Kung Fu Fighting

Flash_Guardian enters cautiously, holding the door for a moment and peering this way and that. He must not see who or what he is looking for, as after a moment he slowly enters and closes the door silently behind him. For a moment he closes his eyes, inhaling deeply to calm himself ... then steadily walks over to an empty barstool and takes a seat, taking the time to give each person an inspecting look.

Flash_Guardian seems a tad bit restless about something as he sits at the bar. His feet can't seem to stop wobbling, and his fingers are continuously tapping on the counter, whether he is aware of it or not. An immense shadow seems to be hanging over him. As the bartender approaches him, Flash snaps to attention suddenly. "Oh. Sorry. Ummm ... strawberry lemonade. Please." The last is added after a moment's thought. Tap, tap, tap go his fingers on the countertop as he mulls something over in his mind.

Blank pushes open the doors and strolls over to the bar. The rogue plops down onto one of the stools and looks to the bartender. "White wine please." He nods and shifts his attention ahead to the racks of beer and wine bottles lining the wall. "Feh."

Flash_Guardian watches as a familiar face at last enters the place. He spies Blank on a stool nearby, giving him a tentative greeting. "Uhh ... hiya, Blank." A wave and a sheepish grin is offered. Flash wonders if Blank knows what happened to him recently.

Blank blinks. He heard a greeting directed at him, so he turns his head to spot Flash sitting not so far off. "Hey Flash. How is life treating you?"

Dameris darts through the door, her high voice strident as she calls out the door. "Your mother was a gully dwarf, and couldn't even count to two!" With that, the door is slammed, and she dances back out of the way to the sounds of much thudding and pounding on the pub door. Her braided topknot sways as she skips to the bar.

Flash_Guardian guesses that Blank hasn't heard yet, seeming slightly relieved, completely oblivious to Kuro and the girl's interactions. "Uhh, not bad ... I guess," he says, rubbing at the back of his neck sheepishly, doing his best to avoid a certain subject ... and the lack of a certain ring on his right hand. "How about you?"

[Blank ] "That's good. For a second I thought the mundane life would have been a disapointment to you. Eh... Me? I haven't seen my girlfriend in a while and business in Ryal is becoming more tedious." He shrugs.

Flash_Guardian notices a commotion behind him in the pub, and turns to regard its players watchfully.

[Kuro ] "The-that thing in your head...Wh-what is it?" He looked at her fiercely, but was beggining to be more aware of his surroundings. If Argus makes any moves, Kuro could dodge. Hopefully

Kendra looks at him "I have nothing in my head. Well, maybe a bit of something," she says, looking down at her birthmark on the back of her hand "But it is what gives me gives me, some, of my powers. "

Flash_Guardian keeps his eye on the goings on nearby with some concern, but answers Blank sadly. "So I guess you have heard about what happened, then." Flash sighs sadly. "Actually, it's not the easiest thing to adjust to after serving Chen for so long. As for your lady, I'm sorry to hear that. Hope she comes around soon."

[Libitya ] "Oh." She nods slightly. "I don't even know what they are so they don't bother me."

Dameris leans in carefully to the big guy, the sparkly having truly caught her eye..... Next thing you know, the Kender is making off with that crystal axe. Argus is left with a stick.

Argus 's other hand strikes out to try to gather Dameris by the scruff of the neck. "Gimme that back!"

Kuro says to Argus while still looking at Kendra, "You seem to be fond of the death of Goblins. I do not like the death of innocent beings" Unaware that Goblins were evil creatures, he seemed prepared to defend their name. With his mind, he eased his way into the special fighting state. With a glowing purple orb at his right wrist (which is covered by a sleeve) he takes a fighting stance that looks like its casual

Kendra again tries to turn to the door

[Blank ] "Meh. No, I could just tell that you no longer have that aura about you." He takes up the wine glass the tender sets before him. "I've had to learn how to 'taste' other people's auras to see if they are or aren't out to kill me. Sorry you have to adjust though. It must be hard." The rouge sips his wine before placing the glass back down onto the counter top. "As for Ansrdre... Eh, she'll up again... Eventually."

Kuro says softly to Kendra. "Please stay. I must talk to you. I promise not to harm you. And watch out for flying pieces of wood" He says that last bit looking at Argus grabbing Dameris by the scruff of the neck

Dameris yelps softly, "Watch the hair!" She tries to scamper off out of his reach.

Kendra looks at him, and drops to the ground, moving under the bar

Libitya is a seven-year-old little girl. She can get away with being immature. In this case, she's not acting as such; mostly just glancing up and looking at the guy with the glowing hand curiously. "... wow. That seems kind of stupid, starting to fight for no real reason. What are you doing?"

Dameris is a Kender. Mature? Riiiight.

Flash_Guardian sighs, turning back to the bar as his drink arrives. "Not bad, Blank. You never cease to surprise." He takes a sip. "Fight's breaking out, looks like." He states this merely as a fact, no real emotion leaning one way or another.

Argus 's fingers, if entwined in Dameris' hair tighten and hold on "Gimme back my Axe and I'll give you back yer hair..."

Dameris yelps again, and turns to bite Argus' wrist. "I found it! "

[Blank ] "Feh. Power isn't fun. The only reason I use and pratice my power is in self-defence and for my job. That's all."

Argus doesn't let go, his skin is a bit tougher then most hide "Give it back or I'll up end you and start shaking..."

Dameris blinks a bit. "Psion's charging up! Leggo! "

Dameris hops over the edge of the bar, nothin' but topknot showing over the top of the bar. At least her hair's long enough that she's not dangling.

Flash_Guardian nods to Blank. "Speaking of power, ummm ... I'm planning on mixing it up with another guy later tonight." Another sip. "Name's Jin. Jin Saotome. Heard of him?" The battle seems to linger nearer, gathering more and more of Flash's attention, whether he wants it to or not. Old habits die hard, it seems.

Argus 's grumble turns into a growl "Gimme my Axe..." He does let her hair go not wanting to rip it out by the roots "I'm asking nicely... I can ask not nicely."

Blank taps his chin thoughtfully then finally shakes his head. "No. Why, what did he do?" He doesn't seem to notice the violence.

Kuro frowns slightly. How could one so innocent be in a pub herself? He didnt want to be mean to her, but he didnt know how to please her. So, he did something else entirely. "Excuse me.." He tapps on Argus's shoulder. "Lets Go to the Arena." With that, he looks at Kendra. "If you want, you can come, but if you stay here ill come to talk to you anyway. Whatever you want to do is fine" Still glowing in three places, he glares at Argus

Flash_Guardian tosses his head back and forth. "Well, he pressed a fight. A fight that myself and all others present were content walking away from. He seems all too eager for a match, so I thought I'd give him one." Flash shrugs casually, though Blank can sense some slight nervousness as Flash takes a bit longer drink of his strawberry lemonade.

Dameris scampers off behind the bar, well out of Argus' reach. She's a sneaky little thing really. In fact, she comes back around the bar and heads right back towards Argus. More precisely, Kuro, actually. Once she arrives, she kicks at Kuro's shins, muttering. " Stupid talls. "

Argus looks at Kuro, just looks before looking back to Dameris "Give me back my Axe.. LIke I said I'm asking nicely."

[Blank ] "Meh... Still a little eager for a fight, Flash? Whatever. It's not my concern what fights you want to pick." He downs the rest of his drink then sets the glass away from himself. "Just watch yourself."

Dameris hands the axe back to Argus. "It's yours? You must have dropped it, I found it behind the bar." She scowls up at Kuro.

Flash_Guardian gives forth a long sigh of consideration before sending a respectful glance back to his friend. "I will, Blank. Believe me, I will." Flash feels a subject change is needed, so he tosses something else into the conversation. "Hey, have you seen or heard from the Triad or its crew lately? It's airborne now." Flash grins proudly.

[Blank ] "No. I've been fighting white haired freaks and my air-ship is currently in dock." He shrugs again. His apathy seems to be unbreakable tonight. "Well... I'm glad they are successful in re-establishing it."

Flash_Guardian seems to calm slightly. He nods happily to Blank, glad to hear that things are keeping on as always. "White haired freaks, eh? Hope that goes alright." He quickly finishes the rest of his drink, sliding the empty glass away from him a little as he begins to fish for some coin.

[Blank ] "At this rate, no one is gaining ground. So it's a tiresome process." He rummages through his pocket and pulls out the propper currency for the drink.

Kuro looks to the floor, then looks at Argus. "I was not violating her mind, i was wrenching the evil being from her mind. If it controlled more of her brain, she will die, letting a new evil onto the world. And..this...would be a stronger evil..than last time.." He looks to Flash, then looks back to Argus

Flash_Guardian finds a pair of silvers and places them on the counter by his drink. "Well, if you need a bit of help, feel free to summon me like al- ..." Flash stops, thinking for a moment. "Oh, wait. I guess my summoning beads won't work anymore. Dang." He shrugs. "Oh well. I'm off to the Arena to get warmed up. See you around Blank," he offers with a departing smile and wave. "And good luck." With that, he starts heading for the door, passing Kuro, Argus, and the others surrounding on his way.

Blank waves to Flash. "Heh... Don't worry, I can handle it. Alright, peace out Flash. Thanks."

[Flash_Guardian ] Kuro's gaze gives Flash slight pause. He stops and watches the goings on silently, not bothering to hide his presence or curiousity, but not interfering either. He's just there, arms folded and regarding the situation openly.

[Argus ] "All anyone's got is your word for it mindbender, A single track don't make a trail.. You take what I said to heart, next time there's no words there's just gonna be a killin." With that he turns his back to Kuro, picks up his tankard and walks towards the fire.

Blank places the proper coinage on the table before standing and starting to walk out himself.

Kuro gapes. This mind, this person...he was more experiened that Kuro had thought. Kuro grinned, thinking that, just maybe, a new friendship could be born. Then...he headed to the Arena, since he was already ready for a fight

Flash_Guardian just shrugs as the little tiff breaks up, and continues on his way ... noting that his path seems to coincide with Kuro's, strangely enough. And so Flash takes his leave.

Kuro walks towards the fighting benches, and takes a seat. Not knowing that flash was there, he keeps his energies charged, in case they are needed

Flash_Guardian enters the arena slightly ahead of Kuro and makes for one side of the currently empty Arena. He realizes quickly that a specific place and time was not appointed for the up and coming battle he would be in ... he wondered if it would be here. Moving to a spot near the far wall, Flash places his hands at his hips loosely, feet shoulder width apart, head down as he focusses for a moment, breathing in, then out ... concentration. Stillness. Rhythm. Flow.

Flash_Guardian breaks from his poised reverie suddenly with a battle cry, stepping forward and thrusting a fist in the air, quickly followed by a spinning snap kick, stomp, and hammer fist. Ducking forward, he brings his far foot over his head in a front flip kick, landing neatly and springing to one side, tucking and rolling with a foot sweep, then swinging his foot up and rolling back into a handstand. The kata has begun.

Flash_Guardian then springs up off the ground, pushing away with his hands and landing some feet away, only to bounce into the air once more and tuck his arms to his chest, spinning quickly in a bizzare sort of blurred rotation, head over heels, spreading his arms and lashing out with a devastating double backfist at the last second before he lands in a near crouch. A pair of hands are brought quickly back to his hip, charged with ki energy, then surging forth into a potent and focussed ki augmented dragon punch.

[Flash_Guardian ] A moment's pause, then Flash slowly rises to both feet, standing once more. He inhales deeply, his head starting to nod and bob as if to some unheard rhythm. Soon one of his feet joins in, tapping the dust floor lightly and keeping in time. After the tempo has been well established, Flash steps forward, arms out to the sides, then back, his footfalls keeping in time. All his movements now seem to keep exactly to the unheard beat, a twist, half-step slide, arms to his side, glance to the right, knee jab, stomp, lunge and punch, uppercut twist to a side kick, step, step, jump and spin, do it again, land and pound the ground with a swift fist, knocking and looking up for more.

Flash_Guardian isn't through there, and continues to get carried away, caught up in the rhythm of the fight. Jab, jab, jab, push up! Spin and block, twist and strike, flow with a sidestep, backlash and takedown, spiral strike, grab and pull, elbow to the back, toss, foot fling and falling step, cartwheel to head over heels, hand plant and spring, bringing feet down in a devastating stomp! And then it stops, the final powerful crash, drumming like thunder at the song's abrupt end.

Flash_Guardian exhales slowly, rising back up to stand once more. Hands at his sides, he bows respectfully to his imaginary opponent. After that, he seems to relax, stretching his arm to one side or the other, flexing the muscles to keep them warm and limber, rolling his head this way and that, kicking lightly with his legs and springing from time to time.

Flash_Guardian sighs, wondering just how long he would have to wait for his opponent. He hops up onto the wall surrounding the arena floor and seats himself there, leaning forward on his hands while he catches his breath.

Flash_Guardian cracks his neck, the only noise seeming to break the silence that was becoming rather unbearable.

Saekon crawls out of the shadows into sight. Comewhere in the rafters of the second tier stands appeared the three eyed face of a hideous creature resembling that of a Harpy, but obviously very different. All three eyes stare out in a perpetually wide glare as there are no eyelids on this beast. White pupils, light blue iris' and a smothering pitch black instead of the common whites of the eyes are to behold. She is quiet aside the low raspy breathing sound she emits, echoing softly off the Arena walls in a surrounding chorus like babies drowning.

Flash_Guardian hears the sound before he sees the creature, a chill running the length of his spine. Something was near ... something horrifying. He slowly rises to his feet, standing on the edge of the arena wall, his senses opening to his surroundings.

Saekon grins in a wicked barring of teeth. Those teeth so dingy from years of devouring raw and decaying flesh, sharp jagged rows of fangs meant to tear and sheer away skin and flesh. She vaulted fromt he metal rafters she housed herself in and open her arms wide- wings extend out from those pale arms in a beautifull black feathered display of power. Gliding down towards the Pit her taloned feet land softly and arms lower. She leans to one side, shifting weight to one shaply hip before directing her three eyed gaze towards Flash. A throaty sigh is released with a weeze and raspy gurgling sounding between it all. Obviously she was capable of emitting several different sounds of different pitch qualities at once while maintaining a smooth serene stream of breathing as to keep the vocals fading in and out of ones ears at her whim. A pale hand lifts with black talons curling in a 'come hither' gesture. " You look bored..... And this is the place to battle... I'll give you the oppertunity to fight me. "

Flash_Guardian blinks once, then twice, at the creepy looking winged woman who now stands in the pit beckoning to him. He doesn't like what his senses are telling him. Not one bit. Strangely enough, he is reminded of Devaine's last words. 'Stay out of the shadows, and don't go out at night!' Flash steadies himself with a breath, arms at his sides, fingers twitching and ready for anything. "Perhaps under normal circumstances, I would be ... happy ... to oblige. However, I am currently awaiting a conflict with someone else. Not to be rude, but I don't feel much like wasting the energy on another, and I feel that a fight with one such as ... yourself ... would be more taxing than I would want. No offense. Perhaps another time." This was only partially the truth, and Flash knew it. The lingering chill in his bones told him so.

Saekon kept her gaze fixed on him, even her face fixed straight towards him as her body swayed fluidly to one side and turned. Finally her head follows and she paces to the left, turning around with a sway of three thick braids of black hair tied off with heavy weighted rings on the end. She chuckled, releasing a weezing cough and sweet rich shrill all at once. Three more rings wrapped around her arms, pierced through her wings and rested loosely stuck perpetually within her flesh. Those rings lift suddenly and appear to float towards and away from eachother under gravitic and magnetic influences. While not felt by the body or mind, the area can still be seen reacting as anything metal- from a sword to a zipper- would move, shaking and pointing towards her person as these magnetic waves are altered. But within a second or two this is left to rest again and all such metal would fall to normal position. " That's very dissapointing... I don't give this oppertunity often... But then again, I suppose -c-

Saekon -c- choosing to live makes all the more sense. " *italics that*

Flash_Guardian cannot seem to meet the harpy creature's gaze directly, looking slightly away and wincing. He feels the magnetic pull upon his bracers, hands quickly locking over the opposite arm to keep the bracers in place, though the force is enough to shake his wavering balance upon the wall. He falls forward, landing on the ground and steadying himself just as the pulling force seems to dissipate. Saekon may notice that Flash is now breathing just a little faster. His mind wrestles with something for a moment before he replies. "Pity. Yes. Right. Anyway ... sorry I couldn't take you up on your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity today. As I said earlier, perhaps another time." Flash does his best to appear strong in the presence of the dark woman and hide the fear in his voice, swallowing and projecting what air of confidence and strength that he may.

Saekon arched her chin, craning that elegant neck of hers to look at him at a slightly different angle. The sheer size of the woman was intimidating in itself as she stood a full six foot nine and shadowed many a man. " Perhaps another time then... perhapssss.. " She hissed and then emit a low murmuring purr resounding out deeply within her chest. She turned back to the stands and launched off the Arena Pit to take flight with those black wings once more. Heading right back up to her roost- that being the second tier rafters where she disappears into the shadows and rests out of sight.

Flash_Guardian waits until he can feel the woman's foul presence no more before closing his eyes and heaving an immense sigh of relief. Whether due to his bluff or the harpy woman's honor, he had avoided a rather uncertain fight. He visibly relaxes, moving over to the wall behind him and leaning up against it with a hand outstretched, staring at the ground and slowly regaining his composure.

Glyniss_McMasters limps into the place stopping right by the entrance as she scans this place never having been here before...eyes resting on the bench like seats...the shape of the fighting arena itself....leaning down as she scopps up a handful of the loose covering of the ground watching it trickle through her fingers once more to flitter to the ground her brows knitting

[Flash_Guardian ] A few specks of dirt seem to blow through the air past Flash where he stands, disturbed by someone or something. He turns to look upwind, quickly spotting Glyniss at the Arena's entrance. He smiles happily, pleased to at last see someone he knows in this place, and quickly trotting in her direction. "Glyniss!" he calls to her, a wave of his hand helping him to stand out against the massive unmoving surroundings as he quickly finds himself by her side.

Glyniss_McMasters looked up for the first time noticing Flash standing with his back to her..a smile forming as she hears him call and wave to her ...her own hand rising to wave back....watching him approach her....studing him as he does so unsure that this young man actually wanted to fight..would fight just to practise

Flash_Guardian grins happily as he stands next to Glyniss, his breath coming a bit more quickly now due to his exertion, and perhaps what had occured just before. "So you found the Arena, eh?" he asks her. "I wasn't sure exactly where Jin wanted our little bout to take place, but this was the first place that I thought of." Flash shrugs. "How are you?"

Glyniss_McMasters nods slowly letting the last pieces of the grained earth fall...." I sur' di' fin' it....ain' abee' her' afer.." eyes still watching him intently trying to judge his inner mood and state...." I' afin' ho' yer doin'?"

Flash_Guardian chuckles, looking down and away. "I'm a nervous wreck, thanks," he replies honestly, his words a bit more cheerful sounding than perhaps they should have. "I have no idea what to expect of Jin during this fight." He shakes his head. "But from what I have seen, I don't think this is going to be easy." Flash rolls his shoulders, trying to stay loose and limber after his earlier workout.

Glyniss_McMasters nods having near to no knowledge of Jin having only seen him twice including the meeting of the day before which hadnt left a very favourable impression on her....but sensing the tenseness perhaps of Flash she did what she knew......her arms going around him in a massive hug..." Your' ado jus' fin'"

Flash_Guardian grins, accepting the woman's hug gratefully. "Thanks, Glyniss," he says, breaking the hug after a moment and smiling back at her to show his appreciation. "I just hope I manage to give him the challenge that he most obviously seeks." Flash nods once, trying to show his confidence. "And so long as he keeps his oversized mecha out of the skirmish, I intend to do just that."

Glyniss_McMasters shrugs her shoulders letting her arms drop to her side " Kind' ove' excite' critte' ain' he...doe' he alway' go tha' ma'?" one hand resting on the small sack that was dangling from her belt...her fingers touching it reminded her it was there...." Oh yea' I aneal' fergo' yer afrien' wit' ter preache' ma' ain' yer?"

Flash_Guardian shrugs at Glyniss's first question. "I haven't really interacted with the guy much to really know him, myself. He seems polite enough ... I guess I would call him rather excitable, yes." Flash shrugs. At the mention of a preacher, Flash smiles fondly. "Preacher? You mean Blue? Yes, I would most definitely count Blue as a friend and ally." Flash nods to the woman, shifting his weight from foot to foot, still a little antsy with anticipation it would seem.

Glyniss_McMasters nods at his reply tugging at the small sack as she unhooks it from the belt...pulling it open a little...slipping her hand into it ...a few seconds later pulling it out her fingers grasping a small hard back book....dark green in colour" Coul' yer ado me a favou' an' giv' tis ter th' preache' ma'?" holding the object out to him.." It' ter replac' ter on' he alos' yesterda'..."

Flash_Guardian is somewhat startled by the appearance and purpose of the book. He gingerly takes it and turns it over, admiring it almost as if the gift were for him instead. "Wow, Glyniss. That's awfully nice of you. Are you sure you wouldn't rather just give it to him yourself?"

Glyniss_McMasters shakes her head quickly...." Naw yer ado it.....I ain' asur' he ......shoo' jus' giv' it ter hi' " as she begins fumbling with the small sack tieing it oncee more to her belt patting it lightly feeling the sticks of candy in it....

Flash_Guardian just nods, noting Glyniss's awkwardness with a bit of amused curiousity. "Alright, alright," he says, chuckling and fumbling with his own belt pouch, detaching it from his belt and placing it on the ground. As he has done so many times before, with hand and strange words and a flash of white light, the pouch swells into sack-size. He quickly sticks the book inside and dispels the pouch back to his normal size once more. "Now if we were really nice, we'd either retrieve or replace those golden objects that he lost to the stream," he adds, tying the pouch up once more.

Glyniss_McMasters chuckles.." I ain' agoin' inter wate'....side' ter on' thin' ain' lik' he can' age' the' reeepleace'.." she shakes her head laughing suddenly " He sur' is a dand' throug'"

Flash_Guardian nods. "When I first heard his name was Blue, I was reminded of another by the name of Blue." Flash looks away in fond remembrance. "He was an Andurian, a priest, and a healer. Among all the guardians of time, nobody was nicer to me than he was. Not even Gendrin, my mentor." He laughs politely. "He and Benjamin share a lot of endearing qualities. I miss him." A wistful smile, bittersweet, decorates Flash's face as he remembers a friend that he may never see again.

Glyniss_McMasters reaches out squeezing his hand gently and quickly before letting it go again...." We' all ago' folk' we amis'.....bu' jus' arememebe' the' astil' wit' yer...insid'"

Flash_Guardian just laughs, squeezing her hand back before releasing it. "As far as I'm concerned, the Blue I remember lives on in the Blue we both know. If the two ever met, they'd be kindred spirits in a heartbeat, I know it." Flash turns to look back at the still empty arena, sighing somewhat impatiently. "I hope Jin didn't get his mecha stuck in traffic or something ..."

Glyniss_McMasters chuckles softly " Would' asurpri' me at al'...." glancing around eyes resting on the stranger of yesterday her look travelling over him more slowly now....nodding " Howdy"

BenjaminBlue steps cordially inside the arena, swiveling about and taking in as much as he could. It had never been his pleasure to step into the arena before and although he had a distaste of conflict, it still somehow managed to keep him in awe. The thought of fights and battle that must have taken place here provoked many different stories in his mind. Blue smiled as he looked over towards both Glyniss and Flash, waving his hand as he moved to approach them. "Ah, good evening fellows!" he said in a cheery voice. "What brings you to this place? Have you already resolved your sparring match with Sir Jin?" Blue's mild manners would mask his excitement for the whole ordeal.

Za'ad arrives very descreetly, taking up an observatory position in a more remote part of the arena. Of all the interesting... coincidences, to find this group here. Of course, the word 'coincidence' is used very loosely.

Glyniss_McMasters rises a brow at Blue watching him approach before nodding to him...." Howdy preache' man....ho' yer doin' terda'?"

Flash_Guardian grins to see the man being discussed appear in the flesh so suddenly. "Speaking of whom ..." he tells Glyniss, turning to look back at Blue and wave happily as he approaches. "Good evening! And don't worry, Blue. You haven't missed a thing. I've been waiting here for Jin for quite some time now. You haven't seen him either, I take it?" he asks eagerly, making no effort to mask his apprehension.

Glyniss_McMasters sideglances to Flash....falling silent deciding to talk to him about the other matter later maybe after the fight...leaning back now against the wall lettig the two males talk as she takes a more detailed look around the place..

BenjaminBlue gives an energetic nod to Glyniss accompanied with a smile to match. "Very well today. It would seem as if the sun has risen only for me today and that the sidereal heavens diplay a newfound affection for me." Blue turns to Flash with a puzzled look and shakes his head. "No, not as of yet. We are still expecting him to arrive I assume as well." Blue removes his hat and throws his head back to move his hair from his line of vision. "Just give it time. I am sure that he will arrive most unexpectedly."

Flash_Guardian chuckles. "Somehow that wouldn't surprise me," he agrees, quickly remembering something. He shoots an inquisitive look to Glyniss, seeking some sort of affirmation.

Za'ad slips a little further into the arena, into a more visible position, easier to notice. He remains back, though, and remains silent.

Robert~Darklord walks into the Arena stands slowly, his breaths showing due to the chill in the air, but he does not notice it as he is used to much worse than this. He looks around, spotting the people from yesterday as he pulls a cigarette from his coat, lighting it before he takes a long drag of it, taking a few steps before he leaps into the air, landing near Blue without much of a sound

BenjaminBlue noticed the seemingly uneasy exchange of looks between Glyniss and Flash, but just dismissed whatever assumptions he would come to. It wasn't his business, at least not yet. "Very well then. I shall go secure myself a seat in the stands and wait for him to arrive. If all else fails, he can just enjoy ourselves for the evening or even partake of another match." Blue gave them both a reassuring nod that he wouldn't prod where he didn't need to and began to walk towards the stands. "Ah. Perfect!" he said excitedly, pointing to a frontrow seat. Even if nobody else was really present, he would have made the outburst anyway only because of his elevated mood. He quickly lowered himself into posistion and folded his arms, flashing the pair another grin as he waited.

Glyniss_McMasters eyes rest on the male further back studing him for a loong time before shaking her head knowing he wasnt responsible.....her frown deepening as she continues her search

Jaia-Asumoto moves as she does everyday when there is no particular purpose in her little expeditions from the village...calm, composed and with an aura of unbreakable will, that seemed to shroud her petite form...although not visably, as she was only human. Her narrow, brown eyes were locked onto the ground just ahead of her as she stepped onto the sandy surface of the arena...having trained here before. Her plain, brown kimono covered her completely, and at any glance made in her direction, it would appear as if the kimono limited her manourverablity. She did not wear her straw hat, as she came here to train on occaison so some would know her on sight whether she wore it or not. Her left hand, as always, gripped a point just below Ichijmond's hilt, holding the sheath tight so that she could drew quickly incase of emergencies. Her feet were covered in small white socks, and the soles of her feet, protected by bamboo sandals. Her long, raven black hair was tied back in the form of a customary Samurai, top knot. --

Flash_Guardian beams back at Glyniss, seeming to be rather impressed by Blue's unusually high mood. He nods to Robert as he lands. "Hello again." Turning to Glyniss, he sees her eyeing one of the people up in the stands. He follows Glyniss's gaze and notices the familiar spellcaster from the other day, seeming rather curious at his presence. "What's he doing here?" he asks Glyniss in a low voice, no malice, just surprise.

Glyniss_McMasters blinks sideglancing to Flash...." Alookin' I agues'.....he ain' aharmin' anyon'...." as she turns looking away in another direction..

Tanner lay ,flat out in one of the farther stands. arms cross over his chest lightly and his hat tipped over his face obscuring any view of him but the snores that vibrated out of the hat. His coat hung loosely to one side, trailing on the floor

Flash_Guardian blinks as the Arena quickly begins to fill, his nervousness rising once again. Normally he liked having an audience while he fought, but this time ... well, something made it different. What it was he wasn't quite sure of. Perhaps the feeling of going into a match without the deity-enhanced strength that he was normally accustomed to, or his newfound mortality ... he also spies the samurai woman from the Gypsy camp, eyes going further wide. "Oh man, get a load of the gathering," he says, pointing out the others to Glyniss.

Jaia-Asumoto -- She lifted her head gently, and began to let her eyes roam casually around the arena, making accurate observations of those she saw. Some she had been aquainted with...and others she knew from a stone's throw distance. Tilting her head to one side, cracking her neck before repeating the process on the opposite side, she began to walk back...sighing in a more or less, unsatisfied manner...thus showing her irritation, on pressing issue's that only she knew of for the time being.

Za'ad indeed isn't harming anyone. He's just watching from a good observation point. Very simple, really. It's a very interesting situation developing.

BenjaminBlue pads his person awkwardly for a moment or so with his two gloved hands, trying to find something he appears to have misplaced. "Let us see here. Where could it be hiding?" Blue continued in his search, checking all of his pocket, in his sleeves, and even had the notion to look in one shoe. "It has to be here somewhere..." Blue hunched himself forward and rythemically started tapping the bench with one finger. All of a sudden, it came to him as if a stroke of lightning had struck. Blue overturned his hat and looked inside to finally find what he had been searching for. "Of course! How could I overlook such a place?" he said with a slight chuckle, removing a crystal clear hat pin with a brilliant violet jewel set within it. Blue quickly fastened it just below his the peacock feather in his cap and polished it with his sleeve. "There we are. No worries," he said, all smiles before covering his head once more.

Glyniss_McMasters blinks drawn back to the arena and Flash quickly looking around noticing for the first time just how many folks seem to be here...licking her lips as she scans over the faces...nodding to Tanner with a grin....and noticing Darklord though she did expect him somehow as soon as she saw Blue had arrived..

Tanner let out another long and gutteral slew or burbling noises as he snored on, oblivious to all that was around him. But on the bright side, he was having a nice dream about cake

Flash_Guardian sighs nervously. "Well, I guess I'd better take to the field. Wish me luck," he tells Glyniss after a moment's waiting. With that, he starts with a hop and trots quickly over in the direction of Jaia, slowing his pace and stopping a few feet away from her. "Good evening, Jaia-san," he says, bowing formally in greeting.

Robert~Darklord just shakes his head softly at Blue, walking over to Blue and giving him a slap on the back, but not a soft one at that either. "Hey you, are you going to say hello or do I have to moon you first to get noticed?" He chuckled softly as he flopped onto the bench, propping his feet up as he nodded to Gly and waved his Flash pennant in support

BenjaminBlue looks up to Robert in some surprise and gives a friendly nod. "Ah, please forgive me. My mind was elsewhere as you could see. Yes, how are you this fine evening Sir Robert?" Blue fidgeted for a moment with the pin before clasping his hand together as he turned to Robert, tapping against the stand with one foot.

[Glyniss_McMasters ] /she sighs softly her tenseness slowly dispersing watching Flash make his way over to the female ..a slight shurg of her shoulders as she limps slowly over to a place to sit....the metal clicking following in her wake before she flops onto a seat leg stretching out as metal now locks in place...leaning back a little...

Jaia-Asumoto had found her attention lost in a trance-like conditon...deep in thought, somehow her mind was elsewhere, concerns for her village and the people she had sworn to protect. Turning her head, as she heard someone approach, she found the rather enigmatic male, Flash, to her left. She turned her smaller body, a fraction so that she was facing him and bent at the hips, in a light bow, returning the greeting that he had showed her. Her left hand released its grip on Ichijmond's sheath as she did so before her posture returned to is rigid, yet strangly relaxed posture, "Good evening to you also, Flash-san. How fairs your day, since last we met?" smiling now, although not a full, radiant smile with all white teeth exposed, as those were rare smiles. Her lips merely moved into a warming smile, that showed a manner of freindliness, "I admit, you seem a little different."

Robert~Darklord yawned softly as he looked back to Blue, giving a shrug "Same old same old bible boy, though I am out of bubble gum, which really pisses me off. You got any on you by any chance bub?"

Flash_Guardian grins rather sheepishly, shrugging. "Well, I guess I'm alright. A little nervous, really, considering I'm about to fight in front of all these people," Flash tells the woman, looking around. Flash swallows nervously. "At least that's the plan. My opponent hasn't arrived yet, and I ... I'm getting rather anxious." He steadies himself with a cleansing breath, shaking out his arms and legs in an attempt to remain limber. "So what brings you here, Jaia-san? You seek training? A quick match?" Flash asks the woman curiously, returning the same friendly manner as best he can. More than anything, his excitement is showing through.

Flash_Guardian spies a pennant with his name on it, held by one Robert Darklord. He immediately shakes his head and grins, trying to stay modest.

BenjaminBlue raised one finger to ask for a moment and looked through his sidebag, pushing a number of things aside before he finally pulled out a small bag full of dried apricots. "Although it may not be your bubble gum, I should still hope that you would find this acceptable?" Blue pulled out one dried piece of fruit and popped it into his mouth with a satisfied grunt. "It's quite the delicacy where I'm from," he said happily, setting his snack down next to him.

Faith walks in yawning, bumping into a man thats asking for bubble gum.... "I'm so so sorry "she looks up at him.

Robert~Darklord looks at the bag and gags, not a fan of fruit by any means of the imagination. He was going to say something to Blue until he is knocked off the bench by Faith and clonks his head on the corner of another bench, groaning for a moment before he stands, crimson flowing down his face as he turns back to the woman and Blue "Well, i'm awake totally now"

Faith looks at down at him.

[Faith ] "Sorry"

Jaia-Asumoto 's brown eyes focused on Flash for a moment, regarding him with the same warmth although it was plain to see she was sizing him up...observing his body language. After a pause, which seemed to happen alot when she was taking things into consideration, she nodded slowly before answering, "I will have to use Jet Su...seeing that I cannot draw Ichijmond without killing or maiming you. A sword once drawn must have blood." smiles again, her left hand finding it's way to the pommel of Ichijmond, resting it there lightly before a thought seemed to pop into her head, "If it's not too much of me to ask...but who is your opponent? And would you be able to face me without a weapon?" she would remain in her firm posture, her stance unrelenting as she wasnt the type to move for many people, "..and do not appear so concerned, Flash-san. I have fought in front of crowds in tournaments. Thankfully they were under guidelines not to comment on fighting..." chuckles then...another rarity with the young samurai. Rarer still --

Jaia-Asumoto -- since the loss of one of her closest freinds, who was also a student and a samurai. It hard been a good death...for which she was thankful.

Glyniss_McMasters leans back a little smiling glad the questioning had stopped...hand reaching up nudging the brim of her stetson further back as she settles....

BenjaminBlue looks over to Faith, swallow what ever was left in his mouth. "Oh, dear lady. Do not be sorry," he said sweetly. "It could only be fortunate that you happen to grace us now. If there should be any words said, I could only give you the thanks of my friend and I for lifting our spirits with your beauty. Thank you, milady."

Robert~Darklord shakes his head at Faith's apology, setting himself on the bench to allow himself to recooperate for the moment "Since you've made quite the introduction, care to stay and talk with us? We've got nothing better to do at the moment than sit around and look foolish for the moment"

Faith blushes at the words that flow from the man mouth and nods to the man "Ok"

Flash_Guardian watches as the samurai woman gives him the once over, sizing him up for obvious strengths and weaknesses. True enough, not much can be revealed at a passing glance, as most of Flash's strengths lie within. He possesses a physique gifted only to one who has trained long and hard for many years in the martial arts, seeking bodily perfection. His elaborate golden bracers, perhaps an aid to his defenses of some sort. "I thank you for not using your sword. I admit, I'd have a bit of a rough time going against it. I take it you wish to spar with me, then?" Flash seems eager to prove himself, and a warmup for any match with his opponent would be much appreciated. "The man I expect to face is one called Jin Saotome. I am rather surprised that he hasn't arrived yet. And to tell you the truth, I would actually prefer facing you without a weapon, given the choice." Flash looks around nervously. "And it isn't the crowd that bothers me. Normally I prefer an audience, it's just ... I hope I can ..."

[Flash_Guardian ] "... put on a decent show for everyone. Especially after my powers have become weaker."

BenjaminBlue motions to a seat on either side of Robert and himself. "Yes, please. Won't you join us this evening? Surely you I can't allow you to sit alone tonight, unless you would prefer to keep to yourself. But to see a lady of your calibre sitting by her lonesome would pain me to watch..." Blue dramatically pins the back of hand to his forehead and acts as if he were in agony, looking to Faith with hopeful eyes between his theatrics.

Faith looks at them both at them "Well i guess so it would be nice ....., Well i'm Faith"

Robert~Darklord smirks as he doesn't pay any heed to his wound, just taking another drag of his cigarette as he looks at the woman "Pleased to meet ya. Name's Robert, or as bible boy calls me Sir Robert. You can also call me Darklord if you wish, since I answer to both without a problem"

Faith nods "Ok Robert" she smirks at the name bible boy, "Can i have a drag " she smiles at him .

BenjaminBlue tips his cap to Faith and bows his head. "I am known as Benjamin Blue, traveling poet and priest of the Holy Choir. It humbles me to make your acquaintence Lady Faith." Blue kept his head low for a few seconds before allowing himself to rise, placing his cap back on his head.

Jaia-Asumoto nodded slowly, as she considered what she had just heard, "Jin. I met him last night, under poor circumstances. He was honourable...for that short time in which I saw him." looking around her slowly, she shrugged lightly before kneeling suddenly onto one knee, her left hand sliding down over the hilt of Ichijmond, to grip the sheath beneath its exit. Slowly she pulled the sheath, katana still inside of it, from her sash, before laying it reverently onto the ground with both hands...honouring it as if it were her closest freind. She stood slowly, before stepping out of the bamboo based sandals, and placed them gently beside Ichijmond. She slid her white socks off, so that her feet were bare...giving her a feel for the sand beneath her feet. She stood up again, her kimono draped around her, looking more a hinderance to her fighting style than a help, although...it's worth would be proven in time. Moving her right hand into the left fold of her kimono, she pulled out a small sack, but what it contained --

Faith nods "Well its a pleasure meeting you both"

[Robert~Darklord ] .he reaches into his coat, pulling out a cigarette and a lighter which he hands to Faith "Keep em, since those lighters are 3 for 75 cents at most stores now"

Faith smirks "Thanks but no i only have a drag once in awhile"

Faith also adds "And i don't like to keep lighters around me cause then people think i'm a bad little girl" she smirks

Jaia-Asumoto -- was a mystery and would remain a mystery, as she was not going to use it's contents in this fight. Placing it beside Ichijmond and her other items, she stood her at her full height, still much smaller than the male, and nodded lightly, smile fading slowly as she began to clear her mind, although keeping a part of her mind on the topic at hand...making sure she would clear that part of her mind once the spar had begun. She tilted her head, and then smiled, "...and you feel that with weaker powers, you would look and feel less than adequete? I am one without powers. I have to train my body and mind to harness what potential I have to even equal one with powers, born unto them." smirking lightly, she gradually began to clear her mind of all things, "Tell me when you are prepared, Flash-san...I would be honoured to have you as an opponent."

Robert~Darklord laughs at that as he hands over the lit cigarette from his mouth, hoping that will do her for now as he lights the second one and takes a drag from it "Well I don't think that Ben really minds if your a bad girl, since he's already pouring on the charm like it's going out of style"

Faith smiles and giggles "Thank you"

Faith places the butt to her mouth taking a drag "Hmm i haven't had one of these in donkey years" she chuckles.

Flash_Guardian nods, the woman's comments about Jin offering little more information that what he had already gathered. "From what I saw of Jin, he seemed to be rather itching for a fight, and seeking them in the wrong places. I told him that if he wished a fight so badly, he could fight me ... and thus, here I am," he explains, indicating the surrounding arena with open arms. He watches her remove her weapon with much reverence, and also remove her sandals. Fair is fair, he quickly decides, and Flash moves to one side and also begins to remove anything which would unbalance the fight or prove dangerous. Off come the bracers, and shortly after the red cape. He unties the pouch from his belt also, placing all of the objects in a small pile separate from the woman's, then tugs sharply at his split-toed shoes, removing them one after the other and placing them on the pile as well. He then moves away, taking up his own stance a respectful distance away from Jaia. "Then it is a match, he says happily.

BenjaminBlue turns to Robert and motions to himself with a startled look. "What? Moi? I couldn't possibly know what your talking about. I've always talked in a manner most befitting to my company and friends. But as you said, I wouldn't mind it in the least if you wish to join us. And I will never let chivalry grow stale as other would, Sir Robert. It should be the standards to which all people should act in accordance with," Blue said, giving another speech about noble deeds and righteous ideals.

[Flash_Guardian ] Flash is happy to at last see some action and not have his earlier warm-up kata go to waste. "We have yet to agree to the terms, though. First solid hit wins the round?" he asks, closing his eyes and concentrating on the match.

Robert~Darklord reached over and thwaps Blue softly on the head to knock off the noble deed bit "Dude, I am in no way befitting of the title Sir. When I was born, I was a peasant in the northern hills of Scotland, but of course that was around the same time Luther sparked the split of the Protestant church from the Pope. Man was that a wild time for the world to go through"

Jaia-Asumoto nodded lightly, in acceptance of these terms, seeing that speech had become a luxury she could ill afford, in times of flawless concentration and focus. Crouching down, pressing weight onto her left foot, she moved her left elbow back and flipped the hand into a straight, flat palm, before pulling her arm close to her body, like a counter-measure should he break through her guard. Extending her right arm to the full length of reach, she flattened the palm of her hand, her eyes narrowing lightly as she smiled, having forgotten to bow in the anticipation of a good match. In this position she would lie in wait, hoping for her opponent to make the first move...as all samurai would do.

Faith listens .

Glyniss_McMasters rises a brow as she side glances along the seats to the small three some before head turning as she notices Flash doing....is that a warm up thingie with the female he had approached earlier....ooh well hopefully it'll settle him down some

BenjaminBlue raises his hand to his head and rubs the spot where Robert tapped him. "Then how can a man who goes by the title of a 'Darklord' not be fit of the simple title 'Sir'? I will judge people as I see fit, thank you very much. And no minor manner of excuse you could give me would convince me otherwise to call you by some other title." Blue pondered for a moment with his, bringing his hand to his chin. "I suppose you wouldn't allow me to call you Goodman Robert either."

Faith begins to giggles .

Flash_Guardian inhales long and sharply, chin rising, back straightening, arms folding to place his hands at rest at his middle, light and relaxed. Then, with a swift motion, he rocks back on his left foot, planting it firmly whilst his left hand forms a fist at his hip, his right arm coming to his defense at his front, also fist-clad, face now serious and determined, eyes watching Jaia like a hawk. Seeing that she had quickly taken to the defensive, he wasted no time in rushing towards her with speed beyond that which a normal human should possess, raising a sharp battle cry. A few feet away from the woman, he stops his run and plants both feet with his leading right leg extended, skidding to an impromptu halt and rocking back for the first attack, a simple snap kick to the midsection.

Faith looks at Ben and smiles "I don't think you should call anything but Robert " she suggest.

Blodia 's prescence is announced solely by the entire Arena shaking before it comes into view. A rumbling in the distance that sounds like a thunderhead growing louder and louder until the gigantic machine rises up over the Arena walls. The Blodia's chest hatch flips open with a hiss of steam and pnumatic technology, the machine reaching up to the hatch. It slowly lowers its gigantic hand down to the base of the Arena with none other than Jin Saotome standing in the palm!

Jin-Saotome hops off the giant hand and nods to the machine, the Blodia recoling its arm from the Arena and parking itself just outside the side entrance. Jin dusts off his flightsuit and looks around the Arena. He catches sight of some people he knows and waves at them, heading over to the group.

Robert~Darklord jumps when he hears the Blodia and looks at Jin "It's about damn time boy! Lets get this party started!"

BenjaminBlue looks to Faith and gives her a slight nod. "If only it were that easy, dear lady. But I simply lack the simplicity and sense to call to anybody without bestowing some sort of title upon their brow. All people I have met have incurred the same fate. Sir Flash, Sir Robert, Lady Electra, Dear Little Kodora, everybody including you Lady Faith. That is the curse of a bard's tongue. All things must be explained and noted with the utmost respect and eloquence."

Glyniss_McMasters is shaken out of her state as the ground shakes and some machine lumbers into the arena....glancing quickly over to Flash as she notices who the machine is holding

Jaia-Asumoto waited for the right moment to strike, eyes observant of the situation as he came charging in toward her. Anticipating an attack to her mid-section, she brought her left palm across her body to block the attack, as she leapt off her left foot, propelling her light weight form to her left to avoid the kick should her block fail, also using the momentum to form up her next combination attack. Her left hand was still free, so she curled it into a fist as she spun her weight around on her left foot, her right fist curled and aiming for a quick, sharp blow to the head, not anticipating Bodia's arrival or Jin's as she her consentration was wrapped up in the combat itself. The outcome, of the spar..however was either going to be decided with continued violence...or postponed. Either way...She knew her offensive would not last, and thus it was Flash's move.

Jin-Saotome peers into the Arena circle and sees Jaia and Flash fighting? He says, "Ah hell, I'm late and he starts picking on girls? Tsk..." Jin's joking of course and waves over to Robert, Glyniss, Blue, and Faith.

Faith nods "Well i guess so " she jumps slightly from the sudden outtbrust from Robert and falls off the bench, "Oh shit" she sits there for a moment.

Za'ad glances up and smiles ever so slightly. Apparently, business is about to pick up.

Jin-Saotome chuckles and hoists Faith up underneath her arms. "Watch yerself there, the floor is slippery."

Robert~Darklord laughs out loud as he takes another drag of his cigarette "That's why you have to get here earlier Jin! Glad you did too lad, since now I can start selling food to everyone for cheapo prices, and give Ben the Bud Light I promised to him last night"

Faith nods "Thank you"

Glyniss_McMasters nods back to Jin...pushing herself now to the edge of the seat....waiting for what was planned brows knitting

Jin-Saotome raises an eyebrow at Robert as he dusts Faith's armor off and says to him, " Bud Light ? You can actually find modern-era drinks here?"

Faith places a hand front of to stop him "Thank you for the help but i'm ok no need to dust me off"

BenjaminBlue looks up to Jin and smiles. "Well, I suppose if that what it is, then it can be found. Besides, he said it wouldn't impair my judgement so I see no harm in it."

Jin-Saotome nods to Faith and leans over the wall, watching the battle. "Ooh, she's got a sword...but hasn't used it yet. I hope Flash is using chainmail or something like my flightsuit..."

Flash_Guardian still had some momentum from his charge, and uses it to carry through after his foot is deflected and connects with nothing. So instead he brings his foot quickly down and raises the other, knee to his chest for a moment as he hop-slides quickly away from Jaia's jab. And now they are separated yet again, leaving Flash to once more close the distance ... and so he does, moving forward with a quick one two combination, a jab to the midsection and another aimed higher and with a bit more reach to Jaia's shoulder.

Jin-Saotome grins at Blue and replies, "As long as it's not Coors Light... then you'd be better off drinking Troll piss."

Faith looks at Rob, Blue and then Jin she walks over next to Jin peering over the side. "Whats so interesting in watching the fight?"

Jin-Saotome points to the two combatants and says to Faith, "You study people's movememnts and methods when they fight. Each person has different styles, some learned, others by instinct. You'll notice how they use their weapons, wether they're right or left handed, that sort of thing. I have to be especially careful when I fight.... for you see I don't use a weapon, only my body."

Robert~Darklord keeps laughing softly as he closes his eyes, concentrating his powers as blue light begins to swirl around some empty air a few yards away, the light being slow at first but it becomes faster and faster until it dissapears, a vending cart like you'd find in downtown D.C. appearing when the light should be, facing so that he'd have a perfect view of the fight "I've been a warrior all my life Faith, so I yearn for the thrill of battle. And to answer you Benjamin, i've done many horrible acts in my lifetime, the title Darklord because people feared me and what I could do to them. My hair and my eyes are stained with the blood of my victims"

BenjaminBlue sat in confusion for a moment before shuddering a bit. Blue would have nothing to do with trolls, especially of what Jin mentioned. "I'll keep that in mind, Sir Jin," he said, still having little idea of what he was talking about but never the less taking it gracefully. Blue turned his attention to Robert and shruged. "Will Sir jin be the first to duel Sir Flash, or will it be Miss Asamuto-san?"

Jin-Saotome continues and says to Faith, "If I'm not observant, I could get injured out there and lose my temper... that would be the absolute last thing we need. That's also why Janus always tries to get me to fight him and rile me up, he thinks destroying the Arena on a regular basis and putting everyone's lives in mortal danger is fun..."

[BenjaminBlue ] he had kind of ignored that comment about bloodshed and terror from Robert Darklord, not wanting to make an issue or a topic out of it.

Jin-Saotome chuckles at Robert and tugs at his flightsuit remarking, "And I've killed a lot of wispy clouds, heh..."

Jaia-Asumoto now crouched side on, her right knee bending as she shifted her weight to the side, to dodge the charge by a small amount of space, allowing her enough time to counter-attack, using the Kendo principal of Tai. Now with her weight pressed down firmly on her right leg, she shifted her body just enough to move out of the major brunt of his charge, but kept her left foot where she had been standing moments before, allowing the momentum of his charge to carry him to a point where she could move it to her advantage. Now that she was supported by her right leg, she kicked out with her left foot, low to the ground with the intention of either tripping him, her causing him to stumble. If that succeeded or failed, she would still use the pause in his consentration which he would use to create a counter-offensinve or defensive, and spin around quickly using her right foot as an anchor, as she would bring her lighter frame around him at a speed, which would make her movements appear to be a blur, as she would ram her --

Jin-Saotome 's suit is stained bright white with the blood of innocent clouds! Grrrr.

Morte appeared in a puff of black smoke, a hint of brimestone hits the air for just a moment before fading away. Landing gracefully in a crouch on top of a seat she would blink and look about. Now why was she here now? Shruging her her shoulders and sighing she simply fell into the seat behind her, keeping her feet proped up on the seat before her that she landed on. Maybe something would happen to kepp her interested, who konws.

Robert~Darklord looks at Jin and smirks as he takes a drag of his cigarette "You know your one of the three most popular characters in the Marvel Vs. Capcom games dude. I prefer using Cable, Iron Man and War Machine in the second game, but people love using the Blodia for level 3 combos"

Jin-Saotome points a finger and Benjamin Blue and says, "You know if you ever wanted to learn anything about hand-to-hand combat, without a sword or weapon, I'd be happy to teach you. Helps fend off those bandits and soul-bartering-demons that plague this place."

BenjaminBlue doesn't like Robert's team, having lost to that same one a number of time. Something more like San San, Amingo the proud cactus, and Megaman would be more of his style. Just had to get that out there.

Jaia-Asumoto -- elbow back with the intention of striking him on his spinal cord, giving him something to pause for so she could deliver a finishing blow, but incase that failed she would continue her combination, as by this stage the kick from her left foot would have followed through allowing her to shift balance onto it, before another kick, low to the ground could be executed just as before but from behind him and the opposite direction. With each move, came a sharp cry as she focused her Ki into every blow, but making sure they were quick and sharp, never to hard so that her body would have to follow through, which would give him another thing to aim for in a counter-offensive.

Jin-Saotome shhhh's Robert and hands him 50c. Go pick Jin, Akuma with the lighting-kick assist, and Hayato. Then go kill everyone.

Glyniss_McMasters settles back down with a soft sigh....Flash seems to be coping fairly well with the female....and the chatter from the snippets she can hear between Jin and Robert was a little ..no quite a bit beyond her so thus she leans back and relaxes

Jin-Saotome looks over at Morte as he now smells a sulferish scent. Interesting indeed, and Jin wanders over to her, leaning down a bit and saying, "Hey, come to watch the fight? I'm up next hopefully."

Robert~Darklord pockets the 50 cents and will try that sometime Jin, but he likes his team for now

Morte blinks and looks up to Jin, tilting her head at his question she would simply shrug. It would be interesting to watch a good fight yes.

Jin-Saotome chuckles to himself and says, "Robert has some refreshments over there since the normal service counter is closed. If you're hungry let me know, I'll go get you something Miss....? I'm Jin by the way."

Morte looks over to the cart and nods once before looking back to Jin, tilting her head back and to the side slightly so he can read her name plate.

BenjaminBlue looks up to Jin and waves his hands dismissively, shaking his head. "There is no need for you to do that. Little would you realize that I am not completely inept in martial tactics. I just choose to a more peaceful way." Blue lets a smile wash over his discomfort and points one finger straight up to the ceiling, not raising his arm above eye level. Blue would simply snap his fingers and hold out his hand. From a small burst of bright blue sparkles, a lone icicle drops into his grasp. Blue smiled and flicked his arm towards the ground, embedding the sharp shard of ice into the hard ground before it would shatter into many more shards and dissapear, leaving a fine and frosty mist behind it. "I would rather choose not to engage in combat. It demeans me."

Robert~Darklord laughs softly at Ben as he says this "How is it the guy who believes in god is more peaceful than the frigging Buddhist? I really gotta work on my violent urges"

Jin-Saotome reads and says, "M-o-r-t-e. Morte? Doesn't that mean death in some language?" Jin's got a little silver nameplate across his right pocket too. It reads simply >[Jin Saotome]> embossed into the metal. There's a little pair of cyber-looking wings above the name too. Jin walks by Blue and nods, "Nice trick, sharper than the classic cone-of-cold spell I see wizards use." He makes his way to Robert's concession stand and says, "Two of whatever is edible and something to drink."

Flash_Guardian hadn't quite connected with his punches when Jaia's foot came at his legs. Half expecting such a countermeasure, he darts to his left side slightly as his second punch was in fact aiming for her left shoulder, effectively delaying his earlier attack for a moment. That moment was all Jaia needed to come around behind Flash and strike from behind. Thankfully, Flash's right arm had been withdrawn to rest at his side while his left punched forward into the air. A quick twist and a slight drop of his arm was all that was required to deflect the woman's elbow most efficiently, though now Flash was rather off balance. Jaia's lightning fast foot catches with Flash's back heel as he tries to keep his legs underneath him, causing him to stumble forward and fight to keep his footing. Not a solid blow, but Flash's attack has once more been foiled. He struggles to regain his footing and remedy his strategy, leaving himself open for a quick offensive while he staggers.

Robert~Darklord grins as he grabs a pair of tongs, pulling a hot dog out and putting it into a bun before he does the same with a second one, putting each onto a styrofoam plate and grabbing an ice cold 24 Oz. Pepsi and setting that in front of Jin "One dollar please"

Jin-Saotome digs around in his pockets and finds a crumpled up five-dollar bill printed in '3099' as the date. He hands it to Rob and says, "Keep the change...heh." swiping the food in one hand and the drink in the other. Jin hands Morte her nitrate-furter and drink, bowing. "There you go, on the house so long as you'll stick around for a while so as not to bruise my ego by brushing me off." He winks and takes a bite of his own hot dog.

Robert~Darklord w00ts and shoves the bill into the cash register, plucking a hot dog for himself and pouring on some mustard before he takes a bite of the hot dog, enjoying it so much

Morte blinks at the hotdog and drink handed to her. Taking a quick sniff she would hand the dog back and keep the drink, sipping it slowly as she nodded her thanks.

BenjaminBlue eyes the Pepsi curiously for a moment before asking, "May I also have one of those? And maybe one of those as well?" Blue pointed to the hot dog Robert was eating. It looked tastier than the snack he brought with him.

Jaia-Asumoto observed the flaw that she had been waiting for and without hesitation, although with her mind open to the fact he may only be luring her into a trap, she spun into an efficent attack, as she was now behind him, her weight was still firmly placed on her left foot as her right foot followed through with it's successful strike. Planting it against the ground, using the momentum it provided, she snapped her left foot upward, aiming fore her opponents rear end, in an attempt to knock him over, although that was a basic move and easily beaten even in his now, guardless position. Even without success the kick would follow through to either direction, carrying her small frame in a quick spin, still in a blur, her left hand moving, palm flat so it was now close to her mid-section facing outward. With this she would press it down in a hard palming attacking, moving her right arm, fist curled to maintain a decent defense, should he again attempt to breach her guard. The palm attack would be quick, and sharp...and --

Jin-Saotome saves Morte from a night's worth of heartburn and takes the hot dog, handing it over to Blue. "Here ya go, on the house."

Robert~Darklord smiles as he fetches out another one, putting it within a bun and placing it on a plate before he fishes out a Pepsi. He closes his eyes as he uses his mind to levitate the two items to Ben easily "No charege my friend"

Jaia-Asumoto -- as always, effiecently timed, also allowing her enough momentum to move into a second phase of attack which would come into effect as soon as she had completed the first series of attacks. She would repeat the low kick, having shifted her weight back onto her right foot, her left would come in sharply close to the ground to stike him in the shins, to take him off balance even more, perhaps even end the match if she struck hard enough, but incase she did not, she would carry the kick through quickly, so if it struck he would either fall to his knees or his rear, destroying any defensive hope he may have...allowing her an opportunity for a quick blow to end the match.

Morte continued to sip her pepsi, not like any drink she has had before really. The bubbles were very odd but still good. Her eyes would wander over to the fight for a moment before looking back to Jin.

Jin-Saotome plops down next to Morte and watches as Jaia looks like she may have the upper hand. Jin says to Morte, "See that kimono she's wearing? Helps hide your feet and masks your movements. Really annoying because one can hide weapons and such under there as well. You come here often to fight?"

BenjaminBlue smiles to the pair and takes all the food in hand with a nod of his head, trying his best not to juggle the items. "Excellent! Thank you both!" Blue set the hot dog down next to him and eyed the Pepsi for a moment curious. How did it open? It had no cork. After inspecting it throughly, Blue pinched his fingers on the lid and twisted his wrist, giving a satisfied nod as the plastic ring snapped as he turned. "Ah, there we are." That done, Blue removed the cap and took a long drink. Little did he expect that the drink was fizzy and bubbly in nature. Blue quickly lowered the bottle, foam starting to rise from the opening as he lowered it. "Well. *cough cough* That is a strange sensation! Very different from what I'm used to." Ben simply nodded before looking back to his drink with a slight frown, extending his arm so that the foam wouldn't land on his fancy clothes.

Flash_Guardian weaves with his legs hastily, trying to keep his footing and, in so doing, manages to turn to his side just in time to see the first kick coming at him. The only hand that he has to block with is currently low. His defensive instincts tell him to bring his open palm up to block, shifting Jaia's blow from his defenseless bum to his midsection. A sharp blow is landed to his kidneys, causing him to double over and fall backward with a cry of pain. "Oooph!" Jaia's palm strike and low kick were no longer necessary, as that was clearly a solid hit.

Morte smirked at the hidden weapon comment, sliding her foot slightly to let her right toe blade show for just a moment the was once again hidden. To his question she would shake her head, most of the time she never got into a good fight here.

Flash_Guardian collapses to the ground, clutching his stomach with his right arm and leaning on his left, head down and eyes clenched to fight back the pain.

Jaia-Asumoto completed the palm down manourvere, which would not be nessicary and miss, but did with with ferocity, a sharp, and aggitated cry sounding from her, before she stood slowly, her posture straightening once more, her brown eyes moving over Flash's form. Clearly she was as calm as the moment she had accepted the match. She made her way over to Flash, and knelt down beside him on one knee and smiled softly, as she watched his pain..shaking her head lightly, "You have honour. This defeat will not shame you." moving either index finger to either side of the back of his neck she pressed inward, to release a relaxant into his mind to null the pain for awhile. Standing slowly, she moved her hands to her side and smiled, extending her right arm gently as an offer to help him up, "I have truly...not had one to match me like you."

Jin-Saotome smirks back at Morte and says, "I'm completly unarmed in case you were wondering. I do have a katana but it's stored in the Blodia until I need it. You however... look full of surprises." Jin nods to Blue and finishes his own hot dog, licking his gloved fingers and wiping them on his sleeve. Oddly enough the hot dog residue doesn't seem to stick to his flightsuit or his gloves really, nor do the droplets of split Pepsi he handed Morte. Jin adjusts the long white scarf around his neck and winces as Flash takes a beating...

Morte had many hidden weapons of course, though not many had time to apprrcate them before...well bad things happened to them. Blinking at the end of the fight she tilted her head and pondered for a few moments.

Flash_Guardian is rather startled as the woman jabs at the base of his neck, though after a moment his pain seems to lesson and he doesn't question it. He smiles bashfully at the woman, accepting her hand and pulling himself back up to his feet. "Thank you, Jaia-san. You have given me a challenge, and much to think upon with this battle." He pushes the pain aside for the moment in order to perform the necessary formalities, arms at his side as he bows low and respectfully to the woman. "Perhaps next time I shall prove to be a more difficult opponent for you." In spite of his pain, Flash seems to have enjoyed that immensely.

Jin-Saotome heckles Flash and Jaia by yelling, "You showed him Jaia! Do some more Vulcan-nerve-pinching, go for the groin! THE GROIN!" Of course he realizes the fight is over and stands up clapping now!

Robert~Darklord laughs out loud at Jin's outburst, finishing off the hotdog before he claps as well, impressed by her fighting skills

BenjaminBlue winced a bit as he watched the battle come to its end, but joined the merriment and started to laugh as well. And now, he would continue with his meal and begin to eat.

Jin-Saotome leans over the Arena railing and yells to Flash, "I have a half-an-hour left before I have to get back to polishing the Blodia for the Town Square parade tomorrow. How's your neck?"

Morte blinks at the ourburst from Jin, slightly confused at Flash...he liked pain? Hell, she could help him with that without fighting him. But both fighters did seem to have good skill so she would put her drink down and clap as well, why not, everyone else was.

Jaia-Asumoto hardly noticed the applause, until of course, the formalities had been completed. Bowing at her mid-section gently, she honoured his valour before standing up straight. She felt the adrenaline pumping through her veins slow, to a steady trickle as she regained her composure with all calm. She turned her head and nodded lightly to those who applauded before looking down at Flash with a smile. "The relaxant I released into your nervous system will allow you to fight without feeling the after affects of our bout. Although...you will feel tight and bruised in the morning. A small sacrifice?" bowed lightly again, before straightening out her kimono, her attention returning to her items not a good five meters from them.

Flash_Guardian smiles appreciatively at Jaia. "You have my thanks. And now I have another opponent to attend to, it seems." To the applause, he looks up into the stands, smiles as best he can, and waves slightly to the crowd, reserving most of the applause for the victor. "Half an hour is plenty of time for me to take you down, Jin!" Flash calls up after the heckler, grinning and beckoning him to come down and face him. Apparently there's still some fight left in the man after Jaia had finished with him.

Jaia-Asumoto slipped quietly out of the way, letting the audience's attention turn to the fight at hand. It had been a good match and an honourable defeat for Flash. Slipping her feet back into her white socks, and then placing her sandals over them, she took up Ichijmond with delicacy and grace, before turning lightly to watch the others, katana sliding back through her sash. She realized then that she had to return to the village, "Flash-san. I wish you well in your next fight. I look forward to meeting you and your companions again." bows lightly, and turns to leave, left hand, once again reassuming its grip on Ichijmond's sheath.

Jin-Saotome launches humself up from the stands, leaving Morte with an empty hot dog wrapper in his place! He glides over the side of the Arena circle and lands in a crouch, standing up and bowing to Flash with a grin on his face.

Flash_Guardian is tempted to use his healing chi to tend to his wound, but decides better of it. There would be time for that after his bout with Jin, and he genuinely didn't seem to notice the pain thanks to Jaia's medicinal touch. He moves to gather up his own things, thinking that he may need them for his fight with the mech-pilot. He turns and calls after Jaia as she leaves. "Thank you again, Jaia-san. Sayonara."

Morte tilts her head slightly at she watches Jin leap into the pit. Odd fellow but he bought her a drink so he would pull for him in the fight.

Jin-Saotome tips up two fingers to Flash and says, "That was a nice fight there, and some quick reflexes. But I want you to use everything you have, every trick in the book because you are not going to want to end up blocking shots and parrying my blows like you did with Jaia."

BenjaminBlue quickly finishes off his supper and retreives a white hankerchief from his vest pocket, wiping off what ever would remain on his mustache. "A full stomach. A good feeling, indeed..." Blue quickly finds his attention positioned towards the two fighters in the ring and stands up, straightening his vestments. "Well, it would seem like I must fulfill my end." Blue dutifully marched down the steps and stood on the sidelines of the arena, still holding his hankerchief in hand as he looked to both contestants. "Very good, then. A fair fight should be expected from both of you. Are you both ready to begin?" Blue glances towards Flash and Jin as he asks.

Jin-Saotome nods to Blue and says, "Indeed."

Glyniss_McMasters sighs softly as she leans forwards brows knitting as eyes narrow hearing the exchange between the two and both seeming to prepare for the fight to come...

Flash_Guardian quickly reattaches his cape to the rear neck-line of his karate top. "Alright, then. Time to give the people what they really came here to see," Flash says, all nervousness of the up and coming fight now gone after his match with Jaia. "Name your terms, Jin." He slips his arms once more into the elongated golden bracers, tucking the end flaps of his red cape through them, tying them to the bracers, then securing the bracers snugly over his forearms. The pouch he simply picks up, then scans the audience briefly. His eyes alight upon Glyniss seated in the stands, to whom he tosses the pouch, not directly at her, but it should land near her at least. He grins pleadingly at her, then looks back to Blue, now playing the unofficial referee for the match apparently.

Morte crosses her arms and smirks slightly, this would prove to be interesting to watch.

[Robert~Darklord ] Hot dog! Get your hot dog here!

Jin-Saotome simply says, "Use everything you have Flash, that's all I ask."

Glyniss_McMasters darts up....a short limp as she reaches down picking up the pouch eyes locked on Flash for those few seconds he has spare before limping back to her bench...the pouch on her lap as her fingers hold it tightly....

Flash_Guardian blinks worriedly at Jin. "If that's the way you want it," he says warily. "First hit wins, or what?"

Jin-Saotome would like Flash to refrain from casting sleep on him and then kicking him in the ribs while he dozes off. Comical yes, exciting no, hehe.

Jin-Saotome shakes his head to Flash and says, "No, you have to knock me down. But first, slap me."

Jin-Saotome shakes out his hands and tightens his headband. His shoulder spikes look rather sharp in the dim light and he stands there waiting for Flash.

Flash_Guardian notes that he has no sleep magics on hand. He prefers more direct magics. At Jin's words, he merely blinks ... then extends a hand, apparently waiting for Jin to shake it. A gesture of respect. "May the best man win."

Jin-Saotome shakes Flash's hand and nods saying, "Yes, and may we come out alive, heh. Now slap me, or smack me."

Aerith blinks into existance balanced on the limping Gly's shoulder? Giggling, sne prances ligtly over to her neck, giving it a giggle and a hug of greeting. "Teehee, hewwo!"

Flash_Guardian sighs resignedly ... "Stand back, Blue." ... then lashes forward to backhand Jin across the face, recoiling and preparing himself for whatever would come next.

BenjaminBlue looks over to Jin curiously and shrugs. "Strange terms to base a battle on I would think, but it sounds entertaining to say the least." Blue nods and raises his hand, looking to both of them. "What was said will be as follows. May both of you fight with honor and may one come out victorious. Now, gentleman, shall we begin?" Blue would look to both of them one more time with his arm still held high. Right before anybody would take action, his arm would drop and he would step away from the sidelines and clasp his hands together, mumbling a quiet prayer for protection and safety for the onlookers.

Glyniss_McMasters blinks.....recognising that slight hug and whispered voice....a slight smile even though her eyes were on the fight..." Howdy...yer bac' I se'"

Jin-Saotome winces and shakes his head clear. "Again..." he says, his fists clenching a bit.

Robert~Darklord munches on another hot dog as he watches "Come on! If I wanted to see girls fighting i'd get girls to fight! Someone kick someone's ass already!"

Aerith nods "I told ya I like you ^_^" a cute cuddle, before she sits and leanns lightly agaisnt he rneck, wings flickering off a little chaotic fae dust, but it's not where Gly has much chance to breathe it, lucky for her.

Aerith giggles, and at drklords statement, she whispers up to Gly.... there was a reason she like dhe rso.... she was easy to play with....

Flash_Guardian glares back at Jin, about to strike him again as so commanded ... and then he remembers the other day, an idea striking him. "I see where this is going." He takes a couple steps away and says, "Hold still." He claps his hands together loudly as before; the sound of the impact echoing about the arena and creating a bright flash of white light. He slowly separates his palms as the same light encircles his hands, curling his fingers around the gathering energy before steadying his hands. "Flash Bolt!" he calls, punching five times in rapid succession. Each punch ends in a loud sort of thunderclap and a burst of energy, sending five globes of concussive energy hurtling toward Jin. Flash doesn't need to explain this to Jin ... he's seen this attack before and knows exactly what they will do.

Glyniss_McMasters chuckles softly thankful for small mercies.......hearing the whisper as her yes go to the subject in question.....answering her in a like fashion

Jin-Saotome grits his teeth as the bolts impact upon his chest and he slides backwards across the Arena ground! He wreatches forward suddenly and bellows out, "That's not a stike, that's like you patting your grandma on the back after she's ironed your SOCKS! I'll show you a stike!!" as his eyes blaze a brilliant orange! Jin charges forward a few steps and whirls his fist around as there's a crackling of explosive energy that erupts from it, arcing towards Flash! Jin growls as he delivers a spinning backfist his way, still gasping a bit from the impact of the shock bolts.

Aerith makes a litte face, and lets her wing sflutter against Gly's neck, with intent to tickle.

Glyniss_McMasters eyes narrow slightly feeling the light touch....a hand coming up to brush away the wing...

Flash_Guardian rolls backwards underneath the arc of energy quickly. Continuing with the momentum, he plants his hands back against the ground and rocks back, flailing out with a pair of feet in an attempt to strike Jin from underneath his spinning backfist.

Aerith is knocked down, little hands latching onto the edge of Gly's shirt,, leaving he rhanging slihtly down over her chest, looking up at Gly's face. "What was that for!?"

Glyniss_McMasters looks down at the tiny female...fingers reaching to pluck her off her shirt..." How' abou' yer jus' awatc' ter figh'...." smiling at the little critte'.." O' yer awantin' me ter giv' yer ter yer kno' wh'".

Jin-Saotome draws up his other arm as Flash strikes it dead-on, clocking him underneath his chest somewhat as well. Jin takes airborne from the spring-launch and whirls his arms around to keep from flipping backwards! He lands on one knee with a *thump* and grits his teeth eyeing Flash with a very angry look on his face. "RrrrgghaaaAAA!" is all Jin manages as he leaps up from the ground and into the air towards Flash... the lower half of his body engulfing into flames as he now resembles a spinning firey drill that decends towards him!

Aerith is dangled by a slender leg, squirming in air. "Ehe... lemme down!she giggles, and blows Gly's way, a pinkish powder.. breath it in, and a random effect would occur... 's random cause she's a Chaos Fae and all...

Robert~Darklord keeps munching on the hot dog as he watches the two men fight, also sipping at a Pepsi as so far this is an average fight, but it could be better, considering who is involved

Flash_Guardian uses the momentum from his kick to flip up and over his hands, landing on his feet a few steps away. It's a little difficult to see from the stands, but a subtle sort of smile now graces Flash's lips. Seeing the flaming drill attack headed his way, Flash spins out of the way at the last moment, hoping to put enough distance between himself and Jin to get off a quick spell. He quickly rotates his arms in opposing spirals, slowly moving them toward one another until his hands converge at the center of his chest. "Mirror Image!" There is a burst of rainbow-colored hues which shine forth and envelop Flash, followed by a shimmering effect ... and suddenly there are four illusionary duplicates of Flash surrounding him. The images mimic Flash movements precisely, merging and splitting at random intervals, making it nearly impossible to tell which is the real Flash. So cast, Flash stands and waits for Jin's next attack. "Is that all you've got?" he goads the man on.

BenjaminBlue eyes the two combatants carefully, recording each hit and miss miticulously on a piece of parchment with the quill of his hat.

Glyniss_McMasters blinks....choking a little on the small particules coming her way....her nose wrinkling as she sneezes....

Glyniss_McMasters smiles at the criter.....that smile spreading as she just kinda....gives a short giggle...quickly glancing from side to side as another burst of giggles erupts

Aerith flails. "Let my foot go!"

Glyniss_McMasters grins broadly as she giggles looking at the tiny female as she wiggles it about ......" Wel'' ain' yer a cuti'" another fit of short giggles

Aerith flails, shouting now, as she's swunkg about. "YOu put me down this instant!"

Jin-Saotome drills into the ground and sends dirt and rock flying as he spins to a stop. Jin grits his teeth as the mirrior images of Flash surround him and he shouts out, "Not hardly!", kneeling down for just an instant before whipping his hand up and yelling, DYNAMIIIIITE!!!!!" in a hard Japanese accent. There's a deafening blast of fire and rage as Jin's flightsuit violently explodes off his body in a ten-foot radius, sections of the flightsuit streaking out in all directions like glowing orange shrapnel! The blast effect reaches all of the Flash's and leaves Jin standing there on a section of scorched earth wearing nothing but a small white loincloth tied around his waist!

Glyniss_McMasters chuckles that itself turning into a long drawn out fit of giggles as a finger comes up and tickles Aerith's tummy or tries to...giggling as she does..." Ohh I akno' wh' yer wan' ter go ter don' athin' I don'"

Robert~Darklord whistles as Jin's flightsuit goes off his body, his eyes examining the physique of the man as he was impressed. "I'd sure like to get him alone sometime like that"

[Flash_Guardian ] All five Flashes drop their jaws simultaneously at the violent display as the flightsuit is quickly shredded and sent flying at them. All at once, they begin to twist and turn through the air, attempting to dodge the flaming bits of expensive suit. Three of the Flashes succeed. Two others aren't so lucky, quickly winking out of existence, leaving three Flashes remaining. "Two can play at this game," Flash quickly says, bringing another of his magics to bear with much haste. >

Jin-Saotome 's what you would call 'athletic', with no sign of bulging brutish muscles whatsoever. In fact he looks a bit on the slimmer side without his flightsuit, well toned tho with firey energy blazing around his fists. Maybe he does aerobics or dances as a chipndale somewhere for exercise...

[Flash_Guardian ] The Flashes hands all start at their middles, palms apart and facing each other, a slight reddish glow coming to light between them suspended in midair, like a spark from a fire. Slowly a swift wind seems to swirl around the Flashes, whipping their capes, clothing, and hair about. "Flame shield!" Three voices say in unison. The Flashes concentrate, then lashes their arms to the side rapidly, flinging the sparks forward in the wind that surrounds them, and the air itself seems to immolate and catch fire. All three Flashes are now wreathed in red hot flames. They and their clothing are now impervious to flames, a necessary precaution of the spell.

Aerith scowls a little. "Stop laughing and -put me down-!"

Glyniss_McMasters grins broadly trying hard to keep the fit of sudden giggles from once more erupting......twirling her about as she swings her a little....nodding as she continues giggling....unsure even why she's laughing let alone at what....." I' kno' awha' ter do wit' yer....." lifting up Flash's bag of holding opening it up before pouting trying to remember where Flash put a certain object fer a certain person...

Aerith kicks, still, trying to get away.. alas... the weakness of being only 6 inches tall...

Robert~Darklord yawns as he is asleep in the cart, the fight not exciting him at all

Glyniss_McMasters shakes Aerith a little more....flittering between chuckling and giggling.....her nose suddenly poking into the opening of the bag and sniffing.....glancing over to the fairy she's wiggling a little....." Don' athin' Flas' be happ' ifna I ge' yer in ter......I kno' " slinging the bag over her shoulder she stands....getting up the metal unlocking as she stands and begins limping over to Robert Darklord......laughing and giggling as she holds the fairy out in front of her. Reaching Darklord she drops the little creature on him laughing as she turns limping off...hand over her mouth trying to stifle the sounds

BenjaminBlue allows himself to take a seat on one of the many benches down below and removes his cap from his head, looking deeply into the violet jewel that adorned his hat pin. Without so much as a word, Blue took his hankerchief and resumed polishing. It was one of his favorite tinkets and it showed as he worked to give it a more brilliant shine. He no worries about the fight for now. His prayer had created a buffer zone around the arena to give him warning of any danger. It would not stop anything from getting through, but instead only pause the threat for only a second to allow people to move out of the way. A force shield would have inturrupted the fight and that would be unacceptable.

Aerith is dropped, spinning and landing softly on delicate feet on Robert's dozing form.. fluttering her wings, a small cloud of violet glittery dust is released as she floats up and back towards her giggle-possessed friend.. if Darklord breathes the dust, something will happen, random again)

Glyniss_McMasters is softly humming chuckling and giggling....pausing as she scans the area eyes narrowing as they settle on Flash arm rising to wave at him broadly grinning before looking over to where she had last seen Bluey boy....patting Flash's pouch or whatever....frowning slightly as she wiggles her jaw a bit the damn thing was beginning to ache with the amount of giggles she had been doing

Robert~Darklord doesn't breathe in the dust, as he has stopped breathing period for some strange reason. More than likely his dream is causing this, and he soon falls over and out of the cart, laying there as his body shows no motion. Someone needs to wake his ass up soon or he'll be a dead man