Emma - you must consume the other you.

Great, she is bulletproof and classic Emma has broken hand.

Yeah, we need to find a way to stall for time until the magic can come rescue them.

She looks god damn DELICIOUS!
Do what comes naturally.

tippler 2021/05/21(Fri)13:04 No. 1001239 ID: eedbeb
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The smell of gore and viscera floods the cell. Emma’s mouth waters.

The other fox doesn’t say anything, but Emma knows what she’s here for. She stands and puts herself in a fighting position, broken paw at her side.

Whoever wins will have proved herself the superior killer.

tippler 2021/05/21(Fri)13:04 No. 1001240 ID: eedbeb
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Emma and E are going to fight! The combat will function under the following simple system:

-The fight begins in neutral
-Emma can take an action to ask for help or try to talk to E while in neutral
-E rolls a 10 sided die, Emma roles a 7 sided die because she is injured
-Whoever rolls higher puts the other person in disadvantage
-If a character loses a roll while in disadvantage they are killed
-If a character wins a roll while in disadvantage the fight returns to neutral

Emma ask Gruoch to back you up. This version of you didn't agree to the deal.

Kick her right in the chest!

Ask for backup, CONSUME HER.

Getting help on a 1v1 is weak move, win using your own ability.

tippler 2021/05/21(Fri)18:38 No. 1001275 ID: eedbeb
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>Ask for backup

“Gruoch.” Emma hisses. “Help me.”

E hesitates, eyes narrowed in puzzled recognition at the rat.

“Hm, since you’re a construct, getting help when fighting your clone might be bad form…” Gruoch says nonchalantly. “Wouldn’t your Magic want the stronger one to survive?”

“We had a deal and I have a broken paw, it’s not fair!” Emma shrieks.

“Alright, I’ll help if it looks like you’re in trouble.”

Emma now has +3 to her roll when in disadvantage.

tippler 2021/05/21(Fri)18:39 No. 1001276 ID: eedbeb
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E gets over her confusion and lunges towards Emma. The colorless fox slams her head into Emma’s fragile skull, knocking her down with an unpleasant crunch.

Emma feels dazed, but tries to get back on her feet before E can pin her to the floor. It’s difficult in the small space and E slams her into the bench.

Emma is in disadvantage! A particularly creative use of her abilities will increase her chances of survival.

Turn invisible and sneak up from behind!

Use invisibility and come from an unexpected angle! Go for an ear.

Fit into the tight space between your clone and the floor, slip out from under her!

>>1001285
ooh good idea slip between her legs, then turn invisible and slip back when she turns around thinking she knows your ruse!

tippler 2021/05/22(Sat)13:47 No. 1001391 ID: eedbeb
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E tries to pounce and gets tripped by Gruoch’s lean tail. She curses out the rat and Emma uses the distraction to turn invisible.

It feels like dunking her body into a slime bath, dark red fur turning translucent in a patchwork of drips. There’s enough space between E’s legs to squeeze through and attack from behind.

Emma sinks her sharp teeth into E’s ear, ripping the cartilage. With a howl, E tears herself away and the foxes return to neutral.

tippler 2021/05/22(Sat)13:47 No. 1001392 ID: eedbeb
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“You’re lucky you have help.” E spits. Despite her bloody ear, she’s grinning.

There’s a thunk on the roof, similar to the one Emma heard before. She won’t be able to handle two clones at once.

Continue fighting, do something unexpected, drop kick her!

Stay mostly invisible and try to get a sneaky hit in

Go invisible and dropkick her!
Also, why aren't you grinning? Be honest, this is fun!

"And you're lucky I'm injured you cheap knockoff!" Then go for her sternum

Jo: *Cough* *Gasp* K- Kick her ass Emma!

tippler 2021/05/22(Sat)15:59 No. 1001409 ID: eedbeb
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“You’re lucky I’m injured.” Emma retorts.

She hears a cough from behind E. Jo has pushed herself off the floor. Her arms are trembling, probably injured from the car crash.

“Kick her ass Emma.” the rabbit gasps.

Jo’s words are emphasized by a series of smaller thunks, as if the person above them is unsure how to get down and is looking for the best vantage point.

tippler 2021/05/22(Sat)15:59 No. 1001410 ID: eedbeb
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Emma focuses and extends her invisibility across her whole body. She won’t be able to hold the power for too long, but hopefully she can finish this in two hits.

E isn’t prepared for a full frontal drop kick that catches her across the sternum. Ribs break under Emma’s heel.

“Agh, my tits.” the faux fox lands on her ass and retches.

E is now in disadvantage.

Broken ribs?
RIP HER HEART OUT
CONSUME IT TO GAIN HER STRENGTH

You’ve got a broken arm, give her a broken leg. Even the playing fields.

She'll be expecting another hit to the chest. Chomp down on her leg!

Eat your heart out, Emma.

Jump up and down on her ribcage until she breaks.

Consider transplant surgery.

tippler 2021/05/22(Sat)19:06 No. 1001450 ID: eedbeb
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With her enemy vulnerable, Emma goes for the kill. She prepares to stab her good paw through E’s damaged chest and heart.

E is ready for her. When Emma attempts to dive forward, E socks her in the diaphragm, knocking the wind out of her and giving her spine a generous realignment.

“You thought that was all I had? Ha!” E is back on her feet in an instant. Despite her injuries she’s still in a good mood.

Emma staggers against the wall. Since Gruoch won’t help, it’ll be difficult to actually end the fight in her favor.

tippler 2021/05/22(Sat)19:07 No. 1001451 ID: eedbeb
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“Uh.” says a familiar voice from the open door.
There’s a stocky rabbit with E’s coloration standing in the doorway. She’s holding a very real brown briefcase.

“Hi J.” says E brightly. “Come help me clobber my other self.”

“No? We should do our own thing instead of worrying about them. Come on, I got a fuck ton of cash.”

E considers the offer. Does Emma let the fox go or continue the fight until one of them dies?

>>1001451
Two rabbits means two guardians are needed. Might as well stop fighting since there's not a lot of point.

Wellllll you could keep fighting but agree for it to be nonlethal. First one to say uncle is the loser and must live with the shame of being inferior. Or if you can't trust eachother to stop or actually aim for nonvitals, call it off.

Magic: show up and be aghast at the situation.

Keeeeep fightinggggg

Yes, back off and let the cartoon couple ride off into the sunset with a briefcase of money, whereupon they will be arrested by authorities and pinned for all the stuff you did.

Peace? Negotiation? Live and let live? these are all things used by people who aren't as hungry as you. Keep at it! Kill her!

E: CREATOR, ORIGINAL, I PROPOSE A PACT!
Let whomever loses this battle be resurrected with a curse so old even I know it's name!
ENHANCE KNOCKERS!

tippler 2021/05/23(Sun)10:21 No. 1001529 ID: eedbeb
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>Keep fighting

“We’re going to finish this.” Emma snarls.

E looks at her in surprise. “Real me, speaking out of some misplaced self-preservation, I don’t think that’s a good idea for your health.”

Emma swings at her and the fight resumes, frantic and bloody.

“So are you the rat?” J asks Gruoch, as they wait for someone to die.

“I have no idea what you’re talking about, so probably. You’ll need to be careful here, you stick out as clearly magical.” Gruoch replies.

“We’ll be careful. We can wear clothes and stuff.”

tippler 2021/05/23(Sun)10:21 No. 1001530 ID: eedbeb
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The brawl goes back and forth enough times that Emma loses count. She’s usually the one on the ground or in mortal danger, but with Gruoch’ help she dodges the fatal blows until they’re both a mess of broken bones and smeared blood.

It only takes one mistake—

E’s claws tear open her throat.

tippler 2021/05/23(Sun)10:22 No. 1001531 ID: eedbeb
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You feel an acute pain in your chest.

Bringing J out of retirement was easy enough, but traveling home has proved a bizarre experience. The stars are propelling you at warp speed, but you’re not really getting anywhere.

At least now you can feel the call of home, but you’re rapidly running out of power. It doesn’t help that someone you care about just died, by the feel of your instinctive sadness.

J:What? How? I'm just albino, clearly!

You'll un-die them when you get back, don't worry.

For now, just concentrate on getting back to the real world.

>>1001531
Won't the death lend you extra power? Let all the emotions give you focus. Your own desire matters here.

tippler 2021/05/23(Sun)19:26 No. 1001568 ID: eedbeb
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You try to concentrate on the feeling of home, using the pain of your sorrow to drive you forward.

It doesn’t work. The remnants of the stars flicker and fade and you’re left floating in an endless nothing.

You’re tired and scared. You’ll never see your parents again if you’re stuck in this limbo between retirement and reality.

tippler 2021/05/23(Sun)19:26 No. 1001569 ID: eedbeb
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”Child!”

You hear a faint voice and twist to face the source. There’s a blue star in the distance, and from it you catch a few words.

”Dear, come home!”
”We’re all so worried—”
”The elder told us—”
”You have to come home!”

Go to the star! Focus on getting home, you can do it Magic, we believe in you!

Oh hey that's another star you can use to fuel your journey.

Man, you'll have so many stories to tell when you get over to that blue star!

tippler 2021/05/23(Sun)20:52 No. 1001580 ID: eedbeb
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You drag yourself towards the blue star, using every bit of your willpower to face its overwhelming glow.

It’s enormous. You can barely see faint shapes moving around its center, shouting encouragement and beckoning you closer.

You reach out a shaky hand and touch the surface. The light pulls you in and surges through your form.

tippler 2021/05/23(Sun)20:53 No. 1001581 ID: eedbeb
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“You’re back! You’re here!”

You’re surrounded by nudges and a cacophony of cheers. Your parents smother you with their forms, both crying blue tears.

“We thought you would be gone forever.” your dad sobs.

“How do you feel darling?” your mother asks. “We all came together and made that star to help you.”

Tears stream down your face. “I’m okay.” you choke.

There’s plenty to fix in the mortal world and stories to tell to your fellow Magics, but for now you embrace your parents and let them take you to a quiet place to rest.

tippler 2021/05/23(Sun)20:53 No. 1001582 ID: eedbeb
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Thanks for reading.