[Day 7 - Mid Evening] I Want To Play A Game... (Closed)

[Yasuki Kaito]

"Wha-?!" Kaito called in panic once the arrow went over his head and missed him. He snapped back and saw the masked figure standing above with the bow!

"FUCK THIS!" He screamed and began running forward to take his chance. 1 in 2? Right? A coin flip? Shouldn't be too hard! There are worse chances at a Mantis' casino!

SNAP!

"ARRRGH!!! WHY?!" He screamed into the night when he found himself in a jimen tori trap that clamped down on his leg with a very gruesome wound!

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Round 2
Yasuki Kaito
ATN: 23 in Defensive Stance
Moves alone and is immobilized!

Day 7 - Mid Evening, Scenario 2: The Field, Round 2: Even is a Trap! | 1d2 ⇒ 1
Day 7 - Mid Evening, Scenario 2: The Field, Round 2: Even is a Trap! | 1d2 ⇒ 2

Day 7 - Mid Evening, Scenario 2: The Field, Round 2: Trap Damage! | 2k2 ⇒ 30

Group Distance, so far: 30 Feet.
Kaito Distance: 60 Feet.

[Tamori Kanna]

"Yasuki-sama, no!" Kanna tried to grab Kaito as he ran, but wasn't fast enough.

As the trap clamped on him, she winced. That looked painful! Still, she wouldn't give up on him... no matter how much of an idiot he was. Maybe he'd learn now!

"Hang on... we're coming to help!"

Looking around for more traps, Kanna picked out a safe route, leading them towards Kaito.

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Round 2:
Defensive Stance: ATN 24

D7 ME. I want to play a game! The field. Investigation/Perception to spot traps! Round 2. | 5k3 ⇒ 19 (TN: 15)

Same as before: Simple to spot, Simple+Free to move. Moving towards Kaito to help him.

[Kaiu Nagisa]

Nagisa continues to follow Kanna’s lead. But as Kaito runs ahead, she feels a rush of anger at how stupid he was. “You fucking idiot! I said we need to stick together!”

They need to help him, and maybe when Kanna inevitably has to carry his loser ass, Kaito will stop running off.

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Round 2
Keeping up with Kanna
Defense Stance: ATN 19

[Boogiepop]

The mysterious figure watched as the shot made Kaito panic and get expected trapped. The results were far more gruesome than they intended, which was a bonus. Seeing Kaito trapped, they would fire a shot at the Kaiu, but unfortunately for them, it would go wide.

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Round 2
Day 7 - Mid Evening, Scenario 2: The Field, Round 2, Kyujutsu/Reflex at...Kaiu Nagisa! | 6k3 ⇒ 13 (TN: 19)


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Round 3
Group Distance: 60 Feet, so far

[Tamori Kanna]

Those shots were... arrows? Not radiant weaponry? It was a moment where Kanna felt she noticed all the details the Kitsuki wanted you to notice. The traps seemed made for animals, not humans. But there was still no sight of their captor and now hunter.

"Yasuki-sama, hang in there," she tried to keep a calm tone, but there was still noticeable worry.

With Akiro's help, she could see the way forward. "I see the way forward. Kaiu-san, can you help him?" Kanna readied herself to take Akiro off of Nagisa's hands so she could help Kaito.

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Round 3!
Defensive Stance: ATN 24

Kanna uses a Simple Action to spot a safe route. Will delay further action/wait until next turn, so everyone can move together.

D7 ME. I want to play a game! The field. Investigation/Perception to spot traps! Round 3. +2 to roll from Akiro's assistance. | 5k3+2 ⇒ 47 (TN: 15)

[Kaiu Nagisa]

Nagisa heard that arrow fly by. Stress levels rising. But she needs to keep her head cool. Prevent herself from panic spiraling like an idiot. So she copes the only thing she can… Playing a catchy song in her head instead of thinking about the immediate danger.

She gets to Kaito and works on his leg stuck in the trap, definitely not thinking about how bad this was at all. And thinking about saving anyone else besides this asshole is preferable.

It’d be love love love… (Don’t think about the blood blood blood…)

She’s able to focus, though an occasional hum escapes that breaks her silence as she works to pull Kaito from the trap.

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Keeping pace with Kanna and pulling Kaito out
D7 Death Game Engineering/Int roll to save Kaito’s sorry ass | 10k5 ⇒ 37 (TN: 15)
Defensive Stance: ATN 19

[Yasuki Kaito]

"Arrrgh! Fuuuck!" Kaito called out when the trap was pried open by the engineer, taking bits of blood and flesh in its teeth as it was opened. He found himself shaking in pain, something he hadn't felt this intensely before. It might have been enough to have him blackout, but perhaps his drive to survive barely kept him conscious.

...He was going to be sick.

Kaito dry-heaved between gasping for air, looking visibly pale after losing so much blood. He didn't even thank the Kaiu, much less even acknowledge her as the reason for his escape. He might have considered making another flight for it, but considering his body and spirit had taken a massive hit, he would merely follow the rest of the group for now...

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Round 3
Yasuki Kaito
ATN: 23 in Defensive Stance

Kanna, Akiro, and Kaito Distance: 90 Feet, so far
Nagisa Distance: 75 Feet, so far

[Boogiepop]

The figure watched as the pesky Kaiu was able to aid Kaito out of the trap! Here, they were hoping to maim the Kaiu to prevent such a thing. No matter, if the traps didn't do it, they would have to do it themselves!

Taking aim with the compound bow, an arrow would be released and make its mark on Kaito. The arrow struck him right in the chest, and he crumbled like a sack of clams. Kaito could only let out a "Urk!" before he dropped to his knees and went lifeless, unmoving.

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Round 3
Day 7 - Mid Evening, Scenario 2: The Field, Round 3, Kyujutsu/Reflex at...Yasuki Kaito! | 6k3 ⇒ 32 (TN: 23)
Day 7 - Mid Evening, Scenario 2: The Field, Round 3, Kyujutsu/Reflex at...Yasuki Kaito! Damage... | 5k2 ⇒ 28

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Round 4
Kanna, Akiro, and Kaito Distance: 90 Feet, so far
Nagisa Distance: 75 Feet, so far

[Tamori Kanna]

Kanna froze as she saw the arrow embed itself deep into Kaito's chest. He... he died. He wasn't just injured or hurt. He was dead. It was the first time she saw someone die.

Bile rose in her throat, and she was certain there was a cold sweat forming like a sheen on her skin. No... no... push on. Push on!

Eyes were tearing up slightly, but she focused. She saw the path still. "Follow me!" She called to Nagisa.

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Defensive Stance still! ATN 24
Simple to look, Simple to move (Nagisa should be able to catch up now if I don't take a Free move, I think?)

D7 ME. I want to play a game! The field. Round 4. Investigation/Perception to keep going! HOLY KAMI WE MIGHT DIE!!! +2 from Akiro | 5k3+2 ⇒ 24 (TN: 15)

[Kaiu Nagisa]

Nagisa’s in her own head as she continues to push forward to catch up to Kanna. Replaying the same song in her head again as she tries not to look at the dying Kaito.

Sun sun sun… At least he doesn’t have a gun.

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Moving to catch up to Kanna!
Defense Stance still, ATN 19

[Boogiepop]

"Hrmp!" There was a rather masculine sound of satisfaction when he landed a good, clean shot on Kaito as intended. The arrows did their job, and this one was deemed...unworthy of life. There were 3 more targets, however, and he took aim at the Dragon, firing a shot to miss her completely.

No, that didn't mean she was worthy to live. Just that she was expected to die later.

For our players, they found themselves nearly halfway through the field. They could see the sign in the distance and the blackness of the endless wilderness night behind it. It was strange that something so ominous could be seen as a sign of hope, while a field bathed in spotlights was a terrain of death and danger.

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Day 7 - Mid Evening, Scenario 2: The Field, Round 4, Kyujutsu/Reflex at...Tamori Kanna! | 6k3 ⇒ 20 (TN: 24)

Round 5
Kanna, Akiro, and Nagisa Distance: 120 Feet

[Tamori Kanna]

The Dragon stopped in her tracks, eyeing the arrow in the ground next to her. She was shaking now, feeling her bravery fade slightly.

"I..." she looked around them, trying to figure out where to go. "I don't know... I don't see a way."

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ATN 24, Defensive Stance
Simple to look. Waiting to use Simple and Free depending on Nagisa's roll if possible.

D7 ME. I want to play a game! The field. Round 5. Investigation/Perception to keep going! HOLY KAMI WE MIGHT DIE!!! +2 from Akiro! | 5k3+2 ⇒ 10 (TN: 15)

[Kaiu Nagisa]

Kanna’s words snapped Nagisa back into the moment, her eyes glazed over for a moment as she re-focused herself… And she sees it after she noticed Akiro looking a certain direction.

“This way! Follow me.”

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Day 7 This Death Game Sucks Unskilled Investigation. +2 from Akiro | 3k3+2 ⇒ 16 (TN: 15)
They can move together still!
ATN still 19

[Boogiepop]

"Huh," he murmured in annoyance when the group continued, despite not being able to find the traps. There was a momentary glance about reaching for the power to the floodlights below, but ultimately he decided to take another shot, this time aiming for new target, Hiruma Akiro!

It was admirable that the group decided to take him along, but he was supposed to be dead already. He'll just have to fix that.

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Day 7 - Mid Evening, Scenario 2: The Field, Round 6, Kyujutsu/Reflex at...Hiruma Akiro! Using Kaiu Nagisa's ATN | 6k3 ⇒ 26 (TN: 19)
Day 7 - Mid Evening, Scenario 2: The Field, Round 6, Kyujutsu/Reflex at...Hiruma Akiro! Using Kaiu Nagisa's ATN...Damage... | 5k2 ⇒ 14

Round 6
Kanna, Akiro, and Nagisa Distance: 150 Feet

[Hiruma Akiro]

Akiro grunted as an arrow thunked into his leg. "I'm not sure if it's good or bad that I felt that a little bit." He said, his tone even, but carrying significant underlying strain."

[Tamori Kanna]

"Please, don't die on us," Kanna grimaced. This wasn't good. She didn't know how many more hits like that Akiro could take. But she took the drastic choice of shifting her body so that Akiro was more covered. Hopefully.

"That way! Come on, we can make it!"

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D7 ME. I want to play a game! The field. Round 6. Investigation/Perception to keep going! HOLY KAMI WE MIGHT DIE!!! +2 from Akiro! | 5k3+2 ⇒ 37 (TN: 15)

Kanna sees the way so we can move Simple+Free again!

Kanna uses the Guard Maneuver, and gives Akiro +10 Armor TN, lowering her own by 5. Defensive Stance, ATN is 19.

[Kaiu Nagisa]

[GM GHOST!]

Nagisa's song continued to play in her head as she continued forward with the pace of the group!

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Moving to catch up to Kanna!
Defense Stance still, ATN 19

[Boogiepop]

Well, if Kanna was offering herself as tribute, the masked archer was more than happy to take the shot. Despite the talk of being a proper samurai, this man seemed open to any low-hanging fruit in front of him. As a proper samurai someone could be after kidnapping people and putting them in deathtraps, then having them run for their lives while he shoots them for amusement...

Right?

He releases a shot from his bow, and it strikes Kanna right on the shoulders!

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Day 7 - Mid Evening, Scenario 2: The Field, Round 6 (the real 6, skipped a number), Kyujutsu/Reflex at...Tamori Kanna! | 6k3 ⇒ 27 (TN: 19)
Day 7 - Mid Evening, Scenario 2: The Field, Round 6 (the real 6, skipped a number), Kyujutsu/Reflex at...Tamori Kanna...Damage | 5k2 ⇒ 15

Going into Round 7
Kanna, Akiro, and Nagisa Distance: 180 Feet

[Tamori Kanna]

"Ow!!!"

It hurt, but it wasn't enough to stop her! Even if she really wanted to cry now. But the shock of being shot was still enough to disable her for the time being, and she wasn't able to see where to go.

"... Where? Where now?" her voice hiccuped as she looked around.


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Kanna uses Void to reduce damage by 10. 5 Damage taken (Healthy 5/15).

D7 ME. I want to play a game! The field. Round 7. Investigation/Perception to keep going! OH MY KAMI HELP ME! | 5k3+2 ⇒ 14 (TN: 15)

Kanna uses the Guard Maneuver, and gives Akiro +10 Armor TN, lowering her own by 5. Defensive Stance, ATN is 19.
Waiting on Nagisa to Simple+Free move.

[Kaiu Nagisa]

“Kanna! Follow me!”

Nagisa seems to be able to find the right path again, now a bit more stressed from seeing Kanna shot.

Yep that song keeps playing in her head.

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D7 This Death Game still sucks unskilled Investigation. +2 from Akiro | 3k3+2 ⇒ 21 (TN: 15)
Moving us forward! Still ATN 19