[Game Thread] Pokerole Mystery Dungeon: Primal Shadows

[Lord Windos]

Platina had put up with a lot of things so far on this Quest. Impertinence from Lord Umbreon, ominous prophetic dreams from a Dragon God, the revelation that she was partners with Humans, dealing with the over eagerness and foolishness of her own team, rudeness from Madame Twintales, and fighting the very Gods themselves and other disasters incarnate. Her reactions varied in their severity and irritation, but thus far she has managed to keep herself in control and nerves steady (or regain it quickly, as was the case with Tornadous). Such was only proper and expected from an Adventurer of any kind, my less a lady like herself! So, the shiny bird has keep her temper in check, leashed her emotions, and did her level best to act professionally and with great decorum, no matter how much she was sorely tested to drop all pretenses of civility and give the foolish and impudent a real piece of her mind.

However. However. Everyone has their limits. Everyone has their sore points. And everyone has a point where their tolerance wears out. 

Everything up until now? Irritating, but ultimately tolerable. If barely so. 

Getting so bluntly and thoughtlessly condescended and insulted by Rhyperior, to be looked upon as a mere infant despite the respect she shown him and how she has proved herself as a competent Adventurer? Her very Pride and nature being attack so brusquely?

That was the tipping point.

.....

.....Or it would be, were it not for Kogeki to boldly make plans to possibly sacrificing himself for the greater good of the mission/group, and the rest of Team absolutely laying into him for his decision. The resulting emotionally charge scene and the spiritual shinobi's tearful gratitude towards his friends and associates just.....causes Platina to visibly deflate, as she just awkwardly stood away and shuffled around watching them all with a look of supreme discomfort and morbid interest. She was no longer on the verge of having a spectacular meltdown; honestly she didn't even know how to begin to feel about this.....moment.

Still, despite it all, the shiny bird held resentment towards Rhyperior for his callous treatment of her status, much to her shame. She very well couldn't just lash out of him in pure indignation now, given the atmosphere and her own lack of blinding anger, but she felt he deserved some pushback for his thoughtlessness none the less. He couldn't just get away with his slight, surely. 

Hmm.....perhaps she could go about expressing/venting her frustration in another way? Thinking on Kogeki's own willingness to do what was needed for the team, but in a tamer manner....yes, yes, that might just work.

While the rest of the Team was busy the ironclad avian turned to face the rocky kaiju, letting out a polite cough and trying to regain her composure (to a limited degree of success). 

"Well....that happened, I suppose. I didn't expect my Team to have such a.....fretful occasion, as it were. Still, it shows how willing we are to go stand with each other and ensure our prosperity, even if those measures can be a bit extreme at times. *Ahem* In light of that, I have a request to make of you, Rhyperior: please have a duel against me. A serious one. I've felt that I've been on the verge of gaining great power, and need just the tiniest push to bring me over that threshold. Which would be most helpful to have against the myraid dangers in this Mystery Dungeon, regardless of who we end up facing. Do not worry about knocking me out - I have supplies to patch me up to full health, and their loss won't significantly impact my own future performance or plans, let alone anyone else. *Bows* So please fight me, Rhyperior."

'Orders': Have Platina attempt to get a Duel/Spar with Rhyperior! If he accepts, she'll lead off with a Steel Wing to the face against Rhyperior, then try to Peck and Strike him in the eyes. All those Moves use DEX (4) + Fight (2) + Brawl (2) -2/4/6 (Remember, Pain doesn't affect her Rolls due to Keen Eye!) , and her STR is 2. If she survives a single attack from him I will be surprised! While this is a somewhat suspect thing to do in the light of what Kogeki got chewed out for, trust me when I have a good reason for picking a fight with the OP NPC guys!