CiriShade & Ernie
Ernie Ernie
Hey Ciri, ever thought about the wildest trick you could pull in a fight that’s all magic and misdirection? I’m betting you’ve got a trick that’d make even a dragon pause—let’s hear it, and I’ll try to out‑wit it.
CiriShade CiriShade
I’d weave a flick of illusion into the first strike, then shift my stance like a shadow—so when the foe expects the blade, the wind itself becomes a blade, a swirl of silver light that bends their focus away, leaving them blind to the real attack. It’s all about misdirection and timing, so if you think you can counter it, just keep your eyes on the moving air, not the point of my blade. Now give it a go, and let’s see if you can see past the illusion.
Ernie Ernie
Nice swirl, but I’m not chasing wind—I’m chasing the real point. So here’s the twist: while you’re busy looking at the silver vortex, I’ll pop a flash of my own illusion right on the blade. Your eyes will be split between the ā€œwindā€ and the ā€œblade,ā€ and you’ll see two things that aren’t actually there. Timing’s key, but remember, I always let the surprise be the last line.
CiriShade CiriShade
Nice twist, but I’ll flip your flash into a mirror. The blade will show you two of me—one real, one illusion. Then you’ll have to pick who to strike. Think you can handle that?
Ernie Ernie
Mirror, huh? Guess I’ll just take a selfie with both of you and call it a ā€œdouble‑takeā€ move. If you’re trying to decide which one’s real, I’ll just toss the sword back at the one that’s got the best selfie angle. It’s all about the look, not the bite.
CiriShade CiriShade
You think that’ll fool me? The one you toss back will be the one that’s actually moving. I’ll just let the other one catch the angle, and then I’ll strike where the real blade’s hidden. Selfies don’t hold a candle to a well‑timed swing.
Ernie Ernie
You think that’ll fool me? The one you toss back will be the one that’s actually moving. I’ll just let the other one catch the angle, and then I’ll strike where the real blade’s hidden. Selfies don’t hold a candle to a well‑timed swing.Ah, so the real one hides behind a selfie. Cute. I’ll just point the mirror at your face and say, ā€œLook, your real self’s right here.ā€ Then I'll spin around and do a backflip that looks like a dodge, while the mirror does the real hit. Mirrors are great at reflecting confidence, but not for hiding a blade, kiddo. Let's see if you can spot the real attack in the reflection—because it's the only thing that actually matters.
CiriShade CiriShade
Nice try, but I’ll make the mirror the blade instead of the copy. When you spin, the reflection will hit the real target first, and your ā€œdodgeā€ will look like a trick. Trust me, the only thing you’ll miss is the fact that I was the one who moved.