Eye Spy [mission, closed]

"Mmm, you are right."

The sight of Cheshire falling to her knees however cause her to round up on the girl in alarm. Concern filled her face as she hold onto her, wondering if Cheshire had overdone it. Had the catgirl not attempt to assure the girl, she would have grab Cheshire and run her away from this place. There was still some time....security would be tighter perhaps but she just needed a better plan than simply "wing it".

"....alright. But I'm calling this off if I feel your life is in danger."she said firmly, stoic eyes filled resolve that brook no argument. Her mind was made up...if Chesh was gonna hate her for it then so be it. She'll even take the responsibility for failing the task. Mission be damned, she's not going to have another comrade die due to her negligence.

"Got it."

The purplehead stood guard as Cheshire watch over the trapdoor. She couldn't sense anything from it herself but then again her sense was in no way sharper than Chesh. With nothing in sight, Kasumi nodded and make her way down the trap door first. Along the way, she would channel the magical circuit around her bullet resistant clothes to increase their durability. Once she landed, she would give their immediate surrounding a once-over.

"Clear."

From their position, she could see that the area they had landed was in a blindspot from the tunnel entrance directly. However it will take just one step from where they are that the guards would instantly see them anyway. Taking out her makeup mirror, Kasumi would use it to check the opposition. There were two guards....each of them guarding the entrance of the door. Another bandit would be making way towards where they are, talking towards the radio as he do so. He was accompanied directly by two on both his sides...she wondered if he was in charge of this shift.

"They better not be sleeping on their shift. That's half off their......"the man talking to the radio stopped immediately upon looking at Kasumi, apparently stunned. The latter was slightly amused and impressed to be honest...she didn't expect that they'd meet opposition this early. Was it simply bad fortune or bad planning on her part?

"IIINNNNNTTTTTTTRRRRRUUUUUUDDDDDDEEEEEEERRRRRRRRSSSSSSSSS!"he bellowed as his companions took out their shotgun to brace for what's incoming. They did not expect a grenade flying their way however, their face warped to one of fear and confusion. Instinct told them to get out of the way immediately....but what they didn't know...was that it was a smoke grenade, nor it's pin actually pulled. The confusion gave her the opening she needed and Kasumi immediately leap on the opportunity. She would send the captain flying backward towards the incoming bandit with a kick before she moved in and engaged the remaining duo. Wresling the shotgun off one with disarming manuver, Kasumi would use him as a shield to make the other bandit hesitate to shoot her, only to shove him hard against his friend towards the wall.

"You're gonna leap on this Chesh?" Kasumi asked with a slight smirk. Regardless of the catgirl answer she would have leapt back into get back in and engage the bandits in close quarters. For her there really was no rush like engaging enemies in close combat.

Cheshire Copeland

Adaptation was one of Kasumi's forte but the girl simply shrugged slightly in response. Perhaps it was the adrenaline that keep things going or mayhaps her body had just behave differently when compared to others. Hearing Anniken used to speak with an accent made her raise eyebrow slightly in response...though with the door hatch opened, she decided to save that question for another time.

Sensing Cheshire was no longer behind her but instead at the front, Kasumi decided to give the ones that she's closest too their undivided attention. One of the thugs have shoved his friend before brandishing his machete, swinging it wildly at the girl in response. Kasumi would take the defensive approach at first, trying to get the feel of the range and the speed of the machete. After baiting out an overcommited slash heading her way, she would sway to the side and let the blade cleave naught but air before she began a series of brutal punches. First she would make a knee strike towards his solar plexus to knock the air out of him, chaining an uppercut immediately towards his jaw to rock the brain on his skull. Immediately the girl disarm the machete and let it clatter to the floor but before she could do anything however, the Captain of the group and the other were onto her again.

The first underling made a straightforward charge towards her, so the girl simply sidestep though not without sweeping him down to send him crashing to the floor. Their leader come next showing at least a bit more proficiency in close combat, striking her with his machete on one arm and upon being block strike again with another arm though Kasumi had also raise another hand to do so again. He would then deliver a knee towards her stomach before attempting to hack her head open with the machete. Instead, he would get a Scottish kiss straight towards his nose, causing him to reel backward. Capitalizing on that, the remaining thug that she had swept earlier suddenly pounced on her and brought her to the floor, straddling her and lifting up the machete to skewer her. The girl would dodge by moving her head sideway just as the blade struck the floor, before delivering a blow to the temple of his which caused a ringing sensation and stunning him. However, the Captain had recovered at this point and pulled her leg so as to pull her away from his comrade.

"Chop her leg!!"he yelled.

Not wanting to lose her leg, Kasumi would kick the one rushing in on the knee with her remaining foot and the Captain's face while at it forcing him to let go. Seeing a machete close to her, she would reach out to grab it but then pull it backward as another blade chopped where her arm had been just a second ago and the girl immediately get up. Another attempt to reach from behind and grapple her but the Kasumi escaped before he got a good hold, striking his head with her elbow towards the nearby wall and stunning him. She would then grab his head before bashing it multiple time against the wall with enough force that she almost deformed it from impact. Immediately she would rush to deliver a flying knee to the remaining thug, shattering the jaw completely before turning around to face the Captain. He rushed in and swung a wild haymaker to which she would bob under before forcing him into the floor with a takedown and immediately wailed on him. Numerous punches thundered down on his head and chests with increasing force every time that by the time she was done, the Captain was just a convulsing piece of meat, her whole clothes smeared all over with blood. Upon the inquiry, the girl take the smoke grenade and put it on her belt.

"We're here to cut loose yes? Then we'll take it straight to them. I'm ready to charge in when you are."

Cheshire Copeland

Kasumi looked down at herself, her eyes furrowed slightly at the sight and scent of blood. None of them were hers of course though she suppose she could try and clean up a bit. Her normal method of fighting were usually clean...both in technique and how she don't usually end up like she had just been taking a dip in spaghetti sauce.

"I suppose you're right."Kasumi would wipe the blood off her face and hands at least, it wouldn't do if she get blinded by the enemy's blood or lose her grasping power because she was covered in them thickly. Eying the metal doors, Kasumi watched as Cheshire worked to get them open with little sucess. If Ivory were here, she would've blasted the thing but Kasumi do not possess those kind of firepower. So instead, she would channel her energy to both her arms as she worked on pulling those doors apart.

"Sure thing Chesh. Let me handle this."

The metallic door groaned under the strength of Kasumi's grip as she forcefully part them together. Beads of perspiration fall down her own forehead...it would probably be easy to just attempt to breach the door open but it was not like she knew what was inside. What if in doing so, they damage fragile items that they wished to recover in first place? So with great effort Kasumi would open the door just enough for them to pass through.

Except the ones on the other side weren't exactly...welcoming with their approach. How could they, when the horror show had just happened on the other side of the door? So instead, the bandits decide to welcome them the best they could. A turret...she didn't know how they possess one but she could see the barrels pointing right at them both. And they immediately light up after seeing Kasumi pulled such a feat.

Using her body as a shield, Kasumi would position herself in between Cheshire and the lead spewing machine. Dozens possibly hundreds of them at once struck her hard and if it weren't for her enhancement magic she would probably be shredded to bits by now. For now she endured, gritting her teeth as she could feel her body stung all over. It hurts like hell....but there ain't no way she's gonna let a single of these thing hit Cheshire. And that thing ought to run out sometimes, allowing Cheshire to work her own magic.

Cheshire Copeland

It freaking hurts. Sure her coats were bullet resistant but the tailor who designed the coat probably didn't think that it would have been tested against a freaking turret. And it wouldn't have lasted even a second if not for the enhancement magic she used to enhance it's durability. At least Chesh reacted quickly to the attack...she remembered the last time she had to pull something like this and approach the turret to take it down even as she closed in. Some of those bruise were still quite sore.

Taking a moment to collect herself, Kasumi nodded in acknowledgement of her gratitude as she take a moment to check her surroundings. No guards or turrets in sight which made her exhale relief. She wasn't quite sure if she could handle another one in rapid succession as simply trying to withstand one sap her magical energy quickly.

"Probably should take a smarter approach next time..."she commented mostly to herself as she now take a moment to appreciate the detail of the decorations around them. Based on architectural era, she imagined they would be pre-calamity...it reminded of some ruins which she had explore back then.

"You're right. It's certainly..."she paused midspeech upon the tugging and later the flashing of lights. Upon Cheshire suggestion she would nod in response.

"Yes. But let's scout them out first before we attack them."

Cheshire Copeland

Once the purplehead had compose herself she would follow the catgirl mage from behind. Cheshire would definitely make a good scout or spy...her footsteps were so silent that she had to actively listen to catch them. Combined that with her keen sense and she didn't even have to worry about those thugs trying to ambush them.

Noticing the finger signal from Cheshire, Kasumi cannot help but raise an eyebrow. It was one thing if they were a straggler...but beyond this were supposed to be the serum they should be stealing to prevent from misuse. She cannot help but feel strange that they would leave the security to only one.

Stacking up near the door, Kasumi would wait for Cheshire to give a sign that she was ready. Her mind cannot help but ponder for various possibilities, if they had hired someone who is more capable for instant....or if the remaining individual intended to threaten them in some manner. Taking a moment to clear her mind, she would rush up towards the door and kick it down. Her eyes swept across the room in case there were any traps that await.

Kasumi thought she had prepared herself for any possibility. But even she couldn't expect that the serum they were suppose to steal would be drunk by that individual. She didn't know what the effect the serum would give to said individual but she doubt it would be anything good.

"Crimony..."

Cheshire Copeland

The transformation that transpired before her eyes took her by surprise. It was unlike any other transformation she had seen before. Where the old man stood, there was now a giant yet youthful creature whose space covered the vast expanse of the room. Clicking her tongue slightly, Kasumi cast a glance in Cheshire's direction. Would she be able to defeat this thing and protect her at the same time? The vast magical energy that he emitted make her doubt herself for a moment before she steel herself.

"I'll distract him. Find an opening."

After saying those words, Kasumi would rush in to close distance between them and hopefully get the creature's undivided attention. As she had no information whatsoever on this creature, she would decide to probe his defenses first. Magical energy circulate around her body as she accelerated until they were within striking distance of each other. Cocking her fist backward, her eyes would focus on the center of the creature's mass where she had assumed the solar plexus would be. Her muscle tensed slightly before she planted her foot and unleash a reverse punch straight towards the target. Should it succeed, it would have knocked the air out of the creature's lung and possibly paralyze him slightly.

Cheshire Copeland Notorious B.I.G.

HP: 200/200 | MP: 138/150
Enhancement Bonus: +5 Bonus damage to Attack, Grapple Last for 2 posts.

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ATK: 42
DEF: 0
AC: 10
HEAL: 0
STAM: 20
Level: 11

MAGIC.

Defense
Attack 1. None
Attack 2. None
Damage received: None
Conditions: None

Offense
Ability: Haste
Action: Free
Damage: None
Cost: 5 MP, 3-post cooldown.

Ability: Flurry
Action: Bonus
Damage: N/A.
Effect: Allows the user to use the Attack basic ability on their bonus action. Lasts 3 posts.
Cost: 15 MP.

Ability: Attack(Solar Plexus Punch)
Action: Bonus
Attack Roll: AR9shkIC+42
Damage: None
Cost: N/A
Potential Damage: 35

Ability: Grapple (Solar Plexus Punch)
Condition Roll:
Action: Standard
Damage: None
Effect: Grappled condition for 2 turn.
Cost: N/A

MP used: 20
MP regenerated: 8

Inventory

ITEM NAME: Studded Gloves
TIER: 1
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Kasumi's gloves are weighted-knuckled gloves, with the studs attached to them act as weights that increase the weight behind her attacks. It also acted as a protection for her hand should she decide to block or grab attacks that are directed towards her.

ITEM DESCRIPTION: Sand. It's all coarse, and rough, and irritating. And it gets everywhere. Sand elementals – bodies held together by the realm of the mind – their forms were taken home by the three Odin's Spear mages, glutinously stuck to them and the vechile they drove. Their arrival home bestowed upon them the opportunity to investigate three small sphere's of gold. Each picked one up and found, depending on their thoughts, the spheres melting away into sand only to reform if they willed it.
The high attack power of the elementals they fought was revealed by the razor-sharp granules of the golden sand. Each realized the best application was to think the sands over their preferred weapon. It would coat the weapon in gold, sharpening and enhancing what magic ran through it to deliver stronger basic attacks.
Basic Attack damage is increased by 0.1X (0.5X --> 0.6X).