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Officer Judy Hopps

Officer Judy Hopps

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#1751770 [RPG] Hordes of the Tower of Ishido

Posted by Officer Judy Hopps on 05 June 2016 - 09:24 PM

Tiazu Obu - The Sun be Praised!

With eyes of luminous blue that fluttered into an exhausted sleep, for a few brief moments the incognito Goddess found peace. Curling up beneath a comforter that gradually became scaldingly hot to those of mortal flesh, she dreamt of only one thing. Beneath delicate starlight beneath a pale moon, her mother touched her cheek. Not with malice, nor with apathy; but with a loving mother's touch that she had never received once in her life.

So glorious was it that she could not help but attempt to hold the hand to her cheek, in the desperate need to feel affection from a parent.

However, a challenging roar from just outside her bedroom door caused her to bleary half open one eye in the real world.

Needless to say, the sight was an unwelcome one, there was an assassin charging at her with a sword raised on high to attack! Not only that, but the creak of wood from behind her alarmed the Priestess of a second attacker to boot! Who would be after her like this? Why? It was not as if she had made her presence known to any party other than the Druid and the Lord. Did they betray her?

It wasn't possible, there was great commotion elsewhere! The entire Inn must be under attack!

As the Assassin closed the gap, the Goddess flew into action.

She rose akin to a malicious flame, bringing the comforter with her as she whipped it about, first striking the Assassin in front of her with the searing hot fabric. Screams erupted outward as painful burns ripped at unprotected flesh, and then the blanket was thrown as she spun about to face the Assassin attacking her from behind. Covering the woman in the burning hot cloth, her attention refocused upon the closest threat as with one hand she pointed her finger at her, and the other bent and clenched right by her ear.

It were as if she were drawing upon an imaginary bow and arrow.

What happened next was just as startling as it was beautiful when.a long crescent of blue flame appeared in the forward hand's grasp, and a long arrow of pure white fire extended instantaneously from the front to the edge of her hand by the ear. Without the least hesitation, she loosed the arrow upon her nearest adversary. Launching forward with vicious intent, the arrow surged forward with all the ferocity of a ballista. Punching through the chest cavity of the closest assassin and burning forward to slam into the wall between the witches.

There, the arrow would rupture into a blinding fireball whose blast was ineffective to actually hurt anyone, but was more than enough to cause momentary disorientation amongst her likely surprised adversaries. Turning back towards the Assassin who escaped this by still being covered in a blanket, she notched yet another arrow to her ear. More than ready to unleash such violence yet again.


#1750733 [RPG] Hordes of the Tower of Ishido

Posted by Officer Judy Hopps on 27 May 2016 - 12:42 PM

Tiazu Obu - Praise the Sun

The monk's mention of the partnership between the Sun and Moon made the younger Goddess wince ever slightly. She felt the wave of mercy mother's sorrow begin to raise in a virulent wave in the back of her mind, and she fought to resist it. Even still, she could do little to mutter bitterly beneath her breadth in response.

"If only that were true." She softly stated, at tuning carefully onto the monk's explanation on how she came upon her path. It seemed that cruel happenstance had tore her from her family into the arms of a monastery. It was a curious yet tragic tale which did not garner further suspicion on the diety's behalf.

She knew that this woman was much older than she seemed, yet she also knew it was unwise to press the subject. Even still, this elder-in-disguise was polite enough to inquire if the Priestess wished to know anything further. As courteous as such a notion was, further inquiry mentioned further questions as to who she was as well. A grave risk to which she needn't dare tread.

After all, no one could be trusted. Not one living soul.

With one last graceful sweep of her fingertips, the Goddess grasped the teacup and finished the warm beverage. Then carefully settling it back onto the table, the Priestess glanced across the awkwardly silent distance to return such a thought in kind. "As much as I would enjoy, even prefer getting to know you better, I am afraid the hour is drawing late. Not only this, but I'm sure the road's weariness upon us all has taken a toll. Those uproarious beneath us surely might not think they need a decent night's rest, however you and I both know such is not the case."

Glancing about at her, well, more elegant accomodations; and considering the fact that this lady might not have the most exuberant of funds, she made a choice. A simple one, and if she acted like others would consider normal, she herself would lessen her suspicion. At least from this other woman.

"If you would like, you could rest here. I wold be more than happy to share my accomodation. As much as I know those below us are our comrades, I will only trust them as far as I can throw them. Which, with my utter lack of physical capabilities, isn't very far."


#1747535 [RPG] Hordes of the Tower of Ishido

Posted by Officer Judy Hopps on 05 May 2016 - 03:55 PM

Tiazu Obu - Tea for Two

There was a hint of befuddlement in the eyes of the Monk when the Goddess requested discretion. It was small, and subtle as she drew upon a sip of honeyed tea; and Tiazu did not miss it. Such confusion made sense after all; if she was such an adept Magus, why hide such abilities from their future allies? Especially when so many lives were on the line, not just themselves, but the whole of Ishido atop that.

Thankfully however, the Monk acquiesced to her request for discretion, and thankfully all things also came with a surname and with that, the blessing of a question. A chance to divert the topic from her questionable explanation over the potency of her magic.

Yet the question itself caused a moment of trepidation for Tiazu. Though with a practiced hand, she easily hid such behind a long sip of tea.

Is this a trap?

Though this one appeared externally young, the Goddess saw her true age upon the first of their meeting in the mind's eye. Was the ancient one trying to test her knowledge, or try and see through any sort of deceit that she was using as a cover? For she mentioned not knowing whose robes she wore, surely one so aged as the Monk would know. Eyes filled with distrust hidden beneath the edge of ivory studied her opposite carefully, meticulously, trying to find evidence of leering suspicion. Yet this woman was hard to decode, perhaps because of her likely centuries of practice herself.

"I must first thank you for not inhibiting my privacy, Mysthen Aurora." The Priestess began, bowing her head slowly while simultaneously settling the cup of tea back upon the table.

Now empty, it was proper enough for her to lower her hood. Taking the edges into her grasp, the white silk was carefully lowered and the hair of extroaordinary platinum rolled in waves past her shoulders. "For reliance upon those who wield magic very well could undo all that we will be fighting for soon. We truly do not know that which we are going against."

"As for the matron diety I worship, I am a devout to Chang'e. She is the Ishidoan Goddess of the moon." Tiazu smiled then, and though such a thing was a display of happiness, this was anything but. It was filled with an all consuming sorrow, bittersweet and full of subtle misery.

"I am aware of the irony of who I worship, and how my abilities presented elsewhere."

At least she had told the truth, at least what she could remember of Ishidoan mythology and culture. For now, the accuracy of her comments would suffice. At least she hoped.

Wisps of steam continued to curl upward between the two, as Tiazu's eyes of brilliant blue stared through the translucent warmth to Aurora. "Since you know a little more about me, Mysthen Aurora, I suppose it is only fair that I ask of you some things. Where are you from? And how did you happen to decide to take the path towards enlightenment?"


#1747156 [OOC] Hordes of the Tower of Ishido

Posted by Officer Judy Hopps on 03 May 2016 - 10:34 PM

No, I can't even see myself in a mirror. Ginger, no soul.

/starts googling recipes.


#1747054 [RPG] Hordes of the Tower of Ishido

Posted by Officer Judy Hopps on 03 May 2016 - 02:57 PM

Taiyo Tiazu Obu - Praise the Sun Tea for Two

Patiently, as wisps of steam curled upwards towards the ceiling, Tiazu waited for her guest to arrive. With eyes closed in a seemingly tranquil state, she listened for the sounds of footsteps approaching. It never took long, and within a few minutes her ivory hood was cast upward again just in time for the door to open and quietly close; announcing the presence of her guest. Not long after, the Monk verbally announced her presence and bowed her head.

A long silence lingered as an invigorating warmth inexorably filled the room with the scent of the tea.

From beneath the edge of the hood, the faux Ishidoan priestess carefully studied the monk in this silence. Assuming that she was precisely the woman that had intruded upon her meditiation and this was no trick, there were slight hints of distrust. Wariness from a long life lived, and a heartime torn asunder many times. However, she finally broke the silence with a respectful gesture and a handful of words.

"Welcome, Miss Aurora." She began, with a voice that felt as smooth as a pond on a pristine day. She bowed deeply and respectfully then, with tresses of silver hair draping over the table's edge as she did such. Raising up then, one hand raised in a sweeping gesture while the other remained settled upon her lap. "Please, have a seat. If you would be so kind, that is."

Once the woman settled on the opposite side of her table, Tiazu went about the work to properly prepare the tea in accordance with Ishidoan tradition. First by plucking up the kettle and gently resting one hand on its bottom, protected from the scalding heat by the emerald pad she had placed there earlier. Leaning slightly forward, each movement seemed filled with intentional grace as the green tea slowly filled Aurora's cup first and then Tiazu's second. After that, another hand swept across and wrapped her slender fingertips around a jar of honey. A small spoonful was then meticulously delivered to each side and stirred. Adding a touch of subtle sweetness to a usually bitter tea.

The end result was a tea that tasted just as wonderful as it smelled, without the trivialities of things like sugar.

"Welcome, honored Aurora." Tiazu bowed low and humbly a second time, indicating that the pouring ceremony was complete. "Please repeat my motions as it is our tradition." So without the use of her lower half, the incognito Goddess leaned forward and first wrapped her fingertips around the brushed glass cup. Lifting it slowly then, the bottom was caressed by her opposing hand. Lifting the cup following the center of her figure until the brim touched her lips, Tiazu took only a light sip of the steaming liquid before settling it back to where it was held in front of her center.

Once Aurora completed the motions, Tiazu would look across the tablegend then to her visitor. "I must ask two things of you, if you would be so kind to oblige. First is my inquiry to find out what.your surname is. It is Ishidoan nature to address others by such first until we approach a distinct level of familiarity where such things are no longer required. Second however, requires discretion."

Music began on the floor below, and she could hear it. The plucking of fingertips upon a string that brought further harmony to her current state.

Another sip of tea alighted her lips then, and she looked eye to eye with Aurora with absolute certainty. "I would request you do not mention that which you saw earlier to anyone. From time to time, people grow wary of Magi who possess any sort of power. Would that be too much to ask?"


#1746679 The RP Lounge

Posted by Officer Judy Hopps on 01 May 2016 - 01:25 PM

Orthodox Christians celebrate all religious holidays later in the year than Catholics and Protestants. 
 
That's why I'm usually late with greetings ^^


How....unorthodox.


#1746343 What is the Above User Known For?

Posted by Officer Judy Hopps on 29 April 2016 - 09:35 PM

KF liking Catgirls. Totally.


#1746301 [OOC] Hordes of the Tower of Ishido

Posted by Officer Judy Hopps on 29 April 2016 - 04:26 PM

Hm, I guess we're waiting for the bard to dance/sing/fall flat on his face/transform into Beyonce?

I'm betting Beyonce.

With his backup crew.

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#1746259 [OOC] Hordes of the Tower of Ishido

Posted by Officer Judy Hopps on 29 April 2016 - 01:04 PM

Wasn't real anway, was just a bit of fire magic, making it into shapes that she wanted to. ._.


#1746196 The RP Lounge

Posted by Officer Judy Hopps on 28 April 2016 - 10:44 PM

Well, Tactics did let Cloud cross over to Ivalice for Ramza to admi--I mean gawk at and recruit. One can hope it holds true here, eh? ;)

Then Balthier shows up later and all hell breaks loose.

Anyways, newbie here, but this FF-style RP is something I can get behind. Will watch progress with bated breath. :P

Balthier should show, he is the leading man after all.

And welcome, new blood. ^^


#1746188 [OOC] Hordes of the Tower of Ishido

Posted by Officer Judy Hopps on 28 April 2016 - 09:56 PM

..

Okay. Enough is enough. Let's just move on forward. Aye? That's it.


#1746179 [OOC] Hordes of the Tower of Ishido

Posted by Officer Judy Hopps on 28 April 2016 - 08:21 PM

Play nice kids.

Yeah, is that too much to ask?

Or is anything I do going to come under excessive scrutiny? If so, I'll happily hand over Tiazu's reins to Naifu and wash my hands of it. T'was the last thing I expected out of you, DR. Especially considering all the hell we went through in Sanctuary.

I'm disappointed.

But since I can see where I'm not wanted since I've been catching nothing but flak from most folks for the past couple pages of OOC. I should consider it, huh?


#1746157 The RP Lounge

Posted by Officer Judy Hopps on 28 April 2016 - 05:32 PM

Here, let me break down the general recipe I'm tinkering with.
-Tactics is the baseline for the setting, you live in one of 2/3/maybe 4 nations, and Players are enlisted in the nation's armed forces.
-4 & 9 are the inspiration for a few potential plot points, plus the level of technology (airships for the win)
-RWBY is the inspiration for the weapons. You have no idea how long I've been trying to find an excuse to use that setup in an RP.
-FMA is going to provide the "magic" side of the game, and I'm still working on how to properly implement that.


Liking it more and more. Go on.....

It'd be 4/9/Tactics style. Which I'm sure breaks your heart.


/heartbroken

No emo boys with too many zippers?

/facetiously sad


#1746144 [RPG] Hordes of the Tower of Ishido

Posted by Officer Judy Hopps on 28 April 2016 - 04:46 PM

Tiazu Obu - Praise the Sun

For a moment, Tiazu was just as confused as the woman that stood before her. She wanted the Goddess to conjure the tea here and now? Surely, some deities might have been known for such practice, but certainly she was not going to give herself away so easily.

It meant that this woman had suspicions. Understandable, but either way it took the Goddess to an edge. Much in contrast to her usual nature, she delayed the impulse to appease, and instead bowed humbly.

"I am afraid that I am not capable of such a feat." She quietly stated while midway through a second apologetic bow. Raising smoothly, the girl's hands intertwined apprehensively in front of her as they remained about her waist. "However, my room does have a kettle, and what Priestess would I be if I had not some tea? I could prepare it easily, if you would not mind a personal visit momentarily."

Nodding slightly as if she was certain the Monk would pay a visit, she would gently give direction. "I am residing temporarily within the confines of the first room on the right. See you soon, if you would like."

Eyes of gorgeous blue closed then, and the Tiazu vanished from the Monk's sight. Only to have her eyes sharply open back to reality where the world seemed so much colder than before. Standing up and dusting off her robe, she quickly realized there was much work ahead of

Hurriedly opening a cabinet in her room and seizing the glassware inside, the incognito Goddess precariously filled the pot with water. Sprinting towards the other side of the room back towards the cups, the she dug around for the items to prepare a makeshift tea ceremony. Rushing then back to the table, upon it came to rest the proper items. A thick cloth of emerald color to rest the pot upon, and smaller cloths of similar nature for the cups on each side of the table.

Seizing the pot back into her grasp, the radiant girl'seemed hands seemed lined with fire as it took but only a moment for the extreme heat to bring the water to a boil. Once steaming hot, it was laid to rest upon the center, with a duet of teabags from her robes resting within it.

Watching the black clouded compound spread satisfactorily through the hot water, Tiazu quickly settled herself to sit in front of the table facing towards the door. With her palms resting in the tranquil nature that Priestesses were expressedly known for, she waited patiently for her probable guest to arrive.


#1745859 Tell us your jokes! (even stupid ones!)

Posted by Officer Judy Hopps on 26 April 2016 - 09:47 PM

I made a belt out of watches once, it was a waist of time!