[Nostalgia]

After the excitement of their first match it had been a quiet few days, the Blue Vessel having wandered through the city quite a bit, seeing some new people but struggling slightly with the difficulty of communicating without a voice. Once again they returned to the arena seeking the thrill and understanding that comes from being matched with someone in combat. They hope they had made a friend last time and are looking to make another, stepping out into the center of the arena with their pet lifeseed sitting on top of their head. Stabbing their nail into the ground they held up their tablet, a hopeful smile on their face, or as much of one as you could get without any features besides 4 eyes.

HELLO! I hope to battle with someone to the goal of learning and improving together!

They had heard stories of fighters being able to swap abilities before in the fights, what better way could there be to learn some new moves?

Blue Vessel Health:150/150 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Shield:50/50 Soul Points: 0/12 Status: Buffs: Cooldowns:

[King Bowser Koopa]

Thud, thud, thud! A titan walked out onto the stadium floor. The massive 2000 pound dragon turtle creature looked around for a moment in bewilderment, before his gaze finally settled upon the ..............

“...What is this. I didn't come out here to squash insects!”

Bowser sounded frankly insulted by the challenger placed before him. “What kind of ham brained goofball expected this to be a fair fight? Have you seen these arms? This'll be over before you even finish the word go!” Bowser remarked, flexing a heavy arm in a proud fashion.

“Oh, don't you worry! This isn't your garden variety bug! It's a super fighting magic space bug that's here to nibble on your brains!”

Bowser slowly turned his head up to scowl at the announcer's booth.

“...Just kidding~! They are your opponent though.” Blue added. “...Feh. Let's get this over with.” Bowser remarked. “...Oh, and we'll be using our patented shenanigan generator to swap your powers during the fight! Have fuuun~!” Blue added, as if it were a last minute thought to her. “...WHAT?!”

Bowser 200/200 HP 75/75 Shield

[Nostalgia]

The Blue Vessel gave an excited wave to the giant dragon turtle, an excited smile on their face. Their last opponent was almost the same size as them, which was actually quite the oddity where they came from. Maybe a much larger opponent like this will be a bit more familiar? The vessel pulled their sign down and rubbed over it once again before showing off something new.

I hope our contrast will make this an interesting fight!

Despite the Koopa King's taunts the Vessel seemed to be in high spirits, looking over bowser and flushing very slightly as they watched him flex, the androgynous bug giving their head a quick shake before looking up to the announcer box to listen. Their head tilted slightly in confusion as the announcer described them, pouting a little bit. They didn't eat brains... Brains are gross.

As the announcer mentioned that last part about ability swapping they got eager, shifting excitedly in place as they set the blue blob on top of their head down, pointing it to the side of the arena where it quickly flew off before turning back to Bowser.

As soon as the announcer finished the Vessel was off, dropping their needle beside them and sprinting towards the koopa king with radiating excitement.

To start off the Vessel tries their hand at some fire, leaping into the air right infront of the Koopa king before a great jet of flame shot out from where a mouth normally would be, aimed directly for the king's face! (14% damage if hit, double if 6 more than dodge value)
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As soon as the vessel landed down again they lept towards the koopa's big belly, their little black arm having an aura around it roughly in the shape of bowser's own massive clawed hands, swiping with it! (12% damage, 100% chance of poison)
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Regardless of if the move hit the Vessel had no way to stop their momentum. Normally a three foot tall bug jumping onto you would be more gross than painful, but if the speedy bug ran into koopa now it would feel like he'd been hit with a cannonball.(18% damage, Applies Disabled to Dex Stat if it hits)
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Blue Vessel Health:150/150 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Shield:50/50 Soul Points: 0/12 Status: PUMPED! Buffs: Cooldowns:Butt Slam 2 turns, Claw Swipe 1 turn

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[King Bowser Koopa]

((Blue Vessel's Character Sheet, so that I don't have to go find it every post.))

wkMTLgL7p_1d20-2(Bowser's Fire Breath Dodge; Success)
p_1d20-2(Bowser's Poison Claw Dodge; Success)

Bowser sorta bounced out of the way and then spun out in his shell, dodging Blue Vessel's attacks! However, that last attack was a lil' less sloppy. He knew he wasn't getting out of the way. So... he reached out and caught Blue Vessel. In his hand, shoving them back in a careless manner.

((Bowser Bubble Shields the last blow))

He then just kinda thought about this for a good long moment. “Hrm... I like the way you're moving. But what do I get out of this lousy shenaniganry?” Bowser mused aloud. He grumbled, searching his heart for the answer. ...Hold on. Was that..? Bowser hmmed lightly in amusement, his body beginning to turn dark with void energy. After it finished saturating his being, he snapped to attention, striking a pose before Blue Vessel.

“BWA HA HA HA!! Dark Magics?! I love dark magic!! You picked the wrong set of powers to give me, pal. Let's see what this schtick can do!!”

Without warning, Bowser vanished into a dark puddle on the ground, before emerging behind Blue Vessel and raking at them with lingering shadowy claws!! He disappeared as quickly as he appeared, appearing around Blue Vessel several times in quick succession!

p_1d20+3 (Bowser's Dream Gate; Targets Wis and does 18% Damage)
p_1d20+3 (Bowser's Dream Gate; Targets Wis and does 18% Damage)
p_1d20+3 (Bowser's Dream Gate; Targets Wis and does 18% Damage)

“I've never felt so spritely in my life!!”

Bowser 200/200 HP 47/75 Shield

1d20-2·1d20-2·1d20+3·1d20+3·1d20+3

[Nostalgia]

((Bowser))
The Vessel tilted their head a bit as Bowser seemed to get excited, smiling a bit themself even though their attacks last round didn't end up going through. Of course it didn't last long, the Vessel glancing around as Bowser suddenly vanished into the ground.
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The Vessel barely had a chance to react before they found themself being battered back and forth by Bowser, getting a bit disoriented as they got smacked around (54% damage taken)

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The Vessel shook their head to clear it up a bit, Reaching up to hold it for a moment. This was a new feeling. It was hot, and burning, and painful all over, they didn't like it very much... (Unrelenting fury active. 30% chance to paralyze, 20% chance to stun, 10% chance of mortal wound on hits, chance stacks)

Bowser seemed to learn a new way to use the Vessel's moves pretty quickly, the Vessel looking down at their hands and thinking for a moment. The fire was pretty bright, it seemed useful... Maybe giving it something burnable the Vessel could control a bit more.

Out of the Vessel's mouth came out a tiny little spec of white flame not a moment later.

The Vessel ran at Bowser, seeming to take a deep breath before a great gust of white fire washes out from infront of them, using a small fragment of soul in the process (Does 15+2% damage, 1% recoil, doubled if 6 or more than dodge roll)
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The little bug got blown back a bit in the process, floating through the air for a moment before lightly landing. That seemed to work! Might as well try again! A small puff of flame shot out, leaving them more disappointed than anything.
p_1d20+3

Might need to practice that a bit more.

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Blue Vessel :94/150 :50/50 : 0/12 Buffs: Unrelenting Fury 3 turns Cooldowns: Butt Slam 1 turn

1d20-1·1d20-1·1d20-1·1d20+3·1d20+3

[King Bowser Koopa]

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Bowser emitted a sharp growl as he was scorched by the flames. “Heh. Do you know who you're fighting, Kid? I can stomp through lava any time if I want to! Those flames won't take me down!” Bowser arrogantly remarked, rather enthusiastic about his new powers. “Let's see if you can handle this!!” Bowser remarked, hunkering down and slamming his claws into the ground and channeling void energy through the earth itself, a pool of darkness welling up under Blue Vessel. Moments later tendrils of shadow burst forth to lash, whip and stab at Blue Vessel, an extension of Bowser's new found void power!

p_1d20+4 (Bowser's CRITICAL Call of the Void; Does 30% Damage)
p_1d20+4 (Crit Confirm for another 30% Damage, Targets WIS)

...before abruptly sinking into his own murky puddle of void energy, bursting out from the pool of lashing tendrils to strike Blue Vessel from below as they no doubt tried to escape his previous attack using his horns to headbutt them!

p_1d20+3 (Bowser's Dream Gate; Targets WIS and does 18% Damage)

“Back in the day, I would've used powers like these to conquer the Mushroom Kingdom and kidnap the only girl in the kingdom with white magic strong enough to undo my spells. This match is really taking me back.”

p_1d20-2 (Second Flame Breath Dodge; Success)

Bowser 166/200 HP 55/75 Shield 3 Soul Points

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[Nostalgia]

The Blue Vessel panted heavily after their burst of flame, keeping their eyes on bowser, still ready to fight! They held their stance firm and stood before the koopa king with delighted fire in their eyes.

The Vessel lept up into the air as the earth rumbled, but not quickly enough, being caught in the tendrils and slashed thoroughly, wincing and closing their eyes tight as they endured the pain, letting out a silent cry.
lGBpAOTOp_1d20+5(critical hit confirmed)

Stuck in the slashes the Vessel had no real way to dodge, doing what little they could which was of course not enough as they got slammed into from below.
p_1d20+5(dream gate confirmed)

The Vessel landed back onto the arena floor with a silent cry, left squirming slightly in pain for a moment before they hopped up in their ragged state, determination on their face.

(78% damage total)
(Rage now at 6% damage boost, dexterity +3)

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The Vessel took a moment to catch their breath before they take off around the arena, the little bug throwing up dirt and rocks behind them as they dash towards bowser, coming closer and closer until suddenly they shoot into the air right infront of him, the little bug using themself as a projectile as they aimed their horns directly at the king's chin.
p_1d20+7(Does 18+6% damage, applies disabled to wisdom 60% chance of paralyze, 40% chance of stun, 20% chance of mortal wound)

Wether it hit him or not, with the Vessel now in the air their wings kept them afloat, white energy radiating through their body up to their head as they moved like they were taking a deep breath, only to let it all out at once, in a massive plume of white brimstone and fire, the sound screaming and roasting the air as the cone of immolation continued, and continued, and continued, the Vessel putting everything they could into one more brilliant spectacle of flames to try and bring down Bowser.
p_1d20+3(Does 15+6% damage, 1% recoil, doubled if 6 or more than dodge roll or undodged (60%+30% for each move before it that hit) chance to paralyze, a (40% +20% for each move before it that hit) chance to stun and a (20%+10% for each move before it that hit) chance to mortal wound)
p_1d20+3(Does 15+6% damage, 1% recoil, doubled if 6 or more than dodge roll or undodged (60%+30% for each move before it that hit) chance to paralyze, a (40% +20% for each move before it that hit) chance to stun and a (20%+10% for each move before it that hit) chance to mortal wound)
Haste -5
p_1d20-2(Does 15+6% damage, 1% recoil, doubled if 6 or more than dodge roll or undodged (60%+30% for each move before it that hit) chance to paralyze, a (40% +20% for each move before it that hit) chance to stun and a (20%+10% for each move before it that hit) chance to mortal wound)
Haste -10
p_1d20-7(Does 15+6% damage, 1% recoil, doubled if 6 or more than dodge roll or undodged (60%+30% for each move before it that hit) chance to paralyze, a (40% +20% for each move before it that hit) chance to stun and a (20%+10% for each move before it that hit) chance to mortal wound)
Haste -15
p_1d20-12(Does 15+6% damage, 1% recoil, doubled if 6 or more than dodge roll or undodged (60%+30% for each move before it that hit) chance to paralyze, a (40% +20% for each move before it that hit) chance to stun and a (20%+10% for each move before it that hit) chance to mortal wound)
Finally the Vessel fell down back to the earth, clutching at their chest a bit as they look into the flames to see how it went.
(83% damage taken total this turn)

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Blue Vessel :11/150 :50/50 : 0/12 Buffs: Unrelenting Fury 2 turns Cooldowns: Butt Slam 3 turn

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[King Bowser Koopa]

((...I'm forfeiting this match.))