remember that you can't save everyone
remember that you have to try
Decisive moments came in the heat of battle, when the hours were long, when the day was harsh and grueling, when hostilities continued to collide one after another after another, no end in sight. There were key instances, when soldiers broke through lines, when troops were rallied, when flagging opponents were worn and despondent, that proved who was strategic, who was gritty, who was determined. Sometimes it wound down to fortune. Sometimes it was collaboration. Sometimes it was the right second, the right opportunity. And though this was just for play, it was also for practice, war games to hone and sharpen the mind, to see who could outlast even in mere child’s invocations.
So he watched as they considered and configured, flags taken and snatched, those subtle, intricate designs, those strides of teamwork molding and infusing into the sanction.
Oliver’s efforts to instill illusionary fire, to scare off the leopard, to impart combinations of enchantments and invocations simply came too late. His earlier success in snagging their adversary’s flag was now sorely lacking, and
Which meant it was left up to
“Congratulations to Team Blue!” A round of applause ensued from the Sword, and content with their measures, wound his way before their masses. “Well done. You acted as a team, and had an effective strategy.” He paused, contemplating and considering their efforts. “As reward, I can make you any weapon you would like.” They could keep their flag too, if they wanted.
Then he turned towards
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Congratulations to Team Attuned! Feel free to pick a weapon and Deimos will make it for you!
out for vengeance
DEIMOS
