kiwiseeds
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Post by kiwiseeds on Dec 12, 2023 9:36:27 GMT -6
She would approach the tower her engine loud coming down a well worn path. Her suit parts in a condensed form resting at her back. Her zero suit condensed to where it was only stripes down the sides of her body. She was comfortable nearing the destination she had traveled so far to see. Snap would rest in a sling on her front which she made from a scarf.
It he only part of her that was in-service as she rode along was her helm and scouter attached.
What was kiwi going to be faced with?
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Post by Vo Lang on Dec 13, 2023 17:02:53 GMT -6
As Kiwi got closer to the base of the tower she would note her scouter picking up multiple power levels, as if a population of a small village had popped up suddenly all around her. Before a young man walked out into the road with chains and a large hammer. A wide smile on his face as he waved Kiwi over and gave a hand signal for her to stop before getting too close. "Hello traveler, you seem to be approaching Ovan's Tower, so we would have you state your business or turn around and go home, whichever you prefer." Kiwi's scouter would show a PL of 5.
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kiwiseeds
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Post by kiwiseeds on Dec 13, 2023 17:35:28 GMT -6
She slowed and curved to a stop and listened to the fellow. She flipped the visor of her helm which showed some of her face and her scouter along with the protective padding within.
“Oh… I’m…” she started and took a deep breath to make her words clear and put together. “I’ve driven a long way to have a chance to see the tower and maybe climb it if I’m permitted. I was very inspired by stories of the warriors who’ve tried.
Her scouter was still counting and she looked at the surrounding area where the scouter was indicating. “I didn’t realize so many people were here, if I’m trespassing I apologize.”
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Post by Vo Lang on Dec 20, 2023 19:18:35 GMT -6
"Well I wouldn't say exactly trespassing. Usually anyone is free to just come to the tower and try to climb it. However, there is quite a bit of turmoil surrounding the tower and it's inhabitants recently, so we have to be a bit more... Scrutinizing."
He was obviously struggling with how to explain things without blurting out exactly what was happening or whatever secrets he was hiding.
"But, if you are just here to try your hand at the tower, or at least get a closer look You may have a to accept a trial to earn it. I know that may sound harsh considering you said you have travelled quite far; which is a trial in and of its self. However, we gotta see what kind of person you are first, savvy?"
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kiwiseeds
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Post by kiwiseeds on Dec 20, 2023 19:37:28 GMT -6
She grinned and nodded. “The tower is a trial in itself, I wouldn’t mind if there was but one more before the gauntlet.”
She would power off the motor and put it in neutral.
“Attention.” She would vocalize and the compact resting robotic dolls would come alive and form a line.
“Cargo and follow.” They would chirp at attention and began to support the bike which would be pulled by them as she would walk the rest of the path from here forward.
She would look at the man who met her. “They are my little band… I hope we are alright as we are?”
Meaning she wondered if there was any rules or regulations which might prevent her from keeping them by her side.
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Post by Vo Lang on Dec 20, 2023 19:47:08 GMT -6
The man watched with a smile, which seemed genuine as he kind of bobbed his head side to side with the marching of the bots.
"Oh, yes. That is quite fun to watch."
He would lead the way to a small tent village near the base of the tower. She would at least get to see it from pretty close while taking her trial.
Eventually many people would reveal themselves, all seemingly trained warriors, all holding poles and wearing similar looking head gear like two large feathers or string, or antennae. Even then many did not have the head gear or the pole, yet were obviously carrying themselves with pride and confidence.
"Well, let me introduce myself. I am Mayo. A trainee who hasn't yet passed the test of climbing the tower. They call us Aspirants. I'm sure the chief will want to ask you questions before deciding your trial, but did you have any?"
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kiwiseeds
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Post by kiwiseeds on Dec 20, 2023 20:25:50 GMT -6
She looked around and with realization she grew a grin. “Wait there is like… a whole club to people wanting to test their might against the tower itself just camped here?”
“Did any of them compete in the world martial arts tournaments or the galactic one? I have a whole list of faces I’ve hoped to meet or pay respects to.” She paused and focused herself. “Maybe that will come later… more importantly what sort of preparation are you doing?”
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Post by Vo Lang on Dec 21, 2023 19:30:39 GMT -6
Mayo would nod.
"Something like that. The top students and one of the masters from the martial arts sects live up here for five years to train to try and climb it. So there are probably some people here who have participated in some of the tournaments. To prepare we spar, meditate, but mostly we try to grab onto a rock wall and hang there for as long as we can. It can take half a day to climb the tower, so your grip and stamina are very important."
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kiwiseeds
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Post by kiwiseeds on Dec 21, 2023 19:45:29 GMT -6
“Oh… just half a day?” She looked up at it trying to see the top again. “Well I won’t argue with an expert. However having to climb such a tall height for that long… I’m beginning to see that summarizing the experience is impossible unless I’ve done it.” Meaning it’s obviously easier said than done as it turns out.
“I’ve got my reasons for wanting to have a go at it.” She confirmed. “In short… I feel it will ignite a fighters spirit in me. Or something… I know that sounds corny. But I’ve lived a comfortable life that was built on a lot of sacrifices. I want to give it my all but I lack… I think, inspiration?”
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Post by Vo Lang on Dec 21, 2023 20:48:57 GMT -6
Mayo would shrug.
"Half a day is all the ones who have reached the top will say. I honestly think they are teasing us, but you are right. Gotta try to actually know."
After that she would begin to be able to see the differences between the martial arts groups. Some seemed to have a beast like martial art, others used poles, and finally others seemed to be able to morph their Ki into fire and conjure wheels of fire to stand on and zip around.
"So, you want to be inspired to take up the mantle of a warrior?"
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Post by kiwiseeds on Dec 21, 2023 21:35:44 GMT -6
She nodded and there was a glimmer to her eyes which faded just a bit.
“Um… also I kind of have this… thing…” she began bashfully fiddling with her fingers. “It’s hereditary… but I can’t be a consistent vessel which one's strength grows from Ki. Will that be an issue?”
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Post by Vo Lang on Dec 30, 2023 15:52:01 GMT -6
Mayo would make a quizzical face for a moment before shaking his head. "I don't believe it should be a problem. You will have to rely on your own grip for the Tower, but I dont supposed your tools would be too different from a weapon or armor when it comes to people who have grown through Ki. Though I was wondering why I couldn't sense you too well." He'd smile and keep leading the way, there was a round stone platform it seemed for sparring or combat with a raised section on one end for regular seating and a few chairs that seemed more decorated. With only one person seated in the direct middle. Overlooking and watching all the training martial artists. Mayo would stop and turn to Kiwi. "Thats old man Cobb-" There would be a sudden whistling noise with a thudding noise as a flash of something black slams into Mayo's head whipping it back as he falls down, and a wooden cane clatters to the ground at their feet. 'Old Man Cobb has a foot up on the ledge of the raised seating area holding up a fist, a look of anger apparent with bulging forehead veins. "That's MASTER COBB, you ungrateful fool of a boy!" Mayo is unable to stand just yet, disoriented from the sudden attack. "Watch your head... Low bridge."
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Post by kiwiseeds on Dec 30, 2023 16:44:53 GMT -6
Her scouter shouted an alarm that would be almost a preparation for her Quick step. Her boots, which technically were pulling her bike with the other robots, was not active and neither was her zero-suit. So it wouldn’t automatically give her a jerk reaction but the noise by itself and the scouter giving direction to the unknown projectile would make her duck.
The thunk impact when it landed on Mayo made her flinch even more.
“Oooh.” She recoiled with a sense of empathy towards how much pain the boy would be in. She sucked air through her teeth with a hand over her mouth. “Damn… that sounded… ow. You going to be ok?” She would ask her guide.
She’d spare a few glances back at the incredibly… bearded… slender man. He reminded her of a few movies based on a specific character inspired by specific stories of old times flicks she collected.
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Post by Vo Lang on Jan 2, 2024 17:29:45 GMT -6
Mayo was still pretty dizzy as Master Cobb held out a hand and the cane whipped from the ground all the way back to his hand. He turned to the side and jutted out his chest and chin best he could while still slouching.
"Ungrateful, rude."
Master Cobb kept mumbling in reference to Mayo. Who eventually was able to pull himself from the ground as a couple of the onlookers chuckled a bit. Mayo's face took a bit of a pink hue from embarrassment.
"Well, his hearing is as good as ever and I'll be fine in a few minutes. Not the first time the o-... Master Cobb has done that."
As Mayo was obviously about to say old man again Master Cobb's face twitched and Mayo felt imminent danger for a moment before correcting himself.
"He is the Master you will need to request your trial from and gain permission to climb the tower."
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Post by kiwiseeds on Jan 2, 2024 17:44:51 GMT -6
She pointed to herself then to the Master confirming with a growing scowl behind her scouter.
“You just put him in a foul mood then set me up to introduce myself this way?” Her shoulder's sunk with a grunting exhale.
She stood up and dusted her knees clearing her throat. “Is there a proper way to do this? And um… what will happens if he doesn’t approve?”
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