[And there is plenty of next times, to say the least. Over the span of the next several days alone, the second Infinite sees Shadow, he elects to try and throw down with him--Infinite at least has a basic rule of tact that he doesn't go and attack Shadow when he has company (as much as he wants to kill that blue blur too, a certain robot has managed a handy enough smackdown and threat that has ensured he won't be going after him again. ...at least not without a plan--), but when he's otherwise unoccupied? He's fair game. And...
Each and every time, he loses. That's all he's been doing for the last several days, even as he's grown much stronger with the new magic he's been given. He's even managed to test it against that misfortune goddess in the mountains, as much as she keeps telling him that battling her is a fool's errand--she may beat him handily, but he's better understanding his power. It's the only solace he has.
It was yesterday that Infinite finally decided he needs to change up his approach. He needs to get the jump on Shadow, somehow--he's not entirely sure how, but it has to be something shocking. Something unexpected, for sure. Anything to stop the vague tension that seems to build in Infinite as Shadow pins him again, and again, and again and again--
In truth, by the time today has come around, Infinite hasn't even thought of a proper plan. But when Infinite confronts Shadow today, he makes sure to attack when they're in a secluded spot, and Infinite discards his mask entirely when he goes on the attack today.]
Shadow!!
[...HEADS UP, IT'S TIME FOR YOUR DAILY BATTLE WITH THE JACKAL AGAIN...]
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Each and every time, he loses. That's all he's been doing for the last several days, even as he's grown much stronger with the new magic he's been given. He's even managed to test it against that misfortune goddess in the mountains, as much as she keeps telling him that battling her is a fool's errand--she may beat him handily, but he's better understanding his power. It's the only solace he has.
It was yesterday that Infinite finally decided he needs to change up his approach. He needs to get the jump on Shadow, somehow--he's not entirely sure how, but it has to be something shocking. Something unexpected, for sure. Anything to stop the vague tension that seems to build in Infinite as Shadow pins him again, and again, and again and again--
In truth, by the time today has come around, Infinite hasn't even thought of a proper plan. But when Infinite confronts Shadow today, he makes sure to attack when they're in a secluded spot, and Infinite discards his mask entirely when he goes on the attack today.]
Shadow!!
[...HEADS UP, IT'S TIME FOR YOUR DAILY BATTLE WITH THE JACKAL AGAIN...]