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Week Zero
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On Monday morning, the sun rises on the sleepy village, and when the first ray of light touches the gates at each corner of the village, the previously tightly sealed doors open.

The barriers around the village fall, and leave it entirely open. Each cardinal direction will have a path exiting the village, taking the curious explorers who follow it on an adventure to new territories to be explored. They’ll find that each location that they arrive in appears to be associated with one of the elements. As the Signs had explained the day before, each of the participants in the game possesses an elemental assignment, whether they are aware of it or not.

When they approach the elemental areas, they’ll find themselves more in tune with their new powerset, as if the location invites them to take them out for a spin. The new areas appear to be perfect for training and learning how to use the new skills, or maybe if you’re curious you can discover which of those listed powers you’ve been granted.

Just try not to hurt yourself while you’re out there.

In addition, it seems now that more pieces of the core are being revealed, the river that runs through the village will begin to be dotted with small lanterns floating on the water. Some of them seem to be holding small notes. Try as you might to grab one, they’ll always just barely float out of reach.

Perhaps try sending one yourself and see what results you might get?

Occasionally in the village, you might hear the sound of drums and flutes - is that festival music? - though no matter how you search, you can’t find the source… yet.

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[ And this is the moment it occurs to Ookurikara that this guy? Might be a little creepy! But if he let every weird opponent (or ally, for that matter) bother him, he wouldn't be much of a warrior.

Once he's got both feet on the ground, he only waits a moment before deciding that Hisoka isn't taking the initiative. He doesn't mind taking it himself, then - so he dashes forward, smoothly transitioningredients from that defensive posture to an upward slash. ]

[It took Kara-chan so long to understand. Rest in pepperonis.

Hisoka keeps walking right up until Kara decides to attack instead. A smile curves his lips. Either way would have maybe entertained him, but there's something terribly delicious about the determination.

This time, he dodges without a whole lot of extra, but he still doesn't dive in to attack back? Kara can keep coming, and he'll keep dodging. He's kind of trolling probably.]

[ the problem is he's still at the "oh he's kind of weird" stage... he still doesn't truly understand lmao.

He immediately follows with a combination of three strikes, one right after the other. Ookurikara is known among the other swords for being ruthless to his foes on the battlefield and in sparring, and it shows in the efficiency with which he flows from one attack to the next. For what he lacks in grace, he can make up for in power and sheer determination.

That is, unless not a single one of his attacks will connect. But they're not even being deflected, and that realization brings a surge of annoyance with it. He didn't come here, didn't agree to this fight just to be played with. It's time to try a new tactic - he goes for the arm holding the dagger, but it's a feint. His blade will turn when Ookurikara manages to get close enough, with the point going right for Hisoka's neck.

He's also known for not having any restraint. Just for the record. ]

Yes... Just like that. Look at me with those eyes.

[The frustration is what brings out the things Hisoka loves most. Desperation and intent. Something a little harder than merely playing around, something a little more like life and death without quite getting there.

The feint tricks him because despite being very skilled, he isn't perfect. He realizes at the last second when the blade is coming for his neck. There isn't very much time to move, so he doesn't except to narrowly dodge.

It cuts a good, clean slice at the backside of the neck. The dagger, however, is turned around and pointed at Kara's chest, angled slightly upward.]

Very good.

[ What the hell is he talking about? What's wrong with his eyes?

...Well, it doesn't matter. After this attack lands, Ookurikara stops, holding this stance with the point of his blade at Hisoka's throat. Only his eyes move to acknowledge the dagger pointed at his own chest. He's been in tighter spots before, though he usually has backup from the rest of his expedition team.

A stalemate, then? His eyes go back to meet Hisoka's.

No.

Ookurikara doesn't know when to quit, so he's going to try knocking the dagger out of the way with the end of his sword's hilt, and jump back out of the dagger's range. there's no plan for follow up attacks just yet, so if he gets away, he'll settle back into a defensive stance. ]

[If he couldn't dodge the attack, he could likely tank it, but he does neither. The dagger falls and

his foot slides out to catch the hilt before it hits the ground, balancing it briefly before tossing it back up and catching it again. He now has three nice nicks: two from Kara and, surprisingly, a third along the right shoulder now that Kara is closer. He was already playing with a bad card hand apparently.]

Now that I'm excited. Let me return the favor.

[He throws the dagger without pomp or circumstance, but takes off immediately after. If and when Kara blocks, he better be ready for Hisoka to get in his personal space with some martial arts.]

[ As before, a simple, thrown dagger is easily blocked. Ookurikara barely has to think to do it - it's the charging clown that takes him by surprise.

That is to say, he's definitely not ready because he's a swordsman, not a martial artist, you fiend.

He hastily retreats, struggling to put enough distance between the two of them - Ookurikara is not a tantou, he can't use his sword properly when his foe is this close. He'll have to resort to using the flat of the blade and its sheath to block any attacks, while he tries to hold his ground. ]

[Like Kara, Hisoka doesn't know when to give up. He's not wild and rash. There's method in the madness. He's quick, but precise, focused. He simply doesn't... relent. Good stamina.

He keeps going without trying to trip Kara up, so clearly his plan isn't to win necessarily--yet--but to have fun. Draw it out, make Kara squirm. See what Kara will do when desperate...?]

[ This sure is an adjustment when you're used to an entirely different method of fighting. Ookurikara's retreat does slow, but it's more because he doesn't like running away from a fight than because he's found a way to deal with... this.

It's no surprise then, even to Ookurikara, that some of these blows hit. Hisoka may not be trying to trip him up, but the onslaught is enough that he does finally stumble - and maybe he can use this? He twists into a sidestep as soon as his footing is sure, aiming to both regain some distance and to get behind Hisoka to attempt another strike of his own. ]

[The only injuries Hisoka wants are ones he lets himself have. When Kara swings around and moves back to attack again, he quickly jumps away to put more distance between them.

Kara has a very good sword, but it's just not quite long enough...

He does turn to face Kara again, but there is no ready stance, no raised arms. He puts one hand on his hip.] If I keep going, I'll really have to ruin you...

But I want to save you and savor you for another time. ♥ I hope you don't mind if I go slow with you.

[ Is he... done? Just like that?

Eyes narrowed, Ookurikara straightens but doesn't relax completely. His sword is still held before him, still ready for any sudden movements. He'd be lying to say he wasn't starting to feel winded, though. He's strong, but he doesn't have the kind of stamina to keep going for much longer - not against a martial artist, at least. If he had his way, they'd keep going, but...

What is this guy even saying? Ookurikara is more than a little offended that anyone thinks they can "ruin" him, but the rest of it...? ]

If you want to play games, you can find someone else.

[ He's still annoyed by all that dodging, honestly. Stop messing around already. ]

No games. I'll fight you.

[He's done, just like that. Hisoka does what he wants? He's living his best life.] Let's not use up the fun in one go, though, hm? We may be here for a while. [He'll be bored without entertainment.]

I'll come see you again. I have something to ask you.

[ Ugh. Ookurikara hates it when they just quit, but fine. The sword goes back into the sheath, then, but he doesn't turn away just yet. ]

What?

[ Don't beat around the bush - just ask. ]

[His free hand rises to put a finger over his lips.] It's a secret. [Honestly? Hisoka also hates when he's feeling good and people just quit. Fight solidarity.

But he wants to have fun with Kara longer! So! Compromise.

The same hand gives Kara a sort of flicked wave, and he turns to leave.] See you soon. ♣

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