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Post by breakfree on Jan 17, 2016 13:46:33 GMT
Asher had found himself within Eastern Park. Man the area was pretty different from anything he had been used too before. Then again this was coming from the guy who was used to living around a volcano practically. Seeing grass and alot more life in the area was certainly a new experience to the dragon-kin. Though he'd avoid getting excited, because after all he was a grown man at this point. It'd be rather childish to make up a fuss about just seeing something like live grass that wasn't nearly burnt. As much as he was going to try to sit around that really was not in his style either. Asher was never a fan of just sitting around and "relaxing" As the Dragonkin would begin to make his way over to one of the trees. Noticing people in the general area having a rather good time here. This place was serene,clean and undisturbed. Perhaps Asher just wasn't used to actually seeing places like this either, nor the concept of really. Living in a city. It was just so alien to him as he arrived at the tree of his choice and began to climb his way to one of the branches.
Positioning himself on it Asher arranged his arms in a certain way and began to do pull-ups. Of course his attire was something more...Casual right now. Had he been doing this in his normal clothes they'd be ruined right now. He had to blend in anyway. As the Cole was only dressed in a light fitting T-Shirt and some normal jeans right now. He liked to keep things simple but not really too simple. As Asher would keep up his repetitions undisturbed with a clearly focused look on his face. Anyone who would glance at him would definitely be able to tell this guy had a well trained body as depicted from his well built physiology. Continuing to push himself,etc.
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Post by shaw on Jan 17, 2016 14:08:39 GMT
Around the residential area, Shaw decided to take a nice stroll around a nearby park. This was something that Shaw intended to do for quite some time, sitting down and attending his usual people watching scenario. It was not at all creepy, Shaw was a psychiatrist. To be honest, the mannerisms of human beings always fascinated shaw, every single emotion that they generate at a moments glance. He was more headed towards the happiness and peace that they displayed. Eastern park was always a good place to go to clear your mind. However, there was a peculiar man that resided inside of the park that Shaw had his eye on. Maybe it was a hunch, but shaw had a feeling that there was more to his well-trained body. This man could be a body builder for all Shaw knew, but that isn’t necessarily the case in the times that he lives in. The most powerful warriors, creatures of the night, and even spiritual beings come in all shapes and sizes. Ever since the club mission with the martial arts correlation, Shaw was even less judgmental than before as he observed the individuals trying to live their lives like other human beings. “Hmm, I wonder…….” Shaw would think to himself as he used his Ki sense and noticed that the man was giving off a signature after all . “Guess I should introduce myself.” Shaw got up and approached the male, he was wearing his usual attire of his black military jacket, his katana, and his white gloves. “Welcome to the neighborhood.” Shaw would say simply as he extended his hand to the man.
Ability used Name: Ki Sense
Description: From being able to control the body's Ki, the user is now sensitive to Ki signatures around them. Through such sensitivity, the Artists can now sense people's presences by this and be able differentiate one signature against each person. The term "killing intent" comes from this as usually one's Ki rises with the intent to cause harm. All Artists have at least E rank at it and sometimes do not increase it as they are busy trying to perfect their fighting techniques. This is why some of them go to the I.A.C.S.B. for experience. Extremely high levels of this ability may even lead to a blind man being able to fight better than he could actually see if he had working eyes.
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Post by breakfree on Jan 17, 2016 14:51:39 GMT
As Asher was still working out. He would notice someone was coming over to hip right now actually. A guy giving him a odd look for a second. In fact he could practically feel himself focused on almost. As he would drop down for a moment and look at the guy who was clearly attempting to greet him right now.
"Hi there. Yeah I'm kinda new around here." He would say to shaw. As Asher would shake the guys hand. This guy wasn't exactly normal however. Asher could tell that. The Black Militaryesque jacket. The sword that seemed to be attached to his side right there. He wasn't a generic human. That was if he was even a human in the first place. Though that was never a question Asher would ask someone upon greeting them. After all you never know what they'll tell you. Asher would apply his own Ki Sense on the man given the range they were within each other and take a careful glance at him. It would appear that he himself had a presence within him too just like Asher did... Trying to figure out his intentions very subtly.What brings you around here?I just happened to be working out a bit.
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Name: Ki Sense Description: From being able to control the body's Ki, the user is now sensitive to Ki signatures around them. Through such sensitivity, the Artists can now sense people's presences by this and be able differentiate one signature against each person. The term "killing intent" comes from this as usually one's Ki rises with the intent to cause harm. All Artists have at least E rank at it and sometimes do not increase it as they are busy trying to perfect their fighting techniques. This is why some of them go to the I.A.C.S.B. for experience. Extremely high levels of this ability may even lead to a blind man being able to fight better than he could actually see if he had working eyes. Rank: S~E
Name:Intent Perception Description: Through a careful look and his passive analysis skills from prior experiences. Asher can detect the intent of the person he is speaking with or interacting with in the present off the various signs they give off in terms of body language,how they talk,etc. Though he won't really be able to discern really subtle things from the person. Only off of things a decently perceptive person could find and reach a verdict off of that. Rank:E
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Post by shaw on Jan 17, 2016 15:22:29 GMT
“Yiaster Shaw” Shaw could get a feel of how this man was studying him a tad bit as he introduced himself and shook his hand, maybe he didn’t trust Shaw too much? It’s a given, considering that Kindness isn’t as generic as it used to be. “I wouldn’t say I live her, but I’m pretty fond of this park. I do a lot of people watching, it’s nice to see everyone safe and sound, enjoying the days that they have in peace. From what I can tell, people like us, we seen less of that from time to time. Only an assumption in your case, however. “ Shaw would nod his head slightly as the man would exclaim that he had only been working out. “Forgive me for being direct, but you wouldn’t so happen to be a practitioner of martial arts, would you?
ability used Name: Psychiatry
Description: Psychiatrists are able to judge how another is reacting and why he/she is reacting in that manner. They sensitive to problems, recognizing that a problem exists even if no immediate solution is apparent. Finally, they contain the ability to recognize when another is omitting information or presenting it in a less-than-straightforward manner.
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Post by breakfree on Jan 17, 2016 15:40:31 GMT
Oh alright. Well Shaw. My name is Asher, Asher Cole. Nice to meet you I guess.Well hey. Look at that. Already being in a strange enviroment and he had met someone. Asher wasn't exactly too trusting of random encounters. Given the only foreign contact his people had with a race outside of their own ended kind of...Poorly. You watch people?I can't say that's necessarily a rather safe habit. Given someone might interpret that as stalking you know.Sounded like a rather odd habit of his own to be honest. Watching people these days didn't exactly come off as a good thing and really only made you only look more suspicious to them. Then it came the manner of seeing less peaceful times. It was showing clearly this guy was attempting to read him now. Perhaps he was going to approach him with something. Asher couldn't really know until he asked him though now could he. I guess you could say I've seen less peaceful times before yeah. What exactly got you asking me this?This was starting to seem pretty weird to Asher.
Hell he was even asking him about martial arts. Thats when it hit him he was clearly capable of detecting to some extent what Asher had. Otherwise, why else would he be approaching him right now?With all these questions and curiosity. I could ask you the same thing. Would YOU happen to be a practitioner of martial arts? To answer your question. I am yes. Not like Shaw seemed dangerous to him but, he might as well take a gamble with this right now.
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Post by shaw on Jan 17, 2016 16:09:22 GMT
It isn’t illegal, and I’m not following anyone. I’m simply sitting on the bench and enjoying my evening, much like others. You see, human beings are rather social creatures, interaction, admiration, or simply being around each other’s presence. I don’t think there is any harm in observing that, to be honest, I only approached you because I sensed your Ki. Like I said before, the life of the martial artists is pretty challenging “ Shaw then looked around and looked back at Asher.” Asher Cole, are American by any chance? Also, yes, I am a practitioner of martial arts. However, I’m also a licensed psychiatrist. For every traumatic thing you go through in life, whenever you are directly responsible or a victim of unfortunate circumstances, sometimes you are unable to go through it alone. I feel as if one of my life’s purposes is to help people through these things, if I can. “ Shaw fidgeted with his white gloves, they are quite tight on his wrist. “What of you Mr. Cole, is martial arts your only profession?
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Post by breakfree on Jan 17, 2016 16:42:08 GMT
Well alright. Long as you say so then. Not really my style though to be honest. The man was clearly experience with reading or looking into people or something. With the way he described people and human beings as a whole. Almost as if he himself was not human. Though at this point in time Asher really wasn't able to tell. With that way of thinking. Wouldn't you say all races are like that?As everyone likes company or talking to each other to some extent.As for the life of a martial artist...You could say that.Cole wasn't going to get indepth with his personal experiences right now. Coupled with the fact that he couldn't exactly just blurt out his race to the man either. He just met him. Yeah I'm an American.A blatant lie,but Asher would avoid making any signs of that. For now he was only "human" hopefully. The fact that he used Ki helped contribute to that. Unless someone had advanced senses of some kind, they wouldn't easily discern him from others. That seems like a very..Noble purpose of your own. For me well.Asher thought about it for a bit before answering the question at all. Did he really have a profession? Martial Arts is technically my only profession. I don't work in much else.
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Post by shaw on Jan 17, 2016 17:32:16 GMT
Oh, a native. This place might not be what you are used to if you lived in the big city. Though, from the looks of things, you handled the culture shock pretty nicely, I wouldn’t be surprised if you traveled often. Martial arts tournaments are offering a well-balanced check that should cover most living expensive. Though, since we are on the subject of martial arts and profession, what school do you hail from? Who knows, maybe you could be seen as a teacher all this time without even noticing it? Shaw would then put on a sly smile. “People might even look up to you and follow your example, Mr Cole. A bit uplifting, I know, but I’m not one to believe that we all only have one purpose in life. All that’s laid out in front of us isn’t all that’s meant for us, and sometimes the process of figuring is on us. Do you agree?”
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Post by breakfree on Jan 17, 2016 19:06:13 GMT
Yeah. I ain't gonna lie this place doesn't look like it used to be.I don't travel around much. In fact I've mostly stuck around this area. Then came the question of what martial arts school he came from. Asher really wasn't familiar with these in the first place. So he couldn't exactly come up with one off the top of his head. Oh, My Parents raised me in their own blend of Martial Arts. That's how I got into this Ki Thing we both have. I wouldn't say I'm much of a teacher haha. He really was mostly a novice in his own right. Judging from the katana that the person he was interacting with was carrying. He appeared to maybe specialize in manners of combat with a sword. This gave Asher a Interesting idea of using his own scales as a sword someday...But for now that idea had to stay tucked. After all he was "human" at the moment. I don't believe it either. We do whatever we set out to do in my opinion. Not just one thing and that's it. Otherwise life would be pretty boring. Your onto something there with the whole not everything's laid out in front of us thing yes. We got a lot that we can find out without having it directly in front of us as a opportunity.
Well this man certainly was keeping Ashers Interest now.
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Post by shaw on Jan 17, 2016 20:46:33 GMT
Interesting, the founder of nan unknown style. I hate to say it, but you are the first person who I ever met that doesn’t necessarily hail from a different school. However, if you manage to master your own in your own way, you might even be able to make a martial arts school of your own. “Shaw would then ponder the idea for a moment. “Does it have a name? If it doesn’t, you would have to give it a name Mr. Cole. I mean, for future references in case the Martial Arts Correlation desired to call on you for help, they would have to call it something. “ Shaw then had an idea. “You know what, I think this would be a good decision. When some sort of problem arises, I’ll be sure to recommend you to Martial Arts Correlation if you ever need any extra work or experience. It’s not necessarily for the sake of fighting mindlessly, real problems happen, things that only we can take care of in order to protect the livelihood of everyone around you. “ Shaw would then reach into his pocket and take out a business card. “The first number is my direct cell; the second one is my office cell. I doubt you need it, but if anything starts to trouble you and you want to talk, feel free to call me.
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Post by breakfree on Jan 17, 2016 22:08:39 GMT
Really?Huh. I feel pretty special right now then. yeah my Family basically has it's own style. Though.. As for a name...It doesn't have a really fancy one like the rest of these styles though. It's just "Our Families" Martial Arts. I've developed it pretty well though through my own personal training.It seemed Shaw was presenting an interesting point to him right now though. Working with this "Martial Arts Correlation". He didn't know much on those guys beyond that they seemed to know alot about this Ki-Arts thing that Asher himself seemed to possess. From how Shaw described these guys. They seemed a little noble. Guys that protect the livelihood of everyone around you...Hm. I think I'll think about calling in if I need too on the frank about that.The cole said as he took the business card and deposited it into his own pocket. Then a thought sprung into Asher's mind. Might as well try this. After all it wouldn't hurt right?
Say. I'll admit. I'm not exactly experienced with fighting others. Since you happen to be a Martial Artist of your own...Would you mind if I sparred you?You'd see what the Cole Family Style is all about.Heh.Asher would say with a eager look on his face towards Shaw. It was his decision on whether or not he accepted this of course. He would not mind either if he didn't.
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Post by shaw on Jan 18, 2016 6:26:36 GMT
"Hmm, you would like to spar? With me?" Shaw would say with a raised eyebrow as he stepped back a few steps and made an appropriate bow. "It would be an honor to spar with a main founder of the Cole Martial Arts Style. However, I would say that you keep the level of seriousness to a minimum, I wouldn't want any of the innocent bystanders to get in the way. " Shaw would say, containing a level of concern for the people here. "I also must warn you that I use a weapon. Not to say that I underestimate you and think that you can't handle individuals that are armed, but such a disclaimer is needed with the fact that this is not a practice sword in the least. " Shaw was very thorough in the safety of his potential sparring partner as he moved back about five meters. Shaw then removed his military like coat and went into a Iaido stance, his right hand was on the handle of his blade as his left hand was lightly placed on the sheathe. With his toes pivoted, The air around Shaw changed quite a bit.
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Post by breakfree on Jan 18, 2016 13:16:16 GMT
Yeah.Asher would then take a few steps back and get ready as well. Don't worry. There aren't really that many people around us right now,but yeah lets keep this to a Minimum or something. Don't wanna go all-out and go around hitting people in the vicinity ridiculously.Asher wasn't exactly the type to just hit random bystanders for no reason. He couldn't fathom the logic of anyone who really did either.No Worries. I have my own ways of handling armed individuals anyway. Who says I don't have a blade and you just can't see it yet either?Now came the debatable of whether or not Asher would directly use his scalar blades. Using them would give away too much right now. So he'd cripple himself a little for the moment. Not like his scales couldn't already handle most hits from a weapon such as that. Alongside the level of endurance Asher actually had compared to a Human Combatant. He was certain he could handle most forms of at the least basic weaponry at this point in time.
As Asher would get into a stance of his own that looked noticeably aggressive. Moving back only a meter in order to make the distance between him and Shaw about six so that they were even. Alright. Ready whenever you are Shaw. Asher was going to allow his opponent the first move this time. Better to actually observe them before making a move. That blade of his wasn't something to underestimate either. It probably had something to do with the martial arts that Shaw studied.
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Post by shaw on Jan 18, 2016 17:11:17 GMT
“I’ll take your word for it.” Iron body kung fu? That was something that Shaw never experienced for himself, he needed to be smart and careful if Asher can make his body as tough as nails, his punches or kicks, or whatever he does. Right now, there was a six-meter difference between them. Shaw figured that since he was getting the first strike, he should make it a good one. His sword was already sheathed, and all he had to make good on was the probable advantages that he might have. If anything, Shaw trusted his speed. Judging from the stance that Asher took, it was clear to Shaw that this man was a rather aggressive fighter, a berserker in fact. Getting close was probably what Asher wanted of Shaw, but the swordsman had to test the waters. Shaw was fairly fast as he made a mad dash in a zig zag pattern in order to cover the distance of six meters. It wasn’t going to be so direct, Shaw was utilizing his speed to get over to a potential blind spot, diagonally to the left side of Asher. This is not assuming that Asher was going to simply stay still, but regardless, Shaw’s attack actually began around the time Shaw was within a safe striking distance with his 65 centimeter long katana, the blade was slightly over two feet at best, initiating his draw when he passed five foot gap from Asher if he managed to utilize his above-average speed to get that close. As for the attack, Shaw performed a quick and powerful slash towards Asher’s midsection before sheathing his blade. ability used Ki: E (20 Units)
Strength: F
Endurance: F
Agility: E
Name: Katana
Rank: E
Description: A standard Katana with a black scabbard, this is an item that Shaw was given since his arrival in Japan and has used it ever since. Shaw has used it ever since and deemed it as an reliable weapon.
Name: First Strike - Swallow's Talons.
Description: Adhering to the principles of Iaidō, the user performs a quick and powerful slash with their sword in order to cut the intended target, before immediately re-sheathing the blade afterwards. This is an opener Iai technique that has E rank base agility with + speed modifier.
Rank: E
Cost: 4
Type: Offensive
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Post by breakfree on Jan 18, 2016 20:53:25 GMT
A fight with Handicaps Huh shit. Asher had to play things careful right now. Otherwise he'd give too much of himself away. Though hey he would probably just be interpretted as a aggressive combatant at the moment with how he was fighting. After all his style was a little aggressive heh. As the man would begin to make his movement towards Asher. Asher would retaliate by channeling his Ki into His legs and agility as a whole so he could maintain a speed advantage over this guy right now. This man was fast and Asher was gonna need some real speed skillz right now if he wanted to get a good blow on this guy. One wrong move and his scales or body were gonna potentially suffer a shitty cut. As right when Shaw would try to do his diagonzal zigzag to his left and prepare a slash. Asher would be on point here and take a rather quick side step in a circular motion to the man's own left and deliver a hardy blow to his Left Ribcage with his right arm. Pulling back pretty quickly soon after.Basically Asher was intercepting Shaws movement midway and side stepping past the slash. In order to gain a key advantage at the moment. Asher wouldn't let this blow go to waste either as He'd move back with a small leap. Making the distance between the two only a meter. The DragonKin was ready to react. Now this was a true test of his strength WITHOUT some of his abilities.
Mana/Ki:E (15/20) Strength:E Endurance:D Agility:E (Now E++ Turn 1/5)
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Name:Run Asher Run Incantation: Description:Asher Cole channels his inner OD into his legs in order to move quicker. As a result Asher's speed is temporarily increased for the next 5 turns. His Agility gains a ++ Modifier Rank:E Cost:5 Type: Evasive
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