[There's nothing Atem can do against a point blank critical hit like Soujuurou's.content warning: body horrorNagaraja slices Atem's body in two. His severed torso and legs fall to the ground, bones rattling in an unpleasant cacophony.
Atem lays there, silent and seemingly finally dead.
A beat. Two.
He exhales.
He forces himself up by his own two arms, tendrils of shadow sewing his body together. His third eye blazes erratically. As Atem adjusts himself, Mafuyu may feel the Millennium Puzzle tremble.]
Damn! That hurt... So you've managed to free yourself, eh, Soujuurou? I guess that empty head of yours is good for something after all.
[ soujuurou says with a dull expression on his face, though the intonation in his voice seems to imply that it's genuine. he makes no further mention of the personal hell that atem put him through-- there's nothing further to say about that.
he races towards atem, as if pretending to land a hit on his own. but in the last moment, he dodges, as nagaraja throws another giant slice (13) at the undead pharaoh. even if he is caught in whatever debris is caused, soujuurou lands neatly on his feet without any sway. ]
[Here's a certain someone who thinks Atem shouldn't have a moment to breathe. In fact, here's a Bufula coming his way (15) from behind, because there's no such thing as true honour in a fight.
That's just a myth. Everything is just the art, for the drama, what creates the most impact and becomes the most soul-shaking tragedy possible.]
There's no such thing as politeness and honour in a fight. No such thing as a duel, but a part of a play, and politeness is merely a scripted act before the violence.
A prelude, if you will. The build-up to something that is, in itself, the build-up to another, greater moment.
[Neglecting the need to heal himself, Shalem simply points his staff at Atem. His stance is mostly at rest, just with his arm raised. If magic will do nothing, then his staff will do. Shame it isn't a sword, though. Except, there's something on the floor that catches his attention out of the corner of his eye, and he drops the staff to dart across the floor.
He snatches up Atem's khopesh and in the same motion converts his momentum into a Giant Slice (20).]
[ Also looking over here at this, when he hears Mafuyu speak up, giving her a thankful glance for her attempted intercession earlier - he will not leave her to figure this out by herself, and do his best to assist, also addressing this part of Atem: ]
...There must be a way, isn't there?
Do not fear. We will do our best to lend a hand. Just, please say the word. Something. Or, anything.
And if you are so afraid you cannot speak...please, show us.
[Hey, skellington, what the fuck? But also, don't insult Soujuurou! It's fine when Haruka does it, but Shadows are always assholes who just want to make people feel worse. Haruka just says things without thinking, so it's different! (Is it??)
But after seeing Definitely Not Shalem Anymore break the Mirror Force barrier, Haruka decides it's his moment to get off a cast of Imperial Chain before he casts it again like a really annoying boss. It only does light fire damage, the chains not lingering for long, but he did hit him with a 20.]
Hey, shut up, bitch! You coulda mentioned that dumbass card game was gonna send me to zombie land!
[Jesse is ticked off, but he’s also noticing the mood of the group is telling Atem to stop rather than fighting, so he uses his turn to cast Diarama on Mafuyu.]
And lay off Soujuurou and Mafu if you don’t wanna get your bones torn off and shoved up your a—…nose!
[Atem tanks two more crits and another super effective attack... He wavers, and his skeletal body remains whole.]
You really think you can beat me..?
[He starts to laugh.]
I'd like to see you try! This is my Palace. I am Pharaoh! I am as Sekhmet!
Re-Horakhty, burn them all to ash!
[Atem casts Cosmic Flare!
Cosmic Flare's Heavy Nuclear damage connects on Argenti (14), Soujuurou (10), and Jesse (7), but the last hit goes wide and misses Mafuyu (4) entirely.]
Some of the best tragedies have always been that of a ruler's fall from grace!
[And the stage has already been set-- the people are lacking in resources, and they'll slowly starve. Become mutinous. Soon, rebel and revolt. What a wonderful ending to such a glorious kingdom.
A shame they must cut the timeline short. He waves his hand and casts Bufula (14+2), unmindful of how much more his skin feels cold, how his limbs are slowing. He just rubs feeling into his skin.]
It is so much sweeter, if the ruler is beloved as the divine.
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Nagaraja slices Atem's body in two. His severed torso and legs fall to the ground, bones rattling in an unpleasant cacophony.Atem lays there, silent and seemingly finally dead.
A beat. Two.
He exhales.
He forces himself up by his own two arms, tendrils of shadow sewing his body together. His third eye blazes erratically.
As Atem adjusts himself, Mafuyu may feel the Millennium Puzzle tremble.]
Damn! That hurt... So you've managed to free yourself, eh, Soujuurou? I guess that empty head of yours is good for something after all.
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[ soujuurou says with a dull expression on his face, though the intonation in his voice seems to imply that it's genuine. he makes no further mention of the personal hell that atem put him through-- there's nothing further to say about that.
he races towards atem, as if pretending to land a hit on his own. but in the last moment, he dodges, as nagaraja throws another giant slice (13) at the undead pharaoh. even if he is caught in whatever debris is caused, soujuurou lands neatly on his feet without any sway. ]
Let's leave, Atem. You look horrible like that.
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That's just a myth. Everything is just the art, for the drama, what creates the most impact and becomes the most soul-shaking tragedy possible.]
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Ah ah ah...
[He waggles his finger at Shalem.]
Can't you see we are in the middle of something, Shalem?
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A prelude, if you will. The build-up to something that is, in itself, the build-up to another, greater moment.
[Neglecting the need to heal himself, Shalem simply points his staff at Atem. His stance is mostly at rest, just with his arm raised. If magic will do nothing, then his staff will do. Shame it isn't a sword, though. Except, there's something on the floor that catches his attention out of the corner of his eye, and he drops the staff to dart across the floor.
He snatches up Atem's khopesh and in the same motion converts his momentum into a Giant Slice (20).]
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( mafuyu holds up the puzzle again... )
... You're... also a part of him, aren't you? A part you had to throw away to defend yourself from the God of Conflict's magic.
...
How do I help you...?
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...There must be a way, isn't there?
Do not fear. We will do our best to lend a hand. Just, please say the word. Something. Or, anything.
And if you are so afraid you cannot speak...please, show us.
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Mafuyu may even feel a faint heart beat beneath her fingertips.]
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The Millennium Puzzle does nothing.]
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...and does nothing. He will ready support spells for the team but he will not attack. ]
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But after seeing Definitely Not Shalem Anymore break the Mirror Force barrier, Haruka decides it's his moment to get off a cast of Imperial Chain before he casts it again like a really annoying boss. It only does light fire damage, the chains not lingering for long, but he did hit him with a 20.]
Can we just get this over with?
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And if you cannot make it happen on your own, we'll force open them for you!
[ Argenti casts Psio on Atem (12) ]
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[Jesse is ticked off, but he’s also noticing the mood of the group is telling Atem to stop rather than fighting, so he uses his turn to cast Diarama on Mafuyu.]
And lay off Soujuurou and Mafu if you don’t wanna get your bones torn off and shoved up your a—…nose!
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You really think you can beat me..?
[He starts to laugh.]
I'd like to see you try! This is my Palace. I am Pharaoh! I am as Sekhmet!
Re-Horakhty, burn them all to ash!
[Atem casts Cosmic Flare!
Cosmic Flare's Heavy Nuclear damage connects on Argenti (14), Soujuurou (10), and Jesse (7), but the last hit goes wide and misses Mafuyu (4) entirely.]
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[Jesse points his gun at Atem for effect even though he is casting Marakunda.]
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[And the stage has already been set-- the people are lacking in resources, and they'll slowly starve. Become mutinous. Soon, rebel and revolt. What a wonderful ending to such a glorious kingdom.
A shame they must cut the timeline short. He waves his hand and casts Bufula (14+2), unmindful of how much more his skin feels cold, how his limbs are slowing. He just rubs feeling into his skin.]
It is so much sweeter, if the ruler is beloved as the divine.
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[ soujuurou doesn’t really know what most of that means. but he does figure that atem needs a reality check.
the damage from the attack stings, but soujuurou stays his ground as nagaraja goes for yet another great slice (9+2). ]
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Whatever.
[But Haruka is going to cast Diarama on Argenti, because he's helping!]
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Which is why she's using Giant Slice (7+2) on him. ]
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Thankfully, Haruka is there to heal him right away, taking off some of the edge of the pain, because that sure did hurt pretty bad.
But, it is not really the end just yet. ]
You are Atem. Have you forgotten that?
[ Argenti simply tosses another Psio his way! (5+2=7) ]
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