( video; ) un: aeacinos

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[ So there's only so much training Aeacinos can do on his own, which is why you all get a video of a half human half snake man curled up and lounging near what appears to by the perimeter guard barracks. ]

Would anyone care for a spar? Weapons and magic are both acceptable to use. I feel myself restless without much to do in terms of fighting. It is strange to go so long without having a war to think about.

[ And his tail mimics his own thoughts on the matter, restless and...just impatient seeming. Though his expression turns thoughtful as he pauses to think on something. ]

Back at home I did not have many...hobbies either. So perhaps if you have any ideas on some that would be most appreciated. I am not sure what to really do to pass the time here. But fighting is always something that is enjoyable for me. I am curious to know what you all do to keep yourselves entertained here, if it is not too much trouble to speak of.

[ How many people is he going to get shit posted by...we just don't know. ]

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[smokedout]

[He considers it for a moment... he doesn't want to go back to the riverbank, but he does like the idea of seeing the snake in the water again. There's something very sultry about that image.]

I'll meet you by the riverbank... shouldn't be too hard to track you down.

[And within twenty minutes, he's teleported onto one of the docks. At least it's not the same spot as he lost his skin in.. but the familiar scenery is still a little unnerving.]

[illusionistic]

[ And in the water he shall be, given how long it takes Dodger to show. It's all pretty silent when Dodger arrives and Aeacinos doesn't appear to be around.

He was beginning to wonder if the other had gotten cold feet. But his thoughts are proven wrong once he sees Dodger from beneath the water's surface. He'll swim up to the top coming out of the water with a huff as he moves closer to the dock, his body extending into the air, as he eyes Dodger with an amused glint in his eyes. He moves to get out then though because fighting in the water would be rather unfair. The water glistens off his scales in the light and he'll eye Dodger curiously as he moves onto land. ]

I was beginning to wonder if you were to show. [ He'll get dressed again, the water sliding clear off his person with a mere flick of his wrist and it'll form into a small ball as he tosses it back into the calm surface of the lake. Now that he's completely dry they can totally begin. ]

You are fine with using magic, yes? Or would you rather we simply fight with strength alone? I do not care which.

[smokedout]

[Dodger looks almost disappointed when the water balls up and leaves Aeacinos' skin, taking away that attractive gleam. He lets out a huff of laughter then, and flames dance around his fingers as he holds a hand up demonstratively.]

Magic, sure. No problem. [He shrugs.] Let's put some stakes in place - whoever loses has to ah, service the other one. Sound good?

[He doubts the naga will have an issue with it, but he still waits for a confirmation before dropping into a fighting stance, letting Aeacinos take the first move.]

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[ Aeacinos has no problems with either of those requests. His fanged grin only widens a little at the last part. ] Very well.

[ And with that he'll move in for the first strike. Despite his size, what Dodger will soon find out, is that Aeacinos is very fast. Of course he was created for battle so he has little in ways of flaws when it comes to it. He moves almost in a blur as he covers the distance between the two of them in a fraction of a second. His tail coming up from the side as he uses it to knock Dodger back should he fail to move away in time.

The water at the rivebank's side will slosh and rise up forming into sharp edges that follow Dodger's trajectory. They're not sharp enough to cut or stab but they will bruise. ]

[smokedout]

[Dodger is a little surprised by the speed, but he sort of expects that from a snake. Thankfully, teleporting gives him a brief window of slowed time to get his bearings. When Aeacinos' tail comes toward him he disappears, seeming to burst into sparks, and the sparks shoot off to the side before reforming into Dodger's shape. A moment later he teleports again, reappearing much closer as his fist is engulfed in flames, to aim a punch at Aeacinos' stomach. And if he's lucky he can get all that done before the water catches up to him, but he'll have little time to avoid them after.]

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[ The teleporting is something interesting and new and Aeacinos lets out a growl of pleased amusement as Dodger uses it. This will be a good fight, he can tell already. The punch aimed at his stomach will connect but Aeacinos doesn't seem too bothered by it, even if it does make him sway backwards from the force and the heat of Dodger's flames. He still continues with his own advances, taking a deep breath as he commands the water with a flick of his wrist.

The water spouts that come up from behind Dodger will try to wrap around his arms and legs, as Aeacinos pulls his own fist back to try and land a hit to Dodger's jaw. Aeacinos is...holding back so much, but even that punch will definitely leave a bruise after all is said and done. At least he didn't outright snap Dodger's jaw, which is what would have happened otherwise. ]

That little trick of yours is impressive.

[smokedout]

[Dodger is a little surprised that he can't knock Aeacinos back very far, but he'll just have to work around that. He's about to make another move when the water wraps around him, and he lets out a grunt of shock before Aeacinos' fist connects with his face and he yelps like a kicked dog.]

Not all I got up my sleeve...

[He teleports again, bringing some of the water with him but breaking it awkwardly from Aeacinos' control, instead just getting his pants and bandages soaked. He wipes the blood from his now-split lip, and curls his hands into fists as he braces himself for another attack.]

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[ Aeacinos is built heavier and more sturdy than those Dodger has fought before. He's also all muscle so that might also be why. He lets out an amused chuckle before he brings up his tail to side swipe Dodger, rotating his body with the motion and hopefully Dodger can dodger it, because it'll hurt if he connects and sends him skidding across the ground a few feet away.

But Aeacinos will follow through and dart forward, claws extended, so as to swipe at Dodger's midsection. ]

Then show me what else you have! Do not go easy on my behalf. [ Aeacinos sounds like he's having fun at least. ]

[smokedout]

See, that'd take all the fun out of it.

[He teleports again as the tail comes toward him, reappearing again just as Aeacinos's claws should connect. Instead he's grabbed onto his wrist with both hands, searing the flesh as he grips it and ducks toward the ground. A second later Aeacinos will feel the world explode in sparks, and a second later- he's falling, from nearly the height of a small building.

Unfortunately, there is a very good reason Dodger rarely teleports upward - he has no idea how to land. So once he's released Aeacinos he just awkwardly tumbles a few feet away. He's not hurt much, but he's definitely dazed.]

[illusionistic]

[ Being teleported is a new feeling to him but if he's shocked or surprised his expression doesn't show it at all. This was almost like taking a portal between his world and Earth when he had. It was quicker though and not as disorienting, but he still takes a moment to get his bearings, summoning up a huge wave of water from the riverbank to encase him in a giant orb of water. It helps with breaking his fall and also mitigating some of the pain from his seared skin.

His smile is sharp though once the water breaks and Aeacinos is free. He'll hold out a hand and Dodger might feel a spike of ice cold rising up from his feet into his legs. The encroaching ice moves fast and it'll be thick so even with his fire it'll take a minute or two to melt. It's just enough time for Aeacinos to move forward, body outstretched behind him and moving fast.

He'll be up on Dodger in a matter of seconds with an icicle like spear in his hand as he moves in a motion to almost strike Dodger but instead he'll just get the tip of it dangerously close to Dodger's neck, enough for him to feel the cold radiating off of it. ] Impressive.

[smokedout]

[He's stuck open to the attack, letting out a shocked noise as the ice encases him. Before long he's glowing red with heat, and steam errupts from the shell as he manages to shove the ice aside, coughing and sputtering. Instinctively he freezes when the icicle nearly touches his neck... but the adrenaline has definitely got him excited, and he lets out a laugh as he gets his bearings again.]

Pretty cool...

[He can't help it okay. With a somewhat shaken motion, he grabs the tip of the spear and melts it into a blunt end, his hand still glowing with heat like molten iron.

And a moment later he's brought up both of his hands, blasting out a jet of flames with a deafening roar of burning air.]

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[ The roar of fire is the only thing he hears and sees, expression shifting subtly into surprise for a moment before his tail rises up to block the attack. His scales deflect most of the flames as he conjures up more water to sneak around from behind Dodger and hit him in his side.

He'll move around the fire, dipping underneath it with a lithe grace not uncommon for a snake, as he moves in for another slash attack. ]