An attempt at an intro log

[manforflowers]

Who: Inigo and you ♥
What: Trying to be a coolguy
Where: Outside on campus or in the city
When: July 8th
Warnings: Fighting, sad attempts at flirting

What an ominous sky. The more he stared at it, the more it seemed to feel like he escaped one apocalyptic landscape, only to jump willingly into the arms of another. What else could he do, though? The vision that had appeared to him through that rift was no lie - the evil, purple goo was bubbling up in the city now, creating violent clones and destroying things in their wake. Someone had to protect the innocent townfolk from being overrun.

But Risen these were not. They were powerful, and regenerated quickly - wielding a sword only did so much to them, and he had to attack relentlessly. His missteps weren't many, but all the same they were costly. It was quickly wearing him down. Inigo wasn't sure how much longer he could keep fighting these clones... not alone, anyway.

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[leans in too close]

[magicdancer]

For being a fighting school, Shantae didn't have much chance to do any real fighting. At least until now. Attacking Shadow Bug monsters were held at bay by hair whips, kicks, and liberal use of her magic gear. She was going to have to recharge her fireball spell after this for sure.

She didn't even notice at first when Inigo appeared, ponytail cracking against Primids and sending them flying.

[manforflowers]

In a spinning, bladed somersault, the mercenary slammed into a monster that was charging at Shantae from the rear. Inigo bounced back from the strike and deftly landed on his feet beside her. And of course, he still had enough energy to flash her a dazzling smile - there was nothing a re-engergizing as the sight of a pretty girl.

"Well, hello there!" This was really his first time seeing Shantae in the heat of battle as well. Not that he thought she couldn't handle herself, but hey, strength in pairs, right? He certainly felt lighter on his feet already.

[magicdancer]

"Inigo!" she called out happily at the sight of her friend at her side. "You picked the perfect time to come back!" Well, the town was under attack by shadow creatures, but on the plus side, Inigo did get to save her and look pretty badass doing it. So it evened out.

She whirled around and swung her ponytail, cracking with magical energy against a Primid about to attack Inigo. "Just returning the favour! So did you just get back?"

[manforflowers]

"Not too long ago! It looked like the city could use a bit of help, so I just hopped on back."

He struck another Primid that was about to jump him with a spinning sweep of his blade. There was definitely a dance-like quality in the way he handled the sword - a rhythm and grace that wasn't found in most fighters.

"Besides, I missed the sight of your beauteous face! How could I stay away for long?"

[magicdancer]

Flames crackled about her fingers as she activated her fireball spell, throwing it at attackers in her path. Another Primid jumped for her over the fireball, and she retaliated by leaping, flipping backward with legs out to kick it out of the air. When she landed, she grinned back at the swordsman behind her. "Still throwing out compliments! I'm glad some things don't change!" she teased him.

[manforflowers]

It was rare to have a magic user who was also so physically skilled, but Inigo couldn't say he was surprised. When Shantae danced, she had an awe-inspiring power in her movements - a level of control and skill the likes of which he could only envy.

Of course, he couldn't very well let her have all the fun and glory. Looking cool in front of ladies was what he did best... sometimes. Occasionally. Well, almost never outside of battle.

Switching up his Silver Sword for his Killing Edge, he locked onto the Primid Shantae had kicked down. With a smirk, Inigo remarked, "Don't you know? I'm a man of passion!"

In one critical, precision strike, he sliced the Primid clean in half. Its cleaved body spewed up Shadow Bugs that quickly dissolved into the air as Inigo flashed a winning smile. "I always fight better when there's a girl behind me."

[magicdancer]

Shantae grinned. "Would you settle for fighting side by side?" she asked. Shantae and Inigo partnered up. Their support level went up.

[manforflowers]

Beaming, Inigo readied his blade once more and told her, "My lady, I would be honoured to have this dance."

Well, maybe it wasn't the kind of dancing he preferred to be doing, but it was as close as he'd get to ever having the courage to perform with anyone else nearby.

[magicdancer]

"Good, because you're about to get your chance," Shantae remarked. More and more Primids were attempting to circle the pair. "I've got this side," she said. "Let's watch each other's backs!"

She reached into her pockets and dug out her Pike Balls. Fortunately they still had some charge in them. She tossed the spiked balls into the air, causing them to start circling her like a spiked shield as she charged into battle.