Rumia Quest - Innocent Wish

[Neovereign]

>Probably best to leave it alone for now.
>Head to the front of the shrine.

>If we know of the Kilroy was here graffiti then place a Kilroy mark in front of the sign

>Take a deep breath
>You're a brave girl

>Head to the front of the shrine

//If I remember correctly Reimu is terrifying to weak yokai

> You don't.

> You steel yourself for the wrath of the Red White and approach the front of the shrine.
> Theres just you and the donation box... maybe she's inside the shrine. Or out and about already.
>_

[Philosopher]

>Knock on her shrine

>Shout for her if she doesn't respond

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>Shout for her if she doesn't respond

>Politely, of course.

[Neovereign]

>Knock on her shrine

>Shout for her if she doesn't respond

>Politely, of course.

> You knock...
> And a few moments later, the Red White herself opens the doors to meet you.
> "Eh?" She gives a confused look at you. At least she doesn't seem that scary right now.
>_

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>So far so good.
>"Um... H-Hello! My name is Rumia, and I was told that you er... might possibly be able to help me with something?"

[Philosopher]

>"I also. . ."

>gulp

>"want to donate.  I don't have any money, but Icangiveyoumytime."

[Neovereign]

>So far so good.
>"Um... H-Hello! My name is Rumia, and I was told that you er... might possibly be able to help me with something?"

>"I also. . ."

>gulp

>"want to donate.  I don't have any money, but Icangiveyoumytime."

> "What? Like, a maid?" Reimu questions, even more confused. "Wait, what do you want in the first place? I'm not going to agree to help you with something in exchange for your time before I even know what it is." She crosses her arms.
>_

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Well, um... Y-You see this ribbon in my hair? I can't remove it. The other shrine maiden said you might be able to help me better than she could."

[Philosopher]

>"I need a place to lie low.  I forgot about homework and now Miss Keine is looking for me.

>"Well, um... Y-You see this ribbon in my hair? I can't remove it. The other shrine maiden said you might be able to help me better than she could."

[Branneg Xy]

// Ruukoto and not Mima, uh? I thought it suspicious that Mima would be Getting Helpful to a Stranger's Pickle and not Simply Slightly Interested, and Possibly More,  with just the Attached Special Mystical Item, but...//

//... I also thought it overthinking while Coupled with ThOuse (Supposed) Distinctive Charateristics //

> And.. well... it keeps resisting all attempts of removal, directly or indirectly...even worse it actively repulses them if anyone has a bit of success in starting to loose it...

[Neovereign]

>"Well, um... Y-You see this ribbon in my hair? I can't remove it. The other shrine maiden said you might be able to help me better than she could."

>"I need a place to lie low.  I forgot about homework and now Miss Keine is looking for me.

>"Well, um... Y-You see this ribbon in my hair? I can't remove it. The other shrine maiden said you might be able to help me better than she could."

// Ruukoto and not Mima, uh? I thought it suspicious that Mima would be Getting Helpful to a Stranger's Pickle and not Simply Slightly Interested, and Possibly More,  with just the Attached Special Mystical Item, but...//

//... I also thought it overthinking while Coupled with ThOuse (Supposed) Distinctive Charateristics //

> And.. well... it keeps resisting all attempts of removal, directly or indirectly...even worse it actively repulses them if anyone has a bit of success in starting to loose it...

> "I'm not your babysitter. Go ask Marisa. She has those three fairies attached to her."
> Reimu leans closer to you, before pinching the ribbon between two of her fingers.
> "Huh. I guess I didn't pay much attention to it before." She lets go. "Well, it's something I can get off, of course. But I don't think just 'your time' is enough payment..."
>_

[Philosopher]

>"Are you asking for my hand in marriage? I've never felt so wanted, yes."

>"The most valuable  things are time, money, and .  . . I don't have money, and you don't want my time."

>Let out a little gasp as your face expresses shock

>"You want my soul?!"

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

//I would add on, but I feel what Phil wrote is already perfect lol

[Neovereign]

>"Are you asking for my hand in marriage? I've never felt so wanted, yes."

>"The most valuable  things are time, money, and .  . . I don't have money, and you don't want my time."

>Let out a little gasp as your face expresses shock

>"You want my soul?!"

//I would add on, but I feel what Phil wrote is already perfect lol

> "I already have Meira waiting for me."
> "I don't steal souls, geez. And I don't make deals for them either. I mean what can you even do with your time? If a pile of snow offered me it's services, I could probably make a poor snowman. If a Yuki-onna did the same, however, I could probably have an army of snowmen." Reimu frowns.
> "But... I guess you're kinda offering all you can, huh?" She scratches her head. "You must really want that off..."
>_

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Mhm..."
>Attempt to think of more things we could offer.

[Philosopher]

>"I could use my darkness to keep you cool in the summer.  Lots of yokai try to use it.  I could help with chores or earn money for you by helping the humans harvest."

>"And . . . mmm," Rub our chin.

>"Oh!  I could also help with construction.  The shrine has had a few projects for displaying things.  And I could help with setting up the shrine parties and with cleanup."

>"If my time still isn't valuable I could . . ."
>Turn your head away, scratch the back of your neck and blush
>"Besides time and my soul I have my clothes and shoes."

>Turn back to face Reimu

>"I also heard you can make clothes from leaves..  There are plenty of leaves I could use make clothes.  And I can make dark clothing before."

>Make a short sleeved dress on ourself with multiple darkness orbs.

[Neovereign]

>"Mhm..."
>Attempt to think of more things we could offer.

>"I could use my darkness to keep you cool in the summer.  Lots of yokai try to use it.  I could help with chores or earn money for you by helping the humans harvest."

>"And . . . mmm," Rub our chin.

>"Oh!  I could also help with construction.  The shrine has had a few projects for displaying things.  And I could help with setting up the shrine parties and with cleanup."

>"If my time still isn't valuable I could . . ."
>Turn your head away, scratch the back of your neck and blush
>"Besides time and my soul I have my clothes and shoes."

>Turn back to face Reimu

>"I also heard you can make clothes from leaves..  There are plenty of leaves I could use make clothes.  And I can make dark clothing before."

>Make a short sleeved dress on ourself with multiple darkness orbs.

> You make a dress out of darkness on top of what you already have on. It comes out better than usual.
> "Well obviously I'm not taking your clothes. I guess I'll just have to make do with what your offer of time can provide. Alright. I'll help you out." Reimu agrees. "Sit still now. And by the way, how long do you plan on this being? Giving me your time, that is?"
>_

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>Do as we're told
>"For as long as you think it'll take to repay you, Miss Hakurei Shrine Maiden ma'am."

[Philosopher]

>Do as we're told
>"For as long as you think it'll take to repay you, Miss Hakurei Shrine Maiden ma'am."

[Neovereign]

>Do as we're told
>"For as long as you think it'll take to repay you, Miss Hakurei Shrine Maiden ma'am."

>Do as we're told
>"For as long as you think it'll take to repay you, Miss Hakurei Shrine Maiden ma'am."

> "Mm." Reimu nods, taking a gentle hold of your ribbon.
> Within a few seconds, she steps away, showing the removed accessory off to you.
> "Done." she presents it. Finally, it's off!
>_

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>Wide eyes.
>Feel our hair where it was, does it still burn?
>Do we feel any different?

[Philosopher]

>Do the following after the shock passes
->"Wow, you make it seem so easy.  Was it difficult?"

[Neovereign]

>Wide eyes.
>Feel our hair where it was, does it still burn?
>Do we feel any different?

>Do the following after the shock passes
->"Wow, you make it seem so easy.  Was it difficult?"

> You feel your hair, not feeling the ribbon, nor being burned or shocked or even hurt in the slightest bit.
> You feel happy, for one. Relieved and grateful too. Never having to worry about that ever again...

> "Not at all. Who do you take me for? I'm the one who resolves most of the incidents in this world. A hair ribbon is nothing compared to those sort of things."
>_

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>Do we feel anything else? Stronger, perhaps? Sanae said it was either a curse or a seal, so it's possible it's removal might affect things strength wise.

>Happy squeal.
>"Thank you so much!"
>Start going in for a Rumia Thank You Hug (TM) but stop ourselves.
>Fidget.
>"U-Um.... is it alright if I hug you?"

[Philosopher]

>Can we recall when the ribbon was put on or before the ribbon

[Neovereign]

>Do we feel anything else? Stronger, perhaps? Sanae said it was either a curse or a seal, so it's possible it's removal might affect things strength wise.

>Happy squeal.
>"Thank you so much!"
>Start going in for a Rumia Thank You Hug (TM) but stop ourselves.
>Fidget.
>"U-Um.... is it alright if I hug you?"

>Can we recall when the ribbon was put on or before the ribbon

> You don't feel anything like that. Maybe a little sleepy? Though that might just be your relief making you tired.
> You don't recall.
> "You don't need to hug me. It looked like it was coming off a bit already anyways. You probably could've kept doing whatever made it like that and gotten it off that way."
>_

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>Feel sad about being denied a thank you hug.
>Wince at the thought of Ruukoto continuing to tug on it and potentially getting even more hurt...
>"I mean I couldn't even touch it myself without getting hurt."

[Philosopher]

>Shake your head
>"No, Ruukoto loosened it and lost a hand.  I don't know what would've happened if just loosening caused it to explode."

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>Shake your head
>"No, Ruukoto loosened it and lost a hand.  I don't know what would've happened if just loosening caused it to explode."

>Don't say this. This will probably cause her attitude to tank because someone got hurt because of us.

[Neovereign]

>Feel sad about being denied a thank you hug.
>Wince at the thought of Ruukoto continuing to tug on it and potentially getting even more hurt...
>"I mean I couldn't even touch it myself without getting hurt."

>Shake your head
>"No, Ruukoto loosened it and lost a hand.  I don't know what would've happened if just loosening caused it to explode."

>Don't say this. This will probably cause her attitude to tank because someone got hurt because of us.

> You feel a bit sad. But surely she'll still feel accepting since she took the offer of your time.
> "Maybe you could've gotten someone who doesn't get hurt then? Or at least, that getting hurt wouldn't actually matter to them. Fairies for example, or an immortal."
>_