Alice Quest - The Seven Colored Puppeter's Week

[It's Purvis!]

>"Hmm. Well, I don't think you would be terribly happy with chores. I could use materials to expand the house, but I don't think you two are interested in that. So...do you think you can find your way to Marisa's safely?"

[Neovereign]

>"Hmm. Well, I don't think you would be terribly happy with chores. I could use materials to expand the house, but I don't think you two are interested in that. So...do you think you can find your way to Marisa's safely?"

> "We can." Both nod.
> "Hmm, what about some practice?" Hourai looks to Shanghai.
> "I don't want to use too much energy... Maybe another day."
> "Maybe Marisa's it is, then..."
>_

[It's Purvis!]

>"Then you may visit her. But you have to behave, and listen to her. ...But not if she tells you to do bad things."

[Neovereign]

>"Then you may visit her. But you have to behave, and listen to her. ...But not if she tells you to do bad things."

> "We know the deal with her. At least, I do." Shanghai starts.
> "I don't follow what she does blindly. She's cool, not my mentor or something."
> "Not yet, I'm sure you'd like to say~"
> "She's the second best-"
> "Incident resolver in Gensokyo." Shanghai speaks in tandem with her sister. "Strong and great at handling situations, right?"
> "Is it bad to want to be stronger?" Hourai frowns, before being poked at by Shanghai.
> "I know that's not all~"
 
> The little argument brings a giggle from the giant maiden patiently watching the three of you.
>_

[It's Purvis!]

>Smile as well.
>"You two will be just fine, then."

[Neovereign]

>Smile as well.
>"You two will be just fine, then."

> "Oh, enjoy your time." Shanghai speaks, before turning to Hourai. "Hey, maybe we could sleep for a little while longer.
> "I think I'd want something more productive. Like seeing how Marisa's doing with the mushrooms."
> "Mm. Maybe." Shanghai looks away from Hourai, then gazes between the two of you. "...Um, are you still working with them, or have you stopped? Or maybe you found out how to make them last longer?"
> "...Oh! Hey Alice, maybe your hopes came true. Or maybe I'm onto something I don't fully realize yet." Meiling examines herself. "It's definitely been over the time period, right? Or, was this how I usually am? I've gotten a bit mixed up on my normal at these sizes..."
>_

[It's Purvis!]

>To the dolls: "We might have found a way to make them last longer."
>Look over Meiling. Assuming no change, say, "Well, you're still the same size."

[Neovereign]

>To the dolls: "We might have found a way to make them last longer."
>Look over Meiling. Assuming no change, say, "Well, you're still the same size."

> "Marisa better catch up, then." Shanghai speaks, seemingly with intention to bother Hourai.
> "Maybe it wouldn't just be that easy..." Meiling scratches her head, though isn't defeated.
>_

[It's Purvis!]

>"Well, Meiling is very special. We'll have to experiment a bit more. But perhaps I should see how Marisa has progressed? What do you think sweetie?"

[Neovereign]

>"Well, Meiling is very special. We'll have to experiment a bit more. But perhaps I should see how Marisa has progressed? What do you think sweetie?"

> "It's just a few steps over, so sure."
>_

[It's Purvis!]

>A few steps, she says...
>"I'm sure she'll be thrilled to see you!"
>To the dolls: "You two can come if you like, but you don't have to."
>Head for Marisa's house.

[Neovereign]

>A few steps, she says...
>"I'm sure she'll be thrilled to see you!"
>To the dolls: "You two can come if you like, but you don't have to."
>Head for Marisa's house.

> As you near your neighbor's home - your dolls following along - you notice a small gathering in front of Marisa's residence.
> Despite your warning, the Three Fairies of Light are present. They're even accompanied by two more fairies, the Ice fairy and the Big fairy.
> However, all of them except for the ice fairy are sound asleep.
>_

[It's Purvis!]

>Oh yes, we did say something like that, didn't we? Well, we've made peace with the faeries, so no hard feelings.
>"Ah, hello there."

[Neovereign]

>Oh yes, we did say something like that, didn't we? Well, we've made peace with the faeries, so no hard feelings.
>"Ah, hello there."

> "You're that puppeteer girl! I was told to watch out for you. But not what to do when you came..." the fairy thinks. "I guess that means you must be specially invited or something. For Marisa?" She asks the last bit to herself.
>_

[It's Purvis!]

>"Yep. Would you knock on the door for me, since you're closer?"

[Neovereign]

>"Yep. Would you knock on the door for me, since you're closer?"

> The fairy gives a confident nod, getting up and heading towards Marisa's door.
> She knocks, and Marisa's voice answers after a short pause.
> "I know you're eager but this isn't really something you can just keep throwing at the wall and get new results. Unless one of you came up with an idea?" Marisa questions.
>_

[It's Purvis!]

>"Hello, Marisa."

[Neovereign]

>"Hello, Marisa."

> There's a moment of silence...
> "Eh? Alice? At this hour?" She questions, the voice getting closer to the door.
> The ice fairy floats away from the door and back to the pile of fairies sleeping nearby.
>_

[It's Purvis!]

>"At this hour? Honestly now."

[Neovereign]

>"At this hour? Honestly now."

> Marisa finally peeks out from the door, looking among those gathered here.
> "Meiling's here too? What's the occasion you guys?"
> "We're here for when we all wake back up and-"
> "I know what you're still here for. I meant the larger ladies." Cirno is interrupted.
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[It's Purvis!]

>"I was wondering how you had progressed with your work."
>Glance down at the faeries.
>"...Though perhaps we should get some privacy first?"

[Neovereign]

>"I was wondering how you had progressed with your work."
>Glance down at the faeries.
>"...Though perhaps we should get some privacy first?"

> "They're helping my research out. But since most of them are asleep right now, we could."
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[It's Purvis!]

>Nod.
>"What have you found?"

[Neovereign]

>Nod.
>"What have you found?"

> "The mushrooms work on fairies as well. I think they even get a bit sturdier."
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[It's Purvis!]

>Nod
>"I noticed that too, earlier."

[Neovereign]

>Nod
>"I noticed that too, earlier."

> "Ah. Drat, I thought I had something new. Hmm... Well, my  Tsuchinoko can't do much for it. I've been meaning to try it with other people too, but I've been trying them with these fairies lately. Theirs are some impressive results though!"
>_

[It's Purvis!]

>"Have you had luck cultivating them?"

[Neovereign]

>"Have you had luck cultivating them?"

> "No, not at all. There's still a fair amount growing around, at least."
>_

[It's Purvis!]

>"A shame, but good to know they are still around. As for myself, well...results pending. But they are promising."
>Small nod toward Meiling.

[Neovereign]

>"A shame, but good to know they are still around. As for myself, well...results pending. But they are promising."
>Small nod toward Meiling.

> "Huh?" Meiling questions with a confused look. "I've been helping cultivate them?"
> "I think she just means discoveries in general..." Marisa sweats.
>_