Maidens of the Kaleidoscope
~Beyond the Border~ => Rumia's Party Games => Topic started by: Tom on August 11, 2021, 09:58:02 PM
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> Prologue
> You're Seija Kijin the rebellious Amanojaku.
> Tonight you were supposed to be accompanying Shinmyoumaru to the Full Moon Festival at the Hakurei Shrine, to help her feel a little more comfortable around these powerful and influential humans and Youkai. She's pretty much your only ally in Gensokyo who hasn't forgotten you after your exile so you accepted helping her, even though you're an Amanojaku.
> However while walking up the long stairway to the Hakurei Shrine you spotted one of Aya's newspapers under the shrine's gate and the headline caught your attention, it read:
A Competition among Gensokyans
To Fulfill all Ten Desires
Wealth? Knowledge? Prestige? Magic? Longevity? Any one of them can be yours~
Whoever can successfully cause an Incident without being caught will have their
greatest wish fulfilled~!
Everyone interested should gather at the Hakurei Shrine Grounds at Sunset.
Also in this Bunbunmaru issue:
>Another year of excellent crop yields thanks to Minoriko's blessings. (Page 2)
>The Kraken confirmed!? Eyewitness reports from fishermen about strange sightings
under Misty Lake's surface! (Page 3)
>Reading Tarot Cards 101! 5 cards link you to your past, present and future, according
to an expert. But which cards provide the highest accuracy of readings? We compare results
from 5 different sets of cards across 30 individuals. (Page 4)
>An exclusive interview with Village Physician Unshou about the health benefits of
smoked herring, a village delicacy. (Page 5)
> You first thought of it as some kind of joke or some kind of ploy by the Bunbunmaru to attract readers. It's such an alluring idea though, fulfilling your deepest desires, your deepest wishes... Needless to say it kept nagging you in the back of your mind while preparations for the festival were taking place.
> Full Moon Festival
> At the shrine you met Reimu who together with Youmu and Suika were preparing the tables outside and food inside. During the preparations you tried to tempt Reimu into switching places with you through the use of your inversion abilities but she politely refused, claiming she needed more time to think about it.
> Shinmyoumaru was very excited to see you after such a long absence from Gensokyo! She hadn't changed one bit since you tried to take over the world, still adamantly trying to become bigger and flip Gensokyo on it's head!
> After meeting the inchling princess you found a mysterious looking magic tome in the shrine's living room with mysterious foreign runic symbols on it and depictions of what Shinmyoumaru called a "solar system". Inside it you found an unfinished group spellcard in it which turned out to belong to a ghostly blue figure who introduced herself as the Evil Spirit Mima.
> The celestial Tenshi was the next to arrive, bursting through the doors and rudely grabbing a couple unfinished spring rolls to munch. Seeing the shrine maiden's patience running thin you quickly save the day by flipping the celestial's taste causing her to run off in disgust the moment she tried eating one!
> Taking a break from the preparations you and Shinmyoumaru headed outside to a secluded place to see if the Miracle Mallet's energy had returned and how much it could power up your abilities. With the mallet's assistance you were able to invert your location/orientation/size with anyone you chose three times before running out of energy!
> With the festivities beginning you both returned to the shrine grounds, where you watched a "friendly" duel in the sky between the sword wielding Tenshi and a flower Youkai capable of duplicating herself while shooting giant lasers! The match ended in a draw with both being knocked across the shrine grounds after their final attacks collided head-on.
> Immediately afterwards though a mysterious doll you had spotted earlier lying on the donation box suddenly sprang alive and started clapping at the performance it just witnessed.
> This doll which you later learned was named Iris went on to babble about how watered down Gensokyo and the title of Shrine Maiden had really become. She claimed Youkai only caused little nuisance incidents which only got punished by a slap on the wrist by the Shrine Maiden, even inviting said instigators to tea parties of all things afterwards.
> Besides having an annoyingly smug voice this doll just about drove you over the edge when it called your revolution a petty nuisance incident...
> With tension and disbelief rising among those in attendance the doll dropped a bunch of spell cards on the table claiming they're proof of it's legitimacy and left you all to investigate. While the cards initially appeared blank you figured out that in the hands of their "owners" they light up, containing shockingly accurate information about their owner along with the occasional snarky comment about them.
> That is when the realization struck that this doll wasn't kidding and had either done it's sneaky research or worse was incredibly powerful and resourceful.
> From that point on everyone sort of split up to try and make sense of what this "competition" means and who might be behind it. Shinmyoumaru and you stuck around the big table with all the spell cards along with the Scarlet Mansion residents and investigated.
> You experimented with taking cards that didn't belong to you to test the limits of Iris' perception (as she had warned you earlier not to steal them). What you found was that they were rigged with some sort of incendiary spell that ignited the cards after a brief visual warning countdown! Luckily the mansion's librarian realized the card's paper looked eerily similar to experimental anti-theft books she was developing and swiftly knocked the card out of Sakuya's hands before it had a chance to burn her.
> Afterwards Seija and Shinmyoumaru snuck off to the shrine's back yard where they found miss Mokou lighting something she calls a "cigar" while contemplating what just happened. You discussed the recent events and speculated on what the doll might stand to gain out of a competition like this, since she seemed pretty trustworthy you even showed her your card (as Shinmyoumaru) and had a look at hers.
> Sidequest - Special Agent Fujiwara!
>> Mokou was pretty suspicious of the pupeteer (Alice) being behind the whole incident and since you agreed you lent her the strength of the mallet in order to turn tiny (Shinmyoumaru's size) to sneakily follow Alice to find out what her "spell card" says. In the process you try and tackle one of Alice's dolls but it manages to run away and you give chase. When you finally caught up to it in the backyard you found it staring at a scattered mess of doll parts in the back yard. While investigating you tried to convince the doll you chased to reuse the fallen doll's stuffing and parts but it adamantly refused, claiming it might explode if you tried packing more material in it. Upon leaving you tackled the doll, sending it's head flying across the backyard! You then promptly used it's clothes and wig to disguise yourself as one of Alice's dolls with the goal of following her home.
> The destruction of the Hakurei Shrine
> Meanwhile Seija who had failed to deduce the source of the noise she heard in the back yard (OOC Knowledge: Mokou's attack on the doll) decides to look for Shinmyoumaru. Upon walking out the front door however you bump into Tenshi and scatter the tray of spring rolls she was carrying. Before she has the chance to pick them up however the donation box *explodes*, sending her soaring over the faith gate and throwing you across the shrine and punching an Amanojaku-shaped hole in the door.
> Upon regaining your senses you quickly picked up your dropped cheat-items and ran back inside the shrine which was a complete and utter mess. The kitchen had sustained most of the damage, with the living room being still somewhat in one piece. However you quickly spotted two trails of liquid on the floor, one coming from a foreign looking device and another from a barrel with the name "Oni-Slayer" written on it.
> Rushing through the shrine you accidentally slipped on the mysterious liquids on the floor, luckily landing on the living room couch! Getting up however you noticed the strange liquids had immediately ignited upon contact with a small fire, the fire quickly following the trail of liquid back to its source. Realizing what would happen if it reached either the barrel or device you quickly sprung into action, using your Oni-Level strength to smash two holes in the floor disrupting the trails of liquid thus saving the shrine!
> With everyone having rushed into the shrine to assess the situtation you all hear a familiar voice exclaim "What a fitting way to kick off the competition, with the destruction of the Hakurei Shrine!"
> Noticing Reimu stepping approaching she capitalized on her hesitation, claiming that she's ignoring her Intuition in favor of her Youkai friends... Thus failing the humans she swore to protect as the Hakurei Maiden and risking losing the already little faith the have in her.
> She then exclaims you have until sunrise to find the culprit or she's revealing to the village how "worthless" their shrine maiden really is...
> Iris then threatens that without faith she'd simply cease being the Hakurei Maiden, and with no successor to the bloodline the barrier would rapidly deteriorate...
> Having heard enough nonsense you decide to tackle Iris using your abilities to swap positions and sizes. In the process you manage to briefly disorient her enough for Reimu to pin her down and demand the shrine be fixed, after which Iris seemingly passes out. It seems she had an ace up her sleeve however when you hear a slight hissing sound and smell gunpowder burning. At that moment Yukari leaps across the shrine, grabs the doll and tosses over the front yard where it explodes spectacularly into fireworks!
> Your relief from Iris however doesn't last long as she reappears the moment you all decide to investigate the incident...
> Investigation
> You begin with investigating the liquids on the floor and learn the one was a type of highly potent sake named "Oni-Slayer", with Suika exclaiming one glass is enough to make her pass out for the night. The other liquid is more peculiar, coming from a foreign looking heating device the Kourindou Shopkeeper calls a Kerosene Heater. While there's nothing wrong with the device he explains they leak if tipped over, which likely happened after the donation box exploded. He considers the three-legged design flawed, claiming a round base would make it much more stable.
> You then turn your attention to the donation box's remains which you immediately recognize smells like gunpowder, albeit with traces of some other ... foreign scent. Patchouli (who was also investigating the box) agrees with your findings and is surprised you know what gunpowder is. She theorizes Alice could be involved in some way since she's one of the few in Gensokyo that not only know of gunpowder's existence but she also uses it extensively for channeling magical energy in her dolls. As for the other substance she theorizes it could've been some type of fuse since gunpowder is only explosive under pressure but is difficult to ignite under such circumstances.
> The Hourai pharmacist notices you two investigating the box and offers her assistance in determining the mystery substance by testing it with various reagents. This however takes time so you decide to split up with Patchouli to cover more ground.
> You then notice a blank spell card on the floor, suspecting it's Tenshi's you pick it up and see five flames glowing on it. Having seen the results previously Patchouli rushes you to the round table to set the card down before it burns you, explaining it's a type of anti-theft system where only the card's owner can hold it.
> Speaking of cards you hadn't had a chance to look at Shinmyoumaru's so you take the chance to ask to see her card which she happily shows you. Hers is considerably more complete than yours, having no ??? sections and even having a snarky comment in the "extra" section.
> You then head off to find Youmu who was inside the shrine investigating the floorboards you shattered. Looking around in the area under the floor she notices there's some item down there which you offer to retrieve through the use of your abilities. To make matters more interesting upon swapping positions and sizes with the mystery item you spot a hatch in the floor directly above it! Making a mental note of it's position relative to the shrine you float back up through the broken floorboards where you undo the previous swap and end up underneath Youmu! You accidentally startle Youmu attempting to hug her and she ends up mistakenly stepping on you! Even though she apologized immediately being an Amanojaku you made sure to get your revenge by picking her up and carrying her like an item to where you traced the hatch to be. Which turned out to be in Shinmyoumaru's room, right under her futon! No wonder it looked so uncomfortable to begin with!
> You're now alone in Shinmyoumaru's room, after having swapped Youmu and the futon's sizes to make her slightly taller.
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> Oh, right that Leviathan thing. Hmm, if there actually is anything to that story, maybe we can swap sizes with whatever creature that is.
> But that's another concern for another time. Head back out to the folks out front.
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>Start a poll and a debate scrum over nonsensical topics, like the standard size of spring rolls, whether to use rice or wheat flour, whether to let it rest after cooking, whether crabs or surimi or meat is an appropriate filling, etc
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> Oh, right that Leviathan thing. Hmm, if there actually is anything to that story, maybe we can swap sizes with whatever creature that is.
> But that's another concern for another time. Head back out to the folks out front.
> Indeed it would be interesting! Maybe you should consider going fishing sometime? Hopefully there's some truth to the legend...
> You head back out front and I'm find everyone split into small groups and investigating or discussing their findings.
>Start a poll and a debate scrum over nonsensical topics, like the standard size of spring rolls, whether to use rice or wheat flour, whether to let it rest after cooking, whether crabs or surimi or meat is an appropriate filling, etc
> You ask around about the spring rolls and get overwhelmingly positive opinions about them, everyone applauded Youmu's cooking. Even Tenshi who had her taste inverted agreed they were really good!
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> We are aware of the Bamboo Forest area, yes?
> If so, who is still here that we know is from that area?
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> We are aware of the Bamboo Forest area, yes?
> You're aware of it's existence but haven't cared to explore it much.
> If so, who is still here that we know is from that area?
> You know the pharmacist resides there along with the short lady in pink she accompanies most of the time.
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> Track Youmu down again and request the piece of bamboo back.
> How do people seem to be reacting to Youmu's new appearance?
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> Track Youmu down again and request the piece of bamboo back.
> You find Youmu in the kitchen looking through some drawers and ask her for the piece of bamboo which she hapily hands over!
> How do people seem to be reacting to Youmu's new appearance?
> She hasn't really been outside long enough for people to notice
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> "Thanks, kiddo. What're you looking for, anyway?"
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> "Thanks, kiddo. What're you looking for, anyway?"
> "Oh me? I'm checking to see if Reimu keeps any bamboo utensils or tools"
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> Have we ever been in a romantic relationship?
> Have we ever had any brief flings?
> "Oh, that's not a bad idea at all. Lemme help with that."
> Assist checking the kitchen for bamboo implements.
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> Have we ever been in a romantic relationship?
> As an Amanojaku you find it quite difficult to maintain romantic relationships as the ways you show affection are frequently misunderstood by humans and Youkai alike. You've found that merely revealing what type of Youkai you are is enough to scare most away. Even Shinmyoumaru thinks you're just some kind of Oni, as you generally avoid talking about your past or nature.
> Besides you don't think you've ever had what humans call "true feelings" for someone... or maybe you just can't tell what attraction feels like for Amanojaku?
> You've certainly had your share of pretend relationships, most in the outside world in various attempts to gain influence, leverage or even inheritance. You're willing to put up with all the nuances of traditional relationships and play out the parts perfectly when you see it as an act, a means to an end.
> Have we ever had any brief flings?
> Back in the day in the outside world? Too many to recall honestly.
> Recently in Gensokyo though? During the revolution you were able to seduce Marisa for a few nights and stall her investigation while you attempted to coerce her to your side. You had plans to try the same tactic on Reimu but the mallet ran out of power too soon!
> The only consistent relationship you had during the incident was with Shinmyoumaru. It was her idea originally and you happily agreed since it also helped keep her distracted from how the revolution was progressing. She wanted to participate in the recruitments and battles below but you knew it'd make you look weak and lose faith if they saw how tiny the princess you claimed to be leading the movement was...
> "Oh, that's not a bad idea at all. Lemme help with that."
> Assist checking the kitchen for bamboo implements.
> You look through the cabinets and drawers to find several deep metal "bowls" with bamboo handles, presumably used in some kind of shrine ritual.
> One of them appears to be missing its handle for some reason
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> How do we typically show affection, if we even feel it? Are we what some might stereotype as a "tsundere", or are things more elaborate than that?
> Did either ourselves or Shinmyoumaru ever feel/express a desire to get intimate with the other beyond how standard friends treat each other?
> Do we ever behave in a flirtatious manner outside of when we're trying to use someone to achieve an end?
> Compare the "bowl" with the missing handle to the piece of bamboo we have. Do they look like they fit together?
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> How do we typically show affection, if we even feel it? Are we what some might stereotype as a "tsundere", or are things more elaborate than that?
> One could describe you as "tsundere", you like to tease and pick on those you like. This combined with the fact that Amanojaku can be quite rough leads to their affection being misunderstood.
> Did either ourselves or Shinmyoumaru ever feel/express a desire to get intimate with the other beyond how standard friends treat each other?
> You slept with her many nights during the revolution, mostly at her request. Even though she's quite shy and the kind of of person you'd expect to run away from an Amanojaku she really enjoys your presence.
> Do we ever behave in a flirtatious manner outside of when we're trying to use someone to achieve an end?
> Maybe a bit around Shinmyoumaru during the revolution, she certainly made the first move though... or so you'd like to admit.
> Compare the "bowl" with the missing handle to the piece of bamboo we have. Do they look like they fit together?
> You piece together the bowl and handle to find that it's just barely too lose to stay on. If it was literally one hair narrower it would fit perfectly.
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> If we're being completely honest with ourselves, how physically attractive is Youmu?
> "Hey. Take a look at this."
> Hold up the bowl and the bamboo, pieced together, for Youmu to see.
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> If we're being completely honest with ourselves, how physically attractive is Youmu?
> You find her physically quite attractive but there's others who catch your attention more...
> "Hey. Take a look at this."
> Hold up the bowl and the bamboo, pieced together, for Youmu to see.
> She watches you try and place the bamboo stick on the bowl and remarks "So close, even the type of bamboo matches with the other handles! I wonder why it doesn't fit..."
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> Who's the hottest person at the party? Aside from ourselves, obviously.
> Does the shape of the loose bamboo match the shape of the other handles?
> Double-check the inside of the loose bamboo. Does it look like it was recently carved out at all, perhaps?
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> Who's the hottest person at the party? Aside from ourselves, obviously.
> Youmu is certainly up there, along with the shrine maiden, her blonde friend, the puppeteer and even that silly celestial...
> Does the shape of the loose bamboo match the shape of the other handles?
> Perfectly
> Double-check the inside of the loose bamboo. Does it look like it was recently carved out at all, perhaps?
> No but it looks somewhat damp, likely with whatever is giving it that odd scent
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> What makes up the process of making another person our familiar?
> How many familiars can we have at once? Is there any sort of limiting factor at all?
> "Maybe there used to be a thin layer of adhesive that's been scraped or washed away. I remember we worked in here together earlier while the red-white was around; do you remember anyone else coming in here?"
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> What makes up the process of making another person our familiar?
> You both agree to share your magical energy and cast a spell to pool it together. The one who's stronger and controls the majority of the energy tends to be called the master and those who control the minority are called the familiars.
> How many familiars can we have at once? Is there any sort of limiting factor at all?
> Based on your research the limiting factor is the proportion of your magical energy compared to your familiar's. For this reason people tend to only have one familiar unless the familiars are considerably weaker than their master. You theorize one way around this is letting familiars have familiars of their own.
> "Maybe there used to be a thin layer of adhesive that's been scraped or washed away. I remember we worked in here together earlier while the red-white was around; do you remember anyone else coming in here?"
> "Oh yeah, didn't think of that!"
> After a moment of thought "Well Tenshi was here briefly to grab a bite to eat but other than Reimu and you I don't remember anyone else? But then again anyone could've visited before I got here, the shrine's always open..."
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> If we planned to make the shrine maiden our familiar, does that mean we're confident enough that we're stronger than her that we would be the master and not her?
> What benefits does the master get from the relationship, again?
> "Maybe we should pull the red-white aside and ask her about it, then."
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> If we planned to make the shrine maiden our familiar, does that mean we're confident enough that we're stronger than her that we would be the master and not her?
> You planned on weakening her beforehand by screwing with the barrier while also using all of the mallet's strength. Even then it would've been somewhat of a gamble since she'd have to willingly take part in the spell. Your plan was to make it look like you were betraying Shinmyoumaru because she had become too powerful like the opressors she vowed to overthrow. Your plan was then to offer to become Reimu's familiar claiming that Shinmyoumaru was invincible thus requiring you to get her to lower her guard. But unbeknownst to Reimu you would've been working together all along with you channeling the mallet's energy while Shinmyoumaru wrecked havoc on the Hakurei barrier. The end result would've been her performing the ritual and ending up as a familiar for you to command.
> What benefits does the master get from the relationship, again?
> Access to some of the familiar's abilities and the ability to command them provided the commands do not go against their species instincts (ex. Vampire cannot be told not to drink blood)
> "Maybe we should pull the red-white aside and ask her about it, then."
> "That's a good idea, I'll have another look at the guest room so we can cover more ground"
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> How long does the familiarization ritual take?
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> How long does the familiarization ritual take?
> It would take a couple minutes tops to perform the necessary preparations and cast the spell. The spell itself completes instantly as far as you know.
> Since Reimu's quite experienced with rituals you reckon she'd be quick at preparations
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> Nod.
> "That'd be a big help. Mmm, before you leave, though..."
> Glance around to make sure we're alone.
> If we are indeed alone: "...You ever think about being a familiar?"
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> Nod.
> "That'd be a big help. Mmm, before you leave, though..."
> Glance around to make sure we're alone.
> If we are indeed alone: "...You ever think about being a familiar?"
> You don't see anyone around so you go ahead and ask
> A little confused "A familiar? To whom? Lady Yuyuko is already really demanding, I don't think I'd have time to attend to someone else..."
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> "To me, of course. You've been a big help, and seem like you'd continue being one in the future. You're also a real cutie, in multiple ways. Obviously I'd prefer to have you all to myself, but I'd be willing to work something out with your current mistress just to have more of you."
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> "To me, of course. You've been a big help, and seem like you'd continue being one in the future. You're also a real cutie, in multiple ways. Obviously I'd prefer to have you all to myself, but I'd be willing to work something out with your current mistress just to have more of you."
> You notice her face turn a bit pinkish-red at the cutie remark
> "Huh? T-thank you, glad to have been of help! You're such a funny Youkai, one minute you're complementing my assistance and the next you're carrying me around like some doll haha" she laughs and taps you on the forehead
> She continues "If you can work something out with Lady Yuyuko I'd be glad to spend more time with you!"
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> How much time and effort would go into the process of undoing a familiarization?
> "Hmhmhm~ I can understand you not enjoying being carried in that manner, yes. If you'll pardon me for a moment, would you enjoy this more?"
> Attempt to grab and lift Youmu such that we have her in a bridal carry. Give her a soft grin while holding her if we are successful.
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> How much time and effort would go into the process of undoing a familiarization?
> Another ritual similar to the one needed to form the familiar bond would be required
> "Hmhmhm~ I can understand you not enjoying being carried in that manner, yes. If you'll pardon me for a moment, would you enjoy this more?"
> Attempt to grab and lift Youmu such that we have her in a bridal carry. Give her a soft grin while holding her if we are successful.
> "Uhh I'm not sure what you have in m-"
> Before she's able to finish you've wrapped your arms around her and lifted her into a bridal carry. She initially squirms a little in protest but relaxes eventually into your arms
> As you grin she comments "P-please don't let anyone see us!"
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> Does she seem to be enjoying being carried in this manner?
> If not, does she seem to actively dislike it?
> Is she still blushing? If so, is it any more than before?
> Is she looking at us, or diverting her eyes?
> Chuckle lightly.
> "Of course, of course. A moment like this is meant to be enjoyed privately, after all."
> Tilt and/or lift her so her face is slightly closer to our face.
> "Just you~ and~ me~"
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> Does she seem to be enjoying being carried in this manner?
> If not, does she seem to actively dislike it?
> She's quite relaxed so you assume she doesn't mind too much.
> Is she still blushing? If so, is it any more than before?
> Is she looking at us, or diverting her eyes?
> Yes, even more than before and trying to avoid eye contact
> Chuckle lightly.
> "Of course, of course. A moment like this is meant to be enjoyed privately, after all."
> Tilt and/or lift her so her face is slightly closer to our face.
> "Just you~ and~ me~"
> She stutters a bit trying to find the words to say something
> "You can be so similar to Lady Yuyuko you silly Youkai" she laughs as you feel something cold -- her ghost half hug your waist
> "But can you please set me down before someone inadvertently walks in?"
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> Set her back down onto her feet.
> "There you go."
> Gently pat her ghost half while it hugs us, now that our hands are free.
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> Set her back down onto her feet.
> "There you go."
> "Thank you, Seija~"
> Still blushing she laughs "I guess there's some advantages to being small and short"
> Gently pat her ghost half while it hugs us, now that our hands are free.
> You pat the ghost half as best you can with an intangible object and it swirls around you before returning to Youmu, who's now looking the other way to hide how red her face is.
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> "Hey, don't forget you're taller than me right now."
> Get behind her and put our hands on her shoulders.
> "And I don't mind at all if you want to be bigger, for however long you want to be bigger. Remember, I think you should indulge it as much as you want. And when you're with me, you'll get to do exactly that~"
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> "Hey, don't forget you're taller than me right now."
> Get behind her and put our hands on her shoulders.
> "And I don't mind at all if you want to be taller, for however long you want to be taller. Remember, I think you should indulge it as much as you want~"
> "Thank you, your ability really is something special!"
> A little worried she mentions "Let's continue investigating though, we only have until sunrise to figure this out..."
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> "All right, all right. Good luck out there, kiddo."
> Give her a light smack on the backside, in the congratulatory way outside world athletes do.
> Then head back out front in search of Reimu.
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> "All right, all right. Good luck out there, kiddo."
> Give her a light smack on the backside, in the congratulatory way outside world athletes do.
> She laughs and happily heads to the guest room to continue investigating
> Then head back out front in search of Reimu.
> Outside the shrine you spot Reimu talking to her blonde friend and the ghost princess.
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> How big is Youmu's butt, anyway?
> Head over to the conversation, standing at a respectful distance and not interrupting.
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> How big is Youmu's butt, anyway?
> Head over to the conversation, standing at a respectful distance and not interrupting.
> About average you'd say after having well... inadvertantly sat on you.
> You walk over to the trio and after a short while Reimu approaches
> "Found anything yet?"
> From looks alone you can tell she's in somewhat of a foul mood
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> "Actually, I did."
> Hold up the bamboo stick/potential bowl handle.
> "I need you to look at something inside."
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> "Actually, I did."
> Hold up the bamboo stick/potential bowl handle.
> "I need you to look at something inside."
> She recognizes it immediately and leads you to the kitchen
> "Where'd you find that!? Suika noticed it was missing earlier that afternoon when I asked her to fetch some water from the pond behind"
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> "Underground. Specifically, in the space directly below the floor hatch in the guest room. My guess is whoever had it last dumped it down there after using it to help do what happened here tonight. Here, have a whiff."
> Hold the bamboo out toward Reimu's face. (Make sure to not get so close as to risk poking her accidentally.
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> "Underground. Specifically, in the space directly below the floor hatch in the guest room. My guess is whoever had it last dumped it down there after using it to help do what happened here tonight. Here, have a whiff."
> Hold the bamboo out toward Reimu's face. (Make sure to not get so close as to risk poking her accidentally.
> "Mhmm? It smells like that stuff Mr. Rinnosuke fills the fancy fireplace with"
> She points at the Kerosene heater
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> "Yeah. And that stuff can be used to cause fires, and other unpleasant things."
> Hold the bamboo up in such a way that we are looking at Reimu through it.
> "My guess is that someone wrenched this off of your cookware, used it to pour some of that smelly liquid somewhere strategic, and then chucked it down through that hatch to hide the evidence."
> "The moon doc is doing some testing for some stuff we found in your donation box. Might be worth checking with her to see if she's finished. If she found that this stuff was in there, then that would explain the explosion."
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> "Yeah. And that stuff can be used to cause fires, and other unpleasant things."
> Hold the bamboo up in such a way that we are looking at Reimu through it.
> "My guess is that someone wrenched this off of your cookware, used it to pour some of that smelly liquid somewhere strategic, and then chucked it down through that hatch to hide the evidence."
> "That hatch in Shinmyoumaru's room?"
> "The moon doc is doing some testing for some stuff we found in your donation box. Might be worth checking with her to see if she's finished. If she found that this stuff was in there, then that would explain the explosion."
> "Let's go see if she's finished then?"
> She leads you outside where you find the pharmacist holding up various vials against the moonlight while taking notes
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> "Hey. Anything good yet?"
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> "Hey. Anything good yet?"
> "Oh, yes I've determined the substance to be of organic origin and particularly lightweight, matching perfectly the reagent signature of kerosene. A type of fuel not usually found in Gensokyo as most favor wood or ethanol"
> "Ahh that's what Mr Rinnosuke puts in the foreign fireplace!" Reimu comments
> Eirin confused asks "Fireplace? I'm more surprised your whole place hasn't burned down if he's throwing that the fireplace!"
> Slightly annoyed Reimu explains "Not a traditional fireplace, let me show you"
> She leads both of you to the living room and points at the heating appliance
> Eirin breathes a sigh of relief "Ah I see, you just don't have the word for it. Then that seals the deal, the flammable liquid in the box most certainly came from here"
> Knowledge acquired: Donation box residues - You've identified the residues found on the donation box to be a mixture of gunpowder and kerosene from Reimu's heating appliance
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> "That's what I'd hoped. Here, have a whiff."
> Hold the bamboo handle out toward Eirin.
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> "That's what I'd hoped. Here, have a whiff."
> Hold the bamboo handle out toward Eirin.
> She steps away
> "No thanks, that's why we have reagents in science. Scent alone doesn't prove anything! Besides it's not the healthiest thing to be inhaling..."
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> Shrug.
> "Your call. Thanks for the info, in any case."
> Look to Reimu.
> "Let's head back to that room I told you about."
> Head to the guest room, where Youmu is theoretically still looking around.
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> Shrug.
> "Your call. Thanks for the info, in any case."
> Look to Reimu.
> "Let's head back to that room I told you about."
> Head to the guest room, where Youmu is theoretically still looking around.
> You return to the guest room and find Youmu standing inside the hatch while looking around underneath the floor
> Her ghost half seems to notice you and swirls around you a few times
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> Smile at it and give it a couple of pats, then look down at where Youmu is.
> "Hey kiddo. Find anything good?"
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> Smile at it and give it a couple of pats, then look down at where Youmu is.
> "Hey kiddo. Find anything good?"
> It swirls aorund you once more before returning to Youmu
> "Not really, there's no signs of anyone having been down here other than the bamboo piece we found"
> She jumps out of the hatch and asks Reimu "How come you don't keep anything down there?"
> Reimu laughs "There's a bit of a rodent problem down there"
> Upon hearing this she slams the hatch shut and covers it with the futon
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> Chuckle a bit ourselves.
> "Unfortunate. But we did get some useful info from the moon doc; the liquid in the box matches the liquid in the heater. Which means this bamboo handle was very likely used to pour the liquid into the donation box."
> "So, what that means is that whoever did this knows what that liquid can do, knew where those bowls were and how to get to them without arousing suspicion, was strong enough to rip this handle off, and knew about the hatch in this room. I can't imagine very many people fit all of those criteria."
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> Chuckle a bit ourselves.
> "Unfortunate. But we did get some useful info from the moon doc; the liquid in the box matches the liquid in the heater. Which means this bamboo handle was very likely used to pour the liquid into the donation box."
> "So, what that means is that whoever did this knows what that liquid can do, knew where those bowls were and how to get to them without arousing suspicion, was strong enough to rip this handle off, and knew about the hatch in this room. I can't imagine very many people fit all of those criteria."
> Reimu thinks for a moment
> "Well I'd say it has to be someone who lives here or at least visits a lot. I rarely use those bowls anymore these days and the same thing goes for the hatch and crawlspace"
> Youmu comments "The evidence kind of points to the inchling but I doubt she'd have the strength to remove the handle, let alone open the hatch?"
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> Does Reimu seem to have noticed that Youmu is suddenly the tallest person in the room?
> "It would need to be someone that arrived before Suika told you the handle was missing. Or it could be Suika herself, I suppose, if we think she fits all those criteria I listed."
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> Does Reimu seem to have noticed that Youmu is suddenly the tallest person in the room?
> "It would need to be someone that arrived before Suika told you the handle was missing. Or it could be Suika herself, I suppose, if we think she fits all those criteria I listed."
> Not really she was standing in the hatch until now
> Reimu a little surprised "Suika? Let's just ask her then, as far as I know oni cannot lie"
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> "Sure. Lead the way, boss."
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> "Sure. Lead the way, boss."
> She leads you both to the warehouse where you find the oni gathering up wooden planks, presumably for rebuilding.
> Reimu asks "Hey Suika did you have anything to do with the incident regarding the donation box?"
> To which she happily replies "Nope!"
> Reimu explains "See? I told you oni are dead honest!"
> Knowledge acquired: Suika's account - "Nope!"
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> ...Can oni really not lie? We lie all the time, don't we? Are amanojaku just exempt from that rule?
> Look to Reimu.
> "Well, that's one, at least. Do you remember who has been in the kitchen today? Present company excluded."
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> ...Can oni really not lie? We lie all the time, don't we? Are amanojaku just exempt from that rule?
> They really can't even comprehend the concept of lying. You on the other hand are different and have no problems lying, but you also don't drink barrels full of alcohol
> You know that Amanojaku are closely related to oni and share their physical strength but are much more cunning and methodical, relying on logic, leverage and magic to get things done rather than brute force.
> Look to Reimu.
> "Well, that's one, at least. Do you remember who has been in the kitchen today? Present company excluded."
> She again cheerfully replies "Nope!"
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> Look to Reimu.
> "What about you, red-white? You were in the kitchen a bunch."
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> Look to Reimu.
> "What about you, red-white? You were in the kitchen a bunch."
> "Well while Youmu, you and I were working on the spring rolls Tenshi came in to eat. Earlier Shinmyoumaru was in her room while Marisa and Mima were read some magic book and after the event started I saw Mokou sneak off to the back of the shrine? Oh and Suika ocassionally went in and out to help with the cleaning
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> Would Shinmyoumaru know about kerosene? Or gunpowder?
> "Tenshi left almost as soon as she entered, and I watched her the entire time, so it couldn't have been her unless she went back in later. She took the brunt of the explosion itself, though...I don't know if she would have done that to herself. Would any of the others you mentioned know much about that liquid?"
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> Would Shinmyoumaru know about kerosene? Or gunpowder?
> There's a few books in the castle's library on gunpowder's properties, manufacturing and use in traditional cannons and other primitive firearms.
> You doubt she'd know much about kerosene but she did live with Reimu so it's possible she figured out how that heater works.
> "Tenshi left almost as soon as she entered, and I watched her the entire time, so it couldn't have been her unless she went back in later. She took the brunt of the explosion itself, though...I don't know if she would have done that to herself. Would any of the others you mentioned know much about that liquid?"
> "Well Marisa and Mima probably spend the most time here after Shinmyoumaru who lives with me, so its possible they've been around when Mr Rinnosuke was filling it to ask him questions. As for Mokou well... she likes all things flammable"
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> "Hmm. Would Tenshi or Mokou know about that hatch in the guest room?
> "And no one noticed the handle was missing until after I left the kitchen?"
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> "Hmm. Would Tenshi or Mokou know about that hatch in the guest room?
> "I doubt it, they probably think this room is a closet or something"
> "And no one noticed the handle was missing until after I left the kitchen?"
> "Suika noticed it was missing earlier that afternoon when I asked her to fetch some water from the pond behind"
// This was already mentioned [Here]
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> Do we know if that was before or after we helped with the spring rolls?
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> Do we know if that was before or after we helped with the spring rolls?
> You assume before since it was nearly sunset by then. You hardly call that 'afternoon'.
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> Frown a bit.
> "That would be before I even got here..."
> How good an actor is Shinmyoumaru?
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> Frown a bit.
> "That would be before I even got here..."
> "Indeed, those who were here before you were Youmu, Shinmyoumaru, Mima, Marisa, Suika and I.
> How good an actor is Shinmyoumaru?
> Quite talented, given that she's of royal descent. During the revolution she loved practicing her motivational speeches which always sounded incredibly inspiring even if she was having a rough day worrying about the progress below.
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> Adopt a look of sudden realization.
> "Wait."
> Finger-snap.
> "The witch was doing something by the donation box when I first arrived. I think she was playing with some sort of doll."
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> Adopt a look of sudden realization.
> "Wait."
> Finger-snap.
> "The witch was doing something by the donation box when I first arrived. I think she was playing with some sort of doll."
> The shrine maiden's eyes widen
> "Marisa? She'd never..."
> Reimu thinks for a moment and breathes a sigh of relief
> "She must've just been looking at Iris!"
> Youmu remarks "It never hurts to ask, maybe she saw something inside the box?"
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> Did the doll Marisa was playing with at the time look like Iris?
> Did we ever talk to Alice about her dolls?
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> Did the doll Marisa was playing with at the time look like Iris?
> You didn't know it at the time but retrospectively you believe so.
> Did we ever talk to Alice about her dolls?
> No, you've been wanting to learn more about her since the revolution. Her house reminds you of the outside world and so does her name sound foreign.
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> Did Shinmyoumaru talk to Alice at all, that we recall?
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> Did Shinmyoumaru talk to Alice at all, that we recall?
> Not that you know of, you did your best to keep her occupied in the Shining Needle Castle.
> She spent most of her day studying in the library ways to boost the mallet's magical power or preparing various speeches to help you recruit more members.
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> Are we aware of any relationship Alice may have with Marisa?
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> Are we aware of any relationship Alice may have with Marisa?
> Well there have been gossipy rumors in the Tengu papers about Alice having a crush on Marisa...
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> "...If there's a doll involved, and if Marisa might be involved, would it be worth asking Alice for information first, just in case?"
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> "...If there's a doll involved, and if Marisa might be involved, would it be worth asking Alice for information first, just in case?"
> Reimu nods "Alice is always very polite and might even help us..."
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> "Let's go see her, then."
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> "Let's go see her, then."
> Reimu leads you out to the front yard and through the shrine's faith gate to the long staircase where you find Alice and Tenshi talking about Mahjong
> One of her dolls notices you and tugs on her shoulder
> "Can I help you?"
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> Is Youmu still with us?
> "If you don't mind. Need to ask you about some private stuff."
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> Is Youmu still with us?
> "If you don't mind. Need to ask you about some private stuff."
> She certainly is and whispers "What is it about?"
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> Did Alice or Youmu answer that? It was directed at Alice, I just wanted to verify Youmu came along.
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// My bad thought it was directed at Youmu
> Youmu did
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> "Oh, sorry, not you, her."
> Gesture to Alice.
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> "Oh, sorry, not you, her."
> Gesture to Alice.
> Tenshi crosses her arms
> "Why am I always excluded from anything important!?"
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> "It's nothing against you, I promise. If you have extensive knowledge of dolls, though, I can ask both of you."
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> "It's nothing against you, I promise. If you have extensive knowledge of dolls, though, I can ask both of you."
> "Fine, I know nothing about dolls"
> She waltzes back up the steps and disappears towards the shrine
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> Look back to Alice.
> "Sorry about that. Didn't mean to offend your conversation partner."
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> Look back to Alice.
> "Sorry about that. Didn't mean to offend your conversation partner."
> She whispers "No worries she can be quite demanding with all the questions"
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> Raise our voice just a little bit, so Reimu and Youmu can still hear, but no one else will hear.
> "Anyway, keep this on the down-low, but we...have reason to believe Marisa might have been responsible for that explosion."
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> Raise our voice just a little bit, so Reimu and Youmu can still hear, but no one else will hear.
> "Anyway, keep this on the down-low, but we...have reason to believe Marisa might have been responsible for that explosion."
> Surprised she waves dismissively
> "M-Marisa? No way"
> She looks at Reimu
> "Isn't s-she like your b-best friend? How are you letting these Y-youkai suspect her?"
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> "Look, I know, I know. But the information we've found has really narrowed down who could possibly be responsible. She's one of the extreme few that could possibly have known everything necessary to do what's been done. But I'm not sure just yet."
> "When I got here, she was playing with a doll right by the donation box. It might've been Iris, or it might've been her setting something up. Were you aware of any dolls neat the donation box this afternoon, Iris or otherwise?"
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> "Look, I know, I know. But the information we've found has really narrowed down who could possibly be responsible. She's one of the extreme few that could possibly have known everything necessary to do what's been done. But I'm not sure just yet."
> "When I got here, she was playing with a doll right by the donation box. It might've been Iris, or it might've been her setting something up. Were you aware of any dolls neat the donation box this afternoon, Iris or otherwise?"
> "I don't know anything about a doll near the donation box but two of my dolls have gone missing tonight..."
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> "Hrm. Would they have been useful to someone trying to blow up the donation box?"
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> "Hrm. Would they have been useful to someone trying to blow up the donation box?"
> Intrigued she explains "Possibly, their cores are made of gunpowder due to it's magical conductivity"
> "But I doubt Marisa would ever hurt my dolls! They're too cute!"
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> Raise an eyebrow.
> "You know about gunpowder?"
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> Raise an eyebrow.
> "You know about gunpowder?"
> Alice waves "I use it in my dolls to enhance their magical enchantments and make them more autonomous"
> She explains "It's somewhat like precious gems and metals which conduct magical energy but much lighter and easier to work with"
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> "Does Marisa know about gunpowder?"
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> "Does Marisa know about gunpowder?"
> Alice chuckles "Haven't you seen her amazing fireworks shows? They're unlike anything you could make with just danmaku"
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> "Hm. I ask because we found gunpowder was used to make that explosion, and presumably not everyone here tonight is an expert with it or has easy access to it."
> Address Reimu.
> "That Mr. Rinnosuke guy...would he know about gunpowder, or that hatch?"
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> "Hm. I ask because we found gunpowder was used to make that explosion, and presumably not everyone here tonight is an expert with it or has easy access to it."
> Address Reimu.
> "That Mr. Rinnosuke guy...would he know about gunpowder, or that hatch?"
> Reimu answers "I don't think he knows about the hatch..."
> Alice chuckles "As for the gunpowder? Let's just say there's a reason no one steals from Rinnosuke"
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> "That hatch is enough to disqualify him from being the culprit."
> Address Alice again.
> "Look, I might as well lay the cards on the table. Based on everything we've found that the culprit would have to know about, they have to be either Marisa or Mima. ...Or Reimu herself, I guess."
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> "That hatch is enough to disqualify him from being the culprit."
> Address Alice again.
> "Look, I might as well lay the cards on the table. Based on everything we've found that the culprit would have to know about, they have to be either Marisa or Mima. ...Or Reimu herself, I guess."
> Your heart skips a beat with the death glare Reimu gives you upon mentioning her name
> Alice sighs "Look I really don't think Marisa would do something like this to Reimu"
> "A-aren't the two of you like a thing amyways?"
> Your heart skips another beat just seeing the death glare she gave Alice upon mentioning that...
> Somewhat startled she continues "Umm I'd rather blame that ghost than Marisa, she's always scheming you know..."
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> "It could certainly be her instead. I only leaned toward Marisa because she was fooling around near the box when I arrived."
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> "It could certainly be her instead. I only leaned toward Marisa because she was fooling around near the box when I arrived."
> Alice agrees and Reimu rolls her eyes
> The shrine maiden remarks "Well let's just ask both of them then?"
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> "Sure, I'm down for that. We could even bring the celestial along."
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> "Sure, I'm down for that. We could even bring the celestial along."
> Alice replies "Sure!"
> Reimu rolls her eyes once more and steps away to find Tenshi, returning shortly after with celestial in hand
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> Can we see Marisa or Mima from where we are?
> Address Tenshi.
> "Sorry about that. We're good now, though."
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> Can we see Marisa or Mima from where we are?
> No
> Address Tenshi.
> "Sorry about that. We're good now, though."
> The celestial mockingly sticks out her tongue at Reimu and you
> Already annoyed the shrine maiden responds by twisting her arm before leaving for to top of the steps
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> "Wait, red-white, before you leave."
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> "Wait, red-white, before you leave."
> "Huh?" She turns around
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> "I'm thinking maybe we should split into two groups. One to talk to Marisa and Mima, and the other to see if they can find those missing dolls Alice mentioned. If nothing else, I worry that going after them with a large group might put them on guard and maybe even make them hostile."
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> "I'm thinking maybe we should split into two groups. One to talk to Marisa and Mima, and the other to see if they can find those missing dolls Alice mentioned. If nothing else, I worry that going after them with a large group might put them on guard and maybe even make them hostile."
> The shrine maiden's mood quickly recovers "Oh why didn't I think of that?"
> She continues "Tenshi, Alice and Youmu you go talk to Marisa and that ghost"
> She points at you "And we'll go look for those dolls~!"
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> Nod to Reimu. "You got it, boss."
> Address Youmu: "I suggest letting Alice do the primary talking, kiddo. If things get serious, though, make sure to mention the bowl handle going missing and then being found in an underground hatch not many would know about. Remember, there's a very limited number of people here that would know about those things and about gunpowder and the funny liquid you smelled in that bamboo."
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> Nod to Reimu. "You got it, boss."
> Address Youmu: "I suggest letting Alice do the primary talking, kiddo. If things get serious, though, make sure to mention the bowl handle going missing and then being found in an underground hatch not many would know about. Remember, there's a very limited number of people here that would know about those things and about gunpowder and the funny liquid you smelled in that bamboo."
> Youmu whispers "I'm sure Alice knows Marisa better than any of us" and winks
> Reimu comments "We only have about a third of the night left, so let's move" before grabbing your hand and leading you up the steps
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> Address Reimu quietly (so Youmu doesn't hear): "Oh my~ I didn't know you cared this much, boss~"
> Grin and give her hand a gentle squeeze in return while following along.
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> Address Reimu quietly (so Youmu doesn't hear): "Oh my~ I didn't know you cared this much, boss~"
> Grin and give her hand a gentle squeeze in return while following along.
> She's already lead you out of their hearing radius
> She whispers back "It's my home you know... I'll have to sleep out in the rain and cold until I can get it rebuilt..."
> With a anxious tone she continues "Not to mention I'm worried what Iris might reveal if we don't solve this... The village elders' patience is already running thin with the Youkai situation out here. Any more slip ups and I might lose all faith!"
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> Where do we normally live?
> "No, no, don't worry, I get it. And to be clear, I don't actually think you did this. You're the only one at the party that doesn't have a motive."
> "Also, for what it's worth, you can stay with me if you need to."
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> Where do we normally live?
> After the revolution you built yourself a hut in a peaceful spot near the edge of Gensokyo overlooking an abandoned village.
> However you also have an entire floor to yourself at the Shining Needle Castle which
> "No, no, don't worry, I get it. And to be clear, I don't actually think you did this. You're the only one at the party that doesn't have a motive."
> "Glad to hear that and for the record I don't think you had any part in it even though you're new around here and new Youkai usually cause trouble. Not to mention you have oddly powerful abilities"
> "Also, for what it's worth, you can stay with me if you need to."
> "You have a house?"
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> Where are we at this point?
> "I have a couple of places we could stay together for a bit, yeah."
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> Where are we at this point?
> She's leading you off to the side of the yard where she spotted a doll patrolling.
> "I have a couple of places we could stay together for a bit, yeah."
> "That'd be better than staying here until the repairs finish. Though it'll have to be a secret, can't have the village finding out I'm staying at a Youkai's place"
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> "I have something that should work just fine, boss. Part of me was hoping to have the half-ghost over as well if I could swing it, but if that's too much for you, then I can set that aside. I really don't think she'd be a problem, but maybe you know her better."
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> "I have something that should work just fine, boss. Part of me was hoping to have the half-ghost over as well if I could swing it, but if that's too much for you, then I can set that aside. I really don't think she'd be a problem, but maybe you know her better."
> "Youmu? I think she's too busy with her mistress..."
> "How big is it anyways, and how far away?"
> You reach the fence at the end of the yeard and begin walking along it towards the back yard
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> Look around for any dolls.
> "She is, but I've taken a bit of my shine to her myself, and I think that feeling is mutual. We'll see how things go. And my place is admittedly a bit out of the way...it's off by the border."
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> Look around for any dolls.
> You keep an eye out for dolls as you enter the back yard
> "She is, but I've taken a bit of my shine to her myself, and I think that feeling is mutual. We'll see how things go. And my place is admittedly a bit out of the way...it's off by the border."
> She responds "She's always very polite and eager to help everyone, I don't think I'd be able to have these festivals every month with just Suika."
> Visibly disappointed "Oh it's far... I think I need to be close by to keep an eye on this Iris incident. My intuition is telling me so"
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> How far away is the Shining Needle Castle?
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> How far away is the Shining Needle Castle?
> It resides high in the skies above Gensokyo, hidden by enchantments to those below. In terms of distance it's probably as far away as the Human Village but vertically!
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> "Well, the Shining Needle Castle is a possibility, if you and the Princess don't mind each other's company."
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> "Well, the Shining Needle Castle is a possibility, if you and the Princess don't mind each other's company."
> She laughs "Don't we already live together? Besides she can't really stay at the shrine either"
> You reach the far corner of the fence and turn to head towards the gate leading out the back of the yard
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>Any dolls in this area?
> "That's true. We'll talk to her about it after everything's taken care of. ...I don't know if this means anything coming from me, but I'm sorry this happened to you."
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>Any dolls in this area?
> As you walk around you look for dolls but don't see any roaming around
> "That's true. We'll talk to her about it after everything's taken care of. ...I don't know if this means anything coming from me, but I'm sorry this happened to you."
> "You're pretty considerate for a Youkai... It's not the first time this has happened to my shrine though..."
> You're approaching a gate in the fence on your left with a path leading off to a forest behind the shrine
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> "Well, I wouldn't offer this to just anyone. But you're on the list, so to speak."
> Point at the gate.
> "Should we search around there?"
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> "Well, I wouldn't offer this to just anyone. But you're on the list, so to speak."
> Playfully she asks "So you're not just doing this because I'm the Wonderful Shrine Maiden of Paradise?"
> Point at the gate.
> "Should we search around there?"
> She nods opens the gate to investigate
> "Huh!? I think I found something!"
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> "What is it?"
> Investigate!
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> "What is it?"
> Investigate!
> She responds "I think it's ... a doll?"
> You take a look and find what looks like a pile of various doll parts right behind the gate
> Continuing your previous conversation "Or is it because you think I'm cute?" she laughs
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> Shrug with a small grin.
> "Why not both?"
> Have a look at the pile of parts. Anything noteworthy about it?
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> Shrug with a small grin.
> "Why not both?"
> She chuckles "And you as a Youkai have no problems staying with a shrine maiden of all people?"
> Have a look at the pile of parts. Anything noteworthy about it?
> Reimu hops up on the fence to sit while you investigate
> You inspect the doll parts and notice they're all in surprisingly good condition ... as if the doll was carefully dismantled?
> Reimu comments "So what do you think, detective Seija?" and chuckles "Work of some nameless Youkai?"
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> Give Reimu a wink.
> "If I can't trust a shrine maiden, who can I trust?"
> Gesture to the pile.
> "And no, probably not. This doll looks like it was taken apart carefully, rather than torn to shreds by some random predator."
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> Give Reimu a wink.
> "If I can't trust a shrine maiden, who can I trust?"
> In playful tone "You know, shrine maidens are supposed to seal powerful Youkai's abilities like yours~!"
> She then slides a red bow shaped ribbon off her hair to show you
> Gesture to the pile.
> "And no, probably not. This doll looks like it was taken apart carefully, rather than torn to shreds by some random predator."
> She asks "But why take the time to dismantle it? And why bother with the dolls in the first place, they're at most a nuisance and not real threats?"
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> Is there any gunpowder in the pile of dollstuffs?
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> Is there any gunpowder in the pile of dollstuffs?
> No, absolutely no trace of it
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> "Oh my, I guess I better not do anything to make you seal me~"
> Gesture at the pile.
> "Didn't Alice say her dolls had gunpowder in them? Look at this pile. I don't see any trace of it. If someone needed gunpowder, this is certainly one way to get it...for someone that knows they have it."
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> "Oh my, I guess I better not do anything to make you seal me~"
> She slides the ribbon back on her hair and laughs "I think red would look cute on you~!"
> "Didn't Alice say her dolls had gunpowder in them? Look at this pile. I don't see any trace of it. If someone needed gunpowder, this is certainly one way to get it...for someone that knows they have it."
> "Oh! But that means the culprit didn't necessarily have to know how to make gunpowder..."
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> "You do, huh? Well, there's one way to find out~!"
> Grab Reimu from off her perch on the gate and bring her up close to ourselves by holding her in a bridal carry.
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> "You do, huh? Well, there's one way to find out~!"
> Grab Reimu from off her perch on the gate and bring her up close to ourselves by holding her in a bridal carry.
> While your actions surprise Reimu you're more surprised by how light she is! She must weigh half as much as Youmu who already weighs half as much as you'd expect!
> "Oh my~! You're bold even for an Oni!"
> She slides the ribbon back off her hair and makes a bow similar to the one behind her head, her eyes sparkling red while working on it...
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> Does she appear to be blushing at all herself?
> Given we were carrying Youmu with one arm, how easily do we think we could carry Reimu with one arm?
> Hold her a little closer so her face is closer to ours.
> "Fortune favors the bold, after all~"
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> Does she appear to be blushing at all herself?
> A little bit but she's pretty good at hiding it
> Given we were carrying Youmu with one arm, how easily do we think we could carry Reimu with one arm?
> Very easily
> Hold her a little closer so her face is closer to ours.
> "Fortune favors the bold, after all~"
> "Indeed it does~" she laughs
> She finishes working on the ribbon and chuckes "It's cute! One might think you're an apprentice here~ How do you feel?"
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> What did she do with the ribbon? Did she put it on us somewhere?
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> What did she do with the ribbon? Did she put it on us somewhere?
> She tied a matching bow ribbon for you like the one she wears over her head!
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> Wiggle out head a bit, to get used to the feel of the ribbon.
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> Wiggle out head a bit, to get used to the feel of the ribbon.
> You wiggle your head a bit and feel the shrine maiden's ribbon over your head
> Reimu watches and comments "It matches your dress you know~!"
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> Look down at our dress.
> "Excellent, excellent."
> Look back up at Reimu with a grin.
> "Though I admit I think red looks cuter on you~"
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> Look down at our dress.
> "Excellent, excellent."
> Look back up at Reimu with a grin.
> "Though I admit I think red looks cuter on you~"
> "They don't call me the red white shrine maiden for nothing~!" she laughs
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> "You've definitely got that on me as well~ Thank you for the present!"
> Wiggle our head a little bit more to flap the ribbon some. (Don't bonk Reimu in the face, of course!)
> Then look back down at the doll pile.
> "You do make about the gunpowder, though...unless the culprit only decided last-minute to try this, they'd need to be someone who couldn't make it if they resorted to stealing it from a doll. And this is still only one...there's another one out there."
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> "You've definitely got that on me as well~ Thank you for the present!"
> "I don't think any shrine maiden in Gensokyo has ever sealed a Youkai so easily~!" she chuckles
> Wiggle our head a little bit more to flap the ribbon some. (Don't bonk Reimu in the face, of course!)
> You wiggle your head once more and feel the ribbon like before with a slight tingling sensation or numbness around that area
> Then look back down at the doll pile.
> "You do make about the gunpowder, though...unless the culprit only decided last-minute to try this, they'd need to be someone who couldn't make it if they resorted to stealing it from a doll. And this is still only one...there's another one out there."
> "So would that discount Marisa since she knows how to make fireworks?" the shrine maiden asks
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> How does our magic feel at the moment?
> "It would, if she had time to plan and make some in preparation. I guess that would be enough to shift the suspicion crosshairs to her friend."
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> How does our magic feel at the moment?
> You certainly feel like you could fly or shoot danmaku
> "It would, if she had time to plan and make some in preparation. I guess that would be enough to shift the suspicion crosshairs to her friend."
> "Or Shinmyoumaru" she reminds you
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> How did Shinny's mallet feel when we first ran into her this afternoon/evening?
> "I haven't forgotten the princess, don't worry. But I do doubt her ability to move all that stuff around at her normal size."
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> How did Shinny's mallet feel when we first ran into her this afternoon/evening?
> The mallet seemed very weak, not letting Shinmyoumaru stay big for very long.
> "I haven't forgotten the princess, don't worry. But I do doubt her ability to move all that stuff around at her normal size."
> "Indeed but she's always trying to find ways to get bigger"
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> How long does the mallet normally let Shinny stay big for?
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> How long does the mallet normally let Shinny stay big for?
> During the revolution she could get about a day's worth of bigness out of it for every week it recharged, so you told her to only use it when appearing in public. However she was terrible at following this rule and frequently used it at home for convenience, much to your annoyance since you promised to help with anything she asked for.
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> ...Does Shinny know about gunpowder and kerosene?
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> ...Does Shinny know about gunpowder and kerosene?
> There's certainly a couple books in the Shining Needle Castle's library on gunpowder's chemistry, manufacturing and use in traditional cannons and other primitive firearms. You've no idea what she spent her time reading though since you were down below busy with the incident.
> As for kerosene you guess she knows as much as Reimu does since they live together. There's no books that you know of in the library that reference it.
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> "Yeah, but if I'm not around, that would require..."
> Frown.
> "Did the Princess wander around big today at all? Before I arrived, I mean."
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> "Yeah, but if I'm not around, that would require..."
> Frown.
> "Did the Princess wander around big today at all? Before I arrived, I mean."
> Reimu shifts around a bit in your arms while she thinks
> "Umm... well she became big at breakfast and lunch since I don't have plates, bowls or chairs for doll-size people"
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> In what manner is she shifting?
> "And did she go back to being small where you could see her?"
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> In what manner is she shifting?
> Trying to get more comfortable in your arms which are tiring out albeit slower than when you were holding Youmu.
> "And did she go back to being small where you could see her?"
> "At lunch yes but after breakfast she stayed big for a while since we had a human from the village in need of lifting a curse visit"
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> "...So she could have done it after all. I assume you had your hands full with the curse-lifting and lost track of her? She could have set things up then. That would certainly explain why the mallet was near-empty when I showed up..."
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> "...So she could have done it after all. I assume you had your hands full with the curse-lifting and lost track of her? She could have set things up then. That would certainly explain why the mallet was near-empty when I showed up..."
> "She was helping me with the ritual the entire time though, constantly fetching water from the pond in the back" she explains
> You feel a little more fatigue in your hands
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> "With the bowl that had the handle go missing, maybe? ...Though I guess that wouldn't leave her a lot of time to scamper off and do other things..."
> Flip our arms from tired to not-tired, like we did before when holding Youmu.
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> "With the bowl that had the handle go missing, maybe? ...Though I guess that wouldn't leave her a lot of time to scamper off and do other things..."
> "I believe so but the handle was still there and she put it back right before becoming small again"
> Flip our arms from tired to not-tired, like we did before when holding Youmu.
> Nothing happens
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> "So she wouldn't have had extended time being big and out of your sight? That makes it a lot less likely that she's responsible, then."
> "Urk...would you mind undoing the seal for a moment? I need to flip something."
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> "So she wouldn't have had extended time being big and out of your sight? That makes it a lot less likely that she's responsible, then."
> "Indeed, she was only out of my sight when she was filling the bowl up"
> "Urk...would you mind undoing the seal for a moment? I need to flip something."
> She chuckles "Oh my~! And what if I don't?"
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> "Things will end poorly for both of us...and I'd rather avoid that..."
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> "Things will end poorly for both of us...and I'd rather avoid that..."
> She smiles "Maybe if you ask nicely... It's not very polite to refuse gifts you know~"
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> Grunt a bit from the strain.
> "...Please, boss?"
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> Grunt a bit from the strain.
> "...Please, boss?"
> She smiles and replies "Alright I'll undo the seal, silly Youkai"
> Reimu then undoes the ribbon on your head
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> Flip our arms from tired to not-tired before they fall off!
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> Flip our arms from tired to not-tired before they fall off!
> Your arms are full of energy once more!
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> "Phew. Thanks, boss."
> Give her a very gentle squeeze on the side. (If we happen to have a hand on her backside, obviously do not squeeze that.)
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> "Phew. Thanks, boss."
> Give her a very gentle squeeze on the side. (If we happen to have a hand on her backside, obviously do not squeeze that.)
> "You're welcome~" she laughs while working on remaking the ribbon bow on your hair
> "I think this one came out even better~!"
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> Inwardly sigh.
> Outwardly smile.
> "I'm sure it came out wonderfully, given you have such a talent for them~"
> "Anyway, that still puts us back at Mima, if the Princess couldn't have found the time to do it."
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> Inwardly sigh.
> Outwardly smile.
> "I'm sure it came out wonderfully, given you have such a talent for them~"
> You mentally roll your eyes
> Playfully she whispers "Oh my, I don't think any other shrine maiden has ever heard such a complement from a Youkai~"
> "Anyway, that still puts us back at Mima, if the Princess couldn't have found the time to do it."
> "So let's meet up with puppeteer, ghost and celestial to see what they found!"
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> "Sure. Do you wish to be carried there, or do you wish to walk there yourself?"
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> "Sure. Do you wish to be carried there, or do you wish to walk there yourself?"
> "If we were alone I wouldn't mind being carried~" she laughs
> "But since there's others here I don't mind the exercise..."
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> "Very well, then. Alley-oop~"
> Gently lower Reimu to the ground, semi-sliding her out of our arms so her feet land solidly on the ground. Make sure to strategically slide her body and our hands so that we run at least one hand along her backside as we let her down~
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> "Very well, then. Alley-oop~"
> Gently lower Reimu to the ground, semi-sliding her out of our arms so her feet land solidly on the ground. Make sure to strategically slide her body and our hands so that we run at least one hand along her backside as we let her down~
> You succeed in strategically lowering Reimu to the ground.
> "I imagine they're in the front somewhere"
> Knowledge obtained: Scattered Doll Parts - This doll was found behind the gate in the back yard of the shrine. Despite it's initial appearance all it's parts are in surprisingly good condition, as if it was carefully dismantled
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> Did Reimu react to how we lowered her to the ground at all?
> "Should we bring these doll parts with us, do you think?"
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> Did Reimu react to how we lowered her to the ground at all?
> She seemed to notice but must've thought it was unintentional
> "Should we bring these doll parts with us, do you think?"
> "Might as well" she comments
> She picks up all the doll parts and hides them in her sleeve
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> "Ooh, handy storage you got there."
> Peer inside the sleeve she just put the doll parts in.
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> "Ooh, handy storage you got there."
> "Mhmm. Jealous~?"
> Peer inside the sleeve she just put the doll parts in.
> You peer inside the sleeve and see a crimson ... void? You can see a couple slow moving stars cascading across the endless red sky behind them.
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> Can we see her arm inside?
> "Whoa, what...?"
> Try reaching inside.
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> Can we see her arm inside?
Yes it's above the "void"
> "Whoa, what...?"
> Try reaching inside.
> You reach inside and feel nothing?
> Reimu asks "Curious one aren't we?"
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> "This isn't exactly something you see every day, boss."
> Can we still see our arm while it's inside?
> Try using our arm that's inside to feel the part of her arm that's inside.
> If we can still see our arm, and we can feel her arm, try going all the way inside. (If we can't see our arm, or if we can't feel her arm, then do not try to climb inside.)
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> "This isn't exactly something you see every day, boss."
> "Maybe~ And a Youkai with the ability to swap sizes and even 'become' a shrine maiden also isn't something you see every day~"
> Can we still see our arm while it's inside?
> No it seems to disappear past the red void
> Try using our arm that's inside to feel the part of her arm that's inside.
> If we can still see our arm, and we can feel her arm, try going all the way inside. (If we can't see our arm, or if we can't feel her arm, then do not try to climb inside.)
> Her arm is not inside but above it (the void is hidden in like the lower part of her sleeve)
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> Do we still feel our arm, at least?
> If so, try sticking our head in.
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> Do we still feel our arm, at least?
> Yeah but you can't feel the sleeve or anything for the matter inside
> If so, try sticking our head in.
> You try sticking your head in and Reimu chuckles "I thought you'd try that sooner or later"
> She holds open her sleeve with her other hand to make it a little easier
> Peering inside you see a room suspiciously similar to the warehouse near the shrine. It's filled with shelves full of equipment for rituals and catering to festivals. You spot the doll parts on a shelf to your left.
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> "Wow, fascinating..."
> Look behind us while keeping our head in this area. Can we see out of the sleeve, or is the red void behind us now?
> Is there anything within reach that we could grab onto to pull ourselves in further?
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> "Wow, fascinating..."
> You get no response from Reimu but hear ... Suika instead?
> "Huh, 's anyon' there?" while you hear footsteps approach from the outside
> Look behind us while keeping our head in this area. Can we see out of the sleeve, or is the red void behind us now?
> There's the opaque red void behind you
> Is there anything within reach that we could grab onto to pull ourselves in further?
> Not without risk of knocking things over or off the shelves (which don't look very sturdy)
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> Try climbing through further until we're in the warehouse up to our waist, just to see if Reimu does anything about it.
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> Try climbing through further until we're in the warehouse up to our waist, just to see if Reimu does anything about it.
> You try and climb further in and Reimu politely gives you a tug on your dress
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> How much further did we get in?
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> How much further did we get in?
> You managed to get both of your arms in
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> Aww.
> Slide all the way back out to where Reimu is.
> Pout just a little bit.
> "Really, that quickly? You had every opportunity to let me go through a bunch and then get yourself a good view without me knowing."
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> Aww.
> Slide all the way back out to where Reimu is.
> You slide back out and find Reimu giggling ... and blushing!
> Pout just a little bit.
> "Really, that quickly? You had every opportunity to let me go through a bunch and then get yourself a good view without me knowing."
> "Who says I didn't accidentally take a peek~?"
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> "Well, if you did, I hope you accidentally enjoyed the view~"
> "Should we get back to the others, then?"
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> "Well, if you did, I hope you accidentally enjoyed the view~"
> She just giggles in return
> "Should we get back to the others, then?"
> The shrine maiden nods then takes your hand and leads you around to the front yard
> As you're walking the oni runs up to Reimu with a panicked look in her face!
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> Give Reimu's hand a single gentle squeeze along the way.
> Let her handle the oni to begin with.
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> Give Reimu's hand a single gentle squeeze along the way.
> She returns the gesture
> Let her handle the oni to begin with.
> She waves her arms and shouts "Reimu! Reimu! There's a ghost haunting th' shrine!"
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> "Oh, sorry, that was just me."
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> "Oh, sorry, that was just me."
> Still panicked "Y-you died and became a g-ghost!?"
> Reimu realizes what she must've seen "Oh I was showing her the magic in my sleeves~... I mean the gaps in them!"
> She laughs "Erm that didn't sound right but anyways you get what I mean!"
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> "Yeah. I heard you but didn't really know how to respond given the situation."
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> "Yeah. I heard you but didn't really know how to respond given the situation."
> "Ahh I see!"
> She notices the ribbon on your head
> "What a cute bow! Did Reimu make that for you?"
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> Nod.
> "She did."
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> Nod.
> "She did."
> The oni laughs "It almost looks like you work here" before heading back into the warehouse
> Reimu is very happy at being complemented on her work
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> "Well, that's only fitting, given everything that's happened today. Nice to have a third party weigh in positively on your work, though, I bet."
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> "Well, that's only fitting, given everything that's happened today. Nice to have a third party weigh in positively on your work, though, I bet."
> She nods cheerfully then leads you to the front yard where you spot Alice talking to Marisa and Youmu with Tenshi talking to the ghost
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> Is Shinny visible anywhere?
> "Guess it's time to face the music."
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> Is Shinny visible anywhere?
> She's talking with the green haired shrine maiden and Kourindou shopkeeper
> "Guess it's time to face the music."
> Reimu sighs "Who do you want to ask first?"
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> "I almost wonder if it's worth talking to them both at the same time."
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> "I almost wonder if it's worth talking to them both at the same time."
> She agrees and beckons both groups over to the big round table where all the cards lie
> "What is it miss red white?" Alice and Marisa ask
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> Address Alice.
> "We found one of your dolls. It had been taken apart pretty carefully. Disassembled, really."
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> Address Alice.
> "We found one of your dolls. It had been taken apart pretty carefully. Disassembled, really."
> Surprised she comments "Disassembled? No way anyone other than me could disassemble them by hand!"
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> Address Reimu.
> "You wanna show her, or should I?"
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> Address Reimu.
> "You wanna show her, or should I?"
> She takes out the doll parts and sets them on the table
> Alice walks up and begins inspecting them carefully
> Meanwhile Remilia, Sakuya and the librarian notice your group gathering and approach together with Eirin
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> "As you give that pile a look, make note of what isn't there as well as what is."
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> "As you give that pile a look, make note of what isn't there as well as what is."
> Alice frowns "It's missing the... gunpowder? Poor thing..."
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> "Right. And with how meticulously it was taken apart, it stands to reason that whoever did it, did it for the gunpowder. And, since gunpowder was used to make the box explode, it stands to reason why someone would want it enough to do that to that doll."
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> "Right. And with how meticulously it was taken apart, it stands to reason that whoever did it, did it for the gunpowder. And, since gunpowder was used to make the box explode, it stands to reason why someone would want it enough to do that to that doll."
> Still frowning Alice responds "They must have wanted the gunpowder badly, perhaps they didn't know any other way to get their hands on it..."
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> "Right. It would seem that whoever did this knows about gunpowder and how it works, including that your dolls use it, but can't make it themselves."
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> "Right. It would seem that whoever did this knows about gunpowder and how it works, including that your dolls use it, but can't make it themselves."
> The puppeteer explains "Well I'm the only one that can..."
> Knowledge obtained: Gunpowder - Alice claims to be the only one who can make gunpowder in Gensokyo
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> "Interesting."
> Look around at whoever else is present.
> "Can anyone refute that?"
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> "Interesting."
> Look around at whoever else is present.
> "Can anyone refute that?"
> Marisa comments "Well I've found ways to produce gunpowder in small quantities, nothing like Alice can though. Which is why she always helps me with the fireworks displays"
> The librarian comments "I tried to manufacture it some years ago but failed"
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> Nod.
> "All right, that's good to know."
> Resume general assembly address.
> "So here we have a source of gunpowder. But the box also had traces of a flammable liquid called kerosene, which was almost assuredly used to ignite the gunpowder from a distance. Based on general interactions here tonight, it doesn't seem like too many people in Gensokyo know about both gunpowder and kerosene, never mind how to apply them. But anyone that spends any reasonable amount of time here would have had the chance to learn about it from the shopkeeper, since it's what the red-white uses to fuel her heater."
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> Nod.
> "All right, that's good to know."
> Resume general assembly address.
> "So here we have a source of gunpowder. But the box also had traces of a flammable liquid called kerosene, which was almost assuredly used to ignite the gunpowder from a distance. Based on general interactions here tonight, it doesn't seem like too many people in Gensokyo know about both gunpowder and kerosene, never mind how to apply them. But anyone that spends any reasonable amount of time here would have had the chance to learn about it from the shopkeeper, since it's what the red-white uses to fuel her heater."
> Remilia says "Well it's simple then! We just have to make a list of whoever fits those criteria and danmaku them until they admit they did it!"
> Sakuya nods in agreement
> Reimu responds "Have to admint I like the danmaku part of that idea..."
> Marisa anxiously comments "No need to take out your frustration on any of us!"
> Patchouli explains "Remember we only have until sunrise to prove to Iris who the culprit is..."
> Alice asks "So who would check all those boxes?"
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> "Perhaps a good number of people, which is why there is just a bit more, thankfully."
> Gesture to Youmu.
> "Our half-ghost friend spotted an object underneath the floorboards of the shrine through a hole caused by the damage. It turned out to be a piece of bamboo, a handle that had been ripped off of one of the red-white's bowls. We traced its location back to a certain part of the shrine and found a hidden hatch into the underground, one I imagine extremely few people know about. It also smelled of kerosene; presumably it was used to help control where the kerosene was poured, given it is sufficiently hollow to serve as a tube."
> "So, on top of everything surrounding the gunpowder and kerosene, the culprit had to have enough experience with this shrine to know about both the bowl handles and, more importantly, the hidden hatch."
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> "Perhaps a good number of people, which is why there is just a bit more, thankfully."
> Gesture to Youmu.
> "Our half-ghost friend spotted an object underneath the floorboards of the shrine through a hole caused by the damage. It turned out to be a piece of bamboo, a handle that had been ripped off of one of the red-white's bowls. We traced its location back to a certain part of the shrine and found a hidden hatch into the underground, one I imagine extremely few people know about. It also smelled of kerosene; presumably it was used to help control where the kerosene was poured, given it is sufficiently hollow to serve as a tube."
> "So, on top of everything surrounding the gunpowder and kerosene, the culprit had to have enough experience with this shrine to know about both the bowl handles and, more importantly, the hidden hatch."
> Patchouli comments "So... someone who knew about the explosive dolls, knew about the kerosene and knew about the Hakurei Shrine's layout?"
> She continues "There's one person with us here tonight that lives with the shrine maiden... If we can prove she knew about the gunpowder then undoubtedly we'll have our culprit..."
> The librarian looks at Shinmyoumaru, who just arrived along with the green haired shrine maiden and shopkeeper after seeing the crowd gather.
> Everyone else turns to look at the little princess disapprovingly...
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> "Honestly, I did wonder myself...but the red-white told me the Princess was only ever a larger size while the red-white was watching her. And I doubt she could have done what needed to be done at her normal size."
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> "Honestly, I did wonder myself...but the red-white told me the Princess was only ever a larger size while the red-white was watching her. And I doubt she could have done what needed to be done at her normal size."
> The librarian comments "You have a point oni..."
> Reimu agrees with you
> Patchouli continues "It would seem to me though that the 'princess' could just grow big outside of Reimu's sight? Or did the shrine maiden 'babysit' her all day?"
> Shinmyoumaru crosses her arms in disapproval upon hearing that
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> Address Reimu.
> "You can tell them what today was like better than I can."
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> Address Reimu.
> "You can tell them what today was like better than I can."
> Reimu sighs "Well in the morning we had a human visitor from the village in need of lifting a curse and Shinmyoumaru helped me throughout the ritual, leaving her little time to scheme while big. Additionally throughout the rest of the day she helped some of the decorations for tonight's full moon festival... so you could say I kept an eye on her."
> Remilia shakes her head "So we're back to square one?"
> Patchouli explains "Not quite, we've actually cleared an otherwise obvious suspect of suspicion... Which is why I brought this up right away, so we can focus on other ... more critical potential culprits..."
> She looks at Marisa, Mima and Reimu
> Reimu gives her an appropriate death glare, making the already weakened librarian visibly wince as her heart likely skipped a few beats...
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> "I thought that too, but the one thing the red-white lacks is motive. At this point, if it was her, she'd have to use the wish to get her house fixed. No sense in going through all this to accomplish nothing."
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> "I thought that too, but the one thing the red-white lacks is motive. At this point, if it was her, she'd have to use the wish to get her house fixed. No sense in going through all this to accomplish nothing."
> The librarian winks "Once again you're spot on, it would be unheard of for a Shrine Maiden to destroy her own home and shrine in hopes of gaining a "favor" from a Youkai she doesn't even know or trust...
> The green haired shrine maiden who just arrived together with the shopkeeper chimes in "Especially considering this shrine is her only source of faith and legitimacy."
> Reimu is visibly annoyed at all the diminishing comments being thrown her way...
> She now looks at Marisa, Mima and newly present Shopkeeper
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> We talked to Reimu about the shopkeeper earlier, right? What did we discuss?
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> We talked to Reimu about the shopkeeper earlier, right? What did we discuss?
> He merely supplied the Hakurei Shrine with heater fuel, it's highly unlikely he would've known about the trapdoor.
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> "So, as seemingly unlikely as they are, that leaves two people here."
> Look to Reimu again.
> "Unless you're rethinking the likelihood that the shopkeeper knew about that secret hatch."
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> "So, as seemingly unlikely as they are, that leaves two people here."
> Look to Reimu again.
> "Unless you're rethinking the likelihood that the shopkeeper knew about that secret hatch."
> Reimu takes a moment to think and replies to the librarian "I doubt he knew about the crawlspace, let alone the hatch to access it"
> Surprisingly the shopkeeper speaks up "I can speak for myself you know..."
> He continues "While I did know about the crawlspace and hatch from previous shrine maidens I can assure you someone my age doesn't have the dexterity to take apart a puppet without damaging it. As miss Alice said, it was taken apart meticulously without compromising the structural integrity of it's parts."
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> Look between Reimu and Alice.
> "I'll trust your judgments on that matter."
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> Look between Reimu and Alice.
> "I'll trust your judgments on that matter."
> Alice states "I have to agree it would be difficult for anyone other than a dollmaker to disassemble these puppets, let alone an older Youkai such as Mr Rinnosuke"
> Reimu has been looking away and avoiding eye contact since the mention of previous shrine maidens...
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> "You okay, red-white?"
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> "You okay, red-white?"
> She whispers back "It's nothing really"
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> Nod slightly, then look back to Alice.
> "I'll take your word for it on the matter, then. In that case, there are only two people left."
> How are Marisa and Mima taking the proceedings?
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> Nod slightly, then look back to Alice.
> "I'll take your word for it on the matter, then. In that case, there are only two people left."
> How are Marisa and Mima taking the proceedings?
> Both have crossed their arms in disapproval of what has been going on
> Mima speaks up "Aren't we dismissing the little princess a tad too soon? Who's to say she didn't set up the whole donation box explosion thing while we we're all busy watching Tenshi and Yuuka battle it out over the courtyard?"
> Everyone seems to nod in agreement except Patchouli upon hearing this
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> Did that happen after we arrived?
> If so, we were with the Princess at the time?
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> Did that happen after we arrived?
> Yes
> If so, we were with the Princess at the time?
> You were busy experimenting with your abilities and only caught the end of the duel where Tenshi and the flower lady annihilated eachother.
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> Was the Princess part of that, or were we trying it on our own?
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> Was the Princess part of that, or were we trying it on our own?
> She was helping you by providing the mallet's energy ... and motivation!
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> "During that fight specifically? She was with me the whole time."
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> "During that fight specifically? She was with me the whole time."
> Mima responds "Hmph... I guess we'll have to take your word for it."
> Remilia comments "What if she had help? I'm sure a princess would be more than capable of commanding her subjects to assist in her plans..."
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> "That's possible, but who here might have helped her?"
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> "That's possible, but who here might have helped her?"
> Reimu gives your hand a gentle squeeze
> Remilia comments "Well I saw that celestial walk right up to the donation box right before it burst..."
> Mima agrees "Who's to say she didn't ignite the fuse right then and there?"
> Everyone except Shinmyoumaru, Alice and Patchouli seems to stare at Tenshi
> Annoyed she comments "Why would I, a respectable celestial have anything to do with some inchling that happens to live at the Hakurei shrine?"
> She continues "Besides would I be dumb enough to get exploded in the process!? I'm sure the purple Youkai and ghost princess can attest to what happened to their precious Mahjong game."
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> Return the gentle squeeze.
> "She was also distracted by grabbing at the spring rolls she dropped."
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> Return the gentle squeeze.
> Reimu discretely winks and rubs your hand
> "She was also distracted by grabbing at the spring rolls she dropped."
> After a moment of realization Marisa comments "But what if the spring rolls themselves were what ignited the box?"
> Tenshi: !
> Mima: !
> Remilia: !
> Sakuya: !
> Youmu: !
> Reimu: !
> Shinmyoumaru: !
> Rinnosuke: !
> Patchouli: !
> Patchouli comments "That's an interesting concept, igniting the box by dropping a spark or ember from above..."
> She frowns "I must admit I was too busy trying to figure out how they might've delayed the reaction, or set it off remotely"
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> Did any of them actually fall inside?
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> Did any of them actually fall inside?
> You believe some might've fallen inside? It all happened really fast so your memory is not the clearest.
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> Wrinkle our nose a little bit.
> "I...suppose that's possible? Maybe if they were hot enough to ignite the kerosene...though if they were THAT hot, they wouldn't really be safe to serve to guests, or to be picked up with one's bare hands like the celestial was doing..."
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> Wrinkle our nose a little bit.
> "I...suppose that's possible? Maybe if they were hot enough to ignite the kerosene...though if they were THAT hot, they wouldn't really be safe to serve to guests, or to be picked up with one's bare hands like the celestial was doing..."
> Marisa explains "I guess you're right?"
> Remilia remarks "What if it wasn't the spring rolls themselves but something hidden between them?"
> The librarian comments "That is a possibility..."
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> Blink.
> "...With all due respect, what would that change about the situation?"
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> Blink.
> "...With all due respect, what would that change about the situation?"
> Patchouli remains silent on the matter, likely deep in thought
> The pharmacist comments "A small hot coal hidden between the spring rolls? That could've ignited immediately on contact with the heater fuel"
> Waving her arms the celestial exclaims "Nonsense! I'm sure someone saw take the tray from the buffet table immediately and head inside. I didn't even have time to eat a spring roll let put hot coals in there!"
> Having just arrived the flower Youkai claims "Indeed! I had also politely asked her to bring me some more tea you see~"
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> "Well, yes, it could have. But in terms of determining who is responsible, does that possibility make the celestial any more likely to be the culprit, when it doesn't change the fact that she still took the brunt of the explosion?"
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> "Well, yes, it could have. But in terms of determining who is responsible, does that possibility make the celestial any more likely to be the culprit, when it doesn't change the fact that she still took the brunt of the explosion?"
> The flower Youkai continues "I'll let you know celestials are very durable and resistant.... That explosion was quite weak when compared to some of my spells..."
> Tenshi awkwardly agrees upon receiving a death glare from the green haired Youkai
> The shrine maiden slams her hands on the table "We're getting nowhere with this banter..."
> Patchouli agrees "I'd say the only thing we learned that's worth ivestigating is the possibility the box was ignited by throwing or shooting something into it"
> Eirin nods in agreement and asks "Was there anything else found near the donation box?"
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> "Has anyone been at the remains unattended since the explosion? I wanted to check on it but ended up putting fires out instead. One line of flaming kerosene was headed straight to a bottle of Oni Slayer, and that would have ended poorly for everyone."
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> "Has anyone been at the remains unattended since the explosion? I wanted to check on it but ended up putting fires out instead. One line of flaming kerosene was headed straight to a bottle of Oni Slayer, and that would have ended poorly for everyone."
> Eirin asks "Oni Slayer? Do you think the fuel was spilled intentionally to cause more damage? Because that would mean the culprit had to have been in the shrine previously..."
> Speaking of sake Suika herself decides to show up, likely after hearing alcohol being mentioned. Furthermore seems to be enjoying a glass of the stuff in question.
> The librarian answers your question "I was the first one there I believe"
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> "Quite possibly. There was a line of fuel that led directly to the barrel of sake."
> "Anyway, let's go take another proper look at the wreckage, shall we?"
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> "Quite possibly. There was a line of fuel that led directly to the barrel of sake."
> "Anyway, let's go take another proper look at the wreckage, shall we?"
> Everyone nods and moves on over to where the box once used to lay
> Marisa comments "Well there's not much left of it to investigate is there ze?"
> Youmu sits down on the steps of the shrine
> Patchouli sits down in the same spot you found her investigating the box's remains deep in thought.
> After apparently remembering something she discreetly asks the celestial "Hey Tenshi, can you show me your card?"
> The vampire, her maid and the shopkeeper discuss something quietly
> Eirin shows everyone her reagent bottles "These bottles change colors when certain substances are present and the current set shows the presence of Rinnosuke's heating fuel and gunpowder".
> Intrigued the shopkeeper pulls her aside to ask about how the test fluids work.
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> Give the spot where the box was a look-over.
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> Give the spot where the box was a look-over.
> Nothing but the base of the box is left, the familiar gunpowder smell along with hints of kerosene are ever present.
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> Try lifting the base of the box.
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> Try lifting the base of the box.
> The box crumbles into dust when you try lifting it
> The flower Youkai also pokes at the remains with her umbrella
> Reimu's eye twitches as she looks at you both awkwardly
> Noticing the celestial hesitate the librarian reassures her "Don't worry, I don't need to see what's on it" after which Tenshi pulls out a blank card and quickly puts it away, prompting a slight smirk from Patchouli.
> Alice summons one of her dolls and holds it over the donation box "It wouldn't be difficult to hide even a whole doll in here, the box is so big and usually empty"
> Reimu 'accidentally' steps on her foot, prompting a small yelp from the pupeteer.
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> "Yeah, uh, there's...not a lot left here to investigate, I don't think..."
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> "Yeah, uh, there's...not a lot left here to investigate, I don't think..."
> Everyone nods with a disappointed look
> Reimu looks up at the sky worried, noticing the night is nearing it's end...
> Still smirking Patchouli walks away over to the big round table to have a seat
> The flower Youkai wipes the tip of her umbrella clean and asks "Perhaps there's more to learn from what we've already found?"
> Youmu agrees "Like we know the doll was disassembled carefully, how could one do that?"
> Alice explains "It would have to be done magically since there's no seams to work from"
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> Do we know what would happen if we flipped sizes with something large so we became large, took something into ourselves, and then flipped sizes back to our original size?
> Look to Patchouli.
> "Everything okay there?"
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> Do we know what would happen if we flipped sizes with something large so we became large, took something into ourselves, and then flipped sizes back to our original size?
> You assume nothing interesting would happen since you didn't invest any magic into it in the first place, thus there would be nothing to reclaim.
> Look to Patchouli.
> "Everything okay there?"
> She beckons you over to the table
> Responding to Alice the maid asks "So like someone profficient in spatial magic?"
> Youmu chimes in "What if someone were to make the doll gigantic? Would that make possible to disassmble by hand?"
> Alice looks a little taken aback when she mentions gigantic
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> In that hypothetical situation, do we know what would happen to the object inside of us?
> Head over to Patchouli.
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> In that hypothetical situation, do we know what would happen to the object inside of us?
> It would stay the same size you assume, it might even create a linked weak point meaning you'd have to expend more magic shrink it in order to undo the other swap
> Head over to Patchouli.
> As you approach she complements your ribbon before whispering "I think I now have a pretty good idea of who's behind this incident..."
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> That sounds potentially terrifying...we should find a way to test that safely, if we can.
> Whisper in return. "What're you thinking?"
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> That sounds potentially terrifinyg...we should find a way to test that safely, if we can.
> Since the weak points would link up you'd end up undoing your current swap, regaining it's energy then expending it in shriking the object inside of you.
> Whisper in return. "What're you thinking?"
> "Well... I hope it doesn't sound rude but I'd rather not explain yet. Because I'd like you all to keep investigating for yourselves with an open mind..."
> She explains "People look at facts differently when they already have a suspect in mind you see."
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> That's assuming we're sure the weak points would like up. If they don't, then...
> Nod.
> "That's reasonable. Do you think any assertions that have been made so far are false? It would be worth revisiting them if so."
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> That's assuming we're sure the weak points would like up. If they don't, then...
> You guess it depends on how much faith you have in your abilities...
> But hey maybe the princess can resurrect ghost Amanojaku?
> Nod.
> "That's reasonable. Do you think any assertions that have been made so far are false? It would be worth revisiting them if so."
> "No I believe we've done good work so far! It's just a matter of piecing even the subtlest of clues together..."
> She gets up to leave before pausing to ask "Hey, ever found out who that spell card you found after speaking to Eirin belonged to?"
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> "I don't think so. I slapped it on the table and then wandered off to go check on the Princess. Haven't been back to it, since it isn't me. Why, did it give you information instead of setting itself on fire?"
> Take a look at our card again. Does it have any further information on it, or is it still just our name, judgments of out height and weight, and a whole bunch of blank space? (Don't show Patchouli.)
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> "I don't think so. I slapped it on the table and then wandered off to go check on the Princess. Haven't been back to it, since it isn't me. Why, did it give you information instead of setting itself on fire?"
> She smirks "No, but the presence of Tenshi's card tells a lot. Given you returned the card you found to the table..."
> Take a look at our card again. Does it have any further information on it, or is it still just our name, judgments of out height and weight, and a whole bunch of blank space? (Don't show Patchouli.)
> You hold the card discreetly in one hand to take a peek at it:
> Seija Kijin - ???
> Species: ???
> Height: Fairly Short
> Weight: Fairly Light
> Physical
>> Strength: ???
>> Vitality: ???
>> Dexterity: ???
> Spiritual
>> Perception: ???
>> Charisma: ???
>> Loyalty: ???
>> Ego: ???
>> Extra: ???> As far as you can tell that looks the same
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> Look over at the table. Are there any cards still there?
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> Look over at the table. Are there any cards still there?
> There are plenty of cards on the table
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> Can we tell which card is the one the suspect potentially dropped (that we picked up and slapped on the table)?
> "...It might be worth gathering everyone around the table and asking them to produce their cards."
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> Can we tell which card is the one the suspect potentially dropped (that we picked up and slapped on the table)?
> Yes you believe it's the one near the edge of the table
> "...It might be worth gathering everyone around the table and asking them to produce their cards."
> She laughs "Good luck with that..."
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> "You have yours, I assume?"
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> "You have yours, I assume?"
> "Of course" she quickly shows you the blank card before putting it away again
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> Nod.
> Look back at the table.
> "Well...someone's gotta be running around without their card..."
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> Nod.
> Look back at the table.
> "Well...someone's gotta be running around without their card..."
> She smirks "Unless it's just one of the extras"
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> Where did we find that card, again?
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> Where did we find that card, again?
> After talking to the pharmacist about the unknown substance Patchouli asked you if the card next to the remains was yours
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> "How would it have gotten where it was if it was an extra card, though?"
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> "How would it have gotten where it was if it was an extra card, though?"
> She smiles and whispers "Now you're thinking what I'm thinking" before leaving to go inside the shrine
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> Look around. Who is nearby?
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> Look around. Who is nearby?
> You spot Reimu, Marisa, Shinmyoumaru, Youmu, Sakuya, Remilia, Patchouli, Rinnosuke, the flower Youkai, Mima, the celestial, the green haired shrine maiden, the pharmacist, the pink lady that accompanies her, Lady Yuyuko and miss Yukari
> You assume there might be others inside
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> What is Shinmyoumaru up to?
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> She's sitting over by miss Yukari and Lady Yuyuko
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> Call out to her: "Hey, Princess."
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> Call out to her: "Hey, Princess."
> She smiles and beckons you over
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> Frown slightly.
> Glance down at the card we picked up from the box wreckage earlier.
> Get up and head toward Shinmyoumaru, glancing back every so often to make sure the card is still there.
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> Frown slightly.
> Glance down at the card we picked up from the box wreckage earlier.
> "...It might be worth gathering everyone around the table and asking them to produce their cards."
> The card doesn't seem to be willing to reveal any of it's secrets, remaining blank every time you glance at it
> Shinmyoumaru notices you glancing at the card and gets up to meet you halfway where she whispers "What is it Seija?"
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> Take on an equally quiet tone.
> "You still have your card, right?"
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> Take on an equally quiet tone.
> "You still have your card, right?"
> She reassures you before showing you the card in question
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> Nod to her, then nod slightly toward the card we've been keeping an eye on.
> "That card over there? We've got real good reason to believe it belongs to whoever's responsible for that explosion."
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> Nod to her, then nod slightly toward the card we've been keeping an eye on.
> "That card over there? We've got real good reason to believe it belongs to whoever's responsible for that explosion."
> She's quite intrigued "Really!? When did you find that out?"
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> "The librarian got me thinking about it. She found it near the remains of the box."
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> "The librarian got me thinking about it. She found it near the remains of the box."
> Shinmyoumaru asks "Oh? Anyways we've been discussing about Iris... well mostly Lady Yuyuko and Miss Yukari. One of miss Yukari's theories is that Iris might be a manifestation of the Hakurei God..."
> She continues "Potentially driven to extinction by dwindling faith this is their desperate attempt to reinstate fear between Humans and Youkai, thus forcing their reliance on the Hakurei Maidens..."
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> "Huh. I...guess that's possible. No reason to think it definitely isn't at least."
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> "Huh. I...guess that's possible. No reason to think it definitely isn't at least."
> Shinmyoumaru frownn "It would explain her near supernatural awareness... and maybe how she got the info in the cards?"
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> Glance back at the card to make sure it's still there.
> "For most everyone else, at least."
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> Glance back at the card to make sure it's still there.
> No one is showing any interest in the card or even seem to be aware of it.
> "For most everyone else, at least."
> "Ahh yes, your card is mostly blank if I remember... that's so weird?"
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> "Hey, works for me. But in the immediate, we need to find out who belongs that one card over there."
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> "Hey, works for me. But in the immediate, we need to find out who belongs that one card over there."
> Shinmyoumaru is thinks for a moment
> "It would seem difficult at first since the cards don't light up to anyone but their owner but we can use that to our advantage!. If the card stays blank then we know that person is definately not responsible! And since evreyone wants to prove their innocence...
> She smirks "We should have no problem motivating them to hold the card..."
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> Nod.
> "They can also show us their card if it's on their person. They don't even have to show us the details."
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> Nod.
> "They can also show us their card if it's on their person. They don't even have to show us the details."
> She smiles "They might not want to show their own card, but we can 'dare' them to try holding the blank card you found, after all what do they have to lose if the card's not theirs~"
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> "Hmm...let's try something real quick, to make sure that's actually feasible."
> Head back to the table, pick up the card we found near the box, and then toss it onto the ground.
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> "Hmm...let's try something real quick, to make sure that's actually feasible."
> Head back to the table, pick up the card we found near the box, and then toss it onto the ground.
> The princess follows you back to the table where you pick up a card and toss it into the ground next to the table
> The card remains blank, it's secrets shall remain a mystery for now...
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> Double-check; the card isn't lighting itself on fire?
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> Double-check; the card isn't lighting itself on fire?
> Nothing is glowing on it
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> "Hm. Guess this could work, then. Who do you think we should start with?"
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> "Hm. Guess this could work, then. Who do you think we should start with?"
> She explains "Let's start with the easiest and most willing like Reimu, the librarian, Sakuya, the vampire and pharmacist. I doubt any of them would object"
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> Who of that list is currently present?
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> Who of that list is currently present?
> Everyone on that list is present
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> "All right. Let's get to this."
> Go around the remaining people gathered, picking up and tossing the card as needed to get it to come with us, and ask them each to hold the card for us.
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> "All right. Let's get to this."
> Go around the remaining people gathered, picking up and tossing the card as needed to get it to come with us, and ask them each to hold the card for us.
> As soon as you touch the card some distance away from the table the familiar five flames begin glowing on it
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> All five of them flared up at the same time?
> Have these flames being counting up or down to denote time is running out?
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> All five of them flared up at the same time?
> Yes they all started glowing simultaneously
> Have these flames being counting up or down to denote time is running out?
> As far as you know the flames disappear one by one and the card ignites once the last one is gone
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> Frown.
> Toss the card toward the table.
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> Frown.
> Toss the card toward the table.
> You grab the card, toss it towards the table and the flames all vanish...
> Shinmyoumaru asks "Maybe we should ask them to come to the table? Iris seems adamant about not letting us take the cards"
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> "We could, but there's gotta be a more efficient way of doing this than that..."
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> "We could, but there's gotta be a more efficient way of doing this than that..."
> Shinmyoumaru takes the bowl lid out of her sleeve and sets the card on it. She then tries leaving with the card but those five damn flames reappear...
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> "Shoot. 'Twas a good idea, at least."
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> "Shoot. 'Twas a good idea, at least."
> With a disappointed look she returns the card to the table
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> "...Actually, I think we can do this more efficiently"
> Carry the card back to the table and put it down there.
> "Can you fetch me the shopkeeper?"
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> "...Actually, I think we can do this more efficiently"
> Carry the card back to the table and put it down there.
> "Can you fetch me the shopkeeper?"
> A little puzzled she comments "Hmm the shopkeeper? I'll go look for him"
> After a moment or two she returns with Mr. Rinnosuke
> He asks "Can I help you miss... ?" before pausing likely because he doesn't know your name
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> "Seija Kijin."
> Gesture to the card on the table.
> "I wanted to double-check: Do you have your card?"
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> "Seija Kijin."
> He nods
> Gesture to the card on the table.
> "I wanted to double-check: Do you have your card?"
> "Why yes of course!"
> He pulls out a blank card from one of his pockets before putting it away again
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> Pick up the unknown card and offer it to him.
> "Good. Would you mind holding this for a moment, then?"
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> Pick up the unknown card and offer it to him.
> "Good. Would you mind holding this for a moment, then?"
> He picks up the card and inspects it closely
> "I don't see anything special about this spell card?" he remarks and shows you the blank card
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> Did he show us both sides?
> Has he held it long enough that it would reveal its information?
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> Did he show us both sides?
> Not intentionally but you have clearly seen both sides
> Has he held it long enough that it would reveal its information?
> The shopkeeper has been inspecting it for a while, genuinely curious as to what it's about
> He inquires "What is special about this spell card? Do you want me to use my abilities to try and identify it?"
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> "Would that tell you who it belongs to?"
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> "Would that tell you who it belongs to?"
> He shakes his head "My ability is to identify the use and purpose of any item"
> With a slghtly diabolical smile he adjusts his glasses "And it's price"
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> Raise an eyebrow.
> "These things have prices?"
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> Raise an eyebrow.
> "These things have prices?"
> He chuckles "Everything has a price silly!"
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Fitting, given Ted DiBiase has been on television recently in a meaningful capacity.
> Shake our head.
> "Nah, I don't think I need that info. Just wanted to make sure it wasn't yours. I'll take it back."
> Hold out a hand to take the card back.
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> Shake our head.
> "Nah, I don't think I need that info. Just wanted to make sure it wasn't yours. I'll take it back."
> A little disappointed he sighs
> Hold out a hand to take the card back.
> After having one last good look at the card he drops it onto your hand
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> Put the card back on the table.
> "Sorry, bro. But at least now we can be sure you aren't the one responsible."
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> Put the card back on the table.
> "Sorry, bro. But at least now we can be sure you aren't the one responsible."
> Confused he looks at you oddly and asks "What do you mean?"
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> "We found that card next to the box after it exploded."
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> "We found that card next to the box after it exploded."
> "Ah so you think whoever's responsible must've dropped it?"
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> "It wasn't doing its anti-theft thing at the time, and it was too far away from the table to have just blown there."
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> "It wasn't doing its anti-theft thing at the time, and it was too far away from the table to have just blown there."
> Curious he asks "Anti-theft thing?"
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> Curious he asks "Anti-theft thing?"
> " Whenever someone who is not the owner holds,even by a proxy, holds 1 of these "special spellcards" ,5 flames appears on it as a warning signal to drop it or else a countdown of 1 flame disappearing about every 2 seconds starsa until none are left and...a powerful burst of flames results,it has already been tested and harm was barely but thankfully avoided .. ".
> " ...it is surely consistent with Iris' warning to not try and steal the "special spellcards",is it not? "
> If Patchouli requested or otherwise expressed to keep secret ,or to reveal it at her leisure,omit this part :"However the true discovery is...this design is actually stealthily copied and applied from an anti-theft project by the librarian at her library here for her books, and in fact she is the 1 who made the original discovery and explanation ."
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> " Whenever someone who is not the owner holds,even by a proxy, holds 1 of these "special spellcards" ,5 flames appears on it as a warning signal to drop it or else a countdown of 1 flame disappearing about every 2 seconds starsa until none are left and...a powerful burst of flames results,it has already been tested and harm was barely but thankfully avoided .. ".
> " ...it is surely consistent with Iris' warning to not try and steal the "special spellcards",is it not? "
> If Patchouli requested or otherwise expressed to keep secret ,or to reveal it at her leisure,omit this part :"However the true discovery is...this design is actually stealthily copied and applied from an anti-theft project by the librarian at her library here for her books, and in fact she is the 1 who made the original discovery and explanation ."
> (You omit the bit about Patchouli's designs since you haven't seen or heard her mention it to anyone else)
> Intrigued he comments "An interesting choice of anti-theft charm by Iris..."
> He looks at the cards again in thought "Though that brings up another interesting possibility then..."
> Picking up a random card he explains "What if the card intentionally doesn't belong to the culprit because of the Anti theft charm?"
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> "That might be possible. But with how far away it was from the table, I imagine the anti-theft would have kicked in if it wasn't carried there by its owner."
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> "That might be possible. But with how far away it was from the table, I imagine the anti-theft would have kicked in if it wasn't carried there by its owner."
> He asks "How long does it take for a card to ignite?"
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> Give a rough distance estimate based on what our studies have shown us.
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> Give a rough distance estimate based on what our studies have shown us.
> You show him a distance of roughly 4 gensokyan feet
> He nods but asks "Sorry I meant how long of a delay is there?"
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> "Have a look for yourself."
> Toss the card outside the safety radius.
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> "Have a look for yourself."
> Toss the card outside the safety radius.
> You toss the card outside of the radius and shortly after 5 glowing flames appear on it.
> The shopkeeper starts counting
> "One... Two... Three..."
> The first flame disappears
> "Four... Five... Six..."
> Another disappears
> "Seven... Eight... ⑨..."
// OOC Info: Measurement units in Gensokyo might not correspond to outside world units even if they share names
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> Dash back over to the card, grab it, and bring it back in the safety radius
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> Dash back over to the card, grab it, and bring it back in the safety radius
> The next flame disappears
> "Ten..."
> You grab the card and return it to the table
> Rinnosuke comments "Fifteen seconds seems about right?"
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> "That seems reasonable to me. And it hadn't kicked in until I picked it up after we found it."
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> "That seems reasonable to me. And it hadn't kicked in until I picked it up after we found it."
> After some thinking he remarks "Maybe it only activates once for every time it's picked up?"
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> "Maybe, though it appears more table-proximity-based than just that. Basically, the only time I've seen a card not flare up after it got a certain distance away from the table is when it was in its owner's possession. This is what's making me thing the owner dropped it near the box; it would make sense that the card wouldn't flare up if it was most recent in its owner's possession, as long as it didn't come into anyone else's possession."
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> "Maybe, though it appears more table-proximity-based than just that. Basically, the only time I've seen a card not flare up after it got a certain distance away from the table is when it was in its owner's possession. This is what's making me thing the owner dropped it near the box; it would make sense that the card wouldn't flare up if it was most recent in its owner's possession, as long as it didn't come into anyone else's possession."
> He responds "Perhaps it only flares up for a short moment then goes back to being blank?"
> Shinmyoumaru joins in "He has a point, wouldn't it eventually run out of energy and need to recharge?"
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> "I mean, I don't really want to risk destroying someone's card here just to test these ideas out..."
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> "I mean, I don't really want to risk destroying someone's card here just to test these ideas out..."
> Understandably he nods "You have a point there"
> Shinmyoumaru remarks "I think what Mr. Rinnosuke is suggesting is that the culprit used that card we found to ignite the box... I can't really think of anything else here that could've been used to do that stealthily and with plenty of delay"
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> "That's certainly possible. And it would lend further credence to the theory that it belongs to the culprit, because I don't know why it would not have been lit when I found it otherwise."
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> "That's certainly possible. And it would lend further credence to the theory that it belongs to the culprit, because I don't know why it would not have been lit when I found it otherwise."
> Shinmyoumaru responds "Maybe it just ran out of energy? I can't imagine it staying lit forever, besides how would you ever be able to return it to the table that way?"
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> "It still had juice when I picked it up, though."
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> "It still had juice when I picked it up, though."
> She looks at the card "It could've recharged since it wasn't lit at the time?"
> Rinnosuke adds "Well that would depend on the enchantment, unfortuntately we don't know anything about Iris' card design..."
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> "Mmm, maybe...though it would then have to be a card belonging to someone that's not here. If it belongs to someone that is here, then it'd have to be the culprit, I imagine."
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> "Mmm, maybe...though it would then have to be a card belonging to someone that's not here. If it belongs to someone that is here, then it'd have to be the culprit, I imagine."
> Everyone agrees
> Sakuya comments "So if it was used to ignite the box it cannot have belonged to someone here"
> Remilia continues "But if it does belong to someone here it means the culprit must've used something else to ignite the box"
> Rinnosuke adds "Though I cannot see any alternatives that would be as stealthy or delayed..."
> Patchouli arrives, immediately inquiring "That brings the question, who knew about the cards 'volatile' nature?"
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> When did we discover that ourselves?
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> Shinmyoumaru discovered it while you were hiding in her robes (she also later told you about it)
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> "That depends. Princess, didn't you discover it first? Or did someone beat you to it?"
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> "That depends. Princess, didn't you discover it first? Or did someone beat you to it?"
> She hesitantly nods
> Patchouli agrees "Unless others visited the table after we left our group would be the only ones who knew of the card security charm..."
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> "Honestly might be easier to just ask the others on the list we narrowed down earlier, then. I still think this'll be a lot easier if it turn out it belongs to one of them."
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> "Honestly might be easier to just ask the others on the list we narrowed down earlier, then. I still think this'll be a lot easier if it turn out it belongs to one of them."
> Patchouli asks "Well who on that list was also present at the table when we made the initial discovery?"
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> Shrug.
> "Beats me. I wasn't there."
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> Shrug.
> "Beats me. I wasn't there."
> Shinmyoumaru fills in "Well miss Patchouli was obviously there along with Sakuya who quickly stepped in when the card almost ignited. Remilia was also watching and after all the commotion miss Marisa, miss Mima and Lady Yuuka showed up!"
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> "Sounds like that list includes my two main suspects."
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> "Sounds like that list includes my two main suspects."
> The librarian agrees "Shall we call them over then?"
> No one else objects
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> Nod.
> "Go for it."
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> Nod.
> "Go for it."
> The librarian and maid leave to go find the witch and ghost, who are inside the shrine speaking with Mokou and the pharmacist's short pink friend
> A few moments later they return along with Marisa and Mima
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> Hold the unknown card out to them.
> "Quick question. You both got your cards?"
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> Hold the unknown card out to them.
> "Quick question. You both got your cards?"
> Marisa pulls our her card as if casting a spell! "Sure thing ze!"
> Mima holds out her hand with the card floating and rotating slowly over it "Is this what you called us over for?"
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> Can we see writings on the two cards?
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> Can we see writings on the two cards?
> Unfortunately they both put the cards away too quickly for you to see any writing
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> Nod.
> Offer the card to Marisa.
> "Here. Take this, and try taking a few steps away from this table."
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> Nod.
> Offer the card to Marisa.
> "Here. Take this, and try taking a few steps away from this table."
> With no objections and a confident smirk she grabs the card from your hand and takes a few steps away from the table
> "That's all ze?"
> She hasn't noticed 5 glowing flames appearing on the card she's waving about
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> "Yup, that's good. You can bring it back now."
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> "Yup, that's good. You can bring it back now."
> She brings it back and plops it into your hand with the four remaining flames fading away shortly after
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> Offer it to Mima next.
> "Can you do the same?"
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> Offer it to Mima next.
> "Can you do the same?"
> She waves dismissively and levitates the card over her palm while floating away from the table
> The ghost remarks "Trivial..."
> The card remains blank
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> Wait for her to get outside the radius that we previously determined was the safe radius.
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> Wait for her to get outside the radius that we previously determined was the safe radius.
> She's already at about the same distance Marisa was
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> Frown a bit.
> "A little more?"
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> Frown a bit.
> "A little more?"
> She floats away some more, blinking expectantly at you
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> And the card still shows no sign of flaring up?
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> And the card still shows no sign of flaring up?
> The card looks perfectly normal
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> Frown a bit more.
> "Well, that's interesting. It's not lighting up."
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> Frown a bit more.
> "Well, that's interesting. It's not lighting up."
> The ghost shrugs and twirls the card over her hand
> Marisa comments "Lighting up?"
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> Look around to the others.
> "Everyone else is seeing this, right? It's not just me?"
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> Look around to the others.
> "Everyone else is seeing this, right? It's not just me?"
> Everyone nods and the ghost lady returns to the table
> She shrugs "It's not like the card I picked earlier shows anything either"
> That statent seems to have piqued the librarian's interest "May we see what you mean?"
> She floats the card she showed you previously in her other hand, it too remaining blank...
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> "...This may be a silly question, but...have you tried actually physically touching them?"
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> "...This may be a silly question, but...have you tried actually physically touching them?"
> She smirks "This may also be a silly question but... have you tried actually physically touching a ghost?"
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> "So you're saying you can't touch them?"
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> "So you're saying you can't touch them?"
> "Ghosts can't touch anything silly"
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> Can we see that both sides of both of Mima's cards are blank?
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> Can we see that both sides of both of Mima's cards are blank?
> It's slowly rotating around itself over her palm so yes
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> "Then how do you know that first card you had is yours?"
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> "Then how do you know that first card you had is yours?"
> She laughs "I don't~!"
> The ghost explains "Everyone else got one though, so why not take one too?"
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> "The one you just took from the table, then...would you mind dropping it to the ground?"
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> "The one you just took from the table, then...would you mind dropping it to the ground?"
> She lets the card fall to the ground, it remains blank like it was before
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> Wonder aloud to no one in particular.
> "...Why is it not going off...?"
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> Wonder aloud to no one in particular.
> "...Why is it not going off...?"
> Patchouli comments "My theory is that the doesn't recognize telekinesis so as far it's concerned it hasn't been held by someone other than it's owner"
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> "...I guess that would make it impossible for someone who can't touch the cards to activate the security mechanism, which would in turn mean they couldn't have used this card to light the explosives."
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> "...I guess that would make it impossible for someone who can't touch the cards to activate the security mechanism, which would in turn mean they couldn't have used this card to light the explosives."
> Patchouli shakes her head "Not so fast, we're not letting her off the hook just yet..."
> Shinmyoumaru agrees "Indeed! What's preventing her from just tapping the card on someone else to activate it?"
> Sakuya adds "Or setting it on a ledge so as to fall with the slightest disturbance by someone nearby?"
> Patchouli continues "Tenshi... Do you remember seeing a card lying ontop of the donation box?"
> Tenshi raises her hands "I don't, I was too busy carrying a tray full of food to care about some dumb box"
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> Patchouli shakes her head "Not so fast, we're not letting her off the hook just yet..."
> Shinmyoumaru agrees "Indeed! What's preventing her from just tapping the card on someone else to activate it?"
> Sakuya adds "Or setting it on a ledge so as to fall with the slightest disturbance by someone nearby?"
> Patchouli continues "Tenshi... Do you remember seeing a card lying ontop of the donation box?"
> Tenshi raises her hands "I don't, I was too busy carrying a tray full of food to care about some dumb box"
> Try to recall : around that moment or reasonably close by ,did we see for ourselves a card lying on top of the donation box or someone besides Tenshi quite close to it or on the way to be ?
> Same General Appeal to the present ones and if they have noticed someone else of the absent ones nearby the Donation Box around that Specific Time , except for Tenshi in both cases.
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> Try to recall : around that moment or reasonably close by ,did we see for ourselves a card lying on top of the donation box or someone besides Tenshi quite close to it or on the way to be ?
> You do not remember, your attention wasn't on the box
> Same General Appeal to the present ones and if they have noticed someone else of the absent ones nearby the Donation Box around that Specific Time , except for Tenshi in both cases.
> You ask if anyone saw someone approach the box at the time however everyone's attention was elsewhere until after the fact.
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> You do not remember, your attention wasn't on the box
> You ask if anyone saw someone approach the box at the time however everyone's attention was elsewhere until after the fact.
> How close is it to morning?
> "Well then, it seems we are at a stalemate."
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> How close is it to morning?
> The stars are beginning to fade and the sky is slowly becoming opaque. There is however no trace of the sun yet fortunately...
> "Well then, it seems we are at a stalemate."
> Patchouli waves "I would disagree... While it would seem that the ghost couldn't have activated the card's security mechanism the Inchling Princess has pointed out that she merely had to tap the card on someone else before throwing it into the box or set it up so that it would be disturbed easily."
> Alice, still examining the dismantled doll parts nods in agreement
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// !st. I ( try persevere in ) Wishing , Praying , Effort in A very Good and Better HOLY SUNDAY HOLIDAY - 12 September 2021 - to you and you all //
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// All Ref. / lLnks to thread or page are from Seijia Quest , save those around the middle of this post where I have already linked with explanations this Thread No.9 of Seijia quest 2 like
> The stars are beginning to fade and the sky is slowly becoming opaque. There is however no trace of the sun yet fortunately...
> Patchouli waves "I would disagree... While it would seem that the ghost couldn't have activated the card's security mechanism the Inchling Princess has pointed out that she merely had to tap the card on someone else before throwing it into the box or set it up so that it would be disturbed easily."
> Alice, still examining the dismantled doll parts nods in agreement
// The TRUE CULPRIT + PROMISER TEMPTATOR/TEMPTRESS * + FIREBRAND + ... is still truly and only " Iris " which points , Yukari is the pointer and partly Yuyuko , to a relatively desperate , egging-on * Manifestation of the Hakurei God in Doll!Iris (1 Doll at a time ) //
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This has been and is pointing out more and more to Mima " The Ghost Lady " ( Longest Most Experienced Interloper , Haunter , Prankster ,Interloper , Sealed One, Reformed and Guest of the hakurei Shrine ) being the TEMPTED 2ND CULPRIT AND EXECUTOR ... nevertheless there is still time to adjust or perfect or debunk this " identikit and reveal on culprit " but all the while certainly it is best to First save time , mainly because " extermination(-like) still needs to take place on Iris Condition ( and next in line performing a very just turnabout on " Iris " but also reach pacifications and understandment ) , First proceeding in " // OOC Time to avoid the " Near Approach Deadline of Dawn Of Failure ( Mean-Spirited Win of 2 Opponents Win /w Everyone Else Sadly Losing )" //
// Basis on Thread No.11 ( https://shrinemaiden.com/index.php?topic=204.500 ) which this post shows the " Ghost Lady " FULLY BEING ABLE CARRYING + BALANCING a HEAVY LOADED TRAY via TELEKINESIS and INDIRECTNESS , besides the tray , routes and work back and forth and proximity of preparing for the Full Moon Festival, all being a Concealment + Alibi ... for her Telekinesis , Indirect Ghostly Adaptability and Advantages ( in this Thread and Current Page No. 9 https://shrinemaiden.com/index.php?topic=269.msg16771#msg16771 ) as well ) : " At her own planning , timing , checking , with no accident and accident-blaming Set-Up and Cover-Up by Touching , Tapping , Hidden-Positioning , Remotely and Away Fuse-on & Detonate+on Remotely ... " //
// ... The Actual post ( Thread No.11 https://shrinemaiden.com/index.php?topic=204.500 )
<< " > You hear someone knock on the front door before sliding it open
> It's ghost lady Mima, levitating a tray with a unnaturally large amount of tea supplies on it!
> You instinctively jump away as the tray with a kettle full of steaming water sways back and forth.
> "Pardon the rude interruption, it's not my fault no one could agree on a flavor!"
> She 'runs' to the kitchen counter to set the tray down and starts pulling out Reimu's fancy teacups " >> ...
// ... HAD all the Several Setting-Up Opportunities to be be in various route back and forth and right & Left around the Shrine's Donation Box , CONCEALED BY BANQUET FEAST PREPARATIONS RELATED Opportunities , she is KNOWS VERY WELL Reimu's Kitchen AND GENERAL Shrine Layout , REIMU'S FANCY CUP missing and hollow fluid-flowing capable handle she did not notice , she is the most expert and practiced by far in Possibly Interacting & Bending The Physical and tangible World via Ghostly,Spirit Magic , Partly-Mean ( Mostly-Former Particular Evil Spirit ) Adaptivity and Cunning //
// she is the most likely AND Motivated and Elder Magician able to apply and use for assorted work-arounds , circumventions , initiatives and plans like back then ( Thread No. 13 https://shrinemaiden.com/index.php?topic=204.600 - " 1 Alice's Doll Magically Attacked and Dismantled for her Gun Powder in a Solitary and not usually known or Chose Avenue for Festivals or Activities " - ...
// she then had been put on the spot to show proof and explain , ONLY WHEN called out and she is the very latest 1 to prove herself INNOCENT , resulting in the Details and insights claimed by Mima and mima-Related ( Current Page No. 9 https://shrinemaiden.com/index.php?topic=269.msg16771#msg16771 ) ,despite justifying herself negating & counter -proving she is ORDINARILY UNABLE could touch-interact-tap-be physical ... she is ABLE TO SPECIAL ( via MAGICAL TELEKINESIS and " Mostly Reformed "Ghost-Evil Spirit Adaptivity and Manipulativeness ) TOUCH & ACTIVATE + BYPASS REVEAL & ALERT ANY of the Spell-Like Cards BUT ALSO to IDENTIFY AND THE ONLY 1 WHICH COULD NEGATE AND CONCEAL both the PROPER Special ID and FLAME-BURST DEFENSIVE MECHANISM against SWINDLING & SHARED ANALYSIS while she had and has very recently also demonstrated ( supported realistic thesis by Patchouli and then Alice still in this Thread No.9 https://shrinemaiden.com/index.php?topic=269.msg16771#msg16771 , Patchouli-wise were the No.7 and 8 too, likely Reimu and a few others silently agreed)...//
//...she IS BEFORE and tHEREFORE ABLE to overcome PLUS take advantage " her physical negation of , NORMAL ACTIVATION BUT NOT SPECIAL INCIDENT-LIKELY for ( highlighting yet again ) Alibi , to misdirect suspicions and investigators , to bide, avoiding false starts , alerts , harm and excessive damage .... IN ORDER to camouflage and cover-up for herself ( Iris " Obligatory Requirement for Anon UNTIL Dawn ) aand " ESPECIALLY surpass + circumvent + take advantage ,since magically she had not prepared anything on such a bigger , quality , sagacious , maskable scale and achievement scale : Lesser Incident-Requirement Fulfilled + Masked + Delayed + Controlled DMG & HARM ( of the Hakurei Shrine's Donation Box and Most of the Front porch, most of the Kitchen and a bit of the living Area... ) via MAGIC TELEKINESIS ... Natural and Experienced Adaptivity and Manipulativeness ( AGAIN Thread No. 9 https://shrinemaiden.com/index.php?topic=269.msg16771#msg16771 as well ) //
// Thread no. 15 of ,and all of these are set in 1st section of Seijia Quest ( " Seija quest " https://shrinemaiden.com/index.php?topic=204.700 ) is the post where the " ...Donation Box ( shrine structure -destructively with calculated little wounds and trauma on both Seija and Tenshi due to their resilience ) Exploded ... " ...
... please do notice by this Actual quote still during the same ( Page No.15 https://shrinemaiden.com/index.php?topic=204.700 from the post , the Hintful but Undiscovered Noise from Before
" > Did we ever figure out what that noise was out back?
> You initially thought it was Shinmyoumaru and then suspected Iris but there was no one to be seen out there. ... "
... the ( only 1 Doll!Iris " manifested alive " at a time )1st Doll!Iris had been noticed at particular moments starting gingerly being around ,up and about the Shrine Donation Box( her laughing presence had been noticed even before the particular moments in Threads No. 7 & 8 thus leading to mostly-surprising appearance in the same No.7 https://shrinemaiden.com/index.php?topic=204.300 and No.8 https://shrinemaiden.com/index.php?topic=204.350 ) , she even had persistently returned around the Shrine Donation Box for a good while as the 2nd AND LATEST Doll!Iris , she had carried on gingerly providing announcements-demands-blackmails-debrief together with the SUSPECTED AND LIKELY means , THE POTENTIALLY BUT NOT DIRECTLY PLANTABLE BLOW FUSES for the GUNPOWDER-RIDDEN LOWER BASE of the SHRINE'S DONATION BOX
" ... The Deck of Cards , its Free Distribution and Know-How are both Proof , Vouching and Enticement for Concealed Cause of the Lesser Incident as 1st Half of the Win-Condition Requirement for Free Wish-Granting / 1 Greater Free Incident-Granting " //
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// ( Ref. to the post in Thread No.4 https://shrinemaiden.com/index.php?topic=204.150 about " ...Tenshi's Gut Feeling of incident already been set up... " ,and before at the 1st and 2nd Thread) the first prep among the set-up , linstigation , tempting motive and temptively motivated had been set up before Seijia Quest Start ( Mima....most valid criteria for " Guilest Most the Expert and Longest Hakurei Shrine's Guest " https://shrinemaiden.com/index.php?topic=204.0 on the 1st Topic , hints and description about " ... Bunbunmaru (having already advertised ) Advertising Wish-Granting Contest ... at the Hakurei Full Moon Festival " , , alongside various before and even close to the the beginning "
// Thread no.11 ,( https://shrinemaiden.com/index.php?topic=204.500 ) could genuinely have Utility as well , Utility enabling to look into " Sejia and Mokou testing about the Modified Spell Card-Like Card Design ( originally usurped off Patchouli 's) - CARDS TIMING & REFLEXES in ID ON/OFF & DEFENSIVE MECHANISM FUSE ON /OFF , DISCOVERING STARTING HINTS POINTING at a ' sort of MAGICAL ( MAGIC-FOUNDED no tMAGIC-LIKE or MYSTIC-LIKE ) DELAY and INERTIA ' //
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// Post omitted due to length
// Nothing happened since to my understanding no actions were being taken.
// Great summary by the way!
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// Nothing happened since to my understanding no actions were being taken.
// Great summary by the way!
// Thank you;. this is meant also as a. sort-of summary but mostly as an useful explaining analysis open to cross-checking about" the many evidences and linked hinting suspcions of the Mystery Culprit ( Mima ) tied-in with the Mastermind ( " Iris ") "... //
//... {to the other players) ultimately, and considering the "close deadline", do we proceed in pointing out these evidences against Mima, and leading to her "extermination", or are there observations to make or cross-checking? //
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//... {to the other players) ultimately, and considering the "close deadline", do we proceed in pointing out these evidences against Mima, and leading to her "extermination", or are there observations to make or cross-checking?
// I can't see how much further this can go if I engage, so I would go with the "evidence against Mina" route. However, I want to wait until other players have a say in this.
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// I can't see how much further this can go if I engage, so I would go with the "evidence against Mina" route. However, I want to wait until other players have a say in this.
// I didn't intend for this to become a big choice that stalls the game indefinitely... Maybe we'll have to change it so a choice will be made automatically based on a dice roll if more thana week passes and players are indecisive
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// I didn't intend for this to become a big choice that stalls the game indefinitely... Maybe we'll have to change it so a choice will be made automatically based on a dice roll if more thana week passes and players are indecisive
//Sounds good to me.
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I'll try to have another look tomorrow if I can get the time. I stopped posting because I was completely stumped; maybe another look this much later will be different.
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:player: :star: :notes:
// I can't see how much further this can go if I engage, so I would go with the "evidence against Mina" route. However, I want to wait until other players have a say in this.
// YES and UNDERSTANDING but any human MotK user is still always welcome , meant in the scenario (although better explanations ,insights ,simplicity are possible ) of the fair, goo, correct sake and sakes that is the case , to post and/or suggest and/or hint and or ask out and/or PM ( Private Message ) and/or possibly read again & review //
// I didn't intend for this to become a big choice that stalls the game indefinitely... Maybe we'll have to change it so a choice will be made automatically based on a dice roll if more thana week passes and players are indecisive
//Sounds good to me.
// EVENTUALLY a THANKING YES and UNDERSTANDING , as a Fail-safe and back-plan to move activity pace & interest forward //
I'll try to have another look tomorrow if I can get the time. I stopped posting because I was completely stumped; maybe another look this much later will be different.
// A VERY THANKING YES And VERY THANKING UNDERSTanding //
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> Cross-Check if this Resolution Initiative keeps being Really Feasible and Adequately Provable , by considering again investigative facts,advices,help-outs ,such as by Patchouli, but also by Shinmyonmaru ,Mokou, Reimu,Alice and semi-interrogations
: " the self-named Iris " still being the Mastermind and Instigator Mima, Mima is the De Facto l Most Suspicious Culprit,at least the Main and Aware one ,with conditionals and conditioned by being challenge at Incident-Making by the same..."self-proclaimed Iris " instigated and involved incident-
// I didn't intend for this to become a big choice that stalls the game indefinitely... Maybe we'll have to change it so a choice will be made automatically based on a dice roll if more thana week passes and players are indecisive
// Easier Reading and Navigation -Most important paragraph are this 1 one,
The 2nd,the last,the others are Mostly Optional
In case of Rolling Dice ,ven though the "choice decisiveness is lowered but not thewaiting consensus " ,kindly,take duly note that 2 Players have already confirmed + 1 Main Player is a somehow Busy so far for Rp-Cyoa Reply is Not Opposed to Confirm and Has Stated Already The Overviewing ...
//....(nertheless and especially and Please take in consideration the Rp-Cyoa Setting + Activity of PlayerS + Their Sharing with you the Parser GM Mystery-Investigative-Adventure-Touhou in FullOpen Reply Version in MotK Shrinemaiden.com.. as far ,as known,rightly due
ere,the .Net,Real Complete Tea Life Rp-Cyoais )...
// So kindly and duly take in Consideration in the Variabilie of Roll that the Founding Decision is Founding and Hedged , and can still be "improved and cross-evolved in the Story Thread Crossings ,by at least ,as happened almost entirely with Kilgamayan and NPC SUPPORTERS such as Shinmyonmaru,Patchouli, partly Mokou and Alice and Reimu...)//.
//...CONCLUDING the FOUNDING HEDGED PART is still
IRIS Doll(s) (Medium in Hakurei isThe Temptator, Main Presence in Mastermind and Instigator and ' Untrust Monger ' whereas Mima is Quite Comparatively Secondary BUT YET Actively Involved and Active Presence "
P.S. " Still "
because the Kernel of this Post is Stillbased and Built on Quotes with to my "Earlier Longer Post and Resume and QUOTING of Review, Analisys and QUOTING "
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// I can't really understand the actions, if you could reword them please to be easier to understand
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> Rub chin in thought.
> "...I guess not being able to touch the cards would make it much easier to get one over to the donation box without the anti-theft mechanism going off..."
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> Rub chin in thought.
> "...I guess not being able to touch the cards would make it much easier to get one over to the donation box without the anti-theft mechanism going off..."
> Shinmyoumaru nods "Indeed, and she'd only have to tap the card on someone to activate it or set it up in a precarious way so it'd fall into the box with the slightest disturbance"
> Tenshi slams her fist on the table "If that's the case who's to say she didn't make me lose my balance and drop the spring rolls!"
> Several others nod in agreement
> The ghost lady just stares dismissively as if you're all just children shouting nonsense. The witch seems to be thinking of something to say
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> "Whatcha thinkin' about, black-white?"
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> "Whatcha thinkin' about, black-white?"
> "Nothin really, I'm just not buying any of this ze!"
> Looking at Tenshi Alice chimes in "I also just can't see how someone other than me could disassemble the dolls without ripping the fabric as they don't have any seams."
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> "Nothin really, I'm just not buying any of this ze!"
> Looking at Tenshi Alice chimes in "I also just can't see how someone other than me could disassemble the dolls without ripping the fabric as they don't have any seams."
> To Marisa: "What're you not buying?"
> Where's Yuyuko?
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> To Marisa: "What're you not buying?"
> Where's Yuyuko?
> "I'm just not believing Mima is behind this and I don't think I ever will"
> Yuyuko is floating behind Youmu and next to Yukari, occasionally whispering something to her
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> "I'm just not believing Mima is behind this and I don't think I ever will"
> Yuyuko is floating behind Youmu and next to Yukari, occasionally whispering something to her
>"If you don't believe it's Mima, then what do you think about the other ghost here?"
>Gesture in the direction of "the other ghost".
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>"If you don't believe it's Mima, then what do you think about the other ghost here?"
>Gesture in the direction of "the other ghost".
> Marisa nods and whispers "Maybe the blonde Youkai put her up to it?"
> 'The other ghost' takes notice and comments "Hate to kill your train of thought but Yukari and I were playing tile mahjong the entire night~"
> Alice speaks up "Indeed the ghost princess never lost a single round, though a few of the late games were close..."
> Yukari laughs "Aww~ I kind of hoped you wouldn't mention that... but it is indeed true."
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> Look to Alice.
> "Could telekinesis do it?"
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> Look to Alice.
> "Could telekinesis do it?"
> The puppeteer nods "With enough skill it someone one could loosen the threads from within..."
> She continues "It'd still be tricky though as they're really tightly packed"
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> "Well, how familiar is Mima with your dolls?"
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> "Well, how familiar is Mima with your dolls?"
> She explains "She's never asked me or had much interest in them, sometimes comparing them to mere toys" with a little frustration
> The ghost herself chimes in "It's also just a cowardly way of fighting~" much to Alice's dismay
> The puppeteer continues "However she could've learned about them from Marisa?"
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> "So it's possible."
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> "So it's possible."
> "Mhmm" Alice nods
> Patchouli agrees "Sounds plausible"
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> She explains "She's never asked me or had much interest in them, sometimes comparing them to mere toys" with a little frustration
> The ghost herself chimes in "It's also just a cowardly way of fighting~" much to Alice's dismay
> The puppeteer continues "However she could've learned about them from Marisa?"
>"Wait a sec, how does black-white know about them?"
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>"Wait a sec, how does black-white know about them?"
> Alice looks away
> Marisa comments "Oh? Alice occasionally visits to show me any breakthroughs she's made on new dolls! That's how I first learned of gunpowder, puppeteer's threads, event spells and whole bunch of other mechanics that make them act automatically even though they aren't sentient ze!"
> "S-she's r-right" Alice stutters
> Patchouli asserts "So the witch knew the dolls details, however I cannot see someone as clumsy as her taking apart something with such precision and patience..."
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> Alice looks away
> Marisa comments "Oh? Alice occasionally visits to show me any breakthroughs she's made on new dolls! That's how I first learned of gunpowder, puppeteer's threads, event spells and whole bunch of other mechanics that make them act automatically even though they aren't sentient ze!"
> "S-she's r-right" Alice stutters
> Patchouli asserts "So the witch knew the dolls details, however I cannot see someone as clumsy as her taking apart something with such precision and patience..."
>Discreetly whisper to Alice: "Hey, you alright? If you need help with that, just let me know." Playfully smirk at her.
>...
->Are we able to flip AM back to PM? Or dawn to dusk? Not time travel, but extending the time until daybreak, eventually.
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>Discreetly whisper to Alice: "Hey, you alright? If you need help with that, just let me know." Playfully smirk at her.
>...
->Are we able to flip AM back to PM? Or dawn to dusk? Not time travel, but extending the time until daybreak, eventually.
// We know very little about the nature and extent of Alice and Marisa's bond, though... //
> Added Whisper to Alice : " If I am not intruding on nor misunderstanding the nature and extent of your bond with Marisa of course... "
// Good Idea but Seija cannot achieve it alone, but if she knows "Sakuya's Temporal Capabilities" and could successfully ask her and they could work on it together... or possibly even Sakuya on her own if the necessity is high (direct ref. to "the Scarlet Team's scenario in Imperishable Night" )
... //
> Do we know about the "Temporal Capabilities of the Head Maid of the Scarlet Mansion" ?
> If so and if she is near, otherwise postpone this after we have spoken with Marisa, suggest if she could extend the deadline by extending daybreak ... and, if we are able or potentially able to initiate a Time-Flip, also suggest we could try and support her with our powers if it is needed.
> At last speak to Marisa like this...
> Alice looks away
> Marisa comments "Oh? Alice occasionally visits to show me any breakthroughs she's made on new dolls! That's how I first learned of gunpowder, puppeteer's threads, event spells and whole bunch of other mechanics that make them act automatically even though they aren't sentient ze!"
> "S-she's r-right" Alice stutters
> Patchouli asserts "So the witch knew the dolls details, however I cannot see someone as clumsy as her taking apart something with such precision and patience..."
// Within the " Mima being the Instigated Culprit scenario " there is still place for an Innocent and Faithful Accomplice who so far is seemingly Marisa //
>... to Marisa : " Then, supporting your claim that ghost lady Mima is uninvolved , you should be about ready to relay to us, and we to hear out, your gathered observations during the Banquet Preparations topped with a conclusive explanation valid for debunking at least
most of the following very plausible and heavy suspicions..."
> "... which are her high familiarity and mobility within the Hakurei's Premises, her Advanced Telekinesis Magic, her having a much easier time Bypassing AND Taking Advantage of Iris's Anti-Theft Flame-Burst Countermeasure on Card Touch&Hold, her Awareness about Alice's Dolls for quite the long time, her Possibility to Get Deeper Insights about them through you who have learned them thanks to Alice herself... "
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>Discreetly whisper to Alice: "Hey, you alright? If you need help with that, just let me know." Playfully smirk at her.
>...
> Alice turns blushes a little and looks away
// We know very little about the nature and extent of Alice and Marisa's bond, though... //
> Added Whisper to Alice : " If I am not intruding on nor misunderstanding the nature and extent of your bond with Marisa of course... "
> She may be feigning ignorance but even an Amanojaku can tell what's on her mind...
->Are we able to flip AM back to PM? Or dawn to dusk? Not time travel, but extending the time until daybreak, eventually.
> While you've never tried something that bold you imagine it's ... possible? If there was someplace where it's dawn and someplace where it's dusk you could invert the time between the two?
// Good Idea but Seija cannot achieve it alone, but if she knows "Sakuya's Temporal Capabilities" and could successfully ask her and they could work on it together... or possibly even Sakuya on her own if the necessity is high (direct ref. to "the Scarlet Team's scenario in Imperishable Night" )
... //
> Do we know about the "Temporal Capabilities of the Head Maid of the Scarlet Mansion" ?
> If so and if she is near, otherwise postpone this after we have spoken with Marisa, suggest if she could extend the deadline by extending daybreak ... and, if we are able or potentially able to initiate a Time-Flip, also suggest we could try and support her with our powers if it is needed.
> You know the Scarlet Mansion's maid can slow time and uses that ability to seemingly teleport around.
> At last speak to Marisa like this...
// Within the " Mima being the Instigated Culprit scenario " there is still place for an Innocent and Faithful Accomplice who so far is seemingly Marisa //
>... to Marisa : " Then, supporting your claim that ghost lady Mima is uninvolved , you should be about ready to relay to us, and we to hear out, your gathered observations during the Banquet Preparations topped with a conclusive explanation valid for debunking at least
most of the following very plausible and heavy suspicions..."
> "... which are her high familiarity and mobility within the Hakurei's Premises, her Advanced Telekinesis Magic, her having a much easier time Bypassing AND Taking Advantage of Iris's Anti-Theft Flame-Burst Countermeasure on Card Touch&Hold, her Awareness about Alice's Dolls for quite the long time, her Possibility to Get Deeper Insights about them through you who have learned them thanks to Alice herself... "
> She exclaims "You expect me to recall everything that happened during the event?? I can barely remember what we said five minutes ago with how this discussion has been going! But I can try if you insist..."
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> "I mean, I think I've just about made up my mind at this point otherwise, so if you're willing..."
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> "I mean, I think I've just about made up my mind at this point otherwise, so if you're willing..."
> Marisa begins "I'll try my best..."
> "It all started yesterday when that Tengu Aya left one of those newspapers on the front door. The big letters on the front page caught my attention and soon I became interested in finding out more about the competition... It sounded a lot like a Tengu publicity stunt at first but it seemed odd to have the starting event so soon? I mean if it was a hoax they'd want to have it far off in the future so people would forget about it when the next big story rolls around. That's when I decided to visit the shrine and told my mentor Mima about it. She claimed it was the first time she'd heard about it and was also surprised it started so soon."
> "Later that day we decided to head on over to the shrine early in hopes of catching the event's organizer but found only Reimu there. Sitting on the steps we pondered if Reimu could be the culprit, having completely forgotten that tonight also happened to be this month's Full Moon Festival! Shortly after the half-ghost Youmu appeared at the bottom of the hill and spotted us. We asked if she was visiting because of said competition but she claimed to know nothing about it and reminded us about the festival. Along with Reimu the two of them began preparations for tonight which is when lady Mima spotted a peculiar doll on the donation box. The shrine maiden asked if we knew anything about it and asked we have a look at it while they set up the shrine grounds. It looked unlike Alice's dolls, resembling more of a shrine maiden than a maid. I quickly dismissed it as some kind of offering from the village but lady Mima remained skeptical and continued inspecting it. At that point I went back into the shrine and decided to continue working on an experimental spell card we were developing and kind of zoned out while focusing on the magical tome I was referencing...
> "Shortly before sunset a new Youkai and celestial arrived at the shrine, the former apparently invited by the Inchling Princess. At that point Reimu asked me to help with preparations so I set my work down on the table and went outside to assist. Leaving the shrine I ran into lady Mima who had just finished examining the peculiar doll on the donation box. She argued it must belong to Alice since it was of very similar construction, even though it's clothes and hair were different. Still not convinced I told her not to mention her findings to the shrine maiden and asked if she could double-check my tweaks to the new spell card. After that I went over to the warehouse and started bringing out tables, chairs and sake jars until the guests began arriving."
> "Quickly after the festival began a duel started between the flower lady and celestial, during which I remember seeing Mima cheer for her friend Yuuka. Shortly after the match ended in a draw the doll we examined earlier came to life and introduced us to the "High Stakes Incident Showdown" competition and directed us to the round table where she had placed a stack of blank spellcards. Confused I picked up a handful of cards to investigate when one light up in my hands, showing various details about my species, skills, interests etc along with a snarky comment at the end. Regardless I showed it to lady Mima and she pondered how the doll could discover such information about us. Interested in seeing what was written in her card she continued searching through the piles but found none that would light up. I suggested she take one anyways to 'fit in' and not raise suspicion considering everyone else seemed to find theirs."
> "After Iris ran off Yuuka Mima and I discussed possible ways the doll could've been spying on us and how involved the Tengu could be when something started to smell like it was burning. Following the scent led us to the table where the Scarlet Mansion residents and the Inchling Princess were experimenting with the spell cards. Pacthcouli claimed the cards were eerily similar to an anti-theft enchantment she was designing in hopes of canceling my library subscription. We then discussed possible culprits among the different factions in Gensokyo for much of the night, Yuuka and Mima leaving only once or twice to refill the tea kettle."
> "Finally we were interrupted by the donation box exploding and destroying much of the shrine's front facade and we've all been investigating around the shrine and yard since"
> Scratching her head she comments "Whew that was long ze... Hope you've been paying attention cause I'm not repeating any of it!"
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> "Later that day we decided to head on over to the shrine early in hopes of catching the event's organizer but found only Reimu there. Sitting on the steps we pondered if Reimu could be the culprit, having completely forgotten that tonight also happened to be this month's Full Moon Festival! Shortly after the half-ghost Youmu appeared at the bottom of the hill and spotted us. We asked if she was visiting because of said competition but she claimed to know nothing about it and reminded us about the festival. Along with Reimu the two of them began preparations for tonight which is when lady Mima spotted a peculiar doll on the donation box. The shrine maiden asked if we knew anything about it and asked we have a look at it while they set up the shrine grounds. It looked unlike Alice's dolls, resembling more of a shrine maiden than a maid. I quickly dismissed it as some kind of offering from the village but lady Mima remained skeptical and continued inspecting it. At that point I went back into the shrine and decided to continue working on an experimental spell card we were developing and kind of zoned out while focusing on the magical tome I was referencing...
> "Shortly before sunset a new Youkai and celestial arrived at the shrine, the former apparently invited by the Inchling Princess. At that point Reimu asked me to help with preparations so I set my work down on the table and went outside to assist. Leaving the shrine I ran into lady Mima who had just finished examining the peculiar doll on the donation box. She argued it must belong to Alice since it was of very similar construction, even though it's clothes and hair were different. Still not convinced I told her not to mention her findings to the shrine maiden and asked if she could double-check my tweaks to the new spell card.
>"Wait a minute. Before I ask a farfetched question, I need to ask a more reasonable one. Alice, have you ever lost a doll, or have any of your dolls ever acted strangely?"
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>"Wait a minute. Before I ask a farfetched question, I need to ask a more reasonable one. Alice, have you ever lost a doll, or have any of your dolls ever acted strangely?"
> The puppeteer asks "Ever? That's a pretty long time you know... but I'll try and remember"
> A doll flies into her hand and she begins: "These dolls operate on a set of very complicated enchantments, the combined interactions of all these spells is what makes them seem 'alive' even though they indeed unfortunately are just clockwork machines. Sometimes however, especially if I'm working on a new behavior they might get stuck performing some action repeatedly due to an unforeseen interaction between enchantments and events. So depending on what action they got stuck on they could get lost, like getting stuck flying towards 'Youkai Mountain' because fog happened to roll in, making it impossible to check if they reached their destination and thus flying perpetually in some direction."
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> The puppeteer asks "Ever? That's a pretty long time you know... but I'll try and remember"
> A doll flies into her hand and she begins: "These dolls operate on a set of very complicated enchantments, the combined interactions of all these spells is what makes them seem 'alive' even though they indeed unfortunately are just clockwork machines. Sometimes however, especially if I'm working on a new behavior they might get stuck performing some action repeatedly due to an unforeseen interaction between enchantments and events. So depending on what action they got stuck on they could get lost, like getting stuck flying towards 'Youkai Mountain' because fog happened to roll in, making it impossible to check if they reached their destination and thus flying perpetually in some direction."
>"Okay then. I propose a new theory. One or more of Alice's dolls were found (after they have been lost) by someone with too much time on their hands. They then extensively examine the dolls and do enough investigation to find out what makes them tick. When they finally learn about gunpowder, either they plan the current series of events, or they share the idea to a close friend, in which they plan said events."
//Just thought this might be a little farfetched, so I wanted to indicate that in my previous post.
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>"Okay then. I propose a new theory. One or more of Alice's dolls were found (after they have been lost) by someone with too much time on their hands. They then extensively examine the dolls and do enough investigation to find out what makes them tick. When they finally learn about gunpowder, either they plan the current series of events, or they share the idea to a close friend, in which they plan said events."
> Tenshi states "I don't think the culprit would've brought a doll with them, it's too obvious!"
> Patchouli explains "I think she means where they got the idea from, after all we found the dismantled doll, missing all it's gunpowder..."
> Remilia asks "Were there any other peculiarities with the dolls tonight, like did any others go missing or act up?"
> The pupeteer raises her arms as if saying "I've no clue" before asking "I can cast a roll call spell if you want to see for yourself?"
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> We are still aware of the mole we have within the doll brigade, yes?
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> We are still aware of the mole we have within the doll brigade, yes?
> Would it be better for Mokou to let Alice and her dolls act ordinarily so she can be " mixing-in " or to avoid getting to attention onto her such as a roll call would entail?
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> We are still aware of the mole we have within the doll brigade, yes?
> Of course
> Would it be better for Mokou to let Alice and her dolls act ordinarily so she can be " mixing-in " or to avoid getting to attention onto her such as a roll call would entail?
> The question about the roll call was aimed at Remilia
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> Of course
> The question about the roll call was aimed at Remilia
> An Alice's roll call spell of Her Dolls call would still directly involve the " Miniaturized Mokou Mole among them" either if Alice discovers her or,if Mokou turns to be that good at miniaturized undercover missions,to call her out to report her eventual undercover findings in public...
> ...so we have to be prepared to help Mokou justify herself,and eventually us and more indirectly Shinmyonmaru since we 3 are supportively involved by degrees in that plan ,about the missing of not just 1 but also a 2nd Doll due to the " Fake Spying Doll plan by Substitution"...
> Last but not least, we better not forget to go and ask about the the Mansion's Head Maid about that Recent Helpful Time-Extending Helpful Idea like this...
>...
->Are we able to flip AM back to PM? Or dawn to dusk? Not time travel, but extending the time until daybreak, eventually.
> ...
// Good Idea but Seija cannot achieve it alone, but if she knows "Sakuya's Temporal Capabilities" and could successfully ask her and they could work on it together... or possibly even Sakuya on her own if the necessity is high (direct ref. to "the Scarlet Team's scenario in Imperishable Night" )
... //
> Do we know about the "Temporal Capabilities of the Head Maid of the Scarlet Mansion" ?
> (EDITED) If so and if she is near, otherwise postpone this after we have spoken with Marisa, suggest if she could extend the deadline by extending the nighttime till daybreak for a bit... and also suggest that...
> ... suggest the following ONLY IF we have acceptable or better chances to " try and taking an Inverting Hold of the Nighttime Remnant and Invert It with the Approaching Daytime Break" for the sake of " Easing the Greater Time-Flow Inversion or Expansion or other Manipulation eventually executed by the Head Maid "...
>... also suggest that we could try and support her with our powers if it can increase the success and lessen the burden.
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> An Alice's roll call spell of Her Dolls call would still directly involve the " Miniaturized Mokou Mole among them" either if Alice discovers her or,if Mokou turns to be that good at miniaturized undercover missions,to call her out to report her eventual undercover findings in public...
> ...so we have to be prepared to help Mokou justify herself,and eventually us and more indirectly Shinmyonmaru since we 3 are supportively involved by degrees in that plan ,about the missing of not just 1 but also a 2nd Doll due to the " Fake Spying Doll plan by Substitution"...
> Remilia agrees "That would be helpful, just to be sure that was all of the gunpowder..."
> Tenshi in a bit of realization-panic checks under the table and sighs in relief
> Patchouli also checks under the table
> Everyone looks at them oddly and the celestial crosses her arms "Hey I'm still sore from box blast, can't imagine what another full force doll blast would make me feel like!"
> The librarian nods
> Alice makes a couple odd gestures and points at the table, after which 8 dolls approach and sit on the table one by one
> A couple short gestures later and the dolls all stand up and spin around on their toes and finish with a cartwheel before bowing to everyone present, earning a few claps from everyone present
> The puppeteer remarks "Everything looks in order here, however two of my dolls are missing..."
> Remilia remarks "Odd, we'd expect one to be gone because of the box but two?"
> Sakuya adds "Perhaps they used two doll's worth of gunpowder? To be absolutely certain they'd take out the box."
> Last but not least, we better not forget to go and ask about the the Mansion's Head Maid about that Recent Helpful Time-Extending Helpful Idea like this...
> ...
> ... suggest the following ONLY IF we have acceptable or better chances to " try and taking an Inverting Hold of the Nighttime Remnant and Invert It with the Approaching Daytime Break" for the sake of " Easing the Greater Time-Flow Inversion or Expansion or other Manipulation eventually executed by the Head Maid "...
>... also suggest that we could try and support her with our powers if it can increase the success and lessen the burden.
> While waiting for Alice's dolls to appear you take the chance to ask the head maid of the Scarlet mansion if she could get them more time
> She explains not only is it possible but they've actually attempted it in the past to resolve an incident regarding a false moon! Unfortunately however it requires a lengthy set up that would be difficult to perform without tiring out Patchouli, especially without her library's helpful resources
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> How many sets of doll parts did we find?
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> How many sets of doll parts did we find?
> You found one out by the gate to the path leading out the back of the shrine grounds
> The other you found scattered across the backyard like something attacked a doll // This was done while controlling Mokou
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> So we (Seija the Awesome) did not find any doll remnants other than the ones we gave to the red-white?
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> So we (Seija the Awesome) did not find any doll remnants other than the ones we gave to the red-white?
> You spotted the doll parts in the back yard with Reimu // but you failed to notice there were too many parts for just 1 doll (since Mokou just threw the other parts ontop of the dismantled doll already there). So no, neither Seija the Awesome or Reimu noticed the other doll
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> Shrug.
> "I only found the one."
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> Shrug.
> "I only found the one."
> Patchouli asks the doctor "Is there any way we could tell if that size blast was caused by one or two doll's worth of gunpowder?"
> Eirin takes a look at where the donation box once lay, pulls out a notepad and begins writing in it
> Shinmyoumaru asks "Why does it matter how many they used?"
> The librarian ominously comments "This incident might not be over if there's still gunpowder that's unaccounted for..."
> Shortly after the moon's physician concludes only one doll's worth of gunpowder destroyed the box...
> Reimu exclaims "We're running out of time, make up your minds already Iris isn't going to wait until we solve every last detail of this incident!"
> Speak of the devil Iris hops out of nowhere and lands in the middle of the table!
> She looks at the shrine maiden and tilts her head "Maybe y'all should throw a branch and pick whoever it points towards when it lands!"
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> Patchouli asks the doctor "Is there any way we could tell if that size blast was caused by one or two doll's worth of gunpowder?"
> Eirin takes a look at where the donation box once lay, pulls out a notepad and begins writing in it
> Shinmyoumaru asks "Why does it matter how many they used?"
> The librarian ominously comments "This incident might not be over if there's still gunpowder that's unaccounted for..."
> Shortly after the moon's physician concludes only one doll's worth of gunpowder destroyed the box...
> Reimu exclaims "We're running out of time, make up your minds already Iris isn't going to wait until we solve every last detail of this incident!"
> Speak of the devil Iris hops out of nowhere and lands in the middle of the table!
> She looks at the shrine maiden and tilts her head "Maybe y'all should throw a branch and pick whoever it points towards when it lands!"
>Is it possible to flip Iris's insides outwards? If so, be ready to act accordingly.
>Do we know that Mokou is missing?
->If we do, say "Oh Iris, we were just talking about you. We've noticed that the other red-white, Mokou was it?, is gone. Are you willing to cooperate? Or shall we continue to butt heads?"
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>Is it possible to flip Iris's insides outwards? If so, be ready to act accordingly.
> You could flip her upside down not inside out...
>Do we know that Mokou is missing?
> Yeah she's pretending to be a doll and spying on Alice to figure out if she's behind Iris
->If we do, say "Oh Iris, we were just talking about you. We've noticed that the other red-white, Mokou was it?, is gone. Are you willing to cooperate? Or shall we continue to butt heads?"
> No need to ask, you already know she's busy. She's not a real doll and thus can only pretend to respond to Alice's commands. Without a magical link between them it's unlikely she'd even know there was a rollcall.
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Yes, let's please not just give away anything about Mokou given she's specifically doing undercover recon for us.
> Throw up our hands in frustration.
> "Ugh. Let's just cut to the chase. Alice, if you don't think anyone else is capable of doing what was done to your doll, does that mean you're confessing to being responsible? Because if it's not you, then clearly someone is capable of doing it."
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Yes, let's please not just give away anything about Mokou given she's specifically doing undercover recon for us.
//Ohhh. I thought we didn't know that Mokou was doing recon. Thanks for the clarification.
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You're welcome! No worries.
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Yes, let's please not just give away anything about Mokou given she's specifically doing undercover recon for us.
> Throw up our hands in frustration.
> "Ugh. Let's just cut to the chase. Alice, if you don't think anyone else is capable of doing what was done to your doll, does that mean you're confessing to being responsible? Because if it's not you, then clearly someone is capable of doing it."
> Alice makes a definitive "No" gesture
> Iris sits down on a pile of cards, deep in thought
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> Alice makes a definitive "No" gesture
> Iris sits down on a pile of cards, deep in thought
> " A good basis to stand on and proceed on is to single out those who already had prior knowledge and familiarity about Alice's Dolls,their Gunpowder inside and the Possible Extraction of it by careful dismantling of the same Alice's Dolls ... besides Alice herself while at the same time having reliance on her in order to learn ... "
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> " A good basis to stand on and proceed on is to single out those who already had prior knowledge and familiarity about Alice's Dolls,their Gunpowder inside and the Possible Extraction of it by careful dismantling of the same Alice's Dolls ... besides Alice herself while at the same time having reliance on her in order to learn ... "
> Upon mentioning prior knowledge Patchouli makes a realization and asks Marisa "Wait... back when you were recounting the events of tonight you mentioned something about Iris..."
> "Well I mentioned a lot of things about Iris... be more specific?"
> The doll tilts its head "Like how cute I am~!"
> "Quiet you!" exclaims Alice in an oddly commanding tone
> The librarian continues "You mentioned that after Mima finished examining the doll (Iris) ontop of the donation box she argued it must belong to Alice since it was of very similar construction..."
> Shinmyoumaru shyly comments "That means s-she knew quite a bit about dolls..."
> Marisa is visibly taken aback and occasionally eyeing Mima nervously
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> Upon mentioning prior knowledge Patchouli makes a realization and asks Marisa "Wait... back when you were recounting the events of tonight you mentioned something about Iris..."
> "Well I mentioned a lot of things about Iris... be more specific?"
> The doll tilts its head "Like how cute I am~!"
> "Quiet you!" exclaims Alice in an oddly commanding tone
> The librarian continues "You mentioned that after Mima finished examining the doll (Iris) ontop of the donation box she argued it must belong to Alice since it was of very similar construction..."
> Shinmyoumaru shyly comments "That means s-she knew quite a bit about dolls..."
> Marisa is visibly taken aback and occasionally eyeing Mima nervously
//EDITED to fix many... "typos" :cirnotan:... and for more reliable clarity//
> Assent,Look About and Add: " right about the Set-Up+Setting-Up Perpetrator , Instigated by " the Recent Party-Crasher-Schemer Doll Mediator " ... oh still the Instigated Culprit quite the Knowledgeable ,Finely calm and Finesse-Handler ... "
>"... certainly about ' Enough Exact Knowiedge for Exactly Evaluating the Design Of Alice's Dolls in a Sudden-Appearing and Foreign Doll WHILE already knowing their Fine Structure from Alice herself, the most trusty source, of WHILE Alice is publicly attending with a couple handfuls of her Dolls , all to such a point of being able to know their delicately and securely sealed and hidden inner content, to perform a covered-up and precise extraction , a correct preservation, handling and set-up of 1 of 2 Explosive Reagent for ' Fulfilling the Challenge-Requirement of Setting Off. a Lesser Incident with Identity Unknown"
, Eye Carefully Mima to gauge her further reactions or lack of reactions or complacency,
.... "
> "... and al the more certain and particular managing to non-conspicuously but successfully set and trudge through Rarely Know Shrine Routes yet still Familiar for Perpetrating going ; from Those outer Grounds on to the Underground Trap-Hole then back up to the Inner Shrine Building closer to the Inner Veranda without taking the longer way through the Gate ... "
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> Assent,Look About and Add: " right about the Set-Up+Setting-Up Perpetrator , Set-Up by " the Recent Schemer Party-Crasher-Trouble&Challenge Starter by Buffer-Doll " ... oh still the Instigated Culprit quite the Knowledgeable ,Finely calm and Finesse-Handler ... "
>"... certainly about the ' Exact Knowing Similarity ID of Alice's Dolls WITH the usualty of Alice bringing about a couple handfuls ? , to such to such point of a rather balanced and precise extraction , preservation and setting up 1 Explosive Reagents for the Lesser Incident Trap- out of 2 securely sealed ... 1 still unaccounted
, Eye Carefully Mima to gauge her further reactions or lack of reactions or complacements
.... still unaccounted yet not lost ... "
> "... and al the more certain and particular managing to non-conspicuously but successfully set and trudge through Rarely Know Shrine Routes yet still Familiar for Perpetrating going ; from Those outer Grounds on to the Underground Trap-Hole then back up to the Inner Shrine Building closer to the Veranda without Entrance by Gate ...
> Shinmyoumaru and Patchouli nod at your accusations
> Everyone looks at the ghost
> She takes a glace at the sun's rays, which are slowly creeping down the mountain and reaching the shrine's plateau...
> With a slight grin she waves dismissively "You're going to accuse me? Without solving the mystery of the other missing doll's whereabouts?"
> "What if the culprit has set it up somewhere else, waiting to be tapped?"
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> Shinmyoumaru and Patchouli nod at your accusations
> Everyone looks at the ghost
> She takes a glace at the sun's rays, which are slowly creeping down the mountain and reaching the shrine's plateau...
> With a slight grin she waves dismissively "You're going to accuse me? Without solving the mystery of the other missing doll's whereabouts?"
> "What if the culprit has set it up somewhere else, waiting to be tapped?"
> Shinmyoumaru and Patchouli nod at your accusations
> Everyone looks at the ghost
> She takes a glace at the sun's rays, which are slowly creeping down the mountain and reaching the shrine's plateau...
> With a slight grin she waves dismissively "You're going to accuse me? Without solving the mystery of the other missing doll's whereabouts?"
> "What if the culprit has set it up somewhere else, waiting to be tapped?"
// Please, Correct or add upon if anything is off-key //
> Respond: " Yes, The Culprit's intentions and set-up had to certainly be involving '2 explosive surprises' from 1 end of The Shrine to the other in order to ' ensure 1 of them to be tapped-set off for the Fulfillment of Challenge-Requirement of Setting Off. a Lesser Incident with Identity Unknown '
, BUT the Unknown Incident-Starter has already been achieved, the damages are already done and we are all already fully-aware and on full-alert for "another explosive surprise... "
>"... so, like you are doing right now, the Culprit's Main Interest and Goal has to be regarding the delaying of their identity being known together with the checking the earning of as much time as possible, knowing and counting on the fact we are drawing ever-closer to the Daybreak Deadline, such as by insinuating diversive and time-consuming doubts such are we are to look into and be assured about every 1 of the Incidents details, knowing fully well that us taking the overly scrupulous bait would ensure the failure of the revealing investigations for being delayed until the Daybreak Deadline... "
> Without leaving Mima out of eyesight, Look insistently and knowingly at everyone gathered around while at the same time, fully prepared for "evasive&counterattacking measures, Start moving closer to Mima.
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// Please, Correct or add upon if anything is off-key //
> Respond: " Yes, The Culprit's intentions and set-up had to certainly be involving '2 explosive surprises' from 1 end of The Shrine to the other in order to ' ensure 1 of them to be tapped-set off for the Fulfillment of Challenge-Requirement of Setting Off. a Lesser Incident with Identity Unknown '
, BUT the Unknown Incident-Starter has already been achieved, the damages are already done and we are all already fully-aware and on full-alert for "another explosive surprise... "
>"... so, like you are doing right now, the Culprit's Main Interest and Goal has to be regarding the delaying of their identity being known together with the checking the earning of as much time as possible, knowing and counting on the fact we are drawing ever-closer to the Daybreak Deadline, such as by insinuating diversive and time-consuming doubts such are we are to look into and be assured about every 1 of the Incidents details, knowing fully well that us taking the overly scrupulous bait would ensure the failure of the revealing investigations for being delayed until the Daybreak Deadline... "
> Iris is looking at the daylight slowly creeping down the hills with as much of a smug grin as a doll can express.
> With an annoyed look Patchouli points a finger at the ghost and exclaims "Indeed, you've wasted enough time already"
> Remilia joins in "Let's finish this now!"
> Shinmyoumaru shyly comments "I-I don't know if we have enough time to defeat her by dawn..."
> Sakuya quickly casts a spell "I'll stall the night for as much as I can"
> Without leaving Mima out of eyesight, Look insistently and knowingly at everyone gathered around while at the same time, fully prepared for "evasive&counterattacking measures, Start moving closer to Mima, and
> The evil spirit Mima comes swinging!
> "I've already won, you'll never defeat me in time!"
> The magician Marisa joins her side
> "I'll make sure of that!"
> Yuuka joins the fray
> "Anything to help an old friend!"
> Alice steps away from either side
> "Shoot! I-I d-didn't bring enough dolls for c-combat..."
> Iris follows Alice's lead
> "It'd be unfair to interfere! This is between y'all!"
> You have control of both Seija and Shinmyoumaru in combat
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> Seija: Click our tongue in irritation.
> "Oi! Red-white! Samurai! Could use your help here!"
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> Iris is looking at the daylight slowly creeping down the hills with as much of a smug grin as a doll can express.
> With an annoyed look Patchouli points a finger at the ghost and exclaims "Indeed, you've wasted enough time already"
> Remilia joins in "Let's finish this now!"
> Shinmyoumaru shyly comments "I-I don't know if we have enough time to defeat her by dawn..."
> Sakuya quickly casts a spell "I'll stall the night for as much as I can"
> The evil spirit Mima comes swinging!
> "I've already won, you'll never defeat me in time!"
> The magician Marisa joins her side
> "I'll make sure of that!"
> Yuuka joins the fray
> "Anything to help an old friend!"
> Alice steps away from either side
> "Shoot! I-I d-didn't bring enough dolls for c-combat..."
> Iris follows Alice's lead
> "It'd be unfair to interfere! This is between y'all!"
> You have control of both Seija and Shinmyoumaru in combat
> Seija: Click our tongue in irritation.
> "Oi! Red-white! Samurai! Could use your help here!"
> What are the respective targets of respectively Mima,Marisa and Yuuka?
> Dodge out of their way and warn others if they are aiming at them.
> Call out to the other present as well to join in and support.
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> What are the respective targets of respectively Mima,Marisa and Yuuka?
> Dodge out of their way and warn others if they are aiming at them.
> Call out to the other present as well to join in and support.
> Seija: Click our tongue in irritation.
> "Oi! Red-white! Samurai! Could use your help here!"
> The ghost tackles the librarian with her staff, who couldn't jump out of the way in time.
> She responds by trying to whack the ghost with a book which unfortunately for her goes right through Mima and ends up hitting Sakuya. This momentarily disrupts the maid's time-slowing spell
> Youmu dashes towards the Evil Spirit and is currently trying to wrestle the staff away from her
> Marisa holds up a deck of spell cards and invitingly waves at Reimu
> "First to land three hits ze?"
> Without a word the shrine maiden nods and they both take to the skies. Yukari and Yuyuko follow in pursuit
> Yuuka throws her umbrella, which swings around like a boomerang (not that you know what that is!) and whacks Tenshi before rebounding off the shrine's gate and knocking Shinmyoumaru to the ground.
> Seeing Youmu's struggle from above the ghost princess waves her fan, releasing a storm of glowing butterflies towards Mima
> Remilia throws a web of red lasers towards Yuuka, who sidesteps and grazes them before regaining her umbrella which she then uses to reflect them towards Tenshi and Shinmyoumaru
> Sanae and Rinnosuke and you are the only ones who are still at the table but have yet to engage in the fight. Iris and everyone else seems to have run off after the surprise attack
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> The ghost tackles the librarian with her staff, who couldn't jump out of the way in time.
> She responds by trying to whack the ghost with a book which unfortunately for her goes right through Mima and ends up hitting Sakuya. This momentarily disrupts the maid's time-slowing spell
> Youmu dashes towards the Evil Spirit and is currently trying to wrestle the staff away from her
> Marisa holds up a deck of spell cards and invitingly waves at Reimu
> "First to land three hits ze?"
> Without a word the shrine maiden nods and they both take to the skies. Yukari and Yuyuko follow in pursuit
> Yuuka throws her umbrella, which swings around like a boomerang (not that you know what that is!) and whacks Tenshi before rebounding off the shrine's gate and knocking Shinmyoumaru to the ground.
> Seeing Youmu's struggle from above the ghost princess waves her fan, releasing a storm of glowing butterflies towards Mima
> Remilia throws a web of red lasers towards Yuuka, who sidesteps and grazes them before regaining her umbrella which she then uses to reflect them towards Tenshi and Shinmyoumaru
> Sanae and Rinnosuke and you are the only ones who are still at the table but have yet to engage in the fight. Iris and everyone else seems to have run off after the surprise attack
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Both/All
> Ready for(sure, within successful capacity) ... Agile Alert and agile vocal alerts to Our In-Duel Friendly Side, but also for the 2(+?) Friendly Observers, against " Sudden 1En. vs. 3 Fr. Above Shoot-Types ".
Seijia
> (Mobility's FieldS) DRAW NEARER AND NEARER NIMBLY to Mike's Position... to Aim at Blind Spots( or" at least Stuggling Spots) left by Mima, in-between Mima and her Staff's Grip(not in Youli's Side Cross-Path with Mima) without Hitting (or being a clogg) for Sakuya, Patchouli, Youmu, Yuyuko's Flying Patterns, Eventual "anyones"...
>(Danmaku's Fields) BARRAGE BY... Zig-Zag Arrow-Heads Mixed within "a Majority of Reverse Zag-Zig BARRAGE" Mostly-Focused and Partly-Spread-Out Orbs , with eventual switch-to (Lasers and Spearheads) in Case of Crossing Friendly Allies, Entering Closer Range or Quarters...
>... (Abilities' FieldS) Prepare to Unleash when Opportune (whenever is BEST TO REVERSE the Opponents' Reliant and Expected Concentration)
... "🔸　‌🇦　‌🇸‌🇹‌🇷‌🇴‌🇳‌🇬‌　‌🇷‌🇪‌🇻‌🇪‌🇷‌🇸‌🇦‌🇱"upon both, on " All Opposing 3 " ( MIMA PRIORITY) 1." Face-to-Back Orientation ", 2." Dominant Body Side Grip & Direction ", 3." Shooting & Swinging Angle "...
Shinmyoumaru
> (Mobility's Fields) Quick Get Back, Equiibrium +Gain Enough Distance wth(preferrably }the help. hovering-boost AND Rolling out of Reflected Harm's Ways";. execute, while not interfering. in Remilia and/or Tenshi's Counters, Wideng Counter-Sidestepping+ Grazing on Yuuka's Deflection...
>... (Abilities) When in. Opportune Feasible Range (Difficult and Supportive about Escape&Graze, to Reciprocally Reposition&UNCLOG ) Prepare to Reply Adaptably... by Swinging the Miracle Mallet For Replying Adaptbly to Incoming Attacks (Parry/ Absorbing?!! Deflect/Empowered Reflect back) to the Reaching-by-GOOD Opportunity(MIMA+YUUKA+maybe Marisa) Opponents.
>... (Danmaku's Fields) On Yuuka - "Intersecting with each other Most Mostly-Spreading eciprLasering + partly partially-focused Ring Strings "
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Both/All
> Ready for(sure, within successful capacity) ... Agile Alert and agile vocal alerts to Our In-Duel Friendly Side, but also for the 2(+?) Friendly Observers, against " Sudden 1En. vs. 3 Fr. Above Shoot-Types ".
> You alertly eye the troublemakers
Seijia
> (Mobility's FieldS) DRAW NEARER AND NEARER NIMBLY to Mike's Position... to Aim at Blind Spots( or" at least Stuggling Spots) left by Mima, in-between Mima and her Staff's Grip(not in Youli's Side Cross-Path with Mima) without Hitting (or being a clogg) for Sakuya, Patchouli, Youmu, Yuyuko's Flying Patterns, Eventual "anyones"...
>(Danmaku's Fields) BARRAGE BY... Zig-Zag Arrow-Heads Mixed within "a Majority of Reverse Zag-Zig BARRAGE" Mostly-Focused and Partly-Spread-Out Orbs , with eventual switch-to (Lasers and Spearheads) in Case of Crossing Friendly Allies, Entering Closer Range or Quarters...
>... (Abilities' FieldS) Prepare to Unleash when Opportune (whenever is BEST TO REVERSE the Opponents' Reliant and Expected Concentration)
... "🔸　‌🇦　‌🇸‌🇹‌🇷‌🇴‌🇳‌🇬‌　‌🇷‌🇪‌🇻‌🇪‌🇷‌🇸‌🇦‌🇱"upon both, on " All Opposing 3 " ( MIMA PRIORITY) 1." Face-to-Back Orientation ", 2." Dominant Body Side Grip & Direction ", 3." Shooting & Swinging Angle "...
> You float up to where Reimu and Marisa are dueling, while avoiding getting in the way
> Yukari and Yuyuko seem to be keeping their distance aswell
> From up here you spot Mima and Youmu bellow fighting over the staff
> Whenever you spot a safe opening you and miss Yuyuko throw a stream of small danmaku their way, trying to aim for the staff
> This angers the evil spirit causing energy to crackle around the staff, spawning streams of random bullets from its crescent edge as they fight over it's posession
Shinmyoumaru
> (Mobility's Fields) Quick Get Back, Equiibrium +Gain Enough Distance wth(preferrably }the help. hovering-boost AND Rolling out of Reflected Harm's Ways";. execute, while not interfering. in Remilia and/or Tenshi's Counters, Wideng Counter-Sidestepping+ Grazing on Yuuka's Deflection...
>... (Abilities) When in. Opportune Feasible Range (Difficult and Supportive about Escape&Graze, to Reciprocally Reposition&UNCLOG ) Prepare to Reply Adaptably... by Swinging the Miracle Mallet For Replying Adaptbly to Incoming Attacks (Parry/ Absorbing?!! Deflect/Empowered Reflect back) to the Reaching-by-GOOD Opportunity(MIMA+YUUKA+maybe Marisa) Opponents.
>... (Danmaku's Fields) On Yuuka - "Intersecting with each other Most Mostly-Spreading eciprLasering + partly partially-focused Ring Strings "
> With your head still pounding from getting hit you sneak away without being noticed and recompose yourself
> Yuuka seems to have lost interest in you and is distracted fighting Tenshi, who quickly recovered and summoned a giant flame sword to counterattack with
> Now ready you float up to where the action is, carefully staying out of the way and readying the Miracle Mallet to deflect incoming attacks
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> You alertly eye the troublemakers
> You float up to where Reimu and Marisa are dueling, while avoiding getting in the way
> Yukari and Yuyuko seem to be keeping their distance aswell
> From up here you spot Mima and Youmu bellow fighting over the staff
> Whenever you spot a safe opening you and miss Yuyuko throw a stream of small danmaku their way, trying to aim for the staff
> This angers the evil spirit causing energy to crackle around the staff, spawning streams of random bullets from its crescent edge as they fight over it's posession
> With your head still pounding from getting hit you sneak away without being noticed and recompose yourself
> Yuuka seems to have lost interest in you and is distracted fighting Tenshi, who quickly recovered and summoned a giant flame sword to counterattack with
> Now ready you float up to where the action is, carefully staying out of the way and readying the Miracle Mallet to deflect incoming attacks
Seijia
> Adjust flying and dodging courses so we are shortening distance with Shinmyomaru , Mima's Streams of Bullets having an harder time coming to our direction, while ours Shift to be aiming more towards Mima to (further) Clog her mobility and holding-on.
Shinmyoumaru
> Deftly float closer,and careful. towards the struggle around Mima ready to deflect/redirect with the Miracle Mallet,without getting too close to friendly or enemy fire,perform some Bullet Sprays aimed at Yuuka but most of them are to be Streamed at Mima in Clogging Concert with the others
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Seijia
> Adjust flying and dodging courses so we are shortening distance with Shinmyomaru , Mima's Streams of Bullets having an harder time coming to our direction, while ours Shift to be aiming more towards Mima to (further) Clog her mobility and holding-on.
> You fly towards Shinmyoumaru, while avoiding stray bullets
> Mima manages to wrestle the staff away from Youmu by stunning her with a powerful flash spell
> She then whacks Sakuya with it once before starting what looks like a spell card
Shinmyoumaru
> Deftly float closer,and careful. towards the struggle around Mima ready to deflect/redirect with the Miracle Mallet,without getting too close to friendly or enemy fire,perform some Bullet Sprays aimed at Yuuka but most of them are to be Streamed at Mima in Clogging Concert with the others
> You fly towards Mima and meet up with Seija halfway there
> Yuuka notices the occasional bullets and exclaims "Don't be a pest!" while rudely pointing at you!
> Mima's spell card begins with several streams of bullets, primarily aimed at Younu and Patchouli, with occasional bullets headed your or Sakuya's way. You manage to reflect all of them back, scoring a surprise hit on Mima!
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> You fly towards Shinmyoumaru, while avoiding stray bullets
> Mima manages to wrestle the staff away from Youmu by stunning her with a powerful flash spell
> She then whacks Sakuya with it once before starting what looks like a spell card
> You fly towards Mima and meet up with Seija halfway there
> Yuuka notices the occasional bullets and exclaims "Don't be a pest!" while rudely pointing at you!
> Mima's spell card begins with several streams of bullets, primarily aimed at Younu and Patchouli, with occasional bullets headed your or Sakuya's way. You manage to reflect all of them back, scoring a surprise hit on Mima!
//Sorry ! I have waited toolong for Returning /New Players(Always Welcome) ... there have also been the HIgh Priority about Helping&Supporting Home/Family/Related too monv,so ; moreover I also have somehow missed the Last Update while still "Foruming" //
// So ! :bigpower: Big Wait->Bigger Compensation->Bigger Posting :bigpower: {Thank GOD it may eventually be edited-simplified later on}//
BOTH
> Observe and adapt to.Mima's Spellcard ,while fire some Counterattacking Lasers ,adapt according to Patterns+ Density+Rush Speed ...
> ...Ah! To gain a bit more Upper-Hand and Experience since Marisa said :" she still consider Mima to be her Mentor as Magician... so Mimait has to have Degrees of Similarities ....what can we note of Somehow Aike in Style,Bullet Types , Shoot&Move Movements or...?
> AVAILABLE SPELL CARD LIST : which seem More Fitting current setting and prior analyses considered ..?
> About Distance and Ranges : in which manner the 5 Us distanced from Mima ?
Short-Range (Youmu then Patcboulj) , Mid-Short (Sakuya)and Middle ( Seija then Shinmyoumaru) ?
> Which 1 is the Closest to Us ,which 1 i is the Most Harried between Youmu and Patchouli " (DIFFERENT FRONT & PERSON EACH for SEIJIA and SHINMYOUMARU ) ...
> ... Support with Higher Priority - BY RELIEVING W/LASERS+BULLET RINGS+ OWN STREAMING MOBILITY - the 1 Both Closest and Most Harried.
SHINMYOUMARU
> For Yuuka's Outburst... Do not be Offended or Rattled by it,it is Half-Understandable,but still Give the Good Gift of an Example of Patience and Temperance; Virtues even among Tight Situations,and especially caught within them.
> 1Firstly Perform/Mediate the "BOTH COMMANDS".
> Synchronize better with Seijia ,Bbalance with the Others ,Lasering and Ring-Bullets before the Eventual Spellcards ."
> While Observiing&Dodging Mima'sBullet Streams Keep Parry-Deflecting some at her ,staying alert Not To Sacrifice safe Positioning Focus and Mobility in Parry&Deflect...
// Oh Yes...Whenever it is safe for a fast-checking outside the "3-Duels in 1 ", we should be call out to the checking on the "Still Present Side-Liners" Sanae but also Rinnosuke for some Actual Contribution (even "just" out-of-the-fray advices ) //
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// I have edited-simplified(do not be shy in asking me for it whenever it is necessary for some or greater parts of the posts) previous post,as well, for better reading,clarity,parsing //
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// Those are a lot of actions it's a little hard to do big blocks of continuous actions
BOTH
> Observe and adapt to.Mima's Spellcard ,while fire some Counterattacking Lasers ,adapt according to Patterns+ Density+Rush Speed ...
> ...Ah! To gain a bit more Upper-Hand and Experience since Marisa said :" she still consider Mima to be her Mentor as Magician... so Mimait has to have Degrees of Similarities ....what can we note of Somehow Aike in Style,Bullet Types , Shoot&Move Movements or...?
> AVAILABLE SPELL CARD LIST : which seem More Fitting current setting and prior analyses considered ..?
> About Distance and Ranges : in which manner the 5 Us distanced from Mima ?
Short-Range (Youmu then Patcboulj) , Mid-Short (Sakuya)and Middle ( Seija then Shinmyoumaru) ?
> Which 1 is the Closest to Us ,which 1 i is the Most Harried between Youmu and Patchouli " (DIFFERENT FRONT & PERSON EACH for SEIJIA and SHINMYOUMARU ) ...
> ... Support with Higher Priority - BY RELIEVING W/LASERS+BULLET RINGS+ OWN STREAMING MOBILITY - the 1 Both Closest and Most Harried.
> You both focus on avoiding Mima's bullets and use the opening you created with your surprise hit to launch an array of lasers headed her way along with a few rings of bullets
> The similarities between Marisa and Mima's spell cards are apparent: They both love using lasers and star shaped danmaku!
> Neither of you is carrying any spell cards! You weren't planning on causing any trouble and Shinmyumaru was considered too weak to participate in the festival's danmaku duels!
> Those distances are correct
SHINMYOUMARU
> For Yuuka's Outburst... Do not be Offended or Rattled by it,it is Half-Understandable,but still Give the Good Gift of an Example of Patience and Temperance; Virtues even among Tight Situations,and especially caught within them.
> 1Firstly Perform/Mediate the "BOTH COMMANDS".
> Synchronize better with Seijia ,Bbalance with the Others ,Lasering and Ring-Bullets before the Eventual Spellcards ."
> While Observiing&Dodging Mima'sBullet Streams Keep Parry-Deflecting some at her ,staying alert Not To Sacrifice safe Positioning Focus and Mobility in Parry&Deflect...
> You work on assisting Seija's patterns by filling in the openings her very focused attacks leave, occasionally using the mallet to make the bullets big
> You also manage to reflect a few bullets back towards Mima but they miss, reflected shots are kind of hard to aim as they depend on the incoming projectile's angle
> Mima closes the distance between you two and Patchouli and Youmu. she initially struggles to dodge your combined patterns but soon your vision becomes obscured with their patterns and vice versa!
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// Forgive me , to avoid any confusion I am going to input more concise series of actions //
// Those are a lot of actions it's a little hard to do big blocks of continuous actions> You both focus on avoiding Mima's bullets and use the opening you created with your surprise hit to launch an array of lasers headed her way along with a few rings of bullets
> The similarities between Marisa and Mima's spell cards are apparent: They both love using lasers and star shaped danmaku!
> Neither of you is carrying any spell cards! You weren't planning on causing any trouble and Shinmyumaru was considered too weak to participate in the festival's danmaku duels!
> Those distances are correct
> You work on assisting Seija's patterns by filling in the openings her very focused attacks leave, occasionally using the mallet to make the bullets big
> You also manage to reflect a few bullets back towards Mima but they miss, reflected shots are kind of hard to aim as they depend on the incoming projectile's angle
> Mima closes the distance between you two and Patchouli and Youmu. she initially struggles to dodge your combined patterns but soon your vision becomes obscured with their patterns and vice versa!
BOTH
> Now that Mima has been closing distance , and we may more clearly identify her distinctive Spellcard type and Style by those 5 ones on our Team , adjust/adapt to how her Spellcard and Her Own Movements Shifted Course and how they are now intersecting with the combined danmaku patterns against her...
> ... take advantage of her becoming a closer and struggling target by adjusting the rate of focused-spread shots...
> ...warn vocally if we notice 1 or more of our Team are risking of getting clogged if they maintain their current position&movement.
SEIJIA
> Invert the trajectory of those missed shots/projectiles which are sailing past Mima,including the "Enlarged ones by Shinmyoumaru" so they are on their course against her again.
SHINMYOUMARU
> Keep deflecting/parrying whichever bullets come too close as a threat ,and Enlarging those who could be a support for Seija and the others 3.
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BOTH
> Now that Mima has been closing distance , and we may more clearly identify her distinctive Spellcard type and Style by those 5 ones on our Team , adjust/adapt to how her Spellcard and Her Own Movements Shifted Course and how they are now intersecting with the combined danmaku patterns against her...
> ... take advantage of her becoming a closer and struggling target by adjusting the rate of focused-spread shots...
> ...warn vocally if we notice 1 or more of our Team are risking of getting clogged if they maintain their current position&movement.
> You believe it's called "Non Directional Laser"
> It appears to be more advantageous to use focus shots up close, so you switch to those
> You warn Shinmyoumaru of the large amount of star bullets headed her way
SEIJIA
> Invert the trajectory of those missed shots/projectiles which are sailing past Mima,including the "Enlarged ones by Shinmyoumaru" so they are on their course against her again.
> Using the technique from your "Reverse Needle Attack" spell you cause some of the projectiles past Mima to "reflect" backwards, catching her off guard and forcing a retreat. She's clearly distracted now with dodging the reflected bullets!
SHINMYOUMARU
> Keep deflecting/parrying whichever bullets come too close as a threat ,and Enlarging those who could be a support for Seija and the others 3.
> You use your smaller size to your advantage and focus on dodging while saving up mallet hits for parrying large bullets into even larger ones
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> You believe it's called "Non Directional Laser"
> It appears to be more advantageous to use focus shots up close, so you switch to those
> You warn Shinmyoumaru of the large amount of star bullets headed her way
> Using the technique from your "Reverse Needle Attack" spell you cause some of the projectiles past Mima to "reflect" backwards, catching her off guard and forcing a retreat. She's clearly distracted now with dodging the reflected bullets!
> You use your smaller size to your advantage and focus on dodging while saving up mallet hits for parrying large bullets into even larger ones
SEIJIA
> Mount on a more besieging coordinated pincer-attack BY : by pursuing Mima in coordination with the nearer allies on our Front side by Increasing the of Precision and Rate Focused Shots ;
on her Back Side increase the Cutting-off Density and Aiming of " The Reverse Needle Affected Bullets", by also taking even more advantage of the Increased Rate and Density of Shots by our side
SHINMYOUMARU
> While still retaining enough range and line if sight to survey and parry&deflect enlarged strawberriess back to Mima,Close-in in the direction of the Retreating Mima whiie helping increasing the Allied Assault Pressuring,Clogging,Cutting-off Storm of Shots upon her
BOTH
> Do not get too enganged or relaxed in Mima's Pursuing with just a partial support&coordination but lnstead pool together into a More. Cohesive & Coordinating front...
>...keep Vocally Warning Allies in case of noting a too sudden or threatening approach.of the Eneny's Danmaku Streams...
>...whenever it is safe to do a bit of "tactical "look-ove : is each 1 our other 3 Allies against Mima faring well for herself and for the Larger Coordinated & Cohesive Attack Front ?
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SEIJIA
> Mount on a more besieging coordinated pincer-attack BY : by pursuing Mima in coordination with the nearer allies on our Front side by Increasing the of Precision and Rate Focused Shots ;
on her Back Side increase the Cutting-off Density and Aiming of " The Reverse Needle Affected Bullets", by also taking even more advantage of the Increased Rate and Density of Shots by our side
> You continue distracting her with the illogical physics of the reversed shots
SHINMYOUMARU
> While still retaining enough range and line if sight to survey and parry&deflect enlarged shots back to Mima,Close-in in the direction of the Retreating Mima whiie helping increasing the Allied Assault Pressuring,Clogging,Cutting-off Storm of Shots upon her
> You deflect large danmaku back towards the now distracted Mima and score multiple hits, causing her ghostly figure to visibly flicker
> In response she swiftly throws an instant laser your way, narrowly hitting you near the shoulder and knocking you back some distance.
BOTH
> Do not get too enganged or relaxed in Mima's Pursuing with just a partial support&coordination but lnstead pool together into a More. Cohesive & Coordinating front...
>...keep Vocally Warning Allies in case of noting a too sudden or threatening approach.of the Eneny's Danmaku Streams...
>...whenever it is safe to do a bit of "tactical "look-ove : is each 1 our other 3 Allies against Mima faring well for herself and for the Larger Coordinated & Cohesive Attack Front ?
> Having been knocked back from Mima's counterattack you take a moment to reassess the situation. Patchouli is focused on preventing Marisa's Master Sparks by keeping her on the move and not letting her stop to charge one up and Sakuya is now drawing Marisa's attention away from Patchouli.
> In the distance you see that Reimu has been busy setting up some ritual by drawing a large magic circle on the ground and placing what appear to be sealing talismans around it.
> Iris is happily sitting on the sidelines, enthusiastically providing commentary of the danmaku above to everyone not participating
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> You continue distracting her with the illogical physics of the reversed shots
> You deflect large danmaku back towards the now distracted Mima and score multiple hits, causing her ghostly figure to visibly flicker
> In response she swiftly throws an instant laser your way, narrowly hitting you near the shoulder and knocking you back some distance.
SEIJIA
> Take advantage of Mima's momentary focusing on Shinmyoumaru to Increase the Rate&Precision of both types&direction of our shots...while remaining mobile enough to avoid a swift,though reprisal like that on Shinmyoumaru.
> Having been knocked back from Mima's counterattack you take a moment to reassess the situation. Patchouli is focused on preventing Marisa's Master Sparks by keeping her on the move and not letting her stop to charge one up and Sakuya is now drawing Marisa's attention away from Patchouli.
> In the distance you see that Reimu has been busy setting up some ritual by drawing a large magic circle on the ground and placing what appear to be sealing talismans around it.
> Iris is happily sitting on the sidelines, enthusiastically providing commentary of the danmaku above to everyone not participating
SHINMYOUMARU
> Are the others involved too far away or too risky for us to assess their conditions from our "current new position"?
> If none of them seem in need of assistance...Go Back into the Fray against Mima to Parry&Deflect&Enlarge Various Shots against her...and improve about alertness&reactiveness as soon and whenever we "are starting to notice we are leaving a noticeable dent upon her ,or otherwise her attention is shifting to our direction".
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Been just a shade over a year, but...
> Mental recap of our abilities, as we understand them to this point.
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// It's been over a year so there might be some things I've missed so let me know if that's the case!
> You can control both Seija and Shinmyoumaru in combat!
What you know:
> Evil Spirit Mima is most likely responsible for the destruction of the Hakurei Shrine and is currently fighting alongside Marisa and Yuuka in what looks like an attempt to stall for time.
> If the culprit is not apprehended by sunrise they win the competition! It is currently near sunrise and the sun's rays are creeping down the mountain towards the Hakurei Shrine.
> A blonde haired doll who calls herself Iris has been running this competition so far. She handed out these odd spell cards that appear blank at first sight but reveal information about their owner when held by them and ignite when held by anyone else.
> Reimu is preparing some kind of ritual in the distance that involves a large magic circle and many sealing talismans.
> The Scarlet Mansion residents are currently helping you fight off the mischievious trio.
What you have:
> Mysterious Spell Card: A spell card given to you by Shinmyoumaru. You overheard earlier that they contain questionably obtained information on their owner, along with a snarky comment or two on their personality. You haven't yet looked at yours though.
> Nimble Fabric: A rare cloak you can charge with magical energy to make yourself invulnerable to magic attacks. It's not transparrent though so visibility and thus movement is quite restricted.
> Tengu's Training Camera: A camera used by Tengu journalists in training, it can automatically focus, adjust exposure and also has a timer. These use a novel type of rewriteable magnetic film which can recall the last 4 pictures taken, making such cameras excellent for practicing photography. Nevertheless it can still clear bullets in frame like any other Tengu camera.
> Miracle Mallet (Replica): Only you and Shinmyoumaru can tell the difference between the real Miracle Mallet and this perfect replica. While it looks small and lacks miracle granting abilities, it can *certainly* deal magically enhanced blunt force trauma.
> You have more tools back home but only thought to bring the essentials as you didn't expect anything more than a handful of friendly danmaku matches.
What you can do:
> Cast an illusion where everything appears upside down - your trademark ability!
> Invert (swap) some more abstract concepts between yourself and others - which uses a lot of your magical energy to maintain.
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> Are either of us currently actively engaged with any of the three enemies?
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> Are either of us currently actively engaged with any of the three enemies?
> Seija is currently distracting Mima with a flurry of danmaku shots that have a nasty little surprise! They reverse course once they travel past her, meaning she has to dodge from both sides! The amanojaku has managed to score several hits on Mima, each causing her figure to momentarily flicker between her human-like form and a weaker ghostly form that looks like Myon.
> Shinmyoumaru was knocked far back by an attack and is taking a moment to reassess the situation from afar. She's thinking about returning to the fight to parry and deflect danmaku back at Mima but hasn't committed to that action yet.
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> Are our intrepid heroes aware of the current hit counts, given the rules are apparently three hits to win?
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> Seija is currently distracting Mima with a flurry of danmaku shots that have a nasty little surprise! They reverse course once they travel past her, meaning she has to dodge from both sides! The amanojaku has managed to score several hits on Mima, each causing her figure to momentarily flicker between her human-like form and a weaker ghostly form that looks like Myon.
> Shinmyoumaru was knocked far back by an attack and is taking a moment to reassess the situation from afar. She's thinking about returning to the fight to parry and deflect danmaku back at Mima but hasn't committed to that action yet.
SEIJIA
>Continue the "inverted assault" conscious to let a favourable and covering angle for Shinmyoumaru re-entering the fray against Mima thus at the same re-doubling team efforts about covering each other , joining up again with her parrying+deflecting in order to further pressure Mima.
>For such or similar extens,also be prepared to quickly use "the proper tool" among the 3 at our disposal if the situation calls for such a support.
SHINMYOUMARU
>Gauge if the way is clear enough of threats to go back into the fray against Mima,and if so do so quickly,through an angle both gets you and Seijia more apt to cover each other, to supporting Seijia by re-entering such a fray against Mima by resuming parrying+deflecting whoever's danmaku back at her via the Miracle Mallet(real).
BOTH
>Be on guard,like the previous experience has taught, for "Mima's Reprisal Laser" whenever she aims to blast away our pressure and hits on her,but also do not get distracted for eventual " stray and not-so-stray shots "" invading this side of the 3-way duels.
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Been just a shade over a year, but...
//I've been wanting to see this go further for a while, I just didn't know how to respond. Thanks for starting this up again! ^_^ Now back to observing.
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// When controlling multiple characters some responses will be written in the third person (from the narrator's point of view) and might contain knowledge one or more characters don't have.
> Are our intrepid heroes aware of the current hit counts, given the rules are apparently three hits to win?
> Seija adamantly believes she's scored 2 hits on Mima
> Shinmyoumaru hasn't been keeping count... How silly!
SEIJIA
>Continue the "inverted assault" conscious to let a favourable and covering angle for Shinmyoumaru re-entering the fray against Mima thus at the same re-doubling team efforts about covering each other , joining up again with her parrying+deflecting in order to further pressure Mima.
> You continue the barrage of confusing direction switching particles!
>For such or similar extens,also be prepared to quickly use "the proper tool" among the 2 at our disposal if the situation calls for such a support.
> Seija currently has three "cheat items", the Nimble Fabric, the Tengu Training Camera and the Replica Miracle Mallet.
> You ponder using your "cheating tools" and decide to pull out the Tengu camera! Upon seeing the stereotypical "old school" camera with it's massive flash bulb an idea forms in your head and aim the viewfinder towards Mima!
SHINMYOUMARU
>Gauge if the way is clear enough of threats to go back into the fray against Mima,and if so do so quickly,through an angle both gets you and Seijia more apt to cover each other, to supporting Seijia by re-entering such a fray against Mima by resuming parrying+deflecting whoever's danmaku back at her via the Miracle Mallet(replica).
> Seija is effectively covering two directions with her confusing reversing bullets and Patchouli is covering a third with intermittent fireball danmaku. Therefore you decide to circle around to the side opposite Patchouli to effectively box the trio in!
> Using the Real Miracle Mallet (Seija has the replica) you deflect Patchouli's fireballs back towards the trio... but larger! Not noticing you've recovered from Mima's counterattack the surprise giant fireballs score direct hits on Yuuka and Marisa! Mima hears the two get hit and promptly dodges towards Seija where the reversed bullets are fewer and farther between.
BOTH
>Be on guard,like the previous experience has taught, for "Mima's Reprisal Laser" whenever she aims to blast away our pressure and hits on her,but also do not get distracted for eventual " stray and not-so-stray shots "" invading this side of the 3-way duels.
> You stay mindful of stray danmaku, luckily Patchouli's and Mima's danmaku are easy to distinguish!
//I've been wanting to see this go further for a while, I just didn't know how to respond. Thanks for starting this up again! ^_^ Now back to observing.
// Feel free to hop in any time!
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> How many times have our intrepid heroes been hit?
> Can we target specific people to be affected by our signature illusion? Or is it an area effect that effects everyone indiscriminately?
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> How many times have our intrepid heroes been hit?
> Shinmyoumaru has been hit twice and Seija has had a few close calls
> Can we target specific people to be affected by our signature illusion? Or is it an area effect that effects everyone indiscriminately?
> It's an area effect. As with all illusions everyone is affected differently; smarter opponents tend to be affected less and some are so simpleminded that they cannot begin to comprehend the nature of the attack and are thus unaffected!
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> How long does it take us to activate the illusion?
> Are there any bullets presently coming at either of us?
> Are there still bullets coming at our three opponents?
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> How long does it take us to activate the illusion?
> You only need a moment to focus and it'll activate around you
> Are there any bullets presently coming at either of us?
> Just the odd stray bullet every now and then. Mima and Yuuka appear to be primarily focused on Patchouli's fireball danmaku at the moment while Marisa practically telegraphs the target of her laser beam with over-the-top theatrics while casting them, giving you no trouble sidestepping away!
> Are there still bullets coming at our three opponents?
> You've got them boxed in with Seija effectively controlling two sides along with Patchouli and Shinmyoumaru covering the other two.
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> Now's as good a time as any, then! Activate our illusion ability and flip 'em all! Disorient those jerks caught in the middle so they start running into things and getting knocked out!
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> Now's as good a time as any, then! Activate our illusion ability and flip 'em all! Disorient those jerks caught in the middle so they start running into things and getting knocked out!
> Seeing an opportunity arise you channel your inner Amanojaku and cast your signature upside down illusion! The mischievous trio along with Shinmyoumaru and Patchouli are all caught off guard, immediately losing their balance and throwing danmaku in all directions! Upon hearing several hit sounds from the overly bright "cloud" of danmaku you cant help but grin deviously...
> You are no longer in control of Shinmyoumaru
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> Can we tell through the cloud who got demolished?
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> Can we tell through the cloud who got demolished?
> As the cloud clears you spot everyone on the ground except Patchouli, who is covering her eyes with one hand and projecting a spherical "bubble" barrier with the other.
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> ...Does that mean all three members of the opposing team wiped out?
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> ...Does that mean all three members of the opposing team wiped out?
> It's A KNOCKOUT! (ding ding ding ding!)
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> Grin. We did it! We're a hero!
> ...Eww, we're a hero. Lose that grin immediately.
> Stop the illusion.
> Swoop down near Patchouli.
> "You can stop, Patchouli. It's over. They're out."
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> Grin. We did it! We're a hero!
> ...Eww, we're a hero. Lose that grin immediately.
> You twirl around and strike a victorious pose! { Insert Final Fantasy 7 victory theme }
> ... and your inner Amanojaku promptly reverses any pleasant feelings you just had! Tough luck...
> Stop the illusion.
> Swoop down near Patchouli.
> "You can stop, Patchouli. It's over. They're out."
> You break free of your inner conflict and stop the illusion, letting you feel a bit better!
> Patchouli cautiously lowers her arms and dispels the barrier surrounding her before asking "What just happened... ?"
> Both of you hear disgruntled whispers from the direction of your three opponents
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> "Let's just say there's more than one way to win a battle."
> Look over to our opponents to make sure they're not making any aggressive moves.
> If they're not, look over at Iris while gesturing at the fallen opponents.
> "There. Problem solved."
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> "Let's just say there's more than one way to win a battle."
> Patchouli is skeptical "That was ... very effective and technically legal. I question how much that embodies the spirit of danmaku though..."
> Look over to our opponents to make sure they're not making any aggressive moves.
> If they're not, look over at Iris while gesturing at the fallen opponents.
> "There. Problem solved."
> Yuuka comments on the weight of the unlucky magician that landed ontop of her
> Mima is flickering between her human and ghostly forms with a disappointed look
> Iris gets the hint and jumps ontop of Marisa, exclaiming "Y'all did it! Just in the nick of time too!" as the sun's rays begin illuminating her
> She grins and points at the trio below her "You! Outta here! You failed!"
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> Find Shinmyoumaru and pick her up in our arms.
> To Patchouli: "Marisa's seen it before, so it's not like it's totally out of nowhere. Also, can we chat a bit later, in private?"
> To Iris: "So what now? Do I get something?"
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> Find Shinmyoumaru and pick her up in our arms.
> You spot Shinmyoumaru behind the trio looking around confused ... you can almost see the stars in her eyes!
> Upon noticing you she exclaims "We won!" before jumping into your arms
> To Patchouli: "Marisa's seen it before, so it's not like it's totally out of nowhere. Also, can we chat a bit later, in private?"
> "Certainly, I'm interested in learning more about whatever you just did"
> To Iris: "So what now? Do I get something?"
> She tilts her head and comments "Nah... you've just survived to the next round! You gotta actually win the incident competition to win the prize!"
> Upon saying prize she pulls out a glowing red gem and tosses it into the air ... where moments later it bonks her in the head!
> Slightly annoyed she decides to balance it on her head since its too awkward to hold for a small doll
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> To Iris, with the slightest of grins: "Be careful showing that off around me. You never know when it might suddenly become something else."
> To Patchouli: "Sure. And I'm interested in learning more about you in general. You were a huge help just now."
> If we can free a hand to do so without dropping her, lightly ruffle Shinmyoumaru's hair.
> Where is Reimu, and what is she up to?
> Where is Youmu, and what is she up to?
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> To Patchouli: "Sure. And I'm interested in learning more about you in general. You were a huge help just now."
> She smiles and ponders for a moment "I'd invite you to the Scarlet Mansion however this long night and duel has left me exhausted... You could visit tomorrow though, knock on the front door and tell the maid you're looking to loan a book"
> To Iris, with the slightest of grins: "Be careful showing that off around me. You never know when it might suddenly become something else."
> The gem catches everyone's attention and a circle forms around Iris
> She enthusiastically explains "A long time ago Youkai roamed the world freely, until belief in the supernatural faded. Faced with extinction or loss of their magical abilities a Youkai, a Magician and a Shrine Maiden came together to create what you all know as as Gensokyo! A sacrifice had to be made and a bloodline of guardians was formed to protect this secret realm's barrier while a council of sages oversaw it's maintenance. Unbeknownst to most however a third artifact was created as a result of the sacrifice that formed this world... a gem with the power to bestow upon it's owner immense magical power, enough to shatter the barrier itself if there ever was a dire need for it. Legend says that the first Shrine Maiden's soul dwells within it and therefore it was named the Founder's Crystal!"
> Patchouli's eyes go wide and you hear everyone else whisper in awe at this revelation
> If we can free a hand to do so without dropping her, lightly ruffle Shinmyoumaru's hair.
> Shinmyoumaru playfully pokes you with her needle "sword" before straightening her hair again
> Where is Reimu, and what is she up to?
> Where is Youmu, and what is she up to?
> Reimu is intently staring at the gem balancing ontop of Iris' head whereas Youmu is eyeing it skeptically
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> To Iris: "...Touché. I respect the power move. Alright, lady, you've got our attentions."
> Now that she's no longer sitting down, how is Patchouli's figure compared to ours (if we can tell without gawking)?
> To Patchouli, quieter: "Mmm...I was really hoping to at least host you tonight. What if I could get you hidden away from all the hustle and bustle so you could take a rest?"
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> To Iris: "...Touché. I respect the power move. Alright, lady, you've got our attentions."
> With a devious grin she continues "With great power comes great expectation~! So I expect y'all to give it your all to win this little competition!"
> Iris' comment makes everyone eye eachother cautiously
> You spot the blonde Youkai that introduced herself as Yukari whispering with the ghost you know as Yuyuko while fiddling with her parasol. You then notice a purple S-shaped "tear" form above Iris out of which two hands pop out and swiftly swap the gem on her head with a small coin pouch!
> The ghost snickers and looks away to hide her laugh
> Now that she's no longer sitting down, how is Patchouli's figure compared to ours (if we can tell without gawking)?
> She's slightly taller and more ... endowed than you are
> To Patchouli, quieter: "Mmm...I was really hoping to at least host you tonight. What if I could get you hidden away from all the hustle and bustle so you could take a rest?"
> She smiles "I appreciate the offer, however I'm not in the best of health and thus rarely go anywhere beyond the mansion without my assistant"
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> Does Iris seem to have noticed the theft? If not, point at her and call out to her: "Oi, looks like someone beat me to the punch! I told you to be careful showing that thing off."
> Just to double-check, Patchouli at present is taller than we are at present, given we are currently Mokou's height?
> Are we capable of swapping more specific physical traits with someone else, such as swapping Patchouli's endowment with our...relative lack thereof?
> Does Patchouli appear to be overweight, underweight, or neither? If we can even tell, given how she's dressed.
> To Patchouli, quietly: "Ah, that's a shame. I was hoping to get to know a cutie like you a bit more...personally~"
> Give Patchouli a wink and a grin.
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> Does Iris seem to have noticed the theft? If not, point at her and call out to her: "Oi, looks like someone beat me to the punch! I told you to be careful showing that thing off."
> Iris looks up, causing the coin pouch to topple over and spill out onto the floor! Shinmyoumaru leaps out of your arms dives after the scattered coins along with everyone else to grab as many as possible! Seeing the commotion proceed Yuuka and Mima slither away discretely...
> Visibly furious from losing her gem and nearly getting trampled Iris points at Yukari and shouts "That was a fake! I totally expected y'all to try and pull something funny!"
> Just as she finishes another angry voice is heard "No YOU'RE a fake, because I've got the crystal right here!"
> Another doll identical to Iris pops out from inside the shrine and backflips onto the card table with the crystal in hand and points at Iris
> You hear yet another voice "Cut it out already, we all know I'm the real Iris!"
> Turning around you spot a third doll popping out of a tree and landing on the card table with yet another crystal.
> Just to double-check, Patchouli at present is taller than we are at present, given we are currently Mokou's height?
> Can't tell for certain since she's hovering slightly above the ground so as to avoid having to walk.
> Are we capable of swapping more specific physical traits with someone else, such as swapping Patchouli's endowment with our...relative lack thereof?
> You imagine that's a little too specific... your ability tends to affect objects as a whole.
> Does Patchouli appear to be overweight, underweight, or neither? If we can even tell, given how she's dressed.
> You honestly couldn't tell for almost anyone present here given how they dress.
> To Patchouli, quietly: "Ah, that's a shame. I was hoping to get to know a cutie like you a bit more...personally~"
> Give Patchouli a wink and a grin.
> Is it your imagination or is she blushing?
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> ...Multiple Irises? ...Hmm, that would explain how ready and willing she was to explode herself earlier. They're probably playing at calling each other fakes in order to throw everyone off the scent of which of those gems is the real one. If any of them are.
> Mentally roll our eyes at the basic greed on display.
> To Patchouli, quietly: "Since everyone else seems pretty distracted, let's scamper inside so we can talk a little more privately, okay?"
> If Patchouli agrees, head into the shrine, aiming for the kitchen specifically.
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> Iris looks up, causing the coin pouch to topple over and spill out onto the floor! Shinmyoumaru leaps out of your arms dives after the scattered coins along with everyone else to grab as many as possible! Seeing the commotion proceed Yuuka and Mima slither away discretely...
> Visibly furious from losing her gem and nearly getting trampled Iris points at Yukari and shouts "That was a fake! I totally expected y'all to try and pull something funny!"
> Just as she finishes another angry voice is heard "No YOU'RE a fake, because I've got the crystal right here!"
> Another doll identical to Iris pops out from inside the shrine and backflips onto the card table with the crystal in hand and points at Iris
> You hear yet another voice "Cut it out already, we all know I'm the real Iris!"
> Turning around you spot a third doll popping out of a tree and landing on the card table with yet another crystal.
> Can't tell for certain since she's hovering slightly above the ground so as to avoid having to walk.
> You imagine that's a little too specific... your ability tends to affect objects as a whole.
> You honestly couldn't tell for almost anyone present here given how they dress.
> Is it your imagination or is she blushing?
> ...Multiple Irises? ...Hmm, that would explain how ready and willing she was to explode herself earlier. They're probably playing at calling each other fakes in order to throw everyone off the scent of which of those gems is the real one. If any of them are.
> Mentally roll our eyes at the basic greed on display.
> To Patchouli, quietly: "Since everyone else seems pretty distracted, let's scamper inside so we can talk a little more privately, okay?"
> If Patchouli agrees, head into the shrine, aiming for the kitchen specifically.
> Remember to also observe how"" Yukari and her ghost friend are reacting to the latest developments and what are they currently doing.
> Give an heads-up to Shinmyomaru to where we are going and with whom.
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> Shinmyoumaru doesn't need to know precisely where we're going. Just a heads-up that we'll be back is fine.
(I intentionally did not call attention to our departure - I want this to be on the down-low)
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> ...Multiple Irises? ...Hmm, that would explain how ready and willing she was to explode herself earlier. They're probably playing at calling each other fakes in order to throw everyone off the scent of which of those gems is the real one. If any of them are.
> Another two pop up and start pointing at eachother in a circle while shouting silly insults!
> You subconsciously notice something peculiar about these "Iris" dolls that's only become apparent now that there's 5 of them... but can't quite place a finger on what it is?
> Mentally roll our eyes at the basic greed on display.
> Greed and corruption go hand in hand...
> To Patchouli, quietly: "Since everyone else seems pretty distracted, let's scamper inside so we can talk a little more privately, okay?"
> If Patchouli agrees, head into the shrine, aiming for the kitchen specifically.
> She nods and follows you to the kitchen
> Remember to also observe how"" Yukari and her ghost friend are reacting to the latest developments and what are they currently doing.
> The blonde "gem thief" and ghostly "mastermind" look a tad annoyed (in a silly way) at the fact their "genius" plan failed...
> Shinmyoumaru doesn't need to know precisely where we're going. Just a heads-up that we'll be back is fine.
(I intentionally did not call attention to our departure - I want this to be on the down-low)
> Shinmyoumaru is too busy whacking coins with the Miracle Mallet and turning them into giant coins to notice you step away!
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> "So...I don't know how much you know about me, but I can more or less flip things. Sometimes it's that illusion you just experienced, while other times it's aspects of things, or positions, or sizes, and so on."
> Try switching body shapes with Patchouli, so that we have her figure (including her chest~) and she has ours. If this doesn't seem to work, then simply swap general properties, including location.
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> "So...I don't know how much you know about me, but I can more or less flip things. Sometimes it's that illusion you just experienced, while other times it's aspects of things, or positions, or sizes, and so on."
> Try switching body shapes with Patchouli, so that we have her figure (including her chest~) and she has ours. If this doesn't seem to work, then simply swap general properties, including location.
> Hearing your explanation and seeing your eyes start to glow from casting the spell she immediately projects a bubble barrier while taking a defensive stance.
> Now standing where you were moments before Patchouli looks up at the ceiling confused "I-I was expecting something disorienting like before... it felt like I was falling while also standing on the ground?"
> She dispels the bubble barrier moments later
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> Shake our head.
> "No, I wouldn't do that to you again without warning you. Wouldn't want to see that pretty face of yours upset, of course~"
> Did our body shape change, or just our location and relative size?
>> If our body shape did not change, and we are not taller, switch properties with Patchouli again.
>> If our body shape did change, or we're taller, let the switch be.
> "Anyway, changes can be a bit more drastic than that..."
> Search through the kitchen's drawers (and cabinets if needed) for some smaller utensils, ideally no more than three or four inches long.
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> Shake our head.
> "No, I wouldn't do that to you again without warning you. Wouldn't want to see that pretty face of yours upset, of course~"
> Did our body shape change, or just our location and relative size?
>> If our body shape did not change, and we are not taller, switch properties with Patchouli again.
>> If our body shape did change, or we're taller, let the switch be.
> "Anyway, changes can be a bit more drastic than that..."
> She ponders something for a moment and whisper "Could it be...?" before pulling a booklet out from her robe and noting something down
> With a curious expression she asks "Where did you learn such magic?"
> You don't notice anything different about your figure... except being slightly shorter since your feet are now hovering a few inches above the ground! Thus you quickly switch back to how you were before (warning Patchouli this time of course!)
> Search through the kitchen's drawers (and cabinets if needed) for some smaller utensils, ideally no more than three or four inches long.
> You thoroughly search through the kitchen drawers and find discount "silver"ware, bamboo chopsticks, a flint 'n steel, a key with a tag that says "Warehouse", several bottles of "Oni Slayer" sake, a corkscrew, coins of an unknown currency, a golden spellcard and an odd camera that reminds you of the one the other Tengu newspaper reporter uses, who's name currently eludes you.
> The magician questions "Did we miss something the culprits did?"
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> Where did we learn our magic? Or have we simply always known it?
> Have a glance at the golden spellcard as we go by it. Anything written on it?
> "No, simply looking for something small, so I can show you more of what I can do."
> Leaving everything else where we found it, grab three of the coins that are roughly the same size, and put two on the counter.
> Walk the last coin over to Patchouli.
> "Would you mind holding your hands out, cupping them in front of you?"
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> Where did we learn our magic? Or have we simply always known it?
> You've always been able to use your signature "upside down" illusion as far as you can remember. Though at first it was more accidental than intentional!
> As you honed your illusion ability and experimented you discovered that you could "switch" more abstract concepts and eventually the traits of simple objects.
> Have a glance at the golden spellcard as we go by it. Anything written on it?
> You examine the golden spell card and see "Rachel Heartway" written on it, a long string of hard to memorize numbers and an expiration date. You see another three numbers on the back along with a signature of sorts. Just what kind of spellcard is this!?
> "No, simply looking for something small, so I can show you more of what I can do."
> Leaving everything else where we found it, grab three of the coins that are roughly the same size, and put two on the counter.
> Walk the last coin over to Patchouli.
> "Would you mind holding your hands out, cupping them in front of you?"
> You obtain 3x "Coin of unknown currency"
> Interested she holds her hands out expecting you to place the coin on them
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> ...How long ago did we move from the outside world to Gensokyo?
> Nod.
> "There you go. Just keep it held gently."
> Place the coin in Patchouli's hands.
> Then step back a bit to a space in the kitchen open enough for the coin to appear without hurting Patchouli or destroying anything, and switch properties with the coin in Patchouli's hand.
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> ...How long ago did we move from the outside world to Gensokyo?
> Over a hundred years ago
> Nod.
> "There you go. Just keep it held gently."
> Place the coin in Patchouli's hands.
> Then step back a bit to a space in the kitchen open enough for the coin to appear without hurting Patchouli or destroying anything, and switch properties with the coin in Patchouli's hand.
> You swap properties with the coin and appear in Patchouli's hands! Meanwhile a rather large coin appears where you were stood before, resting on it's edge! What are the odds!?
> You can't tell what the magician is more surprised about, the life-size coin or the small Youkai on her hand!
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> That long ago...that means we have no concept of the term 'credit card', correct?
> Wave up at Patchouli.
> "Pretty neat, huh?"
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> That long ago...that means we have no concept of the term 'credit card', correct?
> You are unfamiliar with the concept
> Wave up at Patchouli.
> "Pretty neat, huh?"
> She smiles and complements "Impressive"
> Deep in thought she whispers "Switching properties between objects... Could it be transformative type magic? Vaguely remember it being mentioned in a foreign magical history book..."
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> "Oh, yeah, you had asked where I learned this?"
> Shrug with a bemused smile.
> "Sorry, but not really from anywhere. I just kinda developed it over the years."
> "Now, for the finishing touch of what I wanted to show you, and how I was hoping to have you as company today...you might want to brace yourself a bit."
> Switch properties with Patchouli and ourselves, keeping in mind that we're going to be holding a small Patchouli once the switch is done. We don't want to drop or crush her!
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> "Oh, yeah, you had asked where I learned this?"
> Shrug with a bemused smile.
> "Sorry, but not really from anywhere. I just kinda developed it over the years."
> Still in thought she comments "I see..."
> "Now, for the finishing touch of what I wanted to show you, and how I was hoping to have you as company today...you might want to brace yourself a bit."
> Switch properties with Patchouli and ourselves, keeping in mind that we're going to be holding a small Patchouli once the switch is done. We don't want to drop or crush her!
> The magician casts a bubble barrier as you switch properties and you find yourself where she stood, holding a small glowing sphere.
> You feel magically exhausted maintaining these many inversions...
> Upon dispelling the barrier she gazes around the now massive room and comments "Fascinating! So it also works between magical beings..."
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> Does our dress have any pockets on the inside, or other ways to hold objects?
> If not, is the bow tied around our waist tied tight enough that, if we dropped something down the front of our dress, it would stop and settle where the bow is tied instead of falling all the way to the floor?
> How long might our magic take to replenish? We still have some inversions we'd like to make...
> Nod.
> "Mhm. This is actually what I meant when I told you I could give you a rest - I can simply carry you around in secret, and you'd still be privy to everyone's conversations without having to actually do anything or move yourself anywhere."
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> Does our dress have any pockets on the inside, or other ways to hold objects?
> If not, is the bow tied around our waist tied tight enough that, if we dropped something down the front of our dress, it would stop and settle where the bow is tied instead of falling all the way to the floor?
> It does not and you doubt you could set something on the bow without it falling through
> How long might our magic take to replenish? We still have some inversions we'd like to make...
> You'd have to undo some of your previous inversions for that
> Nod.
> "Mhm. This is actually what I meant when I told you I could give you a rest - I can simply carry you around in secret, and you'd still be privy to everyone's conversations without having to actually do anything or move yourself anywhere."
> She responds "I'm afraid I'm too tired to continue investigating this Iris incident today, even if I didn't have to walk or fly. However please let me know about anything you figure out about Iris... I'm afraid the Remilia and Sakuya are too preoccupied with winning the "competition" than solving the greater incident!"
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> Ignoring what we've been doing for the past few minutes, which inversions do we currently have active?
> Frown a bit sadly.
> "Mmm...alright, I understand. Is that invitation for me to visit tomorrow still on, at least? Oh, and brace yourself again."
> Undo the inversion between ourselves and Patchouli.
> Then undo the inversion between ourselves and the coin. Walk back up to Patchouli once we're back to our new-normal size.
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> Ignoring what we've been doing for the past few minutes, which inversions do we currently have active?
> You traded traits with Mokou earlier
> Frown a bit sadly.
> "Mmm...alright, I understand. Is that invitation for me to visit tomorrow still on, at least? Oh, and brace yourself again."
> Undo the inversion between ourselves and Patchouli.
> Then undo the inversion between ourselves and the coin. Walk back up to Patchouli once we're back to our new-normal size.
> "Of course! Just knock on the front door and tell the fairies that you're looking to borrow books. My study is at the entrance to the library."
> Patchouli instinctively surrounds herself with a bubble barrier as you undo the magic inversions
> She laughs "I swear I'll never get used to it..." as she dispels the barrier
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> Nod and take back the coin.
> "It's a date, then. Now, get on home and rest up, you."
> Give Patchouli a light pat on her butt to encourage her to get moving.
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> Nod and take back the coin.
> "It's a date, then. Now, get on home and rest up, you."
> Give Patchouli a light pat on her butt to encourage her to get moving.
> You've obtained 1x "Coin of unknown currency"
> As you're about to bid Patchouli farewell Iris pops out from a hole in the floor all flustered looking
> She exclaims "So HERE'S where you two have been hiding! Scheming behind my back!? Oh what has the world become!?" dramatically
> Then another few Iris dolls pop out of the floor with miniature tools and begin repairing the chaos from earlier. One of the new dolls points at you and shouts "Beat it, we got work to do!"
> A few Iris dolls "escort" (more like throw) you both out of the shrine and slam the door shut
> Patchouli sighs and floats over to Sakuya before the two of them fly off towards Misty Lake
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> Sigh.
> Track down Shinmyoumaru.
> "Hey, Princess. We need a quick private chat."
> Make a note of where Reimu and Youmu are as well, but don't engage them unless they come to us.
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> Sigh.
> Track down Shinmyoumaru.
> "Hey, Princess. We need a quick private chat."
> You spot Shinmyoumaru conversing with the puppet lady and Eientei doctor who's curiosity is piqued at the mention of 'princess'
> Shinmyoumaru excuses herself and leads you a few steps away to whisper "What is it Seija?"
> Make a note of where Reimu and Youmu are as well, but don't engage them unless they come to us.
> You spot Reimu barking out orders at the Iris dolls on how to put the donation box back together the way she wants it.
> You don't see Youmu nor her ghostly and Youkai friends. You swear you were only inside for a minute ... where could they have run off to?
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> Take on an equally quiet tone.
> "Two things. One: Do you know where the swordsman went? Two: Can you retrieve that newly-small friend of yours so I can return her to her normal size? It looks like she won't need to be a spy anymore."
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> Take on an equally quiet tone.
> "Two things. One: Do you know where the swordsman went? Two: Can you retrieve that newly-small friend of yours so I can return her to her normal size? It looks like she won't need to be a spy anymore."
> Shinmyoumaru ponders for a moment and explains "Not really; While we figured out that it was Mima's dismantled doll that destroyed the Hakurei Shrine we still don't know much about Iris ... and I have my suspicions about the puppeteer magician..."
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> Frown.
> "Crud, right, I forgot about that. Mmm, that might make things a little bit difficult...but I think I can manage."
> "Alright. Would you be okay if we had a couple of guests stay with us in the castle tonight? The red-white and the samurai, specifically."
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> Frown.
> "Crud, right, I forgot about that. Mmm, that might make things a little bit difficult...but I think I can manage."
> "Alright. Would you be okay if we had a couple of guests stay with us in the castle tonight? The red-white and the samurai, specifically."
> Shinmyoumaru protests "We can't give away it's location to opponents of our movement! As princess I will not allow it!"
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> Doesn't the red-white already know where the castle is anyway? Wasn't she there once before?
> How far away (in terms of travel time) is our other house again?
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> Doesn't the red-white already know where the castle is anyway? Wasn't she there once before?
> The castle (very) slowly drifts over time in the skies above Gensokyo and magically blends in with the sky unless one is near. You and Shinmyoumaru keep track of it's location by memorizing what's directly below it. You reckon if you didn't visit for a month or two you'd have a tough time locating it...
> How far away (in terms of travel time) is our other house again?
> A day's worth of travel time from here if you include breaks. You were planning to spend the night at the SNC and return the day after the Full Moon Festival.
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> "What if they don't see how they got there and don't see how they return?"
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> "What if they don't see how they got there and don't see how they return?"
> Curiously she responds "That's acceptable, will you be using the location swap magic we experimented with earlier to send them to the castle?"
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> ...Over how far a distance can we swap something?
> When we feel magically exhausted from multiple swaps, is the mallet capable of refreshing us?
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> ...Over how far a distance can we swap something?
> From what you've seen all magic that doesn't require direct contact tends to have the same range ... so you imagine about as far as your Danmaku will travel?
> You doubt that applies to undoing swaps though since that's merely dispelling the magic that was maintaining the swap!
> When we feel magically exhausted from multiple swaps, is the mallet capable of refreshing us?
> It's not called the Miracle Mallet for nothing! Though it's effect is only temporary and the mallet "extracts it's price" by exhausting you even further once it runs out to reclaim it's energy.
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> How far away (travel time-wise) is the castle at present?
> Are we capable of swapping properties with an entire structure? Or can we only swap with individual pieces of building material?
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> How far away (travel time-wise) is the castle at present?
> You imagine an hour's flying time
> Are we capable of swapping properties with an entire structure? Or can we only swap with individual pieces of building material?
> You imagine neither, structures are way too big and "individual" structure pieces aren't individual objects
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> "...Well, I was actually thinking about making them really small and hiding them on my person, but what you've suggested would work too, and they might be more amenable to it..."
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> "...Well, I was actually thinking about making them really small and hiding them on my person, but what you've suggested would work too, and they might be more amenable to it..."
> Shinmyoumaru's eyes glow upon hearing your complement!
> "I better get back to discussing things with miss Erin"
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> "Sure. Can you keep half an eye out for Youmu, too? I want to talk to her before we leave."
> Head over to wherever Reimu is.
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> "Sure. Can you keep half an eye out for Youmu, too? I want to talk to her before we leave."
> "Certainly"
> Head over to wherever Reimu is.
> You head over to the red shrine maiden who's arguing with the Iris dolls over how big the donation box should be
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> "Oh, red-white, are you busy?"
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> "Oh, red-white, are you busy?"
> She gives you a quick nod and returns to arguing over placement of the box
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> "Okay, I'll be back."
> Head back toward the crowd, looking specifically for either Youmu or her ghost boss lady whose name isn't important enough to remember.
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> "Okay, I'll be back."
> Head back toward the crowd, looking specifically for either Youmu or her ghost boss lady whose name isn't important enough to remember.
> You wander around but find no trace of Youmu, her boss or the blonde Youkai, where could they have run off to so quickly?
> While walking back towards Reimu a certain blue haired troublemaker carrying an overfilled tray of leftovers bumps into you
> "Watch it! I'm in a hurry!" she yells
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> "Whoa!"
> Spin out of the way.
> "Where're you going with all that?"
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> "Whoa!"
> Spin out of the way.
> Crisis averted!
> "Where're you going with all that?"
> "Me? Home!" she explains
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> "With all that?"
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> "With all that?"
> "Yeah! Cause all we have at home is peaches, apricots and plums! ...oh and more peaches!"
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> Is the celestial still moving, or did she stop to chat?
> Does anyone seem to be paying attention to us?
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> Is the celestial still moving, or did she stop to chat?
> She's slowly walking towards the steps leading away from the shrine and you're keeping up
> Does anyone seem to be paying attention to us?
> No by the looks of it she picked a moment where everyone was either busy or were leaving to walk away with her prize
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> Stop following.
> "Mmm. You know, leftovers to bring home is a good idea, actually."
> Switch properties with the celestial, keeping in mind that we will suddenly be balancing the tray.
> Once we're standing where she was with the tray in our hands, continue walking in the direction she was walking.
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> Stop following.
> "Mmm. You know, leftovers to bring home is a good idea, actually."
> Switch properties with the celestial, keeping in mind that we will suddenly be balancing the tray.
> Once we're standing where she was with the tray in our hands, continue walking in the direction she was walking.
> You magically trade spots with the celestial!
> Obtained 1x "Overfilled tray of leftovers"
> "What the... ? What kind of trickery is this!?" she shouts before running over and standing infront of you to block your path.
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> Chuckle.
> "Sorry, sorry, just a silly prank. Here."
> Offer the tray to the celestial.
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> Chuckle.
> "Sorry, sorry, just a silly prank. Here."
> Offer the tray to the celestial.
> "Meanie!" she huffs
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> "Anyway, I'm surprised you're taking all this given how much you disliked that one spring roll you had in the kitchen."
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> "Anyway, I'm surprised you're taking all this given how much you disliked that one spring roll you had in the kitchen."
> "Well I had another one later and it was great! Must've just picked a bad one from the bunch..."
> She takes the tray from you
> You've lost 1x "Overfilled tray of leftovers"
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> In which compass direction is the celestial headed?
> In which compass direction is the shrine from our current location?
> "Huh, weird. Well, enjoy your snacks."
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> In which compass direction is the celestial headed?
> In which compass direction is the shrine from our current location?
> The celestial is heading west
> The Hakurei shrine is to your east
> "Huh, weird. Well, enjoy your snacks."
> "You bet I will!"
> She runs off with a satisfied look
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> Travel north for about, oh, say, thirty seconds.
> Then, preparing ourselves to be carrying the tray the way the celestial was, undo the spell where we swapped with the celestial.
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> Travel north for about, oh, say, thirty seconds.
> Then, preparing ourselves to be carrying the tray the way the celestial was, undo the spell where we swapped with the celestial.
> You fly north while counting to 30
> Reaching 30 you disrupt the energy maintaining the switch with Tenshi, holding your arms out to catch the tray you expect her to be holding
> In the blink on an eye you reobtain 1x "Overfilled tray of leftovers"
> You're now standing to the west of the shrine at the bottom of the long stairs leading up to it
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> Is the celestial visible anywhere?
> Is there anywhere nearby we could hide with the tray?
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> You fly north while counting to 30
> Reaching 30 you disrupt the energy maintaining the switch with Tenshi, holding your arms out to catch the tray you expect her to be holding
> In the blink on an eye you reobtain 1x "Overfilled tray of leftovers"
> You're now standing to the west of the shrine at the bottom of the long stairs leading up to it
> Is the celestial visible anywhere?
> Is there anywhere nearby we could hide with the tray?
> Is there anyone else in sight or within earshot?
// Is the "(Tenshi's)Overfilled Tray of Snacks" Suspicious because of> "Well I had another one later and it was great! Must've just picked a bad one from the bunch..."
> She takes the tray from you
> You've lost 1x "Overfilled tray of leftovers"
?
And being "Overfilled" ? //
// Although,we have to be prepared,for a good explanation or good equivalence, for a " Tenshi's return and being onto Seija " because she already very recently experienced "her switching capalibities" //
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> Is the celestial visible anywhere?
> Is there anywhere nearby we could hide with the tray?
> Nope!
> There's the nearby Youkai forest (North) you could "hide" in. This will only hide you from the skies though, as it's clear of vegetation or bushes at ground level!
> Is there anyone else in sight or within earshot?
// Is the "(Tenshi's)Overfilled Tray of Snacks" Suspicious because of ?
And being "Overfilled" ? //
// Although,we have to be prepared,for a good explanation or good equivalence, for a " Tenshi's return and being onto Seija " because she already very recently experienced "her switching capalibities" //
> The coast is clear!
// Overfilled means it's at risk of toppling over when held. Think of it like rolling a check each turn it's not securely held with both hands and if you roll a 1 it topples.
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> If we set the tray on the ground, would the food survive okay?
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> If we set the tray on the ground, would the food survive okay?
> Rodents or pests might get to it due to it's enticing sweet smell
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> Drat. Oh well, this accomplished what it set out to do.
> With both hands holding the tray, begin heading northeast. Make sure we don't go so fast as to disturb the tray's contents.
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> Drat. Oh well, this accomplished what it set out to do.
> With both hands holding the tray, begin heading northeast. Make sure we don't go so fast as to disturb the tray's contents.
> Heading northeast you enter Youkai Forest
> Many large trees cover the sky casting and cast dark shadow on the forest floor, giving the place an ominous atmosphere. It feels like someone (or something) could pop out from behind one of the trees and attack at any given time! The forest canopy is so dense you doubt you could fly though without bonking your head on several branches and getting stung by whatever could be crawling up there.
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> Mmm, no, this isn't a good idea. Unending society is one thing, but we're not so callous as to waste food...
> Back out of the forest.
> Then head toward where the celestial should be, based on where we were previously.
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> Mmm, no, this isn't a good idea. Unending society is one thing, but we're not so callous as to waste food...
> Worse yet the sweet scent of the tray might attract whatever beasts are lurking within the depths of the darkness...
> Back out of the forest.
> Then head toward where the celestial should be, based on where we were previously.
> You fly back to the Hakurei Shrine and get ready to head north from the courtyard when you spot Tenshi throwing a fit at the red white shrine maiden
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> Oh, that's convenient. Head toward them with the tray.
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> Oh, that's convenient. Head toward them with the tray.
> You approach Tenshi with the tray ... until she notices you!
> Tenshi blocks the path!
> Huh did it just get ... darker? The Tengu forecast didn't say it'd be cloudy today?
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> "Sorry about that. Spell must've ended."
> Offer the celestial the tray.
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> "Sorry about that. Spell must've ended."
> Offer the celestial the tray.
> She takes 1x "Overfilled tray of leftovers"
> Still furious she whispers something about just wanting to eat real food for once before running off with the tray
> The shrine maiden comments "Could've at least apologized for picking the first person she sees to blame for stealing the tray..."
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> Get up close to the shrine maiden and whisper in her ear: "She also could've apologized for grabbing food while we were still cooking~"
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> Get up close to the shrine maiden and whisper in her ear: "She also could've apologized for grabbing food while we were still cooking~"
> The "clouds" clear as the celestial flies off... Just narrowly avoided a duel!
> She whispers back "They spoil her too much those Celestials, she can literally do no wrong up there..."
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> Lean back away from the red-white and resume private, but not whispered, conversation distance and volume.
> "Anyway. Do you still need a place to stay, like we talked about before? I can offer you one that's not too far from here, and I can get you there without anyone seeing you go there."
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> Lean back away from the red-white and resume private, but not whispered, conversation distance and volume.
> "Anyway. Do you still need a place to stay, like we talked about before? I can offer you one that's not too far from here, and I can get you there without anyone seeing you go there."
> The red white takes a look at her home, still in the process of being repaired and agrees "I think I'll take you up on that offer!"
> She pulls out a small bell from her sleeve and rings it causing a miniature version of Suika to appear between you two!
> "Make sure these Iris buffoons fix everything exactly how it was or nicer! No cutting corners literally or figuratively!" she then snaps her finger and Suika disappears into a thin mist
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> Look at the sleeve, and then back at the red-white.
> "...What happens if you do that while you're in that shed? Could you grab your own head and pull yourself through your own sleeve?"
> "Anyway, we need to do a little private prep work first. It'll only take a few seconds, we just need to not be seen. Otherwise, people will probably figure out you went with me. You have anywhere we can do that? Maybe that shed, actually?"
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> Look at the sleeve, and then back at the red-white.
> "...What happens if you do that while you're in that shed? Could you grab your own head and pull yourself through your own sleeve?"
> She rolls her eyes "Honestly I haven't tried and I'm not interested in finding out..."
> "Anyway, we need to do a little private prep work first. It'll only take a few seconds, we just need to not be seen. Otherwise, people will probably figure out you went with me. You have anywhere we can do that? Maybe that shed, actually?"
> "There should be no one in the shed right now, but I doubt it's safe from the prying eyes of Iris..."
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> "Well, it's up to you where you'd consider private enough, I'd say. Makes no difference to me in the end. If you can't think of anywhere else, we can just use the shed."
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> "Well, it's up to you where you'd consider private enough, I'd say. Makes no difference to me in the end. If you can't think of anywhere else, we can just use the shed."
> "That's all I have..."
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> "Then we might as well go for it."
> Point at one of her sleeves.
> "Can I take the express way to get there?"
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> "Then we might as well go for it."
> Point at one of her sleeves.
> "Can I take the express way to get there?"
> "Absolutely not!" she huffs
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> Chuckle a bit.
> "Okay, okay. Lead the way, then."
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> Chuckle a bit.
> "Okay, okay. Lead the way, then."
> You follow the red white to the small building to the north of the Hakurei Shrine
> "Are you casting some kind of invisibility charm?" she asks
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> "No, I don't think I can do that. I'm going to set it up so I can more or less teleport you there instead."
> Swap properties with the red-white.
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> "No, I don't think I can do that. I'm going to set it up so I can more or less teleport you there instead."
> Swap properties with the red-white.
> "So a portal?" she asks
> You switch places with Reimu, disorienting her slightly
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> "There. When I undo that spell, we'll instantly swap places, no matter where we are. Which means I can simply go home, undo it, and poof, you appear there instantly. Neat, huh?"
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> "There. When I undo that spell, we'll instantly swap places, no matter where we are. Which means I can simply go home, undo it, and poof, you appear there instantly. Neat, huh?"
> She ponders for a moment and asks "Well... won't that send you back here?"
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> "It will, but I can just go back home again. No biggie."
> Grin with a wink.
> "Hell, if anything, I'll have extra motivation knowing there's a cutie like you in my home waiting for me."
> Give the red-white a light pat on the butt.
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> "It will, but I can just go back home again. No biggie."
> Grin with a wink.
> "Hell, if anything, I'll have extra motivation knowing there's a cutie like you in my home waiting for me."
> Give the red-white a light pat on the butt.
> She swats your hand away and comments "Someone's getting ahead of themselves...!"
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> Hmm. She was into it earlier. Does she seem annoyed now, or is she just being playful?
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> Hmm. She was into it earlier. Does she seem annoyed now, or is she just being playful?
> She looks annoyed, can't really blame her with all that's happened
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> Shoot, that's unfortunate. Well, maybe she'll loosen up over the course of the ni-uh, day.
> Pout a bit.
> "Aww, and after you got such a good look at me in your sleeve earlier..."
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> Shoot, that's unfortunate. Well, maybe she'll loosen up over the course of the ni-uh, day.
> Pout a bit.
> "Aww, and after you got such a good look at me in your sleeve earlier..."
> Possibly embarrassed she looks away
> "Hurry up Youkai!"
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> Chuckle again.
> "Of course. It'll be about an hour; try to be somewhere that people aren't looking right at you, if you can."
> Wink at her, even if she's looking away still.
> "I look forward to hosting you, dear~"
> Exit the shed and track down the Princess.
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> Chuckle again.
> "Of course. It'll be about an hour; try to be somewhere that people aren't looking right at you, if you can."
> Wink at her, even if she's looking away still.
> "I look forward to hosting you, dear~"
> "I'll try but I still need to keep those buffoon dolls in order!"
> Exit the shed and track down the Princess.
> You return to the courtyard and find that everyone except Shinmyoumaru and Suika have left. The oni is keeping a watchful eye on the Iris dolls who are repairing the shrine using miniature tools and entertaining Shinmyoumaru with their clockwork-like efficiency.
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> "All set, Princess. Ready to head home?"
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> "All set, Princess. Ready to head home?"
> "Sure thing! I'm pretty tired from staying up all night!"
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> "Alright, let's head out."
> Give Suika a short wave.
> "Have a good'un."
> Take flight and head back to the Shining Needle Castle.
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> "Alright, let's head out."
> Give Suika a short wave.
> "Have a good'un."
> Take flight and head back to the Shining Needle Castle.
> The two of get a running start and take flight towards the Shining Needle Castle with Shinmyoumaru leading the way
// Timeskip available
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> Along the way: "The swap spell has been set up like you suggested, Princess. Once we get home, if I suddenly vanish and the red-white takes my place, that'll be why."
> Timeskip
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> Along the way: "The swap spell has been set up like you suggested, Princess. Once we get home, if I suddenly vanish and the red-white takes my place, that'll be why."
> Timeskip
> "Glad to have helped!" she happily comments
// Fast-forwarding to arrival...
> High in the skies above Gensokyo the Shining Needle Castle starts to appear out thin air! An impressive castle that floats gracefully in the sky, seemingly unaffected by gravity. It's upside down nature mirroring your goal of overturning society, that the weak might (will!) reach the top! It served as the revolution's staging ground and headquarters, letting you keep a watchful eye on those who oppose your cause!
> The air is cold up here, with intermittent strong gusts of wind... You should head indoors soon!
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> Is it always this windy and cold up here?
> Shiver a bit.
> "Let's get you inside and out of this, Princess."
> Head on inside.
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> Is it always this windy and cold up here?
> Shiver a bit.
> It's always colder the higher up you go, but how windy it is varies day to day
> "Let's get you inside and out of this, Princess."
> Head on inside.
> You fly towards the main gate and awkwardly open the upside down door to enter
> Standing on the door's frame you backflip onto the floor (the ceiling) and Shinmyoumaru shuts the (now upright) door to keep the cold out!
> "Ahh I'll prepare some tea and snacks for miss Reimu!" Shinmyoumaru says before running off towards the kitchen
> Now entering the Foyer. You're immediately struck by the "redecoration" (more like renovation!) the princess has made. In fact it's barely recognizable as the same place you orchestrated the revolution from. The style is a bit over-the-top for your tastes... everything's so polished you can practically see your reflection everywhere you look like a bad raytracing demo! and oh my the gilding, where did she even find all this gold!? Someone's been busy!
> Legend says it was so polished you could even see your reflection in the rug! https://5images.cgames.de/images/gamestar/4/super-mario-64-mit-raytracing-effekten-bildquelle-youtubeunreal_6099304.jpg
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> Call out to Shinmyoumaru: "I'll be in my bedroom!"
> Head to our bedroom. Obtain something to write with and something to write on along the way.
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> Call out to Shinmyoumaru: "I'll be in my bedroom!"
> "Got it!"
> Head to our bedroom. Obtain something to write with and something to write on along the way.
> If it's even in the same location? You open the gilded door below the double staircases, and proceed through the hallway to where you room should be ... only to find it's now a dining room!
> Now entering the Dining Room. A long table stretches to the back of the room, leading to a set of double doors with small circular windows in them. On your right and in the middle of the long table a large fireplace burns with a magical blue flame, popping occasionally and giving the room a cozy atmosphere.
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> Crimony...
> Exits
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> Crimony...
> Exits
> Where could that room have run off to now!?
> The door behind you leads back to the hallway you entered from. At the back of the room is a double door with small circular windows on it leading to what you presume to be the kitchen
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> Head through the double doors ahead.
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> Head through the double doors ahead.
> You head through the double doors ahead and enter the kitchen
> The kitchen is another rectangular room similar in shape to the dining room. An island kitchen in the center houses the stove, a grill and two ovens. Under the countertops are what you persume to be various foreign machines with knobs and lights.
> Shinmyoumaru is warming a kettle on the stove when she notices you walk in
> "Need someething? Does the shrine maiden request a particular tea flavor?" she inquires
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> "I need to know where my bedroom is. There's certainly been some remodeling recently."
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> "I need to know where my bedroom is. There's certainly been some remodeling recently."
> "How do you like it~?" she laughs "I've been working an entire year on it!"
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> Poker face, Seija. Poker face.
> "Oh, I can tell a lot of work went into it, yes. But-"
> Shift expressions to indicate thinking.
> "...Actually, why don't you just ask the red-white what tea she wants herself? I'll just pop her in here. Oh, when she arrives, tell her to try to retrieve me from her storage, to save me another hour trip."
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> Poker face, Seija. Poker face.
> "Oh, I can tell a lot of work went into it, yes. But-"
> The princess twirls into a victory pose!
> "I knew you'd love it~!"
> Shift expressions to indicate thinking.
> "...Actually, why don't you just ask the red-white what tea she wants herself? I'll just pop her in here. Oh, when she arrives, tell her to try to retrieve me from her storage, to save me another hour trip."
> "Great idea!"
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> "Alright. When I get back, please tell me where my bedroom is."
> Undo the swap we did with the red-white.
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> "Alright. When I get back, please tell me where my bedroom is."
> Undo the swap we did with the red-white.
> Shinmyoumaru nods
> You disrupt the magical energy and end up in the ruined shrine's kitchen looking at an Amanojaku shaped hole in the door!
> The Iris dolls are repairing the holes you punched in the floor and sanding down any charring
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> Are we now holding anything?
> Skedaddle into the shed, assuming no Iris makes an attempt to stop us.
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> Are we now holding anything?
> Skedaddle into the shed, assuming no Iris makes an attempt to stop us.
> Nope!
> You run off to the shed, plesently surprised by the lack of Iris dolls in it
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> Spend a minute looking around to see if the red-white attempts to grab us. If she does, let her pull us to where she is.
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> Save-State A created - Auto loading in 24h
> Spend a minute looking around to see if the red-white attempts to grab us. If she does, let her pull us to where she is.
> A hand pops out of a "portal" and pulls you in!
> You clumsily fall out the other side ... thank goodness a patch of sunflowers breaks your fall!
> You hear distant footsteps approaching from a nearby field...
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> ?!?!?!
> Oh no. Oh no no no.
> Well, don't know how this happened, but no sense in sticking around trying to explain ourselves. Get up and just shoot up straight up into the sky.
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> ?!?!?!
> Oh no. Oh no no no.
> Well, don't know how this happened, but no sense in sticking around trying to explain ourselves. Get up and just shoot up straight up into the sky.
> You fly as fast as you can to get away from whatever just happened!
> Just as you make it out of the flower patch (more like a farm!) a huge beam lights up the sky where you were just moments previously! Crisis averted!
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> "I didn't do it!"
> Bank left and head that way, whatever cardinal direction it is!
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> "I didn't do it!"
> Bank left and head that way, whatever cardinal direction it is!
> You head east and reach the village outskirts
> An Iris doll sitting on the village "welcome" sign exclaims "Another incident!? Way to go Seija! Though I'm afraid not even the Founder's Crystal can save you from that Youkai's wrath..."
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> Rush straight up to the doll and grab her in desperation. (Don't lift her off the sign.)
> "You gotta hide me. Quick."
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> Rush straight up to the doll and grab her in desperation. (Don't lift her off the sign.)
> "You gotta hide me. Quick."
> She desperately looks around for cover as you begin hearing slow footsteps coming from the path leading to the farm field you were just at...
> "I've got an idea!" she whispers
> She quickly passes you two items, one in each hand!
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> Take a look. What are they?
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> Take a look. What are they?
> You've obtained 1x "Founder's Crystal (Real)" and 1x "Yuuka's Participant Card"
> Glowing text begins slowly appearing on the spell card but isn't readable yet
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> How big is Iris compared to ourselves?
> What is Iris wearing?
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> How big is Iris compared to ourselves?
> What is Iris wearing?
> She's slightly taller than small Shinmyoumaru
> She looks identical to Alice's dolls but wearing red
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> "Wow, thanks. This should help. Now, pardon my impertinence..."
> Climb inside Iris's dress from below and hide ourselves in there.
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> "Wow, thanks. This should help. Now, pardon my impertinence..."
> Climb inside Iris's dress from below and hide ourselves in there.
> You use Iris' dress to hide making it comically huge!
> The footsteps continue past you before stopping, possibly in a moment of realization of the absurdity of the situation!
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> Did Iris react at all?
> What's it like under here, anyway?
> What does Yuuka's card say now?
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> Did Iris react at all?
> What's it like under here, anyway?
> You imagine she's trying to act like nothings wrong!
> Can't really see from the inside
> What does Yuuka's card say now?
> Yuuka Kazami - Flower Master of the Four Seasons
> Species: Youkai
> Height: Fairly Tall
> Weight: ???
> Physical
>> Strength: Oni level Strength
>> Vitality: Only weak to fast danmaku
>> Dexterity: Moves *very* slowly and gracefully (do *not* call her clumsy!)
> Spiritual
>> Perception: Being an older Youkai she's quite experienced and intelligent
>> Charisma: Very imposing and charming, popular in the village for farming advice and crop science
>> Loyalty: Respects both friends and foes, willing to work together with others to defeat a common enemy
>> Ego: Enjoys fighting for the sake of proving who's stronger, she'll respect a strong adversary even if she's defeated. Though likely always holding back.
>> Extra: Fears riding anything that moves faster than she can walk!
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> Pocket the Founder's Crystal and Yuuka's Card.
> Then peek out head out at whoever was making those footsteps.
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> Pocket the Founder's Crystal and Yuuka's Card.
> Then peek out head out at whoever was making those footsteps.
> You pocket the crystal and card
> You peek out and see the green haired Youkai on the other side of Iris!
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> "...uh...hi."
> Slowly climb out from under Iris, getting to a standing position.
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> "...uh...hi."
> Slowly climb out from under Iris, getting to a standing position.
> Shocked Yuuka asks "... wh-nevermind!"
> "Did you two see Youkai fly past here?" she inquires, slowly tapping her parasol on her hand
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> Look back to the sky behind us, then to Iris, then back to Yuuka.
> "I don't remember seeing any, no."
> Adopt a thinking expression, then walk toward Yuuka.
> "Do you need help chasing them?"
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> Look back to the sky behind us, then to Iris, then back to Yuuka.
> "I don't remember seeing any, no."
> Frustrated she says "I swear they just flew past here..."
> Adopt a thinking expression, then walk toward Yuuka.
> "Do you need help chasing them?""
> She says "You shan't trouble yourself~" before running off on the path towards the village!
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> ...She's running? ...How quickly?
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> ...She's running? ...How quickly?
> You can probably walk faster than she "runs"
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> Walk briskly in pursuit of Yuuka.
> "On the contrary, my dear Miss Kazami~"
> Once we reach Yuuka, if she does not turn around to face us, duck down low, get ourselves under her dress, stick our head between her legs, and then stand back up, so that she is balanced on our shoulders. use our arms to grip her legs in place so we keep her balanced. Resume walking at the previous brisk speed.
> "It's no trouble at all~"
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> Walk briskly in pursuit of Yuuka.
> "On the contrary, my dear Miss Kazami~"
> Once we reach Yuuka, if she does not turn around to face us, duck down low, get ourselves under her dress, stick our head between her legs, and then stand back up, so that she is balanced on our shoulders. use our arms to grip her legs in place so we keep her balanced. Resume walking at the previous brisk speed.
> "It's no trouble at all~"
> You attempt to pick up Yuuka and carry her at a brisk speed!
> Iris, who has been following throws a D20, landing somewhere behind you. She laughs "This'll be interesting!"
> "AAH!" The green haired Youkai protests before toppling over...
> The now furious Yuuka slams her foot on the ground, the impact throwing Iris and you into the air! The next thing you hear is "It's a home run!" as she swings her umbrella, sending you both flying across Gensokyo!
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> Well, shoot.
> Grab onto Iris as we go flying.
> Speak as clearly as we can while hurling through the air: "So what can I do with this gem, anyway?!"
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> Well, shoot.
> Grab onto Iris as we go flying.
> Speak as clearly as we can while hurling through the air: "So what can I do with this gem, anyway?!"
> "Umm" she taps her finger on her head
> "It'd take days to explain! Look at the sky and ty to imagine it in a beautifiul sunset yellow color!"
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> Look at the sky and imagine it in a beautiful sunset yellow color!
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> Look at the sky and imagine it in a beautiful sunset yellow color!
> You try to imagine the most beautiful sunset you can think of ... wait you don't have to imagine it because it's real!
> The barrier shimmers as the sky changes color
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> "...Whoa..."
> Imagine the sky is back to normal.
> Then look at Iris and imagine she's as tall as we currently are.
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> "...Whoa..."
> Imagine the sky is back to normal.
> The sky returns to the colors it had previously
> Then look at Iris and imagine she's as tall as we currently are.
> Iris remains unaffected and yells "Heads up!" before you're knocked out by a loud bang
> Coming to your senses you're on the floor looking up at an Amanojaku shaped hole in the ceiling of ... a munch fancier looking version of the Hakurei Shrine? These Iris dolls work FAST!
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> Uh...
> ...Imagine those holes are repaired.
> Then look around for anyone present.
> If no one is present, imagine that the red-white is in the room with us.
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> Uh...
> ...Imagine those holes are repaired.
> The holes are gone! Though you're not sure how the pattern went originally so it might be slightly off...
> Then look around for anyone present.
> If no one is present, imagine that the red-white is in the room with us.
> Good, no one saw what just happened ... wait no, a green haired girl is looking at you curiously?
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> Is it the other shrine maiden? If not, who is it?
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> Is it the other shrine maiden? If not, who is it?
> You believe so! Her name is Sanae if you remember correctly?
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> "Uh...hi. ...I fixed your roof for you."
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> "Uh...hi. ...I fixed your roof for you."
> She runs over and helps you off the floor before asking a bunch of questions rapid-fire, talking so fast you can barely understand!
> "That was incredible, how'd you pull that off? Are you too a miracle worker? What's your name? Is there a new shrine in Gensokyo? You MUST tell me!"
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> Take a quick look at ourselves. Do we appear to be who we're supposed to be?
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> Take a quick look at ourselves. Do we appear to be who we're supposed to be?
> You take a look and notice you're wearing an outfit similar to Iris! Perhaps that's why she doesn't recognize you and thinks you're another shrine maiden!?
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> "Oh, uh, yeah! My name's Iris!"
> Imagine that we're as well-endowed as Sanae currently is.
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> Imagine that we're as well-endowed as Sanae currently is.
> Your wish is granted!
> "Oh, uh, yeah! My name's Iris!"
> "Iris!? You're not a doll are you?"
> She pulls your hand and inspects your fingers for mechanical joints
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> "Hey, watch it! Is that any way to treat your mother?"
> Imagine that Sanae thinks we're her mother.
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> "Hey, watch it! Is that any way to treat your mother?"
> Imagine that Sanae thinks we're her mother.
> "Aaah what's gotten into me?! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry!" she runs outside and promptly starts sweeping the porch
> You hear a door slide open behind you. Turning around you see a tall blue haired lady step out.
> "Oh my! Miss Kochiya, what a pleasant surpise" she exclaims in a deep voice
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> Imagine ourselves to be a head taller than this lady.
> "Ah, hello! It is good to see you again, dear."
> Imagine that we are also this woman's mother.
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> Imagine ourselves to be a head taller than this lady.
> "Ah, hello! It is good to see you again, dear."
> Imagine that we are also this woman's mother.
> You're now taller!
> "So, miss Kochiya what brings you here? Checking on Sanae's progress? I'll have you know she's become a full fledged miracle worker!"
> ... You don't think anything changed?
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> "Oh, that's excellent! Though really, I only came here because I landed here after being smacked really hard."
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> Save-State B created
> "Oh, that's excellent! Though really, I only came here because I landed here after being smacked really hard."
> Angry she asks "Who would do such a thing!?"
> Suddenly Iris pops up between you and sucker punches you in the face!
> "Sorry Seija but your free trial of 'Founder's Crystal' has expired! Call 1-800-CRYSTAL and ask to speak with a agent- I mean puppet to purchase your very own 'Founder's Crystal'!"
> Loading Save-State A
> You're pulled through the red portal and tumble into the kitchen as Shinmyoumaru and Reimu giggle.
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> What the...what a weird hallucination. How does shouting numbers and a word get us a crystal or an agent or a puppet? And what the heck is a home run?
> Groan a bit and rub our head.
> "I'm glad my misfortune delights the two of you..."
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> Save-State B created> Angry she asks "Who would do such a thing!?"
> Suddenly Iris pops up between you and sucker punches you in the face!
> "Sorry Seija but your free trial of 'Founder's Crystal' has expired! Call 1-800-CRYSTAL and ask to speak with a agent- I mean puppet to purchase your very own 'Founder's Crystal'!"
> Loading Save-State A
> You're pulled through the red portal and tumble into the kitchen as Shinmyoumaru and Reimu giggle.
> Stand up,get our bearings, check ourselves,and come closer to the 2 to see & hear what is so "giggling" about.. . apart from our send-of & return portal-to-portal.
>Magical reserves? Status ofTools status?
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> What the...what a weird hallucination. How does shouting numbers and a word get us a crystal or an agent or a puppet? And what the heck is a home run?
> You've never had a dream like that before...
> Groan a bit and rub our head.
> "I'm glad my misfortune delights the two of you..."
> They continue giggling
> Stand up,get our bearings, check ourselves,and come closer to the 2 to see & hear what is so "giggling" about.. . apart from our send-of & return portal-to-portal.
> You approach and Shinmyoumaru says "Oh the tea is ready!"
>Magical reserves? Status ofTools status?
> Mokou is still switched with Shinmyoumaru's height in order to investigate whether Alice is potentially behind Iris' competition.
> Your inventory is the same as last time you checked (three cheat items and Iris' spell card)
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> Look to Shinmyoumaru.
> "Thanks."
> Look to the red-white.
> "You too. I know you weren't big on me going through there earlier, so I appreciate you being willing to do it now."
> "How are you holding up, by the way?"
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> Look to Shinmyoumaru.
> "Thanks."
> Look to the red-white.
> "You too. I know you weren't big on me going through there earlier, so I appreciate you being willing to do it now."
> "How are you holding up, by the way?"
> Shinmyoumaru answers for her "She's might fall asleep any second now!" while pouring three cups of tea
> Reimu nods
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> "Oh, right. Where's my bedroom again, Princess? Reimu can stay with me there."
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> "Oh, right. Where's my bedroom again, Princess? Reimu can stay with me there."
> Shinmyoumaru explains "Oh, I moved it upstairs! From the entrance go up the stairs it'll be in the hallway to your left"
> The shrine maiden protests "I don't want to intrude, surely you've got a guest bedroom in a house - more like mansion this fancy?"
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> "Oh, you wouldn't be intruding at all, Reimu. I'd be glad for you to join me."
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> "Oh, you wouldn't be intruding at all, Reimu. I'd be glad for you to join me."
> Shinmyoumaru happily adds "Well you have 2 bedrooms actually now Seija, she could stay in the room across the hall from yours! Isn't the remodeling wonderful~?"
> Reimu nods "The style reminds me of Remilia's mansion!" before grabbing her cup of tea and leaving for the dining room
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> Poker face, Seija. Poker face.
> Nod.
> Take our cup of tea and head to the dining room as well.
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> Poker face, Seija. Poker face.
> Nod.
> Take our cup of tea and head to the dining room as well.
> You politely nod as you leave the kitchen
> The shrine maiden is admiring the fireplace's magical everburning flame and mutters "I could use a spell or two like that..."
> Noticing you she asks if you could lead the way
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> "Certainly."
> Head back to the entrance, and begin heading up the stairs.
> "So you're really not interested in sharing a room with me, huh?"
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> "Certainly."
> Head back to the entrance, and begin heading up the stairs.
> "So you're really not interested in sharing a room with me, huh?"
> As you're walking "Well I'm a shrine maiden and you're ... Besides, we've only just met!" she responds
> She tries to break the awkward silence afterwards by asking about the everburning flame she just saw.
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> How much do we know about that fire?
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> How much do we know about that fire?
> Nothing! You're as impressed as she is!
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> "Honestly, I've no idea how it works myself."
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> "Honestly, I've no idea how it works myself."
> "Oh, I'll ask Shinmyoumaru about it later then"
> You walk up the steps, into a hallway with 4 doors. You try the last one to the right and walk into a nice elegant bedroom! Though maybe a little too elegant for your tastes...
> A fireplace with another magical flame burns brightly, giving the room a warm and cozy atmosphere!
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> Look at the fireplace.
> "Huh. Guess those are just all over the place here now."
> Look back at the red-white.
> "I admit, you're right that we don't know each other very well. Would you be interested in chatting, then, so we learn more about each other?"
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> Look at the fireplace.
> "Huh. Guess those are just all over the place here now."
> The shrine maiden eyes you suspiciously
> You really should ask the princess about these, an everburning flame? It's almost too good to be true...
> Look back at the red-white.
> "I admit, you're right that we don't know each other very well. Would you be interested in chatting, then, so we learn more about each other?"
> Reimu nods "I never asked, are you new to Gensokyo? I feel like I should know you by now but I'm drawing a blank. Judging from where you live you're not just surviving, you're thriving!" she laughs
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> "Apparently the Princess remodeled since I was here last. I didn't realize she was doing this well, myself."
> Have a seat on the bed. Gesture to the red-white to have a seat next to us.
> "But, well, I'm sort of new to Gensokyo? I've spent more of my life outside than inside; I think I've only been here for about a hundred years or so. Sometimes I wonder how it has changed since I was there last."
> Sip.
> "Have you ever been to the Outside World yourself?"
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> "Apparently the Princess remodeled since I was here last. I didn't realize she was doing this well, myself."
> Have a seat on the bed. Gesture to the red-white to have a seat next to us.
> Knowledge acquired: Everburning Flame - Everlasting flames burn brightly in the fireplaces at the Shining Needle Castle, it's almost too good to be true...
> The red white pulls up a short table to put your teacups on and has a seat next to you. She looks around the room and complements "Shinmyoumaru is clearly very talented!"
> "But, well, I'm sort of new to Gensokyo? I've spent more of my life outside than inside; I think I've only been here for about a hundred years or so. Sometimes I wonder how it has changed since I was there last."
> Sip.
> "Have you ever been to the Outside World yourself?"
> A mild blend with hints of lavender, excellent as always Shinmyoumaru!
> "That's actually quite a long time! Well let's see... I imagine you were around when steam engines and electricity were just being discovered? That was only the beginning of a scientific revolution and since then practically everything has changed. If you saw what technology can do you'd surely think it's magic!"
> She looks away "There's a certain mystery and magic to the unexplained that disappears once it's reduced down to an equation... I'm afraid there just isn't a place for Youkai out there anymore..."
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> "Mmm. Well, it is what it is, and I'm fine with being here, at least."
> "That's pretty neat that you've been there, though. I wasn't sure if it was even possible to cross the barrier like that."
> If she is still looking away from us and it is safe to hold our tea with one hand without spilling it, hold it as such, and then use our free hand to begin lightly rubbing her upper back.
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> "Mmm. Well, it is what it is, and I'm fine with being here, at least."
> "That's pretty neat that you've been there, though. I wasn't sure if it was even possible to cross the barrier like that."
> If she is still looking away from us and it is safe to hold our tea with one hand without spilling it, hold it as such, and then use our free hand to begin lightly rubbing her upper back.
> "On rare occasions I visit the outside to maintain it's counterpart of the Hakurei shrine... It was practically falling apart with it being in such a remote location with less than a handful of visitors a year."
> You pat her on the back to cheer her up
> She takes a sip of her tea and looks into your eyes "So, what about you? If you've been here for a hundred years how come we only just met? Other Youkai pester me constantly with requests or events and cause trouble once or twice a year."
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> Continue rubbing the red-white's back (stroking our hand back and forth rather than using concussive pats) in the background of the conversation until we actively stop it or something forces us to stop.
> Adopt a thinking expression that slowly morphs into a slight frown.
> "...We actually have meant once before, but it wasn't for very long, so it's not too surprising if you don't remember me. And it doesn't really bother me if you've forgotten, I'm not much for the public eye anyway."
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> Continue rubbing the red-white's back (stroking our hand back and forth rather than using concussive pats) in the background of the conversation until we actively stop it or something forces us to stop.
> That'd be difficult considering she's facing you now
> Adopt a thinking expression that slowly morphs into a slight frown.
> "...We actually have meant once before, but it wasn't for very long, so it's not too surprising if you don't remember me. And it doesn't really bother me if you've forgotten, I'm not much for the public eye anyway."
> Slightly embarrassed she laughs "Oh? That makes sense, I'm sure I'd get to know you if you visited more often! But don't cause any trouble!"
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> Grin a bit and give her a wink.
> "Sure, I can try to swing visiting sometimes. Knowing there's a pretty lady waiting there that wants to see me specifically is certainly plenty of motivation~"
> Lose the grin.
> "Anyway, I had asked how you were feeling earlier, when the Princess said you were ready to zonk out. Which, yeah, that makes sense, it's been a long night. But that's not really what I was looking for. So I'll ask again: given everything that just happened, and how mentally and emotionally difficult I'm sure it was...how are you feeling?"
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> Grin a bit and give her a wink.
> "Sure, I can try to swing visiting sometimes. Knowing there's a pretty lady waiting there that wants to see me specifically is certainly plenty of motivation~"
> She blushes at the comment
> Lose the grin.
> "Anyway, I had asked how you were feeling earlier, when the Princess said you were ready to zonk out. Which, yeah, that makes sense, it's been a long night. But that's not really what I was looking for. So I'll ask again: given everything that just happened, and how mentally and emotionally difficult I'm sure it was...how are you feeling?"
> Reimu ponders something for a moment
> "It's frustrating, not only did Iris ruin my hard work but I cannot begin to understand that doll's motivation for doing so... I mean she claims to be in possession of the most powerful magical artifact to ever exist in Gensokyo and all she wants to do is ... give it away? And what's with the silly 'competition' theatrics? Why jump through all those hoops? I know I should be out investigating but my intuition is conflicting..."
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> "Well, I mean, if she's a doll, it may not be her motivation, strictly speaking? I'd believe the attitude and theatrics are her being herself, but in terms of why this is happening at all, and what there is to gain from it, I think there's another entity involved, one that she submits to. We'd need to find out who or what they are if we ever want to find the truth. ...At least, that's what I think."
> If there's space between us, scoot closer to the red-white. (Mind the tea!)
> Gently wrap our free arm around her midsection, giving her something of a one-armed hug.
> "I will at least tell you that the Princess and I already have plans in motion to investigate that possibility. I can't tell you who else may or may not be involved just yet, because it was the Princess's idea and I also don't want to compromise anyone, but that investigation is ongoing as we speak."
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> "Well, I mean, if she's a doll, it may not be her motivation, strictly speaking? I'd believe the attitude and theatrics are her being herself, but in terms of why this is happening at all, and what there is to gain from it, I think there's another entity involved, one that she submits to. We'd need to find out who or what they are if we ever want to find the truth. ...At least, that's what I think."
> "So you think someone else is behind Iris?" she asks
> If there's space between us, scoot closer to the red-white. (Mind the tea!)
> Gently wrap our free arm around her midsection, giving her something of a one-armed hug.
> "I will at least tell you that the Princess and I already have plans in motion to investigate that possibility. I can't tell you who else may or may not be involved just yet, because it was the Princess's idea and I also don't want to compromise anyone, but that investigation is ongoing as we speak."
> You scoot over and she accepts your 'hug'. "I try to just follow my intuition for who to suspect..." she explains
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> How hard or soft is the red-white?
> "I do think that, yeah. Does your intuition have you thinking that there's another explanation?"
> Sip (if we can).
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> How hard or soft is the red-white?
> "I do think that, yeah. Does your intuition have you thinking that there's another explanation?"
> Sip (if we can).
> She's a little tense, probably from a stressful day
> "I don't know... Usually by now my intuition would be pointing me towards the first suspect..."
> Wonderful lavender tea!
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> "Mmm. And I imagine that's not helping your stress."
> Gently pull her a little closer to us, while lightly leaning into her ourselves.
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> "Mmm. And I imagine that's not helping your stress."
> Gently pull her a little closer to us, while lightly leaning into her ourselves.
> She nods while slowly sipping her tea and places her hand on yours
> "Why would a Youkai bother investigating though? Wouldn't you be focusing your eyes on the 'prize'?" she inquires
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> Is her hand on the back of our hand or the palm of our hand? If the latter, intertwine our fingers with hers and hold her hand in return.
> Chuckle lightly.
> "Trying to suss out my secrets already, huh? Heh, I suppose you wouldn't be you otherwise."
> "In the interest of not running the mood, let's just say there are a lot of facets to the situation to consider."
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> Is her hand on the back of our hand or the palm of our hand? If the latter, intertwine our fingers with hers and hold her hand in return.
> Chuckle lightly.
> "Trying to suss out my secrets already, huh? Heh, I suppose you wouldn't be you otherwise."
> "In the interest of not running the mood, let's just say there are a lot of facets to the situation to consider."
> Her hand is on the top (back) of your hand
> "You still haven't answered my question, silly Youkai!" she laughs and taps your head
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> Smile a bit.
> "I was hoping that would be good enough for you. Ah well."
> Give Reimu's side a very gentle squeeze with the hugging hand.
> "The truth is...I don't know what I want to do yet. If, if, I do make a move, I'd want it to be something I've fully thought through. In the meantime, I can at least play defense, to make sure no one else succeeds. And who knows, maybe defeating Iris, or whoever is behind her, would be good enough to win that prize."
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> Smile a bit.
> "I was hoping that would be good enough for you. Ah well."
> Give Reimu's side a very gentle squeeze with the hugging hand.
> "The truth is...I don't know what I want to do yet. If, if, I do make a move, I'd want it to be something I've fully thought through. In the meantime, I can at least play defense, to make sure no one else succeeds. And who knows, maybe defeating Iris, or whoever is behind her, would be good enough to win that prize."
> She gently pats your hand in return!
> Reimu ponders about your answer for a bit "I-I see... She hasn't denied the existence of other ways to 'win', maybe we should ask her sometime. I doubt she'd be allowed to lie about important stuff like that..."
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> "Yeah. If nothing else, it seems like there should be some sort of win condition that you can meet. That would be pretty unfair otherwise."
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> "Yeah. If nothing else, it seems like there should be some sort of win condition that you can meet. That would be pretty unfair otherwise."
> "Well the only reason I'd want to win is to keep the Founder's Crystal out of the hands of power hungry Youkai... Besides an artifact created by the founders of Gensokyo ought to belong to the Hakurei shrine maiden." she explains
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> Does Reimu seem to have de-stressed any?
> Give her another gentle squeeze.
> "That's as valid a reason to want it as anyone else, I'd say."
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> Does Reimu seem to have de-stressed any?
> Give her another gentle squeeze.
> "That's as valid a reason to want it as anyone else, I'd say."
> A little bit, your conversation has helped ease Reimu's worries! (Relationship++)
> "Enough worrying for today, tomorrow I will set out to investigate! You should probably get some rest too; what's the saying? 'The early bird gets the worm!'"
> With that she gets up to leave for her room
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> "Oh yeah, tomorrow. I'll probably be heading to the vampire manor; got a standing invitation from the librarian. You interested in joining? Might be a good opportunity to scout around the place."
> "Whatever your plans are, though, my door's open to you any time. For business, for pleasure, whatever."
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> "Oh yeah, tomorrow. I'll probably be heading to the vampire manor; got a standing invitation from the librarian. You interested in joining? Might be a good opportunity to scout around the place."
> "I might join you then, I have some books I want to look at!"
> "Whatever your plans are, though, my door's open to you any time. For business, for pleasure, whatever."
> "I'll keep your offer in mind."
> With that she steps out and closes the door to your room. Today has been a long day and your conversation has given you much to think about...
> What will you do, sleep or stay up a little longer?
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> Hmm...things with the re- ...Reimu have gone decently well so far. But now we need to figure out the added wrinkle of showing interest in the librarian without offending Reimu or scaring her off. ...Hopefully they'd both be down for something communal...
> But that's a problem for tomorrow. Go through our typical pre-bed routine (if we have one), and then go to sleep.
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> Hmm...things with the re- ...Reimu have gone decently well so far. But now we need to figure out the added wrinkle of showing interest in the librarian without offending Reimu or scaring her off. ...Hopefully they'd both be down for something communal...
> But that's a problem for tomorrow. Go through our typical pre-bed routine (if we have one), and then go to sleep.
> You go through the motions of your nighttime routine with a lot on your mind. Reimu, the librarian, Mima's incident, the mysterious Iris, the Founder's Crystal, not to mention the weird daydream you had earlier...
> Tucking yourself in bed you continue pondering until you eventually fall asleep~
> Chapter 1 complete!
> Time will pass between chapters, during which Seija can befriend characters and learn or advance skills. Additionally Rinnosuke's shop is available for purchasing items to aid her in future endeavors. Scheduled events will not be skipped (such as Seija's visit to the library).
// Time is advanced to the evening
> You're now Fujiwara no Mokou - Figure of the Person of Hourai
> Deep in a reconnaissance mission, you're currently disguised as one of Alice's dolls and have made it back to the puppeteer's house. She is currently outside, tending to her garden with a small group of dolls, trying to teach them how to care for flowers on their own. You're currently in the living room reclining on one of the shelves, having just woken up from a short nap and pondering how you got roped into this...
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> What have we discovered so far?
> How can we contact the other two that roped us into this to report our findings?
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> What have we discovered so far?
> Having to stay 'in-character' as a doll has made it rather difficult to sneak around and investigate... As far as what's notable: You overheard that Alice is attending some kind of formal event later this evening, as she was playfully asking the other dolls which dress they thought she should wear. You've also had a few close calls with being discovered when Marisa decided to pop in for a visit and talk about spell cards.
> How can we contact the other two that roped us into this to report our findings?
> You hope to run into them sometime later at the Hakurei Shrine!
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> Are the other dolls sentient, that we can tell?
> Did Alice give any details about where she's going?
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> Are the other dolls sentient, that we can tell?
> The more you've observed them the more you doubt it
> Did Alice give any details about where she's going?
> Alice never brought it up and Marisa never asked what she was doing later today.
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> Is Alice visible from our current location?
> If so, is she looking in our direction, or is she focused on the gardening?
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> Is Alice visible from our current location?
> No, you occasionally hear digging and the clang of garden tools
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> Hmm. This is probably our best chance to hunt around here, then.
> Have we been through the house?
> List of exits from current location
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> Hmm. This is probably our best chance to hunt around here, then.
> Have we been through the house?
> List of exits from current location
> Yes! You can sneak around! You've only explored the living room so far.
> There's the entrance you came in from, a sliding glass door that goes out to a porch and the garden, there's a combined dining room and kitchen off to the side and a staircase across from the entrance that leads upstairs.
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> Head up that staircase!
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> Head up that staircase!
> You carefully ascend the staircase, making sure not to alert any of Alice's dolls. The staircase wraps around and opens into to a wide hallway with 3 doors, two to the side and one at the end. The walls are lined with a few abstract (in your opinion) paintings and bookcases. A skylight runs the length of the hallway, illuminating it with natural sunlight.
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> Are any of the doors open?
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> Are any of the doors open?
> The one to your left is ajar, the rest are closed.
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> Does the skylight seem like it opens?
> Have a look inside the door to the left.
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> Does the skylight seem like it opens?
> You look around and notice there's a rod that can be rotated to open the skylight louvres
> Have a look inside the door to the left.
> You push the door open and find a studio inside! A large arched window brightly illuminates the an unfinished painting depicting what looks like a night sky? Tall shelves hold hundreds of bottles containing every color under the rainbow. Alice's paintings are so lifelike it's like you can almost touch the scenery!
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> Investigate the room for anything that might look like material used to create Iris.
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> Investigate the room for anything that might look like material used to create Iris.
> You decide to investigate the room, perhaps this is where she sketched Iris' design or maybe uncover plans of how to build Iris dolls?
> The first thing that catches your eye is a stack of canvases leaning against the wall. Flipping through them you find various abstract and outlandish paintings but nothing related to Iris or even dolls in general?
> Next you investigate the shelves where a particular paint bottle catches your interest with it's clear liquid. What's the point of painting with it if there's no color!?
> Absentmindedly you gaze through the window and see Alice is still busy gardening.
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> Hmm...doesn't seem like anything Iris-y in here.
> Exit this room.
> Make for the door on the opposite side. Fly up to the door knob/handle and try to open it.
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> Hmm...doesn't seem like anything Iris-y in here.
> Exit this room.
> Make for the door on the opposite side. Fly up to the door knob/handle and try to open it.
> You learned a bit about the puppeteer nonetheless. Onto the next room!
> With a little difficulty you manage to get the round knob to turn, after which the door is easily pushed open!
> Inside is what you believe to be Alice's bedroom! It's western style is immediately apparent with a huge bed (compared to what you sleep on!) with ten pillows (that's 10 more than you have!) and an equally huge dresser-drawer with an ornate mirror on top across from it. More paintings line the walls, though you believe some of these aren't Alice's. A large arched window illuminates the room, in front of which is a table with various foreign looking writing materials on it.
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> Investigate the room for anything that might look like material used to create Iris, with an attempt to at least grant Alice the privacy of not having her unmentionables rummaged through.
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> Investigate the room for anything that might look like material used to create Iris, with an attempt to at least grant Alice the privacy of not having her unmentionables rummaged through.
> You doubt the bed or dresser-drawer are worth investigating so you head over to the table and examine the writing materials ... which you can't understand! Could it perhaps be some kind of western language? You search through the stacks of papers (carefully preserving their order) and find a few with sketches of dolls or doll parts. One has a complicated diagram with a note (or question?) written in light blue ink that you can actually understand which says "articulating spherical bearing?". You deduce this must've been written by Alice, given there's also a bottle of the same light blue ink on the table next to an odd looking writing tool with a sharp golden tip.
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> Articuwhatnow?
> Do the diagrams look Iris-y?
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> Articuwhatnow?
> There's a diagram of something mechanical looking next to a drawing of a palm with certain points on the fingers being highlighted in red ink.
> Do the diagrams look Iris-y?
> No, if anything it looks far more sophisticated than what you think of Iris...
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> Put the desk back the way we found it and continue searching the room.
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> Put the desk back the way we found it and continue searching the room.
> With the papers back in their original location you take a look around the room and spot something you couldn't see from the entrance on a nightstand next to the bed. It appears to be an old, thick book of some sort with a leather strap holding it shut.
> You make a mental note of what you've learned so far... (Knowledge obtained)
>> Alice's Art Atelier - You can almost reach out a touch the scenery in Alice's paintings
>> Mysterious Ink Bottle - An paint bottle with clear liquid? Why bother painting with it at all?
>> Mechanical Diagrams - A blueprint with a note (question?) about a "articulating spherical bearing"
>> Writing Colors - The question on the blueprint is written in light blue ink, while the highlighting is written in red ink. A bottle of light blue ink was found near the aforementioned blueprint.
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> Do we recognize that book from anywhere? Maybe Alice was holding it the first time we met, back when Houraisan sent a whole bunch of people after us by telling them they were going on a trial of guts?
> How large is the book compared to our current size? Do we think we could lift it and carry it?
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> Do we recognize that book from anywhere? Maybe Alice was holding it the first time we met, back when Houraisan sent a whole bunch of people after us by telling them they were going on a trial of guts?
> How large is the book compared to our current size? Do we think we could lift it and carry it?
> It's vaguely familiar, perhaps it's the same one she was holding? But then again you couldn't get a good look through all the danmaku and she held it pretty close to protect it. It's dauntingly big, you doubt you could do anything more than push it. Examining it up close you see the title is made up for three words, one of which you believe spells Alice's name in another language.
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> Drat.
> Well, opening it could give us some information...but it's also a magician's book presumably written in a language we don't understand, and if anything goes wrong, our munchkin-sized ass isn't going to be able to do anything about it. So let's leave it be.
> ...strawberries, come to think of it, how the hell do inchlings exist at all like this? At least we can't die. They don't even have that!
> Exit this room, (struggle to) close the door behind us, and head back into the study/studio to peek out the window again to make sure Alice is still working away.
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> Drat.
> Well, opening it could give us some information...but it's also a magician's book presumably written in a language we don't understand, and if anything goes wrong, our munchkin-sized ass isn't going to be able to do anything about it. So let's leave it be.
> ...strawberries, come to think of it, how the hell do inchlings exist at all like this? At least we can't die. They don't even have that!
> It is truly a miracle inchlings can survive at all! Perhaps they all live in a tiny world where everything is inchling-sized?
> ...strawberries, come to think of it, how the hell do inchlings exist at all like this? At least we can't die. They don't even have that!
> Exit this room, (struggle to) close the door behind us, and head back into the study/studio to peek out the window again to make sure Alice is still working away.
> You find the best way to get the door to shut is to push it and swiftly fly through it before it closes. In the studio across the hallway in take a peek outside the window and notice Alice is no longer in the garden...
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> Oh crap.
> Can we hear her anywhere?
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> Oh crap.
> Can we hear her anywhere?
> You stand still to listen and hear faint footsteps downstairs, perhaps in the kitchen?
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> Is our shelf in full view of the kitchen?
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> With the papers back in their original location you take a look around the room and spot something you couldn't see from the entrance on a nightstand next to the bed. It appears to be an old, thick book of some sort with a leather strap holding it shut.
> You make a mental note of what you've learned so far... (Knowledge obtained)
>> Alice's Art Atelier - You can almost reach out a touch the scenery in Alice's paintings
>> Mysterious Ink Bottle - An paint bottle with clear liquid? Why bother painting with it at all?
>> Mechanical Diagrams - A blueprint with a note (question?) about a "articulating spherical bearing"
>> Writing Colors - The question on the blueprint is written in light blue ink, while the highlighting is written in red ink. A bottle of light blue ink was found near the aforementioned blueprint.
//1 Clear (Invisible) Bottled Ink+2Colored Inks+Color-Highlighted Blueprints= ! //
> Is our shelf in full view of the kitchen?
> Would Alice spot us if she were to come upstairs without dolls,since we could still blend-in and follow here among those otherwise ,in our current position?
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> Is our shelf in full view of the kitchen?
> The shelf you woke up on? No, you couldn't see into the kitchen from it. Besides it's not like you were supposed to be on that shelf! You just thought it'd be a good spot to take a nap amongst other inactive dolls, would she really notice an extra or a missing doll?
> Would Alice spot us if she were to come upstairs without dolls,since we could still blend-in and follow here among those otherwise ,in our current position?
> If there were no dolls you'd probably stick out, whereas if there was a group you could jump in and pretend to be one with the pack!
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> Has Alice yet gone to sleep since returning from the shrine?
> Begin sneaking down the stairs to get a visual assessment of the situation.
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> Has Alice yet gone to sleep since returning from the shrine?
> Begin sneaking down the stairs to get a visual assessment of the situation.
> She tried when you first arrived, she got up an hour or two later mumbling about not being able to rest.
> You poke your head our from the top of the stairs and spot Alice in the middle of pouring a cup of tea in the kitchen.
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> Is her back to us, at least? Or are we viewing her from the side?
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> Is her back to us, at least? Or are we viewing her from the side?
> From the side
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> Duck our head back behind the stairwell wall. If there isn't one, scoot further back up the stairs until we're out of sight again.
> Then have a listen to try to determine what Alice is doing.
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> Duck our head back behind the stairwell wall. If there isn't one, scoot further back up the stairs until we're out of sight again.
> Then have a listen to try to determine what Alice is doing.
> You hide further up the stairs. You hear some footsteps which then stop and after a few moments start again and slowly get closer!
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> Retreat, retreat! Head back into the study!
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> Retreat, retreat! Head back into the study!
> You swiftly fly back towards the study and make it inside as Alice reaches the top of the steps! Success!
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> Are there any obvious places to hide, like a closet or a pile of clothes or other fabrics?
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> Are there any obvious places to hide, like a closet or a pile of clothes or other fabrics?
> There's a stack of paintings leaning against the wall, you reckon you could hide behind them!
> Another option is opening the window and flying out.
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> Based on how the window looks, do we think we could open it, leave, and close it fast enough to not be spotted?
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> Based on how the window looks, do we think we could open it, leave, and close it fast enough to not be spotted?
> You might, but it would certainly alert Alice with a thud when it shut
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> Right, the noise. That's out of the question, then.
> Hide behind the stack of paintings.
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> Right, the noise. That's out of the question, then.
> Hide behind the stack of paintings.
> You dive behind the paintings as a footsteps approach. Alice must've heard something because she opened the door momentarily before shutting it again. Success!
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> Phew!
> We might not be out of the woods yet, though. Stay hidden in silence, listening to whatever goes on out in the hallway.
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> Phew!
> We might not be out of the woods yet, though. Stay hidden in silence, listening to whatever goes on out in the hallway.
> Close call!
> You hear another door open and shut before hearing a few footsteps which then go quiet.
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> Breathe.
> Float up to the window and slowly open it.
> Float out through the window, and slowly let it close without slamming.
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> Breathe.
> Float up to the window and slowly open it.
> Float out through the window, and slowly let it close without slamming.
> Taking a moment to compose yourself you fly up to the window and with a lot of effort manage to slide it open. Once through you try and discretely close it but accidentally drop it an inch or two before the bottom! You hope she didn't hear!
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> Quick, straight upward and onto the roof! (But not on or near the skylight.)
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> Quick, straight upward and onto the roof! (But not on or near the skylight.)
> You fly up and land on the roof, climbing to the top and staying clear of the louvered skylight. The window slats look like they can be pried open from the outside.
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> Creep up to the skylight and peek inside.
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> Creep up to the skylight and peek inside.
> You carefully look inside and see the door to the bedroom shutting
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> Interesting...
> Watch the bedroom door for a few more moments, to see if it opens again. If it does open again, duck out of view. If it does not open again, head 'down' the roof in the direction of the bedroom window, sneak-float down to the window, and have a peek inside.
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> Interesting...
> Watch the bedroom door for a few more moments, to see if it opens again. If it does open again, duck out of view. If it does not open again, head 'down' the roof in the direction of the bedroom window, sneak-float down to the window, and have a peek inside.
> The door remains shut...
> Floating down near the window you see an exhausted Alice sit on her bed and lie down to perhaps take a nap.
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> ...What state of dress or undress is she in?
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> ...What state of dress or undress is she in?
> She just let herself fall backwards onto the bed from exhaustion, clothes and all! Gardening must be tough... (probably why you've never gotten into it? not that you'd have the patience anyways... You'd rather just leave it up to nature to garden for you.)
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> Are we small enough that we could crawl into her mouth if we needed to?
> Keep watching for a few more moments to see if this is just a brief rest or if she actually intends to fall asleep.
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> Are we small enough that we could crawl into her mouth if we needed to?
> Keep watching for a few more moments to see if this is just a brief rest or if she actually intends to fall asleep.
> No you're the size of a small doll!
> You wait a minute and see no movements, perhaps you can explore more!
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> Head back to the window we escaped out of in the first place. Slowly and quietly reopen it, float back inside, and gently close it.
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> Head back to the window we escaped out of in the first place. Slowly and quietly reopen it, float back inside, and gently close it.
> You return to the studio's window with the goal of breaking in again! It's a little harder to open from the outside but you manage to pry it open with a small stick. Once inside you silently shut the window then quietly listen if Alice heard anything.
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// :faith: HAPPY(...and :sweat: belated...) HOLY EASTER to you all and all MotK :heart: !
> You return to the studio's window with the goal of breaking in again! It's a little harder to open from the outside but you manage to pry it open with a small stick. Once inside you silently shut the window then quietly listen if Alice heard anything.
> If we hear Alice coming,quickly hide(successfully) again behind the stack of paintings (successfully)like before.
> If everything is silent,go back to look for & search for other potential clues & relatable particularities in those parts of the studio we had to wholly or partly gloss over earlier onem .
> Remember to,in order to not arise any suspicion, put her things back in their proper place if we have to move them.
> In case of Alice's approaching mid-search,focus about putting things back in order before quickly,and with enough time to, going back to hiding (successfully) like before.
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// :faith: HAPPY(...and :sweat: belated...) HOLY EASTER to you all and all MotK :heart: !
> If we hear Alice coming,quickly hide(successfully) again behind the stack of paintings like(successfully) before.
> If everything is silent,go back to look for & search for other potential clues & relatable particularities in those parts of the studio we had to wholly or partly gloss over earlier onem .
> Remember to,in order to not arise any suspicion, put her things back in their proper place if we have to move them.
> In case of Alice's approaching mid-search,focus about putting things back in order before quickly,and with enough time to, going back to hiding (successfully) like before.
> You continue searching through the studio, taking the occasional break to examine the artwork. One painting you recognize depicts a crowd watching Alice's Puppet Show in the human village. In another you see the clouds over Gensokyo split in half revealing a sunrise over the horizon. A couple are illustrations of some over-the-top spell cards, perhaps Marisa's?
> Once confident you searched everything in the room and missed nothing you return everything to it's original location to avoid arousing suspicion.
> Knowledge acquired:
>> Spell Card Collection - Are these paintings of over-the-top flashy spellcards perhaps Marisa's?
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> Exit the studio out into the hallway.
> Head to the final unchecked door, the one at the end of the hallway.
> Open it and zip inside!
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> Exit the studio out into the hallway.
> Head to the final unchecked door, the one at the end of the hallway.
> Open it and zip inside!
> The door to the unknown! Well not for much longer anyways... The doorknob poses less of an obstacle this time, perhaps you've gotten the hang of it? Peering inside you see ... Alice's doll workshop! An octagonal room with workbenches lining it's sides and a matching octagonal table in the center. Many dolls are in different stages of assembly, some still being sewn, others receiving their filling and others looking near finished. On the center table are baskets with some of the more 'mechanical', rigid parts like elbow joints and many tiny jewelers springs and cogs. Let's be real, the equipment isn't Eientei level sophisticated but impressive nonetheless for a lone puppeteer in the Forest of Magic... (in your opinion). Windows on all sides illuminate the area brightly, regardless of the sun's location in the sky!
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> Enter the room, quietly closing the door behind us.
> Then begin exploring! Look for Iris-y parts specifically.
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> Enter the room, quietly closing the door behind us.
> Then begin exploring! Look for Iris-y parts specifically.
> With the door closed you start poking around... Beginning with the tables lining the sides of the room you inspect the doll parts for anything that reminds you of Iris' design. One doll catches your eye, it has a long red dress and reminds you of the shrine maiden but isn't assembled enough to tell with certainty as it's still missing it's wig.
> Your pondering of what the design could look like is interrupted by a shuffling sound behind you...
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> Uh oh...
> Glance behind us to see what's making that sound.
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> Uh oh...
> Glance behind us to see what's making that sound.
> You've reached a save point! Would you like to save your game?
> You turn around and notice shuffling in a pile of parts on the center table.
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> Scoot over to the doll that reminds us of the shrine maiden and hide under its dress.
> Once we confirm that there are no threats under there, peek out at the pile.
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> Scoot over to the doll that reminds us of the shrine maiden and hide under its dress.
> Once we confirm that there are no threats under there, peek out at the pile.
> You discretely hide under the red doll to wait until the weird noise coming from the center table stops.
> Peeking out you see a doll has emerged from the pile in the center! It has a similar design to Alice's regular dolls but with a cute red ribbon on it's hair.
> The doll is cautiously eyeing the room...
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> Interesting...Alice is theoretically asleep right now...
> Let the doll look around to its satisfaction while we stay hidden.
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> Interesting...Alice is theoretically asleep right now...
> Could they move if she's dreaming? Would that be sleep walking or sleep ... puppeteering?
> The doll floats around the room for a few moments before moving towards the door and fiddling with the knob trying to open it.
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> Let it do so. If it leaves we can go back to searching!
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> Could they move if she's dreaming? Would that be sleep walking or sleep ... puppeteering?
> The doll floats around the room for a few moments before moving towards the door and fiddling with the knob trying to open it.
> Let it do so. If it leaves we can go back to searching!
> Is it moving like Alice's Dolls usually are?
> Was it not attempting to touch or hover closer to anything?
> Let's watch its behaviour a while longer...
> ...as far as,when she has left the room, peeking around the corner of the room to the hallway to see where it is heading...
> ...in any case we know where to quickly hide in case are potentially peeked back.
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> Is it moving like Alice's Dolls usually are?
> Was it not attempting to touch or hover closer to anything?
> Let's watch its behaviour a while longer...
> It appears to be moving more clumsily than Alice's dolls ... kinda like how you'd be moving in the morning just after getting out of bed!
> Let it do so. If it leaves we can go back to searching!
> The doll manages to turn the knob and open the door before floating through and clumsily slamming it shut.
> ...as far as,when she has left the room, peeking around the corner of the room to the hallway to see where it is heading...
> ...in any case we know where to quickly hide in case are potentially peeked back.
> Too late, the door has been slammed!
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> Get out from under the shrine maiden dress.
> Then resume our search for Iris-y things. Look for evidence that her clothes specifically get manufactured here, since those are a bit more unique to her than 'doll parts'.
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> Get out from under the shrine maiden dress.
> Then resume our search for Iris-y things. Look for evidence that her clothes specifically get manufactured here, since those are a bit more unique to her than 'doll parts'.
> You pop out and resume your search! The thing that strikes you the most similar to Iris is the dress you were just hiding under, perhaps it's an early prototype? It has some differences though its much longer to begin with and the design is a bit fancier looking. Looking at it up close it's hands remind you of the diagram you saw earlier, it's a little hard to tell without having another doll side by side to compare but the movement mechanics look more sophisticated than the usual...
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> So...not really anything very Iris-y, huh? There were several of them...if they were mass-produced here, surely there'd be more concrete evidence of it...
> Are there any windows in this room?
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> So...not really anything very Iris-y, huh? There were several of them...if they were mass-produced here, surely there'd be more concrete evidence of it...
> Are there any windows in this room?
> Nothing that catches your eye...
> The room is octagonal and there's a window on each wall except for the wall where the door is, so 7 windows total.
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> Open the window second to the right of the door, prioritizing stealth over speed.
> Once we get it open, pass through it and close it behind us, again prioritizing stealth over speed.
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> Open the window second to the right of the door, prioritizing stealth over speed.
> Once we get it open, pass through it and close it behind us, again prioritizing stealth over speed.
> You slip out from the second window to the right of the door and find yourself on the roof once more!
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> Peek in on Alice through her bedroom window the same way we did last time.
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> Peek in on Alice through her bedroom window the same way we did last time.
> Still asleep as far as you can tell!
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> Excellent.
> Well, this was informative, even if it turned out to be a bust. But we probably got everything we're going to get as it relates to Iris.
> Head back to the shrine maiden's pad and wait for those others to come make us not-tiny again. (If we can, get changed back into our normal clothes.)
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> Excellent.
> Well, this was informative, even if it turned out to be a bust. But we probably got everything we're going to get as it relates to Iris.
> Head back to the shrine maiden's pad and wait for those others to come make us not-tiny again. (If we can, get changed back into our normal clothes.)
> You take a moment to think about what you've learned so far:
>> Alice's Art Atelier - You can almost reach out a touch the scenery in Alice's paintings
>> Mysterious Ink Bottle - An paint bottle with clear liquid? Why bother painting with it at all?
>> Mechanical Diagrams - A blueprint with a note (question?) about a "articulating spherical bearing"
>> Writing Colors - The question on the blueprint is written in light blue ink, while the highlighting is written in red ink. A bottle of light blue ink was found near the aforementioned blueprint.
>> Spell Card Collection - Are these paintings of over-the-top flashy spellcards perhaps Marisa's?
> You call it a day and decide to return to the Hakurei Shrine and (hopefully) meet up with Seija and the Inchling Princess.
> Upon arriving you find the oni, Suika quietly raking leaves from the path, seeing you arrive she gives a friendly wave.
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> Return the wave.
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> Return the wave.
> A mini Suika appears infront of you!
> In a cheerful carefree tone the oni explains "Reimu is away right now! So no rituals, no exorcisms or charms, but we'll still take your money any day~!"
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> Nod a couple of times.
> Look around for a place we can wait, putting a finger to our to show that we're thinking and assessing what we see.
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> Nod a couple of times.
> Look around for a place we can wait, putting a finger to our to show that we're thinking and assessing what we see.
> "Ah, if you'd like to wait you can wait inside!"
> She takes your hand to lead you indoors
> "Oni Slayer? It's on the house~!" she asks
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> Uh...
> ...
> Put our arms in front of us in an 'X' formation while shaking our head.
> Then bow to her in thanks for the offer.
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> Uh...
> ...
> Put our arms in front of us in an 'X' formation while shaking our head.
> Then bow to her in thanks for the offer.
> "I-I see. I think we might still have some 'Discount Grey' tea if Reimu hasn't finished it all already!"
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> Put a hand to our chin in thought for a few moments.
> Then nod our head i the affirmative, bowing again in thanks.
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> You pop out and resume your search! The thing that strikes you the most similar to Iris is the dress you were just hiding under, perhaps it's an early prototype? It has some differences though its much longer to begin with and the design is a bit fancier looking. Looking at it up close it's hands remind you of the diagram you saw earlier, it's a little hard to tell without having another doll side by side to compare but the movement mechanics look more sophisticated than the usual...
> You take a moment to think about what you've learned so far:
>> Alice's Art Atelier - You can almost reach out a touch the scenery in Alice's paintings
>> Mysterious Ink Bottle - An paint bottle with clear liquid? Why bother painting with it at all?
>> Mechanical Diagrams - A blueprint with a note (question?) about a "articulating spherical bearing"
>> Writing Colors - The question on the blueprint is written in light blue ink, while the highlighting is written in red ink. A bottle of light blue ink was found near the aforementioned blueprint.
>> Spell Card Collection - Are these paintings of over-the-top flashy spellcards perhaps Marisa's?
> You call it a day and decide to return to the Hakurei Shrine and (hopefully) meet up with Seija and the Inchling Princess.
> Upon arriving you find the oni, Suika quietly raking leaves from the path, seeing you arrive she gives a friendly wave.
> How long has elapsed since we started "our Seijia-ed doll-shrunk-undercover cooperative mission at the Hakurei Shrine at Alice''s heels... or at the heels at Alice's heels"
> Ponder and focus on whether the "Disassmbled components and parts of the defeated Alice's Dolls from early on during" the Mini-Incident at the Hakurei Shrine"Peaking" Party-Banquet " is or is not matching up to what we have so far been..
>.. gathering and matching and "clje" up what we have learned, may we conclude we had earlier come across a... "Iris-y Alice's Early-Prototype-Doll-Automaton(s)"?
> Who can we "ping or have pinged by our 'associates'" for " enlightened and expert-headed and cooperative appraisals for our guesses and findings and matching-ups"?
> Do not be ungrateful to the welcoming venture & hospitality in the meanwhile.
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> Put a hand to our chin in thought for a few moments.
> Then nod our head i the affirmative, bowing again in thanks.
> "I'll fetch it right away!" she laughs and runs off
> How long has elapsed since we started "our Seijia-ed doll-shrunk-undercover cooperative mission at the Hakurei Shrine at Alice''s heels... or at the heels at Alice's heels"
> Ponder and focus on whether the "Disassmbled components and parts of the defeated Alice's Dolls from early on during" the Mini-Incident at the Hakurei Shrine"Peaking" Party-Banquet " is or is not matching up to what we have so far been..
>.. gathering and matching and "clje" up what we have learned, may we conclude we had earlier come across a... "Iris-y Alice's Early-Prototype-Doll-Automaton(s)"?
> Who can we "ping or have pinged by our 'associates'" for " enlightened and expert-headed and cooperative appraisals for our guesses and findings and matching-ups"?
> Do not be ungrateful to the welcoming venture & hospitality in the meanwhile.
> It's been a full day since you've seen that oni and inchling princess... and you're not sure how to get in contact with them, the best you can do is wait around the Hakurei Shrine. They'll turn up eventually ... right?
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> Only thing we can really do is wait and hope...
> Find somewhere where we can sit and wait.
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> Only thing we can really do is wait and hope...
> Find somewhere where we can sit and wait.
> Might as well sit outside, atleast the weather is nice! You take a seat on a pile of unused cards on top of the big round table in front of the Hakurei Shrine and wait for Suika to bring out the tea.
> A few minutes later the door slides open and the oni brings forth a tray with a regular sized mug (for her) and a shotglass that's more your size. After setting it on the table she glances once towards the steps leading down the mountain before picking up the mug and taking a sip.
> "S-sorry we didn't have doll sized mugs~!" she explains
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> Shrug, then bow to the oni again.
> Have a sip!
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> Shrug, then bow to the oni again.
> Have a sip!
> She smiles and glances again towards the steps leading to the shrine
> You take a sip and find it tastes ... so-so, no who are you fooling it's bad! Perhaps you just can't expect much of a brand that calls itself "Discount Grey" after all...
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> Urk...
> Do our best to not react. We're a doll right now, we probably shouldn't be tasting anything at all.
> Watch the steps of the shrine as well.
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> Urk...
> Do our best to not react. We're a doll right now, we probably shouldn't be tasting anything at all.
> Watch the steps of the shrine as well.
> How can Reimu possibly drink this stuff regularly?
> You turn around and watch the steps in hopes the oni and Inchling princess arrive. You yawn as Suika sets down her mug and returns to raking leaves off the path, it's been a long day indeed... maybe a nap wouldn't hurt?
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> Probably not...mmm...go ahead and doze off...
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> Probably not...mmm...go ahead and doze off...
> You doze off easily, pondering what you've discovered so far...
> Choose a scenario!
>> Seija at Rinnosuke's Magical Trinkets and Otherworldly Goods
>> Creative Mode with Shinmyoumaru
>> Ace Detective Reimu
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Ooh
> Reimu!
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> Reimu!
> "Up and at 'em!" an annoying yet familiar voice exclaims as you roll over in bed to ignore it.
> "How rude! You break my heart... wait I don't have one~!" continues the overdramatic voice.
> You try and cover your ears but it's no use! "I fixed your entire house and don't even get a thank-you? Oh what has the world become!?"
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> Reach out and grab for the throat of whatever is making that incessant chatter!
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> Reach out and grab for the throat of whatever is making that incessant chatter!
> You strike at what's behind you, grabbing hold of something mechanical!
> "Strike first, ask questions later! Typical uniformed shrine maiden behavior!" the voice shouts.
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> Slowly pick our head up and turn to look at the speaker with our best half-awake death glare.
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> Slowly pick our head up and turn to look at the speaker with our best half-awake death glare.
> You turn around to see you're holding Iris by the waist!
> "Can't really tell if that's supposed to be a 'death' glare or a 'I'm crabby 'till I've had my coffee' glare!" the ramble continues...
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> Do we appear to be home, or still in that youkai's castle?
> How dressed or undressed are we?
> What abilities do we have immediately accessible? For example, could we conjure up a talisman out of nowhere and slap it on this stupid doll's mouth to shut her up?
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> Do we appear to be home, or still in that youkai's castle?
> How dressed or undressed are we?
> What abilities do we have immediately accessible? For example, could we conjure up a talisman out of nowhere and slap it on this stupid doll's mouth to shut her up?
> Still at the Youkai's house.
> You're wearing a dark red nightgown.
> A danmaku talisman perhaps? But then again talismans are for inhibiting magical abilities and this annoying chatter is anything but magical... Besides danmaku only lasts a few seconds.
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> Did we bring any paper talismans with us?
> Are there any drawers in this room this doll could fit in?
> Failing that, are there any closets in this room?
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> Did we bring any paper talismans with us?
> Are there any drawers in this room this doll could fit in?
> Failing that, are there any closets in this room?
> Nope!
> No drawers big enough for a doll but there is a large closet.
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> Does the door to this room have a lock?
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> Does the door to this room have a lock?
> There's a rod that can slide into the door frame to keep it shut.
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> What material does this stupid doll appear to be made out of? Wood, straw, something else?
> Get out of bed while maintain our death grip on her.
> Walk over to the door, open it with our free hand, and fling the doll out of our room as hard as we reasonably can.
> Then shut the door and slide that locking rod.
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> What material does this stupid doll appear to be made out of? Wood, straw, something else?
> Get out of bed while maintain our death grip on her.
> Walk over to the door, open it with our free hand, and fling the doll out of our room as hard as we reasonably can.
> Then shut the door and slide that locking rod.
> Mostly wooden with a few metallic parts.
> Iris punches down on your hand as you throw the doll out of the room and shut the door behind you, breathing a sigh of relief.
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> Well, we're up. Might as well go through our morning routine of getting ready.
> Ponder our opinion of Seija as we do.
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> Well, we're up. Might as well go through our morning routine of getting ready.
> Ponder our opinion of Seija as we do.
> After getting dressed you take a moment to think about Seija while straightening your hair at the mirror. You find her a little suspicious... A new face popping up and during an incident? You know she's a friend of the Inchling princess but still how come you haven't heard of her? At least she was kind enough to lend you a room for the night while Iris fixed the damage done by that good for nothing ghost!
> Speaking of rooms, the Inchling princess lives in quite a mansion! You're sure they wouldn't notice a few spoons or plates going missing...
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> Seija's clearly been trying to make moves on us...hmm.
> How attractive do we find her?
> Is there anything in this room that looks worth taking?
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> Seija's clearly been trying to make moves on us...hmm.
> How attractive do we find her?
> Is there anything in this room that looks worth taking?
> She's certainly tried ... you have to admit it's kind of cute for a Youkai.
> Not love-at-first-sight attractive but she's good looking nonetheless.
> You'd take the whole room if you could! Perhaps it's worth checking the closet?
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> Sure! Have a look in the closet once we've put ourselves together.
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> Sure! Have a look in the closet once we've put ourselves together.
> Large Closet:
>> Mirror - Mirror mirror on the wall- no you're not doing that!
>> Fur Coats - They look warm and fuzzy!
>> Dress Shoes - You can feel the blisters forming already...
>> Sewing machine - If only you knew how to actually use one!
>> Trunk - Likely locked
>> Old Portraits - Stacked near the bottom, too dark to tell who they belong to.
>> Bucket - Does what it says on the tin!
>> Alarm Clock Radio - The numbers 7:45 glow in pale red with a small dot near "AM".
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> Nick a pair of dress shoes. We may not wear them, but they'll look nice around the place!
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> Mostly wooden with a few metallic parts.
> Iris punches down on your hand as you throw the doll out of the room and shut the door behind you, breathing a sigh of relief.
> Nick a pair of dress shoes. We may not wear them, but they'll look nice around the place!
> Make a promise to ourselves,and do keep it, to make a request to our host about "what we are nicking or willing to nick".
> Silently Scoot over to the door where Iris should have "landed"" and auscultate.
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> Nick a pair of dress shoes. We may not wear them, but they'll look nice around the place!
> You slip them into your sleeve! No one will notice these gone!
> Minigame Begin: Reimu's Gold Rush!
>> Score: 320$
> Make a promise to ourselves,and do keep it, to make a request to our host about "what we are nicking or willing to nick".
> Silently Scoot over to the door where Iris should have "landed"" and auscultate.
> You peek outside for Iris and find her gone ... good riddance!
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> Check ourselves out in the mirror to make sure we're okay.
> Then pack up our belongings via sleeve.
> ...And nick one of the fur coats while we're at it.
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> Check ourselves out in the mirror to make sure we're okay.
> Then pack up our belongings via sleeve.
> ...And nick one of the fur coats while we're at it.
> "Looking good!" you tell your other self in the mirror!
> Already packed!
> This will come in handy if Iris' rebuilt Hakurei Shrine is just as drafty as Suika's...
> Reimu's Gold Rush score: 1,520$
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> Ergh...we can't be too greedy right now...don't want to get caught. Odds are good we can come back here more if that horned youkai falls in love with us anyway; we can gradually take more stuff and be less likely to get caught that way!
> Speaking of that horned youkai, knock on her door. We need a guide to get anywhere around here!
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> Ergh...we can't be too greedy right now...don't want to get caught. Odds are good we can come back here more if that horned youkai falls in love with us anyway; we can gradually take more stuff and be less likely to get caught that way!
> Rags to riches indeed!
> Speaking of that horned youkai, knock on her door. We need a guide to get anywhere around here!
> Now that the annoying doll is gone you knock on Seija's door. ...And knock again louder since you get no answer.
> The door bursts open almost knocking you out in the process and said horned Youkai spits out a venomous "What now!?" before realizing who's in front of her and turning red in the face, embarrassed.
> "S-sorry that s-stupid doll has been bothering me all morning!" she hurriedly explains.
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> "You too, huh? You gotta chuck her real good! It's all in the wrist."
> Pantomime a throwing motion while speaking.
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> "You too, huh? You gotta chuck her real good! It's all in the wrist."
> Pantomime a throwing motion while speaking.
> You almost get carried away by the motions and toss Seija across the hall!
> Nervously the Youkai laughs "Shinmyoumaru would have our heads if she saw an Amanojaku shaped hole in the wall..."
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> What is our opinion of this youkai checking on our mood and emotional energy last night? Did we appreciate the gesture? Did we take it to be her sucking up for some reason? Maybe something else?
> Look apologetic.
> "S-sorry! Sorry! Force of habit. You know how it is."
> "Anyway, do we need to do that swap thing again for me to go home? Not that I want to leave immediately, just that we could set it up now if you wanted."
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> You almost get carried away by the motions and toss Seija across the hall!
> Nervously the Youkai laughs "Shinmyoumaru would have our heads if she saw an Amanojaku shaped hole in the wall..."
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> Ask : "O,should Shinmyoumaru be bothered if I asked her to gift me some things,which would be useful for me, from here?
> ... Where is Shinmyoumaru,by the way?Could she have been woken up by Iris as well?"
> ... where has Iris ended up too for that matter since she is not in the room-point at the room- I have thrown her in earlier...
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> Ask : "O,hould Shinmyoumaru be bothered if I asked her to gift me some things,which would be useful for me, from here?
> ... Where is Shinmyoumaru,by the way?Could she have been woken up by Iris as well?"
> ... where has Iris ended up too for that matter since she is not in the room-point at the room- I have thrown her in earlier...
//If you don't mind, I'm going to annotate this to be more in-character with Reimu.
> Taking advantage of the seemingly charmed amanojaku, ask, "Hey, how much would you care if some things around here were to... disappear?"
>"Also, is the inchling around? And do you think Iris would now be pestering her?" Furrow our eyebrows to make an aggressively annoyed face, "I have a thing or two I need to give her..."
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> Let's actually not ask anything about gifts or disappearing items or anything like that! The youkai knows how our sleeves work and will surely get suspicious of us if we talk about that sort of thing!
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> What is our opinion of this youkai checking on our mood and emotional energy last night? Did we appreciate the gesture? Did we take it to be her sucking up for some reason? Maybe something else?
> You appreciated the gesture, though there might be an ulterior motive behind it. You'd like to know more about her too, especially about all this ... wealth surrounding you. How could this exist in Gensokyo and without you knowing about it!?
> ... Where is Shinmyoumaru,by the way?Could she have been woken up by Iris as well?"
> ... where has Iris ended up too for that matter since she is not in the room-point at the room- I have thrown her in earlier...
> "I sure hope Iris isn't bothering the princess..." she says nervously
>"Also, is the inchling around? And do you think Iris would now be pestering her?" Furrow our eyebrows to make an aggressively annoyed face, "I have a thing or two I need to give her..."
> "Inchling!? Peasants shall refer to the princess by her proper titles!" she half jokes
> She gestures down the hallway "Upstairs, and remember to knock if you don't want to get lectured on manners!"
> Look apologetic.
> "S-sorry! Sorry! Force of habit. You know how it is."
> "Anyway, do we need to do that swap thing again for me to go home? Not that I want to leave immediately, just that we could set it up now if you wanted."
> Reminding her of something with your request she answers "Yes, on it!" before swapping places with you and running off down the hallway.
> Let's actually not ask anything about gifts or disappearing items or anything like that! The youkai knows how our sleeves work and will surely get suspicious of us if we talk about that sort of thing!
> Indeed, you're not in the mood for a morning danmaku encounter!
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> Current quests
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> Current quests
> Main Quest:
>> Defeat Iris (and whoever is behind her)
> Side objectives:
>> Investigate the puppeteer for connection to Iris
>> Figure out more about this mysterious Seija Youkai, making her appearance as an incident occurs? Suspicious!
>> Steal everything! ...Maybe not everything but enough to ascend the lower rungs of the economic ladder!
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> "Don't run too far off! Don't forget I can send you back to the shed immediately!"
> Glance inside Seija's room. Anything immediately obvious as worth pilfering?
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> "Don't run too far off! Don't forget I can send you back to the shed immediately!"
> She turns around and tells you "Oh right, I forgot about that..." before tracing a circle with her finger in the air, gesturing for you to make a portal.
> Glance inside Seija's room. Anything immediately obvious as worth pilfering?
> From the quick look you got while she ran off you didn't see anything immediately obvious. Then again there is a matching closet in this room that might have something worth "borrowing" inside.
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> Do we need to do anything special to activate the portal from our sleeve interior to the shed? Or is it just passively active at all times?
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> Do we need to do anything special to activate the portal from our sleeve interior to the shed? Or is it just passively active at all times?
> You can just cast the spell with a flick of your hand. It doesn't even have to be in your sleeve! You're just used to hiding it there as to be discrete about the fact Yukari finally taught you how to open portals!
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> Hmm...let's play interested for now, to try to keep her close to us.
> Walk toward Seija while activating the portal to our shed in our sleeve as usual.
> Hold our portal-sleeved arm out toward Seija so she can climb in.
> "Be careful going through. You don't want to fall and bonk your head or something."
> If Seija enters our sleeve, once she's in up to her torso, reach our other hand over, grab her butt, and give her a gentle squeeze.
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> Hmm...let's play interested for now, to try to keep her close to us.
> Walk toward Seija while activating the portal to our shed in our sleeve as usual.
> Hold our portal-sleeved arm out toward Seija so she can climb in.
> Seija can't actually fit if the portal is in your sleeve! You had to open a person-sized portal last time too... (Not that Seija saw it, being disoriented from stepping through)
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> She did get curious about the contents of our sleeve the first time we did this in front of her, though, and she ended up sticking at least some of her body through our sleeve to peek through the portal...could she not fit all the way through that way?
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> She did get curious about the contents of our sleeve the first time we did this in front of her, though, and she ended up sticking at least some of her body through our sleeve to peek through the portal...could she not fit all the way through that way?
> She just poked her head through
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> Hmm...let's play interested for now, to try to keep her close to us.
> Walk toward Seija while activating a portal to the shed for her, creating it close enough that we can easily reach it with our hands.
> "Be careful going through, as usual."
> Once Seija is about to step through, reach a hand over, grab her butt, and give her a gentle squeeze.
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> Hmm...let's play interested for now, to try to keep her close to us.
> What's that saying keep your friends close and your enemies closer? Wait no! You're jumping to conclusions again, just because someone's new doesn't mean they're the mastermind. What's that other saying, innocent unless proven otherwise? Yes, you're just investigating... nothing more!
> Walk toward Seija while activating a portal to the shed for her, creating it close enough that we can easily reach it with our hands.
> "Be careful going through, as usual."
> Once Seija is about to step through, reach a hand over, grab her butt, and give her a gentle squeeze.
> Seija steps through, this time more careful about getting disoriented.
> Ouch! Your hand got slapped!
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> Ack!
> Shake it out a little bit to soothe the discomfort.
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> Ack!
> Shake it out a little bit to soothe the discomfort.
> What's that saying keep your friends close and your enemies closer? Wait no! You're jumping to conclusions again, just because someone's new doesn't mean they're the mastermind. What's that other saying, innocent unless proven otherwise? Yes, you're just investigating... nothing more!
> Seija steps through, this time more careful about getting disoriented.
> Ouch! Your hand got slapped!
> But before that, do Apologise humbly and sincerely for this untoward faux pas...
> Holy Heaven,.. what came over us...?
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> Ack!
> Shake it out a little bit to soothe the discomfort.
> The discomfort fades quickly, perhaps it was only a light swat.
> But before that, do Apologise humbly and sincerely for this untoward faux pas...
> Holy Heaven,.. what came over us...?
> You poke your head through the portal to apologize but before you can get a word in the Youkai snaps her finger (for dramatic effect) and swaps places with you!
> Seija places her hand on a mallet hanging from her waist, as if trying to keep it close and scolds you: "Times are tough but you'll have to try harder to pickpocket me of all people!"
> You hear a bang as the Youkai disappears into the portal and you can't help but snicker at the thought of her bumping into something again!
> Knowledge obtained:
>> Mysterious Mallet - A mallet Seija keeps on her waist and is very protective of it.
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> Mmm, that could have been worse...
> Where are we at present?
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> Mmm, that could have been worse...
> Where are we at present?
> Lucky!
> The only place you know how to open a portal to; the storage shed to the side of your house.
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> Let's head out of here and inspect our repaired home, then.
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> Let's head out of here and inspect our repaired home, then.
> You step out and see ... the Hakurei Shrine, good as new! Your oni helper is sweeping leaves off the path, happily humming a familiar tune. Noticing your arrival she stops and runs over "Iris finished repairs at sunrise, have you learned anything about the inchling princess and her Youkai friend? Is there something I can help with?"
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> "I learned they're loaded! And that that youkai is really interested in me for some reason. It's kinda weird, but also kinda endearing. You know?"
> "How do things look in there?"
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//Real quick, I just wanted to say something. I would like to thank those who have contributed to this RP thread. When I discovered MotK, this was one of my first exposures to fan content. The more I read this, the more engaged I got. It was kind of disappointing to see it go silent for a year, but I didn't know how to go along with the danmaku battle, so I stayed back. It was very nice to see this started again, so thank you for the people who contributed. And sorry for being so sappy lol (^^;
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> "I learned they're loaded! And that that youkai is really interested in me for some reason. It's kinda weird, but also kinda endearing. You know?"
> "Another Youkai smitten by the Wonderful Shrine Maiden of Paradise?" she laughs
> "How do things look in there?"
> The oni points at your house "Iris gotten the place looking even better than it was before..." with a hint of disappointment
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> 'Another' youkai? How many youkai are chasing our tail, so to speak?
> Frown a bit.
> "Why do you sound like you don't like that?"
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> 'Another' youkai? How many youkai are chasing our tail, so to speak?
> Well the masterminds behind every incident so far can't seem to leave you alone, popping up at the Hakurei Shrine uninvited for tea, picnics or friendly danmaku matches!
> Frown a bit.
> "Why do you sound like you don't like that?"
> She crosses her arms "Because I can't brag about how my version was better than every other anymore!"
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> Sigh with a chuckle.
> "Oh, don't be like that. You're fine."
> Ruffle the oni's hair.
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> Sigh with a chuckle.
> "Oh, don't be like that. You're fine."
> Ruffle the oni's hair.
> She pouts and quickly tries to straighten her hair before wishing you good luck on your investigations today!
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> "Thanks!"
> Have a look inside!
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> "Thanks!"
> Have a look inside!
> She mentions "I'll be away for lunch at the village bar to have a few drinks with Yuugi and catch up on what's going on underground!"
> You head inside and take a look around.
> Spotless, impressive, even the drafty floor was fixed! What's more the kitchen looks stocked!
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> She mentions "I'll be away for lunch at the village bar to have a few drinks with Yuugi and catch up on what's going on underground!"
> You head inside and take a look around.
> Spotless, impressive, even the drafty floor was fixed! What's more the kitchen looks stocked!
> Examine more closely the repairs and,especiaaly,the well-stocked kitchen.
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> Examine more closely the repairs and,especiaaly,the well-stocked kitch
> Everything appears to be in order... You give the cupboards a firm tap ... just to make sure everything doesn't (comically) fall apart. Which thankfully it doesn't!
> There's various types of grain in sacks underneath the countertop, along with different types of tea in the cupboards and a new barrel of Oni Slayer with a couple bottles on top of it.
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> Any secret stashes anywhere we need to check to make sure they haven't been meddled with?
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> Any secret stashes anywhere we need to check to make sure they haven't been meddled with?
> You slide open the last kitchen drawer only to find your charge card and pocket telephone missing!
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> ...
> ...Oh hell.
> Does Suika know about those?
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> ...
> ...Oh hell.
> Does Suika know about those?
> She might've stumbled upon them while preparing a meal, they aren't exactly hidden being in a kitchen drawer. You've never actually explained what they are though. Only Yukari and Rinnosuke know about them since they helped you obtain them and also explained how they function.
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> What's the pink-haired nag that wants to be our mom really badly up to these days? Have we seen her recently?
> Dash around the grounds to see if Suika has actually left yet.
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> What's the pink-haired nag that wants to be our mom really badly up to these days? Have we seen her recently?
> Lady Yuyuko? She makes her appearance regularly along with her assistant (actually chef) Youmu to discuss the recent gossip in Gensokyo over lunch or dinner. Last time she lectured you on the lack of variation in your diet. Something about vitamins and minerals? You remember those terms being mentioned at school but it kind of went in the one ear and out the other...
> Dash around the grounds to see if Suika has actually left yet.
> You sprint outside to find an empty courtyard.
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> Lady Yuyuko? She makes her appearance regularly along with her assistant (actually chef) Youmu to discuss the recent gossip in Gensokyo over lunch or dinner. Last time she lectured you on the lack of variation in your diet. Something about vitamins and minerals? You remember those terms being mentioned at school but it kind of went in the one ear and out the other...
//I believe Kilgamayan was talking about Kasen. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong though.
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//I believe Kilgamayan was talking about Kasen. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong though.
//It's entirely possible the answer is still an accurate reflection of where Reimu's thoughts go, depending on her view of Kasen (or if she even remembers Kasen exists when she's not around).
> What about the other pink-haired nag? The one with the double buns and the injured arm.
> Growl in anger.
> "Iris! Get your ass out here yesterday!"
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//It's entirely possible the answer is still an accurate reflection of where Reimu's thoughts go, depending on her view of Kasen (or if she even remembers Kasen exists when she's not around).
> What about the other pink-haired nag? The one with the double buns and the injured arm.
> The self-proclaimed great sage of Gensokyo? She used to visit a lot more often when you were younger. Looking back you believe her motives were mostly check up on your shrine maiden training... but she always brought treats you'd otherwise never get to have! When you were little she'd come up with a different story every time you'd ask why her arm was wrapped, with each tale becoming for far-fetched than the last!
> Growl in anger.
> "Iris! Get your ass out here yesterday!"
> Five Iris dolls wearing shiny yellow hats appear out of seemingly nowhere, one holding a hammer, the other holding a few nails, the other holding a saw and the last two holding stacks of roof shingles.
> In unison they say "Puppet Construction Works r-reporting for duty!"
> The one holding the nails exclaims "We outbid any and all competitors!"
> The one holding the hammer continues "Another project successfully delivered on time!"
> The one holding the saw takes out a piece of paper and starts cutting it in half "We slash prices in half (literally!)"
> The two holding the shingles yank the paper out of her hands "No you dork! Those are actual receipts, that'll void the warranty!"
> The doll holding the nails nervously scratches the back of her head "T-the total cost was 80 thous- wait we need a better unit of measurement..."
> After pondering for a moment she nervously says "45 gold ounce coins!"
> The one holding the saw cheerfully says "Which we got for free! Thanks to that miracle golden spell card we found!" which causes the other four to stare daggers at her.
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> Is our charge card yellow?
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> Is our charge card yellow?
> It's a metallic yellow which sparkles under the right light.
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> Put on a fake smile in the hopes the Irises (Irii?) don't think it's fake.
> "Oh! That's lucky for you. Where'd you find it?"
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> Put on a fake smile in the hopes the Irises (Irii?) don't think it's fake.
> "Oh! That's lucky for you. Where'd you find it?"
> They nervously look at each other, apparently at a loss of what to say...
> The one holding the saw is cautiously eyeing something behind you. The other dolls realize and elbow her in the stomach to keep you from figuring it out.
> The one holding the nails explains "Re-reusing existing materials is fair game! What's the saying? ... reduce, reuse, recycle! Therefore anything we found inside the shrine we put to good use!" the others nod repeatedly in agreement
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> Glance behind us for anything suspect.
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> Glance behind us for anything suspect.
> It's just the kitchen cabinets, nothing out of the ordinary.
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> Is the drawer we kept our charge card in over therE?
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> Is the drawer we kept our charge card in over therE?
> Indeed it is...
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> "Oh, most certainly! But you need to be careful, you know? It would be bad if you stole someone's money when they already didn't have a lot of it and it wasn't their fault the repairs were needed in the first place, yeah?"
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> "Oh, most certainly! But you need to be careful, you know? It would be bad if you stole someone's money when they already didn't have a lot of it and it wasn't their fault the repairs were needed in the first place, yeah?"
> They all look away nervously "Y-yeah... you could use a few donations"
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> Smile wider.
> "Yeah! I sure could! Of course, not that that is related to what we're discussing, because it's not like you all took my money, right?"
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> Smile wider.
> "Yeah! I sure could! Of course, not that that is related to what we're discussing, because it's not like you all took my money, right?"
> The doll with the nails goes on to ramble about "realized" and "unrealized" income, virtual assets and how certain expenses can be "written off" leaving the other 4 to stare in awe.
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> Is any of what she's spewing a guarantee that our money will be returned?
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> Is any of what she's spewing a guarantee that our money will be returned?
> You could interpret it as such.
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> "...I trust that all means that any of my money that was spent without asking me will be reimbursed."
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> "...I trust that all means that any of my money that was spent without asking me will be reimbursed."
> They all nod repeatedly before running off in five different directions.
> The one holding the nails pauses for a moment and explains "We returned it in the box out front..."
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> Are we still interested in checking out the vampire mansion library today, like that youkai suggested she wanted to do?
> "Great!"
> Head to where the donation box is and have a look inside.
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> Are we still interested in checking out the vampire mansion library today, like that youkai suggested she wanted to do?
> Yes, hopefully you can meet up with her!
> "Great!"
> Head to where the donation box is and have a look inside.
> There's a golden card inside alongside a portable telephone!
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> Exhale in relief.
> Retrieve those from the box.
> Have a look through our phone's history and contacts to see if the Iris Squad messed with it.
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> Exhale in relief.
> Retrieve those from the box.
> Have a look through our phone's history and contacts to see if the Iris Squad messed with it.
> Crisis averted!
> You press the green button and get the recent calls log. 2 calls were placed within the last day and one was received ... she must've forgotten to clear it! How careless...
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> Who were the calls placed to?
> Is there any convenient way to check recent charge card transactions?
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> Who were the calls placed to?
> They are not in your contacts so all you see is a string of numbers. One of them is 4 digits and the other is much longer. The received call was from a different 4 digit number.
> Is there any convenient way to check recent charge card transactions?
> You'd could speak with the bank teller via the telephone however last time you tried to do this in Gensokyo a voice said 'this number doesn't exist'.
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> How easily can we leave Gensokyo and get to a place where the phone works?
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> Yes, hopefully you can meet up with her!
> There's ahrt golden card inside alongside a portable telephone!
> What does the " golden card " look and feel like ? What is written on it ?
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> How easily can we leave Gensokyo and get to a place where the phone works?
> You could travel to the border and where everyone else just experiences the same landscape repeating endlessly within a thin mist you'll eventually see the outside world version of the Hakurei Shrine emerge from the mist.
> You could also just ask miss Yukari and Lady Yuyuko to go out on an excursion, though they'll certainly want to join you for an activity they refer to as "shopping therapy".
> What does the " golden card " look and feel like ? What is written on it ?
> The material it's made out of feels unlike anything normal spell cards are made of. It actually reminds you of a certain set of plates and "silverware" Rinnosuke sells in his shop made of something called "Bakelite".
> On the front there are 16 numbers, your name and an expiration date almost 10 years into the future. The text protrudes slightly upwards to assist in making imprints. On the back is your signature next to another three numbers and a thick dark brown strip going from side to side.
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> That horned youkai took about an hour before she swapped us to her place, so that's probably about how long it'll take her to get back here. How long would the trip to the border take?
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> That horned youkai took about an hour before she swapped us to her place, so that's probably about how long it'll take her to get back here. How long would the trip to the border take?
> It'd be two days worth of flying considering your flying is only barely faster than your running.
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> Oof, that's way too long.
> ...How did those dolls access this card, then? It can't be used here in Gensokyo, can it?
> Well, whatever. Get back into our regular home routine while waiting for that horned youkai to show up.
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> Oof, that's way too long.
> ...How did those dolls access this card, then? It can't be used here in Gensokyo, can it?
> How did they use the card? Good question...
> Well, whatever. Get back into our regular home routine while waiting for that horned youkai to show up.
> You decide to sweep the patches of leaves Suika missed to clear your mind, though the question of how Iris used the card gnaws at your mind... It's as if your intuition is onto something but your mind either doesn't like the answer or finds it too far fetched to entertain the possibility. Over two hours pass before Seija finally shows up.
> She explains "Couldn't get away from the princess, she can be quite needy when she wakes up..."
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> "I get that. Did she come with you?"
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> "I get that. Did she come with you?"
> "No, she mentioned she had some things to finish back home."
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> "Huh. Well, it is what it is. Shall we?"
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> "Huh. Well, it is what it is. Shall we?"
> She smiles and nods before the two of you begin walking down the Hakurei Shrine steps.
> You are now Seija, the rebellious Amanojaku;!
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> What's our current status?
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> What's our current status?
> You feel refreshed after a good nights sleep! In terms of magical resources ypu believe you could do one or two swaps.
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> Is the Princess's spy friend still tiny and out there running reconnaissance?
> "So how'd things look here? Place seems pretty fixed at a glance."
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> Is the Princess's spy friend still tiny and out there running reconnaissance?
> Yes, come to think of it you never mentioned where to meet up after her little mission... oops! You could undo the swaps now though you've no idea where the Princess will be sent to, as it depends on where Mokou is. You'd end up back at the Shining Needle Castle and could get back to the Hakurei Shrine very quickly if you let yourself fall instead of fly down.
> "So how'd things look here? Place seems pretty fixed at a glance."
> She waves her hand in a circle towards the shrine "Iris finished all the repairs, she claims it's as good as new..." before looking away, pondering perhaps whether to ask you something or not.
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> "Hmm? You look and sound a bit uncertain about that..."
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> "Hmm? You look and sound a bit uncertain about that..."
> She eyes you cautiously before looking away "Silly Youkai don't know when it's best to to pry... But I guess you won't rest until you figure it out."
> Worried Reimu continues "The materials Iris used to repair the shrine... She was somehow able to obtain them from the outside world. It takes two days to fly to the border and even then only a Hakurei maiden can cross it. How did she get it done so quickly? To think we underestimated her..."
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> Are we capable of crossing the border, that we're aware?
> Narrow our eyes and frown.
> "Well, that's incredibly suspicious. The list of people that can cross the border isn't very long."
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> Are we capable of crossing the border, that we're aware?
> You've never tried so you wouldn't know
> Narrow our eyes and frown.
> "Well, that's incredibly suspicious. The list of people that can cross the border isn't very long."
> "I wish not to suspect any one of them!" she snaps, a hint of sadness in her voice
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> "Hm. Well, it's certainly possible that it's someone you don't know about yet."
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> "Hm. Well, it's certainly possible that it's someone you don't know about yet."
> "I sure hope it is..." she whispers as you continue walking along the Youkai Forest path towards the Scarlet Devil Mansion.
> As you turn a corner in the path you spot a blonde Youkai with a dark dress approaching on the path.
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> Do we recognize this person?
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> Do we recognize this person?
> You believe her name is Rumia?
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> Keep half an eye on her approach, but don't focus on her. Other people exist and can use this path, after all.
> "Well. It's a useful piece of information, but it's still only one piece of information. Definitely keep it if mind, but don't worry that pretty little head of yours over things you can't reasonably try to counteract until you know more."
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> Keep half an eye on her approach, but don't focus on her. Other people exist and can use this path, after all.
> She happily walks past you, carefree as ever.
> "Well. It's a useful piece of information, but it's still only one piece of information. Definitely keep it if mind, but don't worry that pretty little head of yours over things you can't reasonably try to counteract until you know more."
> She appears to lighten up a little and teases "After all it could be you and the inchling princess..."
> As you continue the forest clears revealing the shores of Misty Lake. Small waves steadily cascade along the sandy beach.
> The shrine maiden points somewhere across the lake. "We can't see the mansion from here but it's on a small peninsula roughly in that direction."
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> Nod.
> "Alright. Anything I need to know other than 'the librarian is in there somewhere'?"
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> Nod.
> "Alright. Anything I need to know other than 'the librarian is in there somewhere'?"
> "We'll just ask at the door for the librarian and they'll let her know we're there."
> She hops into the air and hovers over the waves, beckoning you to follow.
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> Hop up and follow in the air!
> "Oh, right, that reminds me...I kinda borrowed something from your kitchen yesterday. I was using it to demonstrate some stuff to the librarian."
> Pull out the coin and show it to the red-white (butv do NOT hold it out to her like we're offering it to her).
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> Hop up and follow in the air!
> "Oh, right, that reminds me...I kinda borrowed something from your kitchen yesterday. I was using it to demonstrate some stuff to the librarian."
> Pull out the coin and show it to the red-white (butv do NOT hold it out to her like we're offering it to her).
> Reimu looks at the coin and thinks aloud "Wasn't that coin in the drawer with the-" she pauses, pondering something
> In a strange tone she asks "Did anyone call?"
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> Look slightly confused.
> "'Call'? You mean, like, shout for help? I don't remember anyone doing that..."
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> Look slightly confused.
> "'Call'? You mean, like, shout for help? I don't remember anyone doing that..."
> Seemingly pleased with your answer she nods "Don't worry about it!"
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> "...If you say so."
> "Anyway, she and I might continue using it, if you're okay with that. You could watch, or even maybe join in, if you want. But if you want it back, that's fine too."
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> "...If you say so."
> "Anyway, she and I might continue using it, if you're okay with that. You could watch, or even maybe join in, if you want. But if you want it back, that's fine too."
> "I'm just making sure the vampires and the librarian aren't up to something... Clearing the usual suspects, you know?"
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> Nod.
> "As long as you're fine with it. Though, you never know, you might find it interesting enough to try~"
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> Nod.
> "As long as you're fine with it. Though, you never know, you might find it interesting enough to try~"
> Nervously she comments "I-I think I'm good, maybe some other time?"
> After some time the fog begins to clear and a large building comes into view. Built out of red clay bricks it stands imposing in the center of a small peninsula. At the gatehouse you spot a guard in a green uniform leaning back on a chair, seemingly asleep. Reimu flies past the gate and over the well-kept gardens before landing on the steps leading to the front doors.
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> Ignore that gatekeeper! Follow that shrine maiden!
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> Ignore that gatekeeper! Follow that shrine maiden!
> You land on the steps next to her just as she knocks on the door.
> A few moments later you're greeted by a fairy maid who waves for you to follow.
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> What does she look like?
> Watch the red-white to see if she goes with the maid. If she does, follow her.
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> What does she look like?
> Watch the red-white to see if she goes with the maid. If she does, follow her.
> She looks like any other nature fairy, just more elegantly dressed.
> You follow Reimu into the Foyer and down a set of stairs, where you arrive at a large and imposing double door. There's foreign writing carved along it's edge but you cannot decipher it. The fairy maid knocks a few times before flying off back upstairs. A few minutes later the doors slowly opened revealing and endless maze of shelves filled with colorful tomes and rare books.
> Patchouli greets you "Miss Seija and .. Miss Reimu?" with a hint of surprise due to the shrine maiden's presence
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> She looks like any other nature fairy, just more elegantly dressed.
> You follow Reimu into the Foyer and down a set of stairs, where you arrive at a large and imposing double door. There's foreign writing carved along it's edge but you cannot decipher it. The fairy maid knocks a few times before flying off back upstairs. A few minutes later the doors slowly opened revealing and endless maze of shelves filled with colorful tomes and rare books.
> Patchouli greets you "Miss Seija and .. Miss Reimu?" with a hint of surprise due to the shrine maiden's presence
> Greet Patchouli back.
> "I hope I am not imposing by bringing an knowledge-seeking guest on my part "
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> Greet Patchouli back.
> "I hope I am not imposing by bringing an knowledge-seeking guest on my part "
> Is that a hint of disappointment? Perhaps it's only your imagination...
> The librarian ponders something for a moment before looking at your companion and suggesting "I believe miss Remilia is expecting you today."
> Reimu attempts to protest but reluctantly agrees when it's mentioned that it concerns Iris. With the snap of a finger a small vampire-devil like doll materializes in front of Patchouli and she directs it "Please escort our guest to miss Remilia."
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> Blink.
> "Wow, there's just all sorts of dolls floating around these days, huh."
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> Blink.
> "Wow, there's just all sorts of dolls floating around these days, huh."
> The librarian chuckles as the doll leads the shrine maiden back towards the foyer.
> Patchouli explains "That's no doll, it's my familiar's ... well, familiar." as she closes (with difficulty) the library doors.
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> "Your familiar has a familiar? Impressive."
> "Well, shall we?"
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> "Your familiar has a familiar? Impressive."
> She explains "Not exactly but she can summon a smaller version of herself for assistance."
> "Well, shall we?"
> Patchouli nods and begins leading the way through the maze of bookshelves, carefully floating just a few inches off the ground as to avoid the walk. How can anyone ever find what they're looking for in these endless identical-looking aisles?
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> Can we get a good view of her butt from behind, or is her dress too loose for that?
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> Can we get a good view of her butt from behind, or is her dress too loose for that?
> It's a long gown