#arena gold ~ hydrogen bomb vs. coughing baby

[mmoneystones]

Kliff answers Citrinne's call with a double helping of crackling lighting magic, the familiar element providing her with the slightest bit of comfort. The offense is not without consequence, as the fellow mage is knocked back by an axe throw. In kind, Citrinne's focus shifts from the final foe to her remaining allies.

Her gaze finds the young Emma having the foresight to patch up with her own restoring staff, a wise decision. Citrinne anticipates this will help prep the girl in fighting against their adversary - only for her prediction to go awry with Emma charging forward in front of the rest of their forces. Is she...no!

The mighty axe flies through the air once again to strike Emma down. With prior medical care, Emma remains conscious, but is definitely fazed by the attack. Citrinne regrets seeing anyone use themselves as a human shield for her safety. Then again...she must be feeling the same regrets Forde did back when she performed the same reckless maneuver.

Before critiquing the careless behavior that would make Citrinne a hypocrite, she decides to rise to Emma's own call. The ghostly woman's axe has nearly claimed the lives of two, no three, of their team. She must, must, must put an end to this.

Resonance activates! Citrinne 7.5/10HP critically hits Ashen Demon 2/10HP with Aureola (Range+)! [Roll: 19; (2+1)*2=-6HP; Ashen Demon 0.5/10HP] Miracle activates! Citrinne 7.5/10HP takes -2HP of recoil! [Citrinne 5.5/10HP] Lifetaker activates! Citrinne 5.5/10HP recovers 2/2=1HP. [Citrinne 6.5/10HP]

Without words, Citrinne places herself in front of the injured Emma. There will be no mistakes this time. Keeping her cast simple and effective, Citrinne summons light peeking through the arena's rooftops to surround the opposing lady properly. They collide to fatally wound her, but she is ever-so diligent, keeping her posture with one hand planted on the ground to support her.

Citrinne can always respect a soldier who stands their ground. And now that she looks closer, doesn't that bluish-green hued hair remind her of...?

She is getting distracted. Time to end this.

Resonance activates! Citrinne 6.5/10HP critically hits Ashen Demon 0.5/10HP with Aureola! [Roll: 17; (2+1)*2=-6HP; Ashen Demon 0/10HP] Citrinne 6.5/10HP takes -2HP of recoil! [Citrinne 4.5/10HP] Lifetaker activates! Citrinne 4.5/10HP recovers 0.5/2=0HP. [Citrinne 4.5/10HP] Ashen Demon has been defeated!

Citrinne refuses to give her enemy a chance to recuperate, calling upon the same white lights that just struck. Within the bright flash, she combines a thin bolt of lightning to seal the deal. And when the dust settles, the final opponent is downed.

Battle Won!

The display of magic and general exertion of her abilities this round has especially tired her out. But Citrinne does not follow natural instinct to lie on the floor. There were comrades to check up on first, especially...

"Your selfless efforts do not go unnoticed, Emma," Citrinne offers a supporting hand out with a light, pensive smile. "But might I request that you refrain from expending your health like that in the future? I would regret if worse were to happen in real combat."

the end

hydrogen bomb vs. coughing baby

summer arena 2024 - gold round (team 13)

[mmoneystones]

The good news is that only one more foe remains, after Forde recovers from his previous magical blunder. The bad news? It comes at the cost of one of their forces, specifically the one that Emma had just managed to get back up.

"I don't suppose you have more of that reviving concoction?" Citrinne sighs as she asks the rhetorical question to Emma.

The blue-haired axe wielder strikes are harsh, but the noble is at the very least not concerned of Mitama's safety for the most part. If she is strong enough to endure one fatal blow, Citrinne can only hope that she can survive a second. Not that Citrinne wants Mitama to withstand that pain.

Nevertheless, with the green supporter down, the shadow of a blue woman is their final enemy. For the sake of Mitama and Emma, Citrinne hopes to make this quick.

Resonance activates! Citrinne 10/10HP hits Ashen Demon 10/10HP with Aureola! [Roll: 12; 2+1=-3HP; Ashen Demon 7/10HP] Citrinne 10/10HP takes -2HP of recoil! [Citrinne 8/10HP] Lifetaker activates! Citrinne 8/10HP recovers 3/2=1.5HP. [Citrinne 9.5/10HP] Resonance activates! Citrinne 9.5/10HP misses Ashen Demon 7/10HP with Aureola! [Roll: 3; -0HP; Ashen Demon 7/10HP] Citrinne 9.5/10HP takes -2HP of recoil! [Citrinne 7.5/10HP]

But perhaps she tries making it a bit too quick. Under the false hope that casting the spell thrice before, Citrinne goes for a double-shot of light magic to overwhelm the target. The first summon of light surrounds her enough to strike true. However, the second spell attempts to crush the opposing woman in holy light like the last two fallen foes. She must be a quick learner, as the same trick does not work thrice.

Along with that, the fatigue of constant magic use begins to pile onto her upon whiff. There is always the potential loss in adrenaline for underperformance...but this tiredness feels too real.

"Emma, Kliff!" Citrinne calls for the strength of her other allies to make up for the strength she lacks. "I must withdraw momentarily to collect myself. May I trust you to finish the job?"

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hydrogen bomb vs. coughing baby

summer arena 2024 - gold round (team 13)

[mmoneystones]

Panic melts onto Citrinne's face as the newfound faculty friend solidifies herself as a newfound enemy by plunging her relic blade right into Mitama. Nothing fatal, fortunately, but the pinkette is unable to remain standing after the previous thrashing. The third of the opposition, another lady with sea blue hair, makes things worse with an axe throw toward Emma. She at least survives the encounter, though with some much deserved words of terror.

However, Citrinne removes some concern from her appearance after Emma serves as "Medic" of their team, pouring something into Mitama's mouth that snaps her right back up. The bride seems not too pleased to return so quickly, but the Brodian would prefer to fight by her side for just a little longer.

Unconsciously this desire is achieved, Mitama drawing aim at the illusionary Camilla. An arrow of light pierces her shoulders, leaving a bright mark that Citrinne believes she can capitalize on. Without another remark or delay, the sage proceeds to answer Mitama's selfish call.

Resonance activates! Citrinne 10/10HP critically hits Bewitching Beauty 7.5/10HP with Aureola! [Roll: 20; (2+1+2)*2=-10HP; Bewitching Beauty 0/10HP] Citrinne 10/10HP takes -2HP of recoil! [Citrinne 8/10HP] Lifetaker activates! Citrinne 8/10HP recovers 7.5/2=3HP. [Citrinne 10/10HP] Bewitching Beauty has been defeated!

"My apologies, Lady Camilla!" Citrinne devoutly cries in the unforeseen chance this truly is the same lady she only meant recently. But with a silent cast and third sway of her hand, a rainbow flash dives from above to claim another unfortunate victim. She looks away from the fallen woman and instead turns toward the well-dressed Mitama.

"The deed is done. I presume you were fine with me dealing the finisher?" Citrinne questions, partially curious for if she has overstepped. The other part of her is happy that she is finally showing her weight in battle, even if it has taken far too long.

@magicaetenebris @renaisguy Next!

hydrogen bomb vs. coughing baby

summer arena 2024 - gold round (team 13)

[mmoneystones]

"Ah....huh~?"

She snaps to attention, the scream of another waking her from the forced nap. Citrinne yawns as she squeezes hands to check for the heavy blade from before. The sword is gone like a fleeting dream, instead replaced with a white tome of light magic and a staff of offense. Finally, tools of warfare that she is accustomed to!

It is not just her inventory that rings familiar to her. Citrinne finds herself wrapped in white, with light and dark yellows interlaced within the patterns. Two capes spread out and droop behind her. She uses her tome hand to get one closer, and checks the engraving. There is no mistaking it, then.

She does not feel the bond of an Engage, but these garments are unmistakably those of Emblem Micaiah.

But enough wardrobe observation. It appears that Citrinne is late to their current skirmish. Forde - coming from the direction that she heard the yelp from - is now airborne thanks to a mystifying mount. He proceeds to pierce a glacier that encapsulates a human-like foe, causing the entrapped girl to faint.

Citrinne quickly scans for their remaining force. Emma stands reserved near the recently defeated enemy, while Kliff stands back with tome in hand closer to...is that Mitama?!

"Mitama! Your dress is simply lovely! I have never seen anything like it!"

She lets out a reactionary compliment, admiring how the clothes compliment Mitama's pinks alongside wielding the staff. But she also notices the student's fatigue on her face. It is a detail present on many of their faces, actually. Everyone seems to want to wrap up this battle quick, considering their previous hardship.

If that is the case, Citrinne must only oblige. She is feeling quite tired herself.

Citrinne's attention turns to one of the opposing shadowy figures. She has dark gloves equipped, as well as beautiful blue hair that shines in a hue that Citrinne cannot help but find nostalgia in. But familiarity does not mean the Brodian will hold back.

Resonance activates! Citrinne 10/10HP critically hits Talys's Heart 10/10HP with Aureola! [Roll: 15; (2+1)*2=-6HP; Talys's Heart 4/10HP] Citrinne 10/10HP takes -2HP of recoil! [Citrinne 8/10HP] Lifetaker activates! Citrinne 8/10HP recovers 6/2=3HP. [Citrinne 10/10HP]

"Hah!" Citrinne grunts, calling upon the tome's power upon her target. The magic might not be the thunder that she is attuned with, but the invisible link with her emblem makes her confident in striking down with bright lights. She waves her hand forward, crushing the brawler with the divine.

She feels...exhausted, for only a moment. Perhaps the excitement of casting once more got to her. But then the exotic rush returns, and Citrinne goes for another blast.

Resonance activates! Citrinne 10/10HP critically hits Talys's Heart 4/10HP with Aureola! [Roll: 15; (2+1)*2=-6HP; Talys's Heart 0/10HP] Citrinne 10/10HP takes -2HP of recoil! [Citrinne 8/10HP] Lifetaker activates! Citrinne 8/10HP recovers 4/2=2HP. [Citrinne 10/10HP] Talys’s Heart has been defeated!

"By all means necessary!" she almost sings, withdrawing her hand and releasing another light magic burst almost immediately. The opposing lady has little time to dodge away after the second, and she easily falls to the heavenly onslaught. Their staggering felt much more real than the previous rounds...these were still illusionary foes, right?

Before she can ponder further, another beautiful woman on the other end begins to encourage a third female enemy. Wait...that one is Lady Camilla, is she not? What is she doing on the opposite-

"Mitama! Watch yourself!"

Citrinne calls out to the pinkette again, but this time not to gush. It would seem that their foes have also taken a liking to that dress.

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hydrogen bomb vs. coughing baby

summer arena 2024 - gold round (team 13)