[Arrow Rinehart]

The Dark Emerald Coast in all of its twisted facade appeared to be, like a beauty of a nightmare. It was once a place that the fox spent many a day burrowing through the sand, playing amid the beaches...well at least these thoughts were in his head at one point. All but now a fond memory of a time long gone from him, the hazy memory retreated as he felt the cool breeze from the air of the surrounding space. Perhaps desolate was the word that he was looking for? The dark air reminded him of where he was, a location that he had not seen in time's great reign for some time. All was hard enough to pass over, the fox put it out of his mind and shook his head softly a moment as he focused on what he needed. He came here for one thing really, he knew of a small cache retreat area that existed along the coastline. As he took the first steps upon the sand, he'd been glad for a strong memory that might serve him well enough out here. "Alright, I'd say this place brings back memories, actually it really kinda does, but there's no need to dwell too much, right? This is the place! I'd say we'll need to head a ways in down this beachfront, unfortunately there isn't much cover out here...but heck, I think we'll be fine, given the excellent company we're all in!" the rather bright nature of the fox seeming quite positive despite the gloom of the area. As if he was practicing a speech, he just kind of talked away. Speaking to nothing but the surrounding space and the sound of the waves against the beachfront.


As his foggy blue eyes fell upon both upon the landscape at his back, he felt more than a little positive; as for the moment his cloak billowed under the brush of a breeze. As he took a moment to check his gear, he turned his head towards his left side and adjusted the satchel bag on his hip. While a nervous tick he did at times, in this case? It was just to help him focus and remind himself why he was here. With the hood drawn back from his cloak, the bangs of the fox shifted a little bit while he gave a quick panoramic view of the surrounding space. It was all clear, just the sand, the water along the edge of the coastline, some style of stone and trees...It was all so pretty once. He couldn't help but lament the thought, regardless of whatever he was feeling on that matter, they were all hear for one thing now. The ore awaited them as they angled the coast's wild edge, of course while some robots were the main focus of his own by now, there was always a chance for something surprising to happen.


"In the words of my old master, 'Go forth and find that which calls you and meet it head on'. I think that's what he said...hm." this said as the fox looked thoughtfully ahead, he wasn't entirely able to focus on the old thought, but that sounded about as close to the proverb as he might get here. Here he was talking to himself while taking in the surroundings, that could be good if not a little soothing for himself since the other two that had yet to arrive. He much preferred to get all of his jabbering out of his system first. His eyes had another look at the cloud skies and he huffed a little bit. "Yeah...no more sunshine for you." this made him glad to get it out his system, he was a little melancholy thing, he didn't need to be that for the mission!

[TartoonHand94]

Down from between the cloudy skies came the graceful flapping of a large black bird. It wasn’t any old black bird, in fact, it was a Loftwing. A pitch black Loftwing. And upon its back rode a man, not just a man, but a brawny knight in training with a slick red pompadour to match the that of his Loftwing.

“Hmm…this is the place…but I don’t see her anywhere…” the knight struggled against his map flapping incessantly in the wind to look down at the Dark Emerald Coast.

“Maybe that thing down there knows.” Directing his Loftwing to swoop down lower, the knight took a mighty swam dive into a somersault and landed on one hand and knee, right in front the fox.
A pained whimper escaped him. He was getting better at doing this but was not quite ready to do it without using a parachute.

After taking a breath and recomposing himself, the man stood up, towering tall over the little fox whom he looked down to address.

“Hey there uh…little…raccoon thing. The name’s Groose. My friends call me the Great Groose.” He introduced himself with a proud puff of the chest. “There’s supposed to be a pretty little foxy thing around here, if you know what I mean, in need of help gathering supplies for her club house or whatever. ‘You seen her?” He asked, still looking around for any sign of her.

Perhaps there was some misunderstanding as to who it was who sought his help.

[heirtothemonado]

Krystal flew over the Dark Emerald Coast in her Arwing, looking for the other fox, Arrow, that had requested her help in preparing himself for life on Li. He looked pretty new to the area, so if Krystal could help him get adjusted, the it was worth it to fly all the way out here. Seeing Arrow and another person, presumably the other person who had responded, standing on the beach, Krystal pulled a quick roll, turned around, and landed her Arwing nearby.

Getting out and jogging over to where Arrow and his companion were waiting, Krystal could overhear Arrow's companion talking about.....A pretty little foxy thing? "Now you better not be referring to me." Krystal interjected. "Hello Arrow. I'm Krystal, and I'm here to help you find some equipment." she added to Arrow, waving to him briefly before turning to Groose again. "As for you....I don't know if your aware that the 'racoon thing' is the person you were sent to help, but he is the fox who requested your help. Not me. And before you start, I'm not interested," Krystal gave Groose a dressing down before this resource hunt went underway. Not a good time, Groose. Not a good time.

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Krystal
Damage: 0%
Status: Normal

[Arrow Rinehart]

Looking up to Groose first with some surprise at first, this tall figure of a person was going to be helping him. From what he was able to make out of his speech, the man had been confused about the who and what that was involved here. He thought of how best to explain it to the larger man at first. "First to clear things up, I'll introduce myself, I'm Arrow Rinehart. Pleased to meet you Groose." though his words had not gotten much further as he realized they had the third member of their little group having arrived quickly. Whilst preparing to greet her before he explained more to Groose, he found it unnecessary on his part.  As he was greeted by the taller, blue vixen he smiled brightly and nodded. For the moment, his forehead showed off the glinting gem hidden by a few bangs, of course he was a little excited to see another fox! Though giddy enough in his smile, he actually kept himself pretty measured in terms of not being too over excited, he paid the athletic warrior vixen a brief once over before greeting her respectfully.

Placing one hand over a fist, he bowed slightly at the shoulders around 45 degrees and spoke his name, it was the way that his master taught him to greet people: warriors and allies in this little venture. "I am Arrow, yes, happy to meet you as well, Krystal! I can tell that with you two here, I will get this thing found with time to spare. Still settling in, I'll admit. But I feel pretty good about all of this. I am certain that my experience in this area, well rather what it once was, will be useful here. Aside from some scraps we'll run into, I am imagining it might not be too bad." the fox said this giving a small assessment of the area, by revealing that he'd once known the area, at least indicated that there was some knowledge that might still be relevant in this dark doppelganger of the world. This new world of Li, it was something else and one thing to be protected. It was the very reason why the fox had come here, that alloy was going to strengthen how much he could help everyone. This meant his new friends as well, he was not sure about leading others onward. But it was exactly what he was doing right here.  This was why it was called an adventure, he was going to be sure that these items were well founded. 

After looking between Groose and Krystal, his hopefully, infectious smile that mirrored with the fox's own optimism, something that he had in abundance at the moment. "Do we have anything else to say or discuss before we go? I was just going to say that I will bring us to where I can gather some ore, we may run into resistance, I'd count on at least some strong chance of that. This place was always littered with badniks..." of course, it was one of those things that the fox's eyes briefly clouded over with, some irritation at the robots that he mentioned. Though he was over the thought in a matter of seconds, and soon returned to his cheerful demeanor. "Nothing that we can't handle, of that I am sure!" once he was through giving his small, but energetic pep talk, he left the proverbial floor to them both. As he imagined that they had something to say to him or in general. 

[TartoonHand94]

Searching along the coast horizon, Groose almost missed the giant metal bird coming in for a landing had it not been the noise it was making. And much to his surprise, a curvy cutie of a fox did indeed emerge from the cockpit.

…Hold on… No… No way… She was literally a fox.

“…This is a joke, right?” Groose winced in disbelief. She was not some buxom babe of a human woman he was picturing the whole time, but a literal bipedal talking fox. What was wrong with this planet?
What was Groose supposed to do now? Pack up, head home and wait for another help wanted add to be posted in the Sunshine Stadium. No, it was too late for that. He was a Skyloft Knight in training and what kind of knight walks out of a mission he already promised to join?
Groose’s honour as a knight was on the line, so he honoured it by staying.

“Well whatever.” Groose dismissed the conflict in his head with a pout. “I said I came to help the little rac-I mean _{(what was your name?)} I said I came to help Arrow and that’s what I’m going to do.” He retorted with a huff.

“Yeah I got a question:” Groose decided to take his opportunity to ask. “When you say ‘gather some ore’ do you mean, like, digging for it?”

[heirtothemonado]

Watching Groose struggle with what Krystal guessed was her rejection, Krystal turned to Arrow again. The little fox had a wide, almost infectious smile on his face, and Krystal couldn't help but to smile back. He was just so happy, so optimistic, that it was almost impossible to not share that feeling.

"I'm glad you feel as good about this as I am." Krystal said. "And don't worry. Even if we encounter anything hostile, I'm sure all of us can handle it no problem." Giving Arrow a nod of confirmation, she went to prepare herself for the road ahead. Which consisted of basically getting her staff and Reflector our of her Arwing. When she came back, she heard Groose talking with Arrow again, this time asking about the ore that they were retrieving. "Ah yes, that sounds like an important detail. Please do explain, Arrow."

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Krystal
Damage: 0%
Status: Normal

[Arrow Rinehart]

Having seen the smile from Krystal, he felt a bit better about it. More that the boisterous fox was able to give Groose his answer in a rather quick shake of his head. "A very good question, Groose! But it does not require digging in this particular case. If things are as I hope, the ore itself is in a small chest. Almost a suitcase in size, it should be guarded by badniks. At least I'm hoping that, if not? Maybe we'll have to pick some loose pieces of the metal fragments. The area we're headed to was a mine, where things were being processed. I am certain we won't have to put major effort with collection, more from the aspect of having to deal with opponents. The robots who used to be the worst thing most of those like me  had to worry about." he hoped the explanation was clear enough, as he felt he may have even over done it. Still as he passed a look between Groose and then to Krystal, he patted his hip while making a small gesture onward. It was an almost adventurous pose, albeit a little silly looking. That earlier enthusiasm returning as he let off a smile again. "If you two don't mind a little overactive enthusiasm, I think we'll make good, clean work of this mission. Those pieces of ore are as good as found!" While he was not too loud, the two could just hear how gung ho he was, perhaps it was almost electric? Despite the smaller kitsune's jubilant nature, there was a measured look about him, at least this was something he seemed quite familiar with. He'd guide them on as safely as he could manage, and likely make a few new friends through the effort. He already felt that he was bonding with the two and they'd only just begun, perhaps it was just him? He'd find out as they got started on their trek.

[TartoonHand94]

“Huh? Really? That sounds way more convenient…” Groose scratched around his pompadour trying to picture a piece of ore waiting for them in a box. As his classmate Link can attest, that wasn’t such a foreign concept where he was from. “In fact, that sounds as easy as looting. I’m in.” Groose punched his hand eagerly before Arrow brought down his hype slightly by mentioning the badniks. Enemies guarding the treasure now That was most certainly not a foreign concept where he was from. But he was still in.

“…Well where would the fun be if it were Too easy?” He excused this new development. As a Skyloft Knight he’s been trained to deal with any obstacle, big or small, short or tall, fast or slow!
So what if all he had trained on were wooden dummies? Groose felt ready and that’s all he’ll need to feel. Something about the fox’s enthusiasm was indeed rather infectious if not contagiously cute.
Groose partook in the merriment and proudly marched behind Arrow as he lead the way to the mines.
Normally he’d volunteer to lead the pack wherever they were going, except he didn’t know where they were going this time.

[heirtothemonado]

Krystal smiled at Arrow's explanation. It sounded like the ore was going to be easier to get their hands on then she originally thought. So much the better for them! "That sounds simple. The ore should be as good as ours." she replied to Arrow's explanation. "The badniks won't stand a chance."
 
She had to let out a little giggle at both Arrow and Groose's adventurous, slightly goofy antics as she followed behind them. She hadn't been here for more then a few minutes and already she felt so jolly that she could burst into laughter at any moment. Perhaps she had been wrong about Groose. He seemed like an alright person, and his enthusiasm almost matched Arrow's. She was going to have a good time here.

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Krystal
Damage: 0%
Status: Giddy

[Arrow Rinehart]

Having been glad to see Groose's excellent show of energy about the situation, even the daring words when speaking of badniks, the Skyloft Knight seemed to help inspire the already enthusiastic fox. He perked up even more and even by now? Had a little skip in his stop, nothing too show of course. An enthusiasm that he noted Krystal picked up on quickly, the mood went from just ready, to positive enough to almost be a group of friends going to grab something quick from a shop. Arrow even felt it feeling that very way a little bit: he could see that both Groose and Krystal were skilled warriors, distinguished without a doubt. He had a great fortune to have them along and now? He'd prove that their trust in him to guide them to the spot? Was a certainty that he intended to make a reality right now! "Ha! Yeah they won't know what hit'em. Normally they aren't much bigger than me. I'd imagine maybe uh...4 feet in total? A little bigger, round in shape, wearing a very dumb looking grin." he was describing the robots as best he could in case of the Eggbots as best he could, since they'd be running into them first, they were pretty common after all. "Usually, they are the ones guarding such things. Called Eggbots, they only have one purpose. Since they have some intelligence, they try to lead other badniks into battle. They tend to be armed with laser pistols of some kind, it just means they just bolts of energy, they kinda sting when getting zapped.  But I don't think it will be bad, even if they shoot at you...they are terrible at aiming. That said,  I'm sure that we can put a stop to any of them before they can cause major trouble." of course, all he had in mind at this point? was to return the Zen sensation to its maximum. He was really enjoying the warmth from earlier and seemed to just be coming right off of that.


Giving a little intel on the enemies ahead likely was good: but he felt that it was easier to see that perky enthusiasm ruled the day. "I just knew it from the moment I saw your names, I mean I went with my instinct. A pure gut thing, but it was as expected. I can see the distinguished pair before me, and I know I said something similar to it earlier. But really, I have a feeling I'm going to learn a lot from you both. I hope we continue to associate from the mission is through!" bright words were just coming from him as he scanned the nearby area and found that he saw movement in particular. This path had proven to be pretty desolate so far. It just meant one thing, that there were no particular issues with foes as of yet. 


If anything Arrow's direction had been the swiftest way across the front of the Darkened coast, as he paid the gloomy surroundings a once over as they walked and simply smiled lightly. Considering just an old haunt like this had changed, no matter what, the one thing to look to was the fact that it was here in some form right? He thought better of his focus and kept his mind on the matter at hand. His ears were sharp, erect and listening for anything in the surrounding space that neither himself nor his two fine comrades for this mission. With the group in good spirit, he didn't feel like a whole lot could go wrong. Of course, it was through experience that he learned not to let those feelings carry him away too much. It was probably that extra instinct that kept the half kitsune on his toes, while walking along the soil and sand combination of the ground left footing decent for walking; but possibly poor for close range combat. Of course, factors that were not necessary to keep in mind as he lead the group along the beach road. It was one of those things that almost appeared a little unsteady, was the ground's switching from dirt with some grass on it, the occasional shrub or tree present and of course, the ever present taint of the entirety around them. While the atmosphere was almost oppressive, it didn't seem to quite sink into the fox leading the pair towards a fast approaching set of rock formations ahead. It had been around 10 to 15 minutes of walking, without much slowing down from the fox, he did look back to see whether or not anyone was getting slow or both were keeping pace with him as he imagined they would. They'd get a word from the fox, on how long till they hit their mark. "We're about 15 minutes out from the area still, but these rock formations ahead? A good marker for that and just that we also head down the path ahead, once we hit the rock formation's side."  they were already making good time, part of Arrow suspected they might even see action soon. He was prepared for it, just as he felt sure his comrades-in-arms were as well.

[TartoonHand94]

Despite disappointingly being a literal pair of foxes, Krystal and Arrow made surprisingly pleasant company. They both carried a sense of joviality that shone like a bright light in the otherwise dark and barren coastline. That is to say they were in good moods. But, of course they were; Any day’s a jolly holiday when Groose leads the way… Except he wasn’t leading the way this time. You know what I mean.

So the Eggbots were a mere four feet compared to the six-foot tall Groose. Sure, this meant he was one and a half times their size, but that was still pretty big. If you came across a crab two thirds of your size would you still want to fight it?
“That doesn’t sound so big.” Groose aloofly dismissed.
And their armed with laser pistols? Like guns that shoot beams of damaging energy? Those are long-range weapons? What good was Groose’s measly slingshot against a ray gun firearm?
“That doesn’t sound so tough either.” He scoffed, feigning indifferent bravery.

Somehow Arrow knew just what to say at the right time. Groose’s fears and insecurities were clouded, obscured, and shoved out to make room for the compliments and praise the fox was feeding him.
“From just my name alone huh? I gotta hand it to ya, kid. Ya got good instincts.” Groose chuckled humbly. “Not many people know this but the name Groose actually stands for Guy Rescuing One Or Saving Everyone.” He leaned in to disclose to Arrow loud enough that Krystal could hear it anyway. “See that, you’re already learning from me.” He laughed, patting him on the back.

It’d be 15 minutes of hiking until they got to their destination, so unless something happened in the meantime, that probably meant 15 more minutes of bragging.

[heirtothemonado]

Krystal listened as Arrow gave her and Groose a description of the badniks that they were probably going to find out there. They didn't sound so tough. Big, round, and a terrible shot. Sounds pretty easy, if you asked her.

The already big smile on Krystal's muzzle grew even wider when she hear Arrow's next words. Sounded like he was trying just a little too hard to make them feel good, but what could she say, it worked. "Well, I'll be sure to keep in contact with you once we're finished here. You make very good company" Krystal said, returning the smaller fox's compliments in kind. Groose seemed to share her thoughts as well, but she just rolled her eyes in amusement when he confided his "secret" to Arrow.

After Arrow was finished instructing (and praising) them, they set off. It was a quiet journey for the most part, punctuated only by everyone's footsteps. Krystal kept her eyes and ears peeled, however, in case something might decide to ambush them. After a while, Arrow called a halt, pointing out some rock formations in the distance. By the sounds of it, they were at the half-way point of they're walk, and the rocks made pretty distinguishable landmark. "Let's keep going" Krystal remarked. "No telling what might be lurking around in the open." It was good for Krystal to be wary, but she didn't tell the group that she eager to stop Groose from bragging any more then he already had. Which didn't seem likely.

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Krystal
Damage: 0%
Status: Normal

[Arrow Rinehart]

As the group walked on, Arrow mulled over what was said to him, the good nature was definitely something all round. He could sense the degree of positivity at its near maximum. The fox's tails now swished up and down as he led them past the iconic rock and into a hall walled valley. The walls were lined in grass, old growth, mostly of brown shade from having rotted due to the strange fusion it took to the present standing point of this. The ground had become something else, though still stone and soil, it was very different to the eyes of the fox. As if looking down some kind of a dark mirror world, still though disheartening, he focused up. As his ears caught the sound of clinking, the metal forms...the nasty sounds of creaking had caught to his ear while he huffed. That was them, he knew that sound and oh so well, enough that he raised a hand at his side. It had been no more than 10 minutes into the walk before he heard the sounds of movement. "This makes for...a little surprise. They appear to be out this far, can't say I suspected much from the intellectual side of them." he wondered if something was making them walk and wander this far out? Having grabbed one of his tonfa, he pressed himself closer towards the side of the wall and gestured towards Groose and Krystal to do the same. They had the element of surprise, and as far as they'd see, only one Eggbot walking out into the open and it appeared to be unarmed. 

"...A scout..? Or lone patrol..? Hm..." The way that Arrow approached this was simple enough, he turned to the two and whispered to them, as for the moment, they were out of sight. He wondered if they were any better at hitting from afar than himself? "Say...are either of you decent shots? I'm hoping we can drop this first Eggbot really fast, granted it is as flimsy as it looks." as he said this, the two would get a decent look at the Eggbot.

It had thin looking armor and certainly wasn't packing a weapon, for whatever reason, this made it prime pickings for a surprise distance attack or just a really quick on foot strike to take it down quickly.

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Egg Pawn

HP 10/10
Status: Normal

[TartoonHand94]

“I’ll give the decorator points for originality.” Groose scoffed sarcastically at the hall wall valley. “As in who’d think to leave their grass unkept like this?” At least there was someone handsome in the dark mirror world on the floor staring back up at him.

It was only when the fox in the dark mirror world gestured toward the handsome man to press closer against the wall did Groose notice Arrow inviting him to do the same.
“W-hat? What is it? Wh-what’s out there?” Groose asked urgently, teeth chattering as he whispered. Was it one of those eight-foot-tall robo death crabs?

Nope, it was just one lone unarmed Eggbot walking out in the open all by itself. Groose was visibly relieved…and underwhelmed. He could shake that thing down for lunch money if he wanted!
“Psshh a decent shot? Am I a decent shot? Is the Great Groose a Decent Shot?” He chuckled in increasingly louder whispers before realizing his own volume and quieting down.
“Yes. Yes I am.” He answered, taking out his trusty Scattershot slingshot. “Take a gander at this.”

(st30SI6Xp_1d20+1 Groose's Scattershot @ Egg Pawn. Does 5% Damage)
(p_1d20+1 Groose's Scattershot @ Egg Pawn. Does 5% Damage)
(p_1d20+1 Groose's Scattershot @ Egg Pawn. Does 5% Damage)

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Groose
Damage: 0%
Status: Normal

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[Arrow Rinehart]

The Scout had been caught unaware of the attacks from the hidden Groose's slingshot, the Eggbot's ever present smile seemed to be almost perfect for humor. With such a dopey looking smile, it was almost perfect towards the opposite facing robot which had its hand raised over its head while it scrolled from left to right. It's old robotic vision faded with time, despite the decent technology that had built it once, it was a cheap, assembly line built model. It was hardly as sturdy as even its flimsy build might infer. Arrow couldn't help but clench his fists and look ahead, quietly hoping that the Egg Pawn went down as easily as it might to the attacks.

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Roll to dodge first shot: ZY9aR1Cfp_1d20-2 [5% DMG!] 

As the Egg Pawn was completely unaware of the first shot, which well masked from the angle that Groose fired? Hit the Bot upside the head's right side, the metal itself letting off something of a 'plink!' sound from the impact. Though one might normally underestimate the impact of a slingshot, it proved to make the robot wobble forward from its position.

Egg Pawn: 5/10 HP

Roll to dodge second shot: p_1d20-2 [5% DMG]

Even though more aware during the second shot, its face turning the vision visor towards the  general direction of Groose's next shot, which despite being aware of it, dinged the robot and made it stagger a second time backwards from the impact. It seemed Groose was hitting right where he needed to with these shots! Surely it impressed Arrow at the aim the Skyward Knight in Training was showing off. He had the kitsune on the edge of his proverbial seat, hidden at the side of the rock face and waiting to see the result of the third shot. It was 2 for 2 in terms of the impacts thus far.  


Egg Pawn: 0/10 HP

Roll to dodge third shot: p_1d20 -2 

Egg Pawn: Defeated!

The Egg Pawn was simply having worse luck on its third aim while ready for the shot's direction, the sensors within its head had been so effectively rattled by the first two shots that it tried moving away and wandered right into the line of the third shot. One shot that found perfect timing within its movement, the robot hadn't a prayer with its scrambled circuits to do anything aside from give Groose's final shot the perfect place to hit. Not only did the last shot ding the robot in the center, underside of its visor, but it actually slammed clear through a weak panel of one of its many face plates and hit the main power circuit. Causing the robot to crackle a few times, twitch, and then fall onto its back harmlessly. A soft electrical hum within its body falling silent as its limbs fell down uselessly to the dark soil and old grass. Groose had not only defeated it single-handedly, but the robot had been stopped without being able to alert the other Egg Pawns to the arrival of those to the area. Groose had done amazingly well and once the Egg Pawn was down, Arrow let off an excited fist pump, still keeping fairly quiet despite his thrill.


"Woow, Groose! That was amazing! You completely took it down, and quietly at that! It never stood a chance, look at it. Completely perfect placement on those shots! You even hit the main weak point behind the face plate! It's like you knew exactly how it worked, that's just amazing. Really, now I know we are going to crush the rest of them easily!" Arrow's enthusiasm was burning bright for the moment, he had never seen another take an Egg Pawn down quite that easily, it wasn't to say that it was the most impressive, but as Groose spoke earlier? He seemed like he hadn't faced one before. So seeing this as the end result? Left the fox beside himself with giddiness. He knew that wasn't the final enemy or anything, but this was ideal for the takedown. The Bot was down, it had alerted nothing, they still held the element of surprise at the moment. Things were especially looking good now.

Arrow Rinehart
Damage: 0%
Status: Stoked & Very Positive!

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