Return of the Monster Masters (IC)

[mrblah]

Celeste followed behind her new companions, optimistic in their chances and ready to combat whatever comes at them. She found the kick to the door to be an appropriate entrance, and seemed all the more motivated to do battle with the entire party of women around her - when the poison trap went off, quickly taking two of her allies. Noticing their reactions, she attempted to suck in and hold her breath until the poison faded away, but it was too late. The moment she inhaled, a great deal of the poisonous fumes entered her lungs, and she quickly found out that the poison was an effective one. She coughed and spluttered, trying to clear her lungs of what felt like a great deal of smoke entering it, to no avail. She silently swore to herself, knowing this was something she'd just have to deal with now.

[Nobudi]

The first trap was easily enough avoided: the knob gave away its true nature seconds before she activated it. A good kick bypassed it with no problem. The second trap was layered right next to the first, so she couldn't tell that it was booby trapped. As poisonous gas entered her lungs, she could feel it begin to eat away at her veins. Only her self- discipline kept her from doubling over and retching. "Door. Trapped," she grit out as she gas ate away at her slowly. "Didn't expect... trap on top of that."

[Littlemankitten]

Saya backed away from the door a little once the crackling started. Traps right off the bat, well that was to be expected. Once the door opened she coincidently sneezed and covered her face plate right as the poisonous gas filled the air. She took a few deep breaths to fill her lungs with the normal air still inside her armor and held her breath until the gas dissipated enough were she felt comfortable to uncover her face plate. "Looks like we're going to have to be extra careful around here... So which door next? I say left side."

[Urhr93]

Sae felt it unthinkable that those vanguards would find it safe to give the archer their back while not only knowing nothing about her but also with the suspicion of her being one of this place's entities... did some water get into their heads? Or were they just idiots?
She seriously considered such possibilities, yet mouthed no disapproval for their choices... after all if the tanks were ok with giving their back to her, who was she to question their choice? Let them do as they pleased, at most the ex-mercenary would just bolt once things went bad and shit hit the fan.

Now... albeit she thought so and despite those girl feeling safe with a possible back-stabber safeguarding their back, it didn't mean she'd also put herself in an easily ambushable position, so instead of walking exactly in the middle among the front and back rows, she'd place herself right in front of piai and diagonally from Celeste, at the same time keeping her guard up for any possible hostile action from the female.

Maybe because of this choice or maybe because she was just that good, once they were smoked by the gas Sae reacted promptly, pushing herself away from the thick of it and holding her breath till the poison was gone, then returning to her position and waiting for the vanguard to lead forward.

[Nobudi]

Although the poison was hurting and weakening her, Ariana had little choice but to force herself to think. The most prudent course of action of a dungeon dive: knowing where one was within the labyrinth. Keeping track of where one was paramount when it came to surviving, as they had to remember how they got there to bail out if necessary. Keeping to the left was a good idea to keep track of where one was. "Left as well," she rasped. "Anyone wish to say otherwise?"

[Mark3000]

Status:

Spoiler (click to show/hide):

Chiyuki Lin: 23/25 (Poisoned, -2HP for next two turns)
Sae Yoake: 20/20
Saya Monaki: 28/28
Ariana Ludwig: 21/23 (Poisoned, -2HP for next two turns)
Piai: 13/15 (Poisoned, -2HP for next two turns)
Celeste: 14/16 (Poisoned, -2HP for next two turns)

With the direction set, you move through the left door as you continue through the dungeon. While you don't seem to run into anymore traps, you enter a strange room. It seemed to be a place of worship with an altar at the centre of it. The room radiates with magic as if it was being sent deeper into the dungeon. Scanning the room, your eyes fall on a well armed warrior in heavy armor.

Turn order (Speed, Can post in any order, will consider actions in this order)

Spoiler (click to show/hide):

Chiyuki Lin: 20
Sae Yoake: 20
Celeste: 17
Wilmont, the Dark Knight: 16
Piai: 12
Saya Monaki: 10
Ariana Ludwig: 10

Your group and the Dark Knight lock eyes. Rising up, it seems like a battle is unavoidable.

[mrblah]

It looked like it was time to fight. Celeste wasn't so sure she'd be of much help with the poison still affecting her, but she had to try regardless of her status. She moved a bit to the side, getting into a better position where she'd have a clearer line of vision and be far enough to not get targeted. Hopefully. She aimed her bow at the knight, locking onto her target and preparing to fire. Which was a little more difficult than usual considering that she had to resist coughing from the poisonous gas. Damned poison.