Hi, I had a question about Innogen & realized this is an excuse to let you yap publicly about them. What kind of fighter is Innogen? Do they only fight battles they know they can win? Do they let hits get in, or overwhelm their opponents entirely? Can Innogen get spontaneous with makeshift weapons and such, or do they stick to the basics?
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Working for Bailey—especially as one of his goons—pretty much requires you to be strong. They know it’s expected, so they keep their physique in top shape. Plus, it works out for them staying fit is part of the job, a drive to keep working. Simply put: Innogen is a fighter. A heavy-hitter who loves to fight and knows how to. But they don't find themself in many encounters (combat fame has its perks). Buuutttt if they’ve seen you fight your own battles, they might lean into trying to provoke a fight with you. (Out of interest? Curiosity? Thrill?) It’s subtle, though—you wouldn't even realize what they’re doing. And when that fight does happen, if you lose, you lose but them losing to you? Big love increase.
Onto combat, Innogen is pretty knowledgeable when it comes to reading their opponents—it comes from having high awareness. (Iittle idea that awareness works differently for most PCs, excluding the supernatural elements..... In this case, Innogen can read their opponents well in combat.) Anyways!! It really depends on who they’re up against and whether they’re busy. Most fights usually come to them rather than them initiating—unless it’s work-related. Whether or not the fight is something they can handle isn’t something they even consider. As a Sadomasochist leaning Maso, they’ll take a blow or two if they know they can—or if they feel like getting roughed up. But strangers? A weirdo? They’ll land more calculated hits to make sure you stay down and don’t get back up and then dipping. They have work to do!! Don’t get in their way!! That said, their health factors do get in way. Terrible endurance means most fights are over before they even start. But if a fight becomes enjoyable, they can get sidetracked—usually leading to over-exertion. (Though this rarely happens😭) PCs like Dulce? Innogen will absolutely let themselves take way more blows and attacks all in the name of their lovely combative relationship.
Weapons!! Innogen always carries a gym bag—you’ll hardly ever see them without it. Inside? An assortment of improvised weapons!! They are insanely crafty when it comes to makeshift weaponry in a fight. They’ve been pepper-sprayed so many times—and they are sick of it! After suffering through it one too many times, they made sure EVERYTHING on them was combat-ready—even their teeth!! Those shark teeth? Not cosmetic. They will bite you. And they will not let go. They'll only use this as retaliation if they’re sprayed or if their opponent has a weapon. Because if you do? Then they do too. Without their bag? That stick on the ground? Weapon. Someone’s bike? Weapon. Baby stroller? Weapon. Innogen rarely fights dirty or uses tricks in combat—unless: You’ve been fighting off Bailey to avoid rent or they have low respect for you.
