Re: Inexorable Altercation [Round II - Armada]
08-23-2010, 09:45 PM
Originally posted on MSPA by Kaitostrike.
Felix had but a moment to react; unfortunately for him, he was too deep in thought to really comprehend what had just happened. He was too encompassed by his musings of the girl to actually realize that she was falling. If he was any average brain-dead hero, then he could have easily dodged; or rather, attempt to catch her. But, being the great intellectual he is, his meditation kept him from quickly reacting. Oh the pains of being a genius. Very literal pains.
He was at an impasse. Having a female land on top of you is not nearly as inviting as it sounds. His first thought was to shove her off; This would come off as rude. He could try to pick her up. Afraid my back isn't quite up for that right now. Either way, time was ticking, and the witch was just beginning to react to her situation.
Fifteen feet doesn't seem that far of a distance, but that changes when you are talking about vertical distance. She had braced herself for impact, but her fall was broken by something. She couldn't care less what it was at the moment; she was just thankful it was there.
As she began to set herself up, she realized just what she had landed on. Hey it's that villain guy from earlier- hey wait a minute. "Uh, hi. Nice seeing you here. You come here often?"
"Nah, just every once in a while."
The two collected themselves as Felix began to speak. "Ahem. As I intended to do before our little fiasco, I would like to talk to you about the competition. As has been made plainly obvious, we aren't going to leave alive by dawdling around and saying 'Let's be friends' . Quite frankly, I'm sure most of us here would gladly shed a little blood for a chance out of here. That's why I need your help." "What could you possibly need me for? And just why should I listen to you?"
Felix paused for a moment as he articulated his next thought. "I sense much latent potential in you. In addition, you seem to be one of the most sensible. As for why you should listen to me..." He held out his hand, as a smile formed on his face. "I guess you'll just have to trust me."
Felix had but a moment to react; unfortunately for him, he was too deep in thought to really comprehend what had just happened. He was too encompassed by his musings of the girl to actually realize that she was falling. If he was any average brain-dead hero, then he could have easily dodged; or rather, attempt to catch her. But, being the great intellectual he is, his meditation kept him from quickly reacting. Oh the pains of being a genius. Very literal pains.
He was at an impasse. Having a female land on top of you is not nearly as inviting as it sounds. His first thought was to shove her off; This would come off as rude. He could try to pick her up. Afraid my back isn't quite up for that right now. Either way, time was ticking, and the witch was just beginning to react to her situation.
Fifteen feet doesn't seem that far of a distance, but that changes when you are talking about vertical distance. She had braced herself for impact, but her fall was broken by something. She couldn't care less what it was at the moment; she was just thankful it was there.
As she began to set herself up, she realized just what she had landed on. Hey it's that villain guy from earlier- hey wait a minute. "Uh, hi. Nice seeing you here. You come here often?"
"Nah, just every once in a while."
The two collected themselves as Felix began to speak. "Ahem. As I intended to do before our little fiasco, I would like to talk to you about the competition. As has been made plainly obvious, we aren't going to leave alive by dawdling around and saying 'Let's be friends' . Quite frankly, I'm sure most of us here would gladly shed a little blood for a chance out of here. That's why I need your help." "What could you possibly need me for? And just why should I listen to you?"
Felix paused for a moment as he articulated his next thought. "I sense much latent potential in you. In addition, you seem to be one of the most sensible. As for why you should listen to me..." He held out his hand, as a smile formed on his face. "I guess you'll just have to trust me."