[Tatsuma moves before he can even think, about this situation, about the reality of this place.
His other self had superhuman strength and speed, all for use against oni. He puts that to use now, making a mad dash in an attempt to put himself between the child and whatever this may be, the potential pain from such an act far from his mind in favor of protecting the others however he can.]
[As Tatsuma moves, he'll hear another voice cut through the night:
By the laws of magic, provision 82...ah? The voice wavers for a moment- whoever it was wasn't expecting Tatsuma to be there all of the sudden. But it quickly continues, after a change of plans. I decree Argent Armor!
As Tatsuma blocks the monster's assault, he'll notice his body has begun to glow bright. When the ghost hits him, whatever's coating Tatsuma repels it with ease, causing it to shriek in pain.]
Kenji...! [That's a voice Tatsuma will recognize- it's Roji, dashing over with a boy holding a glowing book not far behind. He rushes to the boy Tatsuma saved. The boy's fine- shaken, but fine. Roji looks up at Tatsuma with a grateful smile.] Thanks so much! Are you okay?
[The boy with the book has other concerns.
Hee hee. Looks like Kenji's got a knight in shining armor.
While that comes off as a bit condescending, he's regarding Tatsuma with a look of curiosity. But he doesn't have much time to focus on conversation right now- that ghost isn't down for the count just yet.]
[...Ah. That's interesting. Very interesting. He spares a glance at the others, but just that before he focuses his gaze on the ghost once more. His dream self doesn't have his gauntlets, but...]
If I fight it like this, will the spell keep affecting it?
[Not that he's going to stop acting as a meatshield for them anytime soon, but it's good to know how proactive he can be here.]
[The boy with the book raises an eyebrow at the fact that Tatsuma wants to keep this up. But he grins just as quickly.
Yeah, you've got time. Keep it distracted and I'll finish this.
In the meantime, Roji has managed to back Kenji away from the thick of danger.
W-What is that thing? Kenji whimpers.]
It's a ghost, Kenji. According to the files, that ghost once drank the blood of a hundred living souls... [Roji warily looks on at the boy, Muhyo, and Tatsuma as they face down the ghost.] It was too powerful to be destroyed, so a priest imprisoned it in that temple. [...] And you just broke the seal.
[The ghost doesn't seem to pleased with their conversation. And it's even less pleased to have its long-awaited meal taken away from it. It growls an eerie, ethereal growl. You'll pay for this... It threatens, inching closer to Tatsuma and Muhyo as it recovers.
She's been locked up a long time... Muhyo muses in response to Roji's explanation as he skims his book. Bet she's real hungry!
Eyes glowing red, the ghost suddenly lunges for Tatsuma.
[The thing about Tatsuma is, he's fast, and he demonstrates that now, ducking low for but a fleeting moment before popping up again with a hefty punch.
Hopefully this goes as well as it does on ghosts from his memories.]
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His other self had superhuman strength and speed, all for use against oni. He puts that to use now, making a mad dash in an attempt to put himself between the child and whatever this may be, the potential pain from such an act far from his mind in favor of protecting the others however he can.]
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By the laws of magic, provision 82...ah? The voice wavers for a moment- whoever it was wasn't expecting Tatsuma to be there all of the sudden. But it quickly continues, after a change of plans. I decree Argent Armor!
As Tatsuma blocks the monster's assault, he'll notice his body has begun to glow bright. When the ghost hits him, whatever's coating Tatsuma repels it with ease, causing it to shriek in pain.]
Kenji...! [That's a voice Tatsuma will recognize- it's Roji, dashing over with a boy holding a glowing book not far behind. He rushes to the boy Tatsuma saved. The boy's fine- shaken, but fine. Roji looks up at Tatsuma with a grateful smile.] Thanks so much! Are you okay?
[The boy with the book has other concerns.
Hee hee. Looks like Kenji's got a knight in shining armor.
While that comes off as a bit condescending, he's regarding Tatsuma with a look of curiosity. But he doesn't have much time to focus on conversation right now- that ghost isn't down for the count just yet.]
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If I fight it like this, will the spell keep affecting it?
[Not that he's going to stop acting as a meatshield for them anytime soon, but it's good to know how proactive he can be here.]
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Yeah, you've got time. Keep it distracted and I'll finish this.
In the meantime, Roji has managed to back Kenji away from the thick of danger.
W-What is that thing? Kenji whimpers.]
It's a ghost, Kenji. According to the files, that ghost once drank the blood of a hundred living souls... [Roji warily looks on at the boy, Muhyo, and Tatsuma as they face down the ghost.] It was too powerful to be destroyed, so a priest imprisoned it in that temple. [...] And you just broke the seal.
[The ghost doesn't seem to pleased with their conversation. And it's even less pleased to have its long-awaited meal taken away from it. It growls an eerie, ethereal growl. You'll pay for this... It threatens, inching closer to Tatsuma and Muhyo as it recovers.
She's been locked up a long time... Muhyo muses in response to Roji's explanation as he skims his book. Bet she's real hungry!
Eyes glowing red, the ghost suddenly lunges for Tatsuma.
I'll kill you!!]
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Hopefully this goes as well as it does on ghosts from his memories.]