Funderland Fight club

[Vincent Black]

"Yes being quick, is also good, especially with those of our body frame. If they cannot catch you, they cannot hit you. That is why Sonnie is so dangerous. That and her agility, the fact that she can jump and climb probably as fast as she can run makes her a unique fighter." Vincent was sure that he made his point about speed.

"Being able to dodge at reaction speed is enough Kray, as big as you are I am surprised by your speed, but going all out is usually not worth the endurance hit. And could honestly be used against you."

[Seraphina]

“A little of both actually. I have Contracts that can render a threat useless, unable to attack me. Then there is the ability simply bend their mind to want to protect me, not hurt me.” They were simple things to her; she had just never had to use them in the way they were intended. She had always had Sonnie, Circe and even Rhodes beside her. “I’ve just not been in a situation by myself where they would be needed.” It was always on someone else to get her out safe. And she didn’t like that.

“I hope you’re able to see her skills someday.” And her, his.

Nodding in agreement, “The last fight I was in, Sonnie was able to climb and run circles around him. While I on the other hand nearly lost my arm and had to hide and heal her from a safe location. In my mind, that’s not ok. I should have been able to do more to help. So while I can’t move like she can, I was able to see how she moved and kept the guy on his toes. I don’t know if I’m trying to mesh it together, just see what is effective in a fight, and try to apply it to the little skills I do have. I don’t want to be the one who has to be protected, I want to help, I want to be an asset.” And she sounded quite determined. “I hope neither of you think I’ve wasted your time, cause it was never my intent. And if I have, then I’m sorry.” But it did help her.

Laughing at what Vincent says, “Oh, you have no idea, she can move! It’s amazing to see.” And it was obvious she thought quite highly of Sonnie.

“So the going on all out leaves you open right?”

[Kray]

The challenge to his method as if its some kind of weakness is definitely enough to draw him back in. Maybe I should have drawn a flowchart. 'Ah. Speed is all well and good provided your the fastest thing fighting. Otherwise you just get caught.' For my size longer stride, longer reach then most ever have to deal with, what surprising about that?

A slow turn of the head brings the wild looking man into a held looming stare 'Uh. So you say Vincent but, what have we seen today to back up that claim?' Reaction speed is for masters, the rest of us just aren't reliably fast enough. 'If I was unaware of the drawback my method has, it sure it could.' But your not dealing with an idiot. Addressing both now. Yeah a flow chart. 'I swing in trying to take there head off, they see opening I've presented and move in to strike. I might catch a hit sure, but now they're close enough to grab, and that's that.' Because I crush or bite and they become a corpse.

Wait that's possible? 'Uh. you can do that?' And I had to run my mouth and say anything goes. 'That, that would definitely keep you safe.' And one of the scarier things I've heard of Lost doing. 'So if you have that, why risk a brawl?'

'Hey.' Now none of that. 'I can't think of a greater asset then saving lives.' If the point of a fight is to keep safe or protect what better then the ability to undo harm done. Shaking his head. 'No. you haven't, not if you've found it useful.' Because teaching to fight had been the point.

[Vincent Black]

Vincent shrugs with a smirk. It seems our friend here has not had much experience with a faster foe than him. "Yes, regardless of what our friend here would like to think, if an opponent were to dodge him he would be in a world of hurt. Going all out could potentially leave some people open to all sorts of attacks. It would also give them a huge disadvantage if they were being attacked by multiple foes."

"It does not hurt to train both your mind and body to attack. As you said Seraphina, you are able to use your abilities to incapacitate your opponents. I have similar abilities that allow me to distract my opponents for a time."

[Seraphina]

She remains quiet, watching and listening to the back and forth. There wasn’t anything useful she could add, so quiet it was.

When he seems to address her as well, she nods, “A method that appears to work very well for you. That swing you took on the bag was, well, impressive as hell.” Cause it was. If he had hit Vincent with that force, this would be a different talk and she’d be trying to keep Vincent alive. “For someone like me, that seems like it would be a last resort type move, if I’m understanding right.” And she could totally not be understanding.

“Oh yeah, totally.” It sounded like nothing to her, just a thing she could do. “Because I can’t always reply on Contracts to keep me safe. Contract use comes at a cost and a risk, and there are situations where we can’t use them.” They drew attention. “I want to make sure I have a backup so to speak, a way to protect myself if I have no other options. I like to be prepared for anything.” If possible. Then a slight shrug, “But I also have more personal reasons for wanting to be able to brawl.” Reasons she was not about to share.

“I think I have, quite a bit actually. Now begins some hard work on my end, but hey, I love a challenge and hard work.” It would be a lot of work, but it would give her something to focus on, a goal.

Sounded like Vincent wasn’t going to let this one go. And she simply chuckles and shakes her head. “I don’t know, I’m sure everyone has a misstep in a brawl that has cost them, on both sides. So I’ll have to take your word for it.” Then a more thoughtful nod, “I hadn’t considered the addition of other foes in a brawl. I’m sure that opens up a whole new lot of problems.” How do you fight multiple?

[Kray]

He nods. 'Yes. It does, it's what I had to rely on so I got good at it.' He smiles the toothy appreciation. 'Uh. It was Stationary but glad it showed my point.' As for her. 'Uh. For the moment yeah maybe. But if your in a corner and the only way out is through the thing trying to hurt you, not a bad move to have in your back pocket.' Better then not having it.

He considers. If that were me I'd try to keep that trick handy. 'Right. Makes sense.' True, magic has its own set of rules and risks so having other options never hurts. He does not pry into her personal reason. Open as she is she would share if she wanted to. 'Uh. Yeah it is always good to be prepared.' Sensible even.

That gets a cherry, still toothy, grin. 'Ha. Well then it hasn't been a waste of time at all.' It was in fact the purpose of the day. Then nodding. 'Nothing comes free and fighting skills are no exception.' It will be hard but she more then has the moxie for it.

Unfortunately however the composure of an ogre is a fragile and temperamental thing it's not the disagreeing with that gets him but the being talked about rather then to it darkens Kray's mood rather rapidly. 'Talking about me like a fool who knows no better is ill advised Vincent. I've already shown you I have tricks, I adapt and I can catch you off guard.' Maybe I should have broken a few bones. 'And you seem real confident for someone who was swinging in my arms not that long ago.' Like a ragdoll. The menace in Kray's eyes, the looming of his bulk, as he looks at Vincent conveys he is thinking violent thoughts. 'Seeing as your so confident what say you put your money where you mouth is. We go again, if you dodge and land a hit, then point proven.' The Baritone down to a rumble.

[Vincent Black]

"Sounds good to me. Let's do this." Vincent decides to use a trick or two of his own. The tattoos on his body begin glow a fiery red and blue as he gets into the ready position.

Burning Hypnotism

Once per scene, the player may spend one Glamour to surround the Flamesiren with a blazing flame-like aura. Anyone looking at the Flamesiren must make a successful Resolve + Composure roll or suffer a two-dice penalty to all actions until the character decides to douse the aura or the scene ends, thanks to the distraction.

[Seraphina]

She was glad it made sense to him, though it only needed to make sense to her. “One always needs an ace up their sleeve. Plus, there really isn’t a situation I can’t or haven’t been able to talk myself out of thus far.” But, she would always be ready because you never know. “But I do know it could happen, and I want to be ready.” Her looks and voice would only get her so far. And if Contracts failed, then, well, she needed all the help she could get.

Oh, well, this could only go a couple of ways, and she wasn’t keen on any of them. Sapphires roll as she steps back and crosses her arms. How would this play out?

A glance to Vincent has her groaning, “Really?” slightly annoyed, “The park is closed, and it’s after-hours, but do you that’s really necessary?” because she didn’t. But, whatever, deciding to take a seat on the ground, she wasn’t getting involved in this. A bottle of water was picked up and a sip taken.

2 successes

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2024-03-08 12:41:31	Seraphina rolls 7 to Resolve+Comp (10 Again)	9, 4, 9, 6, 5, 4, 6	2 successes

[Kray]

(Kray's health from last exchange)

The flames where a surprise, an escalation. Well if it's those kind of tricks might be more then a few minor breaks.

resist burning hypnotism 1 success

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2024-03-08 12:49:37	Kray rolls 4 to Resist burning hypnotism (resolve 2, composure 2)	6, 5, 8, 5	1 success

The Ogre looms. Flinty pupils finding Vincent through the dancing flames.

'Fancy. But pointless. AARRGGHH.' The roar a battle cry.

Might of the terrible brute 1 success

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2024-03-08 12:54:24	Kray rolls 10 to Might of the terrible brute (str 4 wyrd 2, +1 yell/grunt +wp) (10 Again, WillPower)	10, 7, 7, 1, 4, 1, 1, 1, 4, 1, 6	1 success

Its the not the boost he had been hoping for, but muscles still bulge pulling everything he wears tight against him stiches strai and a few tear, adding further mass to the already gigantic frame as Kray lunges forward. Taking the Autumn idea of fighting with your head literally.

Juggernaut 7 successes

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2024-03-08 12:56:53	Kray rolls 13 to Juggernaut (str4, brawl 4, all out attack 4, might of brute +1) (10 Again)	8, 4, 1, 8, 8, 1, 5, 2, 4, 10, 8, 1, 10, 10, 1, 4	7 successes

Brute force style 1st and 2nd dot abilities:
Body blow: Your character can deliver powerful blows that leave opponents reeling and gasping for air. If successes inflicted in a single Brawl attack equal or exceed the greater of a target's Size or stamina, the victim loses his next action. Note: Body Blow is Passive and can combine with other Fighting

and

Juggernaut: The character uses his entire body as a weapon. He barrels forward, smashing his head into his opponent and throwing the rest of his weight into the attack. This is an “all-out attack” per p. 157 of the World of Darkness Rulebook. The character foregoes his Défense, but gains a +4 bonus to the roll as opposed to the normal +2 bonus. Normal all-out attack rules apply.

The Ogre's horned head comes bearing down through Vincent's flames to connect with the Hunterheart, the full crashing weight of glamour infused troll behind it.

[Vincent Black]

Vincent smirks as the troll comes at him.

4 successes

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2024-03-08 14:56:28	Vincent Black rolls 4 to Brawling Dodge (Defense2 + Brawl3) + 3 (10 Again, WillPower)	7, 7, 4, 5	failure
2024-03-08 14:28:23	Vincent Black rolls 7 to Brawling Dodge (Defense2 + Brawl3) + 2 (10 Again)	10, 1, 9, 5, 8, 8, 3, 3	4 successes

1 success

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2024-03-08 14:53:46	Vincent Black rolls 3 to Soak Damage (Stamina3) (10 Again)	1, 10, 6, 3	1 success

Moving away fast, but not fast enough, Vincent is hit with a glancing blow. But moving away and behind the troll as he dodges away from the hit, knowing full well that the troll is going to be defenseless after that move.