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Post by Dante on Feb 9, 2020 10:11:14 GMT
This escalated quickly. The three of them found themselves right in the middle of a battle in the city. At least they would be mostly concealed in the alley, but they couldn't risk the fight spilling out into the open. Clayton says that he will fight too, which concerns Dante. "Are you sure? I know you have experience with a sword, but you only just became a Digimon."
The armored dinosaur joins Wormmon in the retaliation against the rogue Digimon. Black Guilmon manages to get his forearms up and blocks against Wormmon's attack. Before Wormmon hits the ground, Black Guilmon slashes at the worm, knocking him back and sending him skidding across the ground. "You think you can tango with the Goddess of Destruction?! I'll be snacking on your tail by the time this is done, lizard boy!"
Clayton joins the fray and smashes the Guilmon's arm, leaving him opened for Wormmon to attack. Wormmon tucks himself into a ball and rolls forward. After a couple rotations he leaps up and launches himself towards Black Guilmon. Wormmon generates as much force as he can, using his body as a projectile in an attempt to headbutt Black Guilmon in the throat. Dante cheers them on from the sidelines. "Way to go, keep bashing 'em!" The Tamer was surprised by Wormmon's setup to this move. "Wow, Wormmon's been reading Sonic's playbook."
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Clayton Herron
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Even if you're weak struggle.
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OOC Name: Shi
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Post by Clayton Herron on Feb 9, 2020 10:34:25 GMT
Clayton looks back at Dante with a smile he couldn't see. "I may not know exactly how to use this body but, just swinging this sword should help." he seemed confident he could do this, even without anything really backing it up. Though Wormmon hitting the Guilmon in the throat caused it to flail its arms around hitting Clayton on the side, hurt a bit he blocked the other flails the claws bouncing off the blade.
The Black Guilmon started to charge a fireball once more inside his mouth, flames heating up in his mouth before firing it, at Dante instead of the two Digimon, Clayton reacted though stabbing his blade in the way of the attack making it explode prematurely near him and Wormmon knocking trash cans over and scorching the ground nearby, the impact also forced Clays weapon to fly out of his hands, again right at Dante. Much better then a fireball but hopefully Dante could dodge.
After the attack though the Black Guilmon was once again open, while Clayton was struggling to regain his balance it would be a good time for Wormmon to strike if he could.
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Post by Dante on Feb 9, 2020 10:59:57 GMT
Though it was his fight battle, Clayton was probably right. It couldn't hurt to whack the lizard with a stick, and who wouldn't want to after that cheap shot? Wormmon's throat buster caused the rogue Digimon to start flailing its arms around. Wormmon bounces down and tumbles back, narrowly dodging Guilmon's claws.
The lizard responds with another fireball, this time targeted at Dante. Dante gasps as the blast flies towards him. Clayton strikes the blast with his sword to divert it. This causes it to detonate early, causing a blowback next to the Digimon. Hopefully no one is nearby to hear the impact.
The blast also sent Clayton's sword flying towards Dante. Fortunately, Dante manages to duck in time. He looks around and sighs in relief. "That was a close shave." However, the sword knocks over another stack of boxes, this time dumping old fish guts on Dante's head. Wormmon snickers at his Tamer. "Bleh! Oh, it smells terrible! This better not ruin seafood for me."
In all the chaos, Black Guilmon is left open. "It's sticky time, sucka!" Wormmon builds up a bunch of webbing and launches a Sticky Net at the rogue Digimon. If successful, the net could trap him in place or at least slow him down. _______________
Sticky Net: Shoots a silk web at the target to slow them down. Target can not attack for 2 posts. 3 post cooldown. Does not work against Champion or higher.
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Clayton Herron
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Even if you're weak struggle.
Posts: 146
OOC Name: Shi
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Post by Clayton Herron on Feb 9, 2020 11:25:48 GMT
Clayton cringed a bit as he watched Dante get covered in fish guts, rushing over and grabbing the sword from the boxes he looks at Dante for a moment. "Sorry, It's uhh, better then a fireball huh?" maybe that'll make Dante feel a bit better, Clayton just hoped he wouldn't also hafta pay for dry cleaning for Dante, already loosing a buffet coupon on this.
Turning around to face the enemy once more Clayton rushed off making it just in time to see Wormmon fire some sticky net at the Guilmon, still reeling from the hits the Guilmon was hit dead on by the net restraining his arms and mouth from firing another attack, this was the opponent Clayton needed as he held his sword up and charged at the Guilmon.
Suddenly sparks of lightning surrounded the blade as he ran without his knowledge he activated one of his abilities. Charging past Wormmon he made a large arc slash spinning twice bashing the Guilmon full force with blade and electricity sending sparks around the area and burning the ground a bit nearby.
This sent the Guilmon reeling back in pain falling on his knee, electricity still coming off him in small painful sparks, one more blow should finish the job. By Clayton despite being closer hesitated to deliver it, his blade stopped and he seemed a bit shaken to do it.
[Thunder Cyclone] Charges their weapon with lightning before spinning around hitting anypne close by and sending lighting outward to hit any distant foes. 3 post Cool down.
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Post by Dante on Feb 9, 2020 11:53:40 GMT
Clayton runs over to retrieve his sword, feeling sorry for the smelly lad. He suggests it beats having been hit by the fireball, which didn't do much in making Dante feel better about his situation. "Ya, well, this is not ideal. Is there a third box I can check?" Clayton was about to learn something important, being around Digimon is expensive.
Wormmon's sticky net had hit its target dead on, restraining the foul beast. Clayton charges towards the lizard, and to Dante's surprise, his sword starts emitting sparks. The new Digimon strikes the Guilmon with a powerful lightning attack. Guilmon is hit directly, an attack that leaves him close to defeat. The attack sends jolts of electricity spreading through the alley, leaving a burn mark on the ground.
Their foe nearly finished, Wormmon sprays a blast of silk threads at the bound Guilmon. The threads slash at the dragon's hide and stick to the sticky net already in place. Surely, this Digimon wanted no more of this surprise duo. Wormmon hops up and down, pumping his little legs in victory. "Woo hoo! We're number 1, baby! Don't mess with the Worm King and Samurai-zilla!"
After shaking off most of the fish, Dante rushes over to the three Digimon. "That was impressive. Messy, but effective." Wormmon's antennae droop down when he smells Dante. He starts fanning the air. "P'yew! You stink, Dante. I mean, more so than usual." Dante shakes off his fedora and wipes it off with a white cloth. "My fedora is ruined." "You couldn't pull it off anyways, ah ha ha! Now then, how about a little, interrogation?" _______________
Silk Thread: Shoots needle sharp threads at target to inflict damage. Deals double damage if target is stuck in Sticky Net.
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Clayton Herron
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Even if you're weak struggle.
Posts: 146
OOC Name: Shi
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Post by Clayton Herron on Feb 9, 2020 12:24:12 GMT
It would appear Clayton's hesitation had gone unnoticed, with a sigh he simply spun the blade around once and sheathed it cracking his neck, or at least making the motion. "I dunno what I just did but geez, I'm beat." he felt weirdly tired in the short time he had been transformed, luckily this was for the best as in the few moments after a large line of data surrounded him for a moment before vanishing into nothing. This left behind not Kotemon but Clayton now towering above Wormmon. "Huh, why did you guys shrink? Oh wait I'm back." Grabbing his coat and holding himself to make sure.
"I guess I can't hold that form for long, one fight knocked it right outta me." Finally standing in his true form he couldn't help but seem giddy that he wasn't a small Kendo dinosaur anymore. However slight muffling from the Black Guilmon was apparent. "Wait, yous a human? Aww dang I got the wrong guy." He said in a tired obviously hurt voice, and with that he got up and rushed away from the area.
Before Clayton could pursue though he heard a loud yell come from the other side of the alley. It was a woman who had apparently heard the noise. "What is going on here!" She screeched motioning to the knocked over boxes, trash cans. And general burn marks on the ground from fire and lightning attacks from before. But she was too busy to see Wormmon. It seemed like she was looking at both Dante and Clayton for answers.
"Er, well you see." he looked to Dante for an explanation on this, he was more experienced after all surely he had an excuse.
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Post by Dante on Feb 9, 2020 12:51:58 GMT
It wasn't long after the fight that Clayton returns to his human form. Gone was the armor clad dinosaur, and now a young man with short dark hair was standing next to Wormmon and Dante. "You changed back! Glad you are back to normal now." "That's what you really look like? I still picture you shorter." Wormmon holds out his claw, waiting for the coupon Clayton mentioned. "Your body is still new to spirit evolving, so you won't be able to maintain that form for very long at first. We should get something to eat."
The Black Guilmon was surprised to see Kotemon turn into a human. Apparently, the lizard mistook Clayton for someone else, and proceeds to scurry off. Wormmon looks disappointed they did not get a better explanation for the attack or get to inflict some more pain on him. "I don't think we should just let him run off like that here in the city."
They had other things to worry about. A woman overheard the commotion and questions the two young men what the huge mess is about. Wormmon hears the banshee shrieking and takes cover. Clayton turns to Dante for an explanation, being the self proclaimed expert at Digimon vigilantism. "Well, the short story is, my grocery shopping trip went off the rails. We were attacked."
Wormmon shakes his head at Dante. He reactivates his holosuit and steps out from behind a dumpster. "Buzz off, you old dingbat! I was getting it on with my two boyfriends." "What?! Wor-Willow, no, we were not!" "Don't be embarrassed, honey. We were making out on those garbage cans! That's right, I can get all the hot young studs I want, because I'm not an old hen clucking about with cobwebs between my legs. Go find your own boy toys!" "You do realize that we are trying to calm her down, you green haired fool." Wormmon decides to throw gas on the fire and watch the world burn.
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Clayton Herron
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Even if you're weak struggle.
Posts: 146
OOC Name: Shi
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Post by Clayton Herron on Feb 10, 2020 3:56:42 GMT
It seemed Dante had this a bit under control, he responded quite quickly to the women who's face seemed to soften a bit upon hearing that. "Yeah, it was this guy with some sorta fireworks, threw em at us and ran." Clayton collaborated hoping this might be enough to get her to believe them.
It seemed to be going well in the humans favor, until Wormmon decides to blow all of that up in their faces for them. "....I've never seen this girl in my life." Clayton said crossing his arms and looking the other direction, he knew when to hold em and when to fold an so feigning ignorance was most likely his best bet. Even if Wormmon came closer to Clayton he'd back away slowly.
But what Dante said caught the ear of the lady. "Trying to calm me down? so you're lying after all, you little punks." Wormmon did not help as the woman was now very mad at all three of them. Bringing out a phone she seemed like she was about to call the cops on them, Clayton was at a loss for what to do.
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Post by Dante on Feb 10, 2020 5:01:30 GMT
Maybe they had a chance at convincing the woman to leave them alone. That all went out the window when Wormmon started harassing the onlooker. Dante appears stressed out. The woman takes out her phone, presumably to call the authorities. They needed a good excuse fast. Dante goes out on a limb. "And cut. Why is this extra ruining the shot? Oh, wait a minute. You didn't know that we are shooting a movie here."
Willow gives Dante a curious look, but realizes what he is going for. "Wait, you're not the right woman. Where did that actress go?" "I assure you, we have all the proper paperwork to be filming here. Dang it, where is my assistant?!" Maybe if they just kept stacking lies on top of lies, they could get out of this mess. Dante leans in and whispers to Clayton. "If this doesn't work, it's fight or flight."
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Clayton Herron
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Even if you're weak struggle.
Posts: 146
OOC Name: Shi
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Post by Clayton Herron on Feb 10, 2020 5:52:04 GMT
Clayton in his panic still managed to pick up what Dante was talking about, putting his hands in his pocket faked an exhausted sigh. "Sheesh if it's not one thing it's another, eh need to redo my lines anyway." he looked up at the women who were holding the phone that was now very confused as to what was going on. "Hold on, Movie?" She asked slowly putting the phone down.
Wormmon, or Willow now also followed along seemingly confused at the women's appearance. Dante assured them they had all the paperwork and Clayton chimed in. "I wanted to film in a more quiet place but boss wants what the boss wants." the woman was now completely flabbergasted at this scenario. "But what about a camera?" That poked a hole in their argument.
However Clayton was quick to recover. "See this pin? It has a small camera in it, cool huh the shots supposed to be from first person view, makes it a bit more dramatic ya'know. While also looking fine in third person." he said holding up his skull pin. Either the women believed them, or was so done with them she didn't care anymore and walked off.
As soon as she left Clayton let out an actual sigh of relief this time. "Wow, that was some pretty quick thinking Dante, I'm impressed." he was shocked that had actually worked, even more shocked both segwayed into it so fast.
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Post by Dante on Feb 10, 2020 6:39:46 GMT
Clayton and Wormmon played along with Dante's gambit, acting like they were filming a movie. The question of where the camera is could have sunk that ship. Thinking fast, Clayton motions to a skull pin, explaining how the camera is hidden in plain sight. "I think it captures a more artistic feel. Blondie over here is real snobby."
Whether the woman bought it, or was fed up with the teens, she goes along her way. Dante lets out a big sigh of relief, collapsing down and taking a seat on the ground. "Oh man, that was too close for comfort." "So, are we really going to film a movie? Let's make a big budget action thriller with lots of smoking hot babes." "Okay, Michael Bay. No, we're not making a dang movie right now."
Having narrowly avoided causing a bigger scene in the city, Dante is ready to get out of here before more people show up and question what is going on. "You mentioned a buffet coupon? I'm ready for a meal after that little scrap." "Yes, a meal does sound good. But knowing my luck, we'll probably fight Godzilla on the way there, or the food will mutate into some kind of monster." "Quit your whining, Dante! You've been acting like a big baby."
Dante gives Wormmon the stink eye. "Maybe I can use your head as a stress ball." Dante turns to Clayton. "That's the kind of thing that can happen in the city. Digimon come from the Digital World, and they are not allowed to run about freely. Tamers and Spirit Users fight to protect this city against evil Digimon, and humans who would use their power for personal gain." "Do we have to do the obligatory Digimon explanation again? Is there a powerpoint that can explain Digimon?" "Doubtful, though I'm sure Shirou has compiled plenty of research on the matter. Wouldn't hurt to check up on that geek." "Didn't his crazy sister attack his lab that time we brought a new Tamer along?"
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Clayton Herron
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Even if you're weak struggle.
Posts: 146
OOC Name: Shi
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Post by Clayton Herron on Feb 12, 2020 20:19:51 GMT
Clayton leaned against the nearest wall, legs a bit shaken at what had just happened. He listened to Wormmon talking about doing an actual movie, which caused him to rub both his eyelids and shake his head. "I think I've done enough acting for the rest of my life." part of him felt bad for lying to her, but at the same time they could've been arrested for something out of their control, which would also be bad.
Wormmon then reminded Clay of the coupon he promised, while part of him didn't want to give Wormmon the coupon considering he didn't really help the situation at all really he figured with what he dragged them into they deserved it. "Alright yeah, deals a deal. Here." Quickly grabbing yhe coupon he gave it over to Wormmon. "You guys get in your fair share of problems huh?" With what Dante said about Godzilla he was a bit worried about this digimon thing.
But with that explanation on the whole digimon thing, and Wormmon with his colourful commentary Clay felt he had a good grasp on the situation. "I think I got it, those of a feather flock together as they say. Maybe they're just drawn together." he had no idea if he was talking out his butt but made sense to him. But something about the name Shirou made a chill run up his spine. "Eh no thanks about whoever that is, I think I got it."
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Post by Dante on Feb 13, 2020 1:41:09 GMT
Dante wasn't the only one who took a moment to recover after their ruse. Collateral damage and awkward run ins come with the territory. Clayton certainly had enough acting. When it came to the coupon, Clayton reluctantly hands the green haired girl the coupon. Willow examines the coupon and licks her lips. "Much alibied, wha ha ha!"
Clayton asks if they get in their fair share of problems. Dante takes a second to recall some of the many disastrous situations they have gotten themselves into. "Let's see, car chases, burning buildings, hoards of children turned into undead clown Digimon, icy sea monsters, jerkass pretty boys, crazy women, a psychotic thief, asshole try-hards, and an abandoned little girl with the soul of a nearly invincible Goddess trapped inside her. And that's just this city."
"We should write a book of our adventures. The whole world must know how much ass I kick." "Ya sure, publish a book about Digimon. DATS would shit the bed." "Dante said a bad word!" "Oh, lighten up. I almost never swear." "Ya, but the D word makes some people mad."
The new Spirit User was starting to get the hang of things. There mere mention of Shirou's name sent a chill up Clay's spine, which made sense to those unfortunate enough to know him. "As chosen individuals, it helps to work together. That Digimon who attacked you was a pathetic weakling compared to the really powerful Digimon. We had the numbers advantage. One on one, I doubt you could of handled that rude lizard on your own in your first battle, no offense."
Dante still had to go grocery shopping today, but it wasn't every day that they ran into a new Spirit User. Dante couldn't in good conscience leave Clayton on his own. "My partner and I will help you out for as long as you would like. As with anything, there is a learning curve, and skill will come with time." Knowing Clayton had a kendo background assured Dante that Clayton would do well in his training. "Can we go to the buffet now?" "That's up to Clayton. I could use a bite to eat."
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Clayton Herron
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Even if you're weak struggle.
Posts: 146
OOC Name: Shi
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Post by Clayton Herron on Feb 13, 2020 2:45:00 GMT
Clayton had to admit all that did sound quite crazy to him, maybe this whole digimon thing wasn't the best thing after all. But as Dante talked about all the insane stuff he has been through another thought crossed his mind. "Hey, you wouldn't have happened to have met a girl with my last name huh?" he questioned despite feeling the answer would be a resounding no. "my sister went missing you see, maybe she got wrapped up in this digimon thing?" it was a long shot but it was the only shot he had, even if Dante had never met her it would probably be worth looking into.
But that mention of the fight made Clayton shrug his shoulders. "I can handle myself in a fight well don't worry, especially if I have a sword. Been training since I was a kid." he seemed confident in his ability to fend for himself. "Aside from that he only got a few cheap shots in, if I find him again I'll be sure to win by myself."
An invite to the buffet? Now that was something Clayton didn't see coming. "Truth be told I don't think I should learn how to do it from someone, it might be better to develop my own style ya'know. Can't rely on people forever, gotta win my own fights." with a small nod he seemed sure that was the path for him. "I'd be happy to go with you as a new friend though, er assuming you don't mind."
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Post by Dante on Feb 13, 2020 3:12:25 GMT
Dante and Wormmon had been through a heck of a lot since they first met, but there was one thing they had not done. Clayton asks if they have met his sister on their journeys. Dante scratches his chin while he ponders back at all the people he can remember who know about Digimon.
"I can't say I have, sorry. It's possible she received a Digivice, and is either out in the Digital World, or met a fate that many Tamers have met before." Dante had met many Tamers who seemed to vanish after a while. He could only assume they were killed tragically in a Digimon battle. Or maybe Dante is just a little self centered creep who doesn't call his friends enough.
The new Spirit User seems quite confident in his own abilities. He denies Dante's offer to help him and thinks he will be alright discovering things on his own. "I don't think you understand. There's a lot to learn, and lives are at stake. I know it sounds dramatic, but I cannot emphasize this enough. It's not just your life at risk, innocent people like that bitch earlier could die if things got out of handle."
Willow puckers her lips and blows a raspberry at Dante, making an exaggerated wank off motion with her arm. "Look everybody, I'm Dante, and I think I'm the boss of everyone! Lives are at stake, this is super serious, bro. A-durrrrrr!" Dante facepalms and shakes his head. "Quit taking the piss, you skank." "You know who you sound like? That bitch Kiyoko. You know, the drunk shrine maiden."
Maybe Willow had a point. Dante did sound like the super strict shrine maiden before the pressure of keeping the city safe got to her and she became a raging alcoholic. "Alright, I won't help if someone doesn't want me too, but if you have any questions, I'll inform you to the best of my abilities." "That's not saying much, stinky."
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