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***knux400*** · 06-05-2023, 10:32 PM

It might be time to regroup with Roulette. Devo's just too quick to handle one-on-one. Tim should be occupied with the sea of cubes for at least a moment, so Roulette can run over and help Polka. She just has to not get hit for long enough for Roulette to make it over there.

POLKA: GUARD

ROULETTE: MOVE (towards polka)

***skinstealer*** · (This post was last modified: 10-13-2023, 10:02 PM by skinstealer.)

You need to be careful. Devo's got the whole...weakness issue going on, but he's not to be messed with. He can move quick if he wants to...

You start stepping to the left with your hammer raised, slowly but surely.

He keeps pace with you, following your movements.

It's quiet for a few moments before he lunges again-

Only for his knife to be pulled out of the way by the blade of a scythe, narrowly missing you.

Looking to the side, Roulette has its arms put through the building's window, scythe protruding all the way over to throw off the potential strike.

POLKA DOT: Damn!
POLKA DOT: Nice save, Roulette!

You could have sworn there's another flash of red out of the corner of your eye before Devo backs up, trying to assess the situation.

Roulette hops in through the window, scythe at the ready.

ROULETTE: Sorry, Devo.
ROULETTE: I would like to get this over with.
DEVO: Guess you're not gonna take it easy on me...

The robot cocks its head to the side playfully.

ROULETTE: Would you want me to?

Devo snorts.

DEVO: Not a chance.

You hear a noise approaching from behind you- through the doorway, you can spot a familiar dog headed your way.

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***knux400*** · 06-09-2023, 05:41 AM

We have to press our 2v1 advantage quick while we still have it. The rules say each team member needs two hits to win, it doesn't specify who the hit is against. If Polka and Roulette both land their shots, it won't matter if Tim gets there or not.

Polka: ATTACK DEVO
Roulette: ATTACK DEVO

***skinstealer*** · 06-10-2023, 07:39 PM

POLKA DOT: Just gotta land a hit before he gets here, right?

You ready your hammer.

POLKA DOT: Piece of cake.

You dash forward, hammer at the ready and ready to swing into the bear's shoulder.

Roulette juts its scythe forward, as well,
though it attempts to pull Devo's knife-holding arm away from Polka while she tries for a swing.

Devo squints-

And as Polka just barely makes contact with his upper arm-

-he manages to swipe forward and get Roulette, right on the collar area.

ORTHO: That's one hit for Devo!
ORTHO: And one hit for Silk!
ORTHO: Looks like Silk Ribbon and Roulette take the win!

Roulette's shoulders relax.

ROULETTE: Well done.

Tim just barely manages to skid inside the building, panting.

TIMOTHY: Ah, shoot...
TIMOTHY: G-good job, Devo!
TIMOTHY: Whoof!
DEVO: Heh, you should have seen it!
TIMOTHY: Wish I did....good job to Ribbon and Roulette, too!
ROULETTE: Thank you.
ROULETTE: Everyone did well.

The robot lowers its scythe,
making its way to the net.

ORTHO: Hold up! Don't get hasty.

Roulette slowly cranes its neck over.

ORTHO: ...We got one more round.
ROULETTE: ...what.
DEVO: ...another one?
TIMOTHY: Fine by me!

Tim brightens up considerably while his partner slumps.

TIMOTHY: I, uh, barely got to help during the last one....
ORTHO: So!

The synthesizer waves their hand a little, thinking.

ORTHO: ...Devo with Roulette.
ORTHO: Tim, you're with Polka.
DEVO: Hell yes.
DEVO: Time to show them what we can do, right, Roulette?

The robot's fans are audibly running faster.
It's watching the floor, not seeming to pay much attention.

ROULETTE: ...mm.
TIMOTHY: W-wait-
TIMOTHY: I have to go against Devo?
ORTHO: And Roulette, yup.
ORTHO: Gotta switch things up, make sure you can all work together.
ORTHO: Plus, I gotta get a good sample of what y'all can do.
ORTHO: So, one more round.
ORTHO: So y'all take a quick breather, get a good stretch in, maybe talk strategy with your new partner.
ORTHO: Then we get goin'.

Lilium Mortem · 06-10-2023, 08:18 PM

Time out. We should take roulette aside and ask it if it's ok fighting us... Given our past. Also we should probably do some introspection on that too. Are we going to be ok sparring with Roulette? What if another flashback happens like at the pawn shop? What if we lose control in anger?

06-10-2023, 08:26 PM

alright planing time! so here is what we know about Roulette's fighting style.
1. they prefer long range combat
2. they are level headed
3. there used to there metal body tanking hits

***knux400*** · (This post was last modified: 06-11-2023, 01:00 AM by knux400.)

I understand the concern about flashbacks and/or episodes, but if we're going to have them, it's better to do so here than out in the field. No one can get seriously hurt with foam weapons, and Tim, Devo, and Ortho can jump in if absolutely necessary.

If Roulette still doesn't want to fight us, we can ask Ortho if we can go diagonal from each other- that way there's the least possible chance of interaction. We could also suspend the next match for a bit to give us time to talk privately with Roulette about things. On a related note, how long do we get this room for?

Obviously if Roulette is heavily against any of this, we won't force it to cooperate- but I do think it's a good idea to work this out here, in a safe and somewhat private setting. Worst case scenario, we can switch from 2v2 matches to just one-on-one matches. That way everyone still gets a chance to train, but we can specifically avoid having us and Roulette go against one another. It's less efficient, but it'll give the people sitting out a chance to rest (thinking mostly of Devo here) and it'll ensure that everyone gets matched up with everyone else they want to.

(06-10-2023, 08:26 PM)Guest Wrote: alright planing time! so here is what we know about Roulette's fighting style.
1. they prefer long range combat
2. they are level headed
3. there used to there metal body tanking hits

Roulette uses it/its pronouns please!

***skinstealer*** · 06-12-2023, 12:50 AM

You sidle over to the robot, trying not to look as anxious as you feel.

POLKA DOT: H-hey, Roulette, you, uh-
POLKA DOT: Doin' alright?

Roulette doesn't look at you, staring off at the floor ahead.
The robot takes a long time to respond, as if it'd barely heard you.

ROULETTE: ...If you need to stop, you can tell the coach.
ROULETTE: On my end, you do not have to worry; I won't make it an issue.
ROULETTE: Do what you need to do.
POLKA DOT: No, like- I'm good.
POLKA DOT: ...okay, I'm a little worried, but-
POLKA DOT: Better for us to work this out here than in the field, right?
ROULETTE: This isn't working it out.
POLKA DOT: Wh-
ROULETTE: You should talk with Tim. It seems like he's having some trouble.
ROULETTE: ...I apologize.

The robot abruptly walks away, moving back over by Devo.

As you glance over, the bear gives Roulette a little wave, still full of energy-

...though he does look a little nervous, judging by his shifting from foot to foot.

The bot doesn't notice, still looking like it's zoning out.

You manage to catch a bit of conversation.

DEVO: You alright, Roulette?
DEVO: You, look, uh.
DEVO: Out of it.
ROULETTE: . . .
ROULETTE: ...It's alright.

You're caught offguard, not sure what to say or do...

...It's probably right, though. Tim looks like a wreck.

You sigh and pad over to your canine friend, who seems to be massaging the side of his face in an anxious fit.

POLKA DOT: ...are you okay?
TIMOTHY: What? No, I'm-
TIMOTHY: I'm fine. I'm good.
TIMOTHY: J-just...
TIMOTHY: ...
TIMOTHY: It's...
TIMOTHY: Complicated.

kit_spin · 06-12-2023, 01:17 AM

we're feeling kinda weird too, so probably a good idea to take five?

***knux400*** · 06-12-2023, 01:23 AM

Yeah let's uh. Take a break.

"I don't want to force anyone, but it seems like all of us are dealing with stuff to some degree, so if people want to talk publicly or privately, with me or with each other, now would probably be a good time."

"We could also just sit. Either way is fine."

Dzib 9001 · 06-12-2023, 05:52 AM

Maybe we should go grab some snacks to help everyone calm down a bit.

***skinstealer*** · 06-14-2023, 08:26 PM

POLKA DOT: Look, man, you look like you got hit by a truck.
POLKA DOT: If it's complicated, we can sit and talk about it or something.
POLKA DOT: Hey Ortho!
TIMOTHY: H-hey, wait-
ORTHO: Yep? Need somethin'?
POLKA DOT: Can we like, officially take five? Think we need to huddle up and talk.

The synthesizer checks their watch.

ORTHO: Yep, I got time.

They blow their whistle.

ORTHO: Alright, people let's take five for a bit.
ORTHO: Come back when you're ready.

Devo looks just as startled for a moment, looking over at Roulette.

DEVO: Huh...a break might not be a bad idea.
DEVO: Might help you get your nerves out.

Roulette's lens is a little wider, though it says nothing as it makes its way through the arena net with the others.

Devo's the first to speak up once the party gets out into the hall, stretching his limbs in the process.

DEVO: That...was a hell of a round-
DEVO: Roulette, you kicked ass out there!
DEVO: I, uh...
DEVO: Had fun.

Tim doesn't speak up, lost in thought.

The robot had been making its way away from the group, stopped in its tracks.

ROULETTE: ...I appreciate it.
ROULETTE: You did well, too.
DEVO: I mean, better than I thought I'd do, hah...
TIMOTHY: I knew you'd do good, though.

Tim manages to snap out of his funk long enough to give Devo a pat on the back, the bear's eyes brightening up with pride.

POLKA DOT: Everybody managed to do a good job, I think-
TIMOTHY: I mean, I only got one hit.
TIMOTHY: And...Roulette pretty much gave me that.

He sounds a bit tense at that, even Devo noticing the immediate change in tone.

Roulette's fans spin faster.

ROULETTE: . . .
ROULETTE: ...I was not trying to.
ROULETTE: I apologize if it...felt that way.
TIMOTHY: No, it's-

He sighs, rubbing the side of his snout.

TIMOTHY: I'm not accusing you, I-
TIMOTHY: ...I just wish I had done better. That I'm able to do better out in the field.
ROULETTE: My weapon has reach over yours, and the bridge made it difficult for you to approach me.
ROULETTE: It was not your fault remotely.
ROULETTE: I am sure you will have better luck next round.
POLKA DOT: Besides, uh...
POLKA DOT: Whole point of this is to get practice, right?
POLKA DOT: If you slip up here, it's safe.
TIMOTHY: But-!
TIMOTHY: I don't want to slip up period...
DEVO: Yeah, but....you can't just be perfect, either.
DEVO: ...I have similar worries and shit, but I guess that's why we're working as a team, right?
POLKA DOT: Yeah! That's how I see it!
TIMOTHY: ...I guess...
POLKA DOT: Cmon, man. It's gonna be fine.
TIMOTHY: Well I-

The door behind you opens up, a familiar toy's face peeking out.

CROSSBONE: Oh! Someone told me I could find you all here...
CROSSBONE: How'd training go?

Roulette abruptly swivels to face her.

ROULETTE: ...we-
ROULETTE: We are still in the middle of training.
ROULETTE: Would you like to participate and train with everyone?
CROSSBONE: Oh, uh-
CROSSBONE: Sure!
CROSSBONE: I'd be happy to get some group time in.
POLKA DOT: Hell yeah!

Without another word, Roulette leans in through the doors and has a very brief conversation with Ortho.

It soon pulls back out into the hall.

ROULETTE: Ortho will assign teams when you're all ready, then.

The robot starts making its way down the hall, still turned to face everyone.

ROULETTE: Good luck.

Devo snaps to attention, pulling away from Tim and following after it.

DEVO: H-hey, wait!
DEVO: Where are you going?
ROULETTE: Two-v-two training session.
ROULETTE: I offered Willow my spot.
ROULETTE: She deserves the chance, and I have some errands I can take care of, anyway.
ROULETTE: I am sure you will do well.

The bear's face falls.

DEVO: ...you sure?
DEVO: I-I mean, I have no issue with Cross subbing in, just-
ROULETTE: Very sure.
ROULETTE: It will be alright.

It catches the bear's expression.

ROULETTE: ...Sorry...if it is disappointing.
ROULETTE: ...You can let me know later, how you did.

You're hard-pressed to read the robot's expressions as per usual, having trouble deciphering the look on its face.

ROULETTE: Be safe.

With that, it makes its way down the hall and out of view.

Devo watches it go, Tim catching up to him and placing his paw on the bear's back. Devo shakes it off after a moment, trying to give his partner a reassuring look.

DEVO: I'm good.
DEVO: It just needs space right now, I think.
DEVO: We've...still got stuff to figure out here.
DEVO: Show must go on or something, right?

You aren't really sure what to say, Cross sidling over and whispering low enough for just you to hear.

CROSSBONE: ...did I mess up?

***knux400*** · 06-14-2023, 08:33 PM

"No, no, you're fine! Roulette just... Needs a break, I think. You didn't do anything wrong."

Dzib 9001 · 06-14-2023, 08:34 PM

Not at all Cross, think Roulette just needs a break is all.

***skinstealer*** · (This post was last modified: 07-03-2023, 05:51 AM by skinstealer.)

POLKA DOT: No no no, you’re all good-
POLKA DOT: Roulette’s, uh-
POLKA DOT: I think it just needs a break.
POLKA DOT: You didn’t do anything wrong, okay?

The virtual pet hesitates for a moment before nodding, resigned to a low beep-sigh.

CROSSBONE: If you’re sure…
POLKA DOT: I’m sure.
POLKA DOT: Let’s go train together, alright?

You open your wing up for a quick side hug, to which she gladly indulges.

POLKA DOT: I got you.

The character on her screen smiles, a little pixel sun popping up.

CROSSBONE: I know.

You catch Tim giving you a grateful look from the side, and without any more words, the four of you walk back into the training gym.

With everyone back inside the arena, Ortho sizes up Cross.

ORTHO: Alright! Gonna say...let's see...
ORTHO: ...Willow, you're with Devo. Ribbon and Tim team up.
ORTHO: Quick reminder, and for Willow's sake: land hits on the other team, doesn't gotta be hard, taps work fine.
ORTHO: First team that has both team members score two hits is the winner.
ORTHO: Tim's startin' out in the rough terrain at green, Willow's at yellow, on the top.
ORTHO: Devo's on the blue bridge, Ribbon in the red building.
ORTHO: Head over n' get situated.
POLKA DOT: Alright! Tim, you r-

The dog next to you is gripping his sword like his life depends on it.

POLKA DOT: ...relax, man. It's gonna be okay.
TIMOTHY: H...
TIMOTHY: How can you be so chill about this?
TIMOTHY: You're fighting your partner too!
POLKA DOT: ...probably because it's just practice.
POLKA DOT: Like Ortho said, all you need is a tap, right?
TIMOTHY: ...I guess....
POLKA DOT: Cmon. Let's go get this done.

Tim sighs before giving you a stiff nod, walking over to the rough terrain and taking big, fumbling steps.

You make your way into the red building, tossing your hammer from wing to wing.

POLKA DOT: Back here...

But now, it's my turf.

ORTHO: Everybody good to go?

The synthesizer eyes everyone making it to their spots.

ORTHO: 3...
ORTHO: 2...
ORTHO: 1...
ORTHO: GO!

The whistle blows.

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***knux400*** · (This post was last modified: 07-03-2023, 05:56 AM by knux400.)

Well, we already know Devo's going to play defensive and let Tim come to him. Willow... We've never seen her in one of these sparring matches before, so it might be best to hang back and try to feel her out.

No not like that you horny duck get your mind out of the gutter

TIM: MOVE (towards Devo)
POLKA: DEFEND

Lilium Mortem · 07-03-2023, 05:55 AM

>Tim: Channel rage. cut loose.

Dzib 9001 · (This post was last modified: 07-03-2023, 11:00 PM by Dzib 9001.)

Tim, try to stay calm and focus. It's just a sparing match. As for us, let's see if we can get Cross to focus on us.

TIM: move (towards Devo)
POLKA: Taunt Cross

***skinstealer*** · 07-15-2023, 10:01 PM

You walk forward a few steps, leaning against the open doorway as Cross starts taking steps off of the pyramid- looking straight ahead at you.

POLKA DOT: Oh, so you're coming to take me out?
CROSSBONE: Mmmmhm.

Her chain tail jangles as it falls behind her, making a loud noise as she hops down each giant step.

POLKA DOT: Even after you saw what I did to that dummy earlier?
CROSSBONE: Mmmmmmmmmmmmmhm.
POLKA DOT: You gotta be real confident, then!
CROSSBONE: I've got some tricks up my sleeve.

She reaches the base of the pyramid- just a few feet between the two of you, facing off.

No one moves, the tension palpable- and you get the feeling it's not just fighting nerves.

In the quadrant to your right, Tim seems... conflicted. Devo's not moving, waiting for him to approach-

He grips his sword, having a hard time figuring out where to go. He could go after Cross, he could back you up, or-

Devo's still standing there, pacing on the bridge and giving him a knowing look.

Tim takes a step forward, and then another.

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Lilium Mortem · 07-27-2023, 09:26 PM

PD: say something really gay and really embarrassing(but not too embarrassing, don't be mean) to your girlfriend to fluster her and while she's destracted go in for a hit(physically(with your hammer(in a non sexual way))).

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