Day 2 [Early Evening] Test Your Might

[Matsu Nintoku]

In the Empire few things are as dangerous as aggravating a Matsu. Nintoku fury was showing as his body tensed up, his knuckles turning bone white as he dug his nails into his palm. The fact that her strength and technique were non existent only added salt to the wound to his pride.

He took a deep breathe, closing his eyes. He was furious, yes, but he was not about to stoop down to the level of a Mantis. His eyes set on Butaj and he nodded, expecting the Moto to simply toss away the girl.

He would deal with her in due time.

---

Stepping back

[Moto Butaj]

In a show of preponderant force Butaj tosses Yuzuki away with ease, making her fly like a starfish-shaped something before she thuds off the ring.

Day 2 - EE - Butaj Wrassles Yuzuki: Control - Str/Jiujutsu, Shinjo Tech, VP - TN15: 5d10o10k4+2 36 - Throw into Prone

"Is Yuzuki happy enough now?" He smirks.

(If there is Round 2 Butaj delays Initiative to let her rise)

[Soshi Yuuru]

She has no fan, nor the habit of using one, but the hand Saksaha reflexively presses to her lips conceals their expression just as effectively. The corresponding lift of her eyebrows isn't hidden--but on its own it is somewhat harder to read.

"I did not see until now that I was making a bargain with a price." Oh, wait, was this what everybody meant about Scorpions? Oh!

"You know, since I have already been introduced to Bayushi-san, I do not really need a middle-man for this transaction, Soshi-san. So... let us not begin on such terms. I might enjoy hearing about your adventures. Isn't that enough?"

He smiled and nodded, "That is more than enough. Not everyone loves my tales of the Shinomen. Not all are accustomed to hearing about its dangers. But if you are willing to listen to them, I'll be more than happy to share. I only hope you will share something of your own adventures with me. Not as a trade, but as the start of an amicable potential friendship."

[Yuzuki]

Yuzuki rises, looking a bit perplexed.

"Thought it was to three?"

She seemed ready for more, as she adopted a slightly more defensive stance while she was vulnerable.

init 15
stance: defense
atn: 18
simple atactions to rise and speak

[Matsu Yurio]

Yurio actually looked somewhat disappointed when his cousin stepped back, but the slight frown was lost as he watched Butaj tossed the Mantis woman out of the ring with consummate ease.

[Moto Butaj]

"As Yuzuki wishes."

Butaj smiles a little less as he focuses on applying a more brutal lock that may twist her arm into flopping on the floor, showcasing another aspect of Bariqu rather than just throws.

Day 2 - EE - Butaj Wrassles Yuzuki Again: Knockdown - Ag/Jujitsu, FA - TN28 (2R): 7d10o10k5 33

But his grip turns out to be on the weaker side.

Day 2 - EE - Butaj Wrassles Yuzuki Again: Knockdown - Strength: 3d10o10 13

It hurts a little though.

Day 2 - EE - Butaj Wrassles Yuzuki Again: Damage: 3d10o10l1 3

[Ide Amaya]

In the Empire few things are as dangerous as aggravating a Matsu. Nintoku fury was showing as his body tensed up, his knuckles turning bone white as he dug his nails into his palm. The fact that her strength and technique were non existent only added salt to the wound to his pride.

He took a deep breathe, closing his eyes. He was furious, yes, but he was not about to stoop down to the level of a Mantis. His eyes set on Butaj and he nodded, expecting the Moto to simply toss away the girl.

He would deal with her in due time.

---

Stepping back

Ide trained in reading the body language of others, though Amaya was still in the early stages of her schooling, but it didn't take an Ide to read the tension that corded through the Lion's body. The fact that he had removed his upper garment meant that the carriage of his shoulders and neck were plain for anyone who cared to observe and Amaya did care.

She folded her fan as she softly approached the fury in a man's skin, drawing closer the way one might near an angry dog... or lion. She reached out and gently touched the folded fan to one of Matsu's fists. "Lion-Sama?" her voice was soft and delicate, much like her small frame.

[Yuzuki]

"Oh..."

Suddenly her arm was put into a lock

"this allowed too?"

Butaj would find that he had difficulty immediately forcing her down to the floor. Despite her looks, Yuzuki was pretty strong after all.

Whether he would succeed on the follow-through, remained to be seen.


Contested Strength, TN13: 3d10o10 13
Contested Strength, re-roll due to tie: 3d10o10 9

[Moto Butaj]

It looks like their strengths were evenly matched, his hold almost, almost breaking her resilience... but not yet there!

Day 2 - EE - Butaj Wrassles Yuzuki Again: Knockdown - Strength Reroll (Tie): 3d10o10 9

[Yuzuki]

Yuzuki continued trying to escape the hold.

Contested Strength, 2nd re-roll due to tie: 3d10o10 16

[Matsu Nintoku]

The pitiful performance from the Mantis only irritated him further; reining his anger was difficult but nothing he wasn't used as a Matsu. There would be plenty of time to deal with her afterwards.

The unexpected touch made his tense up slightly before turning to the source. He stared blankly at her for a few moments before realizing he was without his top which prompted him to quickly don back his top, his cheeks tinting with pink. He had been completely oblivious to the amount of women inside the dojo.

"Unicorn-san." he blurted out as he regained his composure.

[Matsu Yurio]

Kuge ignored for now Yurio was enjoying the bout.

"Go on! Throw him!!!!"

[Ide Amaya]

Amaya blushed as watched the fluid movement of the Lion's muscles under the skin as he redressed, but she gathered herself and bowed politely. "Forgive me, I did not mean to startle you. This one is Ide Amaya, are you well?"

[Moto Butaj]

And she succceeds, Butaj's strength apparently sapping after long wrassling!

Day 2 - EE - Butaj Wrassles Yuzuki Again: Knockdown - Strength Reroll (Tie Again!): 3d10o10 6

(Not delaying Initiative this time).

But he does not relent and introduces another one right after, not letting the Mantis slip away far!

Day 2 - EE - Butaj Wrassles Yuzuki Yet Again: Knockdown - Ag/Jujitsu, FA - TN28 (2R): 7d10o10k5 39

Though it turns out to be more painful than he intends!

Day 2 - EE - Butaj Wrassles Yuzuki Yet Again: Knockdown - Damage: 3d10o10l1 7

Will it be enough for her to relent this time?

Day 2 - EE - Butaj Wrassles Yuzuki Yet Again: Knockdown - Strength: 3d10o10 17

[Matsu Nintoku]

"Matsu Nintoku" he answered as he returned the greeting "I am as well as I could be."