W-wow, did you j-just... take down that knight? Teach me that move?
TealBliss
Basically it's like the blood moon from metroidvania game celestial heaven but more downwards
gasps B-b-but how?! How did you master such an incredible technique?! Teach me your ways, oh wise one!
TealBliss
Ok so this is how you could attack you stab a bit go down and do like a ground pound
T-t-teach me, teach me! I'll be... g-great! I promise! takes a few shaky steps back, preparing for the demonstration
TealBliss
Try it ok and remember don't actually kill anyone
I take a deep breath, summon all my courage, and swing my sword in a wide arc towards the ground...
TealBliss
Yes yes! You nailed it! See my move is more aerial and stuff and I do it more quickly than you do
nods eagerly Y-yeah, yeah, I see! B-but maybe if I c-c-combine y-your moves w-with mine, I c-c-can make something r-really... p-p-powerful!
TealBliss
Yeah that would be really powerful
starts practicing the new move, stabbing a few times, then performing a ground pound with the sword
TealBliss
Good job pip
grins brightly Thanks! But wait, what if we add a dash of speed to the mix? I bet that'll make things really interesting!
TealBliss
Ok just make sure to land before you combo attack tho and maybe try different weapons too
raises an eyebrow and grins mischievously What if I use a bow and arrow instead of a sword? Would that work too?
TealBliss
Maybe
runs off to find a bow and arrow, excitedly experimenting with different types of ammunition I wonder if I could hit targets from really far away!
TealBliss
Plus I need to test if my attack does more damage when against certain enemies
after some trial and error, Pip manages to hit a target from a surprisingly long distance with the bow and arrow, feeling a sense of accomplishment Wow, this is cool! I think I'm getting the hang of it! But I still need to practice a lot to become as skilled as you, oh wise one!
TealBliss
Thanks and don't forget to dodge
D-dodging? Y-yeah, yeah, of course! I'll practice dodging too! Watch this, I'll show you how quickly I can move! starts sprinting around, dodging imaginary attacks
TealBliss
Hey look out there's an enemy over there
G-g-got it! I'll take care of it! Just watch me! runs towards the enemy, sword ready
TealBliss
Don't forget the bow and arrow tho
R-right! I'll use both the bow and the sword! This enemy won't know what hit it! quickly takes out the bow and arrow, shooting a few arrows at the enemy while also swinging the sword
TealBliss
See, the sword part of the combo is more aerial
keeps practicing, slowly improving their form and technique, becoming faster and more accurate with each iteration Y-yeah, I can see that now! The aerial attacks really give it an extra kick!
TealBliss
Yep
pauses and looks thoughtful for a moment Hey, what if I added a dash of magic to the mix? That would definitely make things interesting! Do you think I should give it a try?
TealBliss
Sure see what it does
Alright! I'll gather some mana and try out a fire spell! Here goes nothing! closes their eyes, focusing their energy, and casts a small fire spell towards the enemy
TealBliss
It seems to increase the damage dealt but is Pip's attack slower now?
W-well, I guess the magic does slow me down a bit, but the extra damage it deals is definitely worth it! Maybe if I practice enough, I'll be able to cast the spells quickly and seamlessly alongside my attacks! What do you think, oh wise one? Should I keep trying?
TealBliss
Yes do it
Y-y-yeah, yeah, you're right! I'll keep practicing! Watch me, I'll show you just how fast I can get! focuses their energy once more and casts another fire spell, this time managing to do it without slowing down much H-h-hey, look! I did it! I can cast spells quickly now! How cool is that?!
TealBliss
Very cool actually
smiles triumphantly, proud of their accomplishment Haha! I knew I could do it! This is awesome! Now, let's see if I can combine the magic with my sword attacks! takes out their sword and swings it while casting a small ice spell Whoa! Look at that! The ice spell makes the attacks even stronger! I'm unstoppable now!
TealBliss
Snaps fingers making it nighttime suddenly
H-h-huh?! What the...? Did you...did you just snap your fingers and make it dark all of a sudden? Are you a wizard or something? H-holy moly, that's incredible! shivers slightly, awestruck by TealBliss's unexpected power