Maidens of the Kaleidoscope
~Beyond the Border~ => Rumia's Party Games => Topic started by: Neovereign on May 24, 2022, 10:57:37 PM
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> Recap: Aya ate her friends. Sekibanki is a maid. Gensokyo is new.
Seki
>"I was only aware of Lady Remilia. The person in the basement, Flan?, must also be in charge. Is there anyone I'm missing?"
Aya:
> Nod.
> "Over on the mountain. She's where I would've gone if I were that blonde lady, given her rabbit lackey looked a lot like the rabbit lackey that told Yorihime there was 'a situation' going on here."
> Gesture in the general direction of their group.
> "But if you have information I don't, then by all means, act on it."
Seki:
> "That's both of them! Lady Remilia and Lady Flandre."
Aya:
> "We should head there, then." Reisen says.
> "We're continuing on our original plan." Youmu speaks.
> "Following a lead is better than baseless suspicion." Reisen argues. "If you can beat Lady Toyohime, Lady Yorihime may fall as well."
> "You've got beef with Aya, don't you?" Mokou speaks up.
>_
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Seki
>Have we read the articles by Hieda
>"Just wanted to be sure. Do you need any help dusting?"
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Seki
>Have we read the articles by Hieda
>"Just wanted to be sure. Do you need any help dusting?"
Seki:
> No.
> "I'm alright. You can relax a bit since you're new."
>_
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Aya:
> Sigh.
> "It's probably something I said earlier. It wouldn't be the first time today I unintentionally said something offensive while thinking I was helping. I would love to make up for it here and now, but Yorihime's currently locked in battle with a friend, and the longer I'm here, the worse that could be getting."
> "So I'm leaving in five seconds to get back to her. It can be with all, any, or none of you."
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Aya:
> Sigh.
> "It's probably something I said earlier. It wouldn't be the first time today I unintentionally said something offensive while thinking I was helping. I would love to make up for it here and now, but Yorihime's currently locked in battle with a friend, and the longer I'm here, the worse that could be getting."
> "So I'm leaving in five seconds to get back to her. It can be with all, any, or none of you."
Aya:
> "Weren't you just going to check Eientei?" Youmu questions.
> "You make it sound like it has to be your way. Do you even have a way to get out of this forest?" Mokou questions. "It's become almost impossible to leave through normal means."
>_
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Aya:
> "If you three aren't concerned with Eientei, neither am I. Best of luck."
> Turn around and, if no one engages us physically or verbally, take off back to where we left Iizunamaru and Cirno.
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Aya:
> "If you three aren't concerned with Eientei, neither am I. Best of luck."
> Turn around and, if no one engages us physically or verbally, take off back to where we left Iizunamaru and Cirno.
Aya:
> You take off.
> ...
> ...
> You haven't seen the edge of the forest yet...
>_
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Seki
>"Do you have a name I can use?"
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Aya:
> Hmm, so she was talking to us rather than Youmu. Whoops.
> Have a look up. Can we see the sky?
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Seki
>"Do you have a name I can use?"
Aya:
> Hmm, so she was talking to us rather than Youmu. Whoops.
> Have a look up. Can we see the sky?
Seki:
> "No..."
Aya:
> The bamboo stretches up much higher than you remember, but you can see a bit of the sky.
>_
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Aya:
> Try flying up toward the sky. Don't do this too fast, we don't want to get stabbed by branches or ambushed by anything.
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Aya:
> Try flying up toward the sky. Don't do this too fast, we don't want to get stabbed by branches or ambushed by anything.
Aya:
> You rise up...
> ...
> The sky isn't getting closer...
>_
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Seki
>"Ok."
->"Could you tell me about the mansion and who I should introduce myself to?"
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Aya:
> Look down. How high are we?
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Seki
>"Ok."
->"Could you tell me about the mansion and who I should introduce myself to?"
Aya:
> Look down. How high are we?
Seki:
> "Over there is the library, where Patchouli stays at. And over there is Flandre's room. And that way is upstairs. Remilia's room is higher, too. So is Sakuya's. You could introduce yourself to all of them."
Aya:
> You're pretty high up. You wouldn't be able to spot a rabbit if one were done there. At least that means you're getting somewhere?
>_
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Aya:
> "Yukari?"
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Aya:
> "Yukari?"
Aya:
> Silence...
>_
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Aya:
> Frown deeper.
> "Wonderful."
> Cross our arms in front of our face to guard it, and then top-speed it toward the sky.
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Seki
>Patchouli, that might be the pajama lady
>"Thanks. I'll see you later."
->Wave bye
>Head towards the library
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Aya:
> Frown deeper.
> "Wonderful."
> Cross our arms in front of our face to guard it, and then top-speed it toward the sky.
Seki
>Patchouli, that might be the pajama lady
>"Thanks. I'll see you later."
->Wave bye
>Head towards the library
Aya:
> You cover your face and burst towards the sky.
> ...
> "What's going on out there?" Momizi questions.
> Still not out of the bamboo. It keeps going further than you can see...
Seki:
> You wave and start putting your guess work in, heading for where the fairy pointed out the library as.
> You reach large doors...
>_
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Aya:
> Keep going while conversing.
> "The forest has changed. It's not letting me out."
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Seki
>Knock on the doors
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Aya:
> Keep going while conversing.
> "The forest has changed. It's not letting me out."
Seki
>Knock on the doors
Aya:
> "Know anyone that can help?" Hatate questions as you continue flying upwards.
Seki:
> You knock.
> No answer..
>_
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Seki
>Open the door
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Seki
>Open the door
Seki:
> You try to open the doors, and are greeted to the sight of an absolutely massive room.
> It's practically the size of the mansion itself, if not even larger. There's rows of bookshelves that go on further than you can see...
>_
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Aya:
> "We're all alone. Just the four of us. Or seven, I guess. Could you contact someone if I gave you their name?"
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Aya:
> "We're all alone. Just the four of us. Or seven, I guess. Could you contact someone if I gave you their name?"
Aya:
> "Uh... Maybe? Who are you thinking of?" Hatate questions.
>_
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Aya:
> "...Anyone with instant travel abilities. Except Konpaku."
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Seki
>Well, this will be a chore and a half.
>Go straightforward
->Do we see any other workers in here
-->Does the library have a second floor
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Aya:
> "...Anyone with instant travel abilities. Except Konpaku."
Seki
>Well, this will be a chore and a half.
>Go straightforward
->Do we see any other workers in here
-->Does the library have a second floor
Aya:
> "Yeah. Sounded like she was already headed somewhere... Well, I don't think Momizi or I have any sort of contact like that we can do..." Hatate says. "So... we're stuck?"
Seki:
> There's a table in the middle of the room, at least. Though nothing's on it right now.
> There are a few fairies out and about, but they're far.
> You believe so.
>_
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Aya:
> "Looks that way."
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Aya:
> "Looks that way."
Aya:
> "What do we do, then?"
>_
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Aya:
> "Crying is sounding pretty good right about now."
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Seki
>Have our spare head float up to get a better look
>Inspect one of the bookshelves for dust and the kinds of books in the Scarlet Library
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Aya:
> "Crying is sounding pretty good right about now."
Seki
>Have our spare head float up to get a better look
>Inspect one of the bookshelves for dust and the kinds of books in the Scarlet Library
Aya:
> "Maybe a rabbit will hear us. They know the ways, right?"
Seki:
> You make another head and rise up a bit.
> The bookshelves are in excellent condition.
>_
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Aya:
> "Not at this height, they wouldn't. And I would rather die before being caught in that state anyway."
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Aya:
> "Not at this height, they wouldn't. And I would rather die before being caught in that state anyway."
Aya:
> "Hey, I'm not too keen on dying like this!" Hatate opposes.
> "Do we really have nothing?" Momizi questions.
> Still goes up... Still. Goes. Up.
>_
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Aya:
> How high up are we now?
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Aya:
> How high up are we now?
Aya:
> You no longer see the ground.
>_
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Aya:
> Sigh.
> "I guess there's one thing I can do."
> Stop and start flying downward at top speed. (Obviously do our best to not crash into the ground.)
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Seki
>What does our head see
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Aya:
> Sigh.
> "I guess there's one thing I can do."
> Stop and start flying downward at top speed. (Obviously do our best to not crash into the ground.)
Seki
>What does our head see
Aya:
> "What is it?"
> You divebomb for the ground...
Seki:
> More books... There's doors to another floor though. You'd guess this connects to the ground floor.
>_
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Aya:
> "Head back the way we came and press on to find Eientei."
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Seki
>Go explore what's behind those doors
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Aya:
> "Head back the way we came and press on to find Eientei."
Seki
>Go explore what's behind those doors
Aya:
> "Oh. Alright." Hatate sounds less hopeful.
> You stop before the ground, finding Youmu and co. are still here.
Seki:
> You need to find a way up there first.
>_
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Aya:
> Wait. We left their group by traveling horizontally for a while, then went vertically upward, have now come back by traveling vertically downward, and we've already run into them again???
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Aya:
> Wait. We left their group by traveling horizontally for a while, then went vertically upward, have now come back by traveling vertically downward, and we've already run into them again???
Aya:
> You wonder if the forest is illusory... Or if they just followed you.
>_
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Seki
>Summon three more heads
->Grab onto two and try to lift ourself up with them
>Have the other two get under our feet and push us up
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Aya:
> Sigh.
> Take on a defeated tone.
> "What do you want?"
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Seki
>Summon three more heads
->Grab onto two and try to lift ourself up with them
>Have the other two get under our feet and push us up
Aya:
> Sigh.
> Take on a defeated tone.
> "What do you want?"
Seki:
> You summon more heads, and start to lift yourself.
> You're heavy, but it's working...
Aya:
> "I knew you'd get lost. Don't like listening, huh?" Mokou questions.
> "Wanted to know if you needed a hand." Reisen says.
> "Ah, we're not going to die like this?" Hatate questions.
>_
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Aya:
> "If you knew I would get lost, why did you dance around the matter instead of outright saying 'hey, don't leave, you can't get out on your own'?"
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Seki
>How stable are we
>Can we see the side walls?
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Aya:
> "If you knew I would get lost, why did you dance around the matter instead of outright saying 'hey, don't leave, you can't get out on your own'?"
Seki
>How stable are we
>Can we see the side walls?
Aya:
> "Because you seemed like you really wanted to do things your way..." Reisen says. "Otherwise, you probably would've followed along Youmu like us."
> "Actually, I literally said "Do you have a way to get out of this forest? It's become almost impossible to." Mokou crosses her arms. "I'm guessing you thought you could just fly straight out of it? Or go fast enough to break out?"
Seki:
> No.
> Not very stable, but it can work for now...
>_
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Aya:
> Look to Reisen.
> "I'm not imposing my presence on her. I don't even want to be doing it now. I really wish you three would have left without me."
> Throw our hands up in frustration.
> "Because we don't have time for any of this! This arguing is stupid! Everyone's arguing everywhere is so stupid! People all around are wasting time shoving their heads up their own asses just to be correct or contrarian or whatever else instead of actually trying to help fix the problem! So let's just all pretend we've all said whatever we each need to say to assuage each others' egos and work together to do something!"
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Aya:
> Look to Reisen.
> "I'm not imposing my presence on her. I don't even want to be doing it now. I really wish you three would have left without me."
> Throw our hands up in frustration.
> "Because we don't have time for any of this! This arguing is stupid! Everyone's arguing everywhere is so stupid! People all around are wasting time shoving their heads up their own asses just to be correct or contrarian or whatever else instead of actually trying to help fix the problem! So let's just all pretend we've all said whatever we each need to say to assuage each others' egos and work together to do something!"
Aya:
> "Uh..." Reisen and Hatate both speak.
> "In short, we need more people doing useful things rather than wasting time." Youmu speaks up. "Which is why I left in the first place. My little group's been much more useful than me just being around to help people focus or move somewhere. I can get you out of here and to the mountain, or you can use the wind and muster as much speed as you can to break out of here. I think you can do that."
> Youmu sounded a bit genuine, compared to the tone she's been giving before.
> "Is there even a need to rush so much..." Mokou mumbles.
>_
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Seki
>Summon enough heads to make a carpet big enough to lay on.
->Land and lay on it
->Try to float a foot
>How does this compare?
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Aya:
> Clap once and point at Youmu with a smile.
> "Perfect. We know that your method works, and we don't know if mine works or not, so let's do yours."
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Seki
>Summon enough heads to make a carpet big enough to lay on.
->Land and lay on it
->Try to float a foot
>How does this compare?
Aya:
> Clap once and point at Youmu with a smile.
> "Perfect. We know that your method works, and we don't know if mine works or not, so let's do yours."
Seki:
> You try, but can't get enough to lay down...
Aya:
> Youmu offers her hand.
> "Oh. Now we're leaving." Reisen speaks, taking the swordswoman's hand, alongside Mokou.
>_
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Seki
>What’s our max amount of heads
>Do we confidently think we could fly up to the second floor?
>Try flying like we did before the mooning.
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Seki
>What’s our max amount of heads
>Do we confidently think we could fly up to the second floor?
>Try flying like we did before the mooning.
Seki:
> Looks like around 7?
> Yes. Though it wouldn't be too luxurious.
> You try to fly, but don't get off the ground...
>_
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Aya:
> If Youmu has an open hand, take it. Otherwise, take Reisen's open hand.
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Seki
>Position ourself so we won't knock over bookcases if we fall
->Use our flying trick with the extra heads as support to get to the second floor
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Aya:
> If Youmu has an open hand, take it. Otherwise, take Reisen's open hand.
Seki
>Position ourself so we won't knock over bookcases if we fall
->Use our flying trick with the extra heads as support to get to the second floor
Aya:
> You take hold, and notice Youmu bring you and her group through the ground.
> You emerge from near the Moriya Shrine.
> "So where's this Yorihime?" Youmu questions.
Seki:
> You start to carry yourself to the second floor, making it without too much issue.
>_
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Aya:
> "This way."
> Swoop around real fast to pick up our three new traveling companions (if they get squished together a bit, so be it), and then beeline for where we remember the fight taking place.
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Aya:
> "This way."
> Swoop around real fast to pick up our three new traveling companions (if they get squished together a bit, so be it), and then beeline for where we remember the fight taking place.
Aya:
> You scoop up the trio and dart off for the fight.
> You arrive to see an unconscious Cirno, pinned under Yorihime's foot.
> "I'm sure I'd get yelled at if I did." You hear Megumu. "Probably by that ice fairy herself, too."
> "Good. I'd rather not have her revive and have to hold back enough just to knock her out once again." Yorihime says, before spotting you. "Ah. How nice of you to visit this far from your new home, Reisen."
>_
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Aya:
> Set the three down, and then whoosh back to Iizunamaru's side (circling around others as needed, we don't need to look aggressive to Yorihime).
> "Sorry I took so long, Boss. Things happened."
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Seki
>"Ha! Who needs wings to fly!"
>Pull off the maid hat one of our extra heads then dismiss the heads
>Does the second floor look like the first?
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Aya:
> Set the three down, and then whoosh back to Iizunamaru's side (circling around others as needed, we don't need to look aggressive to Yorihime).
> "Sorry I took so long, Boss. Things happened."
Seki
>"Ha! Who needs wings to fly!"
>Pull off the maid hat one of our extra heads then dismiss the heads
>Does the second floor look like the first?
Aya:
> You set the trio down and swoop over to your boss.
> "Cirno held out as best as she could, and kept coming back. Though this lady figured out she wasn't going to stay down if she could help it." Megumu comments.
> "So they're sisters?" Youmu descends towards Yorihime.
> "Yes." Reisen follows, though stays a bit behind. "Careful."
> "I'm guessing you're trying to take over the mountain?" Youmu questions.
> "There isn't much effort I need to put in." Yorihime responds. "The Tengu seem to be against their leaders, and as a result, are even easier to blow through. I'm actually taking my time and am quite bored."
Seki:
> You take the accessory off of one of the heads, then dismiss all of them.
> The accessory vanishes with them.
> The second floor is mostly a balcony within this library.
>_
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Seki
>Open one of the doors up here
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Aya:
> Look to Reisen and Youmu.
> "She's been looking for a worthy opponent to duel with. I didn't bring it up because I didn't want you to think that was the reason why I suggested you come here."
> Look around for the blonde woman.
>> If she's not visible: "Looks like my hunch on why you should come here was wrong, though. Sorry about that."
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Seki
>Open one of the doors up here
Aya:
> Look to Reisen and Youmu.
> "She's been looking for a worthy opponent to duel with. I didn't bring it up because I didn't want you to think that was the reason why I suggested you come here."
> Look around for the blonde woman.
>> If she's not visible: "Looks like my hunch on why you should come here was wrong, though. Sorry about that."
Seki:
> You open the doors. It looks like the ground floor. Well, the basement too, thought he basement is darker.
Aya:
> The blonde doesn't appear to be anywhere here...
> "It's fine. I'll beat her then." Youmu draws one of her swords.
> "A swordswoman. Well, I hope you have more experience than this ice fairy." Yorihime steps off of Cirno. "Show me a good time, will you?"
> "Actually, since you use a sword too, I'll be sure to play a bit before I defeat you." Youmu boasts. "You may strike first."
>_
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Aya:
> Skootch over to Reisen.
> Speak to her quietly, so that hopefully no one present outside of us overhears.
> "By the way, just to make sure you know, that rant earlier had nothing to do with you. You're perfect and everyone loves you for it."
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Aya:
> Skootch over to Reisen.
> Speak to her quietly, so that hopefully no one present outside of us overhears.
> "By the way, just to make sure you know, that rant earlier had nothing to do with you. You're perfect and everyone loves you for it."
Aya:
> You quietly pass over to Reisen.
> "Eh?" She questions, as you hear swords clash.
> Yorihime is darting back and forth, similar to her fight with Cirno, though quickly picking up speed.
> Youmu, however, is blocking each and every slash, keeping up well.
>_
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Aya:
> Now that Yorihime has resumed battling, where is Cirno's body?
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Aya:
> Now that Yorihime has resumed battling, where is Cirno's body?
Aya:
> Megumu is heading over to her.
>_
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Seki
>Is it a hallway
->Investigate
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Aya:
> Continue speaking quietly, in a bit of a playful tone as well.
> "It's true. Konpaku is very lucky to have you."
> Head over to Cirno's body as well.
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Seki
>Is it a hallway
->Investigate
Aya:
> Continue speaking quietly, in a bit of a playful tone as well.
> "It's true. Konpaku is very lucky to have you."
> Head over to Cirno's body as well.
Seki:
> Yes.
> You head through, finding a few fairies roaming the halls.
Aya:
> "She let me know that already..." Reisen nods.
> You head over to Cirno with Megumu.
> The two swordswomen are really speeding up... You can see that they're also throwing in other attacks, mainly, Yorihime doing things like flinging fire from her sword.
> "You're receiving help." Youmu questions, or rather, observes.
> There's a sudden strike of lightning on the two duelists, and you hear a gasp...
>_
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Aya:
> Where did the gasp come from?
> Look up for the source of the lightning.
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Seki
>Wave
->"Hello, I'm a new maid, Sekibanki."
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Aya:
> Where did the gasp come from?
> Look up for the source of the lightning.
Seki
>Wave
->"Hello, I'm a new maid, Sekibanki."
Aya:
> The duo.
> There aren't storm clouds above. Maybe it was from one of the two.
> After the flash, Yorihime seems to have been slashed, yet doesn't look tired.
> Youmu looks to be in pristine condition comparatively, however
> "You aren't done yet, are you?" Youmu questions. "You have better, I can tell."
> "It doesn't seem like summoning the gods will help much..." Yorihime frowns, readying her sword. "Then do be prepared to lose an arm or more."
Seki:
> The fairies stop and look over.
> "Hello / Hi Sekibanki." They all greet. "You look lost. Do you need help getting around?"
> "She does look lost..."
> "Actually, why don't we have maps here?"
> "That's a good idea, we should ask the mistress!"
> "But having all of us carry a map... I don't think that's reasonable..."
>_
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Aya:
> Pick Cirno up, if Iizunamaru hasn't already.
> Does Iizunamaru still have Tokiko?
> Skootch up close to Iizunamaru and speak to her quietly.
> "By the way, Boss, Hata is in there with Momi, which is why you didn't see her return. ...I don't suppose you've changed your mind on being in there?"
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Aya:
> Pick Cirno up, if Iizunamaru hasn't already.
> Does Iizunamaru still have Tokiko?
> Skootch up close to Iizunamaru and speak to her quietly.
> "By the way, Boss, Hata is in there with Momi, which is why you didn't see her return. ...I don't suppose you've changed your mind on being in there?"
Aya:
> You lift Cirno up.
> She does.
> "It's still a "no" from me." Megumu responds.
> The two duelists go at it, once again faster and fiercer...
>_
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Aya:
> "Alright. Mmm...I ask because I've been thinking about the other tengu, what we've seen and what Yorihime just said. I'm wondering if we should, uh, 'collect' them as we go if we can, to neutralize them but also keep them away from whatever turned them. If we do that and it starts getting crowded in there, I could use your help keeping them in line."
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Aya:
> "Alright. Mmm...I ask because I've been thinking about the other tengu, what we've seen and what Yorihime just said. I'm wondering if we should, uh, 'collect' them as we go if we can, to neutralize them but also keep them away from whatever turned them. If we do that and it starts getting crowded in there, I could use your help keeping them in line."
Aya:
> "I doubt we could make that effective." Megumu says.
>_
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Seki
>Chuckle
->"I'm not sure what I'd do with multiple maps. One would be nice, thank you."
>"Do you know where Patchouli is in the library?"
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Aya:
> "We could tie up the aggressive ones, perhaps."
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Seki
>Chuckle
->"I'm not sure what I'd do with multiple maps. One would be nice, thank you."
>"Do you know where Patchouli is in the library?"
Aya:
> "We could tie up the aggressive ones, perhaps."
Seki:
> "We don't have any."
> "She's usually at the table in the middle of the library." The fairies answer.
Aya:
> "With what rope?" Tokiko questions.
>_
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Aya:
> "I imagine we could find something."
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Aya:
> "I imagine we could find something."
Aya:
> "We should deal with that before we try without the tools."
> "I'm gonna want a different workshop if it's going to be cluttered with more Tengu." Nitori speaks.
>_
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Aya:
> "We'll see what happens. I would prefer to keep you happy, of course."
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Aya:
> "We'll see what happens. I would prefer to keep you happy, of course."
Aya:
> Megumu doesn't reply.
> Neither swordswoman seems to be tiring. However, Youmu finally draws her second sword, and you quickly note the battle starting to lean towards one side...
>_
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Aya:
> How does Cirno look?
> Straighten up and take on a more normal tone.
> "Interesting..."
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Seki
>Describe the table we saw and ask them if that was the one
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Aya:
> How does Cirno look?
> Straighten up and take on a more normal tone.
> "Interesting..."
Seki
>Describe the table we saw and ask them if that was the one
Aya:
> She looks pretty healthy, aside from a bump on her head. Her wings, however, look much smaller. Like how she used to look, maybe.
> Yorihime now exclusively seems to be on the defense, and though she looks quick enough to try and get a strike in, Youmu is always a step ahead, as if knowing exactly what she was going to try, and perfectly countering it to put more pressure on. Even so, Yorihime doesn't appear to be making mistakes that would put her at a huge disadvantage, but she's clearly losing steam.
Seki:
> "Yep, that's it." They nod.
>_
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Aya:
> Is Mokou still around?
> Skootch back over to Reisen, speaking to her quietly.
> "So we get to ask for information if Yorihime is satisfied with her battle. You know them better than the rest of us, so if you can think of something good to ask, it would be appreciated."
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Seki
>Patchouli
->The shrine maiden has sharp intuition
-->Try to tap into our own intuition to find the missing magician.
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Aya:
> Is Mokou still around?
> Skootch back over to Reisen, speaking to her quietly.
> "So we get to ask for information if Yorihime is satisfied with her battle. You know them better than the rest of us, so if you can think of something good to ask, it would be appreciated."
Seki
>Patchouli
->The shrine maiden has sharp intuition
-->Try to tap into our own intuition to find the missing magician.
Aya:
> Yes.
> You zip back over to Reisen.
> "What do you know already?" Reisen whispers back. "Lady Toyohime was trying to take over the Bamboo Forest, and we might not be able to stop her unless we monitor it 24/7."
> Yorihime's knocked back. Though still on her feet, she's starting to look a bit tired.
> "We can do this all day. I'm hardly even warmed up." Youmu says. "I wouldn't even need to use my phantom half."
> "Hah... You seem to be a genius. It looks like you've learned how to counter and even use each of my moves while they were still being thrown out. I can't beat you with the gods like this." Yorihime admits. "I suppose I'll have to provide that information..."
> Youmu looks unsatisfied, but sheathes her swords nonetheless.
Seki:
> You think...
> Umm...
> Under the table!
> No, you didn't see anyone under there...
>_
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Seki
>Our intuition is dead to us.
>Do we still have our normal attire with us
>"Is there any particular fairy maids that should meet, like a boss or head fairy maid?"
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Seki
>Our intuition is dead to us.
>Do we still have our normal attire with us
>"Is there any particular fairy maids that should meet, like a boss or head fairy maid?"
Seki:
> Yes. Though you left the extra maid outfits that weren't your size behind.
> "For fairies... nope." The maids shake their heads.
>_
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Seki
>"Do you have any idea where miss Patchouli might be if she isn't at the table?"
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Aya:
> "I didn't even know that much, honestly, only that the mountain and the Bamboo Forest were step 1 of whatever the moon's plan is."
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Seki
>"Do you have any idea where miss Patchouli might be if she isn't at the table?"
Aya:
> "I didn't even know that much, honestly, only that the mountain and the Bamboo Forest were step 1 of whatever the moon's plan is."
Seki:
> "Nope!" The fairies respond cheerfully.
Aya:
> "Does anyone have objections to me asking her?" Youmu glances back.
> "Well, you were the one that beat her." Mokou says.
> "Shameimaru was the one she made the deal with. The right goes to her." Megumu interjects.
>_
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Aya:
> Look to Youmu.
> "What were you thinking? I imagine there's something we can both agree is worth asking, given what we've both seen."
-
Aya:
> Look to Youmu.
> "What were you thinking? I imagine there's something we can both agree is worth asking, given what we've both seen."
Aya:
> "What's wrong with her gods." Youmu responds.
>_
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Aya:
> Blink.
> Adopt a thinking expression.
> "...That hadn't even occurred to me. My first thought was asking where that other person you encountered is...but your idea might better work toward treating the disease instead of simply battling the symptoms."
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Aya:
> Blink.
> Adopt a thinking expression.
> "...That hadn't even occurred to me. My first thought was asking where that other person you encountered is...but your idea might better work toward treating the disease instead of simply battling the symptoms."
Aya:
> "Alright then." Youmu turns back towards Yorihime. "What's wrong with your gods?"
> "I'm not sure myself." Yorihime answers.
> "Great, you wasted-"
> "Let me finish." Yorihime interrupts Megumu. "They seem much weaker than normal. Still quite strong, of course, but the difference between now and before is obvious."
> "Nn... Froggy goddess wasn't doing too hot either." Cirno seems to be coming to.
> "You missed the fight." Tokiko says.
> "I saw a bit..." Cirno responds.
> "So what do you believe this problem comes from?" Youmu questions further.
> "...I won't say." Yorihime answers after thinking.
>_
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Aya:
> "Why not? What do you have to lose that outweighs the gain of us helping you fix the issue?"
-
Aya:
> "Why not? What do you have to lose that outweighs the gain of us helping you fix the issue?"
Aya:
> "It's something you've done or are doing, isn't it?" Youmu questions.
> "I didn't say I was going to answer all of your questions." Yorihime speaks.
>_
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Aya:
> "I'm not asking you my question as any part of any deal we made. I'm asking you my question because known information suggests something is negatively affecting both of our worlds' gods in a general sense, and you in a specific sense, and the most immediately obvious logical approach to resolving the issue is to work together. Sure, you don't have to tell us lowly unclean Terrans anything, but that really seems like cutting off your nose to spite your face."
-
Aya:
> "I'm not asking you my question as any part of any deal we made. I'm asking you my question because known information suggests something is negatively affecting both of our worlds' gods in a general sense, and you in a specific sense, and the most immediately obvious logical approach to resolving the issue is to work together. Sure, you don't have to tell us lowly unclean Terrans anything, but that really seems like cutting off your nose to spite your face."
Aya:
> "It's only suspicion anyways." Yorihime starts off. "But it may be caused by what was done to Gensokyo."
> "Gonna let another one get away?" Mokou questions.
> "No." Youmu answers.
>_
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Aya:
> We're still next to Reisen, right? If not, make sure we are.
> Look down at our stomach.
> "Hey, Hata, try to grab my hand."
> Shove a hand down our throat as far as we can.
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Seki
>"Where is the servants' quarters? I'd like to drop my clothes off there."
-
Aya:
> We're still next to Reisen, right? If not, make sure we are.
> Look down at our stomach.
> "Hey, Hata, try to grab my hand."
> Shove a hand down our throat as far as we can.
Seki
>"Where is the servants' quarters? I'd like to drop my clothes off there."
Aya:
> You are.
> You adjust your hold on Cirno and try, but can't seem to reach-
> Ah, no, she's managed to grab on.
> "You will be." Yorihime responds. "Toyohime."
> In the same manner as before, the rabbit and blonde suddenly appear, rather than disappear, next to Yorihime's side.
> "I'd say the forest is better than here." The blonde speaks.
Seki:
> "A what what?" The fairies ask.
>_
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Aya:
> !!!
> Let go of Hatate and Cirno. If this involves outright dropping the latter, that's fine, she'll survive the short fall to the ground.
> Immediately top-speed beeline straight at the rabbit that just apparated next to the blonde, shoulder-tackling her in the gut and torso and wrapping our arms around her to grapple her, and zoom off back to the Moriya Shrine with her in our possession.
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Seki
>"Is there an area that the maids sleep?"
-
Aya:
> !!!
> Let go of Hatate and Cirno. If this involves outright dropping the latter, that's fine, she'll survive the short fall to the ground.
> Immediately top-speed beeline straight at the rabbit that just apparated next to the blonde, shoulder-tackling her in the gut and torso and wrapping our arms around her to grapple her, and zoom off back to the Moriya Shrine with her in our possession.
Seki
>"Is there an area that the maids sleep?"
Aya:
> You drop the two and zip for the rabbit as the blonde speaks.
> Yorihime tries to intercept, but naturally, you're simply too fast.
> "Ah." Is the last you hear while you're still in range, before you get to the shrine.
> The ice sculpture is still melting slowly.
Seki:
> "Oh, yeah! We each get rooms we share."
> "Did you get told where yours was yet?"
>_
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Aya:
> Could we tell who said that last word?
> Check on the rabbit we just abducted. How's she holding up?
-
Aya:
> Could we tell who said that last word?
> Check on the rabbit we just abducted. How's she holding up?
Aya:
> Might've been the blonde.
> She looks exceedingly surprised, and short of breath given your action.
>_
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Aya:
> Shift our grip on her so we're holding her in front of us with one arm supporting her, like how we would comfortably carry two people around at once. Hold onto one of her hands with our other hand.
> Take on a cheery casual tone.
> "Hi! Sorry about that, I didn't want to knock the wind out of you or hurt you, but the circumstances forced my hand."
> Begin walking over to the ice block.
> "So I realize we haven't known each other for very long, but it seems to me like that blonde woman might be overworking you. Wouldn't it be good to take a break for a bit? Where we can have a nice, friendly chat far away from all that chaos?"
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Aya:
> Shift our grip on her so we're holding her in front of us with one arm supporting her, like how we would comfortably carry two people around at once. Hold onto one of her hands with our other hand.
> Take on a cheery casual tone.
> "Hi! Sorry about that, I didn't want to knock the wind out of you or hurt you, but the circumstances forced my hand."
> Begin walking over to the ice block.
> "So I realize we haven't known each other for very long, but it seems to me like that blonde woman might be overworking you. Wouldn't it be good to take a break for a bit? Where we can have a nice, friendly chat far away from all that chaos?"
Aya:
> You shift your grip
> "I-I'm not being-" The rabbit coughs. "Being overworked. They're the ones doing their best!"
> You approach the ice block.
>_
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Aya:
> "Oh, I'm sure they're working hard as well. Yorihime especially, the poor dear. But even so, as a fellow rank-and-file animal humanoid, I really do think you've earned yourself at least a little bit of time off for all the work you've done carting that blonde lady all over the place."
> Tilt our head toward the Moriya Shrine while still looking at the rabbit.
> "We can even do some work on your break while you wish! There's at least one god here that isn't in so great a state right now, and it sounds like Yorihime's gods are having issues as well. Maybe we can look into why that is, and what can be done to fix it?"
-
Seki
>Shake our head
->"No. I was told explore the mansion and to greet everyone."
-
Aya:
> "Oh, I'm sure they're working hard as well. Yorihime especially, the poor dear. But even so, as a fellow rank-and-file animal humanoid, I really do think you've earned yourself at least a little bit of time off for all the work you've done carting that blonde lady all over the place."
> Tilt our head toward the Moriya Shrine while still looking at the rabbit.
> "We can even do some work on your break while you wish! There's at least one god here that isn't in so great a state right now, and it sounds like Yorihime's gods are having issues as well. Maybe we can look into why that is, and what can be done to fix it?"
Seki
>Shake our head
->"No. I was told explore the mansion and to greet everyone."
Aya:
> "I'm needed right now though! Let go!"
Seki:
> "E-Everyone?!"
>_
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Aya:
> Lose the smile and change our tone to be more serious, but also a touch sympathetic.
> "I'm sorry, I can't do that right now. I admit I've been a bit glib, but I really do think we should be looking into what's wrong with the gods. Taking over the Bamboo Forest is just going to cause more issues, not solve your existing ones."
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Seki
>Scratch our cheek with a finger
->"I'm paraph - she wanted to meet people, I don't think she said everyone. Especially with that reaction."
>"But it felt appropriate to try to meet and greet as many of my fellow maids as possible."
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Aya:
> Lose the smile and change our tone to be more serious, but also a touch sympathetic.
> "I'm sorry, I can't do that right now. I admit I've been a bit glib, but I really do think we should be looking into what's wrong with the gods. Taking over the Bamboo Forest is just going to cause more issues, not solve your existing ones."
Seki
>Scratch our cheek with a finger
->"I'm paraph - she wanted to meet people, I don't think she said everyone. Especially with that reaction."
>"But it felt appropriate to try to meet and greet as many of my fellow maids as possible."
Aya:
> "That's not for me to choose. I'm not the leader!"
> You feel an ominous wind start to blow nearby.
Seki:
> "What's paraph?"
>_
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Aya:
> Which direction is the wind coming from?
> Does there appear to be an obvious source?
> Its it actually blowing on us, or just near us?
-
Aya:
> Which direction is the wind coming from?
> Does there appear to be an obvious source?
> Its it actually blowing on us, or just near us?
Aya:
> Where the rest of your group and the lunarians were.
> You don't know from here.
> Nearby.
>_
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Seki
>"Paraphrase."
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Aya:
> Frown.
> Fly at a casual pace away from where the wind is blowing.
> "It's any subordinate's job to look out for their leader, isn't it?"
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Seki
>"Paraphrase."
Aya:
> Frown.
> Fly at a casual pace away from where the wind is blowing.
> "It's any subordinate's job to look out for their leader, isn't it?"
Seki:
> "Pair of whats?"
Aya:
> You frown and direct yourself away from the wind's path.
> "You should worry about the mountain more than me!" The rabbit seems to struggle more.
> The breeze rolls by. Though it seems far enough away from the shrine that you won't get caught up. Something seems to be going on in the direction of the group, though.
>_
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Aya:
> How capable are we of quickly knocking someone out?
-
Aya:
> How capable are we of quickly knocking someone out?
Aya:
> You're not sure. You don't usually do that sort of thing.
>_
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Aya:
> Frown and make an annoyed grunt while looking toward the seeming source of the ominous wind.
> "Crimony, they really want to make this as hard on everyone as possible. Some 'purity' that attitude is. Ugh, I hate having to be the bad girl..."
> Begin heading back in the direction of the group.
> Look back up at Reisen.
> "Look. Apparently we don't have nearly as much time as I thought we could have, so I'll lay it flat. This needs to end peacefully and we all need to start working together, so you and I are headed back. If you do anything to work against that, its's not going to end well for you."
-
Aya:
> Frown and make an annoyed grunt while looking toward the seeming source of the ominous wind.
> "Crimony, they really want to make this as hard on everyone as possible. Some 'purity' that attitude is. Ugh, I hate having to be the bad girl..."
> Begin heading back in the direction of the group.
> Look back up at Reisen.
> "Look. Apparently we don't have nearly as much time as I thought we could have, so I'll lay it flat. This needs to end peacefully and we all need to start working together, so you and I are headed back. If you do anything to work against that, its's not going to end well for you."
Aya:
> You start back for the group.
> "What are you-"
> A tornado seems to blow through the nearby area, coming from the group. Though rather than vertical, this seems to be horizontal.
> More importantly, the wind seems to be devastating everything in it's path as it travels up the mountain, not even leaving dust.
>_
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Aya:
> Yikes!
> Try controlling the wind involved in the tornado to curve it upward so it's more vertical!
-
Aya:
> Yikes!
> Try controlling the wind involved in the tornado to curve it upward so it's more vertical!
Aya:
> You try, and succeed in beginning to curve the twister upwards.
> You notice something, or rather, someone, attempting to catch up to the end of the wind near the side of it. Your guess would be Megumu or Youmu, as Hatate wasn't as fast as either.
>_
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Aya:
> How difficult is it controlling this twister?
> How slowly are we changing its direction?
-
Aya:
> How difficult is it controlling this twister?
> How slowly are we changing its direction?
Aya:
> Not that bad. You should be able to continue on even while doing this.
> You've got it going upwards, but the rest of it is still trying to follow it's intended path as it blows, thus, it seems like you need to continue guiding it upwards.
>_
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Aya:
> Keep guiding it upwards as we watch the figure approach.
-
Aya:
> Keep guiding it upwards as we watch the figure approach.
Aya:
> You continue, noticing the figure stop to look at you.
> It does appear to be Youmu. As quickly as she started this way, she starts back for the group again. Seems she was planning on trying to stop it as well.
>_
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Aya:
> Based on how the wind feels, do we expect this tornado to continue for a while?
> Based on how much effort we're expending, do we think we could bend the tornado's path back parallel to itself, effectively making it make a U-turn? If so, could we travel along parallel to it to see if we can redirect it at its source without losing control of it?
-
Aya:
> Based on how the wind feels, do we expect this tornado to continue for a while?
> Based on how much effort we're expending, do we think we could bend the tornado's path back parallel to itself, effectively making it make a U-turn? If so, could we travel along parallel to it to see if we can redirect it at its source without losing control of it?
Aya:
> It shouldn't be more than a minute.
> You should be able to turn it back towards its source.
>_
-
Aya:
> Do we feel like we could travel inside the tornado without getting ripped to shreds?
-
Aya:
> Do we feel like we could travel inside the tornado without getting ripped to shreds?
Aya:
> You... No. Not at all.
>_
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Seki
>"Paraphrase, it means to repeat a something with different words."
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Seki
>"Paraphrase, it means to repeat a something with different words."
Seki:
> "Paraphrase..."
> "So like if someone said there were intruders in the mansion, but then said there were humans?"
>_
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Aya:
> Hmm, well, okay. Time to take a risk; we should be fast enough to escape if it goes awry, and we'll look really cool if it succeeds.
> Try manipulating the wind so that we start effectively 'pushing' the bend in the tornado - the curve where it changes from horizontal to vertical - back toward its source. Position ourselves below and a little away from said bend, so that we're not in the tornado, but would be if it were fully horizontal.
> Shift our grip on the rabbit so we have one hand locked onto her hand (holding it as before, but with a bit more force) and our other hand locked onto her ankle, and hold her out to our side like she's a large blunt swinging weapon, like a club or a really wide sword.
> If this setup is successful, fly ourselves directly toward the source of the tornado while 'pushing' the bend in front of us so it 'moves' at the same speed we do. Make sure to (a) 'push' the bend as quickly as we're able to 'move' it, and (b) not fly faster than the bend is 'moving'.
> If we are able to make it all the way back to the source of the tornado, once we approach that source, transition the 'pushing' of the bend into simply making the tornado entirely vertical to get it fully out of our way, and swing the rabbit like a club at the source of the tornado. (If a hostile force tries to intercept us before we get that far, swing the rabbit at them instead.)
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Seki
>"You want to make sure the same idea is shared through the sentences. It works if humans aren't supposed to be in the mansion."
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Aya:
> Hmm, well, okay. Time to take a risk; we should be fast enough to escape if it goes awry, and we'll look really cool if it succeeds.
> Try manipulating the wind so that we start effectively 'pushing' the bend in the tornado - the curve where it changes from horizontal to vertical - back toward its source. Position ourselves below and a little away from said bend, so that we're not in the tornado, but would be if it were fully horizontal.
> Shift our grip on the rabbit so we have one hand locked onto her hand (holding it as before, but with a bit more force) and our other hand locked onto her ankle, and hold her out to our side like she's a large blunt swinging weapon, like a club or a really wide sword.
> If this setup is successful, fly ourselves directly toward the source of the tornado while 'pushing' the bend in front of us so it 'moves' at the same speed we do. Make sure to (a) 'push' the bend as quickly as we're able to 'move' it, and (b) not fly faster than the bend is 'moving'.
> If we are able to make it all the way back to the source of the tornado, once we approach that source, transition the 'pushing' of the bend into simply making the tornado entirely vertical to get it fully out of our way, and swing the rabbit like a club at the source of the tornado. (If a hostile force tries to intercept us before we get that far, swing the rabbit at them instead.)
Seki
>"You want to make sure the same idea is shared through the sentences. It works if humans aren't supposed to be in the mansion."
Aya:
> You start to put more effort into redirecting the tornado with the wind, moving it upwards sooner and following the bending point. This would probably be easier and faster with your fan...
> The rabbit seems even more surprised at your feat.
Seki:
> "I understand."
> "Yeah!"
>_
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Aya:
> Risk #2, then! Let go of the rabbit's hand, but maintain the death grip on her ankle.
> With our now-free hand, retrieve our fan and use it to help our control over the tornado to make the movement process that much faster.
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Seki
>"You're really smart."
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Aya:
> Risk #2, then! Let go of the rabbit's hand, but maintain the death grip on her ankle.
> With our now-free hand, retrieve our fan and use it to help our control over the tornado to make the movement process that much faster.
Seki
>"You're really smart."
Aya:
> You let go of the rabbit's hand, but keep her grasped.
> You retrieve your fan and start to use it in aid to you, speeding up the process by a lot.
> With the tornado completely redirected, you hurry on and swing the bunny like a club at the source, which seems to be the blonde and a fan she has in hand.
> "L-Lady Toyo-"
> Given Yorihime appears to be preoccupied with the rest of the group, nothing stops you from violently reintroducing the blonde to her rabbit and stopping the latter mid-sentence.
Seki:
> "Thank you!" The fairies reply.
>_
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Aya:
> Keeping the tornado straight upright, stop on a dime and take a moment to analyze the conditions of the blonde and the rabbit.
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Seki
>Smile
>This seems like it will be a nice job
-
Aya:
> Keeping the tornado straight upright, stop on a dime and take a moment to analyze the conditions of the blonde and the rabbit.
Seki
>Smile
>This seems like it will be a nice job
Aya:
> It doesn't feel like the tornado needs any more of your guidance.
> The rabbit looks disoriented, while the blonde looks upset, and trying to hold onto the rabbit.
Seki:
> You smile.
>_
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Aya:
> Has the blonde actually succeeded at grabbing the rabbit?
-
Aya:
> Has the blonde actually succeeded at grabbing the rabbit?
Aya:
> Yes.
>_
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Aya:
> Have we yet gotten to the point where we can simply open our mouth wide enough to get a person inside? Or do we still need a hand free for that?
-
Aya:
> Have we yet gotten to the point where we can simply open our mouth wide enough to get a person inside? Or do we still need a hand free for that?
Aya:
> You do need a hand.
>_
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Aya:
> What part of the rabbit does the blonde have a grip on?
> Yank the rabbit toward us, in the hopes that doing so will catch the blonde off guard and make her stumble toward us.
>> If she does stumble toward us, stow our fan, yank our mouth open, and engulf her head in our mouth. Once her head is on our mouth, let go of our mouth and grab her fan hand's wrist.
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Aya:
> What part of the rabbit does the blonde have a grip on?
> Yank the rabbit toward us, in the hopes that doing so will catch the blonde off guard and make her stumble toward us.
>> If she does stumble toward us, stow our fan, yank our mouth open, and engulf her head in our mouth. Once her head is on our mouth, let go of our mouth and grab her fan hand's wrist.
Aya:
> Her torso.
> You yank the rabbit, though the blonde lets go. You wonder if you're fast enough to just go in for a chomp.
> "To use a hostage this way. How despicable." The blonde speaks, stepping back to stand by Yorihime. "Let's do this properly next time."
> Though Yorihime was handling the rest fine, Youmu's arrival has put a complete halt to her yet again.
>_
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Aya:
> Does the rabbit appear dazed still, or is she coming to her senses?
-
Aya:
> Does the rabbit appear dazed still, or is she coming to her senses?
Aya:
> She's regaining her focus.
>_
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Aya:
> Take on a lower, more serious (but no quieter than usual) tone of voice.
> "You didn't have to try to disintegrate me, you know."
> Glance over at Reisen to see what she's up to, then return our eyes to the blonde.
>> If Reisen is not mid-combat: "Reisen! How does her teleportation work?"
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Aya:
> Take on a lower, more serious (but no quieter than usual) tone of voice.
> "You didn't have to try to disintegrate me, you know."
> Glance over at Reisen to see what she's up to, then return our eyes to the blonde.
>> If Reisen is not mid-combat: "Reisen! How does her teleportation work?"
Aya:
> "Oh, I wasn't exactly aiming for you, I wouldn't want Reisen caught up in the crossfire." The blonde speaks, taking Yorihime's hand as the swordswoman trades taking a cut for knocking Youmu back.
> Reisen is free.
> "I just know Lady Toyohime can go where she pleases, and it's less limited than Yukari's."
> Before Reisen can finish speaking, the duo has vanished right before your eyes.
> "Tch. That's not fair. Any way to trap them?" Mokou questions.
>_
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Aya:
> Grunt with an annoyed tone.
> "So it was her doing and not this one here. Anyone got some rope?"
> Look down at our stomach.
> "Hata, can you get a picture of Yorihime? You saw her earlier."
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Aya:
> Grunt with an annoyed tone.
> "So it was her doing and not this one here. Anyone got some rope?"
> Look down at our stomach.
> "Hata, can you get a picture of Yorihime? You saw her earlier."
Aya:
> "Don't count her out yet..." Reisen approaches the bunny in your hands. "They wouldn't bring you in the middle of a fight just to have you watch. You have a trick or two, don't you."
> "Nn... The Desserter. Why do they still like you?" The bunny questions.
> "I heard you wanted to stay down here too, but you didn't end up committing yourself to it."
> "To betray them is too much! How could-" The bunny pauses.
> Reisen still stares at her, and she stares back, though, not into her eyes. They're both making glares that are progressing bit by bit...
> "Mm... It's just a picture of her." Hatate responds after a bit. "No surroundings or others. Or maybe the background is just dark."
>_
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Aya:
> Ah, this might be...oh.
> Oh.
> Don't look in either rabbit's eyes.
> Instead, keep looking at ourselves.
> "Hmm. That might actually be accurate to her environment. Don't get discouraged, it just means we should wait a little bit before we try again. Thanks, Hata. And sorry for letting you go, things went sideways out here."
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Aya:
> Ah, this might be...oh.
> Oh.
> Don't look in either rabbit's eyes.
> Instead, keep looking at ourselves.
> "Hmm. That might actually be accurate to her environment. Don't get discouraged, it just means we should wait a little bit before we try again. Thanks, Hata. And sorry for letting you go, things went sideways out here."
Aya:
> "At least it didn't hurt." Hatate responds. "How many more times do you need me to do this?"
> "Is it that draining?" Momizi questions.
> "I just don't usually do it so often so soon. I can still keep doing it."
> "It looks like your quality's dropping, though." Nitori actually speaks up.
> "Oh, right. You're here. ...What are you doing?"
> "Still making things. Trying to see if I can use water displacement for transportation."
> "Whatever. What else do you need us to help with, Aya?" Momizi asks.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Some extra guard duty soon. We got ourselves a hostile, and it would be nice to stick her somewhere her superiors can't find."
-
Aya:
> "Some extra guard duty soon. We got ourselves a hostile, and it would be nice to stick her somewhere her superiors can't find."
Aya:
> "D-Don't tell me she's gonna eat me like those voices." The rabbit speaks again.
> "Hm..." Reisen squints.
> "We'll keep focused on her if you do." Momizi says.
>_
-
Aya:
> Look at the rabbit (but not directly in her eyes, just in case).
> "And those are my friends. Imagine what I'll do to a hostile. I warned you that crossing me wouldn't end well for you, didn't I?"
-
Aya:
> Look at the rabbit (but not directly in her eyes, just in case).
> "And those are my friends. Imagine what I'll do to a hostile. I warned you that crossing me wouldn't end well for you, didn't I?"
Aya:
> "I didn't attack you or anything!" The rabbit replies.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Not yet. But you're fiercely loyal to Miss Death Cyclone there, and I have the safety of my home and my fellow natives to consider."
> Glance over at Iizunamaru, then look back at the rabbit.
> "But hey, your fate isn't sealed. Unlike you, my boss hasn't abandoned me, and is still here, right over there. Maybe you could convince her to order me to back off?"
-
Seki
>"Where does this hallway lead?"
-
Aya:
> "Not yet. But you're fiercely loyal to Miss Death Cyclone there, and I have the safety of my home and my fellow natives to consider."
> Glance over at Iizunamaru, then look back at the rabbit.
> "But hey, your fate isn't sealed. Unlike you, my boss hasn't abandoned me, and is still here, right over there. Maybe you could convince her to order me to back off?"
Seki
>"Where does this hallway lead?"
Aya:
> You glance at your boss, then continue speaking.
> "I know you don't plan on letting that happen." The rabbit scoffs.
Seki:
> "A lot of places..." The fairies answer, seemingly unsure of every exact destination.
>_
-
Aya:
> Frown.
> Look to Reisen (not the eyes).
> "What do you think?"
-
Aya:
> Frown.
> Look to Reisen (not the eyes).
> "What do you think?"
Aya:
> "I have a bad feeling. What if Lady Toyohime appears within you as well?" Reisen questons.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Would she think to try that if she's not given a reason to think she can?"
-
Aya:
> "Would she think to try that if she's not given a reason to think she can?"
Aya:
> "That other rabbit's location..." Reisen considers.
> "It's Reisen." The rabbit speaks.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Can she just innately tell where she is?"
-
Aya:
> "Can she just innately tell where she is?"
Aya:
> "I don't know. But there has to be a reason she brought her along."
>_
-
Seki
>"How do you get to the kitchen?"
-
Aya:
> Sigh.
> "Well. I'm certainly not opposed to not eating her, as tasty as I'm sure she is. But we can't just leave her unattended. We could really use-"
> Adopt a thinking expression.
> "...Hey, Hata? What did you see when you took that picture of Reimu earlier, anyway?"
-
Seki
>"How do you get to the kitchen?"
Aya:
> Sigh.
> "Well. I'm certainly not opposed to not eating her, as tasty as I'm sure she is. But we can't just leave her unattended. We could really use-"
> Adopt a thinking expression.
> "...Hey, Hata? What did you see when you took that picture of Reimu earlier, anyway?"
Seki
> "Oh. That's on the ground floor. You'll find it eventually if you're down there."
Aya:
> "A... I think it was a giant creature. That's why I asked those three if they really meant something about a dragon." Hatate responds from within.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Don't stress if the answer to this is 'no', but did you happen to save it?"
> Begin walking back towards Iizunamaru. As we go, reposition our captive so she's back in the one-armed support carry hold while we use our other hand to hold one of hers.
-
Aya:
> "Don't stress if the answer to this is 'no', but did you happen to save it?"
> Begin walking back towards Iizunamaru. As we go, reposition our captive so she's back in the one-armed support carry hold while we use our other hand to hold one of hers.
Aya:
> "Er..."
> You start towards Megumu, still carrying the rabbit.
> "Are we heading back to the shrine?"
> "I can freeze her like I did that other woman." Cirno offers. "I've gotten to the point where I can decide whether it's enough to shatter or only melt."
>_
-
Aya:
> "I don't know. But if something is up with the gods, then Reimu is probably hobbled, too. Which means we probably want to find her before she gets into deep trouble."
> "Maybe we should go back to the Shrine. Marisa's there, she'll want to know about this."
-
Aya:
> "I don't know. But if something is up with the gods, then Reimu is probably hobbled, too. Which means we probably want to find her before she gets into deep trouble."
> "Maybe we should go back to the Shrine. Marisa's there, she'll want to know about this."
Aya:
> "It's another ally." Youmu speaks.
>_
-
Aya:
> Nod.
> "You take the non-fliers and meet Boss and I there. How does that sound?"
-
Seki
>"Thanks. See you later."
->If they don't say anything step back into the library
-
Aya:
> Nod.
> "You take the non-fliers and meet Boss and I there. How does that sound?"
Seki
>"Thanks. See you later."
->If they don't say anything step back into the library
Aya:
> Youmu nods, starting to gather Reisen and the rest.
> Cirno and Tokiko take to the skies, while Mokou seems to head on past them through the use of her flames.
Seki:
> The fairies wave you off as you head back into the library.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Let's go, Boss."
> Zoom on back to the Hakurei Shrine with rabbit in hand.
-
Seki
>Do we see any fairies in the library?
-
Aya:
> "Let's go, Boss."
> Zoom on back to the Hakurei Shrine with rabbit in hand.
Seki
>Do we see any fairies in the library?
Aya:
> You dart ahead of the other fliers to the Hakurei Shrine, arriving... second to Youmu and those she brought. You're followed by Megumu, naturally.
> "Uh oh. More..." Sunny says.
> "I think we're in trouble for something." Luna speaks.
> "What? Did you three scam all of them or something?" Marisa questions.
Seki:
> Yes, but they're far away from the doors.
>_
-
Aya:
> "It's not that. Something's up with the gods, both here and on the moon. They're weakened somehow. One of their commanders fights using them, but she was really struggling with it."
-
Seki
>Walk towards the fairies.
->Or at least get closer
-
Aya:
> "It's not that. Something's up with the gods, both here and on the moon. They're weakened somehow. One of their commanders fights using them, but she was really struggling with it."
Seki
>Walk towards the fairies.
->Or at least get closer
Aya:
> "What am I supposed to do about that? Do I look like I- Oh. Guessing this is another attempt at finding Reimu, then?" Marisa asks.
> "No need, right everyone? Let's make way for Reimu. We already found her without your help." Reisen gets closer to the trio of fairies.
> "What? No way you did. You can't even find people like Star can."
> "Wait, t-they actually did." Sunny points at empty space behind Reisen.
> "Eh? Is that really her? She looks..." Star questions.
Seki:
> You make your way along the edge to get closer to the fairies.
> They're moving about too much though. Why can't they just sit down and read? Are they working?
>_
-
Aya:
> Raise a skeptical eyebrow.
> Have a look at whatever is being presented.
-
Seki
>"Hello! Have you seen Patchouli?!"
-
Aya:
> Raise a skeptical eyebrow.
> Have a look at whatever is being presented.
Seki
>"Hello! Have you seen Patchouli?!"
Aya:
> It's nothing... Just empty space.
> "Let's say we had a stroke of luck. Such a place like that, I didn't expect her to be stuck there."
> "How did you get there without angering the sunflower lady?" Luna questions.
> "Are you really asking that? Even if we didn't have these strong people with us, we just needed to rush to Reimu and get her on our side too. Even she wouldn't be able to kill Reimu."
> "Okay, that's believable, but the dragon too?! You'd need someone like Marisa for something that big and the sunflower lady at the same time."
> "Hm..." Reisen considers. "This enough?" She questions.
Seki:
> "Shh. No yelling in the library." The fairies respond.
>_
-
Seki
>"Sorry. Have you seen Patchouli?"
-
Aya:
> How is our captive taking this?
> How is Iizunamaru taking this?
-
Seki
>"Sorry. Have you seen Patchouli?"
Aya:
> How is our captive taking this?
> How is Iizunamaru taking this?
Seki:
> She's at her usual spot. The table in the middle. You can't miss it." The fairy points.
> Sure enough, the table looks like there's more stuff at it from this distance...
Aya:
> She's looking around. Probably assessing her surroundings...
> Megumu is simply watching.
>_
-
Aya:
> Quietly walk over to Iizunamaru and take our place next to her.
-
Aya:
> Quietly walk over to Iizunamaru and take our place next to her.
Aya:
> You step over to Megumu.
> "So, Garden of the sun..." Reisen steps back.
> "Huh?" Sunny questions. "Hey, you tricked us! Reimu isn't here!"
> "Sorry, but it's important." Reisen apologizes.
>_
-
Seki
>"Thank you."
>Use our impromptu flying method to get to the ground.
->Make sure if we fall we'll fall on the ground and not the bookshelves
-
Seki
>"Thank you."
>Use our impromptu flying method to get to the ground.
->Make sure if we fall we'll fall on the ground and not the bookshelves
Seki:
> You have your heads carry you down to the ground.
>_
-
Seki
>Make our way to the table in the middle of the library
-
Aya:
> Is Iizunamaru carrying anyone?
>> If not, gently tilt our head so it's leaning on her shoulder for support, and relax some. (Don't drop our captive.)
-
Seki
>Make our way to the table in the middle of the library
Aya:
> Is Iizunamaru carrying anyone?
>> If not, gently tilt our head so it's leaning on her shoulder for support, and relax some. (Don't drop our captive.)
Seki:
> You make your way to the table, spotting the pajama lady, with quite the setup on the table. A lot of books and something to drink.
Seki:
> No.
> You idle over Megumu, enjoying a bit of rest, aside from carrying the rabbit.
> "You're really gonna try and get there?"
> "I heard Garden of the Sun. Are we going after Yuuka?" Cirno questions.
> "Not quite. It seems to be where Reimu is. Though, also a dragon, supposedly." Reisen explains.
> "Get her back here safely." Marisa says. "I'm getting tired of looking after her shrine."
>_
-
Aya:
> How does Iizunamaru seem to be handling our presence?
-
Aya:
> How does Iizunamaru seem to be handling our presence?
Aya:
> She seems to be accepting it. Maybe she thinks you're tired?
>_
-
Aya:
> This has all been a bit exhausting, admittedly...who would have thought Boss would step up her game like this?
> Exhale.
> Speak quietly, so only Iizunamaru can hear. (Our captive probably will hear too, but such is life.)
> "Back to the grind, it seems."
-
Aya:
> This has all been a bit exhausting, admittedly...who would have thought Boss would step up her game like this?
> Exhale.
> Speak quietly, so only Iizunamaru can hear. (Our captive probably will hear too, but such is life.)
> "Back to the grind, it seems."
Aya:
> "Aren't you used to this? This isn't your first time covering an incident. Should I step in and pick up some of your slack?" She seems to joke.
> Youmu starts to gather everyone again.
> "Let's just go with her this time." Mokou speaks up, bringing the ice fairy and Tokiko with her to Youmu.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Today's been a bit over the top with some of the stuff I've had to do. Can you take one of their loose hands?"
> Set our captive down on her own two feet, but still keep a solid grip on her hand with our own. Use the now-free other hand to hold Iizunamaru's hand, taking it more gently.
-
Aya:
> "Today's been a bit over the top with some of the stuff I've had to do. Can you take one of their loose hands?"
> Set our captive down on her own two feet, but still keep a solid grip on her hand with our own. Use the now-free other hand to hold Iizunamaru's hand, taking it more gently.
Aya:
> You set the bunny down, still keeping hold of her hand.
> In your other, you take Megumu's, and she holds the bunny as well.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh, uh, I meant for Youmu's caravan. Sorry."
-
Seki
>Is she reading?
-
Aya:
> "Oh, uh, I meant for Youmu's caravan. Sorry."
Seki
>Is she reading?
Aya:
> "Ah, need a rest for your wings then." Megumu lets go of the rabbit and takes Mokou's hand instead.
> You're once again brought to that place of Miko's.
> "Hm, wouldn't this be a good spot to drop her off at?" Youmu questions.
> "I still have my doubts about leaving her someplace alone..." Reisen speaks.
Seki:
> Yes.
>_
-
Seki
>"Is this a bad time?"
-
Aya:
> "We could ask the residents to restrain her and keep an eye on her. Would those two be able to get here to retrieve her, though?"
-
Seki
>"Is this a bad time?"
Aya:
> "We could ask the residents to restrain her and keep an eye on her. Would those two be able to get here to retrieve her, though?"
Seki:
> "What is it?" The woman questions, not looking up.
Aya:
> "If... she knows about it... Actually, I'm not too sure." Reisen considers.
>_
-
Seki
>"We never got formally introduced Miss Patchouli. Since I'll be working it seemed like a good idea to introduce myself to the residents."
-
Seki
>"We never got formally introduced Miss Patchouli. Since I'll be working it seemed like a good idea to introduce myself to the residents."
Seki:
> "It's nice to meet you." She still doesn't look up. "You kept the carriage very stable, even at high speeds. Well done."
>_
-
Seki
>"It's a pleasure to meet you as well."
>Scratch behind our head
->"Thank you. Today was my first time driving a carriage. I'm glad the ride was smooth."
-
Aya:
> "No harm in finding someone here and asking."
-
Seki
>"It's a pleasure to meet you as well."
>Scratch behind our head
->"Thank you. Today was my first time driving a carriage. I'm glad the ride was smooth."
Aya:
> "No harm in finding someone here and asking."
Seki:
> "Your first time? So you'll probably only get better." The woman speaks. "Patchouli Knowledge. Have you tried making it fly?" She finally looks up from her book.
Aya:
> "Tojiko?" Youmu calls out.
> "What is it? Aren't you all busy out in Gensokyo?" The green clad ghost comes out from the structure.
>_
-
Aya:
> "We have a hostile that we need to restrain and hide from other hostiles."
-
Aya:
> "We have a hostile that we need to restrain and hide from other hostiles."
Aya:
> "Do I look like a warden? Or even a prisoner?" The ghost crosses her arms. "I don't specialize in keeping people locked up."
>_
-
Seki
>"Sekibanki."
>Shake our head
->"No, Miss Knowledge. There was something unusual though. When I summoned it there was a 'weight' to the decision."
-
Aya:
> Glance over at Cirno briefly, then back to the ghost.
> "Well, we could freeze her for you."
-
Seki:
>"It was pretty odd to be honest. I simply thought about calling for a ride and I just felt this sensation..."
-
Seki
>"Sekibanki."
>Shake our head
->"No, Miss Knowledge. There was something unusual though. When I summoned it there was a 'weight' to the decision."
Aya:
> Glance over at Cirno briefly, then back to the ghost.
> "Well, we could freeze her for you."
Seki:
>"It was pretty odd to be honest. I simply thought about calling for a ride and I just felt this sensation..."
Seki:
> "Hm." She simply responds, looking back to the book.
Aya:
> "I don't want to be burdened with a chore like that. It'll end up with me being responsible for if they cause trouble."
>_
-
//Feel free to correct this if it seems impolite at all.
Seki:
>"No thoughts on the matter?"
-
Aya:
> Look to Cirno.
> "If we froze her and chucked the cube in a lake, would she float?"
-
>Naz
//We should ask if she has a book on dullahan
-
//Feel free to correct this if it seems impolite at all.
Seki:
>"No thoughts on the matter?"
Aya:
> Look to Cirno.
> "If we froze her and chucked the cube in a lake, would she float?"
>Naz
//We should ask if she has a book on dullahan
Seki:
> "I'm already engrossed in something."
Aya:
> "Probably." Cirno speaks.
> "You guys are bullies! I didn't lay a finger on any of you!" The rabbit complains. "I even kept quiet while you were talking and such!"
>_
-
Seki
>"Are there any books on dullahans you would recommend?"
-
Seki:
>"Ah, sorry for disturbing you, then."
>"Though before I go, I do have one last question if that's alright."
>If there are no objections from Patchouli or players:
>>"Would you happen to have any books on Dullahan? I'm not one myself, but my ability is rather close to what they can do from what I've heard."
-
Aya:
> Look to the rabbit.
> "Oh, it's nothing personal. She even froze a Gensokyo native earlier. That one'll be fine eventually, and so would you if the same was done to you."
> Exhale.
> "I'm not opposed to not putting you through the wringer more than I already have. But we need some way to disable you and put you somewhere your master will have a very hard time retrieving you doing her teleportation thingy. I am happy to do this in as humane a method as you can think up. What might you have in mind?"
-
Seki
>"Are there any books on dullahans you would recommend?"
Seki:
>"Ah, sorry for disturbing you, then."
>"Though before I go, I do have one last question if that's alright."
>If there are no objections from Patchouli or players:
>>"Would you happen to have any books on Dullahan? I'm not one myself, but my ability is rather close to what they can do from what I've heard."
Aya:
> Look to the rabbit.
> "Oh, it's nothing personal. She even froze a Gensokyo native earlier. That one'll be fine eventually, and so would you if the same was done to you."
> Exhale.
> "I'm not opposed to not putting you through the wringer more than I already have. But we need some way to disable you and put you somewhere your master will have a very hard time retrieving you doing her teleportation thingy. I am happy to do this in as humane a method as you can think up. What might you have in mind?"
Seki:
> "Dullahan? Hm... That would make some sense. I've started to believe that more similarities are being drawn between creatures. The way things work has changed slightly as well, from what I can tell. Such things like flight. If you're similar enough to one, you may be able to cause someone's death by calling out to them. Though it's also possible that you don't have the authority to decide when someone will die, like simply being a messenger." Patchouli thinks.
Aya:
> "If you treat me well, Lady Toyohime won't be upset with you." The rabbit suggests. "You already know she purposefully didn't aim for you earlier. If you really do something bad to me, she could do much worse."
> "And if I do something bad to you?" Reisen questions.
> The other rabbit gulps, unable to come up with something.
>_
-
Aya:
> "I'm not interested in 'won't be upset with me'. If less than three-quarters of this land isn't upset with me at any given time, I'm not doing my job right. What I'm interested in is 'willing to work together', with maybe a side of 'won't destroy the countryside with a death cyclone'."
-
Aya:
> "I'm not interested in 'won't be upset with me'. If less than three-quarters of this land isn't upset with me at any given time, I'm not doing my job right. What I'm interested in is 'willing to work together', with maybe a side of 'won't destroy the countryside with a death cyclone'."
Aya:
> "Holding me hostage isn't going to do you any good!"
> "Actually, it'll force Lady Toyohime to be careful not to get you in the crossfire." Reisen points out. "As long as you're by Reisen two's side, you're safe."
> "T-Two!?"
> "I am the original, after all." Reisen smiles.
> "You say that like I'm a clone!"
> "Well, you don't seem that unique compared to me? You weren't even able to abandon the moon as well. What can you do?"
>_
-
Aya:
> Whip out the notepad and writing utensil so quickly and naturally that people will wonder if we were actually holding it the whole time.
-
Seki:
>Hope that the latter is true. Wouldn't want to accidentally kill a coworker or friend now...
-
Seki
>Wait, when you pulled out Aunn's name from your head; is it connected to this death power?
->She didn't die, but it was your name you were after
-
Aya:
> Whip out the notepad and writing utensil so quickly and naturally that people will wonder if we were actually holding it the whole time.
Seki:
>Hope that the latter is true. Wouldn't want to accidentally kill a coworker or friend now...
Seki
>Wait, when you pulled out Aunn's name from your head; is it connected to this death power?
->She didn't die, but it was your name you were after
Aya:
> You swiftly bring out your tools.
> "I... I'm still training!"
> "But you can surely do something, given they brought you here..." Reisen considers.
> "Can we hurry up and head to the Garden of the Sun already?" Youmu questions.
Seki:
> You don't know. Patchouli seems to have left the rest of her thoughts to stay in her head.
>_
-
Aya:
> Aww.
> Put them away and pick the rabbit back up in the one-arm-support hold while holding her hand, as before.
> "That's fair. We can continue this conversation later. Looking for Reimu is more immediately pressing."
-
Aya:
> Aww.
> Put them away and pick the rabbit back up in the one-arm-support hold while holding her hand, as before.
> "That's fair. We can continue this conversation later. Looking for Reimu is more immediately pressing."
Aya:
> "So she really is just a pet for show. Even while they're on the battlefield..." Reisen seems dissapointed.
> "W-Wait." Reisen II protests. "I'm not useless! I can show you what I can do now!"
> Youmu's gathering the others.
>_
-
Aya:
> "After Reimu, okay?"
> Link an arm with Iizunamaru since our hands are full.
-
Aya:
> "After Reimu, okay?"
> Link an arm with Iizunamaru since our hands are full.
Aya:
> "I'm not a useless rabbit!" Reisen II complains, as you take hold of Megumu.
> You're pulled out to the Garden of the sun, slightly wary of face pulling fairies...
> "I have an idea. This can go fast, or slow, depending on which way you want." Cirno proposes. "How do you all want to tackle this?"
> "Well, we should obviously get this done fast." Mokou says.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Uh. Probably... whatever is the fastest way that doesn't get us on Yuuka's strawberries list?"
-
Aya:
> "Uh. Probably... whatever is the fastest way that doesn't get us on Yuuka's strawberries list?"
Aya:
> "Fastest sounds good, but I'd like to not be an enemy of more..." Tokiko says.
> "I'll just freeze a couple sunflowers, it'll be alright." Cirno raises her hands.
> "You'll be doing what, now?" The voice of Yuuka Kazami turns your attention towards her. She certainly came out of nowh-
> Ah, Sakuya's next to her. That might explain it. Though you wonder why she's all the way out here.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh, hey, Sakuya. How'd you end up here?"
-
Aya:
> "Oh, hey, Sakuya. How'd you end up here?"
Aya:
> "I was tasked with investigating something ahead of time. It seems Miss Kazami would be able to make the trip easier."
> "We'll be asking you to let us accompany Sakuya." Cirno speaks.
> "I heard threats towards this lovely garden, however." Yuuka argues.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Well, nothing happened, and nothing is going to happen, so you need not worry about anything like that."
-
Aya:
> "Well, nothing happened, and nothing is going to happen, so you need not worry about anything like that."
Aya:
> "I suppose you've heard of the beast below as well?" Sakuya questions.
> "Yes. Though you being here is good news." Youmu speaks. "I'd like to ask you to join my group. I'll make it worth your time."
>_
-
Aya:
> "'The Beaat Below'? Whatever this is has a title?"
-
Aya:
> "'The Beaat Below'? Whatever this is has a title?"
Aya:
> "You make it sound grander than it is. It's just an overgrown insect, buzzing around this garden. Or under, I should say." Yuuka says.
> "I see no reason not to join." Sakuya shakes Youmu's hand.
> "Well then, can you take us down there, Flower Master?" Cirno questions.
> "What makes you believe I'd make a hole in this garden?" Yuuka questions.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Wait, so, is it in a pocket dimension 'below' this garden, or is it actually physically underground? If it's the latter, how did it get there, and how did Reimu presumably get there?"
-
Aya:
> "Wait, so, is it in a pocket dimension 'below' this garden, or is it actually physically underground? If it's the latter, how did it get there, and how did Reimu presumably get there?"
Aya:
> "Physically, I feel."
>_
-
Aya:
> Who responded?
> "Then there must be some way to get down there that doesn't involve us blowing a hole in the dirt."
-
Seki
>A messenger. That would mean there needs to be a sender.
->When we learned Aunn's name did a number or date pop into our head
->Do we feel we could reach out to a shinigami?
-
Aya:
> Who responded?
> "Then there must be some way to get down there that doesn't involve us blowing a hole in the dirt."
Seki
>A messenger. That would mean there needs to be a sender.
->When we learned Aunn's name did a number or date pop into our head
->Do we feel we could reach out to a shinigami?
Aya:
> Yuuka.
> "I'm sure our group has one or two-"
> "My my, if it isn’t the hungey little tengu." You hear Yukari behind you.
> "Things started to wrap up on our side in the village much faster thanks to Miss Yakumo coming in." You hear Byakuren, as well. "To prepare so much food for-"
> "Ahem. I simply helped pacify those rowdy residents." Yukari interrupts.
> "Just because they're like this now doesn't mean the Youkai won't attack from within again." You hear Miko, this time.
Seki:
> No.
> You don't know if you could. You could call those horses and even an entire cart like that. Maybe you can call other things?
>_
-
Aya:
> Turn around to survey the scene.
-
Seki
>Can we see out of multiple heads at the same time?
>Do our heads seem to have a range they can be from us?
-
Seki:
>Do we feel Kage or Waka may be in danger? Just in case we accidentally shouted at them.
-
Aya:
> Turn around to survey the scene.
Seki
>Can we see out of multiple heads at the same time?
>Do our heads seem to have a range they can be from us?
Seki:
>Do we feel Kage or Waka may be in danger? Just in case we accidentally shouted at them.
Aya:
> The Human Village group appears to all be here. And Yukari.
Seki:
> Yes.
> You never tried to send them so incredibly far.
> The two have seemed fine so far. Kagerou should be safe in that ship, while Wakasagihime did hold her own in the lake the entire time you were looking for her.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh, is that what all that was about?"
-
Aya:
> "Oh, is that what all that was about?"
Aya:
> "Well, with the cat out of the bag, of course. I wouldn't have you aiding me like that without a purpose. Ran and Chen are also thankful for you easing their load." Yukari lies halfway into her gap. "Now, since it was all done swifter than anticipated, I'd like to offer up a bit more gratitude."
> She glances at your arms.
> "Well, I say I'd like to, but you've certainly stumbled on a very troublesome situation, haven't you?"
>_
-
Aya:
> Are we presently carrying the Rabbit?
>> If so: "I can make whatever accommodations you need. This one isn't going to cause any trouble unless she's allowed to."
>> If not, look at our arms ourselves. Do they look any different?
>>> If they don't look any different: "I'm afraid I don't follow."
-
Aya:
> Are we presently carrying the Rabbit?
>> If so: "I can make whatever accommodations you need. This one isn't going to cause any trouble unless she's allowed to."
>> If not, look at our arms ourselves. Do they look any different?
>>> If they don't look any different: "I'm afraid I don't follow."
Aya:
> Yes.
> "Don't make underestimates, especially of the state of Gensokyo right now." Yukari warns. "You could find yourself suddenly moved and left at the mercy of the vacuum of space. Or a god who is still fully capable."
> "Like miss Shinki?" Byakuren questions.
>_
-
Aya:
> Look slightly confused, then nod.
> "As you say, then. In that case, is there anything you'd like me to do to resolve this 'troublesome situation'?"
-
Seki
>Make our way to one of the fairies
->"Do you have any books about maids or etiquette?"
-
Aya:
> Look slightly confused, then nod.
> "As you say, then. In that case, is there anything you'd like me to do to resolve this 'troublesome situation'?"
Seki
>Make our way to one of the fairies
->"Do you have any books about maids or etiquette?"
Aya:
> "Well, you could let that rabbit go and lose a valuable hostage..." Yukari speaks. "Or have someone that can get you out of a pinch on your back at all times. There are probably one or two here that can do that... Or you could try to lay a trap for those two."
Seki:
> You approach a fairy maid.
> "I think we do. But I don't know where it is." The fairy replies.
>_
-
Aya:
> "...You mean, like, actually tie her to me so I'm carrying her around like a backpack?'
-
Aya:
> "...You mean, like, actually tie her to me so I'm carrying her around like a backpack?'
Aya:
> "No, someone else, alongside h-"
> You're suddenly met with a blade near your arm, though intercepted by Sakuya and a knife. However, the maid, and you, are pushed back nonetheless.
> "Tch." Yorihime frowns, having appeared out of nowhere. Though Sakuya gives her the same glare.
> "Lady Yorihime!" Reisen II squirms. "You came back!"
>_
-
Aya:
> Glance over at the purplehead.
> "Is that really necessary?"
-
Aya:
> Glance over at the purplehead.
> "Is that really necessary?"
Aya:
> "What's the reason for you to keep hold of our pet?" Yorihime glares.
>_
-
Aya:
> "...Well...okay, I'll at least give you this."
> Give a small wry smile.
> "The truth is I grabbed her by mistake. From what I saw in the Bamboo Forest, I thought she was the teleporting one. Imagine my face when the two of you zonked off without her!"
> "I'm not even entirely opposed to returning her, really. She's rank-and-file, which I can sympathize with, and I do feel bad for what I've put her through. But you two have made it abundantly clear how valuable she is to you, and we've figured on our own that she must bring something to the table for your faction, which swings me back toward holding onto her. I don't want to treat our current conflict in such cold terms, but landscape-annihilating cyclones and assassination attempts aren't giving me much of a choice."
-
Aya:
> "...Well...okay, I'll at least give you this."
> Give a small wry smile.
> "The truth is I grabbed her by mistake. From what I saw in the Bamboo Forest, I thought she was the teleporting one. Imagine my face when the two of you zonked off without her!"
> "I'm not even entirely opposed to returning her, really. She's rank-and-file, which I can sympathize with, and I do feel bad for what I've put her through. But you two have made it abundantly clear how valuable she is to you, and we've figured on our own that she must bring something to the table for your faction, which swings me back toward holding onto her. I don't want to treat our current conflict in such cold terms, but landscape-annihilating cyclones and assassination attempts aren't giving me much of a choice."
Aya:
> "We aimed away from vitals and populated areas."
> "I'd wager something happened to their home. But what would raiding Gensokyo achieve?" Yukari questions.
>_
-
Aya:
> Glance over to Yukari.
> "Youmu noticed her gods are weakened. Cirno noticed that Lady Moriya is also weakened. Seems likely the matters are related. This one won't tell us anything more, though, even after a suggestion we look into the matter together for everyone's benefit."
-
Seki
>Grab two random Japanese books and place them on the floor
->Summon two heads
-->Have the heads try to open the books and flip pages with their neck energy or another method without damaging the books
--->Stop immediately if it looks like we'll harm the books in any way
>Try reading the books at the same time with both heads
-
Aya:
> Glance over to Yukari.
> "Youmu noticed her gods are weakened. Cirno noticed that Lady Moriya is also weakened. Seems likely the matters are related. This one won't tell us anything more, though, even after a suggestion we look into the matter together for everyone's benefit."
Seki
>Grab two random Japanese books and place them on the floor
->Summon two heads
-->Have the heads try to open the books and flip pages with their neck energy or another method without damaging the books
--->Stop immediately if it looks like we'll harm the books in any way
>Try reading the books at the same time with both heads
Aya:
> "They also asked for someone strong, and Reimu." Megumu adds.
> "You could say somethings wrong with the boundary between reality and fantasy down here. Though given your actions, I take it Gensokyo isn't alone in this predicament?" Yukari questions.
> "That much is simple to figure out. But how about the culprit?" A new voice speaks. Though given the rise in temperature near your allies coupled with the subject at hand, you can already tell who it is.
Seki:
> You start trying to read multiple books.
> It's confusing... you might need to let them do it on their own.
> The books aren't being damaged, you think. But Patchouli doesn't look happy.
>_
-
Aya:
> Have a look over at the voice.
-
Seki
>Let them read
->Are we able to absorb the information
-
Aya:
> Have a look over at the voice.
Seki
>Let them read
->Are we able to absorb the information
Aya:
> "Kaguya." Mokou narrates your gaze, though without too much anger to it. That and she forgets to mention Toyohime and Eirin.
> "I'd like for you to let go of Reisen. You've held on to her long enough." Toyohime speaks.
> "Reisen can make her own choices! You don't own her!" Youmu opposes.
> "Erm, Youmu... I think Lady Toyohime means the other Reisen Aya's holding.." Reisen corrects.
> "Will you be getting a partner like her,
Reisen?" Toyohime seems to lose a bit of seriousness. "You may even get to sneak out against Yorihime with someone like that.
Seki:
> A bit less confusing after a while... maybe more time...
>_
-
Aya:
> Adopt a thoughtful expression.
> "...Please do understand I can only speak and act on my own behalf. Whatever my allies do, I cannot control."
> Set the rabbit down on her own feet, let go of her hand, look her in the eyes, and gesture toward Toyohime.
-
Aya:
> Adopt a thoughtful expression.
> "...Please do understand I can only speak and act on my own behalf. Whatever my allies do, I cannot control."
> Set the rabbit down on her own feet, let go of her hand, look her in the eyes, and gesture toward Toyohime.
Aya:
> You set her down, meeting her gaze.
> Nothing abnormal happens yet, and she safely returns to Toyohime.
> "Can we go after that Dragon yet?" Cirno questions. "Marisa's waiting on us to bring back Reimu, too."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Sure. I must ask, though: is everyone here gong to go?"
-
Seki
>Put the books back
>"How are the books organized?"
-
Aya:
> "Sure. I must ask, though: is everyone here gong to go?"
Seki
>Put the books back
>"How are the books organized?"
Aya:
> "We're headed back to Eientei." Kaguya says, starting off with the Lunarians.
> "Will you be able to beat something like a dragon?" Yukari questions.
Seki:
> You return the books.
> You... don't think they are organized.
>_
-
Aya:
> Is Reisen - Youmu's Reisen - going with them?
> Shrug.
> "I won't pretend to know, given how bizarre things are right now."
-
Aya:
> Is Reisen - Youmu's Reisen - going with them?
> Shrug.
> "I won't pretend to know, given how bizarre things are right now."
Aya:
> No.
> "Of course we can beat it. Don't you see our party?" Cirno questions.
> "Right. Good luck, then." Yukari replies
>_
-
Aya:
> "Wait! Before you go, wouldn't you say that the 'troublesome situation' you mentioned earlier has been resolved?"
-
Aya:
> "Wait! Before you go, wouldn't you say that the 'troublesome situation' you mentioned earlier has been resolved?"
Aya:
> "Hm?"
>_
-
Aya:
> "I'm not carrying a hostage anymore."
-
Seki
>Summon all seven heads
->Send them out to find books on maids and etiquette
>Try to summon another head
-
Aya:
> "I'm not carrying a hostage anymore."
Seki
>Summon all seven heads
->Send them out to find books on maids and etiquette
>Try to summon another head
Aya:
> "Yes, I doubt they'll try anything big against you now."
Seki:
> You don't feel like you have the energy to get more than these two.
>_
-
Seki
>Is it spiritual energy
->Do we know how to train it up?
>Does maintaining the heads drain us?
>Exit the library
->Do we see anyone
-
Seki
>Is it spiritual energy
->Do we know how to train it up?
>Does maintaining the heads drain us?
>Exit the library
->Do we see anyone
Seki:
> You think it could be physical as well. You have been running about a lot more than you normally do, but you're not exhausted
> You depart.
> The mistress and a bigger vampire are headed this way...
>_
-
Aya:
> "Yes, but you-"
> "..."
> "...Never mind."
-
Aya:
> "Yes, but you-"
> "..."
> "...Never mind."
Aya:
> "Didn't do anything? Well, I did suggest you let her go. But I suspect you would still like a favor?"
>_
-
Seki
>Don't panic. She probably isn't expecting much yet.
>Bow
->"Hello again, mistress."
>What does the bigger vampire look like?
-
Aya:
> "...It just seemed like you had something specific in mind."
-
Seki
>Don't panic. She probably isn't expecting much yet.
>Bow
->"Hello again, mistress."
>What does the bigger vampire look like?
Aya:
> "...It just seemed like you had something specific in mind."
Seki:
> Hairstyle looks similar to Daiyousei, though she's blonde. With mesmerizing rainbow crystal wings, and a figure much better than yours, you wonder how the mistress feels about her.
> "Hello again, Sekibanki. I didn't mean to startle you, but crossing was inevitable with us heading to the library sooner or later. Carry on." She resumes past you.
Aya:
> "Chen and Ran would be upset if I didn't give you "proper thanks", which I'm their definition means "do something like what got her to help us in the first place as thanks."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh. ...Uh, would it be okay for me to get back to you on that? I can't immediately think of something and I don't Reimu's rescue to be held up if my account."
-
Aya:
> "Oh. ...Uh, would it be okay for me to get back to you on that? I can't immediately think of something and I don't Reimu's rescue to be held up if my account."
Aya:
> "Of course."
> "Shall I lead the way, then?" Miko questions, holding her hand out.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Thanks."
> Take Miko's hand in one hand. Grab Iizunamaru's hand with our other.
-
Seki
>Quickly glance down at our bossom
->We are still better than most women in the village, right?
>"Ah, um mistresses. Is there anything I can help with?"
-
Aya:
> "Thanks."
> Take Miko's hand in one hand. Grab Iizunamaru's hand with our other.
Seki
>Quickly glance down at our bossom
->We are still better than most women in the village, right?
>"Ah, um mistresses. Is there anything I can help with?"
Aya:
> You link up, only leaving Yuuka and Yukari.
> In the darkness of this large, cave-like area, you spot Reimu ahead.
> Literally sitting atop her like she's a throne, is the silhouette of an unfamiliar horned woman.
Seki:
> You... you hope.
> "Not unless you're skilled in transformation or control."
>_
-
Aya:
> How is Reimu positioned?
> "...Uh."
-
Seki
>Do we know anything about those topics?
-
Aya:
> How is Reimu positioned?
> "...Uh."
Seki
>Do we know anything about those topics?
Aya:
> On her knees.
> "Welcome, Gensokyo's heroes." The figure speaks. "Are you here to face the final boss already?"
Seki:
> No...
>_
-
Seki
>"Unfortunately, not mistress."
>"Though I would like to make myself useful in any way I can. I can read multiple books at once."
-
Aya:
> "...Are you saying you did all this?"
-
Seki
>"Unfortunately, not mistress."
>"Though I would like to make myself useful in any way I can. I can read multiple books at once."
Aya:
> "...Are you saying you did all this?"
Seki:
> "Don't worry about it. Relax for now."
> You wonder if Kagerou would fit for this...
Aya:
> "With the Lunarians? Maybe, maybe not."
>_
-
Aya:
> How is Reimu taking the situation?
> Look at our gathered allies to see how they seem to be taking things.
-
Aya:
> How is Reimu taking the situation?
> Look at our gathered allies to see how they seem to be taking things.
Aya:
> She looks tired of being a chair, from what you can see if her face.
> Everyone looks ready. Well, almost. Tokiko is not fearful, but is keeping furthest away.
> "You're small for a Dragon. Are you even one? Cirno questions.
> "hmph. I answered your question yet you didn't answer mine yet."
>_
-
Seki
>"Reading does sound relaxing after thinking about it."
-
Seki
>"Reading does sound relaxing after thinking about it."
Seki:
> "Feel free to. We'll try to be quiet." The mistress heads into the library.
>_
-
Seki
>Follow
-
Aya:
> "Looks like we're at least ready to take you on."
-
Seki
>Follow
Aya:
> "Looks like we're at least ready to take you on."
Seki:
> You follow Remilia back in, and she approaches the table with Patchouli.
> "Flan still hasn't managed?" Patchouli questions.
> "I'm trying! It just doesn't stick! I'm gonna have to throw out all of my clothes and even my bed at this rate!" The larger vampire complains.
> "Calm down Flan." Remilia puts a hand on the blonde. "You will eventually figure it out. Don't give up hope yet."
> "Eventually..."
Aya:
> "You're either brave, bold, brash, or brainless. But oh well, you're here now." The woman speaks. "So, are you doing one on one's to weaken me? Maybe coming at me all at once? Go ahead and think of something. I'll just be getting comfy."
> The woman pushes Reimu onto her back, lying atop her like a pillow.
> "Ugh... What's wrong with you..." Reimu complains.
>_
-
Aya:
> Retrieve our hauchiwa fan and fling a horizontal-traveling tornado at the woman.
-
Seki
>Fidget with our apron and keep quiet.
->Comforting people isn't our forte
>Resolve ourself to help mistress Flandre.
-
Aya:
> Retrieve our hauchiwa fan and fling a horizontal-traveling tornado at the woman.
Seki
>Fidget with our apron and keep quiet.
->Comforting people isn't our forte
>Resolve ourself to help mistress Flandre.
Aya:
> You pull out your fan and cast forth a tornado.
> Surprisingly, it knocks her off of the shrine maiden.
> "G-Guh. What was that?!" She questions.
> "Just a bit of wind. Any good Tengu can make that much." Megumu speaks. "Are you actually a small fry?"
Seki:
> How to help, how to help...
> Ugh, you might be the worst of the three for this situation... Both Kagerou and Wakasagihime have traits that heavily affect their appearance, yet have learned to deal with them, and even helped each other. You on the other hand...
>_
-
Aya:
> Put the fan away, zip over to Reimu, pick her up in a bridal carry, and zip over to our previous position.
-
Seki
>Do we remember any comments from the two that might help
>Maybe our head creation can be considered a type of shape-shifting?
->Consider if we can modify the process to change the head's appearance.
>What are the others doing?
-
Aya:
> Put the fan away, zip over to Reimu, pick her up in a bridal carry, and zip over to our previous position.
Seki
>Do we remember any comments from the two that might help
>Maybe our head creation can be considered a type of shape-shifting?
->Consider if we can modify the process to change the head's appearance.
>What are the others doing?
Aya:
> You dart over to-
> "Hey!" The woman speaks, as she manages to slap you down, despite your speed. "No saving the damsel before you beat the dragon! That's cheating!"
> Still... A weak slap. Just enough to push you back though. Maybe she has versatility and speed instead of strength?
> Cirno starts to rush in. Though once miss Dragon tries to slap her down, she's frozen instead...
> "Huh." Cirno looks down, as the woman in the ice thonks on the ground. "Wasn't that too easy?"
Seki:
> You don't think so...
> Your accessory changed to the maid one since you didn't have your regular one on. If you can't even change that and keep your regular, you don't think you can change much else of the head...
> You think the trio at the table are trying to brainstorm.
>_
-
Aya:
> Is the woman now in a cube, or is it just her body that's frozen without any extra ice encasing her?
> Do her eyes appear to still be moving?
> How easily could we pick the woman up?
-
Aya:
> Is the woman now in a cube, or is it just her body that's frozen without any extra ice encasing her?
> Do her eyes appear to still be moving?
> How easily could we pick the woman up?
Aya:
> Cube. 3
> Yes. But given she was going after Cirno who was further behind you, she shouldn't have visual on anything behind herself now.
> It's not a large cube. You should be able to do it.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Huh. I wonder if this makes her the damsel-in-distress now."
> Scoop up both the frozen woman and Reimu so that we have one in each arm.
-
Aya:
> "Huh. I wonder if this makes her the damsel-in-distress now."
> Scoop up both the frozen woman and Reimu so that we have one in each arm.
Aya:
> You pick up the woman, and struggle to get Reimu up, but manage.
> "You don't have to... You know what, I've had a long day. Sure..." Reimu sighs.
> "What did I just say?"
> The ground rumbles. No, the entire cave. You feel something surrounding-
???:
> Aya, Reimu, and the iced dragon vanish into the darkness of the cave as it rumbles. In their stead, a large dragon seems to manifest.
> The large body shines slightly, like a relic. Or, with its color like this, like Gold.
> "Would anyone else like to cheat?" The dragon questions, louder than the woman's voice, though toning it down a bit after. "Regardless, the battle's begun. You can't flee from the final boss. Maybe it's better if you pull out all your cheats."
>_
-
Seki:
>Casually wonder if we're missing something important.
>Shrug and return to idling
-
Aya:
> Uh
> Where are we?
Megumu:
> Oh heck. What has that idiot wrought on the rest of us this time?
> Glance around at the rest of the party of people we're largely unfamiliar with. How are they handling this turn of events?
-
Seki
>Did we feel an earthquake?
>"Could you use a curse or shape-shifting magic from a tanuki or fox?"
->Actually do we know of youth granting items from legends?
-
Seki:
>Casually wonder if we're missing something important.
>Shrug and return to idling
Aya:
> Uh
> Where are we?
Megumu:
> Oh heck. What has that idiot wrought on the rest of us this time?
> Glance around at the rest of the party of people we're largely unfamiliar with. How are they handling this turn of events?
Seki
>Did we feel an earthquake?
>"Could you use a curse or shape-shifting magic from a tanuki or fox?"
->Actually do we know of youth granting items from legends?
Seki:
> You sure you'd have some sort of bad feeling or something if there's big problems, right?
> You didn't feel any quakes or such.
> You don't know of any such items. Unless maybe that Akyuu girl has one? People claim she's getting old, but she looks pretty young? Thinking about her is annoying. It's not like she's important to your everyday life.
> "No. It has to be something she gets used to herself. How about we try to walk through this step by step?" Remilia questions, suddenly beginning to grow and quickly transforming into a vampire with a similar figure to the blonde. Though it's easy to notice this is Remilia with her specific traits, you'd think this is her mother if you didn't see the transition...
> "Finally! I'm sure I'll figure it out with your help, sis." Flan speaks.
Aya:
> You scan your surroundings. It's dark... Just, too dark to see anything. You don't even see Reimu or the ice cube. Is this what it's like to be eaten? No, they said they could see a bit. Probably...
Megumu:
> That ice fairy seems on guard now, despite looking angered. She must be worried.
> The swordswoman that beat the lunarian is thinking up something. Little bird is still staying back, though further now.
> Others seem like they're going to try something with one another.
> Among your investigations, you notice something quickly grow to an equally giant size like the dragon. Though it appears to be... a doll.
> "Goliath huh?" The dragon questions. "You sure you can risk that?"
>_
-
Seki
>You're not jealous. You're not jealous.
->You are jealous!
>Listen to Remilia's instructions like your life depends on it.
Adelind
>Enjoy the hero's fight from your comfy spot
-
Aya:
> Do we still feel the ice cube or Reimu from holding them?
>> If so, set the ice cube down right next to us, use our now free hand to stretch our mouth open, get the ice cube in our mouth and swallow it all the way down.
> "Reimu?"
Megumu:
> Look around for the source of the doll.
-
Seki
>You're not jealous. You're not jealous.
->You are jealous!
>Listen to Remilia's instructions like your life depends on it.
Adelind
>Enjoy the hero's fight from your comfy spot
Aya:
> Do we still feel the ice cube or Reimu from holding them?
>> If so, set the ice cube down right next to us, use our now free hand to stretch our mouth open, get the ice cube in our mouth and swallow it all the way down.
> "Reimu?"
Megumu:
> Look around for the source of the doll.
Seki:
> You... You wonder if you could achieve something like this too.
> Ah, but maybe it's a vampire trick... They can turn into bats too, you think...
> Why does everyone else get better things than you... Yukari barely gave you much information while she practically gave Aya a wish. Kagerou gets to go incredibly fast and Waka... well, she always had a strong tail? You always seem to get the shortest stick drawn...
Aya:
> You do not.
> "..."
> Silence...
Megumu:
> Behind the doll appears to be that blonde girl with a book. The redhead with wings appears to be doing something next to it, while the massive fairy and the supposed god that matches her hairstyle standby near.
> "Oh? The little devil got quite good. Still, it's no use. You all came unprepared." The dragon claims.
> The doll swipes it's blade in a slash, only for it to go clean through the dragon, like it was made of mist.
> "Eh?!" The blonde questions.
> "Well, since you had your try, it's my turn." The dragon cleaves the doll in two with a swipe, causing a gust and also an explosion due to the doll's partial dismemberment.
> Despite the wind, Cirno appears to be readying something.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Uh...Hata? Momi? Everyone still there?"
Megumu:
> Do we have a hauchiwa fan?
> Where's our tripod?
> Redirect the gust away from our allies and toward the dragon. (If we have a fan, use it to assist this process.)
-
Aya:
> "Uh...Hata? Momi? Everyone still there?"
Megumu:
> Do we have a hauchiwa fan?
> Where's our tripod?
> Redirect the gust away from our allies and toward the dragon. (If we have a fan, use it to assist this process.)
Aya:
> "..."
> Sil-
> "There here." Nitori answers. "I think they got bored and are sleeping like babies. Even the other Tengu that were out still are. Not like we can do anything to help anything out there. Besides, you're Aya. If anyone on the mountain's got a situation handled, it's probably you."
Megumu:
> Not on you...
> Properly on you and ready to be used.
> You try and manage to lessen and even redirect the gust. Well, not fully redirect. At least no one is blown away...
> There's still plenty of others here... You shouldn't be hasty in getting yourself into Aya's situation. You do have a bit you can fall back on, at least. Hopefully...
> "Hey! I bet you can't eat me!" Cirno flies up.
> "I know you'll just try to freeze me from inside. But have you wondered what you'd do if it doesn't work?" The dragon questions.
> "I'll recover and fight again!"
> "Why don't you try it then?"
>_
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Seki
>Don't care if I can or cannot
->If humans can use jealousy to turn into youkai then why can't I use it?
-->Feed on our own jealousy and resentment!
>Fairies and humans are stronger
->Even when it looked like it was time to shine for an incident reality gut punched me
->I got blamed for that ice fairy for freezing that bed
-->Consume the anger and bitterness!
>Do we feel any better?
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Aya:
> What does it feel like we're standing on?
> "Oh. Uh, sorry about that. I'm glad to hear from you, though, since it means I'm not completely alone."
> "Any chance you happen to have something in there that can help me see in pitch blackness?"
Megumu:
> Quick mental check: what use is our tripod in combat?
> Have we observed that ice fairy's conditioned response to her name yet?
> Continue observing how this dragon fights - Shameimaru was correct that our squad specializes in information-gathering, and we'd be a sorry excuse for a leader if we weren't good at it ourselves. Hmm...it's very curious that the doll's sword slash went through it, but it was able to hit the doll in response. Perhaps it has controlled intangibility of some kind?
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Seki
>Don't care if I can or cannot
->If humans can use jealousy to turn into youkai then why can't I use it?
-->Feed on our own jealousy and resentment!
>Fairies and humans are stronger
->Even when it looked like it was time to shine for an incident reality gut punched me
->I got blamed for that ice fairy for freezing that bed
-->Consume the anger and bitterness!
>Do we feel any better?
Aya:
> What does it feel like we're standing on?
> "Oh. Uh, sorry about that. I'm glad to hear from you, though, since it means I'm not completely alone."
> "Any chance you happen to have something in there that can help me see in pitch blackness?"
Megumu:
> Quick mental check: what use is our tripod in combat?
> Have we observed that ice fairy's conditioned response to her name yet?
> Continue observing how this dragon fights - Shameimaru was correct that our squad specializes in information-gathering, and we'd be a sorry excuse for a leader if we weren't good at it ourselves. Hmm...it's very curious that the doll's sword slash went through it, but it was able to hit the doll in response. Perhaps it has controlled intangibility of some kind?
Seki:
> You try to embrace your jealously, but still feel like you've got some over others. You have a way to fly when almost all humans probably can't... There's no way you can be jealous with such a boon. And being more durable than humans too. Being immune to decapitation. Your horses and the cart... You even got to be a maid without any prior job experience in such a field!
> You even got to meet up with both of your friends safely, and even have a safe place to stay... How could you be jealous of the humans who are probably dealing with things like what you dealt with when you woke before Kagerou arrived?
Aya:
> "Light's not even coming off from any of my tools. It's annoying trying to work like this." Nitori complains. "What about your camera?"
> You aren't sure. It feels like you're just floating? No...
Megumu:
> Blunt trauma!
> It seems like she doesn't vanish when called from a short distance away. But she does seem to be able to delay or extend how long it takes before she goes?
> You highly suspect intangibility. It'd be nice to know if it can only do it for one area or part of itself at a time, or if it's full scale but limited time. Does it get weaker from this? Is this a puppet with a controlling body elsewhere in this dark cave?
> You do note Reimu seems to be back at the throne spot, but unconscious.
> "I'll freeze you good then!" Cirno charges in, only to be eaten.
> ...
> There's no freeze...
> The swordswoman finally approaches to which the dragon quickly tries to slash at.
> She's far too slow however, as the half human half phantom slices straight through the entire creature.
> It looks like it went intangible, however, the two halves don't come together like before.
> "Nn... AAAHHHH!" The Dragon screams out in pain, trying to pull itself to it's other half.
> "Just one cut and you're through?" The sword wielder questions. "I can cut anything. Whatever kind of dragon you are, it's over for you."
>_
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Aya:
> "I'll give it a try."
> Take a picture of whatever is right in front of us. Be prepared for a flash.
Megumu:
> Is the ice cube'd woman also back?
> What about our troublemaker subordinate?
> "Ah...Cirno, was it?"
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Aya:
> "I'll give it a try."
> Take a picture of whatever is right in front of us. Be prepared for a flash.
Megumu:
> Is the ice cube'd woman also back?
> What about our troublemaker subordinate?
> "Ah...Cirno, was it?"
Aya:
> You try, but there's no flash... It definitely took a picture though.
Megumu:
> No. Aya does not appear to be out either. Maybe it needs to be a bigger cut? Or elsewhere?
> The surroundings get a bit colder... But the ice fairy doesn't appear.
> "H-How... about I deal with your... partners first?" The dragon grits it's teeth, swiftly slamming it's arm down on swordswoman's group.
> The maid appears to be the only one who managed to dodge. The rabbit and the flame girl are both gone.
> "I should probably go back and get the mistress' help..."
> "This is under the Garden of the Sun." The beast speaks. "I can just open a hole to the surface and your mistress will-"
> The swordswoman suddenly dashes along the dragon, cutting it in a pattern reminiscent of glass beginning to break. Oh so much pieces will fall from here... And she's still going... It doesn't look like the dragon has a chance to even get a breath in.
>_
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Aya:
> "It works, but no flash. That's disconcerting."
Megumu:
> Get our tripod in our hands, ready for some clobberin'.
> Glance around for the rabbit and the flame woman. If we don't see them after two seconds of looking, return our focus to the dragon.
> Let whatever is going to happen with the swordsman happen. Keep an eye out for an opening, though, specifically one where the dragon is looking at someone else and specifically does not have us in its sights.
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Seki
>That's right
->I've been very fortunate
>Go over how we make a duplicate head
->Go over the proccess do we see a way to duplicate other than possibly a head stand?
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Aya:
> "It works, but no flash. That's disconcerting."
Megumu:
> Get our tripod in our hands, ready for some clobberin'.
> Glance around for the rabbit and the flame woman. If we don't see them after two seconds of looking, return our focus to the dragon.
> Let whatever is going to happen with the swordsman happen. Keep an eye out for an opening, though, specifically one where the dragon is looking at someone else and specifically does not have us in its sights.
Seki
>That's right
->I've been very fortunate
>Go over how we make a duplicate head
->Go over the proccess do we see a way to duplicate other than possibly a head stand?
Aya:
> "Are we stuck again? Better not let those two know when they wake." Nitori advises.
Megumu:
> You ready your weapon. The duo don't appear to reappear anywhere, but the rest are still on edge.
> You keep sight of the dragon and her focus, though she certainly looks to be receiving a brutal and harsh experience.
> "I won't stop slicing you up until you release-"
> The swordswoman is interrupted by... something grabbing her out of the air. Was she flying? No...
> "You underestimate me. That hurt you little-" The dragon's voice speaks, despite its form being in literal shreds.
> The swordswoman slices through whatever grabbed hold of her as well, landing on the ground and ready.
> There's silence, once more...
Seki:
> you don't have much of a method. You just... do it. Maybe you could say your head comes off first? But there's' not much you can go on after that.
>_
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Seki
>Do we feel we have the energy to make one more head?
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Aya:
> "It's weird, too...I feel like I'm floating, except not. It's hard to describe."
> "Well, nothing is actively harming me, at least...I imagine someone will eventually come to get us. That whole group was with me, after all."
Megumu:
> Does the dragon still have visible eyes?
> Mentally review what we've learned so far. Those three vanished at the very beginning, and it looks like two more have vanished after getting smushed, since they didn't even leave a bloody stain on the ground. Something invisible just smacked the swordswoman, and this beast is capable of going intangible at will, though that seems to have some limitations given how the swordswoman is still able to hit it. What can we conclude from all this information so far?
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Seki
>Do we feel we have the energy to make one more head?
Aya:
> "It's weird, too...I feel like I'm floating, except not. It's hard to describe."
> "Well, nothing is actively harming me, at least...I imagine someone will eventually come to get us. That whole group was with me, after all."
Megumu:
> Does the dragon still have visible eyes?
> Mentally review what we've learned so far. Those three vanished at the very beginning, and it looks like two more have vanished after getting smushed, since they didn't even leave a bloody stain on the ground. Something invisible just smacked the swordswoman, and this beast is capable of going intangible at will, though that seems to have some limitations given how the swordswoman is still able to hit it. What can we conclude from all this information so far?
Seki:
> You'd like to rest... But maybe you can push yourself since you were supposed to be given safety. Can you abuse such a thing? Maybe you can break your limits! But then again, if it goes badly, you could end up worse...
Aya:
> "It's just a matter of time then. How about you get comfortable?"
Megumu:
> Not a chance.
> You suspect it could be a ghost consuming them, or transporting them elsewhere. The dragon could be a fake, while something unseen does it's attacks, like against the swordswoman. Even the slash against the giant doll could've been something a ghost did...
> "No more fooling around." You hear the woman, as someone steps into view ahead of the swordswoman. "You've been on too good a winning streak. Someone's got to knock you down."
> No horns this time... She looks a bit different than the dragon woman earlier. And she sounds slightly different, too.
> "I'd like to see you try." The swordswoman readies herself.
> "Rumia!" The huge fairy shouts. "What's all this?"
> "I'll explain after we're done. But this girl needs to be taught a lesson on getting too cocky." The supposed dragon woman responds.
>_
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Aya:
> "Might as well."
> Have what passes for a seat here.
Megumu:
> "Who's that? Someone else from the moon, or otherwise aligned with them?"
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Aya:
> "Might as well."
> Have what passes for a seat here.
Megumu:
> "Who's that? Someone else from the moon, or otherwise aligned with them?"
Aya:
> You try to sit down...
> Oh? It feels like light's coming back!
Megumu:
> "She's a friend, not from the moon. Hey Rumia, can you at least release our allies before you beat up Youmu?"
> "You expect me to lose?" The swordswoman questions.
> "Yeah, behind you. If you get in my way, I'll rough you all up more before you can leave." The dragon, or rather, Rumia, speaks, before charging in towards Youmu.
> The half human blocks it, only for her swords to be consumed by darkness, vanishing...
> "Disarmed. It's time to give up already." Rumia steps back. "I'll only beat on you for a few minutes.
>_
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Aya:
> "Ah, I think someone did something."
Megumu:
> ...Reholster our tripod before it gets taken away from us.
> How are we at CQC?
> "This is what your friends do to you? I'd hate to meet your enemies..."
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Aya:
> "Ah, I think someone did something."
Megumu:
> ...Reholster our tripod before it gets taken away from us.
> How are we at CQC?
> "This is what your friends do to you? I'd hate to meet your enemies..."
Aya:
> "Let's hope they do more."
> You start to fall, though only for a moment, as you find yourself back at the battlefield.
Megumu
> You stow your tripod.
> You're fast. You could beat Momizi if she tried to match you. Even with her sword, you should win. Aya would lose bare handed as well, even with her speed. It's a different case than danmaku, after all. You wonder if Aya could beat you if she trained though...
> "Haha, in the end, my friends are still my friends..." The fairy speaks.
> You notice Aya and Youmu's group return nearby. The cold behind you must mean Cirno's here too, though it's quickly answered with her heading towards Aya.
> Youmu raises her hand, to which her phantom half approaches.
> However, before anything else happens, a bright light shines through the cave from the side of your allies.
>_
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Aya:
> Shield our eyes from the light while focusing on collecting Cirno as she comes, holding her up up against us.
Megumu:
> Shield our eyes from the light while also moving toward Shameimaru, positioning ourselves so we're within arm's length of her while being between her and this 'Rumia' entity. We have no idea what state she's in right now, so it'd be unwise to let the frienemy have a clear shot at her...
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Aya:
> Shield our eyes from the light while focusing on collecting Cirno as she comes, holding her up up against us.
Megumu:
> Shield our eyes from the light while also moving toward Shameimaru, positioning ourselves so we're within arm's length of her while being between her and this 'Rumia' entity. We have no idea what state she's in right now, so it'd be unwise to let the frienemy have a clear shot at her...
Aya:
> You grab up Cirno as she runs into you.
> "What kind of idiot gets caught up first? Are you that desperate to be known as the fastest?" Cirno complains.
> "Are you planning on making a sun?" You hear Byakuren.
> "It looks like a youkai with control over darkness. You have to snuff out every last bit, or it'll just make shadows." You hear Miko.
> "You can't from just one direction like that. I'll cover the rest." Byakuren speaks.
> "I told you not to interrupt. Just let me have my battle." you hear... Is that Rumia? It sounds like her a bit with her getting annoyed, but it's different.
Megumu:
> You gather with the rest of your group, somewhat glad you didn't decide to be eaten by your subordinate. You did get to observe this, after all. Though you still wonder who and what this Rumia is...
>_
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Seki
>Take a seat
>Send our heads to look for books that could help Flandre with her problem or us be a better maid
-
Megumu:
> Cirno was pretty eager to get caught up herself, and it looks like her corresponding grand plan was a total failure...but we'll keep that to ourselves.
Aya:
> Try to sneak a peak at where the alleged Rumia's voice is coming from.
> "Eyes were on the prize too much. What's happened, you two?"
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Seki
>Take a seat
>Send our heads to look for books that could help Flandre with her problem or us be a better maid
Megumu:
> Cirno was pretty eager to get caught up herself, and it looks like her corresponding grand plan was a total failure...but we'll keep that to ourselves.
Aya:
> Try to sneak a peak at where the alleged Rumia's voice is coming from.
> "Eyes were on the prize too much. What's happened, you two?"
Seki:
> You sit down as the two seem to be in a bat form now... They must've been doing some things while you were focused on others...
Aya:
> "I misjudged my enemy again. Or I guess, I misjudged how much I could do against them." Cirno admits.
> The light intensifies almost twice as much, only to get consumed by darkness, putting you back in the gloomy dark of this cave.
> "I told you to knock it off. Geez. Now I'm not even in the mood for it... Just get out." Rumia speaks.
> Now that you can see, she looks... mostly the same. Though she got the Cirno and Daiyousei treatment. She looks older, much more mature.
> "We're here for Reimu." Youmu speaks, picking up her swords.
> "What's she gonna do? Fix Gensokyo and the Moon just because she's the Hakurei Shrine Maiden? It's best to move forward than to try and go back." Rumia explains.
>_
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Seki
>Watch the sisters
>Did we send out our heads?
-
Aya:
> "Her presence has been requested by a special guest."
-
Seki
>Watch the sisters
>Did we send out our heads?
Aya:
> "Her presence has been requested by a special guest."
Seki:
> No. You just reviewed how you normally do so. Or at least, tried to.
> It seems they're just turning between bat and humanoid form...
Aya:
> "The Lunarians, I know. You'd be wasting your time trying that, though. Or I guess they'll be wasting their time too. Both of you would." Rumia explains.
>_
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Aya:
> "Well, I mean, it would still be the polite thing to do."
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Seki
>What happened to the heads we summoned to read books earlier.
>If the heads are gone
->Create two heads
-->Send them to find the books we want.
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Aya:
> "Well, I mean, it would still be the polite thing to do."
Seki
>What happened to the heads we summoned to read books earlier.
>If the heads are gone
->Create two heads
-->Send them to find the books we want.
Aya:
> "Whatever she wants from her deal with you, she'll only get disappointment. It's not that polite to bring up someone's hopes and crush them on purpose."
Seki:
> You remake the heads and try to find books on maids and etiquette...
> However, they stop flying after a bit of searching away from you.
>_
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Aya:
> Shrug.
> "Then I'll warn her in advance that she might get less than nothing out of it. Or do you have ulterior motives for hanging onto Reimu yourself?"
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Seki
>Have the heads use there neck energy on each other's necks
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Aya:
> Shrug.
> "Then I'll warn her in advance that she might get less than nothing out of it. Or do you have ulterior motives for hanging onto Reimu yourself?"
Seki
>Have the heads use there neck energy on each other's necks
Aya:
> "She's going to help me with something. This was just to stretch, see how strong I am, and maybe get a bite or two."
Seki:
> You do so, but it doesn't help them move more... you might just be wasting energy.
>_
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Aya:
> How does Reimu seem to be taking this revelation?
> "What with?"
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Aya:
> How does Reimu seem to be taking this revelation?
> "What with?"
Aya:
> Knocked out, or maybe just sleeping, back at the throne area.
> "Something only someone like her can help with. I'll make sure to drop by Marisa to show her Reimu's okay."
>_
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Megumu:
> Now that things have calmed down a bit, debate the merits of offering this 'Rumia' a proper go at fisticuffs, so that she doesn't leave this encounter completely unsatisfied.
Aya:
> Purse our lips in irritated thought.
> "...You seem to know some things about what's going on that the rest of us don't. Anything you're willing to spill?"
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Seki
>What happened to the heads?
-
Megumu:
> Now that things have calmed down a bit, debate the merits of offering this 'Rumia' a proper go at fisticuffs, so that she doesn't leave this encounter completely unsatisfied.
Aya:
> Purse our lips in irritated thought.
> "...You seem to know some things about what's going on that the rest of us don't. Anything you're willing to spill?"
Seki
>What happened to the heads?
Megumu:
> You consider... You'd have to set some rules like just being a true brawl, with no abilities, but you think you could handle her if so.
Aya:
> The youkai grins.
> "Wind sure gets around well, I can say that... But can't reach nearly as much places as darkness can." She boasts, though loses the grin. "However, I'm still-... in need of a few things."
> "You're still having trouble with your seal, Rumia?" Daiyousei questions. "I'm sorry I haven't been abl-
> "Don't just say that sort of thing!" The youkai snaps at the massive fairy.
Seki:
> Still rolling slowly, or rather, not anymore, now that they're pushing against each other with energy.
>_
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Seki
>Have the heads come back
->Try to absorb their spiritual energy
-->Maybe try pushing energy in and connecting then pulling it all out.
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Aya:
> Oho! Whip the notebook and writing tool back out and begin note-taking on Rumia needing help with a seal.
Megumu:
> "Do you still desire a go at combat? I could probably throw a hand or two to your satisfaction if some ground rules were laid first."
Aya:
> Glance over curiously at Iizunamaru.
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Seki
>Have the heads come back
->Try to absorb their spiritual energy
-->Maybe try pushing energy in and connecting then pulling it all out.
Aya:
> Oho! Whip the notebook and writing tool back out and begin note-taking on Rumia needing help with a seal.
Megumu:
> "Do you still desire a go at combat? I could probably throw a hand or two to your satisfaction if some ground rules were laid first."
Aya:
> Glance over curiously at Iizunamaru.
Seki:
> You have the heads return.
> You don't really absorb it back...
Aya:
> You begin to note down Rumia needing help with a seal. That'd explain Reimu, but shouldn't it be done by now? Or does it take longer...
Megumu:
> "Like what? What's your reason for wanting to anyways?" Rumia questions.
>_
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Seki
>What are the vampires doing
>Dismiss the heads
->Sit on our main head
-->Create another head
--->Discreetly put our main head back
>Did we copy our body?
->Did anything unusual happen?
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Megumu:
> What other sorts of grounds were we thinking earlier?
> "You seem to want a fight. I believe I could give you a proper one. Does there need to be more of a reason than that here in these lands?"
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Seki
>What are the vampires doing
>Dismiss the heads
->Sit on our main head
-->Create another head
--->Discreetly put our main head back
>Did we copy our body?
->Did anything unusual happen?
Megumu:
> What other sorts of grounds were we thinking earlier?
> "You seem to want a fight. I believe I could give you a proper one. Does there need to be more of a reason than that here in these lands?"
Seki:
> It looks like Flan has managed to transform into a smaller form like Remilia, but it hardly lasts a few seconds. Remilia seems to be praising that much at least.
> You mess around with your head, but nothing new seems to happen. You have not managed to create more than just a head.
> Patchouli seems to be watching you through the corner of her eye. You mightve made her wary with that book thing you did...
Megumu:
> You don't want to make too many rules. Mostly just no magic or supernatural things like using the wind or darkness. You're naturally fast and strong. You could probably beat an Oni with evasion and enough hits.
> If you want want use your tripod, you'd need to allow her to use weapons too, of course.
> You could make it a ring match for your further benefit, but ring outs are always a bit dissappinting to strong people.
> "Alright. I'll hear you out." Rumia crosses her arms.
> "Are you upset Aya got caught first?" Little bird questions.
>_
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Tengu:
> Who did Little Bird's comment appear directed at?
-
Tengu:
> Who did Little Bird's comment appear directed at?
> Megumu
>_
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Megumu:
> To Little Bird: "Not at all. It would simply be poor form to not offer her this opportunity after the setup she so clearly crafted."
> To 'Rumia': "Based on your earlier comments towards that swordswoman, my immediate thought was straight-up fisticuffs. No weapons, no supernaturality, just good-ol'-fashioned 'beating the piss out of each other', as the youths say."
Aya:
> Glance over to Cirno with a mildly confused expression.
> "Uh. What happened while I was gone, again?"
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Megumu:
> To Little Bird: "Not at all. It would simply be poor form to not offer her this opportunity after the setup she so clearly crafted."
> To 'Rumia': "Based on your earlier comments towards that swordswoman, my immediate thought was straight-up fisticuffs. No weapons, no supernaturality, just good-ol'-fashioned 'beating the piss out of each other', as the youths say."
Aya:
> Glance over to Cirno with a mildly confused expression.
> "Uh. What happened while I was gone, again?"
> "I was just getting rid of the most troublesome one." Rumia explains.
> "You didn't see my training, then." Youmu speaks.
> "I got out quickly too..." Corno answers.
>_
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Aya:
> "Hmm."
Megumu:
> "Be that as it may, the offer still stands, if it appeals to you."
-
Aya:
> "Hmm."
Megumu:
> "Be that as it may, the offer still stands, if it appeals to you."
Megumu:
> "I'll pass... that might cause me more trouble than it's worth later down the line."
>_
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Megumu:
> "As you wish."
Aya:
> "So what's up with this sealing thing, Rumia?"
-
Megumu:
> "As you wish."
Aya:
> "So what's up with this sealing thing, Rumia?"
Aya:
> "I got it broken a bit, but I need more than Reimu..." She answers, annoyed.
>_
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Aya:
> "Like what?"
-
Aya:
> "Like what?"
Aya:
> "That's what I'm trying to figure out."
>_
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Aya:
> "Why not come with us and see what you find, then?"
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Seki
>Which book thing?
->Oh no, she saw us sitting on our head didn't she?
>Put our pearl under our maid hat
->Make another head
-->Check it for a duplicate pearl
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Aya:
> "Why not come with us and see what you find, then?"
Seki
>Which book thing?
->Oh no, she saw us sitting on our head didn't she?
>Put our pearl under our maid hat
->Make another head
-->Check it for a duplicate pearl
Aya:
> "Hm... sure..." Rumia decides for now
Seki:
> You think the ones where your heads to turned pages with energy..
> You recall your inventory check when you awoke, and the lack of your friends' gifts being in it...
>_
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Aya:
> Who's all present, then?
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Seki
>Get up
->Try to talk to Patchouli without distracting the mistresses
-->"Do you know where the books on maids and etiquette are?"
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Aya:
> Who's all present, then?
Seki
>Get up
->Try to talk to Patchouli without distracting the mistresses
-->"Do you know where the books on maids and etiquette are?"
Aya:
> You, Cirno, Megumu, Tokiko, Youmu, Reisen, Mokou, Sakuya, Daiyousei and her fairies, Koakuma, Alice, Shinki, Byakuren, Miko, Rumia, and the unconscious Reimu still over there.
Seki:
> "It's better if you ask the fairy maids and Sakuya if it's about that."
>_
>_
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Seki
>Nod
->Go towards one of the fairy maids
-->Ask about the books
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Seki
>Nod
->Go towards one of the fairy maids
-->Ask about the books
Seki:
> You ask a nearby fairy, hearing a sigh from Patchouli.
> "I don't know. We learn from the others, and Sakuya."
>_
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Seki
>"Thank you."
>Why is she exasperated?
->She said ask the fairies or Sakura for help finding the books.
-->Wait. Oh no! She meant learn those skills from the staff.
>Cheeks flush grab a couple of random books and head back to our seat.
>Have all three heads read
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Aya:
> "...Huh. I hadn't really thought about it before, but we've got quite a sizable squad going, don't we?"
> "Anyway, if this Yorihime fights using gods, maybe she knows about seals? We could also ask Sanae, but that whole shrine might still be in recovery mode..."
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Seki
>"Thank you."
>Why is she exasperated?
->She said ask the fairies or Sakura for help finding the books.
-->Wait. Oh no! She meant learn those skills from the staff.
>Cheeks flush grab a couple of random books and head back to our seat.
>Have all three heads read
Aya:
> "...Huh. I hadn't really thought about it before, but we've got quite a sizable squad going, don't we?"
> "Anyway, if this Yorihime fights using gods, maybe she knows about seals? We could also ask Sanae, but that whole shrine might still be in recovery mode..."
Seki:
> You take a few books and start reading them...
> There's not much useful in these...
Aya:
> "Neither of them would, I'm pretty sure." Rumia responds.
>_
-
Aya:
> Look to Iizunamaru.
> "Oh hey, Boss, what about that new rainbow friend of yours? She's a god, isn't she?"
-
Sekibanki
>Is Patchouli still watching us?
>How is Flandre doing?
>What books did we get?
-
Aya:
> Look to Iizunamaru.
> "Oh hey, Boss, what about that new rainbow friend of yours? She's a god, isn't she?"
Sekibanki
>Is Patchouli still watching us?
>How is Flandre doing?
>What books did we get?
Aya:
> "Let's not talk about her. She's getting her just desserts if she's weakened like other gods supposedly are, too."
Seki:
> No? Doesn't seem like it.
> She seems frustrated and is back in that big form.
> Seems like just a few stories. Fictional, you think...
>_
-
Aya:
> Wince a tiny bit.
> "Eesh, okay. Did you come out of that ordeal with a positive opinion of anyone?"
-
Seki
>Do any of our other heads seem to have a better book.
>Would we describe increase an ability like head multiplication as strengthening a muscle?
>Quietly ask our heads what the basics that mistress Remilia said.
-
Seki:
>Do we have anything we can place on our head aside from our maid headband, ribbon, a book, or our body?
-
Aya:
> Wince a tiny bit.
> "Eesh, okay. Did you come out of that ordeal with a positive opinion of anyone?"
Seki
>Do any of our other heads seem to have a better book.
>Would we describe increase an ability like head multiplication as strengthening a muscle?
>Quietly ask our heads what the basics that mistress Remilia said.
Seki:
>Do we have anything we can place on our head aside from our maid headband, ribbon, a book, or our body?
Aya:
> "Ahem, so who do you think is behind what's going on, Rumia?" Megumu ignores.
> "It could be the Lunarians, but they're affected too now." Rumia answers, picking up Reimu.
Seki:
> Nope...
> Probably.
> "Something about this being natural. Vampires must have it nice." One head complains.
> Your shoes, or other clothes.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Who else is there?"
-
Aya:
> "Who else is there?"
Aya:
> Rumia shrugs.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Hmm...maybe the Ministry would know something? Or the Earth Spirit Palace? Oh, I suppose we could also ask Seija, as long as we don't try to get the Shining Needle Castle actively involved..."
-
>"Mistress Flandre, If I may ask a question about your transformation. "
>If given the go ahead
->"Why does your body perceive this form as your normal or perhaps default?"
-
Aya:
> "Hmm...maybe the Ministry would know something? Or the Earth Spirit Palace? Oh, I suppose we could also ask Seija, as long as we don't try to get the Shining Needle Castle actively involved..."
>"Mistress Flandre, If I may ask a question about your transformation. "
>If given the go ahead
->"Why does your body perceive this form as your normal or perhaps default?"
Aya:
> "I don't closely know as many people as you probably do, so..." Rumia shrugs.
Seki:
> "Sure..." Flandre responds, somewhat down.
> "It could be a change that came with other things changing around Gensokyo." Patchouli answers. "But Remi thinks this is their true form and that it shows they've reached their peak."
> "The best of vampires aren't small. For us to become like this is evidence of such." Remilia argues. "It means at the very least, they can assume such a glorious form properly, even if they choose to appear small most of the time."
>_
-
Aya:
> How easy is it to get to the Ministry of Right and Wrong?
> How easy is it to get to the Earth Spirit Palace?
> "Well, I don't know if she's necessarily the most knowledgeable option, but Seija's probably the quickest option, at the very least."
-
Seki
>"It sounds like a symbol of your power if I understand correctly."
>"Mistress Flandre, I am certain that given a little time that you'll master transformation. Any skill worth having takes time to hone."
>True form
->With how out of character we've been since the incident could it be possible that we're a duplicate head that replaced the original.
-->. . .Kagerou and Wakasaki definitely don't need to hear that theory.
>Are the duplicate heads normally this envious?
-
Seki:
>Realize that we're probably safe since our heads have always been more extensions of us rather than separate personalities.
>...right?
-
Aya:
> How easy is it to get to the Ministry of Right and Wrong?
> How easy is it to get to the Earth Spirit Palace?
> "Well, I don't know if she's necessarily the most knowledgeable option, but Seija's probably the quickest option, at the very least."
Seki
>"It sounds like a symbol of your power if I understand correctly."
>"Mistress Flandre, I am certain that given a little time that you'll master transformation. Any skill worth having takes time to hone."
>True form
->With how out of character we've been since the incident could it be possible that we're a duplicate head that replaced the original.
-->. . .Kagerou and Wakasaki definitely don't need to hear that theory.
>Are the duplicate heads normally this envious?
Seki:
>Realize that we're probably safe since our heads have always been more extensions of us rather than separate personalities.
>...right?
Aya:
> Very difficult.
> Much easier compared to the previous. Most probably can if they know where to look, but it's still dangerous.
> "Let's hurry out already, at least before Reimu wakes back up." Rumia seems to carry Reimu into darkness.
Seki:
> You're sure you're fine.
> "I've heard that enough today..." Flandre groans.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Sure."
> Look around.
> "...How do we get out of here?"
-
Seki
>Does Flandre seem like she is going to continue practicing?
-
Aya:
> "Sure."
> Look around.
> "...How do we get out of here?"
Seki
>Does Flandre seem like she is going to continue practicing?
Aya:
> "Same way we got to the garden in the first place." Youmu answers. The rest of the group already seems to be linking hands with her...
Seki:
> Yep... This lady is persistent.
>_
-
Aya:
> Grab Iizunamaru with one hand while holding Cirno with the other.
-
Aya:
> Grab Iizunamaru with one hand while holding Cirno with the other.
Aya:
> You take the two of your group, and they link up with Daiyousei.
> You're pulled back out to the... Hakurei Shrine, instead of the Garden of the Sun.
> Rumia immediately sets the shrine maiden down, to which Marisa darts over to.
> "You beat the dragon!?" The three fairies speak in surprise.
>_
-
Aya:
> "We reached an understanding with the dragon."
> Look at the assembled entourage.
> "Anyone need help getting airborne?"
-
Aya:
> "We reached an understanding with the dragon."
> Look at the assembled entourage.
> "Anyone need help getting airborne?"
Aya:
> "Where are you going now?" Marisa questions.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Shining Needle Castle, on an info hunt."
> Look to Youmu (and Miko if she's here).
> "Unless you can get us into a sky castle with your fast travel?"
-
Aya:
> "Shining Needle Castle, on an info hunt."
> Look to Youmu (and Miko if she's here).
> "Unless you can get us into a sky castle with your fast travel?"
Aya:
> "Uh..."
> "Of course." Miko answers.
> "It'd be better if you don't surprise who's usually there. So flying there would be better than just... appearing." Marisa speaks.
> "Do we have enough fliers?" Daiyousei looks about.
>_
-
Aya:
> "I can take literally everyone that isn't a flier."
> Use our non-Cirno hand to stretch our mouth to the side for a moment, then let go.
> "I've had six passengers this entire time, in fact."
-
Aya:
> "I can take literally everyone that isn't a flier."
> Use our non-Cirno hand to stretch our mouth to the side for a moment, then let go.
> "I've had six passengers this entire time, in fact."
Aya:
> You stretch your mouth in example.
> "Let's see... me, these two, Koa, Shinki, You, your friend, Cirno, and Tokiko can fly." Daiyousei lists off.
> "I can as well." Mokou adds.
> "That leaves Youmu, Sakuya, Reisen, Alice, Byakuren, Miko, and Rumia. We have more than enough fliers for everyone to have a ride and not put too much effort on one."
> Shinki quickly scoops up Alice in agreement.
> You wonder if you should've gotten out at the Garden instead... Yukari might be waiting.
>_
-
Seki
>With Mistress Flandre trying so hard we should to
>Close our eyes
->Try focus on the core of our being
-->Feel for our magic
>What does our magic feel like
-
Aya:
> "Oh, it's no meaningful extra effort on my part. But if we don't need me for it then we certainly don't have to use me that way."
> Put Cirno down.
> "If I may, Your Highness?"
> Scoop up Miko in a bridal carry unless she objects.
-
Seki
>With Mistress Flandre trying so hard we should to
>Close our eyes
->Try focus on the core of our being
-->Feel for our magic
>What does our magic feel like
Aya:
> "Oh, it's no meaningful extra effort on my part. But if we don't need me for it then we certainly don't have to use me that way."
> Put Cirno down.
> "If I may, Your Highness?"
> Scoop up Miko in a bridal carry unless she objects.
Seki:
> You feel like there's nothing there. The most you feel of yourself is in your present heads detached from you.
> ...You hope this doesn't mean that they just used up the last of your energy.
Aya:
> You trade Cirno for Miko.
> "Oh?" Miko questions. It seems like she was going to say something further, but she appears to have recalled who you are, and might prefer not saying anything you could use as material.
>_
-
Aya:
> Does she look flushed or bothered at all?
> How curvaceous is she?
> "Is something wrong?"
-
Seki
>Try to absorb the knowledge of the books from our heads
>Do our spare heads vanish when we sleep?
-
Aya:
> Does she look flushed or bothered at all?
> How curvaceous is she?
> "Is something wrong?"
Seki
>Try to absorb the knowledge of the books from our heads
>Do our spare heads vanish when we sleep?
Aya:
> No. For a second, you'd believe she thought this was pleasant.
> "No. I'm fine."
> Not as much as you, but she has a figure.
Seki:
> You already feel like you've been reading what they've been.
> No.
>_
-
Aya:
> Wonder if Miko would be fine with being swallowed. It'd be nice to have an extra allied presence in there, especially one that can offer wise advice and can access that special space of hers in an instant.
> "Alright."
> Shift our grip on her so one hand is on her thighs near her backside and the other hand is on her torso near her chest.
> Once our grip is shifted, wonder if Miko would enjoy us being more forward with where our hands are placed. It'd be nice to be able to feel her like that.
> Have a look over at Iizunamaru to see if she takes anyone.
-
Aya:
> Wonder if Miko would be fine with being swallowed. It'd be nice to have an extra allied presence in there, especially one that can offer wise advice and can access that special space of hers in an instant.
> "Alright."
> Shift our grip on her so one hand is on her thighs near her backside and the other hand is on her torso near her chest.
> Once our grip is shifted, wonder if Miko would enjoy us being more forward with where our hands are placed. It'd be nice to be able to feel her like that.
> Have a look over at Iizunamaru to see if she takes anyone.
Aya:
> You hold Miko more comfortably.
> "I heard that the ice fairy is averse to certain things from past experiences." Miko speaks. "I wonder if it's really that bad..."
> Megumu seems empty handed, while you notice Shinki trading Alice for Byakuren with Koa.
>_
-
Aya:
> Ah, she must be talking about being swallowed. She's curious, at least, that's a good sign...hopefully she'll ask to try it.
> Lift Miko up a bit more and lean our head over so we can speak quietly near her earmuff.
> "Hers is a bit of a special case. A number of others have tried the same and been fine - I think a few have even enjoyed it. But her first experience was uniquely traumatic, so it wouldn't surprise me if she doesn't want to try it again."
-
Aya:
> Ah, she must be talking about being swallowed. She's curious, at least, that's a good sign...hopefully she'll ask to try it.
> Lift Miko up a bit more and lean our head over so we can speak quietly near her earmuff.
> "Hers is a bit of a special case. A number of others have tried the same and been fine - I think a few have even enjoyed it. But her first experience was uniquely traumatic, so it wouldn't surprise me if she doesn't want to try it again."
Aya:
> "She doesn't seem too against it with you, though. Maybe in time she'll give it a try."
>_
-
Aya:
> Hmm...maybe Miko would be more interested in some forwardness than riding around inside us. Not that that's a problem, of course, it would be nice to do such things with someone as handsome as her.
> "Possibly. I don't want to push her about it, of course. She'll make the decision on her own."
> While speaking, gently rub her thigh a little bit. Take note of how she reacts.
-
Aya:
> Hmm...maybe Miko would be more interested in some forwardness than riding around inside us. Not that that's a problem, of course, it would be nice to do such things with someone as handsome as her.
> "Possibly. I don't want to push her about it, of course. She'll make the decision on her own."
> While speaking, gently rub her thigh a little bit. Take note of how she reacts.
Aya:
> "That's what patience will help with. Maybe she'll make the move. Now then, shouldn't we get going?" Miko gestures to the rest, ready, in response to your movement.
>_
-
Aya:
> Did Iizunamaru actually end up with anyone?
> Nod.
> "Let's go, everyone."
> Keep rubbing Miko's thigh while speaking.
> Float up into the air and begin flying toward where the Shining Needle Castle should be. Keep rubbing Miko's thigh while flying. If she doesn't seem to have a problem with this, shift the rubbing from her thigh to her backside, staying on the outside of her undergarments to begin.
-
Aya:
> Did Iizunamaru actually end up with anyone?
> Nod.
> "Let's go, everyone."
> Keep rubbing Miko's thigh while speaking.
> Float up into the air and begin flying toward where the Shining Needle Castle should be. Keep rubbing Miko's thigh while flying. If she doesn't seem to have a problem with this, shift the rubbing from her thigh to her backside, staying on the outside of her undergarments to begin.
Aya:
> No.
> You take the lead in heading for the castle's location.
> "Is this how you normally carry others?" Miko questions quietly.
>_
-
Aya:
> Does she sound into our actions, put off by our actions, or purely curious?
> Respond equally quietly.
> "No. Normally I go even further than this."
-
Aya:
> Does she sound into our actions, put off by our actions, or purely curious?
> Respond equally quietly.
> "No. Normally I go even further than this."
Aya:
> Curious. You detect a hint of her playing along.
> "I hope you haven't swooped up any humans like this. I can't imagine how they must feel being shown by this much already, with more to come. You must have quite a few subscribers and fans if so."
> Now you're leaning a bit more into believing she's into it.
>_
-
Aya:
> Wink with a hint of a grin.
> "Oh, my reader base is purely due to the quality of my writing, I assure you."
> Slide the backside-rubbing hand under Miko's undergarments, and continue rubbing.
-
Seki
>While keeping our mind focus on our magic
->Create a third head
-
Aya:
> Wink with a hint of a grin.
> "Oh, my reader base is purely due to the quality of my writing, I assure you."
> Slide the backside-rubbing hand under Miko's undergarments, and continue rubbing.
Seki
>While keeping our mind focus on our magic
->Create a third head
Aya:
> "I'm sure they are. Someone honest like yourself bringing the news would gather many." Miko responds to your movement by holding you in the same way, though without intruding. Her other arm stays around your shoulder. "But what about those that just don't have enough of you with your newspaper alone?'
Seki:
> You can't seem to.
>_
-
Seki
>Try to break our limits!
-
Aya:
> Is Iizunamaru watching?
> "Hard to say. I hadn't really considered expanding my empire beyond my two closest friends before today, if I'm being honest."
> Shift our other hand so it's on Miko's chest while continuing to rub with the first one.
-
Seki
>Try to break our limits!
Aya:
> Is Iizunamaru watching?
> "Hard to say. I hadn't really considered expanding my empire beyond my two closest friends before today, if I'm being honest."
> Shift our other hand so it's on Miko's chest while continuing to rub with the first one.
Seki:
> You keep trying...
> It hurts.
Aya:
> She's busy chatting with little bird.
> You hold onto Miko's chest.
> "More friends is usually beneficial. Same for allies with mutual benefit to gain from one another. Of course, we should focus on the situations present. But its times like these where we can have these moments." Miko grazes part of your back with shoulder resting arm, giving you a shock.
> That might've been bad if you were flying fast. Your wings felt funny for a second.
>_
-
Aya:
> Let the shock show on our face a little bit.
> "I have certainly been discovering the benefits of such today, yes. I had only previously considered using my talents for transportation, but perhaps a society of friends within me would be to everyone's great benefit."
> Give her chest a squeeze.
-
Aya:
> Let the shock show on our face a little bit.
> "I have certainly been discovering the benefits of such today, yes. I had only previously considered using my talents for transportation, but perhaps a society of friends within me would be to everyone's great benefit."
> Give her chest a squeeze.
Aya:
> Miko smirks slightly to your reaction.
> "It's transportation like this that lets you think of exactly that." She let's herself smile more, repeating the previous.
> You can see the castle in the distance.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Indeed. It is a shame that my top speed does not allow for such things."
> Pull our rubbing hand out, and then gently stroke a finger along her undergarments there.
-
Seki
>Keep trying!
-
Aya:
> "Indeed. It is a shame that my top speed does not allow for such things."
> Pull our rubbing hand out, and then gently stroke a finger along her undergarments there.
Seki
>Keep trying!
Aya:
> You briefly move bolder...
> "Mm... we'll have to continue next time. I hope your partners are willing to join hands with mine."
> Miko ends her words with a quick kiss on your neck.
> "What are you doing?" You hear Byakuren, as Shinki nears with her.
> "Well, I was discussing bringing our parties closer against any upcoming difficulties."
> "Why did you kiss her?" Shinki questions.
> "I can't exactly kiss her hand in respect without compromising her hold on me. I don't believe any of us would like to see me plummet from so high." Miko replies
Seki:
> You keep trying!
> It hurts!
>_
-
Aya:
> "It is a pretty long fall."
> While speaking, lightly press where we just stroked a finger, and then move that hand back to Miko's thigh as if nothing happened.
-
Seki
>Is pain similar to a long workout or the going to cause permanent damage?
-
Aya:
> "It is a pretty long fall."
> While speaking, lightly press where we just stroked a finger, and then move that hand back to Miko's thigh as if nothing happened.
Seki
>Is pain similar to a long workout or the going to cause permanent damage?
Aya:
> You get one more feel before you hold Miko normally.
> "Hm, you'd survive it."
> "I'd rather not be buried underground yet again." Miko sweats a bit. "Especially with our destination right here."
Seki:
> You don't know. It just hurts all over.
>_
-
Aya:
> "It would also take more time having to go retrieve her, unfortunately."
-
Seki
>How bad is the pain?
-
Aya:
> "It would also take more time having to go retrieve her, unfortunately."
Seki
>How bad is the pain?
Aya:
> "I get it. Let's carry on." Byakuren speaks.
> At the entrance are, interestingly, the Tsukumo sisters and those twin dancers.
Seki:
> Very. Full body headache wouldn't be exaggerating.
>_
-
Aya:
> Is there a reasonable place to land so they see us?
-
Aya:
> Is there a reasonable place to land so they see us?
Aya:
> Only at the castle itself, which is where they sit.
>_
-
Aya:
> Land there, then. (Keep carrying Miko unless she makes to get onto her own two feet.)
> "Hey there, ladies. How are you all doing?"
-
Seki
>Fight through the pain
-
Aya:
> Land there, then. (Keep carrying Miko unless she makes to get onto her own two feet.)
> "Hey there, ladies. How are you all doing?"
Seki
>Fight through the pain
Aya:
> You land.
> "... fine. What do you all want?" One questions.
Seki:
> You keep on try-
>...
>_
-
Aya:
> Was it a Tsukumo or a dancer that responded?
> "Information on why the gods are out of sorts."
-
Aya:
> Was it a Tsukumo or a dancer that responded?
> "Information on why the gods are out of sorts."
Aya:
> Tsukumo
> "How would we know anything about that? We're not gods."
>_
-
Aya:
> "No gods being here doesn't guarantee no one here will have any knowledge on the matter."
-
Aya:
> "No gods being here doesn't guarantee no one here will have any knowledge on the matter."
Aya:
> "Well we're not letting a big group like you guys come in to ask around. "
>_
-
Aya:
> Frown a bit.
> "...What if it's just a few of us?"
-
Seki
>Are we ok?
-
Aya:
> Frown a bit.
> "...What if it's just a few of us?"
Aya:
> "... no. You guys look too strong."
Sekibanki Unavailable
>_
-
//Try Kagawoo or Waka, maybe? Their friend needs some rescuing!
Aya:
> Look around at the entire group, then back to the Tsukumo speaking.
> "...What if it's just me?"
-
Seki extra head
>What is happening?
-
//Try Kagawoo or Waka, maybe? Their friend needs some rescuing!
Aya:
> Look around at the entire group, then back to the Tsukumo speaking.
> "...What if it's just me?"
Seki extra head
>What is happening?
Aya:
> "Nope. You're one of the strong ones."
> "Do we have to be that strict?"
> "If someone causes problems after we let them through, who do you thinks gonna get in trouble for it?"
> "Ah... true."
Sekibanki unava-:
> You snap awake, light burning your face.
> Well it's a pleasant light... but this is too much of a good thing!!!
> Your body is mostly starting to feel better...
> You only feel one extra head, though that whole head hurts as much as earlier. You have a bad feeling about this pain...
>_
-
Aya:
> Frown slightly.
> "I'm not going to cause problems here. I value the good sides of the heads of state too much to do something stupid like that."
-
Aya:
> Frown slightly.
> "I'm not going to cause problems here. I value the good sides of the heads of state too much to do something stupid like that."
Aya:
> The ladies look at each other.
> "Still no." They shake their heads.
>_
-
Aya:
> Sigh.
> "Can you at least summon Seija here, then? There's four of you here, surely you can spare one person for a moment."
> Frown slightly in thought.
> Turn to the dancers.
> "Come to think of it, why are you two here, anyway? I didn't take this as a usual haunt for you."
-
Aya:
> Sigh.
> "Can you at least summon Seija here, then? There's four of you here, surely you can spare one person for a moment."
> Frown slightly in thought.
> Turn to the dancers.
> "Come to think of it, why are you two here, anyway? I didn't take this as a usual haunt for you."
Aya:
> "Alright, we'll go ask Seija why we're here for you." The dancers stand
> "Hold on, that's not what we came to ask her." Byakuren speaks up.
> "Fine. We'll go bring her here..."
>_
-
Aya:
> "You can tell her we're just looking for info and don't intend to ask her to get involved in anything."
-
Aya:
> "You can tell her we're just looking for info and don't intend to ask her to get involved in anything."
Aya:
> You speak as the dancer duo heads inside.
>_
-
Aya:
> Look back to the Tsukumos.
> "So are you two as grounded as half of our crew here is?"
-
Seki
>Are we still in the library
>Try wiggling our finger and toes
>Shouldn't this pain go away after some rest?
-
Aya:
> Look back to the Tsukumos.
> "So are you two as grounded as half of our crew here is?"
Seki
>Are we still in the library
>Try wiggling our finger and toes
>Shouldn't this pain go away after some rest?
Aya:
> "Yes. Flight's not going well." Yatsuhashi answers.
Seki:
> Yes. Though you're now face up, likely on the ground.
> They're still there and intact...
> You don't know...
> "Besides, it should be obvious that many of these books are dangerous. What kind of magician would have a library full of only plain books." You hear Patchouli argue. "Though, this has gotten complicated now..."
> "...Maybe she won't notice?" You hear Remilia. They're not by your side, at least.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Is it working for anyone here?"
-
Seki
>What did our heads learn from reading?
-
Aya:
> "Is it working for anyone here?"
Seki
>What did our heads learn from reading?
Aya:
> "Uhh... I don't think it has..."
Seki:
> There was a story that had a sword or two in it, but mostly the terrible pain they felt...
>_
-
Aya:
> "Hm. Not entirely unexpected, but still not great news. Do you all at least have a way to get down and up, or are you stuck here?"
-
Aya:
> "Hm. Not entirely unexpected, but still not great news. Do you all at least have a way to get down and up, or are you stuck here?"
Aya:
> "We can manage if we need to. ...I think."
>_
-
Aya:
> Raise an eyebrow in skepticism.
> "Have you tried?"
-
Seki
>Take stock of our body
>Are we in the same place we were reading?
-
Aya:
> Raise an eyebrow in skepticism.
> "Have you tried?"
Seki
>Take stock of our body
>Are we in the same place we were reading?
Aya:
> "Do you want us to jump down and hope we grow wings?" Benben questions.
> "You again, huh?" You hear Seija, as the dancers return with her.
Seki:
> You look like you were moved...
> Nothing's weird about your body, you think.
> "Hm..." You hear Patchouli. "I'm sure it'll be trouble if we leave this to develop."
> You feel an intense light on your extra head, before it soon can't take it anymore, and is destroyed.
> "Was that really... No, maybe it was." Remilia comments.
>_
-
Aya:
> Look over to Seija.
> "Me again. Came to see what you might know about what's going on, now that it's actually happened, as well as how folks were doing here."
-
Seki
>Feel our current head for any abnormalities.
>Try to access the memories of the other head
>How is our magic reserve
-
Aya:
> Look over to Seija.
> "Me again. Came to see what you might know about what's going on, now that it's actually happened, as well as how folks were doing here."
Seki
>Feel our current head for any abnormalities.
>Try to access the memories of the other head
>How is our magic reserve
Aya:
> "It's pretty simple. Gensokyo is now a mix of fantasy and reality." Seija explains, leaning against the castle. "Some fantastical things do still work, like most magic, others get beaten by reality. The easiest example you already noticed by now is flying. Unless you've got a magic trick, you need proper wings or other aerial support to fly. Gettin some non-Gensokyo things too, like those buildings and vehicles."
Seki:
> It's fine. Aside from hurting a bit still.
> Your magic is coming back...
> You recall from your now gone head, new, strong powers.
> You hope it wasn't a dream. Or maybe, you hope that it was, because that head being destroyed now means that's gone, doesn't it...?
>_
-
Aya:
> How familiar are we with the Outside World and its various machinations?
-
Aya:
> How familiar are we with the Outside World and its various machinations?
Aya:
> You know of it, and that some Youkai are capable of travelling out to it...
>_
-
Aya:
> Blink.
> Look to Iizunamaru.
> "That...might be a bit outside our wheelhouse, Boss."
-
Seki
>Given that Miss Patchouli went Reimu on the head it is probably better to ignore the information until later.
>Remember the conversation that Mistress Remilia and Patchouli had in front of the spare before purifying it.
-
Aya:
> Blink.
> Look to Iizunamaru.
> "That...might be a bit outside our wheelhouse, Boss."
Seki
>Given that Miss Patchouli went Reimu on the head it is probably better to ignore the information until later.
>Remember the conversation that Mistress Remilia and Patchouli had in front of the spare before purifying it.
Aya:
> "You asked about it." Megumu speaks up.
Seki:
> You think that was all you recall.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Well, yeah, but I'm not exactly an expert on the Outside World. I don't suppose you've been keeping vast knowledge of it a secret from the rest of us?"
-
Seki
>So the other head didn't have more memories
-
Seki:
>"What happened? How long was I out?"
-
Aya:
> "Well, yeah, but I'm not exactly an expert on the Outside World. I don't suppose you've been keeping vast knowledge of it a secret from the rest of us?"
Seki
>So the other head didn't have more memories
Seki:
>"What happened? How long was I out?"
Aya:
> "Nope."
Seki:
> Nope.
> "Just a short bit. Are you up now?" Patchouli questions.
>_
-
Seki:
>"Yeah, I think so."
>"Guess I know my limits now at least..."
-
Seki
>"Yes. It seems that impromptu nap did some good."
>Try to stand up then straighten our uniform
-
Aya:
> "Mmm. Maybe we have to bother the Moriyas after all."
-
Seki:
>"Yeah, I think so."
>"Guess I know my limits now at least..."
Seki
>"Yes. It seems that impromptu nap did some good."
>Try to stand up then straighten our uniform
Aya:
> "Mmm. Maybe we have to bother the Moriyas after all."
Seki:
> You stand back upright.
Aya:
> "You should've gone there first." The Tsukumos speak.
>_
-
Aya:
> "They're in a pretty bad way right now. Pretty much the entire mountain assaulted them all at once."
> Frown.
> "Even most of our tengu sisters got involved. We're still not sure why."
-
Aya:
> "They're in a pretty bad way right now. Pretty much the entire mountain assaulted them all at once."
> Frown.
> "Even most of our tengu sisters got involved. We're still not sure why."
Aya:
> "You all look like you can take care of the Tengu together. What's stopping you?"
>_
-
Aya:
> "We don't just want to beat them all up if we can avoid it. They're still our sisters. Also, we don't actually know where most of them are right now..."
-
Seki
>Walk back to the mistress
->Who do we see
-
Aya:
> "We don't just want to beat them all up if we can avoid it. They're still our sisters. Also, we don't actually know where most of them are right now..."
Seki
>Walk back to the mistress
->Who do we see
Aya:
> "So you'll do bothing while they do as they please at the mountain?" Seija questions.
Seki:
> Nothing interesting, aside from the absence of Flandre.
> "Whatever you did, don't go doing that again." Remilia addresses you.
>_
-
Seki:
>"Sorry, was just trying to test my limits. It won't happen again, Milady."
-
Aya:
> "Hey, there's been a lot going on. Sometimes you have to prioritize some things over other things."
-
>Naz
-
Seki:
>"Sorry, was just trying to test my limits. It won't happen again, Milady."
Aya:
> "Hey, there's been a lot going on. Sometimes you have to prioritize some things over other things."
>Naz
Seki:
> "It better not."
Aya:
> "Right. Well, I hope you made the right choice at least. It's been quiet down there for a while now."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Have you been able to get down and up on your own? If you need some help, I could run errands or transport for you folks stuck up here in between my other investigations."
-
Aya:
> "Have you been able to get down and up on your own? If you need some help, I could run errands or transport for you folks stuck up here in between my other investigations."
Aya:
> "I'm working on it. We don't need to be down there right now anyways."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Mmm, alright. But do let me know if you all need any help like that. It's the least I can do for what you did for me earlier."
-
Seki:
>Salute
>"Understood!"
-
Aya:
> "Mmm, alright. But do let me know if you all need any help like that. It's the least I can do for what you did for me earlier."
Seki:
>Salute
>"Understood!"
Aya:
> "Hm... let me know when you find that... building girl. I think she was a kappa." Seija scratches her head.
Seki:
> "Good." Remi departs the library.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Do you mean Nitori?"
-
Aya:
> "Do you mean Nitori?"
Aya:
> Seija shrugs.
>_
-
Aya:
> Look down at our stomach (as best we can with Miko probably in the way).
> "Hey, Nitori, you still awake and creating stuff in there?"
-
Aya:
> Look down at our stomach (as best we can with Miko probably in the way).
> "Hey, Nitori, you still awake and creating stuff in there?"
> "Creating? Not really. Thought I had something but it isn't working out well." Nitori responds from within.
> "If she's busy, then nevermind." Seija says.
>_
-
Aya:
> Look back up to Seija.
> "Might as well ask while she's here. You could even join her in there and speak face-to-face."
-
Aya:
> Look back up to Seija.
> "Might as well ask while she's here. You could even join her in there and speak face-to-face."
Aya:
> "It won't be any use asking like that. We can continue as we were anyways."
>_
-
Aya:
> Shrug.
> "Well, alright. Anything else I can do for you instead?"
-
Aya:
> Shrug.
> "Well, alright. Anything else I can do for you instead?"
Aya:
> Seija thinks...
> Quote deeply, even
> "No, you don't need to worry about it on top of what else you're focusing on."
>_
-
Aya:
> Purse our lips in concern.
> "...If you say so. We'll get out of your hair, then. Thank you for telling us what you know."
-
Aya:
> Purse our lips in concern.
> "...If you say so. We'll get out of your hair, then. Thank you for telling us what you know."
Aya:
> "Right..."
> You notice something falling from the castle in the side of your eye.
>_
-
Aya:
> Frown as we glance in that direction.
> Set Miko down on her feet, and then zip off to catch whatever is falling (assuming it is safe to touch).
-
Aya:
> Frown as we glance in that direction.
> Set Miko down on her feet, and then zip off to catch whatever is falling (assuming it is safe to touch).
Aya:
> You frown and set Miko down, then dart for the falling thing.
> "Ahh!" The thing yelps in surprise as you catch it.
> That thing being Sumireko, if you aren't mistaken... as well as Kogasa.
>_
-
Aya:
> Catch 'em both, one in each arm.
> "Hey there! Thanks for dropping in, ladies."
-
Aya:
> Catch 'em both, one in each arm.
> "Hey there! Thanks for dropping in, ladies."
Aya:
> You give the pair an arm each.
> "Nn... I thought they'd all be too preoccupied to notice..." Kogasa laments. "Sorry."
> "It's alright." Sumireko sighs.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Wait, were you trying to fly down? Sorry."
-
Aya:
> "Wait, were you trying to fly down? Sorry."
Aya:
> "We were on our way to Sanae's shrine since it sounded like she could use help." Kogasa speaks.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Ah. You can come with us, in that case."
-
Aya:
> "Ah. You can come with us, in that case."
Aya:
> "Huh?"
>_
-
Seki
>Consider asking about your head
->Dismiss it with how Mistress Remilia was hoping we'd miss it.
>"Do you know any techniques to workout one's magic reservoir?"
->Say in a lighthearted tone, "Draining your magic then trying to use magic is bad for you. Who knew?"
-
Aya:
> "That's where our squad is going next."
-
Seki
>Consider asking about your head
->Dismiss it with how Mistress Remilia was hoping we'd miss it.
>"Do you know any techniques to workout one's magic reservoir?"
->Say in a lighthearted tone, "Draining your magic then trying to use magic is bad for you. Who knew?"
Aya:
> "That's where our squad is going next."
Seki:
> You're really curious now...
> "Don't worry about that. You should just rest." Patchouli says.
> Great. You're being put back into idleness...
Aya:
> "Hm... we'll meet you there, then."
>_
-
Aya:
> "...I mean...I'm literally carrying you both right now..."
-
Aya:
> "...I mean...I'm literally carrying you both right now..."
Aya:
> "We were already on our way. You looked like you were still busy."
>_
-
Seki
>Do we see the books we were reading?
-
Aya:
> "We were just saying our goodbyes. C'mon, let's rejoin everyone."
> Zip back up to everyone.
-
Seki
>Do we see the books we were reading?
Aya:
> "We were just saying our goodbyes. C'mon, let's rejoin everyone."
> Zip back up to everyone.
Seki:
> Looks like they might've been put back up.
Aya:
> You return with what feel.
> "But would it have to be your energy?" Seija questions.
> "Hm... I'm not sure." Alice replies. "Ah, Aya's back. Why did you fly off suddenly?"
>_
-
Seki
>"What books would you recommend?"
-
Aya:
> Heft our passengers in response.
-
Seki
>"What books would you recommend?"
Aya:
> Heft our passengers in response.
Seki:
> "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and Other Bedtime Stories." Patchouli holds a book out to you. "In fact, I hand picked this one for you just a bit ago. Go tell Remi that you and Flsn could use a break, you'll read it with Flan."
Aya:
> "Didn't expect you to be up here." Mokou speaks up.
> "Ive been helping out..."
> "That platform thing she's talking about?"
> Sumireko nods.
>_
-
Seki
>Does Patchouli look like she is pulling our leg.
>Take the book
->In a confused voice, "Thank you."
-
Aya:
> "Platform?"
-
Seki
>Does Patchouli look like she is pulling our leg.
>Take the book
->In a confused voice, "Thank you."
Aya:
> "Platform?"
Seki:
> She looks... You aren't sure. It could be either...
> You take the book. It feels... Like a plain book. Nothing magical...
Aya:
> "Not sure what else to call it." Seija scratches her head. "A single thing that can take someone either up or down. Though we need to figure out how to make it work on its own."
>_
-
Seki
>"I'll be off then."
->Give a small bow
>Head out of the library
->Skim through the book for notes or anything out place
>The books we were reading, were they magical?
->Can we remember any more than they were about swords or what are heads were up to while sleeping?
-
Aya:
> "Oh, like that. That's a good idea, yeah. Is that what you were looking for Nitori for?"
-
Seki
>"I'll be off then."
->Give a small bow
>Head out of the library
->Skim through the book for notes or anything out place
>The books we were reading, were they magical?
->Can we remember any more than they were about swords or what are heads were up to while sleeping?
Aya:
> "Oh, like that. That's a good idea, yeah. Is that what you were looking for Nitori for?"
Seki:
> "Don't forget to return it." Patchouli speaks, as you head off.
> Twinkle Twinkle Little Star... The Itsy-Bitsy Spider... What the, The Little Match Girl? That doesn't sound too bedtime friendly. Maybe it has a good ending instead?
> You doubt they were.
> Not really.
Aya:
> "Yeah. It was."
>_
-
Seki
>Make our way towards the basement
>Reading some nonmagical books suddenly gives a power and the mistress thinks it too dangerous to keep said power.
->How strange.
>Have we ever read multiple books at the same time or used magic when drained?
-
Aya:
> "How 'bout it, River Bird? Think you could spare the time helping the Shining Needle Castle out with their elevation problem?"
-
Seki
>Make our way towards the basement
>Reading some nonmagical books suddenly gives a power and the mistress thinks it too dangerous to keep said power.
->How strange.
>Have we ever read multiple books at the same time or used magic when drained?
Aya:
> "How 'bout it, River Bird? Think you could spare the time helping the Shining Needle Castle out with their elevation problem?"
Seki:
> You head for the basement.
> You suspect Patchouli would've spoken up about the books instead of Remi if it was them.
> Yes.
> You haven't pushed yourself so much that you were this drained before.
Aya:
> "She probably has better people around for a longer term device if this is that castle in the sky."
>_
-
Seki
>Mistress Remilia was very stern about breaking our limits.
->Could draining ourself have activated a trait?
>If We're in front of Flan's door
->Knock, "Hello"!"
-
Seki
>Mistress Remilia was very stern about breaking our limits.
->Could draining ourself have activated a trait?
>If We're in front of Flan's door
->Knock, "Hello"!"
Seki:
> It could be... Maybe you created a mutated head that absorbed the others or something?
> You continue until you arrive at the door you were brought to earlier, spotting Remilia and Flandre next to it.
>_
-
Seki
>What are Remilia and Flandre doing?
-
Seki
>What are Remilia and Flandre doing?
Seki:
> Seems the former is leaving. Maybe they just finished talking.
>_
-
Seki
>Wave
->"Patchioli thought you could use a break mistress Flandre."
-->Show the book
>"She picked the book."
-
Seki
>Wave
->"Patchioli thought you could use a break mistress Flandre."
-->Show the book
>"She picked the book."
Seki:
> "Hm. I'll read it to her then." Remi holds her hand out. "At least then I'll have helped her a bit today."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Alright."
> Look at Seija and shrug apologetically.
-
Seki
>"If you desire mistress."
->Hand over the book
>"Is there something I can do? I've been feeling antsy."
-
Aya:
> "Alright."
> Look at Seija and shrug apologetically.
Seki
>"If you desire mistress."
->Hand over the book
>"Is there something I can do? I've been feeling antsy."
Aya:
> "Sumireko's running out of ideas. Don't want her getting overworked either." Seija responds.
> "Can we go to the shrine already? We were already in a hurry since we realized it late." Kogasa speaks.
Seki:
> You hand o-
> The book doesn't leave your hand.
> Remilia looks slightly suspicious, trying to pull it a bit harder, which pulls your entire body with it.
> "Is this a prank?" Remi questions.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Right, yeah. We'll be back soon. Boss, could you take Her Highness next to Little Bird?"
-
Aya:
> "Right, yeah. We'll be back soon. Boss, could you take Her Highness next to Little Bird?"
Aya:
> "Hm?" Megumu questions.
>_
-
Seki
>Shake our head vigorously, "No."
->Stop holding the book so she can see we aren't doing this
-
Seki
>Shake our head vigorously, "No."
->Stop holding the book so she can see we aren't doing this
Seki:
> Though you try, your hand does not release its grip on the book.
>_
-
Seki
>We need to work on our magical sense
>"What was it Miss Patchouli said? Remilia, Flan and I break and . . ."
>"Right tell Mistress Remilia that Mistress Flandre and I need a break - and I'll read the book."
>"Does she play pranks very often?"
-
Seki
>We need to work on our magical sense
>"What was it Miss Patchouli said? Remilia, Flan and I break and . . ."
>"Right tell Mistress Remilia that Mistress Flandre and I need a break - and I'll read the book."
>"Does she play pranks very often?"
Seki:
>,"Only ever on me." Remi sheets. "And I have other things to take care of."
> "Come in, then." Flandre opens her room door for you.
>_
-
Aya:
> "My hands are currently full, and Lady Toyosatomimi needs a lift."
-
Seki
>"Then I'll see you later, Mistress."
>Head into the room
->What does the interior look like
-
Aya:
> "My hands are currently full, and Lady Toyosatomimi needs a lift."
Aya:
> Megumu nods, delivering Miko to Tokiko's hold.
> "W-Wait, how come she doesn't have to carry anyone? I'm smaller!"
> "I have a passenger." Megumu corrects, despite being empty handed.
Seki:
> Dark. You can see a large bed, and a chest...
> There's other things in the room, but it's too dark to make them out.
>_
-
Seki
>"Is there a light source we can use?"
-
Aya:
> ...What might Iizunamaru mean by that?
-
Seki
>"Is there a light source we can use?"
Aya:
> ...What might Iizunamaru mean by that?
Seki:
> ... her wings?
Aya:
> Unless she calls her camera a person or is expecting, you don't know.
>_
-
Seki
>"Do you want to read on the bed?"
-
Aya:
> Raise an eyebrow at Iizunamaru, but say nothing.
-
Seki
>"Do you want to read on the bed?"
Aya:
> Raise an eyebrow at Iizunamaru, but say nothing.
Seki:
> "I don't want to sleep on the floor, so..."
Aya:
> "Tsukasa's with me."
>_
-
Seki
>Huh, and here you thought she just enjoyed the stories
>Take a seat on the edge of the bed
->"Which story would you like to hear first?"
-
Seki
>Huh, and here you thought she just enjoyed the stories
>Take a seat on the edge of the bed
->"Which story would you like to hear first?"
Seki:
> You're followed by Flan in sitting down.
> "What do we have." She opens the book with you.
> This isn't Twinkle Little Star. Something else is actively replacing its text.
>_
-
Seki
>"I have no idea."
->Show Flandre the changing book
-
Seki
>Have we ever considered just suspending a ball of danmaku as a light source?
>Don't we have eye lasers? Do we know if we can do a harmless version of that to basically turn our heads into a portable light source?
-
Seki
>"I have no idea."
->Show Flandre the changing book
Seki
>Have we ever considered just suspending a ball of danmaku as a light source?
>Don't we have eye lasers? Do we know if we can do a harmless version of that to basically turn our heads into a portable light source?
Seki:
> She's reading it as well.
> It seems to be something about... more negatively perceived supernatural things. Vampires turning humans, contracts with devils, raising the dead... Though each case is kind of in a story format.
> You haven't tried either for such usage...
>_
-
Seki:
>"Interesting..."
>Make a mental note to experiment with eye lasers later.
-
Seki
>Do we see anything to do with dullahan?
>Do we have any idea why this book would seem non-magical
-
Aya:
> "...She's been with us the whole time, hasn't she?"
-
Seki:
>"Interesting..."
>Make a mental note to experiment with eye lasers later.
Seki
>Do we see anything to do with dullahan?
>Do we have any idea why this book would seem non-magical
Aya:
> "...She's been with us the whole time, hasn't she?"
Seki:
> You consider trying to utilize danmaku for mundane tasks again. Maybe it'll work better than the neck energy has...
> No.
> Maybe it's a book made weird by science?
> "They were just telling me off about this earlier though." Flandre frowns.
Aya:
> "Yes. Why?"
>_
-
Seki:
>"They were?"
-
Aya:
> Open our mouth, then close it and shake our head.
> "I guess it doesn't really matter. Especially since I imagine she's grounded as well. Let's hit up the Moriyas."
> Take flight and head toward the Moriya Shrine.
> Along the way, try giving Iizunamaru an order via the wind to look up our skirt. Take note to see if she actually does it or not.
-
>"Was Miss Patchouli placating mistress Remilia, maybe?"
-
Seki:
>"They were?"
Aya:
> Open our mouth, then close it and shake our head.
> "I guess it doesn't really matter. Especially since I imagine she's grounded as well. Let's hit up the Moriyas."
> Take flight and head toward the Moriya Shrine.
> Along the way, try giving Iizunamaru an order via the wind to look up our skirt. Take note to see if she actually does it or not.
>"Was Miss Patchouli placating mistress Remilia, maybe?"
Seki:
> "When you fell unconscious, I tried to help, but they told me not to. They said you only did something stupid without insurance, that you weren't going to die. Maybe Patchy's telling me I can do that now."
Aya:
> You depart, starting for the shrine. It seemed like Seija would stop you for something else, but she doesn't.
> As per your order, Megumu does start flying lower...
>_
-
Aya:
> That's okay, we can get back to Seija later.
> Give Iizunamaru that same wind-order. If it does appear that she is in position to be looking up our skirt, give her another order via the wind to gently pat our backside.
-
Aya:
> That's okay, we can get back to Seija later.
> Give Iizunamaru that same wind-order. If it does appear that she is in position to be looking up our skirt, give her another order via the wind to gently pat our backside.
Aya:
> You repeat and give another, though she doesn't approach for it.
> You see the shrine coming up, but not the frozen woman or her ice block.
>_
-
Aya:
> "So, Boss, where is Tsukasa, anyway?"
> Try the second wind-order again.
-
Seki
>Welp, it stings when someone says it so bluntly
>"I can see that. Miss Patchouli must see it as important for you to grow."
-
Aya:
> "So, Boss, where is Tsukasa, anyway?"
> Try the second wind-order again.
Seki
>Welp, it stings when someone says it so bluntly
>"I can see that. Miss Patchouli must see it as important for you to grow."
Aya:
> You try again.
> Megumu rises up behind you, but instead of patting you, she shows a small container.
Seki:
> "How would biting you make me grow?" She questions.
>_
-
Aya:
> Have a look. Do we see that tube fox in there?
> Where did Iizunamaru pull it from?
-
Aya:
> Have a look. Do we see that tube fox in there?
> Where did Iizunamaru pull it from?
Aya:
> There's something small inside...
> You aren't sure.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Huh. That's pretty convenient."
> Return to facing forward. Upon doing so, give Iizunamaru the same wind-conveyed order to pat us as before. Use our sense of the wind to keep track of whether or not she moves to do it (and knowing that we will presumably feel it if she touches us).
-
Aya:
> "Huh. That's pretty convenient."
> Return to facing forward. Upon doing so, give Iizunamaru the same wind-conveyed order to pat us as before. Use our sense of the wind to keep track of whether or not she moves to do it (and knowing that we will presumably feel it if she touches us).
Aya:
> Megumu finally gives you a tap as she passes by to land first at the shrine.
>_
-
Aya:
> Give her the same tap in return as she passes by.
-
Aya:
> Give her the same tap in return as she passes by.
Aya:
> You swiftly return the gesture before she gets out of range, to her slight surprise.
> Everyones landing now.
>_
-
Aya:
> Land as well, and set our passengers down.
> Look around for any of the Moriya regulars.
-
Aya:
> Land as well, and set our passengers down.
> Look around for any of the Moriya regulars.
Aya:
> You land and drop the duo off.
> You see no residents around, but someone is peeking from within the shrine at your crew.
> Kogasa takes off, darting for the entrance first.
>_
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Aya:
> Follow after that karakasa, but at a less frenetic pace.
> If we happen to pass by Iizunamaru as we follow, give her another pat in the same place.
-
Aya:
> Follow after that karakasa, but at a less frenetic pace.
> If we happen to pass by Iizunamaru as we follow, give her another pat in the same place.
Aya:
> You follow along.
> Kogasa barges in
> "Wah!" The peeper scrambles away, to the side of someone else who's much more casual in this situation.
> Two rabbits... the casual one is enjoying snacks at the table like she owns this place...
>_
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Aya:
> Visually inspect the two rabbits (without making a show of it).
> "Easy now, Kogasa."
-
Aya:
> Visually inspect the two rabbits (without making a show of it).
> "Easy now, Kogasa."
Aya:
> The surprised rabbit has a blue dress and blue hair, and is clutching a large Mallet.
> The orange haired rabbit - well, it leans bit blonde - she has on an orange dress of similar style. There a backpack next to her.
> Unlike Reisen 2, their ears look like those of the Reisen you're more familiar with
> Kogasa rushes into the next room, ignoring you and the rabbits.
> "W-What do you want here?" Blue bun questions.
>_
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Aya:
> "Don't worry, she's just particularly concerned about the shrine's residents. Speaking of, I didn't realize the Moriyas were taking on rabbit tenants."
-
Aya:
> "Don't worry, she's just particularly concerned about the shrine's residents. Speaking of, I didn't realize the Moriyas were taking on rabbit tenants."
Aya:
> "We barely got here to check on them. No one seems to be around, though."
> "I knew we should've gotten here sooner." Sumireko frowns.
>_
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Aya:
> Frown.
> Close our eyes.
> Use our wind sense to see if we can find Kanako, or even just traces of her, anywhere nearby.
-
Aya:
> Frown.
> Close our eyes.
> Use our wind sense to see if we can find Kanako, or even just traces of her, anywhere nearby.
Aya:
> You try to find something related to Kanako, but there's nothing...
>_
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Aya:
> Sigh.
> "Yeah. Nothing feels like Lady Yasaka anywhere in the vicinity. That's not good."
> Look to Iizunamaru.
> "I did notice your smoking buddy had disappeared too. Wonder if that's related?"
-
Aya:
> Sigh.
> "Yeah. Nothing feels like Lady Yasaka anywhere in the vicinity. That's not good."
> Look to Iizunamaru.
> "I did notice your smoking buddy had disappeared too. Wonder if that's related?"
Aya:
> "I'm sure she backed off. I taught her a lesson." Cirno chimes. "Only the froggy goddess was there though. I didn't see the other bigger one around."
> "Well, they left food around, so i don't think they moved." The hefty orange rabbit comments.
>_
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Aya:
> "Any notes left behind indicating where they might have gone?"
> Glance around the room with a slight frown.
> "By the way, if any of the multiple people that are probably spying on us have anything to contribute, now would be a fantastic time to do so."
-
Aya:
> "Any notes left behind indicating where they might have gone?"
> Glance around the room with a slight frown.
> "By the way, if any of the multiple people that are probably spying on us have anything to contribute, now would be a fantastic time to do so."
Aya:
> "I only looked out because I heard something. It's not spying!" Blue bun defends herself. "It's just the two of us."
>_
-
Seki
>"I meant trying new things that aren't completely safe."
>Have we ever tried to use our magic on our neck mark?
->Do we know anything about the mark around our neck?
-
Aya:
> Look to the blue rabbit.
> "Sorry, I didn't mean you two."
-
Seki
>"I meant trying new things that aren't completely safe."
>Have we ever tried to use our magic on our neck mark?
->Do we know anything about the mark around our neck?
Aya:
> Look to the blue rabbit.
> "Sorry, I didn't mean you two."
Seki:
> No.
> You don't overthink things about your neck. If such curiosity made you lose your abilities or something, you'd never recover. You are a Youkai after all, they're more spiritual than physical.
Aya:
> "Huh? Then who?" Blue bun looks around.
> "There's really no one else here~"
> Kogasa rushes back by, heading to exit the shrine. You thought you heard her say something. She seems to still be looking for the residents.
>_
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Aya:
> "Well, one of them you might be interested to know about. Does the name 'Yorihime' mean anything to you two?"
> Give Iizunamaru a wind-order to grab our backside. Do not watch her to see if she follows through, but keep track of her via wind feelings and general knowing if we're being touched by someone or not.
-
//Did Seki clarify what she meant
-
Aya:
> "Well, one of them you might be interested to know about. Does the name 'Yorihime' mean anything to you two?"
> Give Iizunamaru a wind-order to grab our backside. Do not watch her to see if she follows through, but keep track of her via wind feelings and general knowing if we're being touched by someone or not.
//Did Seki clarify what she meant
Aya:
> Both rabbits seem hit with chills.
> "T-They'd have confronted us if they knew we were here. You can't scare us with that."
> Megumu doesn't seem to make her move.
Seki:
> Flandre is still in her own thought process, as if she didn't hear you... or ignored what you said.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Uh, well, then you might want to know that she and her...sister? Lover? That blonde woman with the Fan Made Of Death Cyclones, they're both here, along with their pet rabbit. Last we knew, they were headed toward the Bamboo Forest. No idea if they're still there, or are wandering somewhere else."
> Give Iizunamaru that same order.
> "So I...guess you two might wanna lie low for a while, just in case."
-
Aya:
> "Uh, well, then you might want to know that she and her...sister? Lover? That blonde woman with the Fan Made Of Death Cyclones, they're both here, along with their pet rabbit. Last we knew, they were headed toward the Bamboo Forest. No idea if they're still there, or are wandering somewhere else."
> Give Iizunamaru that same order.
> "So I...guess you two might wanna lie low for a while, just in case."
Aya:
> "We have been. But the fact we haven't been noticed yet must mean we're in a good spot."
> "They're sisters." Reisen corrects.
> Megumu obliges this time, holding on.
> "What now, then? She questions.
>_
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Seki
>Do we know how we came into being?
>What is the title of the book?
-
Aya:
> Did she really just ask that while our backside is in her hand, calling attention to what she's doing?
> "At this point? Honestly, I think it might be worth splitting our big ol' party here into a bunch of smaller parties and look for the Moriyas. Even more important than any information they might have is their fundamental safety."
> Give Iizunamaru a wind-order to squeeze our backside.
-
Seki
>Do we know how we came into being?
>What is the title of the book?
Aya:
> Did she really just ask that while our backside is in her hand, calling attention to what she's doing?
> "At this point? Honestly, I think it might be worth splitting our big ol' party here into a bunch of smaller parties and look for the Moriyas. Even more important than any information they might have is their fundamental safety."
> Give Iizunamaru a wind-order to squeeze our backside.
Seki:
> No.
> Something about contracts and. Servitude. Ah, it looks like it's turning back into the normal title...
Aya:
> You believe so.
> "And what leads do we have so far for where to search?" Megumu squeezes not once, but twice, holding a bit longer the second time.
> Seems like the only ones paying enough attention to you two to notice from their position would be Hijiri and Shinki.
>_
-
Aya:
> "I don't know that we have any, really, which is why I suggested splitting up. We could search the ground here for more information; maybe they left a note, or there are tracks leading away from the shrine, or something."
> Give Iizunamaru another wind-order to squeeze our backside.
> Then, assuming we think she could actually physically do so, give Iizunamaru a wind-order to swallow that container she pulled out earlier.
-
Seki
>Flip open the book
->"Miss Flandre?"
->If Flandre doesn't respond
->Try to feel what is going on with the magic on this book and stop it
-
Aya:
> "I don't know that we have any, really, which is why I suggested splitting up. We could search the ground here for more information; maybe they left a note, or there are tracks leading away from the shrine, or something."
> Give Iizunamaru another wind-order to squeeze our backside.
> Then, assuming we think she could actually physically do so, give Iizunamaru a wind-order to swallow that container she pulled out earlier.
Seki
>Flip open the book
->"Miss Flandre?"
->If Flandre doesn't respond
->Try to feel what is going on with the magic on this book and stop it
Aya:
> It's a small container. Like a pen, almost.
> You note she hesitates and steps back after the order, instead.
> "How do you suggest we split up then? I'm guessing-"
> "N-No need! I found someone sneaking around." Kogasa returns, holding that Satori's sister in her arms.
Seki:
> "Huh? What?" She questions. "Why did you suddenly call me like that? You didn't try that stupid thing again, did you?"
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh. Hey, Koishi. I don't suppose you saw where the people that live here went?"
-
Seki
>"The book, I think it is turning back."
-
Aya:
> "Oh. Hey, Koishi. I don't suppose you saw where the people that live here went?"
Seki
>"The book, I think it is turning back."
Aya:
> "I can't find my way home. The gods had a shortcut I could take before." Koishi complains. "I can't get through now..."
Seki:
> "Ah! We should've read more!"
>_
-
Aya:
> Do we know anything about such a shortcut?
> Frown.
> "So no, then. In that case, we should probably do a quick headcount to see how we might split up."
> Check everyone that's here aside from Koishi and the two unfamiliar rabbits.
-
Aya:
> Do we know anything about such a shortcut?
> Frown.
> "So no, then. In that case, we should probably do a quick headcount to see how we might split up."
> Check everyone that's here aside from Koishi and the two unfamiliar rabbits.
Aya:
> You start counting everyone.
> Daiyousei, her two fairies, Koakuma, Shinki, Byakuren, Koakuma, Alice, Miko, Tokiko, Megumu, Youmu, Reisen, Mokou, Sakuya, Sumireko, Kogasa, and Cirno.
> Aside from Tsukasa, wherever Megumu put her container, you don't see anyone else in your group.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Hm hm hm. Okay."
> Gesture to Dai's two lackeys.
> "Do you two feel confident you could carry a non-flier?"
> Gesture to Kogasa and Sumireko.
> "And will you two need flying transportation, or do you think you can take care of that on your own?"
-
Aya:
> "Hm hm hm. Okay."
> Gesture to Dai's two lackeys.
> "Do you two feel confident you could carry a non-flier?"
> Gesture to Kogasa and Sumireko.
> "And will you two need flying transportation, or do you think you can take care of that on your own?"
Aya:
> The two fairies nod.
> "I could probably carry a few people." Sumireko responds.
> "Reimu probably can too, if you need more hands." You hear Rumia... somewhere in the group. Or maybe under?
>_
-
Aya:
> Blink.
> "Does that mean Reimu's conscious and a flier?"
> "And what about transportation for yourself, Rumia? Anything special we should know about?"
-
Aya:
> Blink.
> "Does that mean Reimu's conscious and a flier?"
> "And what about transportation for yourself, Rumia? Anything special we should know about?"
Aya:
> "Yeah. Her, Marisa, the three fairies of light, and that beast girl are at the shrine. I can probably bring them here. I can't fly as I am now."
> "Okay, who all Can't fly and carry someone right now?" Daiyousei asks.
> Raising their hands are Sakuya, Reisen, Miko, Byakuren, Alice, Kogasa, and Rumia from the shadows of the group.
> "Aliceee." Shinki speaks.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Hmmm...interesting. Does that mean you have long-range communication of some sort, Rumia?"
-
Aya:
> "Hmmm...interesting. Does that mean you have long-range communication of some sort, Rumia?"
Aya:
> "Yep. I can also follow almost all if you at once, provided your shadow is intact."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Huh. Nifty. That's actually tremendously useful for keeping in touch with one another. Okay, knowing that, here's my overall proposal. This is based on wanting to keep myself, Cirno, Youmu, and Lady Toyosatomimi all separate, in the event fast travel is needed in case of emergency, since all four of us are very capable of such a thing in our own ways."
> "I actually think that Reimu, Marisa, and the dog girl should stay put at the Hakurei Shrine. There's a reasonable chance the Moriyas might flee there for safety, and those three could probably use the rest anyway. The Three Fairies of Light can stick with them to take care of them if they like, or they can ask around the Misty Lake and other high-fairy-population areas to see if anyone has seen them. Whichever they prefer."
> "Koa, Mokou, and...Shinki, was it? You three take Youmu, Alice, and Lady Hijiri, and hit up the Human Village, and then the Bamboo Forest after that, since your group as it's currently composed can get out of it. Keep us posted on Lunarian activity if you learn anything meaningful."
> "Cirno, Little Bird, you two take Koishi and Lady Toyosatomimi and head underground. You can drop Koishi off at her home while investigating there."
> "Dai, you and your retainers take Reisen, Rumia, and Kogasa, and check out the Netherworld. If fantasy and reality have really been blended, it would be good to know how that place is holding up. It would also be good to fill Miss Saigyouji in on what's going on."
> "That leaves Sakuya and Sumireko with Boss Bird and myself. I don't know where we're going just yet; I want to talk to the three of you about that before making that decision."
> "Does this sound reasonable for everyone?"
-
Aya:
> "Huh. Nifty. That's actually tremendously useful for keeping in touch with one another. Okay, knowing that, here's my overall proposal. This is based on wanting to keep myself, Cirno, Youmu, and Lady Toyosatomimi all separate, in the event fast travel is needed in case of emergency, since all four of us are very capable of such a thing in our own ways."
> "I actually think that Reimu, Marisa, and the dog girl should stay put at the Hakurei Shrine. There's a reasonable chance the Moriyas might flee there for safety, and those three could probably use the rest anyway. The Three Fairies of Light can stick with them to take care of them if they like, or they can ask around the Misty Lake and other high-fairy-population areas to see if anyone has seen them. Whichever they prefer."
> "Koa, Mokou, and...Shinki, was it? You three take Youmu, Alice, and Lady Hijiri, and hit up the Human Village, and then the Bamboo Forest after that, since your group as it's currently composed can get out of it. Keep us posted on Lunarian activity if you learn anything meaningful."
> "Cirno, Little Bird, you two take Koishi and Lady Toyosatomimi and head underground. You can drop Koishi off at her home while investigating there."
> "Dai, you and your retainers take Reisen, Rumia, and Kogasa, and check out the Netherworld. If fantasy and reality have really been blended, it would be good to know how that place is holding up. It would also be good to fill Miss Saigyouji in on what's going on."
> "That leaves Sakuya and Sumireko with Boss Bird and myself. I don't know where we're going just yet; I want to talk to the three of you about that before making that decision."
> "Does this sound reasonable for everyone?"
Aya:
> "I'm not splitting my group up." Youmu speaks. "That's myself, Reisen, Mokou, and Sakuya."
> "Maybe we ought to visit the lake and my mistress' mansion." Sakuya speaks.
> "I told you we can't go underground. The shortcut is weird." Koishi adds.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Mmm, okay, let me think."
> Make a show of counting on our fingers and muttering to ourselves.
> "Okay, let's try this instead. Youmu, you and your squad can go with Kogasa and Sumireko to check out the lake and Sakuya's home, as requested, After that, anywhere Sumireko thinks is a good idea is worth pursuing. Koa, Shinki, Alice, Lady Hijiri, stick with just the Human Village, and don't worry about the Bamboo Forest. Dai, your group should still handle the Netherworld. You'll only need to carry Rumia in this case."
> "Cirno, Little Bird, Koishi, Lady Toyosatomimi, can you handle the Bamboo Forest, and Eientei if you find it? Presumably Yorihime won't attack your group on sight, and Lady Toyosatomimi can get you out once it's time to leave. After that, I'm pretty sure there are multiple entrances to Old Hell underground; at the very least, the path Reimu took when all those evil spirits were shooting up here sure didn't seem like a shortcut to me."
> "In thinking about it some more, I know where I want Boss Bird and I to go. But I'd rather we go it alone, because she's not going to be happy with me about it."
-
Aya:
> "Mmm, okay, let me think."
> Make a show of counting on our fingers and muttering to ourselves.
> "Okay, let's try this instead. Youmu, you and your squad can go with Kogasa and Sumireko to check out the lake and Sakuya's home, as requested, After that, anywhere Sumireko thinks is a good idea is worth pursuing. Koa, Shinki, Alice, Lady Hijiri, stick with just the Human Village, and don't worry about the Bamboo Forest. Dai, your group should still handle the Netherworld. You'll only need to carry Rumia in this case."
> "Cirno, Little Bird, Koishi, Lady Toyosatomimi, can you handle the Bamboo Forest, and Eientei if you find it? Presumably Yorihime won't attack your group on sight, and Lady Toyosatomimi can get you out once it's time to leave. After that, I'm pretty sure there are multiple entrances to Old Hell underground; at the very least, the path Reimu took when all those evil spirits were shooting up here sure didn't seem like a shortcut to me."
> "In thinking about it some more, I know where I want Boss Bird and I to go. But I'd rather we go it alone, because she's not going to be happy with me about it."
Aya:
> No one objects this time...
>"Any last words before we all set off?" Sakuya asks you.
>_
-
Aya:
> Adopt a thinking expression.
> "...Keep what we've learned today in mind as you investigate. Whatever our opinions are of each other and any other resident of Gensokyo, we're all in this together now. It's probably best to let bygones be bygones, at least for the time being."
-
Aya:
> Adopt a thinking expression.
> "...Keep what we've learned today in mind as you investigate. Whatever our opinions are of each other and any other resident of Gensokyo, we're all in this together now. It's probably best to let bygones be bygones, at least for the time being."
Aya:
> "Right. This situation is bigger than little grudges."
> "What if it's someone who's killed you before?" Mokou questions.
> "We've been killed before too. You can forgive if things change." Daiyiusei advise.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Besides, once we get things back to normal, you can go right back to beating the piss and vinegar out of each other whenever you want."
-
Seki
>Are the pages turning back
->Read it out loud
-
Aya:
> "Besides, once we get things back to normal, you can go right back to beating the piss and vinegar out of each other whenever you want."
Seki
>Are the pages turning back
->Read it out loud
Aya:
> "Or maybe get better relationships." Daiyousei recommends.
> "Let's get going already! Who knows what they're stuck with?" Kogasa questions.
Seki:
> Back to the bedtime stories...
> "We can just ask Patchy about what it said, right?" Flandre questions.
>_
-
Aya:
> Give Iizunamaru a wind-order to grab our backside again.
> "Best of luck, everyone. Make sure to keep us all posted if you find anything noteworthy."
-
Aya:
> Give Iizunamaru a wind-order to grab our backside again.
> "Best of luck, everyone. Make sure to keep us all posted if you find anything noteworthy."
Aya:
> Everyone begins to head off, leaving you with Megumu and the blue orange rabbits.
> Megumu only does so after everyone has split.
>_
-
Aya:
> Look to the remaining rabbits.
> "So...I don't really have any expectations in offering this, but if you want a place where the Lunarians won't find you, I can offer you one. They haven't found you so far, but if they decide to come here while you're not prepared, you could get caught. I can offer you somewhere that they outright won't find you."
> Give Iizunamaru a wind-order to squeeze.
-
Seki
>Do we see any shadows under the doorway?
>Can we tell?
-
Aya:
> Look to the remaining rabbits.
> "So...I don't really have any expectations in offering this, but if you want a place where the Lunarians won't find you, I can offer you one. They haven't found you so far, but if they decide to come here while you're not prepared, you could get caught. I can offer you somewhere that they outright won't find you."
> Give Iizunamaru a wind-order to squeeze.
Seki
>Do we see any shadows under the doorway?
>Can we tell?
Aya:
> Megumu obliges as you speak.
> "We have a place. And it's well prepared too!"
> "Even if they're covering the whole mountain?" Megumu asks.
> "Don't worry we've known them longer than you. We can avoid them." The orange bun speaks.
Seki:
> You do not see any shadows. You'd guess that even fairy maids don't pass by often.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Mmm. That's a bit of a letdown. You see, the hiding place I was going to offer was on my person. Within me, specifically. I thought it would be nice to have the extra company. I have a handful of passengers already, but one of them is busy working, and the rest are asleep."
> Give Iizunamaru a wind-order to squeeze again.
-
Seki
>Nod
->"Maybe we can trigger the change again."
-
Aya:
> "Mmm. That's a bit of a letdown. You see, the hiding place I was going to offer was on my person. Within me, specifically. I thought it would be nice to have the extra company. I have a handful of passengers already, but one of them is busy working, and the rest are asleep."
> Give Iizunamaru a wind-order to squeeze again.
Seki
>Nod
->"Maybe we can trigger the change again."
Aya:
> "I'm sure that'd be a worse hiding spot if you met them already." The orange bun speaks.
> Megumu squeezes once again, without much hesitation compared to earlier.
Seki:
> "What changed it the first time, then?"
>_
-
Aya:
> "They don't know I can do that."
-
Aya:
> "They don't know I can do that."
Aya:
> "They-" Blue bun starts to speak, but Orange bun silently interrupts her. "{Well, we're sticking it out where we have."
>_
-
Aya:
> Frown a little bit, but nod after a moment.
> "Alright, I won't force you. That's not what I want to do with this ability. Best of luck staying safe, you two."
> Give Iizunamaru a wind-order to continue squeezing us as we walk out of the Shrine, adding a second hand as we go.
-
Seki
>"That is a good question."
->Think for a moment
>"I brought the book in, we sat down, and then I ask which story that you would like to hear first."
>"Wait, Miss Patchouli did tell me to tell the mistress that Mistress Flandre and I needed a break and I would read."
-
Aya:
> Frown a little bit, but nod after a moment.
> "Alright, I won't force you. That's not what I want to do with this ability. Best of luck staying safe, you two."
> Give Iizunamaru a wind-order to continue squeezing us as we walk out of the Shrine, adding a second hand as we go.
Seki
>"That is a good question."
->Think for a moment
>"I brought the book in, we sat down, and then I ask which story that you would like to hear first."
>"Wait, Miss Patchouli did tell me to tell the mistress that Mistress Flandre and I needed a break and I would read."
Aya:
> The two wave you off, though Megumu lets go as the two of you leave the shrine.
Seki:
> "I guess we did just read. And it's been a little while, so that could've been all the time we had?"
>_
-
Aya:
> "How you holding up, Boss?"
> Give Iizunamaru a wind-order to press her chest into our back.
-
Aya:
> "How you holding up, Boss?"
> Give Iizunamaru a wind-order to press her chest into our back.
Aya:
> Megumu follows through this time, with a sigh.
> "Having trouble dealing with my perverted subordinate."
>_
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Aya:
> Chuckle.
> "You? Having trouble dealing with me? I haven't the foggiest idea what you're talking about. I could never hope to overcome the willpower of a daitengu."
> Give Iizunamaru a wind-order to grab our chest from where she is behind us.
-
Aya:
> Chuckle.
> "You? Having trouble dealing with me? I haven't the foggiest idea what you're talking about. I could never hope to overcome the willpower of a daitengu."
> Give Iizunamaru a wind-order to grab our chest from where she is behind us.
Aya:
> "These feelings aren't coming from nowhere you delinquent!" Megumu follows the order, though with more force than you expected.
>_
-
Aya:
> Jump just a little bit.
> "Oh, I know that. But we both also know you could overpower me in a battle of wills if you wanted to. You've done so multiple times already, Boss."
> Give Iizunamaru a wind-order to squeeze.
-
Seki
>"I was hoping that she used a pass code for the book."
->Flipp through the pages for any notes or messages
>"Is the Little Match Girl good?"
-
Aya:
> Jump just a little bit.
> "Oh, I know that. But we both also know you could overpower me in a battle of wills if you wanted to. You've done so multiple times already, Boss."
> Give Iizunamaru a wind-order to squeeze.
Seki
>"I was hoping that she used a pass code for the book."
->Flipp through the pages for any notes or messages
>"Is the Little Match Girl good?"
Aya:
> "We've all been racking our heads on this bigger situation." Megumu starts squeezing. "Everything's been a headache. My hair's gonna gray from thinking about the future of Gensokyo too."
Seki:
> You flip through, not finding anything out of place for a story book...
> "It's alright." Flandre responds.
>_
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Aya:
> "Hey, I've been worried about it all too. I'm also worried about how we haven't found any of our other tengu sisters. Where do you suppose they might have gone?"
> Give Iizunamaru a wind-order to bare her chest and then resume pressing it into our back while squeezing ours.
-
Aya:
> "Hey, I've been worried about it all too. I'm also worried about how we haven't found any of our other tengu sisters. Where do you suppose they might have gone?"
> Give Iizunamaru a wind-order to bare her chest and then resume pressing it into our back while squeezing ours.
Aya:
> "We haven't explored all of the mountain. I could use a break from all of this. But the longer we take to stabilize things, the worse things will probably get." Megumu doesn't bare her own, just continuing with what she's been doing. "Speaking of, where are we supposed to be searching?"
>_
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Seki
>"Since we have book, would you like me to read to you?"
-
Aya:
> "I actually did at least want to briefly check our home, to see how it's holding up."
> Give Iizunamaru another wind-order to bare her chest and then resume pressing it into our back while squeezing ours.
-
Seki
>"Since we have book, would you like me to read to you?"
Aya:
> "I actually did at least want to briefly check our home, to see how it's holding up."
> Give Iizunamaru another wind-order to bare her chest and then resume pressing it into our back while squeezing ours.
Seki:
> "Might as well now." Flandre shrugs.
Aya:
> "Judging from the fact we've hardly seen any Tengu, they might've just made it their place instead of all along the mountain." Megumu considers.
> She still doesn't seem to bite...
>_
-
Aya:
> "Perhaps. I'd simply like to know if that's the case, you know?"
> Give Iizunamaru that same order again. If we can, try doing it a little more forcefully.
-
Aya:
> "Perhaps. I'd simply like to know if that's the case, you know?"
> Give Iizunamaru that same order again. If we can, try doing it a little more forcefully.
Aya:
> Megumu still doesn't give in, though she doesn't respond either.
>_
-
Aya:
> Have a glance behind us. How does Iizunamaru's face look?
-
Aya:
> Have a glance behind us. How does Iizunamaru's face look?
Aya:
> In thought. Maybe she's thinking of doing it?
>_
-
Aya:
> Turn back around.
> "Maybe we should swing by your place first?"
> Give Iizunamaru that same wind-order again, with the same amount of force as the previous one.
-
Aya:
> Turn back around.
> "Maybe we should swing by your place first?"
> Give Iizunamaru that same wind-order again, with the same amount of force as the previous one.
Aya:
> "Let's go." Megumu lets go, leading the way in flight.
>_
-
Aya:
> Follow along, keeping pace behind her.
> "So what was that like, anyway? Was it, like, my voice in your head telling you to do something, or was it something more subconscious?"
-
Aya:
> Follow along, keeping pace behind her.
> "So what was that like, anyway? Was it, like, my voice in your head telling me to do something, or was it something more subconscious?"
Aya:
> You follow...
> "It's like having the feeling that I should do something."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Hmm. I suppose that makes sense."
> "...Did you at least enjoy what you did end up doing?"
-
Aya:
> "Hmm. I suppose that makes sense."
> "...Did you at least enjoy what you did end up doing?"
> "My reason for stopping wasn't because it was bad, at least..." Megumu answers.
>_
-
Aya:
> Nod.
> "That's good. At the very least, I didn't want you to feel forced to do it when you didn't want to. Theoretically, outside of extreme circumstances, I shouldn't be able to make you do anything you don't want to do, based on what I learned from that mallet wish."
> "Oh, while I'm thinking about it...hey, Yukari, are you around?"
-
Aya:
> Nod.
> "That's good. At the very least, I didn't want you to feel forced to do it when you didn't want to. Theoretically, outside of extreme circumstances, I shouldn't be able to make you do anything you don't want to do, based on what I learned from that mallet wish."
> "Oh, while I'm thinking about it...hey, Yukari, are you around?"
Aya:
> ...
> "Doesn't sound like there's anyone watching us." Megumu speaks.
> "I'm not, but what is it?" You hear Yukari a bit later, somewhere on you.
>_
-
Aya:
> "If you're still up for it, I have an idea for my request, but it's a little embarrassing. Is there a way I can just, like, whisper it to you?"
-
Aya:
> "If you're still up for it, I have an idea for my request, but it's a little embarrassing. Is there a way I can just, like, whisper it to you?"
Aya:
> "Land somewhere and we'll see."
>_
-
Aya:
> Hold out our arms in front of us like we're bridal-carrying someone.
> "Ah, but I would greatly appreciate the honor of carrying a fair young maiden such as yourself, Lady Yakumo."
-
Aya:
> Hold out our arms in front of us like we're bridal-carrying someone.
> "Ah, but I would greatly appreciate the honor of carrying a fair young maiden such as yourself, Lady Yakumo."
Aya:
> You hold out your arms...
> Yukari seems to pop out from your chest, into your arms.
>_
-
Aya:
> Get our usual grip with hands strategically placed but not on anything they shouldn't be on. Not just yet.
> Smile.
> "You honor me greatly. Even if that visual was a little unsettling. How have you been? It didn't even occur to me that you might be affected by the No Fly Zone thing."
-
Aya:
> Get our usual grip with hands strategically placed but not on anything they shouldn't be on. Not just yet.
> Smile.
> "You honor me greatly. Even if that visual was a little unsettling. How have you been? It didn't even occur to me that you might be affected by the No Fly Zone thing."
Aya:
> "I have ways around it, but why put in the effort?"
>_
-
Aya:
> "Fair enough. So I actually had a couple of requests, if that's okay. You don't need to grant them both if it's too much of a hassle or you think I haven't earned it or you just plain don't feel like it, I'm fine with that. I'm just shooting my shot because why not, you know?"
> Begin gently rubbing Yukari's thigh.
-
Aya:
> "Fair enough. So I actually had a couple of requests, if that's okay. You don't need to grant them both if it's too much of a hassle or you think I haven't earned it or you just plain don't feel like it, I'm fine with that. I'm just shooting my shot because why not, you know?"
> Begin gently rubbing Yukari's thigh.
Aya:
> "Is this one of them?" Yukari questions your hand placement, given her gaze.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh, uh, no. Do you want me to stop?"
-
Aya:
> "Oh, uh, no. Do you want me to stop?"
Aya:
> "Then what are your requests?" She ignores.
>_
-
Aya:
> Uh...keep rubbing her thigh, then.
> "Right."
> Hold Yukari a little closer and lean our head over to whisper into her ear.
> "The first is knowledge of where our tengu sisters have all gone. Whether they're at home in the village, or are somewhere else entirely."
-
Aya:
> Uh...keep rubbing her thigh, then.
> "Right."
> Hold Yukari a little closer and lean our head over to whisper into her ear.
> "The first is knowledge of where our tengu sisters have all gone. Whether they're at home in the village, or are somewhere else entirely."
Aya:
> You keep on, and whisper.
> "Some there, the rest, well...I have an idea of where they could've gone."
>_
-
Aya:
> Nod and continue whispering.
> "The other request...the next time Boss Iizunamaru and I are alone in a room together, or the next time we're flying alone together after this current time, could you change her body shape so her chest and butt instantly double in size? If you can do time-release stuff like that."
-
Aya:
> Nod and continue whispering.
> "The other request...the next time Boss Iizunamaru and I are alone in a room together, or the next time we're flying alone together after this current time, could you change her body shape so her chest and butt instantly double in size? If you can do time-release stuff like that."
Aya:
> "That's asking a bit much for a youthful maiden like myself. You'll have to call me when you want it, and I'll see what I can do then."
>_
-
Aya:
> Continue whispering.
> "Would you be able to hear if I whispered to myself? I don't actually know where on my body you're listening from."
-
Seki
>"Which story should we start with?"
-
Aya:
> Continue whispering.
> "Would you be able to hear if I whispered to myself? I don't actually know where on my body you're listening from."
Seki
>"Which story should we start with?"
Aya:
> "The gap in your chest will do."
Seki:
> "Let's see... What do you think of-"
> "Young mistress?" You hear the human maid outside the room. "Might you be available?"
>_
-
Aya:
> "Alright, thank you. In that case, where do you think the rest of the tengu went?"
-
Aya:
> "Alright, thank you. In that case, where do you think the rest of the tengu went?"
Aya:
> "Underground."
>_
-
Aya:
> "...Interesting. Can we get there the same we you and I watched Reimu go there that one time? Is that entrance still open?"
-
Seki
>Blink
->"What strange timing."
-
Aya:
> "...Interesting. Can we get there the same we you and I watched Reimu go there that one time? Is that entrance still open?"
Seki
>Blink
->"What strange timing."
Aya:
> "Theoretically. But you've seen the village, right? The underworld has also been influenced from what I noticed. It would be difficult to get anywhere."
Seki:
> The door is swung open, Remilia standing at it, with the maid by her side.
> "Sakuya's investigation finished. I didn't even have to send anyone to check on her."
> "The issue ended up being dealt with instead of just an investigation. Moreover, someone is requesting audience with us."
> "Oh? Even me?" Flan questions. "I hope it's Marisa!"
>_
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Aya:
> "If they got in there, then surely Boss and I can get in there too. But I'll keep your wisdom in mind."
> Shift our rubbing from Yukari's thigh to her backside for a single stroke, then move back to her thigh.
-
Seki
>"Mistress?"
-
Aya:
> "If they got in there, then surely Boss and I can get in there too. But I'll keep your wisdom in mind."
> Shift our rubbing from Yukari's thigh to her backside for a single stroke, then move back to her thigh.
Seki
>"Mistress?"
Aya:
> "I won't be able to rescue you if you get caught down there." Yukari warns.
Seki:
> "You can come with." Remilia gestures.
>_
-
Aya:
> "I'll keep that in mind."
> Shift the rubbing hand from Yukari's thigh to her backside, and keep rubbing.
-
Aya:
> "I'll keep that in mind."
> Shift the rubbing hand from Yukari's thigh to her backside, and keep rubbing.
Aya:
> "Not going for your boss instead?" Yukari inquires as you start to rub.
>_
-
Aya:
> Tilt our head away from Yukari and return to a normal speaking voice.
> "I get the feeling she wants a bit of a break. If she'd some attention, though, I'd be glad to give it to her~"
-
Seki
>Does our outfit have a pocket we could put the book in?
>"Thank you mistress Remilia."
>Get up
->Offer a hand to mistress Flandre if we think that is proper behavior
-
Aya:
> Tilt our head away from Yukari and return to a normal speaking voice.
> "I get the feeling she wants a bit of a break. If she'd some attention, though, I'd be glad to give it to her~"
Seki
>Does our outfit have a pocket we could put the book in?
>"Thank you mistress Remilia."
>Get up
->Offer a hand to mistress Flandre if we think that is proper behavior
Aya:
> "We're here anyways." Megumu speaks, stopping.
> Yep. Lots of Tengu around here.
Seki:
> Not large enough.
> She's already heading for them.
>_
-
Aya:
> "There have been times in the past where that didn't matter much, Boss."
> Land. (Shift our other hand's grip onto Yukari's chest in the process.)
-
Aya:
> "There have been times in the past where that didn't matter much, Boss."
> Land. (Shift our other hand's grip onto Yukari's chest in the process.)
Aya:
> You land at a distance.
> "I'd rather not get caught up here. Was that all you needed?" Yukari asks.
>_
-
Aya:
> "It was, yes. Thank you for your time."
> Give Yukari a squeeze with both hands, and then set her down on her own two feet.
-
Seki
>Follow after
-
Aya:
> "It was, yes. Thank you for your time."
> Give Yukari a squeeze with both hands, and then set her down on her own two feet.
Seki
>Follow after
Aya:
> You give Yukari's mounds a bit of a squeeze before you let her go.
> She smirks slightly, before dropping into a gap in the ground.
Seki:
> You follow as Sakuya leads the mistresses.
> You're soon brought to what appears to be a dining room. A huge one at that.
> There's already some others here too. Non fairies, nor maids.
>_
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Seki
>What do the others look like
>Glance at the head maid for clues as to what to do
-
Aya:
> "Well, here we are. Let's see how our sisters are doing. Your chariot awaits, Boss."
> Get behind Iizunamaru, scoop her up into the bridal carry with one hand on her chest and one hand on her backside (slipped under all clothing there), and walk toward the village proper.
-
Seki
>What do the others look like
>Glance at the head maid for clues as to what to do
Aya:
> "Well, here we are. Let's see how our sisters are doing. Your chariot awaits, Boss."
> Get behind Iizunamaru, scoop her up into the bridal carry with one hand on her chest and one hand on her backside (slipped under all clothing there), and walk toward the village proper.
Seki:
> White haired girl with swords, a ghost next to her.
> A bunny girl.
> Another white haired woman, though without any weapon visible.
> A comparatively plain girl with glasses.
> And Kogasa.
>"These are some of the allies that helped deal with that issue earlier. We're looking for the Moriya Shrine crew now." Sakuya speaks.
> "I haven't seen them around. Is that all you came for?" Remilia asks.
> "No." The bunny replies.
Aya:
> You lift Megumu, keeping her comfortable for the ride.
> "We shouldn't-"
> "Aya? And Miss Iizunamaru!" You're greeted by a crow tengu.
>_
>_
-
Seki
>Try to keep our attention on the conversation stop our thoughts if we can't do both
->If a dullahan acts as a messenger of death then there has to be a way to find the victim
-->What do our instincts say about finding her?
-
Aya:
> Look at the speaker.
> "That's us. Hey there! How have things been here?"
-
Seki
>Try to keep our attention on the conversation stop our thoughts if we can't do both
->If a dullahan acts as a messenger of death then there has to be a way to find the victim
-->What do our instincts say about finding her?
Aya:
> Look at the speaker.
> "That's us. Hey there! How have things been here?"
Seki:
> Your instincts suggest that the swordswoman can help. In fact, you almost feel stronger just being in her presence.
> "We're also investigating this incident. We'd appreciate more helping hands."
> "It's hard for us to go out before night falls." Flan speaks.
> "We did just recruit someone that can alleviate that a bit, though. At least for travel." Remi looks your way.
Aya:
> "Rough. But it looks like you have it worse. I don't see those two that are usually with you..."
>_
-
Seki
>Smile at being useful
-
Aya:
> Is this tengu a karasu tengu?
> "Things have been better, certainly. Hata and Momi are actually with us, though. In fact, as weird as this might sound, they're currently sleeping inside me."
> Take our hand off of Iizunamaru's chest, and use it to stretch out mouth to the side.
-
Seki
>Smile at being useful
Aya:
> Is this tengu a karasu tengu?
> "Things have been better, certainly. Hata and Momi are actually with us, though. In fact, as weird as this might sound, they're currently sleeping inside me."
> Take our hand off of Iizunamaru's chest, and use it to stretch out mouth to the side.
Seki:
> "So? Well you join us or not?" The sword girl asks.
> "Hm... I am so curious. Flan?" Remi asks.
> "I am too. Let's join them."
> "Then we will." Remilia nods.
Aya:
> Yes.
> "Uh... okay... but I guess that means they can't come out?"
>_
-
Aya:
> Let go of our mouth.
> "I mean, they could, but I don't really want to bother them while they're sleeping, they've been doing tough work as well and deserve the rest. If you want to see them, you're welcome to go in there yourself, there's plenty of room. Just make sure not to disturb the kappa at work in there."
> Pull our mouth open again.
> Give this tengu a wind-order to enter our mouth and join Hatate and Momizi inside us.
-
Seki
>"Shall I pull the carriage up to the front?"
-
Aya:
> Let go of our mouth.
> "I mean, they could, but I don't really want to bother them while they're sleeping, they've been doing tough work as well and deserve the rest. If you want to see them, you're welcome to go in there yourself, there's plenty of room. Just make sure not to disturb the kappa at work in there."
> Pull our mouth open again.
> Give this tengu a wind-order to enter our mouth and join Hatate and Momizi inside us.
Seki
>"Shall I pull the carriage up to the front?"
Aya:
> "Oh, I'll be quiet , then." The tengu approaches before being yanked back by another.
> "We don't have the forces to fool around." The other speaks. "I'm pretty sure the larger Tengu force are up to something with the gods of the mountain. We won't be able to do much if all we have her starts getting eaten."
Seki:
> "Please do. Though you should also return that book."
>_
-
Seki
>"Yes mistress."
->Bow then head to the library
-
Aya:
> How many tengu have gathered here?
> Are they all karasu, or are they a mixture?
> Let go of our mouth and casually put our hand back on Iizunamaru's chest while speaking the below.
> Frown.
> "Did you see where those gods went? Boss and I saw a large force of our sisters attacking the Moriya Shrine earlier, but we lost track of them after getting away from mind-altering smoke and haven't seen that force since. We're also concerned about the disappearance of the Moriya gods; it appears that all gods have been negatively affected by what's happened to Gensokyo."
-
Seki
>"Yes mistress."
->Bow then head to the library
Aya:
> How many tengu have gathered here?
> Are they all karasu, or are they a mixture?
> Let go of our mouth and casually put our hand back on Iizunamaru's chest while speaking the below.
> Frown.
> "Did you see where those gods went? Boss and I saw a large force of our sisters attacking the Moriya Shrine earlier, but we lost track of them after getting away from mind-altering smoke and haven't seen that force since. We're also concerned about the disappearance of the Moriya gods; it appears that all gods have been negatively affected by what's happened to Gensokyo."
Seki:
> You head for the library...
> Upon arriving, you note Patchouli isn't at the usual spot. You hope it's not the same case as earlier...
Aya:
> A lot have their eyes on you. They're a mix of tengu. Though none of the normal mountain youkai. More are gathering around. Quite the crowd.
> You return your hand.
> "What would we gain by going after the gods though? If they're weaker, it's usually a problem with faith, right?" The tengu that was going to head into you questions.
>_
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Seki
>Take a breath to yell then let it out as we remember this a library
->Head to Patchouli's desk
>Glance around
-
Aya:
> "I'm not really sure, but I also don't think our sisters are in their right minds. When they saw me, they asked why I wasn't already helping out, but when they saw Boss here-"
> Heft Iizunamaru a bit for emphasis.
> "-they flipped their gourds and started directly attacking us. From the sounds of it, they were ready to rumble with any daitengu, she just happened to be the unlucky first."
> Frown a bit deeper.
> "Come to think of it, are Lord Tenma or any of the other daitengu around? We don't need to meet with them, just knowing whether they're safe here or MIA is enough."
-
Seki
>Take a breath to yell then let it out as we remember this a library
->Head to Patchouli's desk
>Glance around
Aya:
> "I'm not really sure, but I also don't think our sisters are in their right minds. When they saw me, they asked why I wasn't already helping out, but when they saw Boss here-"
> Heft Iizunamaru a bit for emphasis.
> "-they flipped their gourds and started directly attacking us. From the sounds of it, they were ready to rumble with any daitengu, she just happened to be the unlucky first."
> Frown a bit deeper.
> "Come to think of it, are Lord Tenma or any of the other daitengu around? We don't need to meet with them, just knowing whether they're safe here or MIA is enough."
Seki
> In reaching her table, you notice her browsing the nearby shelves.
Aya:
> "I don't think you'll like what you hear..."
> The various Tengu around are getting a bit too close for comfort. Megumu doesn't seem comfortable with it either.
>_
-
Aya:
> Blink.
> Clutch Iizunamaru tightly to our body.
> Frown even deeper and take on a no-nonsense tone.
> "All of you, stop this instant, or there will be hell to pay."
-
Sekibanki
>Head over to Patchouli
>"The book was quite interesting. Sadly we didn't get to finish."
-
Aya:
> Blink.
> Clutch Iizunamaru tightly to our body.
> Frown even deeper and take on a no-nonsense tone.
> "All of you, stop this instant, or there will be hell to pay."
Sekibanki
>Head over to Patchouli
>"The book was quite interesting. Sadly we didn't get to finish."
Aya:
> "Understandable that you're unsettled about the thought of something worse having happened." The tengu speaks. "But I don't think she's dead."
> The others don't move in closer.
Seki:
> "Doesn't look like you wanted to use its knowledge anyways."
>_
-
Aya:
> Do the tengu here appear aggressive or malicious, as if they're trying to swarm us to overwhelm us with numbers? Or do they simply seem to be crowding around in excitement from seeing us?
> Look to the one who just spoke.
> "...Tell us what happened, then."
-
Aya:
> Do the tengu here appear aggressive or malicious, as if they're trying to swarm us to overwhelm us with numbers? Or do they simply seem to be crowding around in excitement from seeing us?
> Look to the one who just spoke.
> "...Tell us what happened, then."
Aya:
> You think it's the former.
> "Lord Tenma is not just missing. We think they might've been taken."
>_
-
Aya:
> Dart our eyes across the gathered crowd of tengu.
> "...That is unfortunate. But...also a rather unusual thing for you to say, given the situation."
> Stare daggers into the eyes of the tengu that stopped the first one from joining Hatate and Momizi.
> Take on a commanding tone.
> "You. You will tell us why there is a very large crowd here, advancing on Boss and myself pretty menacingly. You will be honest, and leave nothing out. I will know if you're lying to me."
> For extra emphasis, give this tengu a wind-order to truthfully confess to us what exactly is going on here.
-
Seki
>"I can't be sure. I didn't read it in time."
>"Speaking of that book was through science or magic that the book functioned?"
-
Aya:
> Dart our eyes across the gathered crowd of tengu.
> "...That is unfortunate. But...also a rather unusual thing for you to say, given the situation."
> Stare daggers into the eyes of the tengu that stopped the first one from joining Hatate and Momizi.
> Take on a commanding tone.
> "You. You will tell us why there is a very large crowd here, advancing on Boss and myself pretty menacingly. You will be honest, and leave nothing out. I will know if you're lying to me."
> For extra emphasis, give this tengu a wind-order to truthfully confess to us what exactly is going on here.
Seki
>"I can't be sure. I didn't read it in time."
>"Speaking of that book was through science or magic that the book functioned?"
Aya:
> "We don't know. We're just making you uncomfortable and such. We can't beat you, of all Tengu and one of the Daitengu together at once." The tengu admits.
Seki:
> "You could say magic."
>_
-
Aya:
> "...You are actively trying to make us uncomfortable...but you don't know why?"
-
Aya:
> "...You are actively trying to make us uncomfortable...but you don't know why?"
Aya:
> "Was it something you decided yourselves, or collectively?" Megumu asks.
> "It's not like we went "Okay if Aya comes we do this." We were worried about those rabbits, too."
>_
-
Aya:
> Be silent for a moment, then heave a heavy sigh.
> "Be at ease, everyone. I think we're both winding each other up over nothing. Boss and I are simply trying to figure how to fix things and return them to normal; if Lord Tenma really did get abducted, then rescuing them will be added to our list."
> Look back to the tengu that stopped the first tengu from joining Hatate and Momizi.
> "Like, were you worried I was going to do something malicious when I suggested she go see how Hata and Momi were doing within me? If you're that concerned, you can simply hold onto her ankles or something to make sure you can pull her back out once she's done. Have a bunch of your friends form a daisy chain if you need to."
> Look to the first tengu.
> "Go on, see for yourself that they're doing okay. Oh, the other three in there got too aggressive, in case you get curious about them."
> Retrieve our hand from Iizunamaru's chest and stretch our mouth open again.
> Give the first tengu another wind-order to enter our mouth and see how Hatate and Momizi are doing.
> Give the second tengu, the one that stopped the first one the first time around, a wind-order to let the first tengu go inside us, but hold on to her ankles so she can be pulled back out.
> Give eight other tengu close to the second tengu a wind-order to form a chain of holding onto each other's ankles with the second tengu so that they can pull each other back out of us if needed.
-
Seki
>Frown
->"The books from earlier. . . Should I have been able to detect magic from any of those books?"
-
Aya:
> Be silent for a moment, then heave a heavy sigh.
> "Be at ease, everyone. I think we're both winding each other up over nothing. Boss and I are simply trying to figure how to fix things and return them to normal; if Lord Tenma really did get abducted, then rescuing them will be added to our list."
> Look back to the tengu that stopped the first tengu from joining Hatate and Momizi.
> "Like, were you worried I was going to do something malicious when I suggested she go see how Hata and Momi were doing within me? If you're that concerned, you can simply hold onto her ankles or something to make sure you can pull her back out once she's done. Have a bunch of your friends form a daisy chain if you need to."
> Look to the first tengu.
> "Go on, see for yourself that they're doing okay. Oh, the other three in there got too aggressive, in case you get curious about them."
> Retrieve our hand from Iizunamaru's chest and stretch our mouth open again.
> Give the first tengu another wind-order to enter our mouth and see how Hatate and Momizi are doing.
> Give the second tengu, the one that stopped the first one the first time around, a wind-order to let the first tengu go inside us, but hold on to her ankles so she can be pulled back out.
> Give eight other tengu close to the second tengu a wind-order to form a chain of holding onto each other's ankles with the second tengu so that they can pull each other back out of us if needed.
Seki
>Frown
->"The books from earlier. . . Should I have been able to detect magic from any of those books?"
Aya:
> "Well, honestly, none of us want things to go back to the way they were..." The first speaks. "The ones who were more ambitious about it went about the bugger things while we kept the village secure."
> None of the tengu approach to do the orders, however.
> "She asked you something, you know." Megumu speaks afterwards, gesturing to your mouth.
> "At least let me get this off my mind."
> "Yeah, it's troubling having this on our minds. Even more awkward with Miss Iizunamaru's in front of us here."
> "We really shouldn't be saying anything..." another tengu argues. "They already got other higher ups. They'll probably really change our society. If we're caught ruining it..."
> "Best to be neutral about this. That's That's we're not telling lies, but not revealing anything compromising."
> They sure seem talkative now...
Seki:
> "Can you tell the difference between a regular book and a magic one?" Patchouli questions.
>_
-
Seki
>. . .Can we?
-
Aya:
> Let go of our mouth.
> "...Mmm. Sounds like the situation is more complicated on a macro level than any of us expected, huh. Well, perhaps we can all talk it out at some point like mature adults. Probably best to at least read from the same newspaper, if not get on the same page. In the meantime, though..."
> Pull our mouth open again and issue the same wind-orders as before.
-
Seki
>. . .Can we?
Aya:
> Let go of our mouth.
> "...Mmm. Sounds like the situation is more complicated on a macro level than any of us expected, huh. Well, perhaps we can all talk it out at some point like mature adults. Probably best to at least read from the same newspaper, if not get on the same page. In the meantime, though..."
> Pull our mouth open again and issue the same wind-orders as before.
Seki:
> You haven't tried...
Aya:
> The first tengu, with no more to say, starts to climb in.
>_
-
Aya:
> Set Iizunamaru down on her feet next to us so we have both hands free to help this process.
> Help her in as we're able and swallow her down. If there is indeed a chain of tengu holding onto each other as we ordered, keep helping them along and swallowing the first nine down until the first one indicates she's found what she's looking for. Make a game note if it appears we're going to keep going with the tenth one.
-
Seki
>Didn't we try before on this book?
->Try to tell if it is magic
-
Aya:
> Set Iizunamaru down on her feet next to us so we have both hands free to help this process.
> Help her in as we're able and swallow her down. If there is indeed a chain of tengu holding onto each other as we ordered, keep helping them along and swallowing the first nine down until the first one indicates she's found what she's looking for. Make a game note if it appears we're going to keep going with the tenth one.
Seki
>Didn't we try before on this book?
->Try to tell if it is magic
Aya:
> None of the Tengu seem to help out as originally expected.
> "How are you even supposed to see anything in here?" The Tengu questions when she's fully down.
Seki:
> Yes, but you don't have any example of a non-magic book to compare. It's unfair to say you can tell the difference between two things when you haven't tried one of them.
> The book still feels like a plain book as far as you can tell. Nothing's off about it.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Huh. You should be able to see a little bit, at least..."
> Give a wind-order to the second tengu to volunteer to head in as well to keep the first tengu company since it's apparently very dark.
-
Aya:
> "Huh. You should be able to see a little bit, at least..."
> Give a wind-order to the second tengu to volunteer to head in as well to keep the first tengu company since it's apparently very dark.
Aya:
> Megumu covers your mouth, whispering.
> "What are you trying to get at here? Is this seriously what we came here for?"
>_
-
Aya:
> Whisper in return.
> "I'm trying to relieve their concerns about Hata and Momi."
-
Seki
>"It doesn't feel magical, but that isn't true, is it?"
->Stare hard at the book
-->"I may not like the truth, but it is good to learn of my ignorance."
-
Aya:
> Whisper in return.
> "I'm trying to relieve their concerns about Hata and Momi."
Seki
>"It doesn't feel magical, but that isn't true, is it?"
->Stare hard at the book
-->"I may not like the truth, but it is good to learn of my ignorance."
Aya:
> "That so?" Megumu questions. "Hey, hurry up in there. Bring out miss Himekaidou and miss Inubashiri so that everyone here knows they're alright. The rest of you can gather around and wait for her."
> The second Tengu stops her approach.
Seki:
> "It's not a lot of magic."
>_
-
Aya:
> Whisper to Iizunamaru: "I hope they don't mistake this for us trying to abduct her..."
> Wait for the tengu we swallowed to do as Iizunamaru instructed.
-
Aya:
> Whisper to Iizunamaru: "I hope they don't mistake this for us trying to abduct her..."
> Wait for the tengu we swallowed to do as Iizunamaru instructed.
Aya:
> You wait... As do the rest of the Tengu...
> A few moments later, it feels like she's coming back up.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oop, feels like she did it."
> Make no effort to block anyone escaping us. Do lick the chest of anyone that goes through our mouth, though.
-
Seki
>"It is a skill I'd like to learn if you would be willing to teach it, after we get back. I'm driving the mistresses around Gensokyo."
-
Aya:
> "Oop, feels like she did it."
> Make no effort to block anyone escaping us. Do lick the chest of anyone that goes through our mouth, though.
Seki
>"It is a skill I'd like to learn if you would be willing to teach it, after we get back. I'm driving the mistresses around Gensokyo."
Aya:
> You let the Tengu return, with not just Hatate and Momizi, but the Tengu you captured before.
> All of them are still asleep.
> "Ugh..." The Tengu takes a breather in rest. "I'm guessing these were the ones that gave you trouble?"
Seki:
> "...What are you doing here then when you should be busy?" Patchouli stops to question.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Yep. Well, they gave a moon priestess swordswoman trouble, and got knocked out and tied up for their efforts. We thought at the time they were part of the group that attacked the Moriyas, but with what you all have told us, perhaps they were three of yours instead. You okay, by the way?"
-
Aya:
> "Yep. Well, they gave a moon priestess swordswoman trouble, and got knocked out and tied up for their efforts. We thought at the time they were part of the group that attacked the Moriyas, but with what you all have told us, perhaps they were three of yours instead. You okay, by the way?"
Aya:
> "I'm fine. Just not used to carrying so many people at once." She responds.
>_
-
Aya:
> "I'm surprised you retrieved all of them, honestly. But now you've seen for yourself that it's perfectly dwellable in there, if a bit boring, I suppose. And that Hata and Momi are just fine."
-
Seki
>"Mistress Remilia told me to return the book first."
->Hand the book over to the magician.
-
Aya:
> "I'm surprised you retrieved all of them, honestly. But now you've seen for yourself that it's perfectly dwellable in there, if a bit boring, I suppose. And that Hata and Momi are just fine."
Seki
>"Mistress Remilia told me to return the book first."
->Hand the book over to the magician.
Aya:
> "Yeah. There wasn't any worry with me going in." The Tengu speaks.
> "Actually, your friend did say you didn't have the numbers to fool around with something like that." Megumu speaks. "Given how Gensokyo is now, you should really heed such advice."
Seki:
> You hand the book over.
> "You'd better hurry on now." Patchouli responds.
>_
>_
-
Seki
>Wave bye
->Run to our carriage
-->Try pumping magic into our legs to go faster
-
Aya:
> Frown in thought.
> "Actually...now I'm curious about that. I had originally assumed you said that because you all wanted to restore things to normal, but were afraid of military retribution from the other tengu that broke off and went wild at the Moriya Shrine. But now it sounds like you all are more closely aligned with those tengu than the two of us. So...what larger group are you all worried about, then?"
-
Seki
>Wave bye
->Run to our carriage
-->Try pumping magic into our legs to go faster
Aya:
> Frown in thought.
> "Actually...now I'm curious about that. I had originally assumed you said that because you all wanted to restore things to normal, but were afraid of military retribution from the other tengu that broke off and went wild at the Moriya Shrine. But now it sounds like you all are more closely aligned with those tengu than the two of us. So...what larger group are you all worried about, then?"
Seki:
> You dash off for your ride.
> You don't know how you'd even do that. With danmaku energy, like for the "necks" of your extra heads?
Aya:
> "Like we said, the larger group is filled with those that are more ambitious about changing our society..."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Well, maybe, but you all seem to agree with that idea to a degree. So why would they come after you?"
-
Aya:
> "Well, maybe, but you all seem to agree with that idea to a degree. So why would they come after you?"
Aya:
> "Were you listening to us earlier or not?"
>_
-
Aya:
> "You mean when you said you suspected those other tengu were up to something with the Moriyas?"
-
Seki
>If we're not at the carriage try pushing the energy down into our legs
-
Aya:
> "You mean when you said you suspected those other tengu were up to something with the Moriyas?"
Seki
>If we're not at the carriage try pushing the energy down into our legs
Aya:
> "I mean that if we do something that would ruin things for them, we'd probably get things the worst. Then again, there's probably no need to worry..."
Seki:
> You try to-
> Nope! That just makes your legs feel like they're burning!
>_
-
Aya:
> "Ah, I see. Okay, I can see where you're coming from, then. As much as I don't see how gallivanting around inside me would put anything they're doing at risk."
-
Seki
>Try pushing the magic down the outside of our legs
->Pull from the insides
-
Aya:
> "Ah, I see. Okay, I can see where you're coming from, then. As much as I don't see how gallivanting around inside me would put anything they're doing at risk."
Seki
>Try pushing the magic down the outside of our legs
->Pull from the insides
Aya:
> "Whoa, you're gonna sit at our village and protect it all alone?"
> You could probably do more than that...
> "Aya..." Megumu glares disapprovingly.
> If everyone collected here admits they can't do much to you and Megumu together, maybe it's better if you go through with it...
Seki:
> Doing this just makes the exterior hurt more.
> You've reached your coach at least...
> Most of the group is already waiting here.
> Maybe you should ask for a magic tutor...
>_
-
Aya:
> "What? I didn't say anything about that. I'm saying I understand that you'd be afraid of retribution from the splinter group of tengu if you screwed things up for them. I just don't think that's a remotely likely outcome. If you really need assurances, though, I've been planning to track that lot down and give them a good thrashing since they tried to strike us first back at the Shrine, so nothing you've told me has changed their fate in that regard."
> Lightly pound a fist into an open hand and make a knuckle-cracking motion for emphasis during that last part.
-
Aya:
> "What? I didn't say anything about that. I'm saying I understand that you'd be afraid of retribution from the splinter group of tengu if you screwed things up for them. I just don't think that's a remotely likely outcome. If you really need assurances, though, I've been planning to track that lot down and give them a good thrashing since they tried to strike us first back at the Shrine, so nothing you've told me has changed their fate in that regard."
> Lightly pound a fist into an open hand and make a knuckle-cracking motion for emphasis during that last part.
Aya:
> "The village being destroyed or taken over by intruders would make things worse for them and us. We can't do anything to prevent that from inside you."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh, that's where you're coming from. My bad, I misunderstood. Of course that's true, and I have no interest in meaningfully increasing the risk to our village with something a frivolous at that sort of thing. I simply thought there were other macro concerns involved."
-
Aya:
> "Oh, that's where you're coming from. My bad, I misunderstood. Of course that's true, and I have no interest in meaningfully increasing the risk to our village with something a frivolous at that sort of thing. I simply thought there were other macro concerns involved."
Aya:
> "More than our home?"
>_
-
Aya:
> "Based on what we've seen in our travels so far, I don't think there's any sort of active direct threat to our home at the moment. An argument could be made that there's a passive environmental threat to our home based on how Gensokyo has changed - I'm sure all you white wolves aren't particularly thrilled that you can't fly anymore, for one - but you lot have seemed to generally make peace with those changes, if not embraced them."
-
Aya:
> "Based on what we've seen in our travels so far, I don't think there's any sort of active direct threat to our home at the moment. An argument could be made that there's a passive environmental threat to our home based on how Gensokyo has changed - I'm sure all you white wolves aren't particularly thrilled that you can't fly anymore, for one - but you lot have seemed to generally make peace with those changes, if not embraced them."
Aya:
> "There's still intruders to worry about."
>_
-
Aya:
> Purse our lips in thought.
> Glance to Iizunamaru.
> "...This is more your administrative area than mine. How much of a concern do you think randos wandering the mountain are right now? I feel like we haven't really seem a lot of people out and about, aside from those that are trying to fix things."
-
Aya:
> Purse our lips in thought.
> Glance to Iizunamaru.
> "...This is more your administrative area than mine. How much of a concern do you think randos wandering the mountain are right now? I feel like we haven't really seem a lot of people out and about, aside from those that are trying to fix things."
Aya:
> "The people we've seen around seemed more interested in other areas." Megumu considers. "It wouldn't be crazy to say this place might not get attacked for a while... but it's better to be safe than sorry. Wasn't that sword girl that mentioned gods trying to take over the mountain?"
>_
-
Aya:
> Mental check: Was Yorihime actively trying to do something on the mountain? Or was she just kind of there incidentally?
-
Aya:
> Mental check: Was Yorihime actively trying to do something on the mountain? Or was she just kind of there incidentally?
Aya:
> You think you recall both the mountain and bamboo forest being in their interests.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Hmm. The mountain was of interest to her...though she didn't seem particularly bothered by the tengu presence beyond the three that attacked her. I do also wonder how overtly aggressive she's going to be now that Youmu has taken her down and publicized the god issues she's having."
> Purse our lips in thought for a bit, then lean up next to Iizunamaru's ear to whisper.
> "I think it might behoove you specifically to take an active leadership role while we're here. Explain what you've seen and experienced so far today, give your thoughts and analysis on the state of Gensokyo and our village in particular, and provide the assembled some reassurances. Turn yourself into a dependable figure in a time where everyone is questioning the need for the established hierarchy."
-
Aya:
> "Hmm. The mountain was of interest to her...though she didn't seem particularly bothered by the tengu presence beyond the three that attacked her. I do also wonder how overtly aggressive she's going to be now that Youmu has taken her down and publicized the god issues she's having."
> Purse our lips in thought for a bit, then lean up next to Iizunamaru's ear to whisper.
> "I think it might behoove you specifically to take an active leadership role while we're here. Explain what you've seen and experienced so far today, give your thoughts and analysis on the state of Gensokyo and our village in particular, and provide the assembled some reassurances. Turn yourself into a dependable figure in a time where everyone is questioning the need for the established hierarchy."
Aya:
> "You know they said their larger group probably took Lord Tenma, and wanted society to change. I don't think they'll listen to me too happily." Megumu argues. "Yet you seem to be a natural ar making Tengu follow you."
>_
-
Aya:
> "That's why I'm suggesting you do it, though. I'm sure you'll fully aware of it, but you're suddenly in a really precarious long-term position here. This is an opportunity to do something about that, to swing the scales here back in your favor. Make yourself dependable and trustworthy. Show yourself to be worthy of the loyalty you previously expected, and you could very well begin getting it back. Because your future prospects don't look particularly rosy if current trends continue."
-
Aya:
> "That's why I'm suggesting you do it, though. I'm sure you'll fully aware of it, but you're suddenly in a really precarious long-term position here. This is an opportunity to do something about that, to swing the scales here back in your favor. Make yourself dependable and trustworthy. Show yourself to be worthy of the loyalty you previously expected, and you could very well begin getting it back. Because your future prospects don't look particularly rosy if current trends continue."
Aya:
> "Alright. But I need a bit to think this through." Megumu retrieves the container she possessed.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Of course. Hierarchy aside, I don't do admin for a few reasons, and the difficulty with this sort of thing is definitely one of them. But as long as you keep the well-being of our people in mind, as I know you have been in all your actions today, I'm sure you'll pull through."
> Pull away from Iizunamaru and look back at the group.
> "Sorry about that, folks, just confirming a thing or two. As I said before, I don't want to risk our village's safety with frivolous activities. But, setting consideration of those frivolous activities aside, I do also think you don't have any major intruder concerns to worry about in the immediate future. Obviously don't get complacent, but at least relax a little and stress a bit less."
> Gesture to Iizunamaru.
> "Boss is better than me at analyzing and working through those sorts of considerations, though. Once she's had a chance to digest everything we've seen so far, I'm sure she'll be able to give you a more hopeful speech than me."
-
Aya:
> "Of course. Hierarchy aside, I don't do admin for a few reasons, and the difficulty with this sort of thing is definitely one of them. But as long as you keep the well-being of our people in mind, as I know you have been in all your actions today, I'm sure you'll pull through."
> Pull away from Iizunamaru and look back at the group.
> "Sorry about that, folks, just confirming a thing or two. As I said before, I don't want to risk our village's safety with frivolous activities. But, setting consideration of those frivolous activities aside, I do also think you don't have any major intruder concerns to worry about in the immediate future. Obviously don't get complacent, but at least relax a little and stress a bit less."
> Gesture to Iizunamaru.
> "Boss is better than me at analyzing and working through those sorts of considerations, though. Once she's had a chance to digest everything we've seen so far, I'm sure she'll be able to give you a more hopeful speech than me."
Aya:
> The residents keep quiet, likely in wait for Megumu.
>_
-
Aya:
> Give Iizunamaru a reassuring pat on the back.
> Then look back to the group while gesturing to the five tengu that just got pulled out of us.
> "On a different note, can I send all of them back to bed? Or do you still want them out here? I'd at least like to keep Hata and Momi on my person if possible..."
-
Aya:
> Give Iizunamaru a reassuring pat on the back.
> Then look back to the group while gesturing to the five tengu that just got pulled out of us.
> "On a different note, can I send all of them back to bed? Or do you still want them out here? I'd at least like to keep Hata and Momi on my person if possible..."
Aya:
> "You should wake them up instead. They've slept long enough." Megumu says. "At least to hear what the rest will."
>_
-
Seki
>Open the carriage door for our passengers
>Is the sword maiden out here
>Do we see our mistresses?
-
Aya:
> Work on rousing Hatate and Momizi first by nudging them repeatedly.
> "Hey, sleepyheads, wake up. The ride's over, and we're home."
-
Seki
>Open the carriage door for our passengers
>Is the sword maiden out here
>Do we see our mistresses?
Aya:
> Work on rousing Hatate and Momizi first by nudging them repeatedly.
> "Hey, sleepyheads, wake up. The ride's over, and we're home."
Seki:
> You open the door.
> Yes.
> Both are present with the human maid.
Aya:
> You start to wake the two.
> "Mm... Was it just a dream?" Hatate questions.
> "I feel like I slept in a cave..." Momizi stands up.
>_
-
Aya:
> Lower our volume and take on a more sultry tone.
> "Sounds like you two should have kept each other company like I was hoping you would. You don't get private opportunities with each other like that very often~"
-
Aya:
> Lower our volume and take on a more sultry tone.
> "Sounds like you two should have kept each other company like I was hoping you would. You don't get private opportunities with each other like that very often~"
Aya:
> "Nitori was still there..." Hatate argues
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh, she was clearly focused on her work, silly."
-
Aya:
> "Oh, she was clearly focused on her work, silly."
Aya:
> "You didn't see her yourself."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Well, it's just something to plan for next time, then. I believe the two of you will find a way~"
> Return tor a normal tone (but keep the same volume).
> "Now go over to be near Boss Bird. You'll want to hear what she has to say."
-
Aya:
> "Well, it's just something to plan for next time, then. I believe the two of you will find a way~"
> Return tor a normal tone (but keep the same volume).
> "Now go over to be near Boss Bird. You'll want to hear what she has to say."
Aya:
> "And you?" Momizi asks.
>_
-
Aya:
> "You two weren't the only sleepyheads I was carting around."
> Move over to the three restrained tengu and begin shaking them to wake them up as well.
-
Aya:
> "You two weren't the only sleepyheads I was carting around."
> Move over to the three restrained tengu and begin shaking them to wake them up as well.
Aya:
> You shake the trio awake, quicker than your pals.
> "Un... Aya?" They scan their surroundings.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Hey there. You're home now, away from that sword lady with the purple hair."
-
Aya:
> "Hey there. You're home now, away from that sword lady with the purple hair."
Aya:
> "Did you beat her?"
>_
-
Aya:
> "Someone else did. She's not completely done for, but she has a good deal to think about right now."
> Gesture over to Iizunamaru.
> "But that can come later. Right now, Boss Iizunamaru is gonna speak to everyone soon about the state of affairs."
-
Aya:
> "Someone else did. She's not completely done for, but she has a good deal to think about right now."
> Gesture over to Iizunamaru.
> "But that can come later. Right now, Boss Iizunamaru is gonna speak to everyone soon about the state of affairs."
Aya:
> The trio seem visually unhappy about such news, though don't speak it.
> Megumu seems to have a fox by her, now.
>_
-
Seki
>Did everyone enter
>Are we close enough to the sword maiden to tell where Sanae is?
-
Aya:
> Are we familiar with the fox?
> "Yeah, I've heard that might be your thoughts on the matter. It's still important, though."
-
Seki
>Did everyone enter
>Are we close enough to the sword maiden to tell where Sanae is?
Aya:
> Are we familiar with the fox?
> "Yeah, I've heard that might be your thoughts on the matter. It's still important, though."
Seki:
> Yes.
> It doesn't seem so. Maybe you need to be closer, or something else
Aya:
> No. Maybe? There's a bit of familiar to her. Not personal, though.
>_
-
Aya:
> Has Iizunamaru begun talking yet, or is she still revving herself up?
-
Aya:
> Has Iizunamaru begun talking yet, or is she still revving herself up?
Aya:
> She and the fox are whispering to reach other.
>_
-
Aya:
> Can we use our wind mastery to discreetly listen in from a distance? If so, do so.
-
Seki
>"Is there a specific destination in mind or are we looking Sanae?"
-
Aya:
> Can we use our wind mastery to discreetly listen in from a distance? If so, do so.
Seki
>"Is there a specific destination in mind or are we looking Sanae?"
Aya:
> You try...
> You can't hear the fox...
> "Lord Tenma wouldn't be happy if we step too far in control, I'm sure." Megumu speaks.
Seki:
> "Uh... we can join up with another group at the Netherworld." The plain girl speaks.
> "Prismriver sisters weren't at this lake either, so they might be there." The swordswoman considers. "Can this fly?"
>_
-
Aya:
> Zip over to their conversation and begin whispering as well.
> "Worry about Lord Tenma's thoughts after Lord Tenma has been rescued, Boss. Perceived higher status can always be relinquished later."
-
Seki
>"I'm not sure if it can fly."
>"The reason I am asking is because I believe the miss with a sword could increase my dullahan power. If dullahan's are messengers of death then they should be able to find their target."
-
Aya:
> Zip over to their conversation and begin whispering as well.
> "Worry about Lord Tenma's thoughts after Lord Tenma has been rescued, Boss. Perceived higher status can always be relinquished later."
Seki
>"I'm not sure if it can fly."
>"The reason I am asking is because I believe the miss with a sword could increase my dullahan power. If dullahan's are messengers of death then they should be able to find their target."
Aya:
> The fox whispers something else, which seems to surprise Megumu.
Seki:
> "...Hold still a moment." The swirdswoman speaks.
>_
-
Aya:
> ??? We can't even hear this fox this up-close?
-
Seki
>Hold still
-
Aya:
> ??? We can't even hear this fox this up-close?
Seki
>Hold still
Aya:
> Not a peep nor yeep
> You're not sure if she's actually speaking.
Seki:
> You hold still.
> The floating white thing, if you're not mistaken, a phantom, next to the swordswoman approaches you.
> It's big for a phantom... getting really close to you.
>_
-
Seki
>Hold still
->Is she going to possess me?
-
//Time for Banki to get Prisoner'd (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rover_(The_Prisoner))
Aya:
> Raise an eyebrow at the fox, but say nothing.
-
Seki
>Hold still
->Is she going to possess me?
//Time for Banki to get Prisoner'd (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rover_(The_Prisoner))
Aya:
> Raise an eyebrow at the fox, but say nothing.
Seki:
> You keep still as the Phantom fades into your body with a chill. Knowing it just possessed you feels unpleasant...
Aya:
> The fox doesn't address you either.
>_
-
Aya:
> "...Do you need me to back off?"
-
Seki
>Try to instinctively locate Sanae
-
Aya:
> "...Do you need me to back off?"
Seki
>Try to instinctively locate Sanae
Aya:
> "I thought you'd be busy. You're just going to have Miss Iizunamaru be the only one putting in work?" The fox questions you. "Might even be the perfect time for you to get busy with your companions another way."
Seki:
> You try...
> ...
> ...
> You have been authorized to guide Sanae Kochiya to the Netherworld.
> Youmu hops in the driver seat, leaving you space.
> "We might cause a bit of panic like this. But let's still follow through." Youmu advises.
>_
-
Seki
>Nod slowly
->Do we know whose voice that was
>Climb up on the driver's seat
->Head towards Sanae's destination
>"Did you hear that too?"
-
Seki
>Nod slowly
->Do we know whose voice that was
>Climb up on the driver's seat
->Head towards Sanae's destination
>"Did you hear that too?"
Seki:
> You didn't hear a voice. It was a sensation.
> You get seated and start on your way.
> Darkness shrouds your path, but you know where you're going.
> "Ooh, so this is the ride?" Flan asks.
> "Yes. It's better than the trial we got earlier." Remi speaks.
>_
-
Aya:
> "I can support as needed. But Boss needs to take the lead. Right now, in this social climate, having me take the lead may very well be tantamount to relinquishing her hierarchy status, either to me or to the aether."
> Look to Iizunamaru.
> "Unless...that's what you want."
-
Seki
>Try to get our carriage and horses to fly
>"Were you talking about the cart?"
-
Aya:
> "I can support as needed. But Boss needs to take the lead. Right now, in this social climate, having me take the lead may very well be tantamount to relinquishing her hierarchy status, either to me or to the aether."
> Look to Iizunamaru.
> "Unless...that's what you want."
Seki
>Try to get our carriage and horses to fly
>"Were you talking about the cart?"
Aya:
> "Oh she has something in mind." The fox responds.
Seki:
> You're already on your way.
> "Yes." Remilia speaks.
> The darkness clears, though you appear to still be in a darker area then before you set off .
> You find Sanae, tied up, and with a group of various youkai.
> The place looks like a cave... there's a long tunnel that goes deeper in the cave, two ways.
> ...The people here don't seem happy about your sudden presence. They are alarmed, though.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Then I'm here to help."
> "...I'm trusting you to do the right thing, Boss. The right thing for everyone here, and the right thing for yourself."
-
Seki
>"Found Sanae."
>Give a friendly wave
->Examine with the intent of learning what kind of youkai and how many are holding the miko hostage
-
Aya:
> "Then I'm here to help."
> "...I'm trusting you to do the right thing, Boss. The right thing for everyone here, and the right thing for yourself."
Seki
>"Found Sanae."
>Give a friendly wave
->Examine with the intent of learning what kind of youkai and how many are holding the miko hostage
Aya:
> "She knows her goal. The issue is getting there. Of course, you could just go out and say what comes to mind, rather than rehearse it. Wouldn't it be easier?" The fox questions.
> "It would..."
Seki:
> There's Oni among them. It's a big group of youkai in general. Probably more than your group can take... you don't identify any names or such, aside from Sanae.
> "More small fries after her?" One of the Oni questions. "If you won't put up a good fight, you can just get out of our sight."
>_
-
Aya:
> Shrug.
> "Whatever works."
-
Aya:
> Shrug.
> "Whatever works."
Aya
> Megumu thinks a bit more, before getting ready.
>_
-
Aya:
> What does the fox's facial expression suggest she thinks of what's about to happen?
> Once we've checked the above, turn our focus to the crowd, to watch for anyone that gets unruly.
-
Seki
>"I take it you are the leader."
>Whisper, "Do you feel good about the odds mistress or should I try saying the oni's name?"
-
Aya:
> What does the fox's facial expression suggest she thinks of what's about to happen?
> Once we've checked the above, turn our focus to the crowd, to watch for anyone that gets unruly.
Seki
>"I take it you are the leader."
>Whisper, "Do you feel good about the odds mistress or should I try saying the oni's name?"
Aya:
> She seems satisfied.
> "Alright everyone. This won't drag this on long, it's not complex." Mugumu starts. "If we keep on without a leader in some way, we won't get anywhere. We'll stay here, saying we're holding the fort, get overwhelmed when someone stronger than Aya comes by, then we'll have been ruined in the blink of an eye. We need to fix this mess we're in. The state of our society is in a troubled situation. We shouldn't be taking each other out. What we had was good.we weren't being fooled by humans, or played and used by gods...that often. Maybe it wasn't the absolute best, but we keep what we're doing now, and before you know it, someone else will have us in the palm of their hand. We need to get it together and make things stable enough to make the big decisions for change we want. Whoever spearheaded this operation to take out the leaders of the Tengu chose a poor time for it, because if it wasn't for Aya intercepting her, that purple haired swordswoman would've wiped us out. She'd have been that "Someone else." Unless you three think all if us at once could've taken her?
> The trio you ate considers.
> "If it's with the rest of us who make up the larger group, maybe we'd-"
> "Maybe we'd stand a chance? I'd like to think so. At least until she's accompanied by someone equally powerful. Do you think that swordswoman is out and about Gensokyo alone? Oh we wish." Megumu continues. "And that's only of who we know is targeting us in this altered Gensokyo."
Seki:
> "And if I am?"
> "They're just a few rowdy Oni." Remilia steps out.
> "No. We should just grab Sanae and go!" Kogasa argues.
>_
>_
-
Aya:
> "I don't suppose anyone that stayed here in the village happened to notice that enormous death cyclone that vaporized a bunch of the mountain landscape a little while ago? Yeah, Purple-Haired Swordswoman is most definitely not alone."
-
Aya:
> "I don't suppose anyone that stayed here in the village happened to notice that enormous death cyclone that vaporized a bunch of the mountain landscape a little while ago? Yeah, Purple-Haired Swordswoman is most definitely not alone."
Aya:
> "If that's clear, then we need to figure out how we're going to get all the Tengu back together. Does anyone know where-"
> "Gossip isn't very nice, you know." You hear that destructive fan woman behind you.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Hey, if anything, it was a compliment on your abilities."
> Turn to have a look at the new arrivals.
-
Aya:
> "Hey, if anything, it was a compliment on your abilities."
> Turn to have a look at the new arrivals.
Aya:
> You turn, finding its just Toyohime.
> "I haven't forgiven you for taking Reisrn hostage..." She speaks.
-
Seki
>Shrug at the leader's question
>Try to feel for a symbol of our station as a dullahan and for weapons
>Watch our mistress
-
Aya:
> "I can imagine. What sort of satisfaction are you looking for, then? We did learn why your buddy's gods are all out of sorts - I could fill you in on that if you like."
-
Seki
>Shrug at the leader's question
>Try to feel for a symbol of our station as a dullahan and for weapons
>Watch our mistress
Aya:
> "I can imagine. What sort of satisfaction are you looking for, then? We did learn why your buddy's gods are all out of sorts - I could fill you in on that if you like."
Seki:
> You do not feel any.
> The mistress raises her hand, a large spear manifesting above it.
> "Not trying to grab her and run? Good." The Oni speaks
Aya:
> "That's her problem. I want to know why you decided to do such.
>_
-
Aya:
> Give Iizunamaru a wind-order to begin planning on how to get the rank-and-file tengu to safety in case this encounter goes south.
> "Why I abducted that rabbit? Because I saw you two escape from the Bamboo Forest and thought she was the one that could teleport. I didn't want you and your buddy to escape our group that easily again. Clearly an incorrect guess on my part, but that's the benefit of hindsight."
-
Seki
>Watch our mistress with interest
->Can we feel any other connections similar to our carriage?
-
Aya:
> Give Iizunamaru a wind-order to begin planning on how to get the rank-and-file tengu to safety in case this encounter goes south.
> "Why I abducted that rabbit? Because I saw you two escape from the Bamboo Forest and thought she was the one that could teleport. I didn't want you and your buddy to escape our group that easily again. Clearly an incorrect guess on my part, but that's the benefit of hindsight."
Seki
>Watch our mistress with interest
->Can we feel any other connections similar to our carriage?
Aya:
> "Hm. You ought to be more careful about making decisions. Speaking of, you may have more trouble to deal with. While we're leaving this mountain alone for now, others might not."
Seki:
> You can't
> "Stop!" Kogasa shouts.
> Remilia pauses.
> "We just want to make sure Sanae's okay. We don't want a fight." Kogasa speaks.
> "Doesn't look like the rest of your group agrees." The Oni points out.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Yeah, we know. That's actually sort of what this town hall here is all about."
> "You do prompt a curiosity, though. I'm having a very tough time reconciling all I've observed of your faction. You seem perfectly content to act and present yourself as a hostile invading force, but you've been relatively...lackadaisical about it. A lot less proactive than you could be. Your faction also appears to be in the same general boat as us Terrans, but you all have shown negative interest in working together to fix our respective issues. What exactly is your goal here?"
-
Seki
>What do our instincts say about how to get the priestess?
>Is the mistress the only one showing hostility or killing intent?
-
Aya:
> "Yeah, we know. That's actually sort of what this town hall here is all about."
> "You do prompt a curiosity, though. I'm having a very tough time reconciling all I've observed of your faction. You seem perfectly content to act and present yourself as a hostile invading force, but you've been relatively...lackadaisical about it. A lot less proactive than you could be. Your faction also appears to be in the same general boat as us Terrans, but you all have shown negative interest in working together to fix our respective issues. What exactly is your goal here?"
Seki
>What do our instincts say about how to get the priestess?
>Is the mistress the only one showing hostility or killing intent?
Aya:
> "We've gotten the land we needed, at least. You won't find us riled up, for a while, at least."
Seki:
> Your instincts suggest you continue what you are doing before you stopped here.
> Both mistresses seem ready to fight. As does the swordswoman, the rabbit, and the maid.
>_
-
Aya:
> "What's wrong with the land on the moon that you needed land here?"
-
Aya:
> "What's wrong with the land on the moon that you needed land here?"
Aya:
> "It's no issue working with you would help fix. Thus, cooperating would only make things worse for us. Yet here I am, telling you to watch out on this mountain..."
>_
-
Aya:
> Frown.
> "You can't possibly know for sure that Gensokyo can't help you with this. Didn't Gensokyo fix your home's recent fairy invasion?"
-
Seki
>Prepare for. . .
->Haha, like hell a rokurokubi can take an oni
>Do we feel we can stun by calling out names?
>What do our instincts say we can do to get our prey from the youkai?
>Do we feel a connection to a whip?
-
Aya:
> Frown.
> "You can't possibly know for sure that Gensokyo can't help you with this. Didn't Gensokyo fix your home's recent fairy invasion?"
Seki
>Prepare for. . .
->Haha, like hell a rokurokubi can take an oni
>Do we feel we can stun by calling out names?
>What do our instincts say we can do to get our prey from the youkai?
>Do we feel a connection to a whip?
Aya:
> "You residents of Gensokyo all have your own issues to deal with, among each other and the state of this world as well."
Seki:
> Your feelings are still lingering on Sanae when it comes to names.
> You don't. Especially not any boney whips. You don't even know how such a thing would even work.
>_
-
Seki
>Tense up
>Can we strike the enemies with blindness
>Is Sanae within the flying range of our heads
>Watch in silence
-
Aya:
> "And yet I'm still tying to help your faction out with their problems."
-
Seki
>Tense up
>Can we strike the enemies with blindness
>Is Sanae within the flying range of our heads
>Watch in silence
Aya:
> "And yet I'm still tying to help your faction out with their problems."
Seki:
> You don't know
> You believe so.
> There's silence. It feels like someone's going to make the decision on one side or the other.
Aya:
> Toyohime sighs.
>_
-
Aya:
> "I mean, I'm both this land's fastest woman and its best purveyor of information. I may not be able to single-handedly solve your problem, but I imagine I can at least help, and without impacting my own pursuits very much."
> Look at the crowd, and then back at the woman.
> "Perhaps you wish to discuss something in private?"
-
Seki
>"We're after the priestess, not a fight."
>Try to use the technique that we used to get here to get Sanae without moving the carriage
-
Aya:
> "I mean, I'm both this land's fastest woman and its best purveyor of information. I may not be able to single-handedly solve your problem, but I imagine I can at least help, and without impacting my own pursuits very much."
> Look at the crowd, and then back at the woman.
> "Perhaps you wish to discuss something in private?"
Seki
>"We're after the priestess, not a fight."
>Try to use the technique that we used to get here to get Sanae without moving the carriage
Aya:
> "No. I should just carry on..."
Seki:
> "Well we don't wanna give her up." The Oni responds.
> Nothing seems to come from such an attempt...
> "They actually have something interesting down here, at least." Sanae herself speaks.
> "...Trains?" The plain girl of your group questions.
> "Yeah!" Sanae responds.
> "Hm... whatever it is you're doing with trains down here, I can help out in exchange for you letting Sanae go." The girl offers.
>_
-
Aya:
> Can we sense that this woman has an affinity for the wind at all, in a way that we could take advantage of with our subconscious command ability?
-
Aya:
> Can we sense that this woman has an affinity for the wind at all, in a way that we could take advantage of with our subconscious command ability?
Aya:
> None you notice...
>_
-
Aya:
> "C'mon, lady. What have you got to lose?"
> Try giving this woman a wind-order to ask for our help.
-
Aya:
> "C'mon, lady. What have you got to lose?"
> Try giving this woman a wind-order to ask for our help.
Aya:
> You try...
> "I didn't even come here with my sister's okay. She'd be more upset than she would be now if she heard I-"
> The woman pauses.
>_
-
Aya:
> Act like we don't have an idea of why she paused.
> "If she heard you what?"
-
Aya:
> Act like we don't have an idea of why she paused.
> "If she heard you what?"
> "Nothing." The woman shakes her head, before vanishing in her unspectacular fashion.
>_
-
Aya:
> Roll our eyes and sigh.
> "Crimony. Pride really does come before the fall, huh."
> Look back to Iizunamaru.
> "Sorry about that, Boss. Now, where were we?"
-
Aya:
> Roll our eyes and sigh.
> "Crimony. Pride really does come before the fall, huh."
> Look back to Iizunamaru.
> "Sorry about that, Boss. Now, where were we?"
Aya:
> "I think she doesn't think you can do anything for them." The fox speaks, out again. "I even tried to argue that Gensokyo's residents are good at tackling new problems. She seemed to consider it for a bit. Guess she needs evidence?"
> Megumu considers.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh, was that pause because of you? Yeah, she did seem to be considering something...but we can worry about her later."
> Gesture generally across the crowd and the village.
> "We should probably keep working on this first."
-
Seki
>Raise an eyebrow at the excitement in Sanae's voice
>What abilities do we have that we can use to fight to or get Sanae
->Do our Dullahan instincts have anything to add that might help
>Ask the plain girl, "Are you sure about that?"
-
Aya:
> "Oh, was that pause because of you? Yeah, she did seem to be considering something...but we can worry about her later."
> Gesture generally across the crowd and the village.
> "We should probably keep working on this first."
Seki
>Raise an eyebrow at the excitement in Sanae's voice
>What abilities do we have that we can use to fight to or get Sanae
->Do our Dullahan instincts have anything to add that might help
>Ask the plain girl, "Are you sure about that?"
Aya:
> "Hm. Where was I? Well, anyways, we need to get all the Tengu back together first and foremost. Anyone know where they might be?"
Seki:
> You're not that strong a Youkai... Oni would definitely obliterate you. What would throwing your head at them do?
> "Yeah. I know more about the outside world than Sanae. This place is a subway. These tunnels should lead to other subways."
> "It's not just about the trains either. Besides, why trade when what we're doing now works fine?" The Oni questions.
>_
-
Seki
>"So why a human? Wouldn't a kappa be better for your purposes?"
-
Aya:
> "They're underground, from what I've heard."
-
Seki
>"So why a human? Wouldn't a kappa be better for your purposes?"
Aya:
> "They're underground, from what I've heard."
Seki:
> "Like we said, there's more to it than just this"
Aya:
> "We better get going then..." Megumu sighs.
>_
-
Aya:
> Look to Hatate and Momizi.
> "You two good to resume traveling?"
-
Aya:
> Look to Hatate and Momizi.
> "You two good to resume traveling?"
Aya:
> "Yeah. Might as well stretch if it comes to a fight later."
>_
-
Aya:
> Look out onto the crowd.
> "And are you all okay continuing defensive coverage here?'
-
Seki
>"I see. . ."
->"Kogasa, you're a smith right? Wouldn't such work be up your alley?"
-
Aya:
> Look out onto the crowd.
> "And are you all okay continuing defensive coverage here?'
Seki
>"I see. . ."
->"Kogasa, you're a smith right? Wouldn't such work be up your alley?"
Aya:
> "If you think you can handle rounding them back up... Again, they're not as into liking the higher ups..."
Seki:
> "...What do you expect me to do? Turn this vehicle we're in into a golden chariot?" Kogasa questions.
> There's a rumbling sound from somewhere deeper in the tunnels.
> "Well, that's our cue to go. Goodbye." The Oni wave.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Right, I get that. But we have to try."
> Look at the three restrained tengu.
> "Mmm, and what to do with you..."
-
Aya:
> "Right, I get that. But we have to try."
> Look at the three restrained tengu.
> "Mmm, and what to do with you..."
Aya:
> "Don't you think we've been through enough with that swordswoman..."
>_
-
Seki
>Shrug
->"Can't say -"
-->Fire eye lasers at Sanae's bonds to break them
--->"I didn't try."
-
Aya:
> "Well, the implied question was what you wanted to do with yourselves. I'd have no problem carting you around some more, but now that you're awake I figured I should ask first."
-
Seki
>Do do anything yet
>Go over our options on getting Sanae
-
Seki
>Shrug
->"Can't say -"
-->Fire eye lasers at Sanae's bonds to break them
--->"I didn't try."
Seki
>Do do anything yet
>Go over our options on getting Sanae
Aya:
> "Well, the implied question was what you wanted to do with yourselves. I'd have no problem carting you around some more, but now that you're awake I figured I should ask first."
Seki:
> You consider what you know of the situation so far.
> Most of your group looks ready ready fight, but they also seem to have avoiding a fight in mind.
> The swordswoman - Youmu's phantom half is still possessing you.
> Sanae isn't bound as far as you can see, and doesn't seem to be in much distress, but has not made any attempts to stay with the group holding her, nor join yours.
> The Oni all seem ready for a fight, but haven't made the first move. Even as they ready to leave with whatever that noise is from the tunnel, they look ready to retaliate. The other kinds of youkai with them don't seem as on edge.
> The rumbling from the tunnel sounds like something big...
> Remilia, Youmu, and the plain girl are outside of the cart.
Aya:
> "Carting us around?"
> "You don't want to know. But if you three are from the larger group or whatever, you could lead us to them." Megumu supposes.
> "We... aren't. We'll stay here instead of getting floored somewhere else again."
>_
-
Aya:
> Nod.
> "Understood. I trust you won't make me regret this."
> Walk over to the three tengu and untie them.
-
Seki
>It probably is better to let the maiden go especially since we want to take her to the netherworld.
>"Could you tell us what the situation is like down here before you go?"
-
Aya:
> Nod.
> "Understood. I trust you won't make me regret this."
> Walk over to the three tengu and untie them.
Seki
>It probably is better to let the maiden go especially since we want to take her to the netherworld.
>"Could you tell us what the situation is like down here before you go?"
Aya:
> You untie the trio, who then start to stretch.
> "Sure sure, take your time..." Megumu says sarcastically.
Seki:
> "We have no reason to. Why should we?"
>_
-
Aya:
> "By the way, Boss, I do still think it's worth tracking down that rainbow god friend of yours, to plug her for information if nothing else."
-
Seki
>"It's a friendly gesture to put a soul worried about her friend."
>Can we still travel like we just did?
-
Aya:
> "By the way, Boss, I do still think it's worth tracking down that rainbow god friend of yours, to plug her for information if nothing else."
Seki
>"It's a friendly gesture to put a soul worried about her friend."
>Can we still travel like we just did?
Seki
>"It's a friendly gesture to put a soul worried about her friend."
>Can we still travel like we just did?
Aya:
> "I have a feeling you're putting me up to a bunch of annoying tasks for your own amusement..." Megumu frowns.
Seki:
> You can try to get your cart to work like that again...
>_
-
Aya:
> "Hey, plenty of those were for your amusement, Boss. I wouldn't be much of a personal chariot if I wasn't looking out for you, after all."
-
Seki
>"So, now what?" Say to the party members who wanted Sanae?
-
Aya:
> "Hey, plenty of those were for your amusement, Boss. I wouldn't be much of a personal chariot if I wasn't looking out for you, after all."
Seki
>"So, now what?" Say to the party members who wanted Sanae?
Aya:
> "I'll get you back. Now how are we getting underground?"
Seki:
> The rumbling gets louder and closer, but slows to a stop within the tunnel.
> "We say goodbye." The group starts for the tunnels.
> You feel a weird sensation, and notice Sanae starting towards your group.
> "Hey, we said our goodbyes already." The Oni takes hold of Sanae's arm., though starts being dragged along.
> "Let's get ready to leave." Youmu speaks.
> Though your group seems confused, they start returning inside.
>_
-
Aya:
> "I know a way to get there."
> Look to Hatate and Momizi.
> "How do you two want to travel?"
-
Aya:
> "I know a way to get there."
> Look to Hatate and Momizi.
> "How do you two want to travel?"
Aya:
> Hatate looks at you and Megumu.
> "Well, we don't want to get in your way..."
> "Hello?" You hear an unfamiliar voice inside you, and behind Hatate.
>_
-
Aya:
> Adopt a questioning look.
> Look down at ourselves. Do we see anything unusual?
> Look behind Hatate. Do we see anything unusual?
> If both of these are 'no', respond: "Uh...hi? Who's there?"
-
Aya:
> Adopt a questioning look.
> Look down at ourselves. Do we see anything unusual?
> Look behind Hatate. Do we see anything unusual?
> If both of these are 'no', respond: "Uh...hi? Who's there?"
Aya:
> No.
> Nope.
> No response...
> Hatate pulls out her phone, speaking up: "Pardon?"
> "T-Theres someone inside!?" Another unfamiliar voice
> "Hey, do you know how to get them out?"
> "Well, it was said to just be a communication device." A third voice
> "Enough messing around. Let's go." Megumu orders.
> "Is that who I think it is? Don't go throwing this communication thing away in a hurry now. This can be interesting."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Sounds like we can all have this conversation on the road, at least. In you two go, then!"
> Quickly and unceremoniously swallow Momizi and Hatate back down, gather Iizunamari back up in the usual carry, and take flight, heading toward the entrance to the Underground we watched Reimu take that one time.
-
Aya:
> "Sounds like we can all have this conversation on the road, at least. In you two go, then!"
> Quickly and unceremoniously swallow Momizi and Hatate back down, gather Iizunamari back up in the usual carry, and take flight, heading toward the entrance to the Underground we watched Reimu take that one time.
Aya:
> You redeposit the two and get on your way.
> "Hey, I got this from Yuuka first. You guys can't hog it." The voice, now both in your stomach, speak.
> "Can you all quit being so loud?" Now there's a more familiar voice. Kosuzu. Though she seems further away from the others talking.
> "Seems like they'll be quiet now, so we don't have to worry about that." Mehumu comments.
> You arrive at the entrance, ready to head in.
>_
-
Aya:
> Have a look inside before we dive head-first into the underground. Anything worth noting?
> "You know any of those voices, Boss?"
> Give Iizunamaru's chest a squeeze, and begin running a finger along her unmentionables there.
-
Aya:
> Have a look inside before we dive head-first into the underground. Anything worth noting?
> "You know any of those voices, Boss?"
> Give Iizunamaru's chest a squeeze, and begin running a finger along her unmentionables there.
Aya:
> A dent in the ground deeper in, and a few large webs broken along the way.
> "I'd rather not-" Megumu jumps amidst her sentence in response to your movements in idle observation of the cavern entrance.
> "How did they get one of these any- wait, is the one they have yours, Aya?" Hatate questions.
> "Seems so." Nitori adds. "She must've lost it somewhere."
>_
-
Aya:
> Take on a lower tone and add a bit of sultriness to it.
> "Don't hold out on us now, Boss. You know better than anyone the importance of information sharing."
> Squeeze again and continue stroking with that finger.
> Resume normal tone and volume.
> "I don't remember losing it or getting rid of it, but I admit I was focused on other things for a while. Sorry about any aggravation this might cause."
-
Aya:
> Take on a lower tone and add a bit of sultriness to it.
> "Don't hold out on us now, Boss. You know better than anyone the importance of information sharing."
> Squeeze again and continue stroking with that finger.
> Resume normal tone and volume.
> "I don't remember losing it or getting rid of it, but I admit I was focused on other things for a while. Sorry about any aggravation this might cause."
Aya:
> "Fine. One of them is Chimata, I'm fairly sure..." Megumu answers. "Ms Rainbow God friend to Lucky you..."
> "It's alright. We haven't needed it much anyways." Nitori responds.
> The group of voices seen to be chatting about something away from it.
>_
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Aya:
> Take on the quieter tone again.
> "Oh, how fortuitous. Well, we certainly don't need to let her know you're here, if you would rather she not know."
> Squeeze again and continue stroking with that finger. How does Iizunamaru seem to be taking this?
> Resume the normal voice.
> "Come to think of it, it might've been taken from me while I was blacked out. Can you ask them who all is on the other end? I recognized Kosuzu Motoori's voice, but that's been it so far for me."
-
Aya:
> Take on the quieter tone again.
> "Oh, how fortuitous. Well, we certainly don't need to let her know you're here, if you would rather she not know."
> Squeeze again and continue stroking with that finger. How does Iizunamaru seem to be taking this?
> Resume the normal voice.
> "Come to think of it, it might've been taken from me while I was blacked out. Can you ask them who all is on the other end? I recognized Kosuzu Motoori's voice, but that's been it so far for me."
Aya:
> "Too late for that... she already heard me earlier."
> She's been tense before, likely due to hearing her friend, maybe? Though now she's relaxing into it a bit.
> "Who's there with you All?"
> "My name is Wriggle." A voice answers. "There's Mystia, Miss market God, uhh..."
> "Kosuzu." She speaks up.
> "Rinnosuke. This isn't everyone, but I'd rather they don't pile in..." You didn't expect him to be there too. How packed is it wherever they are?
>_
-
Aya:
> Slowly float into the cavern.
> Continue squeezing and finger-stroking as we go in the background of all other actions.
> "'Miss Market God'? There's a god with you? How are you feeling, Miss Market God?"
-
Aya:
> Slowly float into the cavern.
> Continue squeezing and finger-stroking as we go in the background of all other actions.
> "'Miss Market God'? There's a god with you? How are you feeling, Miss Market God?"
Aya:
> You enter cautiously.
> "You can call me Chimata. And things are a bit troubling, but I'm fine. In fact, I'm doing pretty good." She responds. "So who is all with you, those on the other end?"
>_
-
Aya:
> "Just some of my fellow tengu. So you're doing okay? We've found that other gods really aren't holding up well right now, after what went down."
-
Aya:
> "Just some of my fellow tengu. So you're doing okay? We've found that other gods really aren't holding up well right now, after what went down."
Aya:
> "Hm. Well some things did get difficult, but I'm ultimately fine. How's miss Iizunamaru?"
> "Im... fine." Megumu adds.
> "You don't sound good?"
> "We're just investigating something."
> "We? Good job helping out~"
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh, yes, Boss is doing great for herself."
> Slip that stroking finger inside Iizunamaru's unmentionables. Continue the same stroking as before from there.
> "We're currently seeking some of our sisters to learn why they were attacking the Moriya Shrine earlier."
-
Aya:
> "Oh, yes, Boss is doing great for herself."
> Slip that stroking finger inside Iizunamaru's unmentionables. Continue the same stroking as before from there.
> "We're currently seeking some of our sisters to learn why they were attacking the Moriya Shrine earlier."
Aya:
> "This sure is a bad time to have internal disputes. Though seems like the human village settled theirs for now. Ah, if you need anything feel free to make a trade or two. This guy has a lot of interesting stuff here. You don't have to worry about picking it up either."
> "What will she even trade for? She doesn't know what's here." One of the others speaks.
> Megumun is covering her mouth a bit. You also notice the cave splits into two paths. This seems different.
>_
-
Aya:
> How red is Iizunamaru's face?
> What does her facial expression suggest?
> Frown a bit.
> Speak under our breath.
> "This is new..."
> Feel the winds from each path. What can we sense?
-
Aya:
> How red is Iizunamaru's face?
> What does her facial expression suggest?
> Frown a bit.
> Speak under our breath.
> "This is new..."
> Feel the winds from each path. What can we sense?
Aya:
> Just a bit.
That
> That you're doing pretty well~ seems she'll last quite a while anyways. At least you'll have a conversation partner.
> The paths go... ... deep. There's something large moving in one of them, but it's far.
>_
-
Aya:
> Choose the path with the large moving thing.
> "What dispute happened in the Human Village?"
-
Aya:
> Choose the path with the large moving thing.
> "What dispute happened in the Human Village?"
Aya:
> You start following the large thing's path.
> "They were at each other, but someone brought quite a lot of food and helped them settle down.
>_
-
Aya:
> Does Iizunamaru's top have any sort of opening near her chest other than her collar? If it does, slip a hand inside and under any unmentionables she might be wearing, and resume squeezing from there.
> "Were they just suddenly lacking in food, then? Or was there some other issue? No disrespect, but the current tengu schism is a bit more fundamental than that."
-
Aya:
> Does Iizunamaru's top have any sort of opening near her chest other than her collar? If it does, slip a hand inside and under any unmentionables she might be wearing, and resume squeezing from there.
> "Were they just suddenly lacking in food, then? Or was there some other issue? No disrespect, but the current tengu schism is a bit more fundamental than that."
> Unfortunately not.
> "I don't believe so. Well, they might've started to if the population rose like that. I think it was more to just halt hostilities."
>_
-
Aya:
> Is Iizunamaru wearing a one-piece or two-piece outfit? If she's wearing a two-piece outfit, give her a wind order to remove her top.
> "What was the source of those hostilities? Disagreements on how to proceed given current circumstances? Something else?"
-
Aya:
> Is Iizunamaru wearing a one-piece or two-piece outfit? If she's wearing a two-piece outfit, give her a wind order to remove her top.
> "What was the source of those hostilities? Disagreements on how to proceed given current circumstances? Something else?"
Aya:
> Two.
> You try...
> Megumu instead, stills your hand from gliding against her.
> "Is this the time to be more carefree? It sounds like we're coming up on something big..." Megumu speaks quietly.
> You do hear it moving... but it's moving away from you, which means you'll at least be coming from behind. Could also mean you'll be unnoticed for the most part.
> "I'm not too sure."
> "The youkai didn't seem to be feeling great, or maybe they were feeling too great? The humans on the lithe hand, seemed mostly upset about the youkai and the state of the village, be it too little space, getting lost, or other things" Rinnosuke speaks.
>_
>_
-
Aya:
> Accept that the stopped hand has been stopped, and keep it still, but leave it where it is. Continue the other hand's behavior.
> Respond quietly to Iizunamaru while grinning.
> "All the more reason to get it in while we can, don't you think?"
-
Aya:
> Accept that the stopped hand has been stopped, and keep it still, but leave it where it is. Continue the other hand's behavior.
> Respond quietly to Iizunamaru while grinning.
> "All the more reason to get it in while we can, don't you think?"
Aya:
> "I have been more stressed than I should be allowing, given the situations. We haven't gone into too much directly dangerous situations." Megumu lets you go, working her top off.
> "You just have to make up for caring more in my place, then. I don't want to relax on just hopes, but i can at least trust you." Megumu sighs.
>_
-
Seki
>Nod
->Whisper to Youmu, "When we get to the netherworld you should weaken me."
-
Aya:
> Quiet voice: "Of course. And we do at least somewhere handy we can hide you in case of an emergency."
> If we're able to without her stopping us, grab what Iizunamaru removed in our chest-attentive hand, stuff it in our mouth, and swallow it. Then resume all previous hand activities.
> Normal voice: "Hmm, that's an interesting state of affairs. We've learned in our travels that whatever happened to Gensokyo, it's now 'a mix of fantasy and reality', which is why gods in particular are feeling it hard. I wonder if the change in human attitudes is a reflection of how youkai are perceived on the other side of the barrier..."
-
Seki
>Nod
->Whisper to Youmu, "When we get to the netherworld you should weaken me."
Aya:
> Quiet voice: "Of course. And we do at least somewhere handy we can hide you in case of an emergency."
> If we're able to without her stopping us, grab what Iizunamaru removed in our chest-attentive hand, stuff it in our mouth, and swallow it. Then resume all previous hand activities.
> Normal voice: "Hmm, that's an interesting state of affairs. We've learned in our travels that whatever happened to Gensokyo, it's now 'a mix of fantasy and reality', which is why gods in particular are feeling it hard. I wonder if the change in human attitudes is a reflection of how youkai are perceived on the other side of the barrier..."
Seki:
> "You needn't worry about what happens when we get there. Just get ready to go." You hear Youmu inside you.
> "Ugh... what do you even want with her?" The Oni let's go.
Aya:
> "H-Hey hold up!" Megumu objects, keeping hold of it. "You'll end up letting the others know at that rate."
> "I can hear both of you fine." Momizi speaks. "Don't worry about us ruining your fun, you could use some."
> Just a hint redder...
> "I see..." The other group responds.
> It sounds like the large thing stopped moving.
>_
-
Aya:
> Give Hatate a wind-order to further encourage Iizunamaru.
-
Seki
>"Just doing my job."
-
Aya:
> Give Hatate a wind-order to further encourage Iizunamaru.
Seki
>"Just doing my job."
Aya:
> You try...
> "In fact, shouldn't you lean more into this? I gave up flying with you guys to give this chance. You don't want to take it?"
> "Are you guilt tripping me?" Megumu argues.
> "Not at all, not at all. If you don't want to, that's fine. We can come up with some idle chat along the way. But if you do want to enjoy this chance, we've given you center stage for it."
> "What? What chance?" Chimata asks.
> "Ah. Were discussing something. We'll keep you in contact." Nitori says. "Okay, they can't hear us anymore. Thought you were still communicating."
Seki:
> "Is that so?" The Oni speaks after examining you for a few moments. "We'll then, we'll just continue ours, then. Just know that you would've been better off letting her go."
> "You're letting her go with them? Did you forget- oh. That look looks fun." Another Oni questions, though stops. "Tell me how it goes, then."
> Doesn't seem like any intend to follow you or stop Sanae now.
>_
>_
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Seki
>Well it sounds like this is going to suck later
->Make a face like we bit into something sour
>When Sanae is in head to the netherworld
-
Aya:
> "Alternatively, Boss, you can make it up to Princess Bird and Wolf Bird by joining them. Let me worry about what's going on out here and have some fun with them. No one will see you that way."
-
Seki
>Well it sounds like this is going to suck later
->Make a face like we bit into something sour
>When Sanae is in head to the netherworld
Aya:
> "Alternatively, Boss, you can make it up to Princess Bird and Wolf Bird by joining them. Let me worry about what's going on out here and have some fun with them. No one will see you that way."
Seki:
> Sanae climbs in, and you lead for the Netherworld.
> The darkness you're traveling through lights up, enough to reveal the surroundings. Things floating by... in the far distance, you can see what feels like your destination.
> "Just as I thought. You're heading for another world with her... what a shame." That Oni that let you go speaks, seemingly in the surroundings.
> "Unfortunately, you ran into The Gatekeeper." A male voice speaks, as you destination fades away. "I wonder if you understand what that means."
Aya:
> "We'd end up troubling Nitori like that. You just enjoy that beauty by your side. Or probably carrying you." Hatate says.
> You can see the large thing now. Though it looks more long than large...
>_
-
Aya:
> Stop and visually examine the thing from our current distance.
-
Aya:
> Stop and visually examine the thing from our current distance.
> You stop and examine...
> If you recall correctly, Yukari brought something like this before in a mix of danmaku. A train? Much less sounds and lights than you heard about though. It's supposed to be something for transport... but there's no... what was it? Tracks?
>_
-
Aya:
> Does it appear to be alive?
> Stop doing things to Iizunamaru for the moment (but keep our hands where they are).
> Whisper: "Hey. Boss. Look at that..."
-
Aya:
> Does it appear to be alive?
> Stop doing things to Iizunamaru for the moment (but keep our hands where they are).
> Whisper: "Hey. Boss. Look at that..."
Aya:
> No. Trains aren't usually alive either. It'd be nice to have Yukari, Sumireko, or Sanae here too further identify what's up.
> "Mm... and?" Megumu questions quietly.
> You hear voices past it.
>_
-
Aya:
> Whisper: "I believe it's a device used for mass transport in the outside word. Cor, we really are mixing with reality, aren't we..."
> "...Hey, Lady Yakumo? Are you still listening? What should we do with a...train, I think it is? You had one once."
-
Seki
>Look at Youmu
->Does she seem confused?
-
Aya:
> Whisper: "I believe it's a device used for mass transport in the outside word. Cor, we really are mixing with reality, aren't we..."
> "...Hey, Lady Yakumo? Are you still listening? What should we do with a...train, I think it is? You had one once."
Seki
>Look at Youmu
->Does she seem confused?
Aya:
> "Outside world technology? If she's making use of this, we might be onto where that mountain goddess is. Kanako. Though are her intentions good or bad for the tengu..."
> "Stressing again right now, Megumu? Don't make me come out there and lend a hand." Hatate warns.
> No response... you think she did warn about not pulling you out of the underground or something?
Seki:
> She does.
> "It means we have to allow you to pass" The Oni says.
> "We already have permission from Lady Yuyuko." Youmu argues.
> "You could have permission from the Yama and the Dragon God, it's still under our authority."
> "This is pretty childish though." The male voice speaks.
> "Oh shut up, it's necessary and you love doing our job anyways. Besides, these guys are probably treating us like we're the villains here."
>_
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Aya:
> Whisper, but slightly louder: "No, this is actually serious, Hata. There's a train underground for some reason. And I hear some people behind it..."
> Begin slowly creeping toward the train.
-
Seki
>"Would you mind informing what is going on?"
-
Aya:
> Whisper, but slightly louder: "No, this is actually serious, Hata. There's a train underground for some reason. And I hear some people behind it..."
> Begin slowly creeping toward the train.
Seki
>"Would you mind informing what is going on?"
Aya:
> "Ah."
> You approach.
> On the other end of the train, you can see a group of youkai, a few Oni there too. Yuugi is among them...
> "Not sure. We should probably just wait for Sanae and them." Yuugi says. "They'll have a nice story, too!"
Seki:
> "You are being prevented from entering the Netherworld." The male voice speaks. "Normally we test them to see if they can handle themselves in another world, though we noticed that only don't that still causes issues."
> "So now you're not allowed regardless of if you can handle yourself or not."
> "How will you let us pass, then?" Remilia speaks.
> "Well, you were so rude as to force Sanae from our group. That's forgiven since you were just doing your job. Can you get mad at us for just doing ours?"
>_
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Seki
>Do we know about the entrance to the netherworld in Gensokyo
-
Aya:
> Slowly resume hands activities, making to keep our arm across Iizunamaru's chest where it is.
> Slowly float in reverse.
> Whisper: "Well, what do you think, Boss? Do you wanna join Hata and Momi, or do you wanna give a bunch of oni the best show they've seen in decades?"
-
Seki
>Do we know about the entrance to the netherworld in Gensokyo
Aya:
> Slowly resume hands activities, making to keep our arm across Iizunamaru's chest where it is.
> Slowly float in reverse.
> Whisper: "Well, what do you think, Boss? Do you wanna join Hata and Momi, or do you wanna give a bunch of oni the best show they've seen in decades?"
Seki:
> You know Youmu knows.
Aya:
> You retreat a bit, resuming.
> "Best show?" She questions, clutching what she carried in her hands a bit.
>_
-
Aya:
> Whisper: "Yeah. You know."
> Squeeze for emphasis.
> "The best show."
-
Seki
>"Yet I was approved to take her to the netherworld before our encounter."
>Does it feel like we can continue on?
-
Aya:
> Whisper: "Yeah. You know."
> Squeeze for emphasis.
> "The best show."
Seki
>"Yet I was approved to take her to the netherworld before our encounter."
>Does it feel like we can continue on?
Aya:
> "I-Ill get proper." Megumu responds.
Seki:
> You've been trying to. Your horses haven't stopped yet.
> "We have business with her first."
> Space opens up, like...
> an eye, with Yukari stepping out.
> "Why are you blocking off the Netherworld?"
> "A problem occurred. We won't be long."
> "It's urgent. Just let me-"
> "You're just trying to stop by and invite her to eat. Wait a minute or two."
> "Then what's the problem? Maybe I can speed it up." Yukari sighs.
> "Someone's not in a good mood." The Onis voice speaks.
>_
-
Aya:
> Sultry whisper: "Well, the problem with that..."
> Squeeze again a couple of times.
> "...is that my hand seems to be stuck~"
-
Seki
>"Hello, again. . ."
->Give an awkward wave
-
Aya:
> Sultry whisper: "Well, the problem with that..."
> Squeeze again a couple of times.
> "...is that my hand seems to be stuck~"
Seki
>"Hello, again. . ."
->Give an awkward wave
Aya:
> "Y-Youve got nothing in the way..." Megumu argues quietly. "How would you even eat me if your hand's stuck?"
> "Sounds like you just need to swallow some confidence and proceed with the situation like that until she gets unstuck."
Seki:
> "Oh? I thought I saw you with something interesting earlier." Yukari speaks.
> "They want to take someone we have business with elsewhere. Unfortunately, were not done with that person." The Oni speaks.
> "Having trouble letting go?" Yukari jokes.
> "Perhaps we'll let everyone find their way to Gensokyo without "getting in your way"..."
> "Hmph, it was a joke. And why are you trying to take whoever here?" Yukari asks.
>_
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Aya:
> Keep whispering, but do so in a serious tone: "I will say, Boss, that I don't believe I've yet disobeyed a direct order from you today. Just something for you to keep in mind."
> Take on the sultry tone again.
> "That being said..."
> Squeeze some more. Also, stroke with that other finger with just a little more pressure.
> "...I'm sure the swallowing process would dissolve whatever is adhering my hand~"
-
Aya:
> Keep whispering, but do so in a serious tone: "I will say, Boss, that I don't believe I've yet disobeyed a direct order from you today. Just something for you to keep in mind."
> Take on the sultry tone again.
> "That being said..."
> Squeeze some more. Also, stroke with that other finger with just a little more pressure.
> "...I'm sure the swallowing process would dissolve whatever is adhering my hand~"
Aya:
> "...We can go like this." Megumu braces. "I don't want you getting swarmed by Oni with no help." Her hold on her top shifts to try and cover her chest more, and your arm and hand from view as well. You do notice her flinch just a bit from your increased effort. Of course she's not invincible, but she is against relaxing when it's about the Tengu, huh?
> "Hey, Aya's not easy to catch." Hatate speaks up. "Especially since most youkai can't fly unnaturally anymore. You can trust her. Besides, you can come out if she really needs help, and even be a surprise trump card if she needs it."
> "...You're right." Megumu nods, relaxing her hold.
>_
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Seki
>"I believe it was to get her help with the incident and -"
->Cough into our hand as our cheeks flush
-->"I may have formedaconnectiontoher on accident."
-
Aya:
> ...Does Iizunamaru seem ready to be swallowed, then?
-
Seki
>"I believe it was to get her help with the incident and -"
->Cough into our hand as our cheeks flush
-->"I may have formedaconnectiontoher on accident."
Aya:
> ...Does Iizunamaru seem ready to be swallowed, then?
Seki:
> "Oh-you're just playing pretend. I'm sure it seems convincing, but don't worry. Unless you want to go that far?" Yukari questions.
> "So the Gensokyo situation? Because I'm pretty sure nothing wrong is going on at the Netherworld at the moment." The Oni's voice speaks.
> "Perhaps it's better in the long run to let them have her help out whatever they're doing." The male voice speaks, as your destination comes back into view.
> "Eh? What?" The Oni questions. "At least let me fight them to get permission to go!"
> "We'd keep your friends waiting longer then. And Miss Yakumo as well."
> "Mrr... alright..."
> "Good." Yukari speaks. "That wasn't so hard, was it? You just had to talk instead of fight."
> "Yeah yeah, not everything needs to be a fight. People say that millions of times..." The Oni's voice starts to fade.
> As your horses still haven't stopped trying to get to the Netherworld, you quickly resume your pace and arrive, followed by Yukari.
Aya:
> Yes, you believe so.
>_
-
Aya:
> Nod.
> Let go of Iizunamaru with the hand lower on her, use that hand to stretch out mouth open, lift Iizunamaru into our mouth, and swallow her down while squeezing her some more.
> In the middle of the swallowing process, quickly try to snatch Iizunamaru's top away from her and hold onto it while swallowing her the rest of the way down.
-
Seki
>Look around
->Has our need to take Sanae to the netherworld subsided?
>"Thank you."
-
Aya:
> Nod.
> Let go of Iizunamaru with the hand lower on her, use that hand to stretch out mouth open, lift Iizunamaru into our mouth, and swallow her down while squeezing her some more.
> In the middle of the swallowing process, quickly try to snatch Iizunamaru's top away from her and hold onto it while swallowing her the rest of the way down.
Seki
>Look around
->Has our need to take Sanae to the netherworld subsided?
>"Thank you."
Aya:
> You let go, but keep hold elsewhere, enjoying while you can before taking Megumu in.
> ... and slipping what the article she had in hand out of it amidst the travel.
> "Ah... At least that wasn't bad..." Megumu speaks. "...W-Wait a second."
Seki:
> Yes.
> "For what? You're the one that said what you needed to." Yukari says. "Now then." She starts to walk away...
>_
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Aya:
> Fold up Iizunamaru's top, stuff it in our cleavage to secure it, and silently resume flying toward the train.
-
Aya:
> Fold up Iizunamaru's top, stuff it in our cleavage to secure it, and silently resume flying toward the train.
Aya:
> You take care of Megumu's clothing, approaching the train once more.
> "...You're back without her, I see."
> "Someone wanted to let her go." A different Oni speaks.
> "Let's just see what went on with the troublemakers..." Yuugi speaks. "You didn't even come back with a good story, just letting her go..."
>_
-
Aya:
> Do the oni appear to be aware of our presence?
> How do we look now, having swallowed Iizunamaru?
-
Seki
>Ask Youmu, "Where should I go?"
-
Aya:
> Do the oni appear to be aware of our presence?
> How do we look now, having swallowed Iizunamaru?
Seki
>Ask Youmu, "Where should I go?"
Aya:
> No.
> You don't seem bigger. You guess you'd need to make up for the unconscious Tengu you gave up.
Seki:
> "Well, we did what we need to now, so..." Youmu speaks, as her phantom half flies out from you.
>_
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Aya:
> Use the train as visual cover so the oni don't see us while continuing to approach.
-
Seki
>"I thought we were looking for the Prismriver sisters?"
>How do we feel about the netherworld?
-
Aya:
> Use the train as visual cover so the oni don't see us while continuing to approach.
Seki
>"I thought we were looking for the Prismriver sisters?"
>How do we feel about the netherworld?
Aya:
> You float by along the train.
> "So how does this move anyways?" The Oni questions.
> "You'll see." Yuugi responds, heading in.
> The others of the group start to head into the train as well.
Seki:
> "They'll be around here somewhere. Probably entertaining Lady Yuyuko?"
> It feels alright... Doesn't seem like a bad place.
>_
-
Aya:
> Are there any noises coming from inside us?
> Float up just above the train, and try to lightly land on top of it so we don't make any noise when we land on it. Then look around for anything we can hold onto, as well as whether or not we'll get smacked by the roof of the cave if this thing moves.
-
Aya:
> Are there any noises coming from inside us?
> Float up just above the train, and try to lightly land on top of it so we don't make any noise when we land on it. Then look around for anything we can hold onto, as well as whether or not we'll get smacked by the roof of the cave if this thing moves.
Aya:
> No. It seems like the other group found out how to stop conversing with the device, as you doubt they'd just stay quiet for this long.
> You descend onto the train.
> The cave seems pretty big for the train, so you should be fine. Though there's nothing on the train to grab on aside from the train itself...
>_
-
Aya:
> So the people that are actually inside us aren't making noise either?
> Try getting low and grabbing onto the train.
-
Seki
>Head in the direction Yukari took
>"Never expected with a pulse to wind up in the land of the dead."
-
Aya:
> So the people that are actually inside us aren't making noise either?
> Try getting low and grabbing onto the train.
Seki
>Head in the direction Yukari took
>"Never expected with a pulse to wind up in the land of the dead."
Aya:
> Nope. You suppose they think the situation is still serious, as you told Hatate.
> You try to hold onto the train. Maybe this'll work...
> Something's moving from somewhere near it?
Seki:
> You follow Yukari's lead.
> "It's not a bad place..." Youmu speaks.
>_
-
Aya:
> Look around for the source of the motion.
-
Seki
>"How did you first find this place?"
->"Can't imagine it was easy."