Maidens of the Kaleidoscope
~Beyond the Border~ => Rumia's Party Games => Topic started by: Neovereign on February 22, 2020, 08:27:43 AM
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> You are Koakuma, Lesser Devil. You are employed as the assistant to a library, owned by Patchouli Knowledge. Here, in the Scarlet Devil Mansion, you've spent most of your time. Your worth hasn't been much more than the fairies that work here as maids, though Patchouli does acknowledge you more.
> You hail from Makai, and are likely a creation made by Shinki, the Goddess of Makai. Your main ability seems to be absorbing energy, usually from activities like fighting. You have others though, such as making a double of yourself and basic elemental magic. None near Patchouli's level, however...
> Something isn't right... You've felt this all before...
> Your morning has started off... strange... First, you woke up to an outlandish note in many different writing styles, explaining that Patchouli was kidnapped, and that the captor, or at least whoever wrote the note, wants you to overthrow Remilia.
> Second, the note actually seems to be true so far. Patchouli hasn't been seen anywhere in the library, nor by any of the fairy maids. You've just finished your own search of the library having found further duplicates of the note in your room... However, you seem to have less now, only possessing 3 notes...
> Definitely. You might need to Wake Up... It's never that easy... right? Maybe you could just... try? To simply "Wake Up"
> You are in your small room within the Scarlet Devil Mansion's Library. You're dressed in your usual. A black skirt and vest with a white shirt underneath, and a red tie between them.
>_
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For anyone that browsed the previous iteration of the forum, this is not necessarily a simple reboot of the previous Koakuma Quest. I have been intentionally holding off so as to not dominate this game; even with this post, I do hope others participate in this game.
> Inventory
> Relationships
> Notable Past Conquests
> Time of day
> Examine our figure in detail.
> What happened to the other notes we found?
As requested...
> Wake up
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For anyone that browsed the previous iteration of the forum, this is not necessarily a simple reboot of the previous Koakuma Quest. I have been intentionally holding off so as to not dominate this game; even with this post, I do hope others participate in this game.
> Inventory
> Relationships
> Notable Past Conquests
> Time of day
> Examine our figure in detail.
> What happened to the other notes we found?
As requested...
> Wake up
> You come to, recalling everything that has already happened.
> And yet, your surroundings don't change... Despite being through everything today and even further, you still stand here now.
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> What do we remember?
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> What do we remember?
> That Patchouli has been kidnapped, and who did it in the first place...
>_
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> Blink in confusion at these thoughts.
> Check the time.
> Check our internal energies for anything abnormal.
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> Last thing Patchouli did that we know of? Any kind of suspicious acquaintances of her that could maybe be suspected? Well, besides the burglar...
> A bit aside from the topic at hand, how are our quarters like?
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> Blink in confusion at these thoughts.
> Check the time.
> Check our internal energies for anything abnormal.
> It's still early morning. You're probably not the first up, though.
> Nothing seems abnormal with yourself...
> Last thing Patchouli did that we know of? Any kind of suspicious acquaintances of her that could maybe be suspected? Well, besides the burglar...
> A bit aside from the topic at hand, how are our quarters like?
> She hasn't been doing anything apart from the usual lately. Though the "Visits" haven't been very frequent recently either.
> You have a simple room all to yourself~. It's... admittedly, very small, but bigger than a bathroom! Your bed takes up a lot of space, but there are "sections" of the room that you have. Your bed takes up less than half of the room. You have a corner and wall for things you'd need to get out of bed to do. The space between that and your bed holds your closet. On the other side of the room is the door into your room, and space that you've left open so as to fit something else when you decide on it.
> It's cozy.
>_
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> Is Remilia no longer inside us, then?
> Do we remember Marisa blasting a hole in the library wall while we were previously looking for Patchouli?
> If so, hurry out of our room and head to the part of the wall she destroyed.
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> That is, if any of those events happened at all.
> That said, what clues have we gathered so far that aren't simply the notes, if any? Do other notable residents from the mansion know about the disappearance of our Patche?
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> Is Remilia no longer inside us, then?
> Do we remember Marisa blasting a hole in the library wall while we were previously looking for Patchouli?
> If so, hurry out of our room and head to the part of the wall she destroyed.
> That is, if any of those events happened at all.
> That said, what clues have we gathered so far that aren't simply the notes, if any? Do other notable residents from the mansion know about the disappearance of our Patche?
> You have no recollection of such.
> You do remember that, however...
> Clues you have come to know just now, or prior? If the latter, there are only the notes, and you wouldn't suspect Patchouli to be gone at all otherwise, since you haven't read them...
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> Any past events too. Maybe something that has happened, but slipped under our noses as something mundane might have been something that could lead us to the culprit or Patchouli's whereabouts?
> What is the text of the notes exactly?
> Move outside the room while at it, storing the three notes in our pockets when done reading them. We aren't going to manage much by staying in our quarters.
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> Do we have a tail? Let it hang free if so.
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> Do we have a tail? Let it hang free if so.
> Your tail usually rests freely.
> Any past events too. Maybe something that has happened, but slipped under our noses as something mundane might have been something that could lead us to the culprit or Patchouli's whereabouts?
> What is the text of the notes exactly?
> Move outside the room while at it, storing the three notes in our pockets when done reading them. We aren't going to manage much by staying in our quarters.
> You do note that the notes were revealed to be written by Flandre, and that she could likely be the suspect...
> You read the note, though you already know what it-
> "Things aren't always as you expect them to be. Don't get too comfortable♥"
> You blink, but the text from the note seems to be... back to what you foretold.
> "Good morning, my dear Koakuma. If you're reading this, thank you! You don't know how annoying it'd be if I had to make a bunch of copies and scatter them around your current residence in places that you would HAVE to read at least the big important bit. Actually... maybe you did skip reading it... In that case, I left some in other places too, in the end.
To be brief, I've kidnapped Patchouli Knowledge. She's in my possession.
Now that you know (hopefully), if you want her back you'll have to do a few things for me. First, overthrow Remilia Scarlet as the head of the Scarlet Devil Mansion. I'll contact you again in your success for the next part..."
> You head outside of your room, pocketing the notes.
>_
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I'm inclined to simply absorb Remilia again (being smarter about it this time) but iirc you weren't a huge fan of that approach, so I'll defer to you.
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//Considering I didn't followed the previous quest after a point, I am not exactly sure how much does stuff get carried over here to make it seem like a start, while still retaining elements from the previous one to not necessarily need to start all over with those plot routes.
That said...
> What did our investigation entailed, besides no sight of Patchouli and getting more notes? What were the affairs with other residents that lead us to find out Flandre wrote the notes, if any? Did we ever questioned her motives for such?
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//Considering I didn't followed the previous quest after a point, I am not exactly sure how much does stuff get carried over here to make it seem like a start, while still retaining elements from the previous one to not necessarily need to start all over with those plot routes.
That said...
> What did our investigation entailed, besides no sight of Patchouli and getting more notes? What were the affairs with other residents that lead us to find out Flandre wrote the notes, if any? Did we ever questioned her motives for such?
> It seemed like Flandre was bored and wanted to play a bit. As well as her wanting to gauge your ability.
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> Investigate the alleged hole in the wall that Alleged Marisa allegedly left.
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> ... So much for the notes being anything useful if Flandre just made them for the sake of it after she saw Patchouli was gone. Then again, she MIGHT have done it... for whatever reason.
> Does Remilia know about this? And how Flandre is culprit of the notes?
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> Investigate the alleged hole in the wall that Alleged Marisa allegedly left.
> ... So much for the notes being anything useful if Flandre just made them for the sake of it after she saw Patchouli was gone. Then again, she MIGHT have done it... for whatever reason.
> Does Remilia know about this? And how Flandre is culprit of the notes?
> You don't believe Remilia knows of either.
> You check for the hole that should be in the library...
> Yep... She's probably already in here somewhere...
>_
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> So there is a hole?
> Try closing our eyes and locating energies throughout the room.
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> Fairy maids around?
>> If such is not the case, any kind of weird sounds around? The echo of the library should help us realize Marisa's position if she is taking any books, and even more now that Patche is not around to stop her.
>> And, if it helps, try to locate the sounds when we close our eyes. That should help on that if nothing else really works.
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> So there is a hole?
> Try closing our eyes and locating energies throughout the room.
> Fairy maids around?
>> If such is not the case, any kind of weird sounds around? The echo of the library should help us realize Marisa's position if she is taking any books, and even more now that Patche is not around to stop her.
>> And, if it helps, try to locate the sounds when we close our eyes. That should help on that if nothing else really works.
> Yes.
> No fairy maids are near you immediately. You do hear some quiet steps far from your position. Though there are other steps too, such as closer towards your room. This doesn't help as much...
> You close your eyes and try to feel for energies. But nothing seems to be nearby and notable...
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> How long do energies stay once they happen? Does it vary, I assume?
> Do other people normally (or when they are magically proficient like Patchouli) exude energy, even when they are doing something as mundane as walking or... simply being there? If so, in the times Marisa has been around, did we got a feeling for her energies at those times and remember it?
> If we haven't to the above, then take flight for an eagle view of the site... as best as we can, anyway. Those shelves aren't exactly cooperative in this situation.
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> How long do energies stay once they happen? Does it vary, I assume?
> Do other people normally (or when they are magically proficient like Patchouli) exude energy, even when they are doing something as mundane as walking or... simply being there? If so, in the times Marisa has been around, did we got a feeling for her energies at those times and remember it?
> If we haven't to the above, then take flight for an eagle view of the site... as best as we can, anyway. Those shelves aren't exactly cooperative in this situation.
> Well, you can tell when they're moving if you find them. It's not like a radar that you have to ping again.
> To you, it's just sensing the energy within them. You don't think there's anyone alive you wouldn't be able to notice in this way, and even some dead aren't safe from you!
> Yes, you do remember Marisa's energies. For better or for worse...
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> Do we feel Marisa's energies amidst the crowd?
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> Do we feel Marisa's energies amidst the crowd?
> You don't feel any energies near you, but do hear people around in the library.
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> Anyone of interest, or just fairy maids?
> Do they seem to be congregated anywhere in particular?
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I'm inclined to simply absorb Remilia again (being smarter about it this time) but iirc you weren't a huge fan of that approach, so I'll defer to you.
//If by "smart " you are indicating coming to and improving upon a necessary, essential,low-revealing agreement,approval explanation and with a sort of plan with Remilia, we could all agree and could even try said improvements, at least moderately for starters balancement, as of the now and as of the parts directly-continued&carried-over frome the previous, on the now Archive-Forum,
" Koakuma Quest Stage 1" //
// More precisely this " early important RPG decision/actions/first effects" can be back-confronted there
, even if before I had taken part as a player but still fully read , between the period of past the beginning pages, and the initial Marisa-Event, and around the 1st half of the RPG topic //
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> Anyone of interest, or just fairy maids?
> Do they seem to be congregated anywhere in particular?
> You can only hear these sounds. No one is within sight, nor near enough to feel their energies.
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> Can we differ if those sounds are just footsteps, or voices? Or other kind?
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> Can we differ if those sounds are just footsteps, or voices? Or other kind?
> Just footsteps...
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> Head toward the footsteps.
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> General direction of these sounds, if we can find that out? If so, then head to where they-
//Or that works too :v
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> Head toward the footsteps.
> Which ones? The nearest? Those closer to your room? Those further away?
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I vote for closest to our room but will defer to your judgment.
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> Go on with that suggestion: closest to our room.
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> Go on with that suggestion: closest to our room.
I vote for closest to our room but will defer to your judgment.
> You check the sounds closest to your room...
> Its just a fairy maid browsing one of the shelves...
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> Drat.
> Try heading toward the footsteps that were originally far away.
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> Drat.
> Try heading toward the footsteps that were originally far away.
> You begin to do so, before hearing a few books hit the ground not too far from here....
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> ! Quickly, head to the sound of the falling books!
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> ! Quickly, head to the sound of the falling books!
> You pursue the source, finding a sack with books in it and a few books on the ground near it and the bookshelf.
>_
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> What energies are in the immediate vicinity?
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> Stick to the shelf's side, making sure that we aren't in plain sight of someone that might be at the corridor between both shelves.
> What can we hear?
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> Try and cross together the energy-sensing and hearing to sense if Marisa, since this is her style, is coming back here for the sack or going elsewhere.
> If she is coming back her emaining mostly-hidden by the shelf-side have our Danmaku-Aim ready to be steady&shoot to fire&nail her, especially within the zone around the sack, when
we catch her at her most difficult angle to dodge our attack before she spots us.
> If she is not coming in this direction, try and set a sort of pattern to her "trail and match it , as far as possible, to the "patrolling rounds" of the fairy maids in the Library, to deduce if right now, or soon, she could be come across one at a loc. we know.
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> What energies are in the immediate vicinity?
> Stick to the shelf's side, making sure that we aren't in plain sight of someone that might be at the corridor between both shelves.
> What can we hear?
> Try and cross together the energy-sensing and hearing to sense if Marisa, since this is her style, is coming back here for the sack or going elsewhere.
> If she is coming back her emaining mostly-hidden by the shelf-side have our Danmaku-Aim ready to be steady&shoot to fire&nail her, especially within the zone around the sack, when
we catch her at her most difficult angle to dodge our attack before she spots us.
> If she is not coming in this direction, try and set a sort of pattern to her "trail and match it , as far as possible, to the "patrolling rounds" of the fairy maids in the Library, to deduce if right now, or soon, she could be come across one at a loc. we know.
> Sticking to the wall of the shelf, you feel for any nearby energies...
> Nothing of use can be heard, but you do notice someone above you. And by their energy, it must be Marisa...
>_
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> Look up properly to see what she's doing and if she's paying attention to us.
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> Be prepared for anything. We don't know when she might be aiming at us with whatever. Not feeling like getting Master Spark'd, nope.
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> Look up properly to see what she's doing and if she's paying attention to us.
> Be prepared for anything. We don't know when she might be aiming at us with whatever. Not feeling like getting Master Spark'd, nope.
> You look up, spotting Marisa on her broom above you, simply wiggling her finger.
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> At us? Or is it maybe in a "no, no" way?
> Move away from this position, making sure that we have room to move away for anything she tries while we don't take our eyes off her.
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> At us? Or is it maybe in a "no, no" way?
> Move away from this position, making sure that we have room to move away for anything she tries while we don't take our eyes off her.
> You aren't sure.
> You start to move away, keeping your eyes on her.
> She starts to descend, pulling out her Mini Hakkero and aiming it at you.
>_
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> "Eek!"
> Look panicked and put our hands up in the air.
> "Please don't!"
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> "Eek!"
> Look panicked and put our hands up in the air.
> "Please don't!"
> You throw your hands into the air, but she continues to aim at you as she descends, nearing the ground...
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> "What do you want?"
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> "W-We can sure talk it out!"
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> "What do you want?"
> "W-We can sure talk it out!"
> Marisa gestures to the books and the bag, then to herself with a thumb. Though she doesn't make any sounds.
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> "... B-Books?"
> Does the bag contain any book as of now? Or is it empty?
> Do we have any spell to maybe neutralize her without damage? It would be nice to know just in case.
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> "... B-Books?"
> Does the bag contain any book as of now? Or is it empty?
> Do we have any spell to maybe neutralize her without damage? It would be nice to know just in case.
> Yes it does. Pretty filled, actually.
> You could try to put her to sleep... Otherwise, everything you can think of, she'll probably prevent one way or another... Your magic doesn't really compare much to hers.
> She nods.
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> Prepare a sleep spell.
> Fidget.
> "Uh, well, Lady Patchouli isn't here right now, so..."
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> Prepare a sleep spell.
> Fidget.
> "Uh, well, Lady Patchouli isn't here right now, so..."
> You prepare your magic for a sleep spell, though you don't expect it to do much to Marisa...
> Marisa raises an eyebrow.
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> Once it is prepared, can we possibly continue preparation on it so it becomes more powerful?
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> Once it is prepared, can we possibly continue preparation on it so it becomes more powerful?
> Not really... You could, but there's only so much you can do for it until you're at your limit for it.
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> What about casting it consecutively? Maybe we could stun Marisa with the first one, then immediately charge another until she is fully knocked out?
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> What about casting it consecutively? Maybe we could stun Marisa with the first one, then immediately charge another until she is fully knocked out?
> You aren't sure. Maybe it could do something against a master magician who rivals Patchouli... But maybe her being a human gives you a chance.
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> You aren't sure. Maybe it could do something against a master magician who rivals Patchouli... But maybe her being a human gives you a chance.
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> Take a book lying down: "In fact I was starting to investigate.. well before this "detour " happened... although you could have maybe have noticed something on your way...? "
> Wait for her reply and then...well if we are confident we could do it in a mostly fast and unnoticeable manner while there is still some distraction...try it.
> In case she notices too soon, quickly fly, while also throwing that book at her Mini-Hakkero to throw her aim off even a little, to where there is the shortest route, taking advantage of the eventual off-aim, to take cover and there is more space to better maneuver and dodge, even it is around a corner or vaulting over the shelf.
> If we come to that stage, focus on maneuvering and dodging while yelling for help specifying Marisa's current loc., her ways of access and still energy-sensing her.
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> Before we plan on doing something like that...
> How much karma has Marisa gathered for us to knock her out with a book? Enough to not feel guilty for such? Well. not too much, at least...
> "It would get me in a lot of trouble if you took all those books without her permission..."
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> Take a book lying down: "In fact I was starting to investigate.. well before this "detour " happened... although you could have maybe have noticed something on your way...? "
> Wait for her reply and then...well if we are confident we could do it in a mostly fast and unnoticeable manner while there is still some distraction...try it.
> In case she notices too soon, quickly fly, while also throwing that book at her Mini-Hakkero to throw her aim off even a little, to where there is the shortest route, taking advantage of the eventual off-aim, to take cover and there is more space to better maneuver and dodge, even it is around a corner or vaulting over the shelf.
> If we come to that stage, focus on maneuvering and dodging while yelling for help specifying Marisa's current loc., her ways of access and still energy-sensing her.
> Before we plan on doing something like that...
> How much karma has Marisa gathered for us to knock her out with a book? Enough to not feel guilty for such? Well. not too much, at least...
> "It would get me in a lot of trouble if you took all those books without her permission..."
> You definitely wouldn't feel bad about knocking her out with a book... In fact, you'd feel good if it knocked her out.
> Marisa motions with one hand to the rest of the bookshelf. Then another book shelf. And all around her. She then pinches her fingers together, and points to the bag.
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> "...Uh...Yeah, that's what I just said..."
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> "...Uh...Yeah, that's what I just said..."
> Marisa nearly opens her mouth, but stops, slapping her forehead instead...
> Before she hops back onto her broom, starting to fly up without the bag nor any books in hand.
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> Watch her go with a confused look on our face.
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> Watch her go with a confused look on our face.
> You watch Marisa leave your position without any books, nor the sack...
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> "...uh..."
> Slowly shuffle over to the sack of books and pick it up.
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> "...uh..."
> Slowly shuffle over to the sack of books and pick it up.
> You slowly make your way to the books, picking up the bag.
> It's a bit heavy... Not too much to carry, but for Marisa to be lugging this around all the time? Maybe she filled it up with a bit more since coming here...
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> Can we sense any energies from anything in the sack?
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> Can we sense any energies from anything in the sack?
> There are a few energies, but you recognize them in your time here. Just a few magic tomes.
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> ... Well, uh, slowly take the bag with us somewhere else? At other part of the library, I suppose. If she leaves it so easily, then we might as well just start retrieving the books.
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> Do we recognize any of the energies as particularly benign, or particularly malevolent?
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> Do we recognize any of the energies as particularly benign, or particularly malevolent?
> Also Energy-Scan for Marisa to feel where she is now going and if she is indeed on her way to leave the Library and the Mansion or...
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> ... Well, uh, slowly take the bag with us somewhere else? At other part of the library, I suppose. If she leaves it so easily, then we might as well just start retrieving the books.
> Do we recognize any of the energies as particularly benign, or particularly malevolent?
> Also Energy-Scan for Marisa to feel where she is now going and if she is indeed on her way to leave the Library and the Mansion or...
> Yes. Some of these books are not ones you'd like to mess with...
> Marisa seems to be getting further away from you, from what you can feel.
> You slowly begin to lug the bag around... but to where? Just being able to stow it away on your person would be so great...
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> Do we know any of the energies to be benign?
> If we do, pull one such book out, and try absorbing it into ourselves via our energy manipulation.
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> Odd... Is Marisa often this stealthy and silent while going for the Books in the Library? Even if found out and confronted by just us?
> What expressions and body language she was wearing during all this?
> Go ahead with trying to absorb a part, but without exaggerating, of benevolent energy from a Book while also, or as soon as possible, energy-sensing
Marisa to know if she is actually leaving the Library and even getting further away...
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> Make sure to try absorbing the book along with its energies. If we only absorb the energy and the book still just sits there, that defeats the purpose.
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> Do we know any of the energies to be benign?
> If we do, pull one such book out, and try absorbing it into ourselves via our energy manipulation.
> Odd... Is Marisa often this stealthy and silent while going for the Books in the Library? Even if found out and confronted by just us?
> What expressions and body language she was wearing during all this?
> Go ahead with trying to absorb a part, but without exaggerating, of benevolent energy from a Book while also, or as soon as possible, energy-sensing
Marisa to know if she is actually leaving the Library and even getting further away...
> Make sure to try absorbing the book along with its energies. If we only absorb the energy and the book still just sits there, that defeats the purpose.
> Not that you feel, no.
> Marisa is definitely not this quiet in this library.
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> Take a book out of the bag that does not have an energy that feels malevolent (whether we can detect that from them or not) and try absorbing it into ourselves. Make sure to make an effort to take the book into us along with the energy.
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> Take a book out of the bag that does not have an energy that feels malevolent (whether we can detect that from them or not) and try absorbing it into ourselves. Make sure to make an effort to take the book into us along with the energy.
> You take out one of the less harmful books, though it doesn't seem like you can absorb it.
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> Do we know some sort of shrinking magic?
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> Do we know some sort of shrinking magic?
> Unfortunately not. Growth eludes you as well.
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> Camouflage? Invisibility?
> In the meantime, start taking the bag towards our room. If we don't manage to find a way, then we might as well start going for the to-be storage for these.
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> Camouflage? Invisibility?
> In the meantime, start taking the bag towards our room. If we don't manage to find a way, then we might as well start going for the to-be storage for these.
> You're good at not being noticed much!
> You start to drag the bag towards your room...
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> A-actual camouflage/invisibility magic. Not taking our passives into accoubt for this one...
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> A-actual camouflage/invisibility magic. Not taking our passives into accoubt for this one...
> You are capable of a bit of presence concealment. It helps outside of physical detection. You don't have anything for actual physical camouflage or the like.
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> How does the spell work? Does it run off with time?
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> How does the spell work? Does it run off with time?
> No. With your energy.
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> So, the energy is consumed progressively as long the spell is active?
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> Can we still energy sense Marisa ? If yes ,try to pin-point her to confirm if she truly has left the Library and is leaving the Mansion.
> Take notice if there is anything unusual or suspicious on our path to our room or in our room.
> Spell list.
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> So, the energy is consumed progressively as long the spell is active?
> Yes.
> Can we still energy sense Marisa ? If yes ,try to pin-point her to confirm if she truly has left the Library and is leaving the Mansion.
> Take notice if there is anything unusual or suspicious on our path to our room or in our room.
> Spell list.
> You don't sense her nearby.
> Nothing unusual seems to be present... though you have the feeling you're being watched or followed. And not just by the fairy maids.
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> Getting back to the books for a moment, were we unable to absorb the physical book along with its energy? Or were we unable to even just absorb its energy?
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> Yes.> You don't sense her nearby.
> Nothing unusual seems to be present... though you have the feeling you're being watched or followed. And not just by the fairy maids.
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>... Watched or Followed and not by the fairy maids ?After nonchalantly "trying to experiment with the books",do a quick and sudden turn-around and there there is or there is left ...?
> Useful Spell List ,in the sense of enough mastery to have a practical effect .
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> Getting back to the books for a moment, were we unable to absorb the physical book along with its energy? Or were we unable to even just absorb its energy?
>... Watched or Followed and not by the fairy maids ?After nonchalantly "trying to experiment with the books",do a quick and sudden turn-around and there there is or there is left ...?
> Useful Spell List ,in the sense of enough mastery to have a practical effect .
> The former.
> You quickly turn around.
> It's... Reimu? Watching you from behind a bookshelf, and definitely not acting as she normally would in doing so.
> Your most skilled ones are absorption, the five elements, and illusion magic.
> Absorption lets you take in the energy from others and their attacks, though not the targets themselves.
> The Five Elements are those that Patchouli specializes in. Of course, you aren't nearly as good with them as she is, but you can do some good spells nonetheless.
> Your Illusion magic is usually for deception and support. Strong willed individuals and perceptive ones could break past these though.
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> Does it 'feel' like the red-white from this distance?
> Adopt a confused expression.
> "...Miss Hakurei?"
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> Does it 'feel' like the red-white from this distance?
> Adopt a confused expression.
> "...Miss Hakurei?"
> It does.
> She simply watches for a few moments more, before leaving your sight through the shelves.
>_
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> Let go of the books and chase after her, following her energies and magics to keep track of her.
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> Let go of the books and chase after her, following her energies and magics to keep track of her.
> You drop the bag and chase after Reimu.
> As you turn the corner of the bookshelf, you spot her backing up a bit.
>_
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> Is she looking at us?
> What sort of expression does she have? Does she look scared, concerned, embarrassed, irritated, or perhaps something else?
> "Miss Hakurei? May I help you with something?"
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> Is she looking at us?
> What sort of expression does she have? Does she look scared, concerned, embarrassed, irritated, or perhaps something else?
> "Miss Hakurei? May I help you with something?"
> Yes.
> She looks like she's... holding back some irritation.
> "No. I'm just..." She looks around. "Browsing."
>_
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> "Oh... Well, if it's a book you search, I could assist you..."
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> Offer Reimu and earnest smile as we speak. We need to look approachable! And getting in good with the red-white in any capacity is never a bad thing.
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> "Oh... Well, if it's a book you search, I could assist you..."
> Offer Reimu and earnest smile as we speak. We need to look approachable! And getting in good with the red-white in any capacity is never a bad thing.
> "I'll be fine. Continue what you were doing. I'm not trying to butt in."
>_
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> Wave our hands mildly frantically.
> "Ah, no no no no! You're not butting into anything, Miss Hakurei."
> Prance on over to Reimu.
> "Lady Patchouli is out at the moment, so it is all the more important I'm here to address any questions or concerns you may have."
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> Wave our hands mildly frantically.
> "Ah, no no no no! You're not butting into anything, Miss Hakurei."
> Prance on over to Reimu.
> "Lady Patchouli is out at the moment, so it is all the more important I'm here to address any questions or concerns you may have."
> "I'm just browsing. Don't make a big deal out of it." Reimu steps back further.
>_
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> How does she look in backing away from us? Disgusted, worried, something else?
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> How does she look in backing away from us? Disgusted, worried, something else?
> She mostly seems like she's not trying to be a bother to you. It makes you curious about how she thinks of you.
>_
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> Stand dutifully as we fold our hands behind us with a friendly smile to the shrine maiden.
> "On the contrary. It is one of my duties to address the visitors' needs. All to make your stay here all the more comfortable as you look for what you desire, and I can assure you I can retrieve it right away if you request it~"
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> Stand dutifully as we fold our hands behind us with a friendly smile to the shrine maiden.
> "On the contrary. It is one of my duties to address the visitors' needs. All to make your stay here all the more comfortable as you look for what you desire, and I can assure you I can retrieve it right away if you request it~"
> "You looked like you were busy though."
>_
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> "Trust me, Miss Hakurei, attending to you at this moment is not an all an issue."
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> "Right now, seeing the reason of your arrival fulfilled is much more important. No need to be shy~"
> Give a little friendly wink to the maiden, then giggle a bit after.
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> "Trust me, Miss Hakurei, attending to you at this moment is not an all an issue."
> "Right now, seeing the reason of your arrival fulfilled is much more important. No need to be shy~"
> Give a little friendly wink to the maiden, then giggle a bit after.
> "It's not something I can ask for you to look for."
>_
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> Add just a touch of sensuality of our speech.
> "Oh, you can ask me for anything, Miss Hakurei. I don't mind at all."
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> "Hardworking as you are, it is the least I can do for you~"
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> Add just a touch of sensuality of our speech.
> "Oh, you can ask me for anything, Miss Hakurei. I don't mind at all."
> "Hardworking as you are, it is the least I can do for you~"
> "Then how about you-" Reimu seems to stop herself, glancing around her surroundings. "Geez I hate this..." She murmurs.
>_
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> Add a bit of a strut as we continue walking up to Reimu.
> "Just let me know what you need, Miss Hakurei, and I will take you there."
> Once we are within reasonable range to do so, stop walking and hold out an open hand to Reimu for her to take.
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> "Koakuma humbly offering her services~"
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> Add a bit of a strut as we continue walking up to Reimu.
> "Just let me know what you need, Miss Hakurei, and I will take you there."
> Once we are within reasonable range to do so, stop walking and hold out an open hand to Reimu for her to take.
> "Koakuma humbly offering her services~"
> You walk, though, strut a little, up towards Reimu, and offer your hand.
> "I'm telling you it's not something I can ask you for."
>_
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> "Oh, if you are worried about an embarrassing request, there are no judgments to be found here. My job is to serve, not to look down on others."
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> "Oh, if you are worried about an embarrassing request, there are no judgments to be found here. My job is to serve, not to look down on others."
> Reimu pauses for a moment, before shaking her head.
>_
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> Look around the immediately-present shelves with a bit of a slight frown.
> "Well, if you insist, Miss Hakurei...but I have to admit, I don't know if you're going to be able to find what you're looking for without me, short of sheer blind luck."
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> Look around the immediately-present shelves with a bit of a slight frown.
> "Well, if you insist, Miss Hakurei...but I have to admit, I don't know if you're going to be able to find what you're looking for without me, short of sheer blind luck."
> You look around a bit...
> "Maybe my intuition will help out."
> You think you saw someone above the shelves. But maybe it was just a fairy...
>_
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> Adopt a mildly concerned look.
> Float up a bit to get a better view of above the shelves where we thought we saw a person.
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> Adopt a mildly concerned look.
> Float up a bit to get a better view of above the shelves where we thought we saw a person.
> You ascend above the shelves...
> But it does appear to just be a fairy maid.
>_
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> Grunt in dissatisfaction and lower back down to the floor.
> Look back to Reimu with a bit of a sad frown.
> "May I at least go with you to keep you company, then?"
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> Grunt in dissatisfaction and lower back down to the floor.
> Look back to Reimu with a bit of a sad frown.
> "May I at least go with you to keep you company, then?"
> You descend..
> "Is my business really more important to you than your own? Top priority?"
>_
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> "You are my top priority, so your business is my top priority, yes."
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> "You are my top priority, so your business is my top priority, yes."
> How often and for what purposes or kinds of books or consultation does Reimu come to the Mansion Library ?
> " Helping you out in your important business could als help me in mine sooner or later,directly or indirectly,but even if not I can afterwards return to it with a lighter heart and mind ".
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> " Helping you out in your important business could als help me in mine sooner or later,directly or indirectly,but even f not I can afterwards return to it with a lighter heart and mind ".
> Precede this with "Er, uh..." and look mildly nervous the whole time we are saying all of it.
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> "You are my top priority, so your business is my top priority, yes."
> Precede this with "Er, uh..." and look mildly nervous the whole time we are saying all of it.
> How often and for what purposes or kinds of books or consultation does Reimu come to the Mansion Library ?
> " Helping you out in your important business could als help me in mine sooner or later,directly or indirectly,but even f not I can afterwards return to it with a lighter heart and mind ".
> Reimu hardly ever visits the library... You don't remember the last time she was even in here.
> "I'm not telling what I'm looking for... But at least. Are there any categories on behavior? Like studies of such and whatnot..."
> You don't believe there's are specific category/shelf for such a thing, but there should be books like that
>_
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> Adopt a thinking pose.
> "Mmm...we do not have a behavioral studies section, per se, but there are a number of individual books I could fetch for you. Or that we could go get together, which would probably be better."
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> Adopt a thinking pose.
> "Mmm...we do not have a behavioral studies section, per se, but there are a number of individual books I could fetch for you. Or that we could go get together, which would probably be better."
> "I told you that I can't exactly tell you what I'm looking for."
>_
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> Slump a bit.
> "Mmm, I'm afraid you may be out of luck, then..."
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> Slump a bit.
> "Mmm, I'm afraid you may be out of luck, then..."
> "It's fine. I'll probably maybe find it."
>_
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> "Can I at least still go with you?"
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> "Can I at least still go with you?"
> "If you want..."
>_
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> Smile and lightly clap our hands together.
> "Please!"
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> Smile and lightly clap our hands together.
> "Please!"
> Reimu immediately got to work, starting to scour the shelves nearby for whatever she was looking for... You're still doubtful she'll have any success.
>_
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> Get to accompany her!
> Scan a little our surroundings with our eyes as we go by, just to see if we find someone eavesdropping or peeking.
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> Get to accompany her!
> Scan a little our surroundings with our eyes as we go by, just to see if we find someone eavesdropping or peeking.
> You start following Reimu.
> You look around, however, there isn't anyone in sight. The fairy maids don't seem to be eavesdropping either. Right now, at least.
>_
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> Do we have any sort of reputation that precedes us?
> When Reimu is focused on looking for books and not paying attention to us, take a chance to examine her figure.
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> Do we have any sort of reputation that precedes us?
> When Reimu is focused on looking for books and not paying attention to us, take a chance to examine her figure.
> Not really.
> You eye Reimu as she searches for her book...
> Despite some people claiming that she's lazy, Reimu seems to keep her body in good shape. Nothing is very outstanding about her, but her effort has helped give her a lovely image when one looks closer. Her hair makes you wonder how it would look without her accessories on.
>_
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> What sorts of energies can we detect on her?
> "Hmm...Miss Hakurei, this may seem like a bizarre request, but would you mind letting your hair down? I am curious to see what you look like without your ribbons in your hair."
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> What sorts of energies can we detect on her?
> "Hmm...Miss Hakurei, this may seem like a bizarre request, but would you mind letting your hair down? I am curious to see what you look like without your ribbons in your hair."
> Nothing abnormal... She doesn't even seem very worked up.
> "I'd rather not." Reimu replies, turning a bit to face you.
>_
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> Shrink back nervously just a little bit.
> "O-oh. I'm sorry..."
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> Shrink back nervously just a little bit.
> "O-oh. I'm sorry..."
> Reimu feels her hair for a moment, before returning to her search.
>_
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> "...Mmm...is there anything else I can do for you instead, then?"
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> "...Mmm...is there anything else I can do for you instead, then?"
> "Nothing comes to mind..."
>_
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> "Nothing comes to mind..."
>_
>Could we ,in an helpful and confident half-professional and half-pesonal tone and body languge point and accompany Reimu to the general but not specific or to areas and/or corner and/or intersections and/or route to the single books about Behavior Studies ,Outlook,etc. promising a certain amount of Privacy and Anonimity by the Librarian Assistant ,also reminding her that she (we) is far behind by the Specific Knowledge of Content and of Contatcs compared to the Lady Patchouli,the Lady Knowledge of the Great of the Library Knowledge...now currently absent and unaccounted for?
> If yes ,do so .
> If not make conversation in a interested but with many concerned nuances :
" Ah,Miss Hakurei, about Uncommon Behavior,Reactions and Related Happenings and Concern:have you met Marisa in the general Mansion area today or on outside fairly recently , and have noticed something out-of-character like ,but also other oddities,being more tactful,restrained without nothing at all to gain but up to the point of weighting her down...?
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>Could we ,in an helpful and confident half-professional and half-pesonal tone and body languge point and accompany Reimu to the general but not specific or to areas and/or corner and/or intersections and/or route to the single books about Behavior Studies ,Outlook,etc. promising a certain amount of Privacy and Anonimity by the Librarian Assistant ,also reminding her that she (we) is far behind by the Specific Knowledge of Content and of Contatcs compared to the Lady Patchouli,the Lady Knowledge of the Great of the Library Knowledge...now currently absent and unaccounted for?
> If yes ,do so .
> If not make conversation in a interested but with many concerned nuances :
" Ah,Miss Hakurei, about Uncommon Behavior,Reactions and Related Happenings and Concern:have you met Marisa in the general Mansion area today or on outside fairly recently , and have noticed something out-of-character like ,but also other oddities,being more tactful,restrained without nothing at all to gain but up to the point of weighting her down...?
> You could.
> Thus, you not so subtly point Reimu in a direction of where she might be more fortunate.
> Reimu looks to you, then to where you pointed, before heading there to try her luck.
>_
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> Follow her!
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> Follow her!
> You pursue, well, follow the shrine maiden.
> Between the shelves, you catch glimpse of something black and white... Marisa?
>_
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> Stop and shift our focus in that direction!
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> Stop and shift our focus in that direction!
> Energy-scan as well .
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> Stop and shift our focus in that direction!
> Energy-scan as well .
> You stop and glance towards the source.
> It most definitely is Marisa. At least, from the energy...
>_
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> Return our visual focus to Reimu, to make sure we don't lose her, but keep track of Marisa's location via her energy.
> Let out a small "Eep!"
> Hurry up after Reimu, grabbing onto her arm once we reach her.
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> Return our visual focus to Reimu, to make sure we don't lose her, but keep track of Marisa's location via her energy.
> Let out a small "Eep!"
> Hurry up after Reimu, grabbing onto her arm once we reach her.
> You keep your eyes on Reimu, but your mind, well, other attention, on Marisa.
> And catch up to the shrine maiden, clinging to her.
> "What's with-" Reimu exclaims, but pauses, before clearing her throat. "Is something the matter?" She continues.
>_
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> "I-I-I saw someone that was...unfamiliar, yet familiar..."
> Point back in the direction we saw Marisa."
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> "I-I-I saw someone that was...unfamiliar, yet familiar..."
> Point back in the direction we saw Marisa."
> Reimu adopts a somewhat confused expression.
> "Huh?"
>_
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> "I saw a combination of colors that didn't meant good news at all!"
> Emphasize our pointing by wiggling our wrist in a circle.
> "Black and white!"
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> "I saw a combination of colors that didn't meant good news at all!"
> Emphasize our pointing by wiggling our wrist in a circle.
> "Black and white!"
> Also point in the direction we are energy-sensing Marisa.
> " And she keep acting in an uncharacteristic way ,without a valid motive,than her usual boisterous and bargin-in ways whenever she tries Book-Borrowing,which I saw she still is attemping but that reason-less unfamiliarity..."
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> "I saw a combination of colors that didn't meant good news at all!"
> Emphasize our pointing by wiggling our wrist in a circle.
> "Black and white!"
> Also point in the direction we are energy-sensing Marisa.
> " And she keep acting in an uncharacteristic way ,without a valid motive,than her usual boisterous and bargin-in ways whenever she tries Book-Borrowing,which I saw she still is attemping but that reason-less unfamiliarity..."
> You point in a couple of directions.
> "Marisa? She's here?"
>_
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> You point in a couple of directions.
> "Marisa? She's here?"
>_
> Nod multiple times for emphasis still facing the same Marisa-Directions,lead the way discreetly with Reimu: " Positive,also positive for confronting her discreetly and not-so-discreetly,not positive for this uncharacteristic unmotivatex odd behaviour for Book Pilfering-Borrowing if not....due to a sort-of special Event & Approach ?
> " Oh this could indeed have a share with that,if done well,and also one to learn better about with my earlier-mentioned Master Patchouli's Weird Absence today caused ...well... by some sort kidnapping or similar; this just oddly uncharacteristic too for her too...
> " In addition,Marisa is ,more or less mutually with Lady Patchouli ,both a sort-of colleague,fellow nmagician & researcher, friendly acquaintance,and of course she is a Marisa-Like Troubler whenever Steal-Like Borrowing and "Matching-Chords".
> Pursed lips,slender fingers to them,considering+asking:"There are other strange signs ddiverse on purpose around myself and the sorta Kidnapping of Lady Patchouli as well,very recently in The Great Library,which might be worth revealing at a good timing...or would that be impulsive,short-sightdness or akin?
Both to Command and to Players,etc.)//> Is that moment approaching and would it be wise,all the recently considered...in fact what that,with some deja-vù Uncommon Kidnapper-Ransomer-By-Letter-Message asked or not asked,hinted notabout Reveal,Help,Solitary in... " Overthrow Remilia and being the new head of the Mansion "?//
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> Nod multiple times for emphasis still facing the same Marisa-Directions,lead the way discreetly with Reimu: " Positive,also positive for confronting her discreetly and not-so-discreetly,not positive for this uncharacteristic unmotivatex odd behaviour for Book Pilfering-Borrowing if not....due to a sort-of special Event & Approach ?
> " Oh this could indeed have a share with that,if done well,and also one to learn better about with my earlier-mentioned Master Patchouli's Weird Absence today caused ...well... by some sort kidnapping or similar; this just oddly uncharacteristic too for her too...
> " In addition,Marisa is ,more or less mutually with Lady Patchouli ,both a sort-of colleague,fellow nmagician & researcher, friendly acquaintance,and of course she is a Marisa-Like Troubler whenever Steal-Like Borrowing and "Matching-Chords".
> Pursed lips,slender fingers to them,considering+asking:"There are other strange signs ddiverse on purpose around myself and the sorta Kidnapping of Lady Patchouli as well,very recently in The Great Library,which might be worth revealing at a good timing...or would that be impulsive,short-sightdness or akin?
Both to Command and to Players,etc.)//> Is that moment approaching and would it be wise,all the recently considered...in fact what that,with some deja-vù Uncommon Kidnapper-Ransomer-By-Letter-Message asked or not asked,hinted notabout Reveal,Help,Solitary in... " Overthrow Remilia and being the new head of the Mansion "?//
> "I don't know about Patchouli... But I didn't really see Marisa come by here. You sure?" Reimu questions.
>_
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> "I don't know about Patchouli... But I didn't really see Marisa come by here. You sure?" Reimu questions.
>_
> Double check the exact Location of Marisa.
> " If we act in time and with finesse,we are bound to run across her...in that direction".
> Lead Reimu in the correct direction ,but do not get antsy or noisy in a better effort to discover Marisa again.
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> Double check the exact Location of Marisa.
> " If we act in time and with finesse,we are bound to run across her...in that direction".
> Lead Reimu in the correct direction ,but do not get antsy or noisy in a better effort to discover Marisa again.
> You check Marisa's energies, still feeling her in the direction she was headed.
> You try to pull Reimu along.
> "Hang on, I'm still in the middle of searching for that book I wanted to see." The Shrine Maiden protests.
>_
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> "Oh! Right! I'm sorry!"
> Stop pulling on Reimu, but keep a grip on her arm.
> ...In fact, use our hold on her arm to cuddle up close to her.
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> "Oh! Right! I'm sorry!"
> Stop pulling on Reimu, but keep a grip on her arm.
> ...In fact, use our hold on her arm to cuddle up close to her.
> " Would it be possible that Marisa is looking for that same book or at least one in the same section"
> That book Reimu's looking for...where have we left that half-filled sack of books we managed to retrieve from Marisa?
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> "Oh! Right! I'm sorry!"
> Stop pulling on Reimu, but keep a grip on her arm.
> ...In fact, use our hold on her arm to cuddle up close to her.
> " Would it be possible that Marisa is looking for that same book or at least one in the same section"
> That book Reimu's looking for...where have we left that half-filled sack of books we managed to retrieve from Marisa?
> You get closer to Reimu, but at least stop pulling.
> "I didnt even know she was here. I doubt she's looking for something like it." Reimu speaks.
> The bag of books is quite a bit away from here.
>_
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> You get closer to Reimu, but at least stop pulling.
> "I didnt even know she was here. I doubt she's looking for something like it." Reimu speaks.
> The bag of books is quite a bit away from here.
>_
> " There is an half-filled sack of books I managed to get back from her...maybe it does contain that book or at least a clue for it,considering they should have some speciic importance or utility to be carefully simgled-out...However ,while back-tracking for them, I should need to check why Marisa has come back again and especially in an again so sneaky manner...
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> " There is an half-filled sack of books I managed to get back from her...maybe it does contain that book or at least a clue for it,considering they should have some speciic importance or utility to be carefully simgled-out...However ,while back-tracking for them, I should need to check why Marisa has come back again and especially in an again so sneaky manner...
> "I don't expect looking through an unorganized bag would help me more than the organized shelves." Reimu responds.
>_
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> "Of course, but it's always worth a shot, right? Like that, uhm... you could possibly smack — without the actual smacking — some sense on her so she stops stealing, at least for today. What if she takes the one you are looking for without specifically looking for it?"
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> "Of course, but it's always worth a shot, right? Like that, uhm... you could possibly smack — without the actual smacking — some sense on her so she stops stealing, at least for today. What if she takes the one you are looking for without specifically looking for it?"
> "If anything, her taking it means I could read it at her house later."
>_
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> Pout
> "You sympathize with stealing, Miss Reimu?"
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> Pout
> "You sympathize with stealing, Miss Reimu?"
> "No. I doubt she has it if she's here anyways. She wouldn't be interested in it."
>_
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> "Mm... Well, if you say so... You know her more than I do."
> So what she looks for isn't anything magic-related, probably. At least, anything that Marisa finds interesting...
> By any chance, is the direction we felt her going to the same as our room?
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> "Mm... Well, if you say so... You know her more than I do."
> So what she looks for isn't anything magic-related, probably. At least, anything that Marisa finds interesting...
> By any chance, is the direction we felt her going to the same as our room?
> No, it seems to be the opposite.
> Reimu returns to browsing...
>_
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> Do we remember how to do the life essence moving thing where people ended up inside of us?
> How long did it take to get an entire person inside us?
> Do we think we could do it so we went inside someone else?
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> Do we remember how to do the life essence moving thing where people ended up inside of us?
> How long did it take to get an entire person inside us?
> Do we think we could do it so we went inside someone else?
> You don't know if such a thing is possible.
>_
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> What about the other two things?
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> What about the other two things?
> As you aren't sure if such is possible, you can't make any great guesses as to how long it'd take, or if the opposite could be done.
>_
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// Allowing Marisa to go uncheked for long could make us waste an opportunity so it is likely that,while still remember to be keeping an "energy-beacon "related to Reimu as not to lose her,we should go confront her and eventually make her surprisingly meet with Reimu since she does yet known that Reimu is here "browsing " not to mention for an "innominate book"...or at least gauge her reactions and behavior,somehow odd so far when, she see is confronting her (again) and (eventually)hearing such news//
> In which Section of the Library are we right now ?
> How far ,calculating by Sections if possible,are we now from our room?
> In what Section of the Library is Marisa at right now or is directed according to her "energy-trail"?
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// Allowing Marisa to go uncheked for long could make us waste an opportunity so it is likely that,while still remember to be keeping an "energy-beacon "related to Reimu as not to lose her,we should go confront her and eventually make her surprisingly meet with Reimu since she does yet known that Reimu is here "browsing " not to mention for an "innominate book"...or at least gauge her reactions and behavior,somehow odd so far when, she see is confronting her (again) and (eventually)hearing such news//
> In which Section of the Library are we right now ?
> How far ,calculating by Sections if possible,are we now from our room?
> In what Section of the Library is Marisa at right now or is directed according to her "energy-trail"?
> You don't keep track of the library by sections. You are still close to your room, compared to the rest of the library.
> Marisa is getting further away, and at a quick pace, from what you can feel.
>_
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> You don't keep track of the library by sections. You are still close to your room, compared to the rest of the library.
> Marisa is getting further away, and at a quick pace, from what you can feel.
>_
> KeepingBack Away from Reimu .
> Prepare to Speed-Up and to,if convevnient, "Cast ".
> Warn Reimu politely but also amicably and with an air of trust we need to track and see what is brewing with Marisa that she is backing away and she should refer to ourselves or a fairy maid or others directing to us in absence -wistful sigh - of the Mansion Library Master Patchouli.
> MEMO Pin-Point " Reimu's Energy" plus this Loc.&Bordersand proceeding quickly.
> Go for best route to come close to intercept or go parallel to "quick Paces of Marisa's Energies" and keep Pin-Point at high Speed :
> is she THAT alone in her range&routes or THAT far out from Fairy Maids or any... Mundane alarm or signal "anything"Mystic Library Guardian,Alert,Sentinel and affinity..?
> If Executing Illusion in this instance is an improvement,no real slow-down no counterproductive standing-out Invoke that AND "Go after Marisa'sa trail Lower&Conceal Hide&Slide Diversion",or any magic or mystic-like to supporting "Being Unnoticed,Investigation but also...Turning Unexpected" ... joined with...
> near Our Natural Talent&Acts of Low(er) presence+blend-in while no outrun in question using all-knowledge,experience,opportunity...
> ...while truly nearing do slow down invoking and pace...
within a radius of tuned senses onto "Marisa's Energies".
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> KeepingBack Away from Reimu .
> Prepare to Speed-Up and to,if convevnient, "Cast ".
> Warn Reimu politely but also amicably and with an air of trust we need to track and see what is brewing with Marisa that she is backing away and she should refer to ourselves or a fairy maid or others directing to us in absence -wistful sigh - of the Mansion Library Master Patchouli.
> MEMO Pin-Point " Reimu's Energy" plus this Loc.&Bordersand proceeding quickly.
> Go for best route to come close to intercept or go parallel to "quick Paces of Marisa's Energies" and keep Pin-Point at high Speed :
> is she THAT alone in her range&routes or THAT far out from Fairy Maids or any... Mundane alarm or signal "anything"Mystic Library Guardian,Alert,Sentinel and affinity..?
> If Executing Illusion in this instance is an improvement,no real slow-down no counterproductive standing-out Invoke that AND "Go after Marisa'sa trail Lower&Conceal Hide&Slide Diversion",or any magic or mystic-like to supporting "Being Unnoticed,Investigation but also...Turning Unexpected" ... joined with...
> near Our Natural Talent&Acts of Low(er) presence+blend-in while no outrun in question using all-knowledge,experience,opportunity...
> ...while truly nearing do slow down invoking and pace...
within a radius of tuned senses onto "Marisa's Energies".
> You separate more.
> "If you want to, you can. I'm still searching for my book." Reimu speaks, returning to her business.
> You start heading for Marisa's location, intending to catch up.
> The fairy maids don't seem to be following her, nor have taken notice, you believe.
>_
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> You separate more.
> "If you want to, you can. I'm still searching for my book." Reimu speaks, returning to her business.
> You start heading for Marisa's location, intending to catch up.
> The fairy maids don't seem to be following her, nor have taken notice, you believe.
>_
> Keep approching Marisa's Location with Enough Speed as to reach her,but take precautions to "slow-down&blend-in" before coming in her sight.
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// As written first near-identically for a near-identical reason on https://www.shrinemaiden.com/index.php?topic=70.0 :
We,but there are also readers/viewers, lay still and moving in Patient Eagerness for the Sequel ! //
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//Most of the participants seem to have bailed, and it may be better to focus on something else since this isn't as appealing to the audience..
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// More time is on hands, so if anything's going to be started anew or continued...
> Keep approching Marisa's Location with Enough Speed as to reach her,but take precautions to "slow-down&blend-in" before coming in her sight.
> Quickening your pace, the witch comes into sight.
> However, she doesn't have a single book with her. She's just flying by the shelves, empty handed.
>_
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// More time is on hands, so if anything's going to be started anew or continued...> Quickening your pace, the witch comes into sight.
> However, she doesn't have a single book with her. She's just flying by the shelves, empty handed.
>_
> Follow her stealthily and note which Shelves/Areas is she visiting.
> Energy Scan.
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> Follow her stealthily and note which Shelves/Areas is she visiting.
> Energy Scan.
> You slow down a bit and follow the magician...
> She also slows down, beginning to view the current shelf.
> Nothing seems out of the ordinary around you...
>_
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> You slow down a bit and follow the magician...
> She also slows down, beginning to view the current shelf.
> Nothing seems out of the ordinary around you...
>_
> If the stealth can be kept up,close in to better see which books are so interesting,
> Continue observing but stay ready to intervene.
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> If the stealth can be kept up,close in to better see which books are so interesting,
> Continue observing but stay ready to intervene.
> You try to get a little closer...
> Marisa looks back to you in question, before continuing her browsing...
>_
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> You try to get a little closer...
> Marisa looks back to you in question, before continuing her browsing...
>_
> Since we did get noticed,cover the ground which is separating us from Marisa to better see what is she browsing and the General Theme of the Book Shelf.
> Of course ,before doing that,check&plan for the closest route which provides good movement&cover in case of danger.
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> Since we did get noticed,cover the ground which is separating us from Marisa to better see what is she browsing and the General Theme of the Book Shelf.
> Of course ,before doing that,check&plan for the closest route which provides good movement&cover in case of danger.
> You cautiously approach Marisa with an escape plan...
> The shelf contents seem to mainly contain... life tips. Things like courtesy, respect, royalty, a few fantasy things are here because of the latter-most...
>_
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> You cautiously approach Marisa with an escape plan...
> The shelf contents seem to mainly contain... life tips. Things like courtesy, respect, royalty, a few fantasy things are here because of the latter-most...
>_
> Keep observing&gauging ,keep having that escape plan ready and say to Marisa:"Oh.. I really-really wonder if the book miss Reimu ,since she is here as well and that is kind of a surprise,is so interested and so private in searching is could be among those or close by..."
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> Keep observing&gauging ,keep having that escape plan ready and say to Marisa:"Oh.. I really-really wonder if the book miss Reimu ,since she is here as well and that is kind of a surprise,is so interested and so private in searching is could be among those or close by..."
>
> It... feels a bit boring just watching Marisa browse like this. You almost wish she'd shout some joke or take off in a blast.
> Marisa nods a bit after you finish your question.
>_
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> It... feels a bit boring just watching Marisa browse like this. You almost wish she'd shout some joke or take off in a blast.
> Marisa nods a bit after you finish your question.
>_
//New or Old-New players/counselors ,and not just for this Part in Voile-Great Library,are ALWAYS VERY WELCOME ! //
> Go closer and in a better positiom : " Marisa, you knowm I could really help you finding which tome or tomes are you looking for and possibly add insights,in addition to help you and Reimu having a meet-up to search in turns or together more privately if you 2 so wish ".
> General Energy Scan ,in particular for Marisa here,Reimu and eventual unknown ones.
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//New or Old-New players/counselors ,and not just for this Part in Voile-Great Library,are ALWAYS VERY WELCOME ! //
> Go closer and in a better positiom : " Marisa, you knowm I could really help you finding which tome or tomes are you looking for and possibly add insights,in addition to help you and Reimu having a meet-up to search in turns or together more privately if you 2 so wish ".
> General Energy Scan ,in particular for Marisa here,Reimu and eventual unknown ones.
> Marisa wags her finger in... declination? She continues her browsing even with you at her side.
> There doesn't seem to be anything new in the area...
>_
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> Marisa wags her finger in... declination? She continues her browsing even with you at her side.
> There doesn't seem to be anything new in the area...
>_
> " I see...is that what you are browsing for tied with your unusual "silent demeanor" or is that for another reason?"
> Make a dismissive gesture: " Oh,this is not to pry or anything,but since Lady Patchouli went recently missing there has been "unusual occurences happening" like yours and miss Reimu's "musteriously delicate visits"in this Great Library..."
> Marisa does not have any sack or stack of Tomes with her,does she?
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> " I see...is that what you are browsing for tied with your unusual "silent demeanor" or is that for another reason?"
> Make a dismissive gesture: " Oh,this is not to pry or anything,but since Lady Patchouli went recently missing there has been "unusual occurences happening" like yours and miss Reimu's "musteriously delicate visits"in this Great Library..."
> Marisa does not have any sack or stack of Tomes with her,does she?
> Marisa shakes her head.
> She's empty handed, in fact.
>_
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> " I see...is that what you are browsing for tied with your unusual "silent demeanor" or is that for another reason?"
> Make a dismissive gesture: " Oh,this is not to pry or anything,but since Lady Patchouli went recently missing there has been "unusual occurences happening" like yours and miss Reimu's "musteriously delicate visits"in this Great Library..."
> Marisa does not have any sack or stack of Tomes with her,does she?
// ...*laughing smile :cirnotan: and staying un-edited* "musteriously" I had written at that time by unmusteriouslymysteriously typo+non-correction //
//Well,*almost* time to move to Enounters among,but not just,"Sack of Books,Koakuma's Room,*meeting some Fairy Maids and Reimu again or "Trails",Clues&Hints Look-it (even in Retrospective of the 1st Koakuma Quest), and Of Course Hopefully out/far out of Voilè :meiling: ,and... :power: + :lenemy:* + :bigpower: //
//... nothwistanding I " waited and make to wait *(too)much*mostly ,for wanting no Risk Out-Pace nor of writing Again out of place nor " Pust to Become Mostly Parser& 1-Player " ;this is all to open&keep open * Potential of Spaces,possibilities, inspirations and surprises in the achievable good/best sense //
> Marisa shakes her head.
> She's empty handed, in fact.
>_
//Read above...I still have Intent&Opportunity in Writing Out such Notices in Future ( fair-paced as I am able and overall less ... " :sweatangry: explainful " ...) ; together by Still Leaving Time&Spaces for ,playerS *while hopefully regulating Wait/Slow-Downs/Pace-Expectation/Cluttering on my reply-writings* //
> Wait a bit then Fly back Three Good Distance Steps Marisa taking care not to disturb.
> Look around and Energy-Sense Again for Oddities or Clues or such.
> Observe&Gauge her from multiple angles AND Silently : Reactions,Body Languages,Expressisivitiea and Movements-to-Books.
> Wait a bit while also Reflecting about : " Tasks,To-do,Snags".
> When waiting,looking,Reflecting is fair enough...approach Marisa for the very last of...are with experience with Questioning,Interrogating,People's Analytical ?