Clearly, you'd be better off just getting the hell away from there.
[ That's... not what he expected to happen? But, okay. He will try an ice attack next - too bad it kind of sucks, even if he does try to power it with darkness. Sadness.
... Which is about all he's going to do. Some part of him is just considering ditching this guy for a bit. Maybe let the tiger wear itself out and attack when it isn't looking. ]
[ Like a Hammer. Unfortunately, standing this close is only going to get him killed. He can acknowledge that. He's... reluctant to leave Cynthia's side, even if she's...
... Well, he's reluctant to leave her side, but survival is his priority here. Once he's certain the Tiger is distracted, he abandons the remains of his spear and—spots the ice attack. He takes several quick, but cautious steps backward to try and get more space between him and the tiger. ] We... could try to make use of the staff. They'll make for poor shields, but they may distract the beast long enough for us to make our escape.
[ Yes, he hates this plan and it's obvious from his tone. ]
The ice is also an effective distraction. But it is only that: a distraction. Eventually the tiger will shake off the ice, and even the wound on its neck is starting to heal.
Calling for backup might be a good idea. Especially given how that ice came really close to damaging the resort, which is a big no-no.]
I need you with me. [ Frowning deeply as he says this. Needing someone, anyone, to survive hurts his pride deeply. Running hurts his pride. Leaving Cynthia hurts his pride.
This whole scenario is one big emotional "fuck you" to him. ] Staff! You're needed—come, now! Stand between us!
[ Are they going to show up? He... has no idea, but he's yelling for them even as he dashes over to Vanitas and tries to lift him up over his shoulder. This is a bad plan. The worst plan. ]
The tiger pounces, and while its pounce does not hit either of the two boys, it lands dangerously close. Close enough to knock Gerome off balance, if he doesn't brace himself. And probably make him drop Vanitas.
He's been avoiding letting people find out he can still do this ability, but... Desperate times, desperate measures, etc.
Vanitas stares at the tiger as he calls on the darkness. He's not even hesitating as he scrambles to his feet... and then starts to bodily drag Gerome through the darkness corridor. But corridors take a bit to close.
Even if he is closing it as he tries dragging Gerome through it, his hand on the guy's back as he pushes. ]
[ Damn, he thought the staff would buy more time than that— Wait, what is that—!? ]
No, what are you—!? [ He is sluggish about moving but if he has to choose between a big dark portal and a rampaging tiger? He's going to choose the dark portal. It's... possibly, probably, safe enough if someone is trying to pull him through it. ]
As the portal closes, the tiger will get one last, powerful swipe of its paw at Vanitas and Gerome. Vanitas will take the brunt of the attack, but Gerome will be hit by it too. The razor-sharp claws cut through everything- cloth, metal, fibers, you name it- and leave nasty gashes in their wake.
Congrats on surviving, but you may need medical attention to stay alive.]
[ Vanitas has one hell of a pain tolerance, but even he's letting out a cry as those claws slice through him.
His thoughts are screaming that they should get somewhere that isn't here - somewhere there's a healer, somewhere they'd be safe...
... The safest place he knows is Roxas' room.
Unfortunately, he's not doing so hot and the corridor doesn't function quite the same way in this resort? Yeah, let's go with that. Either way, they wind up just outside of Roxas' room. He's going to be collapsing onto the floor as soon as they get there. ]
[ He's felt the sharp pain of biting claws tearing through his flesh before but usually he has more time to brace himself. He considers it a personal failing that he didn't anticipate this—not that he has long to regret it. After all, it's hard to concentrate on much of anything when you're crying out in pain.
Too disoriented to support himself (and, frankly, in too much pain), he topples to the ground with Vanitas once they exit the corridor. Blearily, he can make out that they're still in the resort. More than that he doesn't even try to discern, instead he tries to put a hand onto Vanitas' shoulder to shake him. It probably doesn't work, he probably passes out from the pain right after but, hey.
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[ That's... not what he expected to happen? But, okay. He will try an ice attack next - too bad it kind of sucks, even if he does try to power it with darkness. Sadness.
... Which is about all he's going to do. Some part of him is just considering ditching this guy for a bit. Maybe let the tiger wear itself out and attack when it isn't looking. ]
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[ Like a Hammer. Unfortunately, standing this close is only going to get him killed. He can acknowledge that. He's... reluctant to leave Cynthia's side, even if she's...
... Well, he's reluctant to leave her side, but survival is his priority here. Once he's certain the Tiger is distracted, he abandons the remains of his spear and—spots the ice attack. He takes several quick, but cautious steps backward to try and get more space between him and the tiger. ] We... could try to make use of the staff. They'll make for poor shields, but they may distract the beast long enough for us to make our escape.
[ Yes, he hates this plan and it's obvious from his tone. ]
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MODS pick 1 - rolls 7
The ice is also an effective distraction. But it is only that: a distraction. Eventually the tiger will shake off the ice, and even the wound on its neck is starting to heal.
Calling for backup might be a good idea. Especially given how that ice came really close to damaging the resort, which is a big no-no.]
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You go find some, then. I'll stay here and distract it.
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This whole scenario is one big emotional "fuck you" to him. ] Staff! You're needed—come, now! Stand between us!
[ Are they going to show up? He... has no idea, but he's yelling for them even as he dashes over to Vanitas and tries to lift him up over his shoulder. This is a bad plan. The worst plan. ]
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And then they immediately disappear. Hm.
But the tiger is done playing with the ice, and its attention is turned back on the pair in front of it.
GEROME picks 10 - rolls 3
VANITAS picks 3 - rolls 4
MODS pick 5 - roll 7
The tiger pounces, and while its pounce does not hit either of the two boys, it lands dangerously close. Close enough to knock Gerome off balance, if he doesn't brace himself. And probably make him drop Vanitas.
And boy, those teeth look sharp, don't they?]
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He's been avoiding letting people find out he can still do this ability, but... Desperate times, desperate measures, etc.
Vanitas stares at the tiger as he calls on the darkness. He's not even hesitating as he scrambles to his feet... and then starts to bodily drag Gerome through the darkness corridor. But corridors take a bit to close.
Even if he is closing it as he tries dragging Gerome through it, his hand on the guy's back as he pushes. ]
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No, what are you—!? [ He is sluggish about moving but if he has to choose between a big dark portal and a rampaging tiger? He's going to choose the dark portal. It's... possibly, probably, safe enough if someone is trying to pull him through it. ]
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GEROME picked 9 - rolled 7
VANITAS picked picked 6 - rolled 7
As the portal closes, the tiger will get one last, powerful swipe of its paw at Vanitas and Gerome. Vanitas will take the brunt of the attack, but Gerome will be hit by it too. The razor-sharp claws cut through everything- cloth, metal, fibers, you name it- and leave nasty gashes in their wake.
Congrats on surviving, but you may need medical attention to stay alive.]
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His thoughts are screaming that they should get somewhere that isn't here - somewhere there's a healer, somewhere they'd be safe...
... The safest place he knows is Roxas' room.
Unfortunately, he's not doing so hot and the corridor doesn't function quite the same way in this resort? Yeah, let's go with that. Either way, they wind up just outside of Roxas' room. He's going to be collapsing onto the floor as soon as they get there. ]
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Too disoriented to support himself (and, frankly, in too much pain), he topples to the ground with Vanitas once they exit the corridor. Blearily, he can make out that they're still in the resort. More than that he doesn't even try to discern, instead he tries to put a hand onto Vanitas' shoulder to shake him. It probably doesn't work, he probably passes out from the pain right after but, hey.
He tried. ]