Post by Remnant on May 6, 2021 8:23:45 GMT -6
Tags: Mr. Prezident
A small, simple roleplay between me and Prez. I'karos meeting Nertetzu and getting a Reticent welcome in the form of a brawl.
Battle Priest I'karos Et'ta Ra'shi Je'ketai Kaz'ar Je'at Ra'manu 'Kerekai
Aboard Supreme Commander J'do 'Nagu'nai's flagship, CRV-Class Supercruiser Benevolent Conflagration
The Infernal Blade
"When we joined the Covenant, we took an oath!" I'karos shouted, bringing down the reverse-end of his double-bladed energy lance, Immaculate Concession.
"According to our station, all without exception!" His opponent, Moren 'Tilamee, shouted in reply. Moren brought up his energy sword, parrying the strike from I'karos' energy lance. Sparks of plasma scorched the floor panels beneath the two warriors.
"On the blood of our fathers, on the blood of our sons, we swore to uphold the Covenant!" I'karos moved swiftly, spinning his lance around in an elegant dance, using the momentum for another strike.
"Even to our dying breaths!" Moren grunted as he brought his blade to bear, the force of the blow unbalancing him as their blades locked in a clash. Arcs of plasma bounced off and in between their blades, occasionally hitting the both of them.
"Those who would break this oath are heretics, worthy of neither pity nor mercy!" I'karos broke the clash, retreating several steps as Moren did the same. I'karos watched the Sangheili's body language very carefully, deciding where to strike next and where to defend, if need be.
"We will grind them into dust, scrape them as excrement from our boots!" Moren charged recklessly, bringing his energy sword up to guard his torso. The opening that I'karos needed.
"And continue our march to glorious salvation!" I'karos roared, swinging the reverse-end of his blade towards Moren as the Sangheili closed the distance. Just before their blades connected, I'karos deactivated the reverse-end, leaving the forward-end on. As Moren stumbled past him trying to catch himself, I'karos turned and brought his blade down in an overhead slash. The lance connected with Moren's back, burning a scorched mark from his shoulder down to his opposite leg in a diagonal strike. Moren became overwhelmed by a violent burst of electricity from his training harness, the simulation marking him as defeated. The Sangheili collapsed into unconsciousness, limbs twitching sporatically and uncontrollably.
I'karos nodded to the training coordinators as they dragged Moren's body out of the arena, heading to the infirmary. He turned his head as the doors to the simulator opened. As the coordinators were making their exit, an unfamiliar figure strode past them. I'karos watched the newcomer closely as they began to approach.
