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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 5, 2023 19:32:07 GMT -5
"No thanks. Better not to wear myself out before the fights." He said. "Name's Taskmaster, don't remember my real name. Tom something-or-other."
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Post by Manah on Nov 7, 2023 10:38:53 GMT -5
"Probably a wise decision, friend", the monk said, tipping his hat. "Sounds like one serious memory issue. Is that what you're fighting for? Regaining your memories, or the ability to retain new ones?" he asked.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 7, 2023 10:56:56 GMT -5
"Neither. I just want to go back to my own world." He said.
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Post by Manah on Nov 7, 2023 12:21:19 GMT -5
"If you forget everything so quickly, will you even remember it by then?" he asked.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 7, 2023 12:24:03 GMT -5
That seemed to hit home for TM as he just stood there in stunned silence for a moment.
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Post by Manah on Nov 7, 2023 14:34:12 GMT -5
"You had not considered the possibility, huh? I'm sorry. I didn't mean to trouble you", he said.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 7, 2023 14:37:44 GMT -5
"No, it's fine don't worry about it." He said.
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Post by Manah on Nov 7, 2023 17:03:31 GMT -5
"Very well", he said, nodding. "We're having dinner together in about half an hour. Would you like to join us?" he asked.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 7, 2023 17:53:05 GMT -5
"Sure... Why not." He said.
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Post by Manah on Nov 8, 2023 23:25:34 GMT -5
"Come along then", he said, leading the way to a large dining room with a no less impressive dining table.
Around the table were...
-A caucasian man with brown hair in a black two-pieces suit, white shirt but no necktie, wearing sunglasses and a pricy looking wristwatch.
-Another asian man in black and red pants with a white tanktop, shoulder-length black hair and a red headband.
-A pretty blonde woman, her hair in a ponytail, in a black t-shirt, camo pants, leather combat boots, and wearing dogtags on a chain around her neck.
-An intimidating-looking, muscular afro-american man with a crew cut, a moustache, and a pair of metallic, cybernetic arms, wearing black pants, black boots and a matching tank top.
-A ninja very similar to the one Taskmaster had already encountered, but wearing a blue and black outfit instead of yellow and black, and who seemed to... emit cold around him.
"Meet Johnny Cage, Liu Kang, Lieutenant Sonya Blade, Major Jax Briggs, and a recent addition to our team, Sub-Zero", Kung Lao explained, as Taskmaster noticed Ash already sat down and enjoying a full plate of food. Plenty of delicious looking food of various types were set up on the table for them to pick as they pleased, with servants bringing in more.
"Feel free to eat as you need. Courtesy of our murderous host, Shang Tsung. Don't worry, it's not poisoned or anything. The Elder Gods would not let him, and he would lose the tournament by default". He smirked. "Also, we checked to be sure."
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 8, 2023 23:29:48 GMT -5
"Not a bad crew." TM said sitting down, and lifting up his mask just enough to sample some of the wares. "Hope none of you mind having your moves copied. That's kinda my thing from the get go." He said.
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Post by Manah on Nov 9, 2023 1:13:13 GMT -5
"Whatever works", the blonde woman said, shrugging.
"Hey, imitation is the best form of flattery", Cage said half-jokingly.
"Can you copy these puppies?" Jax said, flexing his cyber arms. "Or is it just moves alone? Even if it's the latter, I've got one mean left hook, I can tell you that."
Raiden stepped into the dining room from another entrance. "What matters is that we achieve victory. If copying your fellow Kombattants will lead to the defeat of Shang Tsung's champions, then by all means, copy us."
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 9, 2023 1:14:21 GMT -5
"I can copy your fighting styles, and anything that doesn't depend on superhuman powers. If a well trained human can do it, so can I." He said.
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Post by Manah on Nov 9, 2023 20:19:09 GMT -5
"Then you have a fine assembly of talent and skill around this table, I assure you", Raiden said. "Aside from you and Mr. Williams, whose arrival was, I must say, quite fortunate, I have personally handpicked each of them to fight for Earthrealm based on their potential, experience and skill. They have what it takes to win", he promised him.
"...How does your ability functions, if I may ask? Perhaps we can allow you to copy their skills before an actual life or death struggle, in a more controlled environment."
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 9, 2023 20:20:56 GMT -5
"All I have to do is watch each of you fight." He said.
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