Tarble
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Post by Tarble on Oct 16, 2023 19:08:31 GMT -5
| 1st Interaction Tarble Word Count: 294/294 |
At the crack of dawn, Tarble roused from his peaceful slumber, nestled on the sandy shores of Master Roshi's island. His eyelids fluttered open as he emerged from a deep sleep, a result of his exhaustive day spent attending to various chores in and around his quaint home. With the sun barely gracing the horizon, instead of waiting for Master Roshi to summon him for another round of tasks, Tarble resolved to take charge of his day. He rose to his feet, swiftly donned his shoes, and brushed off the grains of sand clinging to his clothing.
Once he was prepared to embark on his day, Tarble hurried toward the beach, and with a burst of energy, he launched himself into the sky. However, his moment of departure was abruptly interrupted when Master Roshi, in a panic, bolted out of the house, hollering at the top of his lungs, "TARBLE, I REQUIRE YOUR ASSISTANCE!"
Pretending not to hear Master Roshi's urgent call, Tarble continued his ascent into the skies, fully aware that he'd face an earful upon his return. As he soared over a quaint village, Tarble decided to make a pit stop at a local vendor's stand, picking up a snack and a refreshing bottle of water. After settling the bill, he took to the skies once more, on a course for an expansive, open plain where he planned to dedicate his day to training.
Upon reaching his chosen training ground, Tarble gently touched down beside a small rock. Seating himself, he placed the water bottle beside him and eagerly dug into his sandwich. Savoring each bite, he took occasional sips from the bottle, all the while basking in the warm embrace of the sun and the lush, green expanse of the pastureland. |
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Ariel
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Post by Ariel on Oct 17, 2023 16:47:06 GMT -5
 Ariel stirred drowsily from her restless slumber; snuggled tightly within her quilt, that was bundled all around her young athletic form. The Cyborg's hazel-coloured eyelids fluttered open before she began rubbing the sleep from her eyes, clambering onto her feet. Ariel looked about the messy dark-coloured bedroom that was littered with various different types of clothes, despite her habit of returning to her sleek black-leather outfit. “I'm off!” she called, as she ran down the stairs avoiding the scent of waffles that approached her nose from the kitchen; where Sarah had a habit of cooking something in order to force breakfast upon her. Ariel now safely outside their home took to the skies, heading south towards her new mentor's; the Turtle Hermit, Master Roshi. The Cyborg's body was enveloped in a bright blood-red aura, her hair flapping wildly behind her shoulders while she flew at top speed towards the small island that she had finally located when she spotted an odd looking man clad in dark navy armour. Ariel slowly descended down toward him and landed gracefully before peering in-front of the man's face. “S'cuse me, but are you okay?” Ariel questioned, leaning forwards and admiring the stranger curiously. The Cyborg's hands were in her pockets and her elbows were bent outwards making her look far more confrontational than she might've intended.. WC - 222 |
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Tarble
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Post by Tarble on Oct 17, 2023 19:04:03 GMT -5
| 1ST INTERACTION Tarble Word Count: 194/488 |
Gazing at the final morsel of his sandwich, Tarble prepared to relish this tranquil moment when he suddenly heard.
“S'cuse me, but are you okay?”
The words startled Tarble, causing him to topple backward from the rock, sending the remainder of his sandwich soaring through the air before it eventually collided with the ground. A resounding thud echoed as Tarble's head hit the ground.
“What the hell was that”
Tarble hoisted himself to his feet and observed a youthful-looking woman standing with her elbow slightly extended. His curiosity piqued, he wondered why a young woman had ventured into this remote location.
“I am fine, other than my head now. May I ask what you are doing out here” asked Tarble?
Tarble strolled over to where the remnants of his sandwich rested on the ground. He leaned down to retrieve it but soon realized it was too heavily dusted with dirt to salvage. With a casual flick of his wrist, Tarble discarded it to the side and then returned to the rock to conclude the last of his water. While sipping the remaining drops, he cast a glance in the direction of the young woman. |
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Ariel
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Post by Ariel on Oct 18, 2023 18:49:54 GMT -5
Ariel surveyed the stranger curiously, she didn't realize she'd startled the strange man until he very clearly lost his footing and tumbled off the rock hurtling his sandwich up into the air. The Cyborg watched the sandwich twirling through the air before the familiar 'splat' as it connected with the dirt. The corner's of her lips twisted into the slightest demonic smirk that was quickly hidden from view as she extended her hand out towards the armoured-man in order to assist him back onto his feet. The woman's gesture though proved redundant after he clambered back on to his feet, and made his way over to the now dust covered sandwich realizing that it was too late to be salvaged. Ariel straightened up her own posture while she observed the stranger approach the rock again, taking a large swig of his water. “Oh, nothing really I was just on my way to Master Roshi's and saw you,” she explained simply. “The name is Ariel btw, nice to meet you!” Ariel declared, greeting him formally with the slightest bow of her head. 180/402 |
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Tarble
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Post by Tarble on Oct 18, 2023 20:50:59 GMT -5
| 1ST INTERACTION Tarble Word Count: 181/475 |
“Ariel… has a nice ring to it and she is kind of cute”
"You're on your way to Master Roshi's island, huh? Let's hope he treats you better than he does Ember; she's shared some interesting stories about him. I'm Tarble, and I've been honing my skills under the guidance of both Master Roshi and Master Kami for a while. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance."
The lost prince found himself consumed by curiosity when he heard that Ariel was embarking on a journey to visit Master Roshi. After all, it was widely known that only those skilled in the martial arts sought the legendary Master Roshi on his island, which piqued his interest even further.
“Hmmm is she going on a date with Master Roshi, now I am really curious”
"Are you headed for some serious training with Master Roshi?" Tarble inquired.
His Saiyan heritage tingling with anticipation for a potential battle. The prospect of this young woman training with the esteemed master ignited Tarble's competitive spirit, and he fixed a keen gaze on Ariel, eagerly awaiting her response. |
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Ariel
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Post by Ariel on Oct 19, 2023 6:47:12 GMT -5
“Oh, err~” she started, before deciding that she shouldn't speak too Ill of the Martial Arts master. “He's a good mentor, a little pervy.. but he clearly knows what he's talking about.” Ariel declared, smiling kindly at the lost prince and noting a change of aura about his attitude as his anticipation grew. 'Serious training, huh?' she thought, musing on his choice of words. “I guess so? It's usually more just going over the basics. Although, he did nearly hit me with that 'Kamehameha' wave of his when we first met. That's a pretty cool tech- I might get him to teach me that at some point but for now. I'm just happy learning off him, and gaining a little more control over my energy.” she stated, offering a wink. “Anyways, since your a student of his too, how about a little spar?” She asked, enveloping herself in her blood-red aura and getting into a more suitable ready stance. The hybrid raising her hands in front of her face ready to defend herself at a moments notice. 165/567
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Tarble
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Post by Tarble on Oct 19, 2023 20:16:35 GMT -5
| 1ST INTERACTION Tarble Word Count: 283/758 |
Tarble attentively absorbed Ariel's account of how Master Roshi had narrowly avoided hitting her with a Kamehameha wave. She expressed her desire to learn this powerful technique from him. Tarble couldn't help but notice that Master Roshi hadn't invested much effort in teaching him any substantial techniques, aside from instructing him in sensing and suppressing his ki. In most instances, Master Roshi simply assigned Tarble various errands, problem-solving tasks for others, or house-cleaning duties.
"I wish he would have taught me that technique; I had a feeling he was keeping it a secret. It's probably because she's a woman; females always seem to have better luck with Master Roshi"
Then Ariel uttered the words that Tarble loved to hear: "How about a little spar?" The Saiyan essence within Tarble began to surge like a charged battery. The inner fire of challenge ignited within him, always eager to confront new opponents. The last time he sparred with a woman, he had underestimated her strength and paid the price, so this time, he wasn't going to hold back with Ariel. He was eager to discover what she was truly capable of.
"Alright, let's do this," Tarble exclaimed as he commenced charging up his energy. A vibrant blue aura enveloped the lost prince as he readied himself for the impending battle.
Tarble powerflew forward with incredible speed, heading straight for the young woman. His right fist drew back as he extended his left palm in front of him. As he closed the distance, he launched his right fist towards her, only to retract it just before impact. Swiftly, he raised his right knee towards the underside of her jaw, attempting to execute a rising knee technique. |
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Ariel
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Post by Ariel on Oct 20, 2023 5:56:12 GMT -5
Ariel nodded at the stranger's bold exclamation, the Hybrid further readying herself for combat while the lost prince charged up enveloping himself in a vibrant blue aura. Although, Ariel had been gearing herself for combat since having made the suggestion, she was altogether unprepared for Tarble's amazing speed. The lost prince's feint worked flawlessly, and the knee strike connected perfectly with the underside of her jaw and sent her reeling backwards. 'Well, I guess I don't need to worry about him holding back because I'm a woman.' Ariel thought, wiping the blood from the side of her lip with her thumb. 'Time to show him what I got, and see how I fair against an actually competent opponent.' she mused, closing her eyes and dropping her guard she began to focus her mind and enveloped herself in her own blood-red crimson aura. The Cyborg then powered forward in much the same way as her opponent had, except she touched down just ahead of him leaping over to the left and hurtling a small red orb of ki that would explode upon contact. Ariel then followed it up with a gentle orange energy beam that Roshi had told her would follow her opponent should they choose to dodge. “How about that?” she asked, pumping her fist enthusiastically. “Did I get you?” Ariel questioned rhetorically, showing a clear lack of battle experience to the Prince. ------------------ 1. Sokidan 2. Suiken WC - 233/800 |
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Post by Tarble on Oct 20, 2023 22:59:13 GMT -5
| 1ST INTERACTION Tarble Word Count: 390/1,148 |
Upon Tarble's completion of his frontal assault, he witnessed Ariel being propelled backward. As he observed her, it became evident that she was preparing her next move by lowering her guard.
"Alright, let's assess her approach. It's uncertain whether she'll opt for a direct physical assault or maintain some distance. My hunch is she might go for a physical attack. I must anticipate her initial point of attack and be ready to react accordingly"
As Tarble began to assess Ariel's actions, he observed her charging directly towards him. Tarble found this intriguing, as he had a penchant for a head-on assault. It showcased her warrior spirit and self-confidence. As she approached the lost prince, he extended his arms to block her oncoming attack but was taken aback when she made contact with the ground right in front of him. In one swift motion, she leaped over him.
"What... she adjusted rapidly. Can I pivot swiftly to thwart her impending attack"
Tarble couldn't adapt swiftly enough. As he spun around, a diminutive red orb collided with his right side, unsettling his balance. His upper body veered to the side as his hip was thrown off course.
"That was quite a punch. I didn't expect her to have such power. I need to gather myself and strike back swiftly before she gains the advantage"
As Tarble struggled to regain his balance, he spotted an orange beam hurtling in his direction. Realizing that he wouldn't have enough time to regain his composure, Tarble resorted to emitting a piercing screech to divert Ariel's attention and send the beam off its intended course. Tarble positioned his body toward Ariel, ready to launch his counterattack. The thrill of the battle began to course through his veins, with a formidable adversary like her igniting a passionate determination within him.
"Remarkable attack, you delivered more power than I anticipated," Tarble remarked. "That ki ball took me by surprise, and I had to employ one of my defensive maneuvers to evade the second strike. I'm truly impressed."
Tarble decided to opt for a beam attack instead of another physical strike, but he chose to use a less potent one. Extending both hands in front of him, palms out, and fingertips facing upward, he began charging a smaller beam. With a swift motion, Tarble released the beam in Ariel's direction.
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Ariel
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Post by Ariel on Oct 22, 2023 15:06:55 GMT -5
Ariel grinned fiendishly witnessing her crimson coloured energy orb connecting with Tarble's hip, and knocking the Saiyan off balance and sending him over toward a nearby rock face. The lost Saiyan prince though seemed to have other ideas, swiftly regaining his balance and emitting a huge piercing screech that knocked her follow-up attack off target and caused it to explode harmlessly in the distance.
“Not bad,” Ariel declared, praising both Tarble's defences and her own efforts. As, she was visibly relieved to see that all her effort studying under Master Roshi hadn't been in vain. The leather clad woman returned to her guarded stance while mentally preparing for the onslaught of coming attacks. When she was surprised by Tarble suddenly pausing to praise the power of her attack. 'Oh, right we're just sparring – and he's a Saiyan, so this is likely just a game to him....' she reminded herself, realizing that he probably wasn't taking this as seriously as she might've been.
The woman's chain of thought was quickly disrupted however when both Tarble's hands shot forward emitting a familiar energy beam that she quick recognised. 'Mesposo..' she mentally remarked, a little frustrated she knocked the energy beam aside with a swipe of her left-hand. 'Damn, T-That's much stronger then mine...' she realized, struggling with her freshly singed fingertips. 'still at least it didn't hit me.' Ariel concluded, noting it was once again her turn on the offensive she hurled four quick beam balls at the lost prince wanting to get an accurate gauge of his dodging capabilities.
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Post by Tarble on Oct 24, 2023 20:39:04 GMT -5
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Tarble observed as Ariel effortlessly deflected his beam. It was one of his less powerful attacks, but he was curious to gauge her defensive abilities. This spar wasn't solely about winning; it was also a test of how effectively Master Roshi had been training her.
“I see he has taught her how to deflect at an early stage. He waited a long time to teach me that technique. O-well everyone knows how Master Roshi is towards woman”
Tarble watched as the young woman extended her hand, propelling a series of rapid ki balls in his direction. Rather than attempting to evade or deflect these attacks, Tarble opted to meet her ki balls head-on.
“I think this will work just fine”
Standing straight up, Tarble extended his right hand, fingertips pointing skyward. He unleashed four ki balls that spiraled toward Ariel's oncoming projectiles. A confident smirk graced his face, a testament to the noticeable growth in his power resulting from his rigorous training regimen.
“I can not believe how far I have grown. Master Roshi and Master Kami have taught me a lot in such a short time”
When the four ki balls collided, a minor explosion ensued, creating gusts of swirling wind around the two combatants. Tarble observed as dust veiled the surroundings, his stance unwavering as he anticipated Ariel's next move. |
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Post by Tarble on Oct 31, 2023 21:32:07 GMT -5
| 1ST INTERACTION Tarble Total Count: 229/1,599 |
Tarble remained stationary, eagerly anticipating Ariel's next move. Although he was ready for another round of sparring, he was also aware of his impending visit to Master Kami.
“Is she going to make a move…”
Tarble squinted his eyes in anticipation, thoroughly relishing the sparring session and Ariel's remarkable skills. He couldn't help but notice her abundant talent, convinced that with continued training, she would become a formidable presence. After a few moments, Tarble sensed that the spar was drawing to a close. He knew that Ariel was on her way to Master Roshi's, and Master Kami had expressed a strong desire for him to undertake some training in a chamber he referred to as the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.
“It seems like she is not going to make a move”
“Well this spar was great. You are an excellent fighter and I hope to see you on another spar or battle. I really have to get going and head to Master Kami’s house for some special training he has in stored for me. Tell Master Roshi I said hi and I will be stopping by another time to see him” said Tarble as he turned around to walk away.
As Tarble soared in the direction of Lookout Tower, he pivoted his upper body to give Ariel a farewell wave.
“I really do hope I get to see her again”
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