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SacredSpirit123 Isengrim Heath-Stalker - Lupine Lawman from Jorrvaskr (Elder Troper) Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
Isengrim Heath-Stalker - Lupine Lawman
#397776: Jul 23rd 2025 at 1:17:58 PM

Blear

   "Apparently, before everything went to Hell, at least. Turns out there's two suicidal Godlike beings willing to take the entire world down with them if it means breaking the cycles that keep them alive, another God running a deep-reaching conspiracy involving the desire to end all conflict by brainwashing everyone in existence to live in total peace, and general chaos and bedlam taking place there. Oh, and I think Fate's working on taking the gates down right now."   

He shakes his head.

   "Perhaps not."   

As Mara leaves, Dolor shuts the rift behind her.

Beat

Dolor sighs.

   "...back to work."   

His body unravels, tendrils of Ichor sinking into the ground, until his eye, hovering in midair, seems to cast a pensive, thoughtful glance toward where Mara had just been, before closing, winking out of sight.

"Life isn't a fairytale. There isn't always a 'Happily Ever After' waiting for you at the end of the road." ~ Isengrim Heath-Stalker
DevilPsyco from The Underworld (pretty deep down in the ground) Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: In another castle
#397777: Jul 23rd 2025 at 1:24:37 PM

Blear

Mara stops for a moment in the middle of the rift upon hearing that Fate is actively aiding. She half-figured he might, but it's still surprising. Fate usually doesn't intervene unless he thinks there's no other choice and it's not fate's intended path for whatever he's going up against to win.

... either that, or Fate is in a state of delusion right now. Though even then he normally doesn't act while in such a state.

It tells Mara one thing though: this is an even more serious matter than she had first considered.

Coupled with the rest of what Dolor said, she focuses her power to create a mental protective barrier for herself before stepping back into the Arena, and the instant she does she knows she's made the right choice. For the light she senses already starts trying to invade her mind and affect her emotions.

... well... she didn't really think this kind of situation would ever come up, but...

She focuses again as her empty eyes begin to glow purple. She makes the risky move of manipulating her own emotions, the same way she once did to Lucas and tried to do to Alderoth. Trying to force herself to be angry, or sad. Anything that isn't 'peaceful'. She doesn't know how long she can make this last but she has to try to hold out and make her way to Utopia. If Fate is really there, then maybe they can do something about this together.

She doesn't resummon her army or her students, they would be affected by the light instantly and she can't afford to split her focus this way. She even pulls back a few of her fragments to heighten her concentration, to give herself better odds of making it there in time.

Edited by DevilPsyco on Jul 23rd 2025 at 10:26:14 AM

In the year 202X, all is devastation... Soon, any last shred of hope had by the saintliest optimist shall die and decay.
IchigoMontoya (Don’t ask) Relationship Status: Not caught up in your love affair
#397778: Jul 23rd 2025 at 1:28:29 PM

Loki merely flashes a slight smirk at Daimion before taking a sip of mead.

"The Set who terrorized this realm was the Egyptian god of chaos and evil, and I don't think it's an exaggeration to say that he was among the greatest threats to menace it," he explains. "He was poised to annihilate all of existence during the final showdown, but as you may have already guessed, he was thankfully vanquished before that could happen. Otherwise, I doubt we would be having this conversation."

"If you ever hear people talk major threats this world has faced before, expect his name to come up," Sylvie chimes in.

Thor heaves a lengthy sigh.

"Even so, the gods of Egypt never so much as lifted a finger to stop Set even when he was enacting his endgame, and the reason he rose to power was because of... Never mind," he says. "I'd rather not burden you all with my troubles. Not after you've been so hospitable."

Cue Hrimnir returning with a freshly cooked pot of stew. Each Asgardian fills up their respective bowl before eating up.

"Mmm... My compliments to the cook."

"Allfathers, that's bloody delicious."

"Your father truly concocted a masterful recipe that day, Hrimnir."

Bolded1 Fate, guide me from behind you!!!!!!!! Since: Mar, 2015
Fate, guide me
#397779: Jul 23rd 2025 at 1:47:45 PM

Denji

Sits on Nymbulda? Well it isn't bad it's just that he's worried about coming off as a jerk. Because only jerks sit on other people unprompted. Like, Nymbulda enjoys it, but... I mean... huh...

Well anyway.

Wow! I bet you could lift me up to the ceiling!

Nautolan picture belongs to Bonesmarinated on twitter
ArbiterOfTheBog Parasmagate from The Mortal Realms Since: Feb, 2022 Relationship Status: Cast away
Parasmagate
#397780: Jul 23rd 2025 at 3:21:58 PM

Nymbulda

She looks at the way his brain is processing the current situation and snickers, trying to hide her grin with her hand. He thought too much when he didn't need to. Though such a thought itself is a dangerous slope to dwell on.

Luckily, Denji asks a question that gets Nymbulda to perk her head up.

"I mean... I could. Buuuttttt..."

A glance up at the cieling fan was enough she hoped to set in the idea that maybe that was a bad idea.

"...Anyways."

She tossed him the remote, ruffling up his hair. Truth be told, as dorky as it sounded, she would rather watch him do something cool. Like fighting...

Dancing.

Other things...

"...what's your favorite show love?"

Awawa
SacredSpirit123 Isengrim Heath-Stalker - Lupine Lawman from Jorrvaskr (Elder Troper) Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
Isengrim Heath-Stalker - Lupine Lawman
#397781: Jul 23rd 2025 at 3:35:09 PM

Jorrvaskr

Isengrim and Daimion stare in shock, and the cubs exchange a nervous glance.

   "...so the death of Gods really is a surprising occurrence here..."   

Shadow raises a finger, frowning.

   "There's at least three, if not more, hostile Gods, or equivalent beings, in Utopia right now, all fighting for their ideal endings. Two wish to die, no matter how many people they have to take with them to do so, and one wishes to remove all hostility and conflict from the world by brainwashing all to erase negative emotion from their minds for good."   

Daimion shakes his head.

"That is a noble goal, but a horrible way to go about it."

Isengrim tilts his head, giving a thoughtful look to Daimion.

   "...come to think of it...when the Mulhorandi Gods arrived...I think they arrived from a world much like the one the Asgardians and Amaterasu's Pantheon came from."   

Daimion nods.

"I do remember reading about this 'Egypt' in Mulan texts. Many of the Mulhorandi Gods perished very early on in the history of our world, but they were later reincarnated as Demigods to personally oversee the wellbeing of their Mulan descendants. Those Gods who survived these early wars with their Divinity intact remain in their Divine realm, though are no less watchful. Some of them have even been willingly admitted into the Faerûnian Pantheon without having to sneak their way in like Set did."

Isengrim gives Thor a serious look.

   "I'll tell you what I told your brother. We've trusted you with our own life stories, shared our love, our loss. Daimion and I are acting against the plots of three native Dark Gods, and, as it turns out, one Interloper. Whatever you could tell me would surely be fairly close to that."   

He nods.

   "But if you don't wish to share at the moment, perhaps another time, then. For now, we need to look forward, and plan."   

Shadow telekinetically serves up two portions of stew, and sets them in front of himself, offering one to Sirius with a smile. Sirius' eyes light up in wonder as he watches, and he breaks out into an excited smile, giving Shadow a cheerful hug before digging in to his portion. Daimion then ladles out portions for Isengrim and Orion, setting the bowls in front of them, and both father and son give Daimion a grateful nod in unison. Daimion then ladles one out for each of the other cubs, giving Neodyme Anya's portion and setting Stela's portion next to Sylvie with a playful smirk and a deliberate flourish.

"For the fair young lady waiting so patiently."

Stela flashes Daimion a small smile, and then attempts to eat with as much dignity and grace as a wolf can muster, while Daimion serves himself a portion. Meanwhile, Neodyme holds Anya's bowl up to her, watching with amusement as the cub happily scarfs down the stew, flashing a cheerful look to Shadow.

"I would say our new friends certainly enjoy this."

Shadow smirks, nodding.

   "I'll say."   

He takes a taste of his own portion, and he raises his eyebrows, nodding.

   "...wow, that's really good! I can see why it was made for the Gods!"   

Hrimnir grins, finally serving himself and taking a seat at the table.

"I am glad to hear you all enjoy it. It is a traditional Hrímþursar recipe."

"Life isn't a fairytale. There isn't always a 'Happily Ever After' waiting for you at the end of the road." ~ Isengrim Heath-Stalker
shroobot3000 Witch of Scarlet Dreams from Behind you Since: Apr, 2014 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Witch of Scarlet Dreams
#397782: Jul 23rd 2025 at 3:52:33 PM

Hub Centralis

Carth stares, perplexed. He looks away as he processes this statement.

"It is the way I was designed." he replies plainly, looking intently at the ground. "What they built me to... want."

"That was a pointless encounter with a pointless person."
DevilPsyco from The Underworld (pretty deep down in the ground) Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: In another castle
#397783: Jul 23rd 2025 at 3:57:27 PM

Hub Centralis

Gerson stops doing his little backwards jig.

"Gehehe! So I was right."

He then leans forward a little, holding onto his green cane tightly so he doesn't fall over.

"But ain't that a good thing?", he then asks Carth with a gentle smile. "Without that drive, that want... you'd have been doomed to fail in your efforts. For a purpose as grand as yours, you need to want to reach it, otherwise you never will."

He stands back upright.

"So tell me lad. Takin' a stroll... that doesn't seem to really be your thing, huh? What do you want to do?", he asks, encouraging Carth to speak his mind.

In the year 202X, all is devastation... Soon, any last shred of hope had by the saintliest optimist shall die and decay.
shroobot3000 Witch of Scarlet Dreams from Behind you Since: Apr, 2014 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Witch of Scarlet Dreams
#397784: Jul 23rd 2025 at 4:00:01 PM

Hub Centralis

Carth stared at the ground, then his eyes flashed as he faced Gerson again.

"I wish to fight." he said, raising his right fist up. "I have detected your potential."

"That was a pointless encounter with a pointless person."
DevilPsyco from The Underworld (pretty deep down in the ground) Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: In another castle
#397785: Jul 23rd 2025 at 4:04:21 PM

Hub Centralis

Gerson's smile is still genuinely kind, but there's a subtle shift that Carth may just notice depending on how good his sensors are. A shift that implies that this is what the old turtle had been waiting to hear all along.

"Gyah hah ha! I'm not so sure an old coot like me is a challenge worth your time... but I'll give it a try. You deserve that much."

He motions for Carth to continue following.

"Let's not have that little scuffle inside the city though. If you're as strong as you say you are, then innocent people could get hurt."

He points towards the nearest bridge going out of the Hub Centralis with his cane.

"How about there? If the bridge breaks, I can swim and you can probably blast back out of the water, so there ain't no risk for either of us.", he says as he starts moving towards it. He's noticeably going at a much more normal speed compared to before.

Edited by DevilPsyco on Jul 23rd 2025 at 1:05:37 PM

In the year 202X, all is devastation... Soon, any last shred of hope had by the saintliest optimist shall die and decay.
shroobot3000 Witch of Scarlet Dreams from Behind you Since: Apr, 2014 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Witch of Scarlet Dreams
#397786: Jul 23rd 2025 at 4:34:01 PM

Hub Centralis

"Understood." Carth says, marching over there silently. By the time they arrive, he steps on over to be standing across from Gerson; assuming a battle ready stance but respectfully waiting for him.

"That was a pointless encounter with a pointless person."
DevilPsyco from The Underworld (pretty deep down in the ground) Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: In another castle
#397787: Jul 23rd 2025 at 4:38:13 PM

The Bridge to the Hub Centralis

Gerson stands on the other end.

"Y'know, I've been thinkin'. Someone destined for something this great's gotta be pretty precise, don'tcha think? So I've got a fun little idea."

He points at his beard.

"If you can give me a haircut, I'll consider you the winner as well. Ya don't gotta try for that right away if you don't wanna, just somethin' you can keep in mind if you wanna stop fighting for whatever reason."

He chuckles a little.

"Gehehe. The first move is yours, lad."

In the year 202X, all is devastation... Soon, any last shred of hope had by the saintliest optimist shall die and decay.
shroobot3000 Witch of Scarlet Dreams from Behind you Since: Apr, 2014 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Witch of Scarlet Dreams
#397788: Jul 23rd 2025 at 4:52:27 PM

Hub Centralis

Carth inclined his head. An odd win condition but one he logged away nonetheless. As Gerson told him to make the first move, he did. Rushing at him with supreme speed to try and nail the turtley man with a pair of punches leading into a leg sweep to try and gauge him.

"That was a pointless encounter with a pointless person."
DevilPsyco from The Underworld (pretty deep down in the ground) Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: In another castle
#397789: Jul 23rd 2025 at 4:55:16 PM

Hub Centralis

The old man doesn't seem to even attempt to move an inch as Carth rushes in. The first punch comes in and-

MISS

... huh?

The second punch.

MISS

The leg sweep.

MISS

... wait did he just casually dodge all three of Carth's attacks?

"Gyah hah ha!", Gerson laughs, amused though not mocking. Carth's sensors definitely weren't lying, there's more to the old man than it seems.

In the year 202X, all is devastation... Soon, any last shred of hope had by the saintliest optimist shall die and decay.
shroobot3000 Witch of Scarlet Dreams from Behind you Since: Apr, 2014 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Witch of Scarlet Dreams
#397790: Jul 23rd 2025 at 5:02:12 PM

Hub Centralis

Carth stopped and stared, recalibrating. This wasn't an error in his software, he genuinely whiffed all of his attacks. Interesting...

He dashed in for another kick but this time combo'd into an attempted blast shot from one of his wrist-mounted blasters.

"That was a pointless encounter with a pointless person."
DevilPsyco from The Underworld (pretty deep down in the ground) Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: In another castle
#397791: Jul 23rd 2025 at 5:14:11 PM

The kick comes in, but before Carth even has a chance to either hit or follow up into his blast...

Gerson seems to just suddenly vanish into thin air.

"Ah ha, I get it. You wanna get serious, do ya?"

"Then I hope yer ready. Ready to test your ultimate combat prowess..."

All of a sudden Carth's sensors will alert him to something above him. A big metal hammer is suddenly bearing down upon him. Regardless of whether he dodges or not though, the hammer and its wielder both suddenly vanish before reappearing in Gerson's old spot.

"Against the Hammer of Justice!", Gerson says, now fully dressed in combat armor and wielding a hammer that's taller than he himself is.

The old turtle lets out a silent chuckle before getting ready, holding his hammer behind him and seemingly doing a little ska dance.

HAMMER OF JUSTICE

  • (The bell of justice rings...)

(ATTACK to show what you've got!)

In the year 202X, all is devastation... Soon, any last shred of hope had by the saintliest optimist shall die and decay.
shroobot3000 Witch of Scarlet Dreams from Behind you Since: Apr, 2014 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Witch of Scarlet Dreams
#397792: Jul 23rd 2025 at 5:19:18 PM

Hammer Centralis

If Carth cared to imitate blinking, he would have now. Suffice to say he did not expect this and had Gerson not been feinting he would have been hit by the hammer. Recomposing himself and assuming a battle stance once more, Carth calculated attack vectors.

This time, he dashes in and extends energy blades from his wrists to try and slice at Gerson with a flurry of strikes!

"That was a pointless encounter with a pointless person."
DevilPsyco from The Underworld (pretty deep down in the ground) Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: In another castle
#397793: Jul 23rd 2025 at 5:29:52 PM

Hammer of Justice

In a move that may shock Carth, not only does Gerson dodge the attack, but he does so by hopping to the side multiple times and, after the last one, standing on one hand, the hammer briefly disappearing. Isn't he an old man? How is he this nimble and acrobatic!?

A couple of little stars briefly appear above the man, but they disappear just as fast.

His eye briefly has a glint in it, and all of a sudden a green heart-shaped object will manifest on Carth's chest. His sensors won't indicate that it's harmful in any way.

"As long as you're green, you can't run away!"

"Unless you face danger head-on... These bullets will do you in!"

In this state, Carth will be completely unable to dodge. But in return he'll automatically be able to manifest a barrier. This barrier won't put any strain on him in any way and it won't drain any energy.

The downside is that it only protects in one of the four main directions, and it's always whichever one he's facing.

Bullets, in the form of yellow spear-like arrows, start coming in from multiple directions. Slowly at first though.

Up, up, left, down.

Then suddenly faster.

Right, right, left, left, right, left, up, up, up!

  • The bells ring in justice...

MERCY: 4%

In the year 202X, all is devastation... Soon, any last shred of hope had by the saintliest optimist shall die and decay.
IchigoMontoya (Don’t ask) Relationship Status: Not caught up in your love affair
#397794: Jul 23rd 2025 at 6:54:34 PM

"If these former two gods wish to die, presumably in one final bout of glorious combat, why not simply seek out a willing opponent in this realm? I doubt there's suddenly a deficiency of such people," Loki says. "Although, perhaps their situations are far more complicated than that."

"Peace through mass brainwashing? Sounds like the type who'd probably try to restore universal balance by wiping out half of all life," Sylvie remarks.

Thor nods in return.

"Much appreciated, my friend. Perhaps I'll tell you the entire story later. For now, though, let us enjoy the feast before us."

Once the Asgardians have finished their respective servings, they immediately refill their bowls.

"Might I trouble you for the recipe?"

"Food like this is so worthy of Asgard's tables."

"It tastes so great, I thought I had died and gone to Valhalla for a moment after the first bite."

Edited by IchigoMontoya on Jul 23rd 2025 at 6:54:47 AM

RainbyPlays fae being from yes Since: Nov, 2019 Relationship Status: Hiding
fae being
#397795: Jul 23rd 2025 at 7:23:16 PM

UTOPIA

Croque - .vs Batman

When the Batmobile comes screeching out, Croque leaps up- observing the fight from above for a moment before the pellets come up-

Armament Replication... Let's try this.

For a moment, Croque is enveloped in the smoke of the resulting explosions- but then she clears it with a sweep of her hands- wearing a newly-designed set of armor- extremely lightweight, form-fitting, still... made of interlocking plates, goddammit Croque-

"Y'know what? That's a neat trick- think I'll use it for my own tech."

Inertial Control Module MK XVI online. Beginning field test...
Additions: Inertial force capacitors and redirection system - Experimental Phase.

Croque lands, and is immediately hit by Batman- she's staggered from the hit, letting out a grunt of pain as she mentally fiddles with the settings of her newly-designed module.

It's worth noting she isn't all that disoriented by the light- though she has her eyes closed, so how is she seeing..?

Experimental Phase results - FAIL.
Inertial redirection requires multiple subsystems and additional programming.
Changes: Inertial Force Redirection software added - Alpha version.
Beginning field test...

Siffrin - .vs Beelzebub

Siffrin finishes healing- but seeing Beelzebub getting his staff taken, that gives Siffrin an idea-

-had they not gotten caught in one of the fountains.

What happens when one who deeply controls their hatred, their agony, their sheer, burning animosity- loses all control?

Well, for starters, they don't. Not... entirely.

Especially when that someone's almost entirely built on negative emotion.

(...)

(what, this was supposed to drag up every grudge i've ever had?)

(haha, that's kinda funny)

(I've already come to terms with that side of myself.)

Siffrin speeds forward on a cloak of black, Cursed Energy having taken physical form from the influx of negative energy. All of it piles up- but it drives Siffrin forward.

They leap into a dive, their weapon morphing once again, changing into a lance- aimed straight for Beelzebub's heart.

"Time for some payback."

Zerenis - .vs Not Miquella

Zerenis blinks slowly as Godwyn brings up him specifically but he doesn't seem anything other than annoyed.

"A demon brought me back and put me up to this... What, you want me to lie?!"

One of the bolts of lightning hits Zerenis' personal barrier- shattering it and badly burning his back, yet he keeps going.

"I didn't ask to be brought back to life, but I sure as hell ain't gonna lay down and die!"

The space around him is cracking as more and more astral energy is drawn forth- starting to blur where the 'real' world ends and the Astral Plane begins.

"And if being free from my contract means becoming a god, then so be it!"

"If I die in the process, then so be it!"

"Because that means I'll be fighting for my freedom until the last breath leaves my lungs!"

Zerenis' fur bristled in anger as a yell tears itself free from his throat- a cry against the darkness that once surrounded him and the light that now seeks to overwhelm him, channeled into fueling the clash of wills, taken form as a clash of drills.

"I WON'T ACCEPT BEING A SLAVE TO ANYONE'S WILL, YOU HEAR ME?!"

Centralis - Garage

Considering the second-level door was up some stairs that looked like they could collapse at any moment, it was a better idea to go for the one on the ground floor- which was... still locked.

Thankfully, the lock itself isn't complicated at all- it wasn't designed with any sort of resistance to picking in mind, meaning getting it open is simply a matter of turning the handle slightly while raking the pins until the lock gives way, seeing as this is a handle with a lock built in.

The door opening, it... is dark.

But there's a light switch near the door, and if it's flipped-

The fluorescent lights above the two 'bays' of the garage flicker on, revealing a whole manner of things.

First, this place still has power, but that doesn't make sense- the entire building couldn't have been connected to the power grid still.

Second, there's... a lot of things here. Most of it looks to be scrap metal and various monster parts- scales, bones, and the like -but there's some machines here- including one that takes up an entire bay, humming with energy and glowing softly from the front.

...considering the various radiation warnings plastered all over the device, maybe that one shouldn't be messed with.

There's a door leading directly into the waiting room part of the garage, but if it's tried, the door won't budge... wait, no, it's just a bit stuck in the frame.

Hey Wait, This Isn't The Bad Sun Event From VOTV

Artemis was smiling as that hit connected, because this time, she was anticipating a hit-

-and as such, she could turn it right back around.

It wasn't so much a parry as it was Artemis using World Barrier to turn much of the resulting explosion of force back around at Ana- at a cost.

Artemis had to get hit first.

This resulting blow almost certainly should've killed her- yet her armor allowed her to cling to life for a bit longer, in which she downed a blood-red potion to fix the wounds she had sustained.

Notably, her armor hadn't broken- it was the force hitting her and rupturing her internal organs that would've done her in, and even now she's not in the best of conditions.

"It'll take a lot more than just that to kill me..."

Artemis that actually did almost just kill you though it was a bit of a gambit

aeiou: the second
ArbiterOfTheBog Parasmagate from The Mortal Realms Since: Feb, 2022 Relationship Status: Cast away
Parasmagate
#397796: Jul 23rd 2025 at 7:29:33 PM

THE ZOO

As Guivre is slammed into Homelander, both him and the super are plunged deep into the concrete, Guivre initially struggling to get up. Though upon hearing Manmoth's taunt, he forcibly wrestled himself our of the ground and lunges at the colossus, roaring back as his teeth tried to find purchase with a tusk, and begin to test their strength. Pushing back against the Manmoth, Guivre narrowed his eyes, his voice muffled-

"Its... not a leash... But you can't see your own?!"

Awawa
RainbyPlays fae being from yes Since: Nov, 2019 Relationship Status: Hiding
fae being
#397797: Jul 23rd 2025 at 9:07:46 PM

Cairo - Situation X

In the near distance, a purple light shone- Yakedo stood among the ruins, looking exhausted from the effort it took her to get here, and missing her armor, but nonetheless here.

"I'm... a bit late... but I'll be damned if I don't do anything!"

Yakedo channels the energy in the air through herself...

...and a massive Force Thaumaturgy dome begins to manifest around the area.

"I'll hold this barrier even if it ends up killing me... so long as we can end this here and now!"

The air is scorching, and unlike everyone else, Yakedo doesn't have the benefit of heat resistance- not to mention maintaining a barrier of that size is going to start to take a toll on her before long. Already, it seems as if her skin is starting to burn, but she keeps herself strong...

Centralis - District 8

Seeing the soldier fall, Mika was rapidly coming down from the stimulant high- collapsing with a pained groan as he tried to move for cover, instead sprawled on the floor awkwardly, still bleeding a bit from his wounds. He could feel his consciousness fading out...

"N-no, fuck..."

<User Status: CRITICAL. Notifying medical, and starting emergency stasis!>

His medichines went into overdrive, both slowing down his bodily processes and desperately attempting to patch his wounds and get him back on his feet- but it was the bloodloss that had put him into critical condition, not his wounds. Somewhere on the station he was based out of, the medical team got an alert- though there was a shuttle approaching his location, an emergency medical team could be there faster.

In fact, the hologram that appeared around Mika's body urging people to stand clear noted that they would be there in less than 20 seconds. Talk about a rapid response, one may say, but Mika was a bit important.

aeiou: the second
ISZATSO The Web-Slinger from Queens Since: Apr, 2020 Relationship Status: All is for my lord
The Web-Slinger
#397798: Jul 23rd 2025 at 9:16:15 PM

Batman

Captain America, rather than jump over the wave, placed enough trust in his shield to hunker down behind it as the wave surged against the vibranium, yet did not pass it. Still, this didn’t keep the alarms from screaming and the lights from strobing. The downside of enhanced senses was a vulnerability to extremes, and this was no exception; Steve howled in pain, closing his eyes and opening them just in time to see that it was his turn for the batmobile, screeching towards him to run him down—

But once more, the Captain trusted his shield. Even as his head screamed he angled his body forwards just as the car came. The Batmobile crashed into his shield and he flew back, practically dragged along with it, yet remained tucked against the hood. He braced himself despite the splitting of his skull and the many pains bedeviling every joint in his body after that initial impact, gritted his teeth, and dug his feet in. He hoped that he could slowly but surely bring the vehicle to a stop, even if only long enough to allow one of their teammates (the annoying dog, not that he’d know who though) in to either seize control or—if their enemy had contingencies against that, too—to simply destroy it from within.

Beelzebub

"Pussy!" Lorelai howled mockingly at Beelzebub as he attempted to use Gates of Hell to block her…only to dispel it halfway through and counter with a knee to the gut that knocked her gasping to her knees. Unwilling to take this insult to her dignity lying down—or kneeling down, as it were—she quickly gestured with her free hand to suddenly drive Beelzebub’s legs apart before uppercutting between them with the intent of bringing him to his knees, too. Which, if he did, she’d…probably try to headbutt him or something idk i didnt expect her to get that far

Godwyn

Any sense of pride Nero could’ve had upon his attack was ended with the sudden, blinding flash of Godwyn’s glory, wincing away and swinging his sword blindly so as to discourage an attack while he was vulnerable. This failed of course, and Nero was grabbed anyways, the Red Queen falling from his hands. He felt the power leaving him, stolen by this face-wearing thing that had pretended to be so many and yet was at once none of them. Moving quick in a bargain to cease its grip before he was wilted, Nero lifted the Blue Rose and fired the gun directly at Godwyn’s exposed face, aiming to get him loose. Assuming he did; he’d hit the ground with a grunt and stay there awhile, bereft of a not insignificant amount of life.

With great power…you know the rest.
BoniniBanana Fortunate Sun I from real Since: Aug, 2021 Relationship Status: RelationshipOutOfBoundsException: 1
Fortunate Sun I
#397799: Jul 24th 2025 at 4:52:58 AM

Godwyn

William's slash connects and much to his joy the cryo energy reserve is protecting him. He gains distance, a good chunk of that reserve was spent already. Godwyn sucking the air up was worrisome, he started breathing strangely. It's been a while since he's had lungs. Not long he quite literally gets an asthma attack in the middle of the fight. Stray magics from Godwyn and the others permeate the air.

He's on the ground, trying to catch his breath. Wondering whether he should give up that whole human body schtick. Internal damage is better than this, he figures. He nearly blacks out but gets a second wind in the form of feeling the Anemo energy being gathered around.

In an attempt to stand still against Gaikarmog's vortex, he began to breathe it. With each breath he could move more and more until he's back up again. His body now permeates that same energy. William soars into the sky, utilizing Gaikarmog's tail winds to join and catch up. He's skimming off any wasted energy Gaikarmog's using and repumping it back into the beast as Anemo.

It's symbiosis at its most fundamental level.


Beelzebub

Kanan stacks onto Andras' play. He starts murmuring again but with his palm stretched outwards and towards the staff. An invisible magical hand forms wherever the real staff is. Despite clasping around it, it wouldn't disturb its movement. Instead, it's so he can remotely duplicate it. He's pointing at randomly coordinated directions, with each change in direction a copy forms near Beel.

It's solely to buy time for Machin and Doll to do their thing.

With Beelzebub so fixed on the staff he's hoping to disorient him by suddenly spawning in perfect copies of it. Even grabbing it would let him cast his previous attack. But if he does get ahold of it, Kanan dispels all duplicates by letting go.

Edited by BoniniBanana on Jul 24th 2025 at 8:33:55 PM

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SacredSpirit123 Isengrim Heath-Stalker - Lupine Lawman from Jorrvaskr (Elder Troper) Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
Isengrim Heath-Stalker - Lupine Lawman
#397800: Jul 24th 2025 at 5:25:50 AM

Jorrvaskr

   "I'm afraid it's the latter case…"   , Shadow sighs.

   "…my attention's been spread thin as of late, for understandable reasons, but from what I've been able to keep track of…one of the Gods is under a curse placed upon him that will keep him alive as long as an ounce of affection for him remains in the heart of a specific person, which he hopes to dash utterly by eradicating Utopia, as he believes there's no way this person will forgive him for that. The other God is actually an incarnation of Batman, a hero from another world, who became omniscient enough to retain memories from numerous reality-resets, and thus became aware of the cycle of his multiverse, being driven irrevocably insane by having to relive his tragic past over and over, seeking to destroy the Omniverse so that he can finally die in peace, knowing that almost any other way will just put him through another loop."   

He tilts his head.

   "…something tells me that Miquella and Thanos wouldn't exactly vibe. Too much death for the former's taste."   

He glances outside.

   "…in fact…"   

He clicks his fingers, and waves his hand, casting a ripple of energy over Jorrvaskr and its surrounding grounds.

   "…a protective ward. Miquella's been trying to spread his influence past Utopia's borders. Neo and I have mental guards in place, and I know Faerûnian Fey and Outsiders are immune to certain mind-altering effects and highly resistant to others, but I don't want to take any chances."   

Daimion scowls.

"By the Nine Hells, as if keeping it to the realm he's currently in wouldn't be enough."

Isengrim nods to Shadow.

   "I appreciate that. Best not to risk the safety of my cubs. Who knows if they're old enough to resist a God's influence?"   

Hrimnir grins broadly, nodding.

"It fills me with tremendous pride and joy to hear such great praise. I would be honored to share the recipe."

Isengrim looks up from his own bowl, grooming himself, and grins.

   "Maybe I can speak to Bruin after we find a new place and get settled enough to have guests over, and we can trade recipes. Hrimnir can share the stew, and Bruin can share the mead. Perhaps I can even talk Lohrifael into sharing the recipe for her cider."   

Shadow smiles.

   "Hey, that's a great idea! It'd be like a housewarming party! That reminds me, I've got some things that I want to give you and your cubs, but I'll wait until we make the move."   

"Life isn't a fairytale. There isn't always a 'Happily Ever After' waiting for you at the end of the road." ~ Isengrim Heath-Stalker

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