Seija Quest 3

[Kilgamayan]

> Chuckle.
> "Indeed, who knows what we might find in our travels? Oh, just as a heads-up, my plan is to give the bridge princess that red crystal as an offering. Seems like it'll probably be good enough."
> Land and continue onward toward said bridge princess.

[Branneg Xy]

> Chuckle.
> "Indeed, who knows what we might find in our travels? Oh, just as a heads-up, my plan is to give the bridge princess that red crystal as an offering. Seems like it'll probably be good enough."
> Land and continue onward toward said bridge princess.

> Start going through The Bridge...

>... is she at the same place or at least in range?

> If that is the case,  hail and approach her.

[Tom]

> Chuckle.
> "Indeed, who knows what we might find in our travels? Oh, just as a heads-up, my plan is to give the bridge princess that red crystal as an offering. Seems like it'll probably be good enough."
> Land and continue onward toward said bridge princess.

> "Perhaps..." Sariel agrees.

> Start going through The Bridge...

>... is she at the same place or at least in range?

> If that is the case,  hail and approach her.

> You return to the bridge you first arrived from and the bridge princess materializes in front of you, blocking the path.
> "A-are you seeking passage?" she asks, her green eyes staring into your soul and making you feel slightly uncomfortable.

[Kilgamayan]

> Does she seem nervous at all, given the slight stutter?
> "I am, and I came with something this time, like we discussed."

[Tom]

> Does she seem nervous at all, given the slight stutter?
> "I am, and I came with something this time, like we discussed."

> More like, distracted or thinking of something else.
> "Oh my!  What would you be so kind to offer to a humble bridge princess?" she asks, her eyes glowing a pale green while speaking.

[Kilgamayan]

> "Ah ah ah, let's not ruin the surprise~ It comes in a box, after all."
> Reach under our dress (trying not to expose Sariel) and hold a hand out for the box.
> If Sariel gives it to us, present it to Sariel.

[Tom]

> "Ah ah ah, let's not ruin the surprise~ It comes in a box, after all."
> Reach under our dress (trying not to expose Sariel) and hold a hand out for the box.
> If Sariel gives it to us, present it to Sariel.

> On cue Sariel passes you the box and you present it to the bridge princess, who looks at it wide eyed!
> "For me!? She asks.  I-im afraid I don't have e-enough change to a-accept that!" she comments, taking a step back.

[Kilgamayan]

> Raise an eyebrow.
> "You sure? I thought I needed to do this to pass..."

[Tom]

> Raise an eyebrow.
> "You sure? I thought I needed to do this to pass..."

> "Would there be something else you could offer?  That's what we in the industry call a Key Item." she explains.
> Key Item!?  What in Gensokyo could she mean!?

[Kilgamayan]

> "...A 'Key Item'?"

[Tom]

> "...A 'Key Item'?"

> The bridge princess looks at you confused and repeats "A... Key Item?" as you hear a familiar yet annoying laugh behind you.
> With a somersault Iris lands between the two of you and explains "Pardon the puppeteering but I hoped you'd just pick another trinket to give her!  Why do y'all have to make my life so difficult!?"

[Kilgamayan]

> Blink a few times.
> "I still don't..."
> Shake our head.
> "Never mind. I do have something else I can give her. Is that really her, though? Like, is she at all aware of what's going on?"

[Tom]

> Blink a few times.
> "I still don't..."
> Shake our head.
> "Never mind. I do have something else I can give her. Is that really her, though? Like, is she at all aware of what's going on?"

> Iris tilts her head playfully and asks "Is that really her you ask...  But are you really yourself Seija?" before disappearing with a flash.
> Something is tugging at your dress, wait that's Sariel trying to get your attention!

> The bridge princess snaps out of a trance, and her green eyes focus on you expectantly.

[Kilgamayan]

> "Uh, hi again. I got a bottle of Oni Slayer for you as an offering."
> Gently shove the box back under our dress so Sariel can put it away. Give Sariel a light pat while we're down there to acknowledge her tugging.

[Tom]

> "Uh, hi again. I got a bottle of Oni Slayer for you as an offering."
> Gently shove the box back under our dress so Sariel can put it away. Give Sariel a light pat while we're down there to acknowledge her tugging.

> "I'll accept that!  Make it a case and you can come and go as you please from now on though!" she offers, her green eyes tempting you to accept.
> You pass the box back to Sariel discreetly and pat her to acknowledge whatever she was trying to get your attention for.

[Kilgamayan]

> Hold out an open hand to Sariel in the hopes that she gets us the bottle of Oni Slayer.
> If she does, pull it out and offer it to the bridge princess.

[Tom]

> Hold out an open hand to Sariel in the hopes that she gets us the bottle of Oni Slayer.
> If she does, pull it out and offer it to the bridge princess.

> Sariel passes you the bottle of Oni Slayer, which you present to the bridge princess.
> "I-I see...  I was hoping you'd accept my most generous offer for free passage..." she discretely complains.

[Kilgamayan]

> "Oh, trust me, I'd love to, but I don't have an entire case, and I doubt I have the means to acquire one in the limited time I have. Unless you know of a way I can get one in town relatively quickly?"

[Tom]

> "Oh, trust me, I'd love to, but I don't have an entire case, and I doubt I have the means to acquire one in the limited time I have. Unless you know of a way I can get one in town relatively quickly?"

> "I'm afraid I wouldn't know as I can't leave my post unguarded for long... or that red white intruder and her band of troublemakers might strike back." she explains.

[Kilgamayan]

> ! Red-white? That must be Reimu! So we can get home from here, if she can get here from home...

> Give the bridge princess a curious look.
> "...Come to think of it, just how did you wind up in this role, that you can't leave it without risking getting beat up?"

[Tom]

> ! Red-white? That must be Reimu! So we can get home from here, if she can get here from home...

> Give the bridge princess a curious look.
> "...Come to think of it, just how did you wind up in this role, that you can't leave it without risking getting beat up?"

> Who knew hearing about the red-white could be helpful for once!?

> She waves her hands in denial and explains: "The Oni place their faith in me to turn away any would-be intruders and warn them of whoever manages to get past by force!  A position anyone would be envious of."

[Kilgamayan]

> "...Alright, as long as you're here by your own choice."

[Tom]

> "...Alright, as long as you're here by your own choice."

> "Faith can be a source of great strength..." she explains and waves her hand pointing across the bridge for you to pass.

[Kilgamayan]

> Nod.
> "Thanks. Next time I'm around, I'll see about getting you a full case of that stuff. Best of luck to ya."
> Cross the bridge and continue on our way.

[Branneg Xy]

> Nod.
> "Thanks. Next time I'm around, I'll see about getting you a full case of that stuff. Best of luck to ya."
> Cross the bridge and continue on our way.

> Once we are far away enough from the Bridge,review with Sariel what we have learned so far and,now that we now an inkling this Underground place is connected to Gensokyo,our next-to destination.

[Tom]

> Nod.
> "Thanks. Next time I'm around, I'll see about getting you a full case of that stuff. Best of luck to ya."
> Cross the bridge and continue on our way.

> She nods and waves after you cross.
> You continue across the long bridge and return to the vertical section of cave you came down from.

> Once we are far away enough from the Bridge,review with Sariel what we have learned so far and,now that we now an inkling this Underground place is connected to Gensokyo,our next-to destination.

> Sariel pops out from under your dress and waves frantically!  "While you were speaking to the bridge princess I sensed something incredibly powerful for a moment... whatever it was it must've been mere feet away!"

[Kilgamayan]

> "..."
> Adopt a dawning look of realization.
> "...I think I might know exactly what you're talking about. Did you hear the girl's voice that asked me if I'm really myself?"

[Tom]

> "..."
> Adopt a dawning look of realization.
> "...I think I might know exactly what you're talking about. Did you hear the girl's voice that asked me if I'm really myself?"

> She tilts her head and asks "The one you gave the bottle to?"

[Kilgamayan]

> Shake head.
> "No, I gave the bottle to the bridge princess. There was another person that appeared out of nowhere, one that I only recently became aware exists. Based just on my limited time knowing her, though, I'd absolutely believe she'd set off your power detection."

[Tom]

> Shake head.
> "No, I gave the bottle to the bridge princess. There was another person that appeared out of nowhere, one that I only recently became aware exists. Based just on my limited time knowing her, though, I'd absolutely believe she'd set off your power detection."

> Her interest is piqued "Another person?"