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Week 5: Execution
week 5:
execution
Sunday morning starts off quietly enough, almost peaceful after the events of the past few days. Today, the alarm on everyone's phone starts at 12 PM, with a reminder of the execution to take place at 1 PM at the stadium. Unlike the Saturday notifications, however, this is the only reminder you get. It appears that attendance is not mandatory this time.
Well. Not for all of you, anyway. One of you feels a compulsion to head to the stadium, heading straight inside and following the staff to ready themselves for what's to come. All others who arrive at the stadium, hero or civilian, are led to spectator seating.
As the clock strikes 1 PM, Kogitsunemaru walks into the arena. On the opposite end of the field, Jolyne steps out to greet them. As long as they both live, neither will able to leave the area, nor will any outsiders be able to enter.
You don't have to watch, of course. That's your choice. But with the event being broadcast all over the city, it may be hard to avoid. In-person or across town, everywhere is buzzing with gossip of the newly discovered villain about to face justice. Regardless of where you go or whether you choose to watch, the only thing to do now is wait.
Well. Not for all of you, anyway. One of you feels a compulsion to head to the stadium, heading straight inside and following the staff to ready themselves for what's to come. All others who arrive at the stadium, hero or civilian, are led to spectator seating.
As the clock strikes 1 PM, Kogitsunemaru walks into the arena. On the opposite end of the field, Jolyne steps out to greet them. As long as they both live, neither will able to leave the area, nor will any outsiders be able to enter.
You don't have to watch, of course. That's your choice. But with the event being broadcast all over the city, it may be hard to avoid. In-person or across town, everywhere is buzzing with gossip of the newly discovered villain about to face justice. Regardless of where you go or whether you choose to watch, the only thing to do now is wait.
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[ he's helping, in his own way. he won't make it easy for jolyne but he will, make sure that she doesn't burn herself out before they even get there. he once again, pushes her back, sliding into uneasy position]
They understand. This burden that is mine alone, created by a place as cruel as this. I will not ask for atonement.
[ after all, just with this one attempt he's done more harm than good. even he sees it. even he agrees to the terms. he just..... can't seem to shake the strange wariness happening every time she comes close. ]
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hesitation as she listens to that means she's jostled a little bit in her barrage, fingers readjusting as she strikes once more and then pulls back a little bit, taking a few hesitant steps backwards. her shoulders heave a little bit as she observes him, head tilted slightly. it's not in confusion, rather, she gives a stilted nod at that.
i will not ask for atonement.
that's fair.
just tell him hi for me. ]
If you wanna tell me what to do so badly, why don't you demonstrate, then?
[ pointing this damn stick at him rudely ]
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otherwise, he huffs a laugh, spinning a little flourish for the funsies of it. ]
A demonstration, hm? Of what this old fox can truly do?
[ there's a hesitation before he continues, that wariness in his eyes never fading but- he is a touken danshi, and he will not be defeated by strange human emotions trying to drag him down in the midst of duty.
that said, he sprints forward, and here's the thing: he's fast. kogitsunemaru has been holding back the entire time he's been here, clearly both humoring her and whoever else he's been sparring. despite the human body he's housed in there's a mastery to the art one only obtains with centuries of experience and it shows. he doesn't hit her hard, barely taps her before moving into the next position to strike another spot, but it's clear to see the skill level truly is unmatched. ]
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[ shifting on her feet, she tries to prepare herself. kogitsunemaru moves and it has been weeks since jolyne has seen someone move that quickly. it's enough to startle her, the tap before he's moving again. jolyne just kind of snarls at being touched by the weapon, darting back as quickly as she can. she tries to block, but likely gets tapped in another spot. she's not guarding herself, and her torso is pretty open.
it's just easier, to guard yourself with your own two hands.
the sword feels cumbersome in her hands and she grits her teeth, trying to block another strike. she looks like she would really rather throw this sword down and try to launch herself at him inside, full body assault, but she takes a breath and just tries to sweep at him one last time, this time aiming for his side with a yell. ]
Fuckin' oversized stick -
[ none respect... for the sword....artes.... ]
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Ngh- It's only a trick if you cannot see past it.
[ honestly, if she tried he'd just be skittering back like the weirdest fox shaped lizard because for all he is a high leveled swordsman, he probably has like, 2hp against full frontal assaults. that being said, he shifts, and in a move that's probably illegal in real kendo, kicks at her shin, so he can strike her back ]
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wow he kicked at her shins! that's totally illegal! she yelps when she's kicked and goes down hard on her arm that's literally just stopped hurting! her kendo stick skitters out of her hands and she rolls, but probably gets struck anyways. she isn't fast enough, and the sword is like an extension of kogitsunemaru - less tool, more appendage.
that's what she was sort of afraid of. she was kind of hoping by psyching herself up with the kendo stick, she could maybe fake it 'til she made it, but... ]
That's just 'cause there's a shitty curtain over it!!!
[ well she tries to kick out at his feet! very fast - her fingers digging into the ground and... something like smoke... slowly coming up between her knuckles...? huh? ]
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One can still see through curtains with enough light. It only takes clear thought- and a bit of mischief.
[ he's willing to keep up the banter at least, hopping over her kick before taking up a defensive pose again. there's a bit of a furrow to his brow when he notices she's begun to do something and well, his own kendo blade takes on a minor hue in response.
round two, start! ]
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[ because she's getting up, slowly stepping backwards. where her hands were gripping the ground, there is a fiery indiscernible brand, and on her hands, enormous flames winding between each of her fingers, not unlike a pair of brass knuckles made of flame. they sit on her hands, as thought custom made, their flames a surging crimson as she brings her knuckles up. flexing her fingers... she eyes both her hands before lifting her gaze to kogitsunemaru...
and surging towards him, this time with a punch. those flaming brass knuckles seem to flare up brilliantly as she aims to deliver a strike, trying to get at his hands to perhaps knock his sword out of his grip. ]
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he lets the fist come far too close for comfort, a deer in headlights look forming across his face before logic kicks back in. a sharp twists to the left, and with perfect pitcher aim, he strikes a shot at her exposed back. ]
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she twists quickly, pain on her face, but fleet footwork taking her back like a boxer as she pulls her arms in tight again. and then aims to deliver another fast flurry of blows, fire coating her knuckles, but her skin just fine, flush with heat, but not at all burnt as they perhaps ought to be.
while her strikes are dangerous, without a weapon she is open. it's the risk she takes being in close combat. but it's fine. she can take it. she knows that she can. ]
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while it hurts, and he strongly wishes to not be yet another blade lost to flame, it does seem likely this is how he goes. yet even so, it doesn't stop him from blindly lashing out, doing his best to push jolyne back yet again before she gets a lucky blow in. ]
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i have to be strong. i have to be.
he lashes out, even as she delivers a sharp strike to the kendo stick, and her eyes widen with a little !? blipping in. why the hell is it not??? breaking!? there's a brief moment where she's pulling back, evaluating for the moment, trying to figure out how she wants to strike. she went hard at the start, after all, she needs to breathe... just a second. ]
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he says, but grandpa's feeling the heat. while the burns are not deep, are certainly numerous and painful. his posture is nowhere near as sharp as it was when they began, and it looks like even he's starting to look a little worn around the edges. it's fine though, it's almost over and then they can both rest. ]
Come then, show me the strength of your convictions.
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but god... she's feeling it. doing what they do best - they're at equal strength. the kendo sword's resilience somehow is matching her own, but every strike she gets under him, she knows has to count. He's powerful, and there are no blades here, so she needs to make sure she's striking with accuracy, with purpose.
she stands there, her own shoulders slumped, but her knuckles aflame. this is no stone free, the winding and unwinding sensation, the cool feeling of her stand behind her, one and the same. but this is... this is good. this power, it's...
purpose. conviction. with a shout, her wings unfurl from her back, adding to her speed as she darts forward to slam her fists into him one last time. ]
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here, he meets her blow, wincing as it pulls and burns uncomfortably. yet there's proper conviction in it now, one that even he can feel and he quirks up a smile even in the midst of this all ]
There we go.
[ oddly enough, even this close to her mid battle, he won't look her in the face ]
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look. at. me.
her hands flare up one last time, crimson red crowned in fluttering bits of blue.
face me. i'm angry with you.
but we'll see you again soon.
and with one final breath, she will deliver a series of deadly blows, the sort that are meant to break bone, to pulverize organ. it's a killing series of blows, and each strike the muscles in her back bunch, electric, and her hair looses and the fire at her fists is an indomitable inferno. ]
- Goodbye... Kogitsunemaru...
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he doesn't want her to see that. he doesn't want her to regret it. and so, through broken bones and destroyed organs, he breathes out his final words ]
You......... did well. Congratulations.
[ his blurry eyes then flick to the spectators, seeking and searching before smiling ever so slightly. this fox will be going ahead then.
Kogitsunemaru is dead ]
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Kogitsunemaru is dead.
Jolyne is free to exit the stadium anytime they choose, as are any other onlookers. ]