[Training] a flammable place

DEIMOS

A muffled snort rumbled through his chest the moment he spotted the hydrodome. He was familiar with the defensive procedure – had been on the outside looking in when Sunjata had utilized it deep in the Starfall pit and pendulums to protect precious flowers. And with that, he was also aware of its limitations.

So while it had been unfurled and his fire had been simultaneously doused again, he knew it’d be coming down sooner rather than later. With a slight tilt of his head, thoroughly amused by the game of skills and crafty techniques, he bolstered a multitude of fire surrounding said dome; waiting for the walls to come down, and intending to unravel his own.

3/4

think about this
you have the ability to survive anything

SUNJATA

the flood

Luckily, with the dome of water surrounding him, he’s blessedly unharmed from the fire that rampages outside. He feels it hit the dome in hisses and slams and with the water being relatively transparent between the rushing waves of it circling, it also grants him time to see the wall of fire that starts to surround him.

He knows Deimos will likely start to shrink it when the dome comes down, but thankfully Sunjata’s prepared for it with the conjuring of more water, creating a makeshift dome of water around him the second that the hydrodome falls, and once it does he sends it outwards in a burst to try and douse the flames.

3/4 Hydrodome post cool down 1/2

did you get out all of that angry passion?
is it still formin'? Has it started to torture you?

DEIMOS

Domes upon domes, but Deimos wasn’t nonplussed or bothered by the aspects. It came with the expectations of elemental barrages, so as the hydrodome faltered, and more water emerged, he opted to press harder. Sometimes the strategy was a simple barrage or an attempt at dominion, to hit harder where he could, because he could. Offensive measures were a necessity here, and he, while mulling it over, knew he couldn’t combine other enchantments and factions without maligning the intentions behind the training.

So instead it would be power for power, to place more threads of fire and prowess into the spectacle, hearing the sizzle and hiss as heat measured into its rival component.

4/4

think about this
you have the ability to survive anything

SUNJATA

the flood

Power for power was a great option to work with, especially when it seemed relatively rare to find someone that was equally on par with the strength the two of them had. So as the water explodes outwards, Sunjata continues to conjure more and more to replace the water that gets burned off the second Deimos’ fire is against it.

It’s enough to cause a sweat between the cool water and the raging heat from the flames and he finds himself standing there pushing his water magic as far as it could go against Deimos’, both nearly blotted out by the steam that erupts between them. “Fuck.” He mutters through grit teeth.

4/4 — hydrodome post cool down 2/2

did you get out all of that angry passion?
is it still formin'? Has it started to torture you?

DEIMOS

It had been a long, long while since Deimos had to put strength, persistence, and conviction into his methods. Unless he was battling some monster amidst the Tundra or teamed up with a horde of others to ensure Caido’s survival, he was usually holding back. There’d never been any need to pulverize those he was training – especially newer recruits.

So for now, it was a pleasant feeling of might and prowess slinking through his veins, granting a pulse into the destructive tendencies, a beating, fleeting thing as steam meshed amidst the water. He couldn’t help but laugh, before snagging the fiery multitudes back – for while it was natural to test the boundaries, there was also no need to eradicate one another for the sake of drilling and preparation. Years and years before, it wouldn't have even been a question. “That is probably enough,” he announced from yards away, tilting his head to see if either Sunjata agreed or deferred to persist in the practice and preparation.

think about this
you have the ability to survive anything

SUNJATA

the flood

There was an inherent difference between training against creatures – especially in times of crisis. And the last time he’d utilized his water magic in a similar way, it had been when they’d gone to take on the banshee. It felt good, at least, to push the limits now and then and as the fire pushes down and he pushes outwards with the water magic, he only finds some relief when the fire begins to falter.

The water begins to drip away, soaking into sand and dune grasses as he stands up and stretches a bit winded now, shooting a lopsided smile over at Deimos as he starts to close the distance. “Haven’t worked out like that in a while, thanks.” He admits with a shake of his head. “Need anything else?”

did you get out all of that angry passion?
is it still formin'? Has it started to torture you?

DEIMOS

With the test of fortitude, might, and power accomplished, Deimos only shook his head – content with the arrangement. He’d been able to test and wield his fire’s dominion while scaling it against an opposing element – certainly enough to call it a day. “No. But I will let you know if I hear of anything. Thank you for the help.” Bizarre happenstances with the Peepholes anyway, though at this rate it’d likely be within the new season, given impending, drawn-out evenings’ fast approach. “Have a good LongNight,” which was to say it’d likely be far easier than the past ones from Hollowed Grounds’ days, but he bid Sunjata goodbye with a vague wave before disappearing and dispersing back into crowds, intending to make his way back home.

[FIN]

think about this
you have the ability to survive anything