooked his ankle and would try to yank it from under him

Atk:10(15)
Def:10(15)
Spd:11
Per:10
Eng:16

[Raikotsu Sudeki]

Rai would hit the ground but would land on his hands, becoming a B-boy he would twirl his body on the ground sending his legs flying around him attempting to kick away his nearby attackers!