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Ampoule 06 - [In Person] // Renew your soul, to make you strong

[In Shiki's quest to adapt to his surroundings had been seeking some way to hone his skills without his prized Katana. A present from his commander to prove he was the best. Not that it mattered anyway. If anything the outdoors seemed to be a nice distraction from the ever growing populace of furry pests within the Manor. In some way he enjoyed the change of scenery, even if it was nothing more than an annoyance. Then again - when life gives you lemons you make the best damn lemonade you can with it, which was exactly what he was doing. There must have been some purpose to him being brought here in the grander scheme of things than simply the Author. Teach him to become the best warrior possible with more means than just his katana and wits? He'd see. Until then he took a seat by the lake's shore, giving a confused glance to what looked like a construction site. Little did he know that he was looking right at Jack's attempt to make the Black Pearl.]

The hell..?

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[Jack returned to his site with a sharpened plane, a saw and two buckets. Needless to say, the pirate's hands were full along with a brown tribble on his hat that purred.]

No. I'm not giving you any more. You'll only give yourself the winds and I have no sails to fill it.

[He looked over his shoulder as the tribble chirped again to see Shiki standing on the pier side of his ship.]

Do I know you?

[Shiki blinks and gives the pirate a scrutinising look. A costume? Or was he actually from such a world - granted the idea didn't surprise him anymore.]

No.

[He replies very flatly.]

[Jack lifts his nose, studying the other. His mannerisms didn't seem threatening to Jack but there was something definitely different about how he carries himself and he's seen enough cutthroats and fighters to know the difference between a threat and a person that knew how to defend himself. This guy before him did give off that air and Jack smirks.]

Uh huh. Well, friend, I'm Captain Jack Sparrow and this hunking hull of pieces parts and what-nots will soon be a ship....as soon as it's together and on the water....floating....like a ship should be.

[Shiki glanced to the ship and gave a sort of nod.]

What are you planning to do with it? There is nowhere to sail it. Unless you are contemplating using it as a strong hold?

I'm going to live on it. The Manor's nice but not fit for the likes of me.

I figured you were more of the.. outdoors type. I cannot say I blame you. Free from the watchful gaze of Big Brother, or is it something else?

The chain's a bit long for the shackles those inside give me. What's the point in being free if no one's really free to make a choice or take a stand?

[He puts down the tools and stretches his back.]

I like freedom. I crave it. Being inside? That's not freedom, mate. That's a gilded cage.

Thus why you choose to be a pirate, I am assuming.

[He makes a sort of humourless snort and glances back to the manor over his shoulder.]

Guilded cage hmm? I'm sure that's why many of the others stay there. They're used to such boundaries and find a level of comfort from it. It's a nuisance more than anything.

Exactly the reason I choose to be a pirate. If I can't be what I am inside, it's better that I stay outside and look inside for what I think is pertinent to what I need. Deer provide good for my needs and I happen to enjoy taking care of m'self.

[Not to mention, Aoko really has him not liking the idea of being inside even more.]

It's getting a bit crowded inside. Do you fence?

[Shiki nods, honestly he seems to taking care of himself well enough, used to it most likely.]

Not really, rapiers are too flimsy. Are you challenging?

[Grinning, Jack always liked to stay sharp. It wasn't going to be a fight to the death since that would only lead to not remembering much but he's always up for a challenge.]

Why else would I say it?

[That is a most definite yes.]

Not many would take up the challenge when I present it. You're...different.

[Jack could tell by the stance that Shiki was definitely one tough opponent. Perhaps the best he'll ever encounter.]

[Shiki cocked his head and let out a short breath of amusement.]

I don't wish to fall out of shape.

[He glances around and picks up a mouldy tree branch before throwing it aside. He couldn't actually pick up anything that was designed to be a weapon, sadly.]

I'll warn you now, I can't pick up swords.

[Jack figures it out once he takes another look at the red armband and lifts his finger with an "AH HA!". He goes toward the tool shed and takes out two broomsticks that have nothing on the ends. He tosses one to Shiki.]

That'll do.

[Just outside the door of the manor leading outside, Piccolo is lazily sitting on the steps leaning back. There are PILES of dead Tribbles scattered on the ground from where People had been throwing them out of the windows. However they are all roasted.

As another load of Tribbles falls from the heavens, Piccolo just lazily zaps them all with some half-assed Ki-blasts. He had to admit these creatures made excellent target practice. He doesn't even bother acknowledging Shiki as he walks out of the manor.]

[Well, that was ... new? He cocks a brow and watches the Namekian with a bizarre level of interest. Some form of illusion? It couldn't be because there was definitely a noticeable change, not to mention a level of power that sent tremors of ice through his spine. Was this the new challenge he'd have to rise to before he could kill the Premier.

Stepping forward he tries to get Piccolo's attention. Albeit lacking a level of subtlety.]

You. How about we test ourselves against something far more satisfying than these wretched vermin?

[Piccolo cocks an eyebrow up at the boy. Did that kid just challenge him? It's been quite a long time since someone had the guts to do that. Piccolo looks him over with a smirk and laughs]

I doubt you would put up any more of a fight against me then these things.

[Shiki's eyes narrow and lets out a tch. A slight snarl growing.]

Fool. If I truly am as pathetic as those vermin then why don't you try and land a single shot upon me.

[Deliberately he removes his jacket and turtle neck, throwing them aside. Not a single visible scar was on him that could have been made within the past decade or so. If anything it was an intimidation technique, a warrior with no scars on them would put most off. But then again Piccolo isn't most. Something he's hoping to be proved right on.]

[Piccolo chuckled some more, well he supposed playing around a little wouldn't hurt. In a blink of an eye he's disappeared from his spot on the stairs and reappeared behind Shiki. He then effortlessly backhands Shiki into the wall.]

Oh you mean like that?

[Shiki's eyes widen as he chokes upon colliding with the wall. Could it be this being was even stronger than the Premier? He didn't even hear him move, let alone see him.

Pushing himself away from the wall he holds his pain inside and does nothing to verbalise it. Just stands there and readies himself for another round. He wouldn't let it end like this. He had to live in order to destroy the Premier, nothing else mattered.]

Give me your best shot.

I'm afraid if I did that, kid, there would be nothing left of the manor, nevermind you. Why don't you give it a try if you're so damn mighty.

[He chuckles and just stands there. Not even in any kind of fighting stance.]

I am not a child. You mistake me for one of those wretched brats that believes they rule this place.

[Normally when he fought, he'd been described like paper in the wind, against this guy... he most likely wasn't. If he had his katana then he'd be able to strike this creature down, but he didn't.]

I can't. [He sourly admitted.] I lack my weapon of choice.

Compared to me you're just as pathetic as any other human, it doesn't matter what your morals are. And what would that 'weapon of choice' you want to hide behind be? Not that it will make any difference in the end.

[Piccolo crosses his arms and looks down cockily. He figured this kid was just blowing a load of hot air like all humans did before he started fighting, but on the off-chance he was worth some Piccolo wanted to see it. It had been a while since he had a good fight.]

I don't care about such tedious trivialities as morals. I'll do whatever it takes to become strong enough to kill the monster that dared mock me.
I fight with a katana, but after I carved up that old dog they saw fit to break it.

[You can see the slight pang of a rising bloodlust. How he would like nothing better than to kill several of the people in this place already. However being the militaristic strategist he was, he began considering his options.]

I don't deny being nothing more than human, but I'm the strongest in my world. Not even Line addicts on 50% stand a chance.

['that old dog'? Well Piccolo did remember Holmes mention something about being cut to ribons. Not that Piccolo was going to get defensive about it. The old man came back, and it was his own fault for dying in the first place.

A katana hm?

[Piccolo materializes a very basic katana. He had a run in with a few humans who used them. Of course the things couldn't even break the skin unless they were special in some way. Before he hands the sword over to Shiki, he holds his free hand out to a vacant part of the forest. He focuses for a moment before forming a blast forms in his hand. When he is satisfied with it, he shoots it... and there's an unnecessarily large explosion where it lands. he then holds the sword out to Shiki]

Still want to have a go at me?

[Shiki nods and reaches out to take a hold of the weapon. His ~~joy is killed in a fire~~ face falls however when his hand just simply passes right through the object. Grabbing his jacket and shirt he hisses lowly in frustration.]

This is ridiculous. Pathetic cowards.

[He turns back to Piccolo, looking as close to apologetic as he ever could.]

I do not wish to fight with you unless I am at my full strength. I am sure you can understand that yourself.

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