Maidens of the Kaleidoscope
~Beyond the Border~ => Rumia's Party Games => Topic started by: Neovereign on September 08, 2022, 03:23:48 PM
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> You are at the peak...
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> The apex...
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> The limit...
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> Your limit.
> You are capable of whatever you can reach for when it comes to your abilities.
> Gensokyo can be whatever you want. It can be yours. Your playground. Your toy. Your servant. Your master. Your beloved. Your enemy. Your home.
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> But.
> Who are you?
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> Of course we're the apex of our abilities. Really, we're the apex of existence. Lady Keiki wouldn't make us any less than perfect, and we can't be any less than perfect in her name and her defense! None shall sully her name while we live and breathe!
> ...If our existence counts as 'living' and our idling animation counts as 'breathing', anyway.
(https://en.touhouwiki.net/images/7/75/Mayumi_Whos_Who.png)
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> Of course we're the apex of our abilities. Really, we're the apex of existence. Lady Keiki wouldn't make us any less than perfect, and we can't be any less than perfect in her name and her defense! None shall sully her name while we live and breathe!
> ...If our existence counts as 'living' and our idling animation counts as 'breathing', anyway.
(https://en.touhouwiki.net/images/7/75/Mayumi_Whos_Who.png)
> That's right. You're Mayumi, Lady Keiki's most loyal follower. Even among humans, there wouldn't be anyone more loyal to her than yourself. This incredible loyalty empowers you for the sake of Lady Keiki.
> You are currently away from home with Keiki, back in Gensokyo... today's trip is for understanding humans more. Though Lady Keiki said such, she appears to be leading to someplace humans don't frequent. In fact, you're leaving the village many humans stay at.
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> Skills
> Inventory
> Appearance
> Why are we leaving the village of humans when we were instructed to understand humans?
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> Skills
> Inventory
> Appearance
> Why are we leaving the village of humans when we were instructed to understand humans?
> Your loyalty to Keiki empowers you. As for your talents, you're a great commander and combatant, skilled in both close and mid-range combat. You're good with most conventional weapons. You can use a bow, but not as well as other weapons you're skilled with.
> You have only the clothes on you and your usual device in hand. Most people don't see it as a weapon, so it's good if you don't call it one around others. You don't have any backup weapons on you.
> You wear your common outfit with no changes. You're not nearly as magnificent as Lady Keiki. But she made you this way, so in a way, you're still as good as can get, even with how different, flat, and less lifelike you look from her.
> Then again, maybe she hasn't brought it up? She could have many ideas on changing you, but didn't want to put off "your concern" She sometimes mentions.
> You are following Lady Keiki.
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> When was the last time Lady Keiki mentioned 'our concerns'?
> Did Lady Keiki say why we're leaving or where we're going? This is strictly a curiosity, whatever reasons and motivations she has are most assuredly good ones.
> Is Lady Keiki actually outright in front of us? If so, assuming she is looking where she's going and not at us, spend some time looking her over and appreciating her and her perfect figure.
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> When was the last time Lady Keiki mentioned 'our concerns'?
> Did Lady Keiki say why we're leaving or where we're going? This is strictly a curiosity, whatever reasons and motivations she has are most assuredly good ones.
> Is Lady Keiki actually outright in front of us? If so, assuming she is looking where she's going and not at us, spend some time looking her over and appreciating her and her perfect figure.
> Something about eating something she made. Since it was by her, it was good. That's all that needs to be considered.
> Not where you're headed, no.
> Yes.
> Sadly you have been sharing your gaze on the surroundings, in case anyone has I'll intentions towards her. Otherwise, you'd be admiring her figure alone instead.
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> How long ago was the food thing?
> How shapely is Lady Keiki's figure?
> Make sure to adjust our guard-scanning to pass our vision over Lady Keiki's body as much as possible so we may enjoy her as much as possible while still fulfilling our duties.
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>The church's dog and the wandering German, Adelind Aurum.
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/73/42/17/734217fca59d69e98f81a26a853346db.jpg)
>Finally, I found a home.
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> How long ago was the food thing?
> How shapely is Lady Keiki's figure?
> Make sure to adjust our guard-scanning to pass our vision over Lady Keiki's body as much as possible so we may enjoy her as much as possible while still fulfilling our duties.
>The church's dog and the wandering German, Adelind Aurum.
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/73/42/17/734217fca59d69e98f81a26a853346db.jpg)
>Finally, I found a home.
> You don't recall.
> She undoubtedly has the best figure. Few match up to her, and those that do simply don't pull it off as well. Many that try to or exceed her sizes don't come close to working out either.
> You already know who you are now. You might trouble Lady Keiki if you're getting yourself confused with someone else.
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> "I have a report, Lady Keiki. My sources tell me you still have the finest figure in all the lands."
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> "I have a report, Lady Keiki. My sources tell me you still have the finest figure in all the lands."
> "Hmhm, aren't you getting a bit distracted?"
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> "Of course not. Getting distracted risks ambushes. My vision simply happens to pass over you as I survey the landscape."
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> "Of course not. Getting distracted risks ambushes. My vision simply happens to pass over you as I survey the landscape."
> "Then thank you for the vigilant watch, Mayumi."
> However, it seems like someone has their eyes on your back. No, they're running towards you and Keiki?
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> "Ah!"
> Turn around and focus on the stranger. No aggressors may be let through us!
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> "Ah!"
> Turn around and focus on the stranger. No aggressors may be let through us!
> You turn, to which the stranger stumbles to a stop in surprise.
> "Uh. Er, you can't go that way! That's youkai mountain. The tengu hardly let anyone pass."
> "Hm?" Keiki questions, stopping. "But this is the way towards that shrine, right? "
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> What does this stranger look like?
> Does the stranger appear to be human?
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> What does this stranger look like?
> Does the stranger appear to be human?
> A male human, you believe.
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> Hm. The human's words and behavior suggest non-aggression. And we should probably attempt civility, if not friendliness, so as to continue our learning efforts. But it would be poor form to let our guard down only for the human to surprise us with a sudden ambush...
> Reposition ourselves, if needed, to make sure we are between Lady Keiki and the human. If we are holding our weapon, keep it in our hand, but let our weapon arm dangle at our side.
> Adopt what we hope is a slight smile with an otherwise neutral expression.
> "Greetings, human. My Lady has business she must be allowed to conduct, but we will gladly accept any helpful information you may have."
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Adelind
>Take stock of our surroundings
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> Hm. The human's words and behavior suggest non-aggression. And we should probably attempt civility, if not friendliness, so as to continue our learning efforts. But it would be poor form to let our guard down only for the human to surprise us with a sudden ambush...
> Reposition ourselves, if needed, to make sure we are between Lady Keiki and the human. If we are holding our weapon, keep it in our hand, but let our weapon arm dangle at our side.
> Adopt what we hope is a slight smile with an otherwise neutral expression.
> "Greetings, human. My Lady has business she must be allowed to conduct, but we will gladly accept any helpful information you may have."
Adelind
>Take stock of our surroundings
> "Ah? You aren't human?"
> "Uh huh. We aren't. Mayumi here is a very capable Lady. She'd be able to handle things even if we were ambushed." Keiki says
> "Right... Even still, I heard they're incredibly fast and can swoop you up in the Blink of an eye."
> "Oh. That does sound like it could be trouble..."
> Reassuring the human would be nice.
You feel like you should do something to convince the human that you'll be alright. Are words getting through?
> At this moment, you and Lady Keiki Haniyasushin are somewhat near the village, but still outside. It should be dangerous for a human to be this far away,, right? There is a mountain in the distance, but is that Keiki's destination?
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> "You need not worry about us, sir. I can and will protect My Lady from any and all threats. Come to think of it, are you okay straying so far from the village? Should My Lady request it, I will protect you as well, but it would be quite surprising if you came to us expecting such."
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> "You need not worry about us, sir. I can and will protect My Lady from any and all threats. Come to think of it, are you okay straying so far from the village? Should My Lady request it, I will protect you as well, but it would be quite surprising if you came to us expecting such."
> "Ah right. Please do lead him back to safety. You should really worry about yourself more, young man."
> You have a bad feeling about escorting him back to the village...
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> "Will you be coming with us, My Lady?"
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> "Will you be coming with us, My Lady?"
> "I wouldn't leave you to worry about me being alone again."
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> Nod.
> "Good. I had a bad feeling about returning this human to the village, but surely that was only because I thought you might continue on. If go with us, then nothing will go wrong."
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> Nod.
> "Good. I had a bad feeling about returning this human to the village, but surely that was only because I thought you might continue on. If go with us, then nothing will go wrong."
> "Then let's go." Keiki starts to lead.
> You don't want to. At least wait a bit...
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> Frown.
> Look around for anything unusual, on the ground or in the air.
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> Frown.
> Look around for anything unusual, on the ground or in the air.
> You find nothing suspicious about. At least nearby.
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> "...Wait. That bad feeling is still there, even knowing you would be joining us. But I can't figure out where it's coming from..."
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> "...Wait. That bad feeling is still there, even knowing you would be joining us. But I can't figure out where it's coming from..."
> "Well, it is dangerous outside the village. Maybe that's it? A youkai's watching us? " the man considers.
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> Look to Lady Keiki with a small frown.
> "I don't know what it is about the situation, Lady Keiki, but I don't like it. I will still do it if you want me to, of course, but I thought I should let you know."
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> Look to Lady Keiki with a small frown.
> "I don't know what it is about the situation, Lady Keiki, but I don't like it. I will still do it if you want me to, of course, but I thought I should let you know."
> "Well, I don't want to leave him to return alone. What if I go with him, but you stay? Does that still feel worrisome?" Keiki questions.
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> Does it?
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> Does it?
> Less bad. But you still feel kinda against it...
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> "...Yes, but admittedly less so."
> Frown deeply.
> "...Why do I feel less bad about leaving your guard...? That cannot possibly be right..."
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> "...Yes, but admittedly less so."
> Frown deeply.
> "...Why do I feel less bad about leaving your guard...? That cannot possibly be right..."
> "Hm... maybe it's more troublesome to you directly? Could it be those humans from before? Are you worried you won't match up to them today?"
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> Stiffen.
> "That won't happen again. I swear it!"
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> Stiffen.
> "That won't happen again. I swear it!"
> "It's quite alright. You did do your best."
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> "If it is as you say, then my best is not good enough, and I will need to improve it."
> Relax a little.
> "But that is my problem to solve...in regards to the immediate situation, I don't believe they have anything to do with this. I was not thinking about them until just now."
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> "If it is as you say, then my best is not good enough, and I will need to improve it."
> Relax a little.
> "But that is my problem to solve...in regards to the immediate situation, I don't believe they have anything to do with this. I was not thinking about them until just now."
> "Oh. Hmm..."
> "Could it be an ambush?" The man asks.
> "If so, we could try to go around and to another entrance." Keiki supposes.
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> How do we feel about bringing this man with us?
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> How do we feel about bringing this man with us?
> It doesn't feel like he's the issue, at least. But your rather just travel with Keiki alone.
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> What if we converted the man to Keikiism while traveling? Would that make the experience better?
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> What if we converted the man to Keikiism while traveling? Would that make the experience better?
> Ah, right. He's human. You think that'd be fine.
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> "Actually, in thinking about it, it may be better to bring him with us, Lady Keiki. I can both protect him and tell him all about your wonders and what a boon you are to the human race."
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> "Actually, in thinking about it, it may be better to bring him with us, Lady Keiki. I can both protect him and tell him all about your wonders and what a boon you are to the human race."
> "Oh? On our trip?"
> "Oh I wouldn't want to bother you two further. Plus it's not like I'm a guide or something."
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> "I assure you, sir, no follower of Lady Keiki is a burden. Especially not if they are human."
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> "I assure you, sir, no follower of Lady Keiki is a burden. Especially not if they are human."
> "Are you sure? You'll be bothered by Youkai more."
> "We're good at protecting humans. Trust me." Keiki assures. "If Mayumi here isn't enough to make you feel safe, i can easily make more soldiers."
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> "Any youkai that bother humans in our presence will get what's coming to them."
> Swing our weapon down right in front of us so the end of it slaps into our open hand.
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> "Any youkai that bother humans in our presence will get what's coming to them."
> Swing our weapon down right in front of us so the end of it slaps into our open hand.
> "Even against Tengu? Again, they're quick..."
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> What do we know about tengu as a species?
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> What do we know about tengu as a species?
> They're incredibly fast. Some have long noses. There's a reporter Tengu, if you recall correctly. You don't think you know much else... they don't sound that bad with only that much information.
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> "Ah. That is a reasonable concern, journalists can be their own brand of terrifying independent of human-youkai relations. But I am sure we can handle such aggression, should it come to pass."
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> "Ah. That is a reasonable concern, journalists can be their own brand of terrifying independent of human-youkai relations. But I am sure we can handle such aggression, should it come to pass."
> "If you're that confident, why don't we just head to the village now? It can't be more dangerous then getting surrounded and split up by a horde of Tengu."
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> We don't get the same bad feeling from thinking about the three of us heading onward that we get from thinking about the three of us heading back to the village, do we?
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> We don't get the same bad feeling from thinking about the three of us heading onward that we get from thinking about the three of us heading back to the village, do we?
> It doesn't feel like it.
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> "That's the thing. I don't get the same bad feeling from the three of us continuing onward that I do from the three of us going back to the village."
> Visible grit our teeth and hold our head in frustration.
> "Argh, this doesn't make any sense...! Why do I feel these ways?"
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> "That's the thing. I don't get the same bad feeling from the three of us continuing onward that I do from the three of us going back to the village."
> Visible grit our teeth and hold our head in frustration.
> "Argh, this doesn't make any sense...! Why do I feel these ways?"
> "Why don't we try and go regardless? Face this fear of yours?" Keiki proposes.
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> "If those are your orders, Lady Keiki, then I will do so."
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> "If those are your orders, Lady Keiki, then I will do so."
> "Yes." Keiki nods. "If we run from things that worry us, there'll soon be no where left to go."
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> Nod.
> "Very well."
> Whatever our misgivings are, we cannot disobey a direct order from Lady Keiki. Begin heading back to the human village.
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> Nod.
> "Very well."
> Whatever our misgivings are, we cannot disobey a direct order from Lady Keiki. Begin heading back to the human village.
> You reluctantly start back for the village, keeping the human in sight.
> After a bit, nearing the village, you get a terrible feeling. Like something crawling all in your body, especially your arms. There's also rustling near a bush that seems to intensify this sensation.
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> Gasp and quickly turn toward the bush, making no effort to hide our general jumpiness and unease.
> "Who's there?!?"
> Brandish our weapon in the direction of the bush for emphasis.
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> Gasp and quickly turn toward the bush, making no effort to hide our general jumpiness and unease.
> "Who's there?!?"
> Brandish our weapon in the direction of the bush for emphasis.
> You jump and address the interference.
> "It's probably just a little animal. Let's keep going." Keiki says.
> You want to retreat... or at least get away from this spot. You feel like it you move, you'll be found out...
> Maybe it's best to stay still...
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> Take on a quieter tone, tinged with some fear.
> "I-it'll notice us if we move, Lady Keiki..."
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> Take on a quieter tone, tinged with some fear.
> "I-it'll notice us if we move, Lady Keiki..."
> "Hm... keep an eye on it while we keep going then." Keiki says.
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> Nod.
> Keep our eyes on the bush and our weapon brandished in its direction as we continue onward (hopefully away from the bush).
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> Nod.
> Keep our eyes on the bush and our weapon brandished in its direction as we continue onward (hopefully away from the bush).
> You move, carefully...
> It's moving too.
> You can see...
> Is that...
> What the... how... yourself?
>...
> "Thanks for the help. Sorry for having you escort me." The man says.
> "Don't worry about it. You just wanted to warn us, right? Thanks for going out of your way just for us." Keiki smiles .
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> What's going on? Where are we? What did we see???
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> What's going on? Where are we? What did we see???
> You're in the village.
> There was a bush and... you followed Keiki's orders.
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> Did we, just, like...black out or something?
> Do we remember what was in the bush?
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> Did we, just, like...black out or something?
> Do we remember what was in the bush?
> You aren't sure...
> You think it was something... yellow? Familiar, but... bad to see? Taboo? Cursed?
> You don't have that sensation anymore. Or any bad feelings, aside from the faint memory of that encounter, if it can even be called such.
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> Blink.
> Look around with a shocked expression.
> "Huh? When did we get here? What happened?"
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> Blink.
> Look around with a shocked expression.
> "Huh? When did we get here? What happened?"
> "Hm? We just made it. Is something wrong?"
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> "There was something in the bush. Something yellow and taboo? And now suddenly we're here? Did I black out?"
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> "There was something in the bush. Something yellow and taboo? And now suddenly we're here? Did I black out?"
> "Hm... we made it safe and sound, Mayumi. Do you need some time to relax?"
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> "I...I don't know. Maybe. Probably. I feel like I'm losing my mind...but I can't just relax and become fully complacent when I need to keep you guarded."
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> "I...I don't know. Maybe. Probably. I feel like I'm losing my mind...but I can't just relax and become fully complacent when I need to keep you guarded."
> "There isn't much danger in here. Why do you think all the human's are gathered here? "
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> "That's true...but I still felt that horrible feeling from coming here, and now a portion of my memory is gone. I don't know how safe that really is."
> "...Can you order me to relax, Lady Keiki? Please?"
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> "That's true...but I still felt that horrible feeling from coming here, and now a portion of my memory is gone. I don't know how safe that really is."
> "...Can you order me to relax, Lady Keiki? Please?"
> "We'll go confront it if you would like that."
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> "If you are simply asking my opinion, I would very much not like to go back to whatever was in that bush. But if you are ordering me to return there, then I will do so."
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> "If you are simply asking my opinion, I would very much not like to go back to whatever was in that bush. But if you are ordering me to return there, then I will do so."
> Keiki pouts, seemingly upset..
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> Look suddenly panicked for entirely new reasons.
> "I-I mean, I will gladly go back there for you, Lady Keiki! I'm sorry! Please forgive my insolence!"
> Give several rapid apology bows.
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> Look suddenly panicked for entirely new reasons.
> "I-I mean, I will gladly go back there for you, Lady Keiki! I'm sorry! Please forgive my insolence!"
> Give several rapid apology bows.
> "No. Let's just continue what we were doing before..." Keiki decides. "It didn't leave a scar on you, did it?"
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> Look over ourselves for any unusual marks.
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> Look over ourselves for any unusual marks.
> You check... But you seem uninjured. Unless it's somewhere that should be more guarded?
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> ...Check some of the more guarded locations as best we can without exposing ourself in public.
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> ...Check some of the more guarded locations as best we can without exposing ourself in public.
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> Still no abnormalities or new gaps in the usual smoothness.
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> "Not that I can see, from what I can reasonably investigate in public."
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> "Not that I can see, from what I can reasonably investigate in public."
> "I mean mentally. That it left a mark like that."
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> "Oh. ...I don't know how to check that."
> Offer the top of my head toward Lady Keiki.
> "Do you wish to crack my head open so you can check for one?"
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> "Oh. ...I don't know how to check that."
> Offer the top of my head toward Lady Keiki.
> "Do you wish to crack my head open so you can check for one?"
> "That won't be necessary." Keiki says, looking less unhappy. Did that make her feel better?
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> Nod.
> "As you wish, Lady Keiki. In that case, it would seem you can resume your journey."
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> Nod.
> "As you wish, Lady Keiki. In that case, it would seem you can resume your journey."
> "It's yours too."
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> "Of course. I go where you go."
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> "Of course. I go where you go."
> You do still know the purpose of this outing, right?" Keiki starts back for the path you've now taken twice.
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> How is that human man doing?
> "Um...if I'm being honest, Lady Keiki, I am no longer sure. I am here to understand humans more, but we're leaving where the humans are and going somewhere humans aren't. I am not questioning your decision-making, of course, I am simply unable to entirely reconcile the information presented to me."
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> How is that human man doing?
> "Um...if I'm being honest, Lady Keiki, I am no longer sure. I am here to understand humans more, but we're leaving where the humans are and going somewhere humans aren't. I am not questioning your decision-making, of course, I am simply unable to entirely reconcile the information presented to me."
> The man seems to be going along his way in the village.
> "Ah. That's because we're headed for another God's shrine." Keiki answers. "I heard it's up on the mountain, yet many humans still visit it somehow. Wouldn't you like to know how they're managing to have humans go to such lengths?"
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> Follow if we haven't started already.
> "Oh! That is quite unusual! Especially with how scared of the tengu that human was. You're so smart, Lady Keiki! No wonder you have the finest figure in the lands."
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> Follow if we haven't started already.
> "Oh! That is quite unusual! Especially with how scared of the tengu that human was. You're so smart, Lady Keiki! No wonder you have the finest figure in the lands."
> You follow along.
> "Hey, those two have nothing to do with each other. I'm glad I have you around to make use of them."
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> "I am always honored to receive your knowledge and behold your figure. Please do these things as much as you like if it makes you happy."
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> "I am always honored to receive your knowledge and behold your figure. Please do these things as much as you like if it makes you happy."
> "On that note, do you think you'd be able to reach me if you were hindered? Like, say a tengu captured you?
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> Do we have any long-distance communication abilities? Beyond, like, basic shouting, of course.
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> Do we have any long-distance communication abilities? Beyond, like, basic shouting, of course.
> You don't have any you're aware of.
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> "I could yell really loud, I guess."
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> "I could yell really loud, I guess."
> "That wouldn't free you though. Hmm..."
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> "I could always defeat them in combat..."
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> "I could always defeat them in combat..."
> "Of course...." Keiki sounds unsure?
> You're out of the village. That bush is in the distance, but it doesn't feel nearly as worrying.
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> "I'm afraid I can't think of anything else I might be able to do. I suppose the best course of action is to not get captured in the first place."
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> "I'm afraid I can't think of anything else I might be able to do. I suppose the best course of action is to not get captured in the first place."
> "Hm...I see..." Keiki seems worried.
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> "Hmm...I could also try to befriend any tengu I come across. Surely they're not mindlessly malevolent."
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> "Hmm...I could also try to befriend any tengu I come across. Surely they're not mindlessly malevolent."
> "Ah. Making a friend out of one of them might make getting to the shrine much easier. For idea Mayumi!"
> Seems like there's an upcoming forest near the bottom of this mountain.
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> Smile.
> "Thank you, Lady Keiki."
> Have a look around what we can see of the forest for any tengu, or for any other suspicious activity, like...mysterious rustling bushes...
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> Smile.
> "Thank you, Lady Keiki."
> Have a look around what we can see of the forest for any tengu, or for any other suspicious activity, like...mysterious rustling bushes...
> You scan the area... nothing around yet...
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> Are headpats a thing Lady Keiki does?
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> Are headpats a thing Lady Keiki does?
> Yes. She's placed her hand on your head in praise before.
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> "Hmm...no hostiles or suspicious activity so far. Maybe everyone on the mountain is busy. Or asleep?"
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> "Hmm...no hostiles or suspicious activity so far. Maybe everyone on the mountain is busy. Or asleep?"
> "Maybe we're allowed through. Hmm, I guess they can tell I'm a goddess~" Keiki smiles.
> "Please don't continue this way." You hear a voice behind you, despite not seeing anyone prior to now. "That way is off limits to outsiders."
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> !!!!!
> Quick, whip around with our weapon brandished and find the source of that voice!
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> !!!!!
> Quick, whip around with our weapon brandished and find the source of that voice!
> You turn swiftly, immediately-
> being disarmed!?
> "Turn back if you're planning on causing trouble." The wolf-like woman points back towards the village.
> Your weapon is a bit too far to try Defend with at this distance...
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> Is this a tengu???
> Position ourselves between Lady Keiki and the wolf woman, with our arms open to cover as much space as we can.
> "We have no intention of causing trouble with those that do not pick fights with us!"
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> Is this a tengu???
> Position ourselves between Lady Keiki and the wolf woman, with our arms open to cover as much space as we can.
> "We have no intention of causing trouble with those that do not pick fights with us!"
> "You drew a weapon first." The woman says.
> "We aren't heading back." Keiki explains.
"We would-"
> "Then you choose to resist. If we can't send you back, we'll capture you and see what our boss says." The tengu prepares for battle.
> Interrupting lady Haniyasushin like that...
>_
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> Point angrily at the wolf.
> "Do not interrupt Lady Keiki!"
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> Point angrily at the wolf.
> "Do not interrupt Lady Keiki!"
> "You're the ones trespassing first."
> The wolf girl scatters danmaku your way. Looks like this will be a fight... you hardly have time to dodge this close. And Keiki is still behind you.
>_
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> Do we have any defensive options?
> Have we ever carried Lady Keiki?
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> Do we have any defensive options?
> Have we ever carried Lady Keiki?
> Your body? Maybe. It should be durable enough for a lot.
> Yes.
>_
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> Would we have enough time to scoop Lady Keiki up and then turn back around and examine the bullet pattern? Or is it coming for us too quickly?
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> Would we have enough time to scoop Lady Keiki up and then turn back around and examine the bullet pattern? Or is it coming for us too quickly?
> Too quick and close.
>_
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> "Stay behind me, Lady Keiki!"
> Move ourselves back so we're right in front of Lady Keiki, and brace ourselves for impact. Our top priority should be making sure Lady Keiki doesn't get hit by a single bullet, even if it means we eat a whole bunch of them.
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> "Stay behind me, Lady Keiki!"
> Move ourselves back so we're right in front of Lady Keiki, and brace ourselves for impact. Our top priority should be making sure Lady Keiki doesn't get hit by a single bullet, even if it means we eat a whole bunch of them.
> You take the attack in a pattern of a claw to guard Keiki.
> This is nothing. You can take this fifty times over.
> The wolf charges for you, running up in an obvious manner
>_
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> Is she still firing bullets, brandishing her sword, or both?
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> Is she still firing bullets, brandishing her sword, or both?
> Neither. She's bare handed.
>_
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> Get our hands ready to grab, and then charge at the woman, grappling her hands in ours and attempting to wrestle her to the ground.
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> Get our hands ready to grab, and then charge at the woman, grappling her hands in ours and attempting to wrestle her to the ground.
> You get ready.
> the woman skids to a stop, locking up more dirt than you'd expect such to make, and jumping away-
> However, you grab onto her and slam her down with the opportunity, which she definitely didn't seem to expect.
>_
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> How much wrestling/grappling experience do we have?
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> How much wrestling/grappling experience do we have?
> Not much, but you should be strong enough to manage any sort of grab you can think of.
>_
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> Are we currently grabbing her hands?
> Is she on the ground on her back?
> Are we more or less lying on top of her? If not, what position are we in relative to her?
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> Are we currently grabbing her hands?
> Is she on the ground on her back?
> Are we more or less lying on top of her? If not, what position are we in relative to her?
> No.
> Yes.
> No
> You're standing above her, having caught her foot before she could get out of range.
>_
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> What is she wearing on her feet?
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> What is she wearing on her feet?
> Nothing.
>_
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> Shift our grip on her foot so we slot her ankle in the crook of our elbow, then tightly hold that arm up against our body so her ankle is pinned to our torso.
> "Please forgive me, wolf warrior!"
> Then use our other hand and begin energetically tickling the bottom of her foot.
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> Shift our grip on her foot so we slot her ankle in the crook of our elbow, then tightly hold that arm up against our body so her ankle is pinned to our torso.
> "Please forgive me, wolf warrior!"
> Then use our other hand and begin energetically tickling the bottom of her foot.
> You start to massage- no, the "not massage". Tickle, the wolf.
> "I'll a-Ahaha! What are you- ahahaha" the wolf girl struggles, landing a kick against your face.
> Weak.. You have her competely at your mercy!
>_
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> With our tickling hand, grab her other foot as it kicks us in the face.
> Force the ankle attached to this newly-grabbed foot over and slide it under our pinning arm until it is next to her already-pinned ankle, so that we have both of her ankles pinned against our body with her feet as close to each other as we can manage.
> Then resume energetically ticking both of her feet, spreading our free hand wide enough to get at them both.
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> With our tickling hand, grab her other foot as it kicks us in the face.
> Force the ankle attached to this newly-grabbed foot over and slide it under our pinning arm until it is next to her already-pinned ankle, so that we have both of her ankles pinned against our body with her feet as close to each other as we can manage.
> Then resume energetically ticking both of her feet, spreading our free hand wide enough to get at them both.
> You restrict her other leg and start tickling it, too.
> she holds onto the ground, as if trying to pull herself away, but clearly can't overpower you.
> "H-Hehaha! Help!"
> You hear rustling nearby.
>_
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> Continue tickling in the background of all other actions.
> Speak down at the wolf on the ground: "Surrender and I will stop!"
> Look over at the rustling.
> "Watch out, Lady Keiki! Keep behind me!"
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> Continue tickling in the background of all other actions.
> Speak down at the wolf on the ground: "Surrender and I will stop!"
> Look over at the rustling.
> "Watch out, Lady Keiki! Keep behind me!"
> It's another wolf girl, similar in appearance to this one.
> "G-Get the other one!" The one in your grasp shouts between laughing.
> The other wolf girl starts for Keiki.
> "Can we just explain?" Keiki asks.
>_
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> !!!
> "Stop!"
> Dragging our current captive over, get between the newcomer and Lady Keiki!
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> !!!
> "Stop!"
> Dragging our current captive over, get between the newcomer and Lady Keiki!
> You rush over, finding that she's stopped well before reaching her.
> "Then explain why you're trespassing and fighting."
> "We wanted to go to the shrine on this mountain, but my subordinate drew her weapon to defend me from a sudden appearance. That appearance was your friend there, who didn't let us explain."
> "The shrine? Pardon us, but you're really on the wrong way. You can't just go up the mountain any way. There's a route that people are free to take, so long as they stay on it." The woman says. "But, even so, I can't excuse assaulting one of us, especially when you drew a weapon first."
>_
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> What are we made of?
> How flexible are we?
> How large or small are these wolves compared to us?
> "I only drew it in response to an ambush! Was I supposed to assume whoever suddenly appeared behind me did not have one of their own?"
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> What are we made of?
> How flexible are we?
> How large or small are these wolves compared to us?
> "I only drew it in response to an ambush! Was I supposed to assume whoever suddenly appeared behind me did not have one of their own?"
> You never questioned.
> You haven't tried to test your stretching limits.
> They're bigger.
> "This is getting very troublesome... Mayumi, can you knock both of them out?" Keiki asks.
>_
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> Grimace a bit.
> "...I certainly can...Even despite all this, I was still trying to not cause harm, in the hopes we could still build a friendship. But if you wish it, Lady Keiki, it will be done."
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> Grimace a bit.
> "...I could...Even with all this, I was still trying to not cause harm, in the hopes we could still build a friendship. But if you wish it, Lady Keiki, it will be done."
> "These two clearly have other intentions, given peace was perfectly attainable. Don't go easy, they aren't humans. That's an order."
> "So you won't play nice huh?" The unrestricted tengu backs up. "Then don't play around either Amai."
> The Tengu in your grasp grits her teeth, starting to pull herself up towards you despite your grasp on her.
>_
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> Is the tengu bending herself at the waist like she is doing a sit-up to get up to us? Or is she moving upward in a different manner?
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> Is the tengu bending herself at the waist like she is doing a sit-up to get up to us? Or is she moving upward in a different manner?
> Yes to the first
>_
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> We don't happen to have, like, a door built into our body used for storage, do we?
> "By your command, Lady Keiki."
> Look this 'Amai' in the eyes and nod with a serious look while stopping the tickling.
> "Let us commence, wolf warrior!"
> Grab the outer pinned ankle with our free hand.
> Slide our pinning arm across her ankles so that our pinning hand is able to grab her other ankle.
> Begin swinging the wolf around by the ankles by spinning in place and extending our arms once we're able.
-
> We don't happen to have, like, a door built into our body used for storage, do we?
> "By your command, Lady Keiki."
> Look this 'Amai' in the eyes and nod with a serious look while stopping the tickling.
> "Let us commence, wolf warrior!"
> Grab the outer pinned ankle with our free hand.
> Slide our pinning arm across her ankles so that our pinning hand is able to grab her other ankle.
> Begin swinging the wolf around by the ankles by spinning in place and extending our arms once we're able.
> No.
> You grab her ankles in both arms close together, starting to spin around with her.
> The wolf girl stops trying to reach up to you, and seems helpless to stop your maneuver.
> You can't tell what's going on at keikis side now, however.
>_
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> Do we know if Lady Keiki is capable of reshaping us on the fly?
> Can we at least briefly see Lady Keiki and that other wolf as we spin around?
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> Do we know if Lady Keiki is capable of reshaping us on the fly?
> Can we at least briefly see Lady Keiki and that other wolf as we spin around?
> She should be able to.
> Yes.
>_
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> Spin the wolf we have a few more times to build up some speed, while keeping track of where and when we see the other wolf while spinning and doing some mental calculations in our head based on that.
> After several spins to build up the proper speed and get the appropriate visual data points, fling the wolf we're holding toward the other wolf.
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> Spin the wolf we have a few more times to build up some speed, while keeping track of where and when we see the other wolf while spinning and doing some mental calculations in our head based on that.
> After several spins to build up the proper speed and get the appropriate visual data points, fling the wolf we're holding toward the other wolf.
> She seems to be having a standoff with Lady Keiki?
> You toss the wolf towards the other.
> "That-" you hear the other wolf, before the thrown one slams into her, and into the ground.
> ...
> into? Not onto?
> "Seems she was waiting for me to make the first move." Keiki says.
>_
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> Did both wolves disappear into the ground?
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> Did both wolves disappear into the ground?
> Yes.
>_
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> Run over to our downed weapon and retrieve it. (If we have someplace on our person that we can put it so we're carrying it without holding it, put it there.)
> Then hurry back to Lady Keiki.
> "Did they...dissolve into the earth?"
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> Run over to our downed weapon and retrieve it. (If we have someplace on our person that we can put it so we're carrying it without holding it, put it there.)
> Then hurry back to Lady Keiki.
> "Did they...dissolve into the earth?"
> You head to your weapon, grabbing it as the ground starts to rumble.
> Before you can reach Keiki, water suddenly bursts out from underneath her, sending her into-
> Ah, she dodged gracefully. Wonderful.
> "That's hot!" Keiki comments, recovering from her fumble- er, getting ready to evade gracefully again.
>_
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> Nope nope nope, can't have that!
> Dash over to Lady Keiki, scoop her up as elegantly as she warrants, and make a break for it!
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> Nope nope nope, can't have that!
> Dash over to Lady Keiki, scoop her up as elegantly as she warrants, and make a break for it!
> You dash over, lifting Keiki up as water from the eruption falls down on you two. It's still hot, but not terrible.
> You start to run from the area, but it's still rumbling underneath you.
>_
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> "Apologies, Lady Keiki!"
> Dart to the left to avoid continuing in a straight line for too long and getting predictable.
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> "Apologies, Lady Keiki!"
> Dart to the left to avoid continuing in a straight line for too long and getting predictable.
> You dart left, and soon, the rumbling seems to stop.
>_
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> Return to running in the direction we were going previously.
> Have a look at where we're going.
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> Return to running in the direction we were going previously.
> Have a look at where we're going.
>You get back on track.
> It's mostly trees, but not a forest.
>_
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> Is there any sort of clear or obvious path up the mountain?
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> Is there any sort of clear or obvious path up the mountain?
> There isn't.
>_
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> Slow down.
> "My apologies, Lady Keiki. I had hoped we'd come across the route people are free to take, but it appears I have gotten us lost instead..."
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> Slow down.
> "My apologies, Lady Keiki. I had hoped we'd come across the route people are free to take, but it appears I have gotten us lost instead..."
> "And let them escape." Keiki says, clearly upset. "Stopping them from making more of a commotion is why I said to knock them out..."
>_
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> "I'm sorry...I didn't know what to do once they dissolved into the ground."
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> "I'm sorry...I didn't know what to do once they dissolved into the ground."
> "I believe you could've dug them out."
>_
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> Do we have any digging tools?
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> Do we have any digging tools?
> No.
>_
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> Stop.
> "I can certainly try."
> Reverse direction and begin heading back the other way.
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> Stop.
> "I can certainly try."
> Reverse direction and begin heading back the other way.
>You start the other way. But this doesn't look like where you came from.
> "I doubt they stuck around..."
>_
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> Look around to find where we came from.
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> Look around to find where we came from.
> You look around...
> Maybe it was this way?
>_
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> "...Um...Which...way did we come from...?"
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> "...Um...Which...way did we come from...?"
> "We-... I'm not quite sure..." Keiki responds.
>_
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> Stop.
> Look around at the ground for any vibrations or other unusual happenings.
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> Stop.
> Look around at the ground for any vibrations or other unusual happenings.
> Nothing... but approaching foot steps... a lot.
>_
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> "Oh, that could be bad..."
> Listen to where the footsteps are coming from. Then set Lady Keiki down so that she's behind us relative to the footsteps, and turn back and face the footsteps.
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> "Oh, that could be bad..."
> Listen to where the footsteps are coming from. Then set Lady Keiki down so that she's behind us relative to the footsteps, and turn back and face the footsteps.
> You set Keiki down and guard her.
> Its..It's... non animal-looking ladies. Just 4 of them.
> "There you are..." one of them speaks. "You didn't already get in trouble with the tengu, did you?"
> "I think they did. I can hear some coming."
>_
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> Do any of them look familiar?
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> Do any of them look familiar?
> You don't believe so...
>_
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> "They overreacted to an unreasonable degree. But, um, yes, I'm currently on their bad side."
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> "They overreacted to an unreasonable degree. But, um, yes, I'm currently on their bad side."
> "We'll handle it..."
> "... hey." One of them finally speaks up. "Aren't you-"
> Before she can continue, you're set upon by now of the animal trait people.
> "Are you guys here to mess with another of the shrine goers?" Two of the girls cross their arms.
> "We've gotten reports that these two infiltrated far off the allowed path and assaulted two of our tengu." Another wolf girl speaks.
>_
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> "We got ambushed from behind! And how are we supposed to know where's approved and where isn't?"
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> "We got ambushed from behind! And how are we supposed to know where's approved and where isn't?"
> "There was no ambush. You just got startled by their sudden appearance." A bird-like girl says. "You drew your weapon at them, and they worked quickly to neutralize it."
> "Well said Hatate. And we even have proof too. Boss will be happy hearing about our managing to defend the mountain this time."
> "Hang on. That's... not fair." One of the four on your side complains.
>_
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> "How am I supposed to take a sudden appearance behind me as anything other than an ambush? Am I supposed to assume someone that's been hiding from me and then sneaks up behind me has no intention of slipping a blade between my ribs?"
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> "How am I supposed to take a sudden appearance behind me as anything other than an ambush? Am I supposed to assume someone that's been hiding from me and then sneaks up behind me has no intention of slipping a blade between my ribs?"
> "Calmly. If someone had I'll intentions, would they speak before they acted?" The tengu questions.
> "What do we have here?" There's a sudden voice, and all of thr Tengu spin around, weapons drawn.
> The voice belongs to a tall woman... no, big is more appropriate.
> "Look at the pots calling the kettle black..." one of the four on your side crosses her arms.
> "We're doing our job to protect our mountain!" One of the wolves speaks.
> "Erm, this isn't the time to say-"
> "Your mountain huh?" The big woman questions, leaning forward in the air a bit. "That includes attacking my potential followers, let alone visitors who take the heavy trek up to my shrine?"
> "Your... oh..." The wolf that spoke out pauses, turning towards one of the other Tengu. "Is... this t-"
> "Yasaka Kanako. Goddess of the Moriya Shrine." The woman introduces herself.
> You can see the aforementioned "Hatate" and the other tengu that praised her glaring at one of your 4 saviors.
>_
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> "What do we have here?" There's a sudden voice, and all of thr Tengu spin around, weapons drawn.
> Briefly smirk when this happens, but make sure it is dropped by the time the newcomer introduces herself.
> Turn to Lady Keiki.
> "Lady Keiki, is this who you wished to meet?"
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> Briefly smirk when this happens, but make sure it is dropped by the time the newcomer introduces herself.
> Turn to Lady Keiki.
> "Lady Keiki, is this who you wished to meet?"
> "If she is the goddess of the shrine, then yes."
> "Just as you all got defensive for your land, this woman likely did so for her travel partner."
> "I'd just be upset if you attacked a visitor of mine, but attacking them because they wanted to protect one another as well?" Kanako questions.
> "We also tried to explain ourselves, but they wouldn't hear it. And even when they did listen, they still kept attacking!" Keiki says.
> "Is this true?" Kanako questions.
> "Aya can-" hatate looks around, finding that the tengu that praised her has vanished. "...W-We'll make sure the tengu that caused this problem are disciplined for their behavior..."
>_
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> "...Wait."
> Point to Hatate.
> "...If they were truly honestly acting in defense of their land, then please do not discipline them too harshly. The execution being poor does not mean the intent was unsound."
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> "...Wait."
> Point to Hatate.
> "...If they were truly honestly acting in defense of their land, then please do not discipline them too harshly. The execution being poor does not mean the intent was unsound."
> "It's nice to hear that you aren't too poorly affected by this. But, other visitors might not feel the same way. They may even stay away from the mountain out of being disrespected, or fear of this happening again." Kanako explains. "A simple meeting with Lord Tenma will straighten everything out."
> "Please don't. We're not so untrustworthy that you can't allow us to make up for our mistake, are we?" Hatate questions.
> "You do have plenty of troops. Well, I hope they satisfy you two well, then. See you soon. I'll be done with my business by the time you get up to my shrine."
> The goddess disappears...
>_
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> Look at 'Hatate', then any other tengu still present, then our impromptu allies, and then finally Lady Keiki.
> "...Um...what should we do now, Lady Keiki? I...kind of can't help feeling a little sad about what was discussed here, even if it was to our benefit..."
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> Look at 'Hatate', then any other tengu still present, then our impromptu allies, and then finally Lady Keiki.
> "...Um...what should we do now, Lady Keiki? I...kind of can't help feeling a little sad about what was discussed here, even if it was to our benefit..."
> Hatate appears very distressed and sad.
> "Y-You can have a rest Hatate. I'll do what I can." One of the wolves says.
> "Thanks..."
> Hatate flies off.
> "I suppose we continue up. Though I wonder where those two that caused this problem are." Keiki considers.
>_
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> "They did just kind of vanish, didn't they? I've been wondering that myself."
> If Lady Keiki moves onward, follow her, thanking our impromptu allies for their help if they don't follow with us.
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> "They did just kind of vanish, didn't they? I've been wondering that myself."
> If Lady Keiki moves onward, follow her, thanking our impromptu allies for their help if they don't follow with us.
> "Hey, where are the two that caused this problem?" Keiki asks the wolf tengu.
> "Sorry, I don't know. Even if I did, we can't tell that sort of information."
> "We'll complain to that Kanako person, then."
> "Feel free to if it helps ease your mind." The wolf tengu is unshaken.
> "Hmph... never mind. Just lead us to the shrine."
> The wolf tengu starts to lead, gesturing for you to follow.
>_
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> Wave to our impromptu allies.
> "Thank you all for your assistance. Will you be joining us, or do you have your own business?"
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> Wave to our impromptu allies.
> "Thank you all for your assistance. Will you be joining us, or do you have your own business?"
> "We're going back down." Two speak.
> "We were heading back up to my shrine anyways." One of the other two says, following alongside the remaining one.
>_
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> Nod.
> "Very well."
> Follow the guide wolf.
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> Nod.
> "Very well."
> Follow the guide wolf.
> You follow as everyone keeps quiet...
>_
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> Of the two impromptu allies that stuck with us, look to the one who said they'd travel with us.
> "So, you said 'your' shrine?"
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> Of the two impromptu allies that stuck with us, look to the one who said they'd travel with us.
> "So, you said 'your' shrine?"
> Two of the four are still following.
> "Yes. I'm the shrine maiden there." She introduces herself. "Sanae."
>_
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> Nod.
> "I am Mayumi Joutouguu, lance corporal for Lady Keiki Haniyasushin."
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> Nod.
> "I am Mayumi Joutouguu, lance corporal for Lady Keiki Haniyasushin."
> "And that's me. No one special. We caused a bit of trouble for you and your shrine..." Keiki says "We're sorry."
>_
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> Look at Lady Keiki in shock.
> "'No one special'? Nothing could be further from the truth! Do you require me to read the Joutouguu List of Seven Thousand, Three Hundred, Forty-Eight Reasons Why Lady Keiki Is The Greatest?"
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> Look at Lady Keiki in shock.
> "'No one special'? Nothing could be further from the truth! Do you require me to read the Joutouguu List of Seven Thousand, Three Hundred, Forty-Eight Reasons Why Lady Keiki Is The Greatest?"
> "Please don't..."
> "You're a Goddess, aren't you?" Sanae questions. "I can tell. Why are you interested in our shrine? Are you thinking of being a part of it?"
> "No, nothing major like that."
>_
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> Hmm, the list must not be long enough. We'll have to add to it.
> Dwell on what we can add to that list while Lady Keiki conducts her business with this woman.
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> Hmm, the list must not be long enough. We'll have to add to it.
> Dwell on what we can add to that list while Lady Keiki conducts her business with this woman.
> Well, it looks like she already made friends with a goddess and her shrine maiden without even trying....
> "Business?"
> Keiki shakes her head.
> "It's just something I'm curious about. Like how you get worshipers and visitors to, well, visit, when the path to it is like this..."
>_
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> That's seven thousand, three hundred, forty-nine! Excellent.
> "In general, we wish to learn about humans more, and this is one of the more curious aspects of their existence here."
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> That's seven thousand, three hundred, forty-nine! Excellent.
> "In general, we wish to learn about humans more, and this is one of the more curious aspects of their existence here."
> "It's curious? Well, we've been trying to make it more accessible, but it's hard to keep them from getting curious about the rest of the mountain. There's the Hakurei Shrine and such, but that-"
> "Hakurei? As in Reimu?" Keiki questions.
>_
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> ! We know that name! That's...not a name with the best of memories...
> Widen our eyes a bit and stiffen some, but say nothing and let this person continue.
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> ! We know that name! That's...not a name with the best of memories...
> Widen our eyes a bit and stiffen some, but say nothing and let this person continue.
> "Yes. I'm sure everyone knows about her... you'd think she'd be visited more than us, but that is part of the reason she isn't.."
> "Huh?" Keiki questions.
>_
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> "Were we supposed to visit her? Did she intend on apologizing for blemishing Lady Keiki?"
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> "Were we supposed to visit her? Did she intend on apologizing for blemishing Lady Keiki?"
> "I mean human visitors. She usually gets youkai visitors. Especially one's she bests in danmaku, usually after incidents."
>_
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> Look to Lady Keiki.
> "I suppose you were to receive an apology, Lady Keiki. I think we should look into that when we are able. But I will defer to your judgment, of course."
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> Look to Lady Keiki.
> "I suppose you were to receive an apology, Lady Keiki. I think we should look into that when we are able. But I will defer to your judgment, of course."
> "If this is about an incident or something, it's pretty petty to come all the way to Reimu just for an apology." Sanae speaks. "Besides, she usually has her hands full with other people bothering her."
> "I suppose we can keep our focus on the task at hand..." Keiki considers.
>_
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> Frown a bit.
> "Perhaps if we made a trip specifically for it, but there's nothing petty about seeking an apology for offenses if we're in the area anyway. Surely you would seek the same if someone came along and beat up your goddess for no reason."
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> Frown a bit.
> "Perhaps if we made a trip specifically for it, but there's nothing petty about seeking an apology for offenses if we're in the area anyway. Surely you would seek the same if someone came along and beat up your goddess for no reason."
> "Well, she did have a reason... we did that poorly..." Sanae says. "But holding grudges doesn't do anyone good. Lady Suwako, for example, insists she's just trying to keep a certain someone from doing a specific thing that upsets her, rather than fighting them over it in revenge."
>_
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> "Hm. Well, if Lady Keiki deems her worthy of forgiveness, then I will gladly do so. I cannot deny the social benefits to forgiveness that you cite."
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> "Hm. Well, if Lady Keiki deems her worthy of forgiveness, then I will gladly do so. I cannot deny the social benefits to forgiveness that you cite."
> "There's even more that I haven't listed as well. Especially if you're publicly known."
> "Right. It's dangerous to act out when you're well known..." Keiki agrees.
>_
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> Were we 'acting out' when that shrine maiden showed up?
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> Were we 'acting out' when that shrine maiden showed up?
> You don't believe so.
>_
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> "I will keep this in mind if I ever act out or am well-known, then."
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> "I will keep this in mind if I ever act out or am well-known, then."
> "I think you'll be fine."
> "Yeah, might just be the Tengu trying nit to screw up or something." Sanae considers.
> "Almost there." The wolf tengu guiding you speaks.
>_
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> Nod silently to the wolf while continuing to guard Lady Keiki on our way.
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> Nod silently to the wolf while continuing to guard Lady Keiki on our way.
> You continue quietly...
> "Here's our shrine." Sanae introduces, as you come up to, well, a shrine.
> Theres a few people outside here. The shrine is big, but you wouldn't call it grand.
>_