Maidens of the Kaleidoscope
~Beyond the Border~ => Rumia's Party Games => Topic started by: Neovereign on May 05, 2022, 04:36:57 AM
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> You are the one who's influence remains. Even now, where Gensokyo is unsure of itself, you are sure of yourself.
> A couple familiar faces, alongside a new one, have recently appeared in your world. You ought to give them a proper warm welcome, before someone else can...
> ...
> Who were you when the light of the Full Moon engulfed all of Gensokyo?
>_
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> Aya Shameimaru, the best in Gensokyo!
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>Adelind Aurum
>Sekibanki, the girl with a good head on her shoulders
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> Aya Shameimaru, the best in Gensokyo!
>Adelind Aurum
>Sekibanki, the girl with a good head on her shoulders
> Acknowledged.
> Who are you now, however?
>_
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> ... The super-tengu fusion of Aya Shameimaru, Momizi Inubashiri, Hatate Himekaidou, and Megumu Iizunamaru. We are all four of them, combined into one person.
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>Sekibanki the part time shrine maiden?
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> ... The super-tengu fusion of Aya Shameimaru, Momizi Inubashiri, Hatate Himekaidou, and Megumu Iizunamaru. We are all four of them, combined into one person.
>Sekibanki the part time shrine maiden?
Aya:
> You enjoy quite the extravagant dream...
Seki:
> Between Aya and yourself, you finally awaken, finding that you're just a head.
> Next to you is Aya, still sound asleep, and a group of fairies surrounding you.
> Obscuring your vision past the fairies are tall sunflowers...
>_
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Seki
>"Well, hell. This a fine pickle."
>Glance at the fairies
->"So is a group of fairies a flock or gang?"
>Can we feel our body or head
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Seki:
> Create a spare head.
Head:
> Settle on top of Aya's head and try connecting to her body.
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Seki
>"Well, hell. This a fine pickle."
>Glance at the fairies
->"So is a group of fairies a flock or gang?"
>Can we feel our body or head
Seki:
> Create a spare head.
Head:
> Settle on top of Aya's head and try connecting to her body.
Seki:
> "It's talking." One of the fairies speaks.
> "A gang, obviously. We aren't birds."
> "I don't like the sound of being a gang though. Can't it be something else?"
> You do not feel like your body and primary head is conscious.
> You try, but can't create another head. Given you are just a head, and don't see your body anywhere...
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Seki:
> Settle on top of Aya's head and try connecting to her body.
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Seki
>"I leaning towards flock as in butterflies. Does a troupe of fairies work better for you?"
>What can we see
->Can we see anything specific to the garden of the sun
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Seki:
> Settle on top of Aya's head and try connecting to her body.
Seki
>"I leaning towards flock as in butterflies. Does a troupe of fairies work better for you?"
>What can we see
->Can we see anything specific to the garden of the sun
Seki:
> "What's a troupe?"
> Aside from fairies and sunflowers, nothing gives you any other evidence to location.
> You try to connect to Aya's body, connecting for just moments before you disconnect already.
>_
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Seki:
> Try connecting to Aya's body again, and this time make a concentrated effort to maintain the connection.
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Seki
>"A troupe is a group that puts on a play."
>Before connecting try making our head look like Aya's
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Seki:
> Try connecting to Aya's body again, and this time make a concentrated effort to maintain the connection.
>Before connecting try making our head look like Aya's
> If we are unable to maintain a connection to Aya's body even after these attempts, reposition ourselves so we're next to her head instead of on top of it, extend some neck downward (one as long as her neck) so that the bottom of our neck comes into contact with the top of her torso, and then try connecting ourselves to her body in a maintainable way.
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Seki:
> Try connecting to Aya's body again, and this time make a concentrated effort to maintain the connection.
Seki
>"A troupe is a group that puts on a play."
>Before connecting try making our head look like Aya's
Seki:
> If we are unable to maintain a connection to Aya's body even after these attempts, reposition ourselves so we're next to her head instead of on top of it, extend some neck downward (one as long as her neck) so that the bottom of our neck comes into contact with the top of her torso, and then try connecting ourselves to her body in a maintainable way.
Seki:
> "A play? We don't use puppets though."
> "Or do any performances. I think."
> You try again, but it still doesn't stick for long.
> You can't tell if you look like Aya or not, due to not being able to see yourself well.
> You reposition yourself with care and try another way, concentrating on staying...
> It sticks for a few more seconds, but still ends the same.
>_
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Seki:
> Try connecting to Aya's body via our neck again.
> In the few seconds of control we have, have Aya yank both sides of her mouth open with her hands, as far as it'll reasonably go.
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Seki
>"Ah, but life is a play, the world a stage, with every soul the lead in their own work."
>Try fusing with Aya and producing a head before being rejected
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Seki:
> Try connecting to Aya's body via our neck again.
> In the few seconds of control we have, have Aya yank both sides of her mouth open with her hands, as far as it'll reasonably go.
Seki
>"Ah, but life is a play, the world a stage, with every soul the lead in their own work."
>Try fusing with Aya and producing a head before being rejected
Seki:
> You can't decide on what to do with Aya in your next attempt, thus, you get nothing done before separating from her again.
> "We can make a play with her, I bet." One of the fairies picks up Aya's arm.
> "At least until she wakes up." A few seem to agree to the idea, also lifting her.
>_
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Seki:
> Try connecting to Aya's body via our neck again.
> In the few seconds of control we have, have Aya yank both sides of her mouth open with her hands, as far as it'll reasonably go.
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Seki
> Try connecting to Aya's body via our neck again.
> In the few seconds of control we have, have Aya yank both sides of her mouth open with her hands, as far as it'll reasonably go.
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Seki:
> Try connecting to Aya's body via our neck again.
> In the few seconds of control we have, have Aya yank both sides of her mouth open with her hands, as far as it'll reasonably go.
Seki
> Try connecting to Aya's body via our neck again.
> In the few seconds of control we have, have Aya yank both sides of her mouth open with her hands, as far as it'll reasonably go.
Seki:
> You try again, moving Aya's hands.
> She does open wide, but you're unable to do much with it, as you're booted out yet again.
> You wonder if she'll wake from this pain yet or not.
>_
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Seki:
> Did Aya's mouth stay stretched open after we got booted?
> If so, say to the fairies: "Hey, look how wide her mouth opens. You could probably move her around more easily if you go inside her through there."
> Try fusing with Aya and producing a head before being rejected.
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Seki
>"Just like a puppet or costume."
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Seki:
> Examine the tengu's chest. How do we, as a head, compare to her chest in size?
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Seki:
> Did Aya's mouth stay stretched open after we got booted?
> If so, say to the fairies: "Hey, look how wide her mouth opens. You could probably move her around more easily if you go inside her through there."
> Try fusing with Aya and producing a head before being rejected.
Seki
>"Just like a puppet or costume."
Seki:
> Examine the tengu's chest. How do we, as a head, compare to her chest in size?
Seki:
> It did not, hence not being able to do much with it.
> You try once more to connect to Aya and this time, try to make another head.
> Your head just disconnects as usual. Though this time, of your own effort. You don't know if it still would've booted you regardless, but you'd believe so.
> Your're not sure, but you think her chest is bigger than your head?
>_
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Seki:
> "Hey, did you all see how wide her mouth opened when she pulled on it? You could probably move her around more easily if you go inside her through there. Just like she was a puppet, or a costume."
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Seki
>"Do you know how the two of us arrived in the garden of the sun?"
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Seki:
> "Hey, did you all see how wide her mouth opened when she pulled on it? You could probably move her around more easily if you go inside her through there. Just like she was a puppet, or a costume."
Seki
>"Do you know how the two of us arrived in the garden of the sun?"
Seki:
> "No. We just found you lying here."
> One of the fairies pulls on Aya's mouth, before exclaiming "She's right. Hey, let's find out how wide it goes."
> You have a bad feeling about this...
>_
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Seki:
> "Ah, don't pull her too wide. You don't want to rip your brand new costume, right? Just wide enough to get inside is fine."
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Seki
>"Be careful with her."
>Do the fairies feel wrong
>Does anything feel wrong like before we were mooned?
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Seki:
> "Ah, don't pull her too wide. You don't want to rip your brand new costume, right? Just wide enough to get inside is fine."
Seki
>"Be careful with her."
>Do the fairies feel wrong
>Does anything feel wrong like before we were mooned?
Seki:
> "Well we have to see how far it goes."
> "Yeah. We just have to." The fairies reason, as two float on opposite sides, starting to pull Aya's mouth open.
> No. There's no "wrong" sensation anymore.
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Seki
>"At least stop when you have to put effort into pulling. You wouldn't like it if someone tore your cheeks of, would you?"
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Seki
>"At least stop when you have to put effort into pulling. You wouldn't like it if someone tore your cheeks of, would you?"
Seki:
> "You want us to try something, then you don't want us to?"
> "Well we're done listening to you change your mind anyways. Especially since you only have one and we have a lot."
> The fairies start pulling...
Aya:
> You awaken in a jolt of pain, feeling like your head was about to split open. What the heck are people doing to you?!
> Fairies nearby seem to scatter away from you in response to your awakening.
> You appear to be in the middle of the Garden of the Sun. Aside from Sekibanki, your comrades are absent.
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Aya:
> Scramble upright as quickly as possible.
> Then hightail it after those fairies at something near our top speed, scooping up as many fairies as we can get to, before returning to this starting spot.
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Sekibanki
>After Aya grabs the fairies give them a sad look
>"Morning, Aya."
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Aya:
> Scramble upright as quickly as possible.
> Then hightail it after those fairies at something near our top speed, scooping up as many fairies as we can get to, before returning to this starting spot.
Sekibanki
>After Aya grabs the fairies give them a sad look
>"Morning, Aya."
Aya:
> You dart around, grabbing hold of the fairies. There's a bit of difficulty in moving around, but wind actually being present and lively makes up for it.
> You stand with two arms full of fairies. About three or so each.
> "Hands off! Or we'll call the Strongest on you!" One of them warns.
Seki:
> You give your good mornings to Aya. At least, it seems like it's finally morning.
>_
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Aya:
> How large is the head compared to our chest?
> How short/tall are the fairies compared to us? Knee height, waist height, shoulder height, something else?
> "So I wake up feeling like something was trying to rip my head in half, and the first thing I see is you lot of miscreants scrambling everywhere. What's going on here?"
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Aya:
> How large is the head compared to our chest?
> How short/tall are the fairies compared to us? Knee height, waist height, shoulder height, something else?
> "So I wake up feeling like something was trying to rip my head in half, and the first thing I see is you lot of miscreants scrambling everywhere. What's going on here?"
Aya:
> You'd like to think that your chest is bigger.
> The fairies don't reach up to your waist, you believe.
> "We aren't miscreants! We're fairies."
> "If you let us go now, we might not call Her on you." another fairy warns. "Your weird mouth can't do a thing to Her!"
> The surrounding fairies look ready to back her up.
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Aya:
> "Weird mouth thing?"
> Blink.
> Look to the head with a bit of a frown.
> "Why do they know about that?"
Sekihead:
> "They wanted to put on a play, but bemoaned a lack of puppets. I suggested they use you as one, or as a costume, since whatever Lady Yakumo did to you seems like it would make you fit the role."
> Shrug (as much as a shoulderless head can shrug).
> "It woke you up, at least, which is what I was hoping for."
Aya:
> "...We're going to have some words later."
> Look back to the fairies.
> "Who is 'Her'?"
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Seiki
>"Figured it would help to know the limits of your new abilities."
>"Hmm, but if we don't let you go then you can't tell the strongest."
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Aya:
> "Weird mouth thing?"
> Blink.
> Look to the head with a bit of a frown.
> "Why do they know about that?"
Sekihead:
> "They wanted to put on a play, but bemoaned a lack of puppets. I suggested they use you as one, or as a costume, since whatever Lady Yakumo did to you seems like it would make you fit the role."
> Shrug (as much as a shoulderless head can shrug).
> "It woke you up, at least, which is what I was hoping for."
Aya:
> "...We're going to have some words later."
> Look back to the fairies.
> "Who is 'Her'?"
Seiki
>"Figured it would help to know the limits of your new abilities."
>"Hmm, but if we don't let you go then you can't tell the strongest."
Aya:
> "You said we were performers or something in the first place!"
> "The strongest fairy. If you say her name, she comes."
> "Yeah, so she'll come even if you don't let us go."
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//Phil Apologies if I overstepped with Seki dialogue there, but that really was why I made that suggestion to the fairies originally. I figured that, at worst, they'd actually succeed at turning a sleeping Aya into a puppet/costume in a comedic Spongebob-y way.
Aya:
> "What if she can't hear you?"
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Aya:
> "What if she can't hear you?"
Aya:
> "Did we try that yet."
> "She always comes. That's just how it is."
> "Cirnoooooo~" One of the fairies whispers. The words hit you like a slight chill.
> "See, I told you. Always." Another fairy speaks.
> The atmosphere is getting colder.
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Aya:
> Arch an eyebrow in curiosity.
> "Huh."
> Look around for that blue fairy.
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//No problem. It would have been hilarious
Seki
>Let out an exasperated sigh
->"Did she recently become a boogeyman?"
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Aya:
> Arch an eyebrow in curiosity.
> "Huh."
> Look around for that blue fairy.
//No problem. It would have been hilarious
Seki
>Let out an exasperated sigh
->"Did she recently become a boogeyman?"
Aya
> You look around for the blue fairy, spotting her in a strange outfit amongst the sunflowers. She actually came when called. You wonder if it's always, as they say it is...
> "Aya? Haven't seen you in a bit. And that flying head is with you, huh?" She questions, walking in with the cold.
> It doesn't feel like Winter, but you do feel like you could use an outfit like hers, especially with that outerwear. It looks comfortable.
> "She won't let us go!" The fairies in your arm complain.
>_
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Aya:
> Look down at the fairies.
> "Well, you all did your job in summoning someone I actually want to talk to, so you're free to go. Just ask me next time before trying to shove yourselves down my throat or rip my face off or whatever."
> Let the fairies go, (gently) grab the loose head again, and turn to Cirno.
> "It's been a while indeed. The head's with me largely out of circumstance. That's a snazzy outfit you got going there. You even more of a force of nature now?"
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Seki
>"Sekibanki."
->"What happened after that blinding light?"
>Whisper to Aya, "You should check your abilities when you get a chance."
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Aya:
> Look down at the fairies.
> "Well, you all did your job in summoning someone I actually want to talk to, so you're free to go. Just ask me next time before trying to shove yourselves down my throat or rip my face off or whatever."
> Let the fairies go, (gently) grab the loose head again, and turn to Cirno.
> "It's been a while indeed. The head's with me largely out of circumstance. That's a snazzy outfit you got going there. You even more of a force of nature now?"
Seki
>"Sekibanki."
->"What happened after that blinding light?"
>Whisper to Aya, "You should check your abilities when you get a chance."
Aya:
> You let go of the fairies and pick up the companion head. One of them blows a raspberry your way as they fly off.
> "Maybe." The ice fairy shrugs. "Gensokyo got all weird after the light. This is probably Gensokyo." She says, looking around. "It's definitely changed, at least."
>_
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Aya:
> Whisper to Sekibanki: "Sure, if you're volunteering."
> Back to Cirno.
> "No kidding. I can't imagine you'd normally be so nonchalant about either of us intruding on what appears to be Kazami's territory."
> "How long ago was that light, anyway? I don't recall falling asleep, nor do I recall being by myself outside of one head."
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Seki:
>Whisper to Aya, "Later."
->"It doesn't appear the light negatively impacted you. Would you share what you've learned about this place and who made it here?"
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Aya:
> Response whisper: "Good enough for the fairies but not for you, eh?"
> Say the above in a whimsical tone rather than an aggressive one.
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Aya:
> Whisper to Sekibanki: "Sure, if you're volunteering."
> Back to Cirno.
> "No kidding. I can't imagine you'd normally be so nonchalant about either of us intruding on what appears to be Kazami's territory."
> "How long ago was that light, anyway? I don't recall falling asleep, nor do I recall being by myself outside of one head."
Seki:
>Whisper to Aya, "Later."
->"It doesn't appear the light negatively impacted you. Would you share what you've learned about this place and who made it here?"
Aya:
> Response whisper: "Good enough for the fairies but not for you, eh?"
> Say the above in a whimsical tone rather than an aggressive one.
Aya:
> "I wasn't keeping track." Cirno says. "And I'm not worried about Yuuka. She doesn't scare me."
Seki:
> "Uhh... Things need more reason now, I think. You can't fly without a way to actually fly, like wings or something to pull you around." The fairy explains.
>_
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Aya:
> "Hm. Good to know."
> Do we have wings?
>> If so, are they visible?
>>> If they are not, make them visible and spread them out.
> "So how far have you, uh...evolved, I guess would be the best term? I'm pretty sure the Cirno I last saw wasn't able to show up anywhere at any time just from having her name spoken, nor would she have treated Kazami with outright indifference."
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Seki
>Then our body is probably asleep somewhere
>"That helps quite a bit, thank you. Were you always able to tell when someone said your name?"
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Aya:
> "Hm. Good to know."
> Do we have wings?
>> If so, are they visible?
>>> If they are not, make them visible and spread them out.
> "So how far have you, uh...evolved, I guess would be the best term? I'm pretty sure the Cirno I last saw wasn't able to show up anywhere at any time just from having her name spoken, nor would she have treated Kazami with outright indifference."
Seki
>Then our body is probably asleep somewhere
>"That helps quite a bit, thank you. Were you always able to tell when someone said your name?"
Aya:
> You do.
> You let your wings breathe.
> "It's because I'm the strongest." Cirno reasons. "The strongest fairy is fittingly a legend. I can do it now because I'm legendary."
Seki:
> You hope your body is fine...
>_
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Aya:
> Lightly toss the head in the air, to see if she can right herself and stay in the air under her own power. If it appears she can't, make sure to catch her on the way down.
> "That's...genuinely fascinating. Good for you. I honestly mean it."
> "Is there anyone else you can recommend I seek out for further information? Hakurei, Kirisame, Yakumo, Matara, anyone else we both know? I don't want to keep you from doing what you need to do as a living legend."
Sekihead:
> "Weh!"
> Try keeping ourself afloat in the air once we find ourselves there.
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Seki
>"Good on you. You should definitely do that on a Misty night."
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Aya:
> Lightly toss the head in the air, to see if she can right herself and stay in the air under her own power. If it appears she can't, make sure to catch her on the way down.
> "That's...genuinely fascinating. Good for you. I honestly mean it."
> "Is there anyone else you can recommend I seek out for further information? Hakurei, Kirisame, Yakumo, Matara, anyone else we both know? I don't want to keep you from doing what you need to do as a living legend."
Sekihead:
> "Weh!"
> Try keeping ourself afloat in the air once we find ourselves there.
Seki
>"Good on you. You should definitely do that on a Misty night."
Aya:
> You toss the head upwards. Though it tries, it seems like she only mitigates her fall slightly.
> "..." Cirno stares blankly. "I haven't actually thought to look for anyone else." She explains. "I've just been caught up by how Gensokyo changed. It's... different, outside of the Garden of the Sun."
Seki:
> "I'll think about it."
>_
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Aya:
> Does Cirno look older at all, by human standards? She certainly seems substantially more mature...
> Adopt a thoughtful look, one tinged with concern.
> "...Would you be willing to come with us? To see who else we can find and meet again? I'm beginning to think I'm going to need as much of a company of friends as I can get."
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Aya:
> Does Cirno look older at all, by human standards? She certainly seems substantially more mature...
> Adopt a thoughtful look, one tinged with concern.
> "...Would you be willing to come with us? To see who else we can find and meet again? I'm beginning to think I'm going to need as much of a company of friends as I can get."
Aya:
> You were a bit distracted by the outfit. You swear there was something else different when you first noticed her, but now she looks mostly normal... Maybe a bit bigger. The clothing she wears seems just a tiny bit big on her.
> "Well, I've been stuck in just wandering instead of talking with people. And not many have called my name yet... So why not." She shrugs.
>_
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Aya:
> "I'd be glad to have you. Also, out of curiosity, are you capable of changing your appearance at will at all? I feel like there was something else different about you when you first approached, but it seems like it's not there anymore, whatever it was."
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Aya:
> "I'd be glad to have you. Also, out of curiosity, are you capable of changing your appearance at will at all? I feel like there was something else different about you when you first approached, but it seems like it's not there anymore, whatever it was."
Aya:
> "Maybe." She says yet again. "I don't wanna show all my tricks off."
>_
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Aya:
> "Understandable."
> "...Say, feel free to say no to this, but speaking of tricks, would you be willing to help me test out a new one of mine? The head suggests I should check it, probably just to be sure it works as was advertised to me. Don't worry about why I can do this now, it's a long irrelevant story."
> Set the head on top of our chest (where it will presumably balance, being smaller than it), and then use both hands to stretch our mouth wide enough that Cirno could fit inside.
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Seki
>How high can we float
->Do we feel any different?
>Do we remember life before the great barrier
>"Have you tried calling out other fairy names like Luna - something."
->Look morose at not having hands to snap
>"I said that because I lost body after the mooning."
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Seki:
> How does our new 'seat' feel?
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Aya:
> "Understandable."
> "...Say, feel free to say no to this, but speaking of tricks, would you be willing to help me test out a new one of mine? The head suggests I should check it, probably just to be sure it works as was advertised to me. Don't worry about why I can do this now, it's a long irrelevant story."
> Set the head on top of our chest (where it will presumably balance, being smaller than it), and then use both hands to stretch our mouth wide enough that Cirno could fit inside.
Seki
>How high can we float
->Do we feel any different?
>Do we remember life before the great barrier
>"Have you tried calling out other fairy names like Luna - something."
->Look morose at not having hands to snap
>"I said that because I lost body after the mooning."
Seki:
> How does our new 'seat' feel?
Aya:
> You set the head down between your chest.
> "I've had bad experiences with things trying to eat me before." Cirno frowns. "I hope you aren't offering such..."
Seki:
> You haven't tested yet. At least your neck energy thing seems to work.
> You don't feel any different.
> It feels soft. Comfortable.
> You do not.
> "Why would I? They're not as legendary." Cirno says.
>_
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Aya:
> Let go.
> "That depends on exactly what you're afraid of. It's theoretically harmless, to the point where you could probably just camp out and get comfortable; if it were dangerous, I wouldn't be asking it of you. If it's the entire process you have a problem with, though, then I'll set it aside."
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Aya:
> Let go.
> "That depends on exactly what you're afraid of. It's theoretically harmless, to the point where you could probably just camp out and get comfortable; if it were dangerous, I wouldn't be asking it of you. If it's the entire process you have a problem with, though, then I'll set it aside."
Aya:
> "It's not about being harmless or not. I just haven't had good experiences with it."
> "Maybe this is a chance to, then." One of the fairies further away speaks up.
> "I didn't like the feeling before, what would make me like it now?" Cirno questions.
>_
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Aya:
> Glance over to where the other fairy's voice came from, then look back at Cirno.
> "Maybe you would feel better if your friends went in with you? There's certainly plenty of room. And maybe it would be a better experience with me, since you know I respect and care about you, instead of whatever was responsible before?"
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Seki
>"Minions. Servants."
>Look at Aya then Cirno
->"I've tried it."
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Aya:
> Glance over to where the other fairy's voice came from, then look back at Cirno.
> "Maybe you would feel better if your friends went in with you? There's certainly plenty of room. And maybe it would be a better experience with me, since you know I respect and care about you, instead of whatever was responsible before?"
Seki
>"Minions. Servants."
>Look at Aya then Cirno
->"I've tried it."
Aya:
> "Why not just try with the head? Or one of those fairies?" Cirno questions
>_
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Aya:
> "The head outright doesn't want to, at least right now. I wouldn't mind doing it with some or all of those fairies if they wanted to, though."
> Look around for any other gathered fairies.
> "Any volunteers?"
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Aya:
> "The head outright doesn't want to, at least right now. I wouldn't mind doing it with some or all of those fairies if they wanted to, though."
> Look around for any other gathered fairies.
> "Any volunteers?"
Aya:
> None of the fairies speak up...
> "If... the strongest went through something like this before, I guess I want to know how it was." One of the fairies speaks up.
>_
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Aya:
> Nod.
> "Sure. You can just fly on in, and I'll do the rest."
> Pull our mouth open enough that the fairy in question can easily fit inside. If she does indeed enter, let go, close our mouth, and swallow.
-
Seki
>"I'm willing. I just wanted to talk with Cirno."
>Let Aya eat us
-
Aya:
> "You should still be able to talk to her, I imagine. I doubt I'm soundproof."
> If the fairy from before does indeed enter, once we've swallowed her, put the head in our mouth and swallow her as well.
> If the fairy from before hesitates, put the head in our mouth and swallow her while waiting for the fairy to approach.
-
Aya:
> Nod.
> "Sure. You can just fly on in, and I'll do the rest."
> Pull our mouth open enough that the fairy in question can easily fit inside. If she does indeed enter, let go, close our mouth, and swallow.
Seki
>"I'm willing. I just wanted to talk with Cirno."
>Let Aya eat us
Aya:
> "You should still be able to talk to her, I imagine. I doubt I'm soundproof."
> If the fairy from before does indeed enter, once we've swallowed her, put the head in our mouth and swallow her as well.
> If the fairy from before hesitates, put the head in our mouth and swallow her while waiting for the fairy to approach.
Aya:
> The fairy braces itself as it approaches, before squeezing in as you make way.
> You toss the head in as well behind the fairy...
> You don't seem any bigger after they pass your throat, far as you can notice at least.
Seki:
> Just like before, you're put in the Tengu's mouth, though this time, she swallows and sends you down...
>_
-
Aya:
> Well, that's good to know that we don't look any different.
> Do we still feel them within us, at least?
> Look back up at who remains and hold our hands out.
> "And that's really all there is to it. Anyone else want to try?"
Seki:
> How does this feel?
> Can we see the other fairy?
-
Seki
>"Are you doing ok?"
->Try to feel a connection to our body or where it is
-
Aya:
> Can we hear the head talking?
> If so, does she seem loud enough that the others present could hear her?
-
Aya:
> Well, that's good to know that we don't look any different.
> Do we still feel them within us, at least?
> Look back up at who remains and hold our hands out.
> "And that's really all there is to it. Anyone else want to try?"
Seki:
> How does this feel?
> Can we see the other fairy?
Seki
>"Are you doing ok?"
->Try to feel a connection to our body or where it is
Aya:
> Can we hear the head talking?
> If so, does she seem loud enough that the others present could hear her?
Aya:
> You do, sort of.
> "Still don't..." Cirno responds.
> You can still hear her. She sounds audible.
Seki:
> Pretty gross... You're thankful you can't see anything in here...
> You think the fairy might be in here with you? She does not appear close to you, though.
> You try to feel for your body...
> It doesn't feel too far from here. But it isn't exactly close, either.
>_
-
Aya:
> Look down at our body.
> "Are you asking me, or your companion? I'm doing just fine so far."
> Look around at the other fairies still present.
> "What about the rest of you? Want to come keep your friend company? It certainly seems like everything's fine for everyone so far."
-
Seki
>"Companion."
>"Brace yourself."
->Use a weak danmaku as a light source
>Do we see the fairy
-
Aya:
> Gesture to our stomach while looking at the gathered fairies, making sure to not focus on Cirno. (It is okay if our gaze passes over her, just don't linger on her.)
> "Hear that? Seems to be doing just fine."
> ...Brace ourselves a little, just in case that was directed at us and not the fairy.
-
Aya:
> Look down at our body.
> "Are you asking me, or your companion? I'm doing just fine so far."
> Look around at the other fairies still present.
> "What about the rest of you? Want to come keep your friend company? It certainly seems like everything's fine for everyone so far."
Seki
>"Companion."
>"Brace yourself."
->Use a weak danmaku as a light source
>Do we see the fairy
Aya:
> Gesture to our stomach while looking at the gathered fairies, making sure to not focus on Cirno. (It is okay if our gaze passes over her, just don't linger on her.)
> "Hear that? Seems to be doing just fine."
> ...Brace ourselves a little, just in case that was directed at us and not the fairy.
Aya:
> "Nu uh..." One of the fairies responds.
> The danmaku doesn't seem to hurt... Yukari may have taken the "safely" thing quite literally? That, or Seki is just not that strong.
> "It's... okay, in here." The fairy within you speaks up, though she seems very disturbed. "Scary, but nothing's hurt yet..."
Seki:
> You fire, immediately regretting your decision immensely.
> You... Yeah, you think you prefer unconsciousness and whatever nightmare your body must be having over this. There's a limit to what you're fine with dealing with, and this has passed it. You can worry about whatever apocalyptic thing is going on after you've had a break from this and fairies being stronger than you. You're not having it today, at least.
> You dismiss your head, welcoming the rest your body must be having, and hoping that it forgets this sight.
>_
-
//Whoops
Aya:
> Did we feel anything happen with that head?
> Look down at our stomach.
> "That's good. Nothing should hurt ever. And you needn't be scared, nothing's going to get at you in there."
> Look back up at the fairies (again not focusing on Cirno).
> "Well, I feel bad for her that you're all going to leave her in there alone, but I guess if you really don't want to, you don't have to."
> Now look at Cirno.
> "In that case, I think we can be off to find someone to talk to about everything."
-
//Did not expect to see horrors in the pelican youkai's stomach
Seki:
>How are we?
-
//I mean, Yukari was involved, it's not too unexpected that there would be unpleasantry. I will admit I didn't think it would be to that degree, though.
-
//Whoops
Aya:
> Did we feel anything happen with that head?
> Look down at our stomach.
> "That's good. Nothing should hurt ever. And you needn't be scared, nothing's going to get at you in there."
> Look back up at the fairies (again not focusing on Cirno).
> "Well, I feel bad for her that you're all going to leave her in there alone, but I guess if you really don't want to, you don't have to."
> Now look at Cirno.
> "In that case, I think we can be off to find someone to talk to about everything."
//Did not expect to see horrors in the pelican youkai's stomach
Seki:
>How are we?
Aya:
> You didn't feel anything weird after she fired danmaku.
> "Good luck finding anyone you know out here..." Cirno replies.
> "Something just told me I'm safe. I wanna get out." The fairy speaks.
> "That was Aya. You're inside her." Cirno says in slight annoyance.
> "Something else. The fairy speaks. "Cirno? Can calling you work here? Please?"
> "I didn't hear anything else, though." Cirno stops.
Sekibanki Unavailable
-
Aya:
> Frown a bit.
> "...That...Hmm. Well. I did specifically request this be made safe for anyone inside me when this was done to me. I wonder if that extra voice is an unexpected side effect of that?"
> Look at Cirno.
> "Do you have to go in there since she said your name, by the way?"
-
Adelind Aurum
>Are we available
-
//If that doesn't work, try Hatate, since we interacted with her the most. If she doesn't work, then your best bet is probably Seija. If she doesn't work, then I have no clue. Might have to wait until Aya finds Seki's body.
-
Aya:
> Frown a bit.
> "...That...Hmm. Well. I did specifically request this be made safe for anyone inside me when this was done to me. I wonder if that extra voice is an unexpected side effect of that?"
> Look at Cirno.
> "Do you have to go in there since she said your name, by the way?"
Adelind Aurum
>Are we available
Aya:
> "I'm... I'm already over here. That's good enough." Cirno explains. "Besides, you don't want me freezing your insides, I bet."
> N/A
>_
-
Aya:
> How nervous does Cirno look? Does it seem like maybe she does need to heed the call of that fairy but really doesn't want to?
> Are there any large inanimate objects present that aren't flowers?
> "I was willing to take that chance when I first asked you to do this."
-
>Access Rin Satsuki
>Access Adelind Aurum
>Access unnamed fairy
-
> ... It was a wonderful dream. Ah, it was! Or, was it a nightmare? It sure was for them...
> It is time. We can have some fun with... 'these' people.
> We know who we are, but 'they' do not.
> Let us not be impolite, now.
-
Aya:
> How nervous does Cirno look? Does it seem like maybe she does need to heed the call of that fairy but really doesn't want to?
> Are there any large inanimate objects present that aren't flowers?
> "I was willing to take that chance when I first asked you to do this."
>Access Rin Satsuki
>Access Adelind Aurum
>Access unnamed fairy
> ... It was a wonderful dream. Ah, it was! Or, was it a nightmare? It sure was for them...
> It is time. We can have some fun with... 'these' people.
> We know who we are, but 'they' do not.
> Let us not be impolite, now.
Aya:
> She just looks a bit uncomfortable. You don't think she looks like such.
> Yes, though you seem pretty deep in the sunflower field...
> "Well, I don't feel like it at least."
Rin Satsuki:
> You are YUUGENMAGAN. Well, not really, but circumstances have led you here... Finally someone has paid you mind, but this is probably not a good state for you to be in...
> And by that, you mean you should find someone, or at least something, instead of this person.
> There's a bit of an invasion, but it hasn't done anything to you yet. You're slightly interested in it, and wonder what it'll decide on. Though the moment it tries something funny, you're doing away with it.
> The fairy and demon are examining an outdated map of this place, while Alice keeps herself busy nearby...
>_
-
Aya:
> What sorts of large inanimate objects do we see?
> What is the closest one, and how far away is it?
-
//Haha, the truth hurts.
>Which person are we talking about
>How did we get here?
-
Aya:
> What sorts of large inanimate objects do we see?
> What is the closest one, and how far away is it?
//Haha, the truth hurts.
>Which person are we talking about
>How did we get here?
Aya:
> You believe it's a structure. Probably a building.
> Just a short flight. Even a walk if you felt like it.
Rin:
> You'd rather not dig further than you have to, which shouldn't be any at all.
> You hardly have an existence. How you get from place to place isn't something you're too worried about compared to the other worries you usually have to deal with... You'd suspect it was with that duo, er, trio, but that'd mean you missed a chance and are in a pickle because of it.
>_
-
Aya:
> What about any large boulders within immediate walking distance?
-
Rin
>What person paid us mind
>What the fairy and demon's names?
>Why are the Trio doing down here
>What is our ability
>Friends?
-
Aya:
> What about any large boulders within immediate walking distance?
Rin
>What person paid us mind
>What the fairy and demon's names?
>Why are the Trio doing down here
>What is our ability
>Friends?
Aya:
> None.
Rin:
> Again, you're no idiot. ...You'd like to think you aren't, at least. You know not to dig too far into something. This time, at least. You should really kick that habit...
> You think they were Daiyousei and Koakuma? But that makes you skeptical, given they sound like fake names...
> You think they were looking for someone?
> You have healing abilities.
> You probably shouldn't be wasting time with this...
> "Okay, maybe I didn't do a great job at getting around last time I was here. But I'm not the same weakling I was back then either."
> "Is that a challenge?"
> "But, I don't want to hurt your pride, Yuugen, so I'll stay out of your business."
> "Uh, I think by coming here, we are part of her business already."
> "Are you two done?" Alice questions. "Because I think they finally are."
>_
-
Aya:
> "As you wish."
> Point at the closest building.
> "How about we go that way, to investigate whatever that is? I can get us all there in a flash. ...That was actually why I asked to be able to do this, so I could carry more people with me while still moving at my top speed."
-
>Who was talking
>Look at the map
-
Aya:
> "As you wish."
> Point at the closest building.
> "How about we go that way, to investigate whatever that is? I can get us all there in a flash. ...That was actually why I asked to be able to do this, so I could carry more people with me while still moving at my top speed."
>Who was talking
>Look at the map
Aya:
> "Oh. What about that fairy? She doesn't sound too cool..." Cirno glances at your gut.
> Though there's no response from the fairy.
Rin:
> You give in to your curiosity.
> Seems as though this person is YuugenMagan. That doesn't help anything much more...
> The map is too far for you to see.
> You've already had your peeks at her outdated map, which means that parasite is actively messing with you now. If that's it's goal, you won't entertain it any longer.
> You feel more of this YuugenMagan person, before you soon feel... nothing.
> Great. You're probably "dead" again. Like that ever sticks for someone who doesn't exist... Back to waiting in nothingness...
>_
-
Rin Satsuki
>What do we see
-
Aya:
> Frown.
> Shake our stomach a bit.
> "Hey, you still okay in there?"
-
Rin Satsuki
>What do we see
Aya:
> Frown.
> Shake our stomach a bit.
> "Hey, you still okay in there?"
Rin:
> Nothing.
Aya:
> Still no answer...
> You haven't heard from Seki in a while, either.
>_
-
Aya:
> Frown deeper.
> Pull our mouth open with one arm and reach down our throat with our other arm, as far as we can reach. Feel around for anyone.
-
Aya:
> Frown deeper.
> Pull our mouth open with one arm and reach down our throat with our other arm, as far as we can reach. Feel around for anyone.
Aya:
> You open your mouth and try to reach for anyone.
> You can't get that far, and don't feel anyone within...
>_
-
Aya:
> Pull our arm out, and let go of our mouth.
> "Well, that's just fantastic. If I've been swindled..."
> Make a frustrated grunt noise, then look up.
> "I don't suppose anyone would be willing to go in there after them? I'll hold onto you to make sure you don't disappear as well, or whatever happened in there. Or you could all even make a chain grabbing each other's ankles."
-
Aya:
> Pull our arm out, and let go of our mouth.
> "Well, that's just fantastic. If I've been swindled..."
> Make a frustrated grunt noise, then look up.
> "I don't suppose anyone would be willing to go in there after them? I'll hold onto you to make sure you don't disappear as well, or whatever happened in there. Or you could all even make a chain grabbing each other's ankles."
Aya:
> "What happened to you to make you that big on the inside..." Cirno questions.
> "Swindled? Hmph." You hear Yukari's voice from within yourself. "I suppose this is poor timing to drop by for that favor..."
>_
-
Aya:
> Jump a bit, then look down at our stomach.
> "Hey, I only said 'if'...Anyway, what can I do for you?"
-
Parasite
>Attempt to communicate with Rin Satsuki
->"Trying to help."
//That is interesting. So we're entities possessing people
-
//I think the possessing entity is Rin, such that that command is trying to communicate with yourself.
-
Aya:
> Jump a bit, then look down at our stomach.
> "Hey, I only said 'if'...Anyway, what can I do for you?"
Parasite
>Attempt to communicate with Rin Satsuki
->"Trying to help."
//That is interesting. So we're entities possessing people
Aya:
> "Well, is it a bad time?" Yukari questions.
Rin:
> You are Rin. And there's nothing much you can do in wait here. At least until something like YuugenMagan passing by happens again. Being called a parasite wasn't the best, but maybe you should've held through it until a better state could've been reached.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Depends. I swallowed a fairy and a head, and now they both seem to be gone. They're not speaking anymore, I don't feel them anymore, and I just tried to reach them and couldn't. Are they still there, or did something happen to them?"
-
Aya:
> "Depends. I swallowed a fairy and a head, and now they both seem to be gone. They're not speaking anymore, I don't feel them anymore, and I just tried to reach them and couldn't. Are they still there, or did something happen to them?"
Aya:
> "There was just a fairy when I came by. She seemed to be quite against how this place looks. That poor girl may not be in her right mind for months. Of course, I dealt with her before she decided to start attacking. That was the only occupant I noticed."
>_
-
Rin Satsuki
>Try to heal our existence slowly
->If our existence is reduced stop
//Argh, I just realized who that yellow was.
-
//Can Rin possess Aya, maybe? Or some other tengu? (Or Yukari?)
Aya:
> Weird...maybe that head unmade herself?
> "...Does it...look like something other than my insides in there, or...?"
-
Rin Satsuki
>Try to heal our existence slowly
->If our existence is reduced stop
//Argh, I just realized who that yellow was.
//Can Rin possess Aya, maybe? Or some other tengu? (Or Yukari?)
Aya:
> Weird...maybe that head unmade herself?
> "...Does it...look like something other than my insides in there, or...?"
Rin:
> You don't have any to begin with. Can't heal something that isn't there anymore.
Aya:
> "No, these are just insides. Something plenty of Youkai have seen before, but for a fairy, it might be much." Yukari pauses. "Well, youkai that eat humans actively, at least."
>_
-
Aya:
> Does Cirno appear to be able to hear all of this conversation?
> "Hmm, alright. I'm sorry that I panicked and lost the plot for a moment."
> Look up at Cirno, then back at our stomach.
> "Anyway, Cirno and I were going to go exploring this place, to figure out what the hell is going on. But if you have something that needs urgent doing, I'll honor my word and give you priority."
-
Rin satsuki
>Try searching for someone or something to give us some existence
//I'm probably going to back to sekibanki soon or wait for her to wake up
-
//Given you've unlocked someone new, you may not be able to go back to Banki :V I recommend waiting a little more to see who else passes by that you can possess.
-
Aya:
> Does Cirno appear to be able to hear all of this conversation?
> "Hmm, alright. I'm sorry that I panicked and lost the plot for a moment."
> Look up at Cirno, then back at our stomach.
> "Anyway, Cirno and I were going to go exploring this place, to figure out what the hell is going on. But if you have something that needs urgent doing, I'll honor my word and give you priority."
Rin satsuki
>Try searching for someone or something to give us some existence
//I'm probably going to back to sekibanki soon or wait for her to wake up
Aya:
> You think so. She seems to be waiting on you.
> "Are you sure? It may take some time..."
Rin:
> If you could move, you would...
>_
-
Aya:
> Look back at Cirno.
> "Would you object to us doing this instead? It's not as though we had a really solid reason to go anywhere else in particular."
-
Rin Satsuki
>Play the waiting game
-
Aya:
> Look back at Cirno.
> "Would you object to us doing this instead? It's not as though we had a really solid reason to go anywhere else in particular."
Aya:
> "I do." Cirno frowns. "But if you have to..."
>_
-
Aya:
> Frown a bit sadly.
> "I'd love to have your company, but I won't force you to go. Sorry..."
-
Aya:
> Frown a bit sadly.
> "I'd love to have your company, but I won't force you to go. Sorry..."
Aya:
> The ice fairy sighs.
>_
-
Aya:
> "I can just summon you again by saying your name, right?"
-
Aya:
> "I can just summon you again by saying your name, right?"
Aya:
> "Ah. Right, you can."
>_
-
Aya:
> So, just to double-check, does Cirno look like a child or an adult?
> Nod.
> "I'll do that, then. Here, until we meet again."
> Walk over to Cirno and give her a hug.
-
Rin Satsuki
>How long do we expect until we exist again?
-
Aya:
> So, just to double-check, does Cirno look like a child or an adult?
> Nod.
> "I'll do that, then. Here, until we meet again."
> Walk over to Cirno and give her a hug.
Rin Satsuki
>How long do we expect until we exist again?
Aya:
> The fairy looks and seemed mature in your encounter thus far. Not as much as you, especially given your height advantage, but ah well. Compared to the other fairies, there's a difference. Though you don't think it is at that Big Fairy's level yet.
> You hug the ice fairy, and she returns it.
Rin:
> You have no idea. You suspect it'll be long due to your recent wasted chance.
>_
-
Aya:
> So does she at least seem notably more grown-up physically than she used to look? (Clearly she's much more mentally and emotionally mature.)
-
Aya:
> So does she at least seem notably more grown-up physically than she used to look? (Clearly she's much more mentally and emotionally mature.)
Aya:
> Yes.
>_
-
Rin Satsuki
>Do we have any friends?
>Feel for any presence to bring back into reality
-
Aya:
> Lean our head down and whisper in her ear with a bit of a sultry tone.
> "Yes, I'll definitely want to see you again in the very near future~"
> Shift one of our hugging hands downward so it's on her backside, and give it a single gentle squeeze. Then break the hug off entirely and step back.
> "Alright, Miss Yakumo, I think I'm ready."
-
Rin Satsuki
>Do we have any friends?
>Feel for any presence to bring back into reality
Aya:
> Lean our head down and whisper in her ear with a bit of a sultry tone.
> "Yes, I'll definitely want to see you again in the very near future~"
> Shift one of our hugging hands downward so it's on her backside, and give it a single gentle squeeze. Then break the hug off entirely and step back.
> "Alright, Miss Yakumo, I think I'm ready."
Rin:
> You do not.
> You still feel nothing...
Aya:
> You steal a squeeze in your hug, getting slightly.
> "A-Ahem. Don't start any trouble while you're busy." Cirno says after you break the hug. "It wasn't bad seeing someone familiar again."
> You announce that you're ready, to which a... small gap opens up near you.
> Seeing this, Cirno turns and starts to continue towards the structure you spotted. She sighs and relaxes, after which, it appears as though her wings starts to grow bigger.
>_
-
Seki
>Wake up
-
Aya:
> Did she blush at all from that squeeze?
> "I would never. Best of luck."
> Speed-sneak behind her, get another squeeze of her backside, and then dash back into the gap while chuckling.
-
Seki
>Wake up
Aya:
> Did she blush at all from that squeeze?
> "I would never. Best of luck."
> Speed-sneak behind her, get another squeeze of her backside, and then dash back into the gap while chuckling.
Aya:
> Not a tad. She kept her composure well.
> You wish Cirno good luck as she seems to grow even further.
> You have trouble believing that it's her with such a different appearance. You suppose that's exactly why she tried to look like her normal self? Or, previously normal self...
> You sneak in another squeeze, causing her to jump as you rush to the gap.
> "G-Get to your favor already!" Cirno speaks up as you slide into the small gap.
> You emerge in a... kitchen? Yukari's Shikigami, Ran, and her Shikigami's Shikigami, Chen, are both present and preparing food.
Seki:
> The pain of something biting your arm wakes you up.
> Another bite. No, tons.
> You're being consumed by an army of fairies(?) within a dark cave.
> The scenery is beginning to look not like a cave, but...
> You shut your eyes daring not to open them and see this again, even with all the biting...
>_
-
Aya:
> Was she blushing after that second squeeze?
> "Oh. Uh, hi? I'm apparently here to help?"
-
Seki
>"I'm up! Quit that now!"
>Sit up but keep our eyes closed
-
Aya:
> Was she blushing after that second squeeze?
> "Oh. Uh, hi? I'm apparently here to help?"
Seki
>"I'm up! Quit that now!"
>Sit up but keep our eyes closed
Aya:
> You didn't get to see her face given she turned around. But you'd believe so. Well, hopefully.
> "Yukari told us someone would be coming." Ran speaks. "You're in charge of bringing us the ingredients and cleanup. Chen, finish up here, I'm checking out the others." Ran quickly leaves.
> Chen glances at you, before hurrying to a pot. It looks like they're cooking a lot...
Seki:
> The biting stops, and you hear quiet movement...
>_
-
Aya:
> Do we feel anyone or anything inside us?
> "Uh...I'm not the most kitchen-proficient person, but I guess I can help. What ingredients need bringing? Is there a list somewhere?"
-
Seki
>Lie like a liar
>"Can you tell me what's going on, my eyes aren't working right now?"
-
Aya:
> Do we feel anyone or anything inside us?
> "Uh...I'm not the most kitchen-proficient person, but I guess I can help. What ingredients need bringing? Is there a list somewhere?"
Seki
>Lie like a liar
>"Can you tell me what's going on, my eyes aren't working right now?"
Aya:
> No.
> "I don't think we need them yet. Just wash those." The cat points at a sink full of dishes...
> And a large stack of more plates next to it. They look fairly clean, but you guess they need to be actually clean...
Seki
> "You should've stayed in bed." You hear the ice fairy.
> "The moon has blown up. Do you know what happened to Luna?" You hear... One of those other fairies who was with Luna.
> "Where did you go?" Marisa's voice questions.
>_
-
Aya:
> When we clean dishes at home, do we trust ourselves to go super-fast to get the task done faster? Or does that come with the risk of breaking things?
> Are all the necessary cleaning supplies handy?
-
Aya:
> When we clean dishes at home, do we trust ourselves to go super-fast to get the task done faster? Or does that come with the risk of breaking things?
> Are all the necessary cleaning supplies handy?
Aya:
> Maybe not super-fast, but you can go pretty fast...
> Yes.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Sure, okay."
> Get set up, and then clean a single dish to the point where we would be willing to eat off of it.
> Show it to the cat. "Is this satisfactory?"
-
Aya:
> "Sure, okay."
> Get set up, and then clean a single dish to the point where we would be willing to eat off of it.
> Show it to the cat. "Is this satisfactory?"
Aya:
> You clean off one dish...
> Chen looks over, before nodding a bunch.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Great. Alright, here we go!"
> Blow through those dishes! As fast as we can...while still making sure they're clean enough to eat off of and also without risking dropping and breaking anything.
-
Seki
>"Bed? Cirno? Marisa? Sorry, I haven't memorized your voice."
->Slowly shake our head
-->"Right the danmaku battle. I couldn't maintain my spare head. Right the blinding light, then the other head woke up in the garden of the sun and . . . Cirno knows the rest."
>Turn towards the voice of the light fairy
->"I haven't seen Luna."
>Touch our cheek with our hand
-
Aya:
> "Great. Alright, here we go!"
> Blow through those dishes! As fast as we can...while still making sure they're clean enough to eat off of and also without risking dropping and breaking anything.
Seki
>"Bed? Cirno? Marisa? Sorry, I haven't memorized your voice."
->Slowly shake our head
-->"Right the danmaku battle. I couldn't maintain my spare head. Right the blinding light, then the other head woke up in the garden of the sun and . . . Cirno knows the rest."
>Turn towards the voice of the light fairy
->"I haven't seen Luna."
>Touch our cheek with our hand
Aya:
> You start to burn through the dishes!
Seki:
> You don't seem to have a head? That or you're missing a hand.
>_
-
Aya:
> "So how much has your master told you about me?"
-
Aya:
> "So how much has your master told you about me?"
Aya:
> "Nothing..." Chen replies, looking around the kitchen for something.
>_
-
Seki
>Create a new head
->repeat the previous actions if we weren't able to speak
-
Aya:
> "Well, to put it simply, she did me a solid, so now I'm doing her a solid. Well, probably a handful of solids. I can understand calling in help for this sort of thing if you can, but I doubt she considers this equal to what she did for me."
> If the cat has not yet found whatever she's looking for: "What are you looking for, anyway?"
-
Seki
>Create a new head
->repeat the previous actions if we weren't able to speak
Aya:
> "Well, to put it simply, she did me a solid, so now I'm doing her a solid. Well, probably a handful of solids. I can understand calling in help for this sort of thing if you can, but I doubt she considers this equal to what she did for me."
> If the cat has not yet found whatever she's looking for: "What are you looking for, anyway?"
Seki:
> You try to make a new head.
> Nothing...
Aya:
> "I don't know what a solid is, but she's apparently doing something big and important..." Chen explains.
>_
-
Seki
>Can we speak?
>Try to open our eyes
-
Aya:
> "It means a favor. In my case, she made it so I can carry people around inside me, in a manner that's safe for everyone involved."
> "Do you know anything about what she's doing beyond it being big and important?"
-
Seki
>Can we speak?
>Try to open our eyes
Aya:
> "It means a favor. In my case, she made it so I can carry people around inside me, in a manner that's safe for everyone involved."
> "Do you know anything about what she's doing beyond it being big and important?"
Seki:
> You think?
> Your eyes don't open to seeing anything...
Aya:
> "Something about food at least."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Huh. Wonder if it has anything to do with the moon."
-
Aya:
> "Huh. Wonder if it has anything to do with the moon."
Aya:
> "I think it's morning right now. Or maybe noon, or evening. Ugh." The cat sounds annoyed as she works.
>_
-
Seki
>Deep breath in deep breath out
>"Did you see my head near my body?"
>Feel for the connection to our head
>If no one responds then put our hand palm up then act like we're writing on it
-
Aya:
> "You too, huh? I had the darnedest time trying to figure it out too."
-
Seki
>Deep breath in deep breath out
>"Did you see my head near my body?"
>Feel for the connection to our head
>If no one responds then put our hand palm up then act like we're writing on it
Aya:
> "You too, huh? I had the darnedest time trying to figure it out too."
Seki:
> You don't hear anything come out.
> You don't feel your head.
> You can't reach your hand... It's like it's too far to get to.
Aya:
> "At least not night. I'm pretty sure."
>_
-
Aya:
> How far along are we?
> "Yeah, the moon people are doing something weird. Or already did, or something."
-
Aya:
> How far along are we?
> "Yeah, the moon people are doing something weird. Or already did, or something."
Aya:
> ...
> A lot more to go...
> "I hope it's not related to what we're making. They don't sound like people I'd want to serve."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh, is that why there are so many dishes? I didn't want to comment, but it seems like more than just the three of you would need."
-
Seki
>Lay back down
>Feel our body to find what we still have
-
Aya:
> "Oh, is that why there are so many dishes? I didn't want to comment, but it seems like more than just the three of you would need."
Aya:
> "Mm. It's not for us, at least."
Seki:
> You lie back down.
> You can't feel any of yourself... It's like it's always too far away to reach. This is disorienting and-
> You're startled awake by something small falling on your head.
> You appear to be actually awake... But in a cave. At least on a bed. Though it feels out of place in here.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Interesting."
-
Seki
>Shake our head then examine the offending object we dislodged
-
Aya:
> "Interesting."
Seki
>Shake our head then examine the offending object we dislodged
Aya:
> The cat keeps busy...
Seki:
> You shake your head and wake up more.
> It appears to just be a small rock that fell from above.
>_
-
Aya:
> Might as well keep going ourselves! the sooner this gets done, the better.
-
Seki
>Check our body
>Make a spare head
>Look around from the bed
-
Aya:
> Might as well keep going ourselves! the sooner this gets done, the better.
Seki
>Check our body
>Make a spare head
>Look around from the bed
Aya:
> You keep on...
Seki:
> Everything's there on your body. Though your clothes have seen better days.
> You make another head, relieved that such works again.
> The cave does not have much to it. Some fruit does rest here, though.
>_
-
Aya:
> While we're working, send wind commands to Hatate and Boss Iizunamaru, ordering them to come to the Yakumo residence.
-
Aya:
> While we're working, send wind commands to Hatate and Boss Iizunamaru, ordering them to come to the Yakumo residence.
Aya:
> You command your comrades, hoping it still works...
>_
-
//Hmm.
Hatate:
> What are we up to in the moment?
-
Seki:
>Send the second head entrance outside of the cave
->Have it float as high as it can.
>If we're feeling well
->Get up and check our clothes for any clues for what happened to us
-
//Hmm.
Hatate:
> What are we up to in the moment?
Seki:
>Send the second head entrance outside of the cave
->Have it float as high as it can.
>If we're feeling well
->Get up and check our clothes for any clues for what happened to us
Hatate:
> You are currently waiting in what Miko calls "Senkai".
> Waiting for her to finish up whatever she was doing, that is.
> You'd like to be checking a certain somewhere, but there's not really an exit you notice in here...
Seki:
> You have your extra head start for the exit. It feels like you're jumping, and very weakly at that, as you can hardly get off the ground much.
> You examine your clothes. They're torn a bit and dirty. You have no idea what could've happened though. A fall, maybe?
>_
-
Seki
>Do we remember if Aya's clothes were disheveled like ours
>Look around for clues as to who helped us
>Have the head extend its neck then use that to push itself
-
Hatate:
> Where's Momizi?
> Where's Megumu?
> Where do we want to go?
> Why do we want to go there?
-
Seki
>Do we remember if Aya's clothes were disheveled like ours
>Look around for clues as to who helped us
>Have the head extend its neck then use that to push itself
Hatate:
> Where's Momizi?
> Where's Megumu?
> Where do we want to go?
> Why do we want to go there?
Seki:
> You don't.
> The cave does not give any clues other than the bed...
> There's plenty of fairies fighting people and each other outside. At least, further away from here. For now.
> You start making an energy neck from the head in order to move around better
Hatate:
> Momizi and Megumu are both present atop the "main" structure here.
> To see the rest of Gensokyo and also figure out where Aya went, especially given that moon thing that blinded you all. Though she can probably handle herself...
>_
-
Hatate:
> Try loading up Aya's current activities on our camera, if we can.
-
Hatate:
> Try loading up Aya's current activities on our camera, if we can.
Hatate:
> You take a shot at figuring out what Aya's up to with your ability...
> No dice... Doesn't seem like she's doing something well known at least.
>_
-
Seki
>Pick up some rocks
>Is our spare head moving faster?
>Are the fairies using danmaku
>Can we identify any of the people or familiar faces of those being attacked by fairies?
-
Hatate:
> Sigh and flop down out of boredom.
> Can Megumu see what we're up to? If not, try loading up her current undergarments on our phone.
-
Seki
>Pick up some rocks
>Is our spare head moving faster?
>Are the fairies using danmaku
>Can we identify any of the people or familiar faces of those being attacked by fairies?
Hatate:
> Sigh and flop down out of boredom.
> Can Megumu see what we're up to? If not, try loading up her current undergarments on our phone.
Seki:
> You start to gather a few rocks.
> Not abnormally, no. The neck energy is helping in speed a bit. But you feel wary about heading too far out of this cave.
> Yes. You think so.
> Not this far away.
Megumu:
> She's above you but you can hide your camera's angle. And she's far enough away to not see without trying to...
> It... Works. You don't think that many people try to peek, do they? You won't question what it means in specific, your ability has always been hard to describe to others...
>_
-
Hatate:
> Save that picture.
> Then load up the same for Momizi and save that picture.
> Then load up the same for Miko and save that picture.
-
Hatate:
> Save that picture.
> Then load up the same for Momizi and save that picture.
> Then load up the same for Miko and save that picture.
Hatate:
> You browse a couple more, finding the next and the next loading faster and clearer than Megumu's had.
>_
-
Hatate:
> Anything good?
> What specifically was unique about Megumu's picture?
> What do we think of Megumu, anyway?
-
Seki
>Check inventory
>Can we see the back of the cave
->If not go towards the back while keeping a hand against the wall
Head
>Head towards the people
->Try to get an eye on who is being attacked
-
Hatate:
> Anything good?
> What specifically was unique about Megumu's picture?
> What do we think of Megumu, anyway?
Seki
>Check inventory
>Can we see the back of the cave
->If not go towards the back while keeping a hand against the wall
Head
>Head towards the people
->Try to get an eye on who is being attacked
Hatate:
> Plenty.
> Nothing particular. It just didn't come out as well as the others.
> She's alright. There could be worse people to have as a boss. Some things can't be helped, of course, but again, there could be worse. She's got looks too, certainly.
Seki:
> Empty... You've got nothing on hand. Not even the ribbon or pearl those two gave you.
> No.
> You start deeper into the cave, rather than out of it.
> You make your way towards the people.
> They seem to be attempting to fight back the fairies with their bare hands, and weapons. Though no one is familiar to you yet.
>_
-
Hatate:
> Are there any other people here?
> Try loading up Megumu's current undergarments on our phone again.
-
Hatate:
> Are there any other people here?
> Try loading up Megumu's current undergarments on our phone again.
Hatate:
> Megumu. Momizi. Yourself. Miko, and some people she's supposedly busy with. You haven't seen for yourself.
> You repeat, getting mostly the same shot.
>_
-
Hatate:
> How might we be able to change the quality of the shot?
-
Seki
>Can we see in the dark?
>Are these people humans
>Would it be worth it to save some humans if they figure out we're a youkai
-
Hatate:
> How might we be able to change the quality of the shot?
Seki
>Can we see in the dark?
>Are these people humans
>Would it be worth it to save some humans if they figure out we're a youkai
Hatate:
> You could probably risk a more direct shot yourself. Or have the material be seen more... So, to throw yourself under the bus, or others...
Seki:
> No.
> You don't know. Youkai are tough to discern from humans most of the time...
> ...No. It's not worth it to you.
>_
-
Seki
>Where would be the best place to get a flask and sake
>Go outside the cave and collect wood
->Try to start a fire with it
Head
>Get closer
->Listen to anything that is being said
-
Seki
>Where would be the best place to get a flask and sake
>Go outside the cave and collect wood
->Try to start a fire with it
Head
>Get closer
->Listen to anything that is being said
Seki:
> You do not know.
> You stop your exploration inside, and head outside instead.
> There doesn't appear to be any exchange of words, neither between the groups or amongst themselves.
> You seem to have gotten the attention of some of the fairies yourself, as they quickly start to fly towards you, firing along the way.
>_
-
Seki
>Did what we see indicate the back of the cave had been used?
Head
>Aim at the fairies heads
->Try to jack any headless bodies
-
Hatate:
> Cycle through loading up and saving pictures of the undergarments of the others in this place.
-
Seki
>Did what we see indicate the back of the cave had been used?
Head
>Aim at the fairies heads
->Try to jack any headless bodies
Hatate:
> Cycle through loading up and saving pictures of the undergarments of the others in this place.
Seki:
> You don't believe so, then again, you didn't reach the back.
> There are no headless bodies you can see.
> The danmaku they're shooting is far too overwhelming for you to dodge. Especially with this penalty to your speed...
Hatate:
> The only other person you know is here is Miko. So, you save hers.
>_
-
Hatate:
> Try the same load-and-save with Nitori.
-
Hatate:
> Try the same load-and-save with Nitori.
Hatate:
> You try with the Non-present Nitori, succeeding.
> You wonder if she and Aya still have those phones...
>_
-
Hatate:
> Did Nitori get our phone connected to theirs?
> Try the same load-and-save with Sakuya.
-
Seki
>Damn, they're probably humans and know where to get some sake
->Bite our thumb in irritation
>If we think we can turn the tide of battle
->Create a head and put it on the bed
->Make our way to the battle site
>Otherwise try to start a fire
Head
>Use the trees as cover and take pot shots at the fairies
-
Hatate:
> Did Nitori get our phone connected to theirs?
> Try the same load-and-save with Sakuya.
Seki
>Damn, they're probably humans and know where to get some sake
->Bite our thumb in irritation
>If we think we can turn the tide of battle
->Create a head and put it on the bed
->Make our way to the battle site
>Otherwise try to start a fire
Head
>Use the trees as cover and take pot shots at the fairies
Hatate:
> Yes. Thus, you have yours, while Nitori and Aya have theirs.
> You try with the maid...
> Also works. You wonder where she got such from...
> "What are you up to..." Momizi speaks from behind you.
Seki:
> This has been a day and a half...
> This battle is far too big for you to turn the tide of, unless you know any secrets or weaknesses. Heck, even the terrain is unfamiliar to you.
> You don't really have anywhere to escape with the fairies around you like this. Some of the people have taken notice of you as well, but are keeping their distance.
> You'll be knocked out at this rate... too many bullets.
>_
-
Hatate:
> Look behind us. Can Momizi see our screen?
> "Testing some things. I feel pretty useless right now..."
-
Hatate:
> Look behind us. Can Momizi see our screen?
> "Testing some things. I feel pretty useless right now..."
Hatate:
> From here, yes.
> "Well, I hear that you could try to help Miss Miko if you know your way around a sword well..." Momizi looks aside. "I'm considering it."
>_
-
Seki
>Have we taken any fairies out
>How high is the roof if the cave
>How big is the entrance
-
Hatate:
> "Absolutely, Momizi. I think you should totally go for it. If you have a chance to be helpful, take it."
> Load the picture of Momizi we saved.
> Give a wry grin.
> "Lest you get reduced to being like me."
-
Seki
>Have we taken any fairies out
>How high is the roof if the cave
>How big is the entrance
Hatate:
> "Absolutely, Momizi. I think you should totally go for it. If you have a chance to be helpful, take it."
> Load the picture of Momizi we saved.
> Give a wry grin.
> "Lest you get reduced to being like me."
Seki:
> Only a couple, at most. It could be the same one thats just downed.
> The roof is higher than a house's would be. But not enough to say, practice danmaku with someone.
> The entrance is small. It could be blocked with something larger than yourself, but if such a thing got in the way, you think you could move it.
Hatate:
> You bring back up what Momizi's wearing, with a grin.
> "Well, I didn't know if you ever used one like-... is that" The wolf pauses, leaning over your shoulder. "When did you take this!?" She whisper shouts.
>_
-
Hatate:
> How much sword experience do we have?
> Return the whisper.
> "About a minute ago. Aya's didn't show up, so I got concerned."
-
Seki
>Darn it all. We need saki!
>Grab something to block the entrance and put it next to it
Head
>Yell at the humans, "Follow the path I came from! A woman there will help!"
->Try to use our most basic spellcard
->If that fails try giving the humans covering fire
-
Hatate:
> How much sword experience do we have?
> Return the whisper.
> "About a minute ago. Aya's didn't show up, so I got concerned."
Seki
>Darn it all. We need saki!
>Grab something to block the entrance and put it next to it
Head
>Yell at the humans, "Follow the path I came from! A woman there will help!"
->Try to use our most basic spellcard
->If that fails try giving the humans covering fire
Hatate:
> Er... None...
> "Mm... I guess you really want to get out and confirm what she's up to, huh..." Momizi questions.
Seki:
> You don't see anything large enough. Maybe the bed if you push it over. But to ruin such a bed... even getting the blanket dirty too...
> You shout out and try to replicate one of your spell cards, given declaring it doesn't seme to work as just a head.
> Unfortunately, the fairies take you out before you can see if it's working well or not...
>_
-
Seki
>Do we see any trees or logs we could use to cover even part of the entrance?
>Did we see any of the humans heading this way?
-
Hatate:
> "Yeah."
> Frown a bit.
> "She was on top of things before anyone else, and she was working pretty hard to fix it. And now she's just...somewhere unknown, maybe in danger, while the three of us are safe here. I feel like I owe it to her to at least make sure she's okay."
> Go back to a smile.
> "I also wanted to get a nice view while I was at it, hehe. And it wasn't the one I expected, but I, um..."
> Blush a little bit.
> "I did still get one, as you can see."
-
Seki
>Do we see any trees or logs we could use to cover even part of the entrance?
>Did we see any of the humans heading this way?
Hatate:
> "Yeah."
> Frown a bit.
> "She was on top of things before anyone else, and she was working pretty hard to fix it. And now she's just...somewhere unknown, maybe in danger, while the three of us are safe here. I feel like I owe it to her to at least make sure she's okay."
> Go back to a smile.
> "I also wanted to get a nice view while I was at it, hehe. And it wasn't the one I expected, but I, um..."
> Blush a little bit.
> "I did still get one, as you can see."
Seki:
> None that are large enough. Unless you have an axe or want to gather a million tiny pieces of sticks hidden here and there.
> You were focused on the fairies and their danmaku, and did not see any if there were any coming closer.
> All the fighting is getting closer to the cave...
Hatate:
> "I thought you were used to staying nice and cozy while Aya's out busy?" Megumu flies down. "Trying another lifestyle change?"
> "What?" Momizi questions.
> "I'm a bit tired of waiting in the dark as well. Let's find out what's taking that Taoist." Megumu offers, gesturing inside.
>_
-
Seki
>Head in the direction of the fighting
-> If we see anything we can use as a makeshift shield grab it
-
Hatate:
> Is Megumu going in, or just waiting for us?
-
Seki
>Head in the direction of the fighting
-> If we see anything we can use as a makeshift shield grab it
Hatate:
> Is Megumu going in, or just waiting for us?
Seki:
> You start out without anything on hand...
> There's something in the far distance quickly darting by the fairies...
> No, it's doing the same for the humans as well...
Hatate:
> Waiting.
>_
-
Hatate:
> Nod to Megumu.
> "Yes, Lady Iizunamaru."
> Lean in toward Momizi's head, so we can whisper directly into one of her ears.
> "Aya floated the idea of the three of us being...more than friends, if you know what I mean. Something to think about."
> Head inside.
-
Seki:
>Hide our body where the humans can't see it
->cast the spell card: Flying Head "Seventh Head"
-->Target only the fairies
-
Hatate:
> Nod to Megumu.
> "Yes, Lady Iizunamaru."
> Lean in toward Momizi's head, so we can whisper directly into one of her ears.
> "Aya floated the idea of the three of us being...more than friends, if you know what I mean. Something to think about."
> Head inside.
Seki:
>Hide our body where the humans can't see it
->cast the spell card: Flying Head "Seventh Head"
-->Target only the fairies
Hatate:
> "Well, we sorta have a break to think about it..." Momizi speaks, before you start inside.
> Only to bump into... A ghost?
> "Huh. Perfect timing." She speaks. "Miko was wondering if you're all doing fine."
Seki:
> You duck a bit into the cave and declare a spell card.
> To your surprise, you actually manage to create all seven heads necessary, even without the boost from that incident.
> You start your attack on the fairies nearby, actually managing to strike down more of them than your individual head was doing. If this keeps up, you should outlast their firepower, unless they all concentrate on you instead of the humans.
>_
-
Hatate:
> Examine ghost (without making a show of it).
> "As fine as we can be, given the circumstances."
-
Seki
>Concetrate on the fairies the humans can wait
-
Hatate:
> Examine ghost (without making a show of it).
> "As fine as we can be, given the circumstances."
Seki
>Concetrate on the fairies the humans can wait
Hatate:
> "Circumstances?"
> "Well, we don't want to just sit around in here..." Momizi explains.
> The ghost is a green haired woman with matching attire. Though, that attire is just a dress and an interesting cap. Two wispy ghost legs protrude from somewhere underneath the dress. The chest part reminds you of Kogasa...
Seki:
> You keep your spell card up, attracting the attention of more fairies.
> Whatever that blur in the distance was, it's getting closer, and now seems to be focused on taking out the humans.
>_
-
Seki
>"You've gotta be kidding me!"
>Try to give the humans some breathing room.
>Have some of our heads try to draw the fairies away
-
Hatate:
> "Yeah. I'm grateful that we're safe, but there's not really a lot we can do here, and a good friend of ours is presumably still out there somewhere. She was the first to notice something was wrong, and it really unnerves me that my ability can't seem to locate her, even though I've located a couple of others that aren't in this dimension..."
-
Seki
>"You've gotta be kidding me!"
>Try to give the humans some breathing room.
>Have some of our heads try to draw the fairies away
Hatate:
> "Yeah. I'm grateful that we're safe, but there's not really a lot we can do here, and a good friend of ours is presumably still out there somewhere. She was the first to notice something was wrong, and it really unnerves me that my ability can't seem to locate her, even though I've located a couple of others that aren't in this dimension..."
Seki:
> You manuever away from the cave a bit in your spellcard, though such seems to give some of the fairies a reason to take cover from your danmaku within the cave itself.
> The blur rushes by you and the fairies, crashing a few of them into a nearby wall of the cave.
> "Why did you have to make such a fuss and draw attention to yourself!?" A panting voice questions, as Kagerou comes into view from the darkness of the cave wall, holding two fairies and a human in her arms.
> The woman drops the knocked-out fighters in an exaggerated sigh. "Did you forget how to lay low after this whole incident started? Or did you lose yourself like these youkai have?"
> More fairies are starting to pour into the cave.
Hatate:
> "Hm. If she's proactive in dealing with issues, then she should be able to take care of herself well, right? Either way, I guess I can ask Miko if she's ready to let you guys embark out there. Stay put."
> The ghost starts to leave in again without waiting for a response.
>_
-
Hatate:
> Can Megumu see our camera screen?
>> If she can, try again to load a picture of Aya doing whatever she's doing.
>> If she can't, try to load a picture of Aya's undergarments.
-
Hatate:
> Can Megumu see our camera screen?
>> If she can, try again to load a picture of Aya doing whatever she's doing.
>> If she can't, try to load a picture of Aya's undergarments.
Hatate:
> No. You're a bit more careful this time.
> You try for Aya's this time, despite the nearby presence of your two companions.
> It does work, whereas what she's doing doesn't appear to come up...
>_
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Hatate:
> Save that photo.
> Then try to load what Momizi is doing at the present time.
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Seki
>Dismiss our spellcard
>"You're a sight for sore eyes."
->Laser any fairy stupid enough to enter the cave
>"To answer your question, I really need a drink."
-
Hatate:
> Save that photo.
> Then try to load what Momizi is doing at the present time.
Seki
>Dismiss our spellcard
>"You're a sight for sore eyes."
->Laser any fairy stupid enough to enter the cave
>"To answer your question, I really need a drink."
Hatate:
> You save Aya to the collection and check on Momizi through your ability.
> Naturally, it shows pretty clearly what she's doing close to you. Which is, just waiting around.
Seki:
> You stop your spell card.
> "Oh, I'm sorry you're not doing too well in the middle of this incident. At least you want to do something about it." She complains. "Meanwhile, I'm stuck out here saving your ass and dealing with hostile fairies and youkai, and now listening to you whine after getting surrounded when I just wanted a few minutes to look for Waka."
> Neither of the groups appear to be entering the cave, perhaps out of fear. Though they could also be preoccupied with each other... You aren't sure.
>_
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Hatate:
> Try again to load a picture of Aya doing whatever she's doing.
-
Hatate:
> Try again to load a picture of Aya doing whatever she's doing.
Hatate:
> You give a repeat attempt...
> Still nothing.
>_
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Hatate:
> Try to get a picture of what Nitori is doing.
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Seki
>Wince
->"That bad?"
>Summon a head
->Throw it out of the cave
>Nod
->"Let's find Wakasagihime. Have you seen any of the other members of the grassroots?"
Head
>What’s happening outside
>Float away from the cave as fast as possible
->Extend its neck if it makes it faster
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Hatate:
> Try to get a picture of what Nitori is doing.
Seki
>Wince
->"That bad?"
>Summon a head
->Throw it out of the cave
>Nod
->"Let's find Wakasagihime. Have you seen any of the other members of the grassroots?"
Head
>What’s happening outside
>Float away from the cave as fast as possible
->Extend its neck if it makes it faster
Hatate:
> You try for Nitori...
> Seems to be a shot of her working on her backpack.
> "Apologies for the wait." You hear Miko, as she emerges from within. Followed by... you believe her name was Youmu? Yeah, the half human half phantom.
Seki:
> "YES THAT BAD!" She shouts.
> You create a head, and toss it-
> Kagerou snatches you head from midair before you can get it out of the cave.
> "You, stay put. Before I knock you out myself just to have an easier time. Or at least don't make yourself someone needing saving while I clear out the immediate surroundings, yet again." She sighs.
>_
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Hatate:
> "Any luck?"
-
Seki:
>"Hmmm."
>Lean against the cave wall then sigh
->"I'm helping you find her."
-->Make a go motion
>Is our ability to make heads fly or just make multiple heads?
-
Hatate:
> "Any luck?"
Seki:
>"Hmmm."
>Lean against the cave wall then sigh
->"I'm helping you find her."
-->Make a go motion
>Is our ability to make heads fly or just make multiple heads?
Hatate:
> "Yes. She's done quite well so far. I'm sure she'll give a lot of difficulty to any skilled swordsman now."
> "So that's what you were doing?" Momizi questions, to which, Miko nods.
> "She wanted training of a certain kind."
Seki:
> "Ah sure, help finding her when we have a crowd of people to deal with. Wonderful, I'm sure you spent all your time resting here thinking up that brilliant plan."
> The former.
>_
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Hatate:
> Blink.
> "...I'm afraid I'm a little lost. Can someone tell me what swords and training have to do with the moon?"
-
Hatate:
> Blink.
> "...I'm afraid I'm a little lost. Can someone tell me what swords and training have to do with the moon?"
Hatate:
> "Oh this was just something we were in the middle of before the moon situation happened. But I'm sure it'll still be useful in resolving it." Miko nods.
>_
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Hatate:
> "Does that mean it's safe to go out and get Aya back?"
-
Hatate:
> "Does that mean it's safe to go out and get Aya back?"
Hatate:
> "Ah, my apologies. We can start on that immediately, if you'd like."
>_
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Hatate:
> "If it's safe for us."
-
Hatate:
> "If it's safe for us."
Hatate:
> "I'm not too sure about that. But there isn't much I can do to make it safer."
>_
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Seki
>"Kagerou, I understand you're worried and stressed. I'm worried about her too and worried that you could get hurt."
>Look down
->"I met the ice fairy."
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Hatate:
> When we took a picture of Nitori, what were her environs like?
> "I suppose that's fair. Is there any way to contact you again once we're out in the wild, in case we need somewhere to escape?"
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Hatate:
> When we took a picture of Nitori, what were her environs like?
> "I suppose that's fair. Is there any way to contact you again once we're out in the wild, in case we need somewhere to escape?"
Hatate:
> Some place with water nearby, it seemed like.
> "Hm... It's a bit difficult, apparently." Miko sighs. "Some people manage to understand and do it properly, many don't. Hm... Youmu, do you believe you know how?"
> "Yes. I made sure to study everything we went by hard." The half phantom nods.
> "Then she can be your way out of danger." Miko continues.
>_
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Seki
>"Kagerou, I understand you're worried and stressed. I'm worried about her too and worried that you could get hurt."
>Look down
->"I met the ice fairy."
-
Hatate:
> Look to Youmu.
> "So we'll be traveling companions, then?"
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Seki
>"Kagerou, I understand you're worried and stressed. I'm worried about her too and worried that you could get hurt."
>Look down
->"I met the ice fairy."
Hatate:
> Look to Youmu.
> "So we'll be traveling companions, then?"
Seki:
> "...Alright then. You just go do whatever you want. I won't get in your way boss. Whatever plans you have, go ahead and do them." Kagerou stomps out of the cave, leaving your head on the ground.
> You can see the nearby fairies and humans, or Youkai she claimed, actively keep their distance from her.
Hatate:
> "I'll be in your care." The half human speaks.
> "Alright. If everyone will hold one another's hands, I'll drag you all out of here at once." Miko takes Youmu's hand herself.
>_
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Hatate:
> Rapidly, briefly, look between Youmu's free hand, Momizi, and Megumu.
> Begin sweating profusely at the fact that we have only two hands.
> Take Youmu's hand in one and Momizi's hand in the other. Mentally apologize to Megumu several times.
> ...Give Momizi's hand a squeeze. ...Just a little.
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Hatate:
> Rapidly, briefly, look between Youmu's free hand, Momizi, and Megumu.
> Begin sweating profusely at the fact that we have only two hands.
> Take Youmu's hand in one and Momizi's hand in the other. Mentally apologize to Megumu several times.
> ...Give Momizi's hand a squeeze. ...Just a little.
Hatate:
> You feel conflicted for a moment. Though as you take Youmu's you feel an eternity held in the palm of your hand.
> After the endless second passes, you grab hold of Momizi, and Megumu seems to hesitate, before grabbing Momizi's other. Maybe it was your imagination... Though maybe if you waited a second more, she-
> You don't get much time to think before you suddenly feel yourself moving... Falling? No, on solid ground.
> ...In solid ground? No, on it, for sure. As is the rest of your group, Miko, Youmu, Momizi, Megumu, but not the ghost.
> You appear to be just outside of a... tall village? The buildings are all stretched and larger...
> There's enclosed carts out here, seemingly forming a blockade to what would be a path inside, and many youkai standing at the ready next to it. There are plenty of fairies further away from the buildings, too.
>_
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Hatate:
> We can take in the sights in a moment. There's something more immediately important to do.
> Let go of both Youmu and Momizi, then turn to Megumu and give her several apology bows.
> "I'm truly sorry, Lady Iizunamaru. I panicked and made the decision I made as a result."
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Hatate:
> We can take in the sights in a moment. There's something more immediately important to do.
> Let go of both Youmu and Momizi, then turn to Megumu and give her several apology bows.
> "I'm truly sorry, Lady Iizunamaru. I panicked and made the decision I made as a result."
Hatate:
> You let go and bow respectfully and apologetically to Megumu.
> "It's alright. It's nothing big." Megumu assures.
> Miko seems to have slipped away somewhere.
>_
-
//I think it would very much be worth sitting down with Kagerou and finding out why the two of you have been clashing so much. All of her behavior so far with regards to Seki has been very out of the ordinary for her. I would even suggest kowtowing to her in the immediate by giving in and promising to do whatever she wants you to do just to make sure she doesn't walk away before things get any worse, but that's up to you.
Hatate:
> Look down at Megumu's hand, then back up at her face.
> "Um...may I now, then? ...Please forgive my impertinence in asking for such."
-
//I think it would very much be worth sitting down with Kagerou and finding out why the two of you have been clashing so much. All of her behavior so far with regards to Seki has been very out of the ordinary for her. I would even suggest kowtowing to her in the immediate by giving in and promising to do whatever she wants you to do just to make sure she doesn't walk away before things get any worse, but that's up to you.
Hatate:
> Look down at Megumu's hand, then back up at her face.
> "Um...may I now, then? ...Please forgive my impertinence in asking for such."
Hatate:
> "If you want. Sure." Megumu offers her hand, though seems to be observing the surroundings.
>_
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Hatate:
> Quickly snatch up Megumu's hand in one of our hands.
> Internally panic for a nanosecond, before quickly snatching up one of Momizi's hands in our other hand.
> Then take a look at the surrounds as well, to see what is familiar and what is unfamiliar.
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Hatate:
> Quickly snatch up Megumu's hand in one of our hands.
> Internally panic for a nanosecond, before quickly snatching up one of Momizi's hands in our other hand.
> Then take a look at the surrounds as well, to see what is familiar and what is unfamiliar.
Hatate:
> You steal up the two Tengus hands, Momizi getting caught off guard this time.
> "Are we moving again?" She questions.
> "This is supposed to be Gensokyo, but..." Youmu speaks as you examine the surroundings. "I feel more at home in Senkai now. Is this the Human Village?"
>_
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Hatate:
> Examine Youmu (without making a show of it).
> Gently squeeze Momizi's hand again.
> Do the buildings look at all like Gensokyo buildings?
> What kinds of youkai are lined up at the blockade?
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Hatate:
> Examine Youmu (without making a show of it).
> Gently squeeze Momizi's hand again.
> Do the buildings look at all like Gensokyo buildings?
> What kinds of youkai are lined up at the blockade?
Hatate:
> The half-human half-phantom is wearing a green dress that matches her hair. No, wait, it doesn't. Well, not like that ghost from before. This swordswoman's hair is white, and the swords she possesses rest on her back and waist in sheathes. Her sizes seem to lose against all of you, though she... makes up for it with the abnormally large phantom following her? From the phantom's motions, it seems like it's also scanning the surroundings.
> You give Momizi's hand a gentle squeeze, enjoying how it feels while Momizi herself readjusts her return grip on you to be more comfortable.
> They do not?
> They appear humanoid but seem a just a bit strange. Of course, they could be Human, but if you had to bet on one or the other, you'd bet Youkai.
>_
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Hatate:
> Do any of the assembled youkai look like any specific subspecies that we can recognize? Tengu, tanuki, kappa, rabbit, etc.
-
Hatate:
> Do any of the assembled youkai look like any specific subspecies that we can recognize? Tengu, tanuki, kappa, rabbit, etc.
Hatate:
> No. No horns, no wings, no ears. At least from those you see.
>_
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Hatate:
> "...If it is, it certainly doesn't look it...I'm not even sure all those people over there are humans."
-
Hatate:
> "...If it is, it certainly doesn't look it...I'm not even sure all those people over there are humans."
Hatate:
> "Is it even our business?" Megumu questions.
>_
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Hatate:
> "Well, on a personal level, no, of course. But it is a bit strange on a macro level...near as I was aware, there was a little bit of non-human presence in the Village, and Aya was even-"
> Blink.
> "Uh, I probably shouldn't talk about that out loud, huh. There's probably no need to tell you anyway, Lady Iizunamaru, I can't imagine you weren't already aware."
> "But, getting back to the immediate matter at hand, I'm pretty sure there wasn't ever this level of non-human presence."
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Hatate:
> "Well, on a personal level, no, of course. But it is a bit strange on a macro level...near as I was aware, there was a little bit of non-human presence in the Village, and Aya was even-"
> Blink.
> "Uh, I probably shouldn't talk about that out loud, huh. There's probably no need to tell you anyway, Lady Iizunamaru, I can't imagine you weren't already aware."
> "But, getting back to the immediate matter at hand, I'm pretty sure there wasn't ever this level of non-human presence."
Hatate:
> "Well, I did get into a conversation with someone on the possibility of things going... poorly, for any business grand scheme." Megumu replies. "It's probably best to regroup and get a feel for what happened before we make any moves like that. Lest we end up playing into the hands of someone who is in control of this situation already."
>_
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Hatate:
> Nod.
> "As you say, Lady Iizunamaru. Perhaps we should seek out our home, then? That may be our best option for both relative safety and gathering information by comparing current states to prior states."
-
Hatate:
> Nod.
> "As you say, Lady Iizunamaru. Perhaps we should seek out our home, then? That may be our best option for both relative safety and gathering information by comparing current states to prior states."
Hatate:
> Megumu nods. "We might even find Aya there."
> "What about me?" Youmu questions.
> "Right... we do have an extra alongside our Tengu here..."
>_
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Hatate:
> Look at Youmu with a thinking expression.
> "Mmm, that is a consideration...
> Look to Megumu.
> "If she came with us and stayed in our company, though, then surely that would be okay? Especially if her presence had your approval, Lady Iizunamaru."
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Hatate:
> Look at Youmu with a thinking expression.
> "Mmm, that is a consideration...
> Look to Megumu.
> "If she came with us and stayed in our company, though, then surely that would be okay? Especially if her presence had your approval, Lady Iizunamaru."
Hatate:
> "I can probably wave it off since this whole incident is going down..." Megumu considers.
>_
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Hatate:
> "It would be appreciated if you could, Lady. The circumstances suggest the four of us are better served together than separate, both within and outside our lands."
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Seki
>Say to Kagerou, "OK. I'll stay here."
>Frown
->Pick up our extra head
-->See if our ability to make our heads works
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Hatate:
> "It would be appreciated if you could, Lady. The circumstances suggest the four of us are better served together than separate, both within and outside our lands."
Seki
>Say to Kagerou, "OK. I'll stay here."
>Frown
->Pick up our extra head
-->See if our ability to make our heads works
Hatate:
> "Alright then... How are we getting over to our mountain from here?" Megumu questions. "I don't see it on either side.
> "If memory serves me right, we just need to circumnavigate until we spot either the mountain or the Garden of the Sun. If we find the later first, opposite of it is our destination." Momizi advises.
Seki:
> Kagerou continues.
> You lift your extra head and try to make it fly.
> It does fly. The heads you used in the spellcard flew as well. Though the one you sent away from yourself did not. You have a bad feeling that it might not work with heads too far away, which would be annoying on top of already not being able to do much...
> Then again, Yukari said you were interesting for being able to create multiple heads in the first place, and still have one on your body.
>_
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Seki
>Use our ability on the head connected to our body
->Stop if it hurts
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Seki
>Use our ability on the head connected to our body
->Stop if it hurts
Seki:
> You use your ability, and your head pops off, flying above you.
> The fairies and humanoids outside the cave seem to be leaving you be so far.
>_
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Seki
>Try again but keep our neck connected
>Where is Kagerou
-
Hatate:
> Nod.
> "Sounds good to me. I trust your geographical knowledge more than my own."
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Seki
>Try again but keep our neck connected
>Where is Kagerou
Hatate:
> Nod.
> "Sounds good to me. I trust your geographical knowledge more than my own."
Seki:
> You try again with your head connected, but it seems like your body is too heavy to be carried up. That or you're too tired from the spell card to manage...
> You do not see-
> No, wait, she's back... Dragging along the majority of a tree to the cave entrance. It's not that large, but still surprising for her.
Hatate:
> Then I'll lead the way and keep a look out." Momizi starts to pull you along.
>_
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Hatate:
> Follow! (Make sure to pull Megumu gently, so as to not risk a great offense...)
-
Hatate:
> Follow! (Make sure to pull Megumu gently, so as to not risk a great offense...)
Hatate:
> You follow, pulling Megumu along in the same way.
> Momizi soon points out something far in the distance, which you assume is the garden given it's not the mountain.
> "Guess we're going all the way around, then." She sighs.
>_
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Hatate:
> Are there any tall landmarks visible in any direction, either natural or humanoid-made?
-
// @Kilgamayan Could I get your help with Kagerou
Seki
>"Talk to me. What's going on?"
-
//Sure, I'll do what I can.
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Hatate:
> Are there any tall landmarks visible in any direction, either natural or humanoid-made?
// @Kilgamayan Could I get your help with Kagerou
Seki
>"Talk to me. What's going on?"
Hatate:
> A few... The nearest one you notice is covered in plantlife, you think. Though that's still far.
Seki:
> "What do you think is going on? Take a- nn, guess." She blocks most of the entrance with the tree, leaving a bit of room to slip through.
>_
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Hatate:
> "If that's what we have to do..."
Seki:
> "I don't really know. I don't even know how I got here. I remember the world felt really wrong, then the moon showed up and got blindingly bright, then suddenly I lost track of my body and everything was different. I don't know why or how things changed or how my body got to that bed."
> Frown.
> "I also don't know what I'm doing to make you so angry, but whatever it is, I want to stop doing it."
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Seki
>Open our arms
->"I don't know. I haven't seen or heard enough to actually piece together more than locations are weird and out of place. Magic has waned."
>"Are most fairies that aggressive now or is there just a powerful youkai nearby. I just don't know."
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Hatate:
> "If that's what we have to do..."
Seki:
> "I don't really know. I don't even know how I got here. I remember the world felt really wrong, then the moon showed up and got blindingly bright, then suddenly I lost track of my body and everything was different. I don't know why or how things changed or how my body got to that bed."
> Frown.
> "I also don't know what I'm doing to make you so angry, but whatever it is, I want to stop doing it."
Seki
>Open our arms
->"I don't know. I haven't seen or heard enough to actually piece together more than locations are weird and out of place. Magic has waned."
>"Are most fairies that aggressive now or is there just a powerful youkai nearby. I just don't know."
Hatate:
> "Why don't we just go through the sunflower field?" Youmu questions.
> "There's plenty more fairies and youkai in there than scattered about around it. Better chance of not fighting."
Seki:
> "It could be either, or even both. And I'm really, really agitated. Especially because you insist on playing out there with the culprits and resolvers who have plans and experience, while you know we're pretty weak in terms of youkai. I don't know who or what possessed you to be so battle hungry, but it's going to get you exterminated, or worse. But if that's what you want, go ahead and enjoy it."
> Kagerou sits down on the bed, taking a breath.
> "I can't fly anymore, but I've felt different. The "Werewolf" part of me has gotten weird. I mean, you can clearly see it's not night outside, but I can do feats I'd normally be able to on a full moon night. I'm sure that's fantastic for you, who wants to wage an all-out attack on everything in sight and resolve this incident on your own or with whoever happens to be around to help you."
>_
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Aya:
> Are we still going?
Hatate:
> "Probably better to not get into a scrap, yeah. Not to say we couldn't take some enemies, since we have...one, two, three swords and Lady Iizunamaru with us, but if everything is weird it might be dangerous to assume certain things."
Seki:
> "...I..."
> Heave a tired sigh.
> Shuffle over to the bed and gently have a seat next to Kagerou.
> "...I want my friend to feel better. The other stuff can wait."
> Lean in her direction a bit so our shoulder is using her body for physical support.
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Seki
>"How does your werewolf part compare to before Gensokyo?"
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Aya:
> Are we still going?
Hatate:
> "Probably better to not get into a scrap, yeah. Not to say we couldn't take some enemies, since we have...one, two, three swords and Lady Iizunamaru with us, but if everything is weird it might be dangerous to assume certain things."
Seki:
> "...I..."
> Heave a tired sigh.
> Shuffle over to the bed and gently have a seat next to Kagerou.
> "...I want my friend to feel better. The other stuff can wait."
> Lean in her direction a bit so our shoulder is using her body for physical support.
Seki
>"How does your werewolf part compare to before Gensokyo?"
Aya:
> Things are... finally... looking like... they have an end in sight. You don't dare to assume the other place Ran went by is another kitchen to repeat this process.
Hatate:
> "Yep. Best to be cautious." Momizi says.
Seki:
> You take a seat.
> "I'm not going to feel better if you continue trying to go out in a blaze of glory or something. I know I'm definitely affected by this now, but that doesn't mean we have to be key players or something. There's other people that can try to fight this."
> "What do you mean before Gensokyo?"
>_
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Hatate:
> "Lead the way, then."
> Give Momizi's hand another gentle squeeze.
Seki:
> "No, yeah, that's exactly what I'm getting at. If that's what's bothering you, I value you more than I value fixing things. Other people can deal with it, I only want you and Hime."
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Seki
>"Trust me when I say I'm more aware of my position in the pecking order than I've ever been. If you want me to stay, I'll stay."
>"I don't like not knowing if you and wakasaki are OK."
>"I meant before the great barrier was erected "
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Hatate:
> "Lead the way, then."
> Give Momizi's hand another gentle squeeze.
Seki:
> "No, yeah, that's exactly what I'm getting at. If that's what's bothering you, I value you more than I value fixing things. Other people can deal with it, I only want you and Hime."
Seki
>"Trust me when I say I'm more aware of my position in the pecking order than I've ever been. If you want me to stay, I'll stay."
>"I don't like not knowing if you and wakasaki are OK."
>"I meant before the great barrier was erected "
Hatate:
> You give Momi another squeeze, returning to the normal hold after as she leads once again.
Seki:
> "We're usually okay when we're worrying about ourselves and each other, not the rest of the world. They've got Tengu who can travel all of Gensokyo in seconds. Theres Shrine Maidens that can compete with gods."
> "I don't think about that much. It's far in the past, anyways." Kagerou adds. "I'm sure people back then had it rougher."
>_
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Hatate:
> How is Megumu doing?
Seki:
> "Hey, don't sell yourself too short, what with swingin' a tree around with your bare hands over there."
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Hatate:
> How is Megumu doing?
Seki:
> "Hey, don't sell yourself too short, what with swingin' a tree around with your bare hands over there."
Hatate:
> Still following along. Though her eye seems partially caught by the tall buildings.
Seki:
> "I'm sure most youkai can do that better. Their strength does surpass humans more often than not."
>_
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Hatate:
> "I wish I could tell you where those came from, Lady Iizunamaru."
Seki:
> Were Kagerou's animal features showing when we met her at the kobito castle earlier?
> Are they showing now?
> "Regardless, I'll follow your lead from here. Just let me know where you want us to go and what you want me to do along the way."
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Hatate:
> "I wish I could tell you where those came from, Lady Iizunamaru."
Seki:
> Were Kagerou's animal features showing when we met her at the kobito castle earlier?
> Are they showing now?
> "Regardless, I'll follow your lead from here. Just let me know where you want us to go and what you want me to do along the way."
Hatate:
> "It's fine. Just taking in the sight."
> The fairies inside the Garden of the Sun you're passing by appear to be in an... almost organized line, following something or someone further ahead.
Seki:
> No.
> Yes.
> "I need a break... But we have to find Waka first and assure she's doing alright. She could be out of the water for all we know, and with these youkai and fairies so aggressive..."
> The werewolf girl shakes her head.
> "I've got no clue where to search first."
>_
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Hatate:
> "Huh. Hey, look over there."
> Nod our head in the direction of the fairy line.
> "That's pretty unusual. I wonder who they're following?"
Seki:
> "Hmm...I haven't knowingly left this area. Where exactly are we?"
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Hatate:
> "Huh. Hey, look over there."
> Nod our head in the direction of the fairy line.
> "That's pretty unusual. I wonder who they're following?"
Seki:
> "Hmm...I haven't knowingly left this area. Where exactly are we?"
Hatate:
> "Given it's fairies, it could be any... Powerful youkai. Another fairy. Reimu." Youmu considers.
> "Think it's worth checking out?" Momizi questions.
> "Why not if it's along the way?" Youmu asks. "We can handle a few fairies trivially."
Seki:
> "I don't know either."
> You think she's mostly calmed down, now?
>_
-
Hatate:
> Do the fairies seem to be proceeding further into the Garden, or are they traveling parallel to us?
-
Hatate:
> Do the fairies seem to be proceeding further into the Garden, or are they traveling parallel to us?
Hatate:
> More of the former than the latter.
>_
-
Hatate:
> "Sure, we can go for it."
Seki:
> "Mmm. But if we want to find out where we are, we have to go out there, and possibly get attacked..."
-
Hatate:
> "Sure, we can go for it."
Seki:
> "Mmm. But if we want to find out where we are, we have to go out there, and possibly get attacked..."
Hatate:
> Momizi starts to hurry a bit, dipping towards the sunflowers some.
Seki:
> "Not like I know many places in Gensokyo in the first place."
>_
-
Hatate:
> Follow!
Seki:
> Deflate a little bit.
> "Same."
-
Hatate:
> Follow!
Seki:
> Deflate a little bit.
> "Same."
Hatate:
> You follow along...
> Soon, you spot the person at the end. They appear to be a large fairy, like Daiyousei, though with some interesting clothing.
> "It's safer next to you than not. Especially if you aren't afraid of Yuuka." One of the fairies following the bigger one speaks.
> "Don't you normally play around here anyways?" The large fairy questions. Doesn't sound familiar.
> "Not if Yuuka's nearby." A different fairy answers.
Seki:
> "Are you still in contact with that Tengu? She could probably help point out a few places. I'm sure you could've had another head follow her again. ...Unless you just went to focus them on fighting instead." She frowns again.
>_
-
Hatate:
> "Ah, pardon us..."
Seki:
> Frown.
> "I'm not. Some...unpleasant stuff happened, and I left that group. No one there was fighting when I left, though, at least, and I didn't encourage them to try."
-
Hatate:
> "Ah, pardon us..."
Seki:
> Frown.
> "I'm not. Some...unpleasant stuff happened, and I left that group. No one there was fighting when I left, though, at least, and I didn't encourage them to try."
Hatate:
> "Hm? More Tengu? Friends of Aya?" The big fairy questions.
Seki:
> "Right..." Kagerou says. You don't think she believes you entirely.
>_
-
Hatate:
> Light our eyes up.
> "Yes! We're looking for her. Do you know where she is?"
Seki:
> "No one was hostile where we were anyway. There was no need to fight."
-
Seki
>"I may know another person that might be able to help, Cirno."
-
Hatate:
> Light our eyes up.
> "Yes! We're looking for her. Do you know where she is?"
Seki:
> "No one was hostile where we were anyway. There was no need to fight."
Seki
>"I may know another person that might be able to help, Cirno."
Hatate:
> A cold breeze runs by.
> "Yeah." The fairy seems happier at the mention of her. "She was here earlier, but you-"
> The fairy pauses for a moment as you see some... small white things gather at her feet. More and more, along with the breeze, to the point where you suspect it's snow.
> "Oh crud. Uhh, I'll tell her to come here next time I see her. Don't get too far from here." She sighs, as the snow covers your view of her figure. "When did I get so popular-"
> With the wind, her voice and her figure vanish, and the snow disperses as quickly as it came.
> "What." Megumu questions.
Seki:
> "Cirno? Who?" Kagerou questions, as cold air rushes through the cave.
> "Ugh. Well that's not someone I was looking forward to being called by." You hear a voice from deeper in the cave, as a fairy emerges. Somewhat familiar, but you haven't seen such a large fairy before, you think.
> "Oh!" The fairy hits her palm as an idea comes to mind. "I nearly forgot. If I'm called by someone I don't like, I should be allowed to freeze them. Lucky you."
> Freezing people. Those wings, and the bit of blue hair you can see. You think this might be Cirno. Or someone related to her...
> Kagerou gets up, standing between the two of you...
>_
-
Hatate:
> "What."
-
Seki
>"Sorry, didn't realize that you disliked me. If you're going to do that you should let us go to warn people."
>"Would food from the human village, after the incident, suffice to get your help?"
>"We're look for Wakasagihime."
//I just realized sending the fairy to the void is mean
-
Seki
>"Sorry, didn't realize that you disliked me. If you're going to do that you should let us go to warn people."
>"Would food from the human village, after the incident, suffice to get your help?"
>"We're look for Wakasagihime."
//I just realized sending the fairy to the void is mean
Hatate:
> "What."
Seki:
> "I don't need someone to get food for me." The fairy frowns. "And you were just interrupting something. Why are you even asking for my help now, when you were talking about how weak I was before. Even throwing riddles as if I'd fail them."
> Kagerou glances back at you, as if to ask what you did.
> "That's that lake mermaid's name, isn't it?" The fairy puts a hand to her chin. "I don't think I've saw her around in a while."
Hatate:
> "Did she... die?" Momizi questions.
> "Someone called her." One of the fairies answers. "If you call for the strongest fairy, she'll come."
> "Strongest? Oh. It's her... That makes sense." Youmu says. "But when could she do that?"
>_
-
Hatate:
> "Hey, wait. That might mean..."
> Break away from our hand-holding, pull out our phone, and load a picture of what Cirno's doing at the moment.
-
Hatate:
> "Hey, wait. That might mean..."
> Break away from our hand-holding, pull out our phone, and load a picture of what Cirno's doing at the moment.
Hatate:
> You pause and regrettable let go of the others hands, trying to use your ability to get a picture of what the ice fairy's up to.
> You're given a shot of a dark cave, with Sekibanki and that werewolf friend of hers. By process of elimination and the third figure being the fairy you just met and watched vanish, that must be Cirno...
> God she's grown like crazy! How long were you in Miko's place for!?
>_
-
Hatate:
> Adopt a shocked look.
> "What in the hells? That's Cirno? How is that even possible?"
> Show our companions the photo.
-
Seki
>"I was hoping that I could learn to be as strong as you."
>Raise an eyebrow
->"What happened to you after. . . Aya's trick?
>"Damn. Would you keep an eye out for her?"
>Drop kick our spare head out the cave
->Have our head fly to increase the distance
-
Hatate:
> Adopt a shocked look.
> "What in the hells? That's Cirno? How is that even possible?"
> Show our companions the photo.
Hatate:
> You show the others the photo.
> "Where is that?" Youmu questions.
> The cold's picking up again.
Seki:
> "An incident's not the time to try and get strong." The fairy frowns, snow forming around her. "Nothing happened to me. That's all the questions for now. I'm going. Call me again this soon and you'll find out what it's like to be a rediscovered caveman."
> The ice fairy vanishes with the snow...
> "I'm going to call her again." Kagerou frowns, pushing the bed to the cave's wall. "If we don't have anything to do other than wait while Hime's out who knows where, then I guess we'll go your way and test our limits. I'll be trusting you. Do something stupid and we'll both suffer for it."
> You cannot drop kick your head out of the cave as the exit is mostly covered by a tree.
>_
-
Seki
>"Before you call her let me get my important bits somewhere out of the way."
>Have the spare head fly in the air
->Send our body to the back of the cave and out of sight
Spare head:
>"I'll let you do the talking if you think summoning her again will help."
-
Hatate:
> "No idea, but I recognize Sekibanki. Not sure about the werewolf..."
-
Seki
>"Before you call her let me get my important bits somewhere out of the way."
>Have the spare head fly in the air
->Send our body to the back of the cave and out of sight
Spare head:
>"I'll let you do the talking if you think summoning her again will help."
Hatate:
> "No idea, but I recognize Sekibanki. Not sure about the werewolf..."
Seki:
> "Tell me when you're ready then." Kagerou says, as you fly up.
> Then have your body exit the cave, to which, your head begins floating back down to the ground.
Hatate:
> The ice fairy returns.
> "Alright." She speaks. "I didn't actually go to Aya that moment. Someone else called for me." She looks away, annoyed. "But they won't call again for a bit. I was going to say that Yukari called for Aya and took her somewhere for a favor or something."
> "How did you get like that..." Youmu questions.
>_
-
Seki
>"Ready as I'll ever be."
-
Hatate:
> "So Yukari is still kicking around, huh. I wonder why Aya went with her? I remember Aya not being able to enlist Yukari's help..."
> "Also, out of curiosity, what happens if someone's holding on to you when you, uh, disappear? Do they go with you?"
-
Seki
>"Ready as I'll ever be."
Hatate:
> "So Yukari is still kicking around, huh. I wonder why Aya went with her? I remember Aya not being able to enlist Yukari's help..."
> "Also, out of curiosity, what happens if someone's holding on to you when you, uh, disappear? Do they go with you?"
Hatate:
> "No. Pretty sure they won't go too."
> Cirno pauses with a look of annoyance, as snow gathers once again.
> "I'll be right back. Call my name in a couple of minutes. Gotta teach someone a lesson. No way it's someone different..."
> You notice something flash towards Cirno as she vanishes.
Seki:
> "Ahem... Cirno Cirno Cirno." Kagerou speaks, readying herself for a fight.
> The cave is getting really cold.
> "Are you-"
> Before the ice fairy can speak another word as she appears, Kagerou has her pinned to the opposite wall in a flash.
> "I know full well what I am and who I am. You're helping us. Don't even think about bailing." Kagerou threatens, baring her claws at the ice fairy's neck.
> It feels like Winter.
>_
-
Hatate:
> "...That seems really inconvenient."
> Look around at the other fairies gathered.
> "...So, uh...hi."
-
Seki
>Shoot kagerou a look of what are you doing
>Ready ourself to move so our head can hijack Cirno's body if she plans something stupid
-
//Feel free to shoot this down if it runs counter to your goals or established characterization.
>Allow reasonable time for objections to be made, if any.
Seki:
>"Kagerou, calm down. Remember that we can't find Waka if we're frozen."
>"Besides, we can't control her name being called by literally anyone in Gensokyo, so we can't really force her to stay even if we wanted to. It would be better to convince her to help us willingly."
-
//My runs in Neo Gensokyo's are a string of mistakes that ruin people's lives in that world
-
Hatate:
> "...That seems really inconvenient."
> Look around at the other fairies gathered.
> "...So, uh...hi."
Seki
>Shoot kagerou a look of what are you doing
>Ready ourself to move so our head can hijack Cirno's body if she plans something stupid
//Feel free to shoot this down if it runs counter to your goals or established characterization.
>Allow reasonable time for objections to be made, if any.
Seki:
>"Kagerou, calm down. Remember that we can't find Waka if we're frozen."
>"Besides, we can't control her name being called by literally anyone in Gensokyo, so we can't really force her to stay even if we wanted to. It would be better to convince her to help us willingly."
Hatate:
> "Hi." One of the fairies speaks.
> "A Tengu ate one of us earlier."
> "Wow. This got awkward really quickly." Megumu speaks.
Seki:
> There's a flash of cold, and Kagerou freezes solid in an ice block.
> "Idiot..." Cirno sighs, floating to the side, before the ice suddenly shatters.
> "I won't hear that from a fairy trying to play a prank by giving someone a cold." Kagerou looks a tad different.
> "Okay, I can teach you you're an idiot without words." Cirno frowns. "Is what I would say if I wanted to waste time with you."
> You've got a chilling feeling. Kagerou doesn't seem like she's willing to listen to your request to calm down.
>_
-
Hatate:
> "Um."
> Look to Megumu, then Momizi, then back to the fairies.
> "I don't think any of us can do that to you, at least."
-
Head
>"We're desperate to find our friend. She may be in danger. You may hate me, but Wakasagihime doesn't deserve to be hurt because of my stupid mistakes. Kagerou's mind has been effected by the incident. Please help, Cirno."
-
Seki:
>Pinch nose bridge and wonder why life got so complicated.
>How is Kagerou different? Is her wolf side showing itself more?
-
Hatate:
> "Um."
> Look to Megumu, then Momizi, then back to the fairies.
> "I don't think any of us can do that to you, at least."
Head
>"We're desperate to find our friend. She may be in danger. You may hate me, but Wakasagihime doesn't deserve to be hurt because of my stupid mistakes. Kagerou's mind has been effected by the incident. Please help, Cirno."
Seki:
>Pinch nose bridge and wonder why life got so complicated.
>How is Kagerou different? Is her wolf side showing itself more?
Hatate:
> "I guess she went in willingly though. Then again, we haven't seen her since..." The fairy explains.
Seki:
> You pinch your nose outside in annoyance...
> You do believe her wolf side might be showing more. Her ears do seem pretty big.
> "I told you, I'm busy." Cirno raises her hands.
> The cold is overwhelming, and snow is covering the cave. Too much to see.
> The snow settles some after moments, but there's still some around. Next to Cirno is a giant block of ice, easily spanning most of the early cave here in size.
> Cirno wipes her hands, only for something huge within the darkness of the cave to emerge with a strange and somewhat familiar noise, swallowing her whole, and returning to darkness.
> ...
> Well, at least the cold is gone...?
>_
-
Hatate:
> "Is the tengu still here?"
-
Hatate:
> "Is the tengu still here?"
Hatate:
> The fairies shake their heads.
>_
-
Seki
>Where is Kagerou?
>How big of a wolf does she turn into during the full moon?
-
Seki:
>How do we recognize the noise?
>Examine wolfcicle
-
Hatate:
> "Maybe that's why you haven't seen her since, then. Where did that tengu go?"
-
Seki
>Where is Kagerou?
>How big of a wolf does she turn into during the full moon?
Seki:
>How do we recognize the noise?
>Examine wolfcicle
Hatate:
> "Maybe that's why you haven't seen her since, then. Where did that tengu go?"
Seki:
> You examine the wolfcicle.
> You can't see into it. The ice is too thick...
> The noise sounded a bit like a howl. Probably too deep, though.
> You think she only has a humanoid wolf form. No, wait, she does have a wolf one. Though it's usually too fast to see much of her figure. She's pretty big for a wolf, probably bigger than a person. But whatever that was from the darkness was way too big to be such.
> "Okay! You two gonna sit down and listen for a bit?" An unfamiliar voice speaks from deeper in the cave. Was there someone else here?
> ...Maybe you should've checked it fully. You might be intruding on someone's home... and their bed...
Hatate:
> "Into some weird eye place. I don't know." The fairy... explains.
>_
-
Seki:
>Investigate the source of the voice.
-
Hatate:
> Frown.
> "That makes it sound like it was Aya. What would she be doing eating fairies?"
-
Seki
>Quickly check to see if we fly like before by floating up
-
Seki:
>Investigate the source of the voice.
Hatate:
> Frown.
> "That makes it sound like it was Aya. What would she be doing eating fairies?"
Seki
>Quickly check to see if we fly like before by floating up
Seki:
> You try to fly, but don't make it off the ground.
> You head deeper into the cave, finding a white-haired swordswoman, a large phantom, Kagerou, and Cirno.
> "You were at the Garden of the Sun though. How'd you get here?" Cirno asks.
> "It's hard to explain. At the very least, I tagged along. Don't bother asking." The swordswoman says. "Knowing's only useful to me anyways."
> "I had it handled." Kagerou speaks, adjusting her clothes properly.
> "I would've frozen you from the inside." Cirno argues.
> "I'm a special kind of wolf, and a werewolf at that. You're just a strong fairy." Kagerou retorts.
> "Stop stroking your egos." The swordswoman sighs.
Hatate:
> "She ate a talking head too, I think."
>_
-
Seki:
>Does Kagerou seem okay?
-
Seki
>Say to the swordswoman, "Thank you for deescalating the situation."
>Have we read any of the writings the Hieda
->If so, "You wouldn't happen to be an incident resolver?"
-
Hatate:
> Roll our eyes.
> "Great. What else did she stuff in her face?"
-
Seki:
>Does Kagerou seem okay?
Seki
>Say to the swordswoman, "Thank you for deescalating the situation."
>Have we read any of the writings the Hieda
->If so, "You wouldn't happen to be an incident resolver?"
Hatate:
> Roll our eyes.
> "Great. What else did she stuff in her face?"
Seki:
> Seems like she's tired. She also has a bit of snow still on her. Her ears and nails are shrinking in size.
> You keep up on news frequently. When you can, at least... Not like you have a subscription.
> "I have helped resolve a few incidents. My name is Youmu. Why are you two fighting in the first place?"
> "We needed more support to figure out where a friend of ours is, and to get through the hostile fairies and youkai. I went about trying to get support this way because no one seems to listen to me."
> "I see... I'd like to help, but I've been travelling with a group that's going to a bit of a restricted place." The swordswoman says.
Hatate:
> The fairies shrug.
> "Just a fairy and a head."
>_
-
Hatate:
> Try pulling Aya's current activities up on our phone again.
-
Seki
>Turn to Kagerou
->"If we went with them we could eliminate ground Wakasagihime isn't maybe find someone who has seen her."
>Say to the swordswoman, "That's assuming - that you'll let us tag along."
>Put a hand to our chin
->Do we think we could control a fairy body if we remove the head?
-
Hatate:
> Try pulling Aya's current activities up on our phone again.
Seki
>Turn to Kagerou
->"If we went with them we could eliminate ground Wakasagihime isn't maybe find someone who has seen her."
>Say to the swordswoman, "That's assuming - that you'll let us tag along."
>Put a hand to our chin
->Do we think we could control a fairy body if we remove the head?
Hatate:
> You try to see what Aya's doing again through your ability.
> She seems to be talking to Yukari's assistant about something?
Seki:
> "I'm not the group leader, so that's not really my decision to make..."
> You tried with Luna before, but it still didn't stick...
-
Hatate:
> Does Aya look any different at all?
-
Seki:
>"Speaking of..."
>Turn to Youmu
>"Miss Youmu, did you happen to see a mermaid with blue hair and a green kimono anywhere? She's a friend of ours and we'd like to make sure she's okay."
-
Hatate:
> Does Aya look any different at all?
Seki:
>"Speaking of..."
>Turn to Youmu
>"Miss Youmu, did you happen to see a mermaid with blue hair and a green kimono anywhere? She's a friend of ours and we'd like to make sure she's okay."
Hatate:
> She looks tired and annoyed. But not much else.
Aya:
> You think you're finally done.
> "So she could just take you back immediately. Or I could try to ask if she's fine with letting you see whatever she plans to use all this for." Ran explains.
Seki:
> "I haven't seen such a person around, no." Youmu replies.
>_
-
Aya:
> "I'll admit I'm curious...and maybe the information will be useful somehow."
Hatate:
> "Oh, it finally worked. There she is. Hmm, she doesn't look like someone that ate a fairy and a head...I would have thought she'd look more...bulbous, I guess."
> Show the picture to our group.
-
Aya:
> "I'll admit I'm curious...and maybe the information will be useful somehow."
Hatate:
> "Oh, it finally worked. There she is. Hmm, she doesn't look like someone that ate a fairy and a head...I would have thought she'd look more...bulbous, I guess."
> Show the picture to our group.
Aya:
> "Don't have somewhere to be?"
Hatate:
> "You sure she ate anyone?" Megumu questions.
> "Uh, yeah. We saw it and heard it. But she didn't get bigger." The fairies explain.
>_
-
Aya:
> "How long would telling me about all this take?"
Hatate:
> "I think those heads can unmake themselves. Maybe it got eaten and then did that."
> Frown.
> "It would be nice if we could get to where she is."
-
Seki
>Use a headless fairy instead
>Do we think we make something that our heads could carry with us and Kagerou through the sky?
>"Hmm, then we might have to part ways. There aren't many options."
>"Kagerou what do think?"
-
Aya:
> "How long would telling me about all this take?"
Hatate:
> "I think those heads can unmake themselves. Maybe it got eaten and then did that."
> Frown.
> "It would be nice if we could get to where she is."
Seki
>Use a headless fairy instead
>Do we think we make something that our heads could carry with us and Kagerou through the sky?
>"Hmm, then we might have to part ways. There aren't many options."
>"Kagerou what do think?"
Aya:
> "Probably a while for her to do whatever she's planning."
Hatate:
> "She was going to do something with the ice fairy, too." One of the fairies says.
Seki:
> You don't see any headless fairies out here.
> You're not really one of the more creative people...
> "Our best bet is just running around clueless and looking for water..."
> "You can tell your group I'm ready to come back. If you can get back." Cirno says.
> "I can." Youmu replies.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Let's just send me back, then, since you seem to very strongly believe it to be the better option."
Hatate:
> "Eat her?"
-
Seki
>"One last question, have you seen the fairy, Luna?"
-
Aya:
> "Let's just send me back, then, since you seem to very strongly believe it to be the better option."
Hatate:
> "Eat her?"
Seki
>"One last question, have you seen the fairy, Luna?"
Aya:
> "Good. Because I didn't think she'd want to show you anyways. She'll be here in a-"
> "Well, I did drag you away from your business with Cirno for this favor in the first place, after all." Yukari peeks out from a gap.
> "You were listening in?!" Ran jumps.
> Ah. It's getting cold...
Hatate:
> "Well, she asked, but she said no."
Seki:
> Both girls shake their heads. Cirno departs first, in a vanish like before...
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh. You said the magic word..."
Hatate:
> Facepalm.
> "Good heavens."
-
Spare head
>Whisper, "Luna Child, Star Sapphire."
Seki
>"I might have an idea to travel faster. My heads can still fly as long as my torso is nearby."
>Take off our cape
->Have our spare head dart inside and float up so it looks like we're holding a balloon
-
Aya:
> "Oh. You said the magic word..."
Hatate:
> Facepalm.
> "Good heavens."
Spare head
>Whisper, "Luna Child, Star Sapphire."
Seki
>"I might have an idea to travel faster. My heads can still fly as long as my torso is nearby."
>Take off our cape
->Have our spare head dart inside and float up so it looks like we're holding a balloon
Aya:
> "Magic word?" Ran questions.
> "Yakumo." Cirno speaks as she appears in a gust of snow.
> "My my, look at you." Yukari muses. "Taking to the new state of Gensokyo like a fairy to a fantasy land. I suppose you're summoned in a certain way? Well, I'd best get going. Hurry along now."
> Yukari opens a gap for you.
Hatate:
> "I've got a feeling Aya didn't even try to get Yukari's actual help much..." Momizi frowns.
Seki:
> You whisper a few other fairies' names...
> You take off your cape and let your separated head float up in it.
> You might need something larger if you plan to use more heads...
> "I can at least take you guys to the Human Village, or the Garden of the Sun, if you want." Youmu offers.
>_
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Aya:
> "Hey, Sport. Good to see you again. Let's go back to where we were, shall we?"
> Swoop behind Cirno and lift her up in a princess carry before she can react.
> Then look to Yukari.
> "Keep me posted when you need me again."
> Step through the gap with our prize.
-
Seki
>"Kagerou what do you think?"
>Do we see any lone fairies by the cave
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Aya:
> "Hey, Sport. Good to see you again. Let's go back to where we were, shall we?"
> Swoop behind Cirno and lift her up in a princess carry before she can react.
> Then look to Yukari.
> "Keep me posted when you need me again."
> Step through the gap with our prize.
Seki
>"Kagerou what do you think?"
>Do we see any lone fairies by the cave
Aya:
> You sweep Cirno up immediately.
> "Wait, this food wasn't all just for Aya to eat with what you've done, is it?"
> "Certainly not. You'll see soon enough." Yukari waves you off.
> You step through the gap, finding ourself in the Garden of the Sun once more.
> With your Tengu comrades in sight! Momizi, Hatate, Megumu... Though no Miko, nor Tewi, nor Sekibanki.
> "Oh. Have people just started learning how to come when called or something?!" Momizi questions, noticing you.
Seki:
> The fairies and youkai have cleared away from the cave.
> "I think we should just head out on our own. We have a starting point, and that might be better than jumping into some other place and getting confused."
> "Then I won't keep you." The swordswoman speaks, before leaving further into the cave.
> "Hey, Seki... Can't you be called something like a Dullahan, or whatever it is?" Kagerou questions.
>_
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Aya:
> Let some relief visibly wash over our face.
> "Only one of us has. Good to see you three again! Though three others appear to be missing...anyway, what happened? There was that blinding light, then I had some bizarre dream where we were one tengu combined, and then all of a sudden I'm in this flower field getting my face ripped in half."
-
Seki
>"Yes? I don't splash people in blood, I'll have you know."
>Do we have a mark on our body connected to us being youkai or any marks on our neck?
>Hmm, Dullahan
->Try to call out to a steed
//Hoping it is a headless steed
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Aya:
> Let some relief visibly wash over our face.
> "Only one of us has. Good to see you three again! Though three others appear to be missing...anyway, what happened? There was that blinding light, then I had some bizarre dream where we were one tengu combined, and then all of a sudden I'm in this flower field getting my face ripped in half."
Seki
>"Yes? I don't splash people in blood, I'll have you know."
>Do we have a mark on our body connected to us being youkai or any marks on our neck?
>Hmm, Dullahan
->Try to call out to a steed
//Hoping it is a headless steed
Aya:
> "We were in Miss Miko's place, so we didn't exactly witness too much either." Momizi explains.
Seki:
> "I mean, normally we're weaker than a fairy like her, but I could match up against her pretty well then. I'm just thinking that we might be capable of more than before." Kagerou says.
> Yes.
> You hesitate for a moment. Something tells you that trying such a thing has a weight to it...
>_
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Aya:
> "Hmm, I see. Well, good that you're safe, at least. Shall we stick together, the five of us here, and get to searching for any information we can find? The two of us-"
> Heft Cirno in our arms a little bit.
> "-were going to try to find someone like Reimu, but perhaps you all had a different idea to pursue."
-
Seki
>Does weight mean we'd become more solidified as a dullahan than a rokurokubi or a nukekubi
>"That would explain why I can still create seven heads."
-
Aya:
> "Hmm, I see. Well, good that you're safe, at least. Shall we stick together, the five of us here, and get to searching for any information we can find? The two of us-"
> Heft Cirno in our arms a little bit.
> "-were going to try to find someone like Reimu, but perhaps you all had a different idea to pursue."
Seki
>Does weight mean we'd become more solidified as a dullahan than a rokurokubi or a nukekubi
>"That would explain why I can still create seven heads."
Aya:
> "Finding Reimu would be a good idea..." Hatate speaks. "We were going to head to the mountain, partially to look for you."
Seki:
> It doesn't feel like anything would happen to you. Which is worrisome in it's own way.
>_
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Aya:
> How is Cirno taking being held like this for so long?
> "Ah, checking out home would also be a good idea. Might be worth doing that first, if only because we're more likely to find a mountain than an individual person."
> Look to Megumu.
> "Assuming it's okay that we have someone with us that isn't a tengu, Boss."
-
Seki
>What could the weight mean
-
Aya:
> How is Cirno taking being held like this for so long?
> "Ah, checking out home would also be a good idea. Might be worth doing that first, if only because we're more likely to find a mountain than an individual person."
> Look to Megumu.
> "Assuming it's okay that we have someone with us that isn't a tengu, Boss."
Seki
>What could the weight mean
Aya:
> She doesn't seem much against it. You think she's enjoying the break from moving on her own?
> "We already were trying to limit it to just the swordswoman with us, given we don't know how the state of the mountain is right now." Megumu responds.
> "Thinking about it, she's probably the one out of all of us who's seem most of the world now. Given the whole calling her name thing..." Hatate considers.
Seki:
> You don't know.
>_
-
Aya:
> "You have a swordswoman with you?"
> Look around for such a person.
-
Seki
>Try to tap into our inner Dullahan to find the direction of Wakasagihime
-
Aya:
> "You have a swordswoman with you?"
> Look around for such a person.
Seki
>Try to tap into our inner Dullahan to find the direction of Wakasagihime
Aya:
> You look around, but only Momizi seems to fit the bill...
> "Yeah, she... Huh?" Megumu questions, looking around.
> "When did she run off?" Momizi questions. "Isn't she supposed to stick around in case we need the safety of Miko's place?"
> "I'm here, I'm here!" You see Youmu Konpaku, quickly running over from a direction you're sure she wasn't just at earlier. "Sorry, I followed Cir- huh? You're already here?"
> "Well, I did tell them to call me, but Aya ended up picking me up first." The ice fairy explains. "Guessing the werewolf and her friend didn't need you around?"
> Youmu shakes her head.
> "They probably have some plan."
Seki:
> You try... But no vision or idea of where Wakasagi could be comes up.
>_
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Seki
>"I'm going to see if I can get an aerial view."
>Send the original head up in the sky
->Does it have a limit like the copies?
-->What do we see?
-
Aya:
> "Oh hey, Konpaku. You look pretty unscathed. I've wanted to look for incident solvers to get their perspective. What's your take on what has happened, and how might we undo it?"
-
Seki
>"I'm going to see if I can get an aerial view."
>Send the original head up in the sky
->Does it have a limit like the copies?
-->What do we see?
Aya:
> "Oh hey, Konpaku. You look pretty unscathed. I've wanted to look for incident solvers to get their perspective. What's your take on what has happened, and how might we undo it?"
Seki:
> You send your head up outside the cave, though can't seem to fly very high... The cave exterior still goes higher than you seem to be able to. Trying to fly higher just has you float back down to a certain height.
Aya:
> "I was training with Miko in Senkai. I'm afraid I don't know much about what's going on." Youmu shakes her head.
>_
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Aya:
> "Mmm. So that's what happened to that hermit...well, that's unfortunate that you're low on info, but it's good that you're okay."
> Look to Iizunamaru.
> "What if we disguised them? Or hid one of them?"
-
Seki
>Connect our neck and stretch it as high as possible
->How does it compare to our head flying
>"Does using your new power mess with your mind?"
-
Aya:
> "Mmm. So that's what happened to that hermit...well, that's unfortunate that you're low on info, but it's good that you're okay."
> Look to Iizunamaru.
> "What if we disguised them? Or hid one of them?"
Seki
>Connect our neck and stretch it as high as possible
->How does it compare to our head flying
>"Does using your new power mess with your mind?"
Aya:
> Megumu frowns. "That would still be us bringing outsiders."
> "What if we go to the Moriya Shrine first?" Momizi questions. "It can't be helped then, right?"
Seki:
> You reconnect your head and try to stretch your neck. Yet this gets you even lower than your head could fly...
> "No. I'm just really annoyed today."
>_
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Aya:
> "That works."
-
Aya:
> "That works."
Aya:
> "Let's be on our way then." Youmu says.
> "Two incident resolvers. Nothing should stand in our way at this point." Hatate tempts fate.
>_
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Seki
>What do we mean that summoning a steed has weight?
>"Could you throw my spare heads in the air? I can find water that way."
->Give Kagerou spare heads at her request
-
Aya:
> Look around again.
> "Assuming we know where we're going, yeah."
-
Seki
>What do we mean that summoning a steed has weight?
>"Could you throw my spare heads in the air? I can find water that way."
->Give Kagerou spare heads at her request
Aya:
> Look around again.
> "Assuming we know where we're going, yeah."
Seki:
> Aside from feeling like it'll be something pretty significant, you don't know.
> "Alright. Which direction." Kagerou gets ready outside the cave alongside you.
Aya:
> You take a look around idly...
> I think I can see the mountain from here." Momizi speaks.
> "Well, lead the way as usual, then." Hatate moves for something, but pauses, glancing between you and the rest of the group.
> "Oh right. I don't want to put a lot of work on you, but can you figure out what Sanae is up to?" Momizi asks Hatate, starting in a direction that the rest follows.
>_
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Aya:
> Can we see the mountain ourselves?
> Follow as well, keeping pace with the others.
> "Oh, yeah, that's a good idea. You're really saving the day today with that talent of yours, Hata."
> "By the way, do we want me to pull everyone with me at my top speed to get there faster?"
-
Seki
>"Let's start that way then move clockwise."
->Point opposite of the cave entrance
>Give Kagerou heads as she needs them
->Dismiss the heads before they hit the ground
-
Aya:
> Can we see the mountain ourselves?
> Follow as well, keeping pace with the others.
> "Oh, yeah, that's a good idea. You're really saving the day today with that talent of yours, Hata."
> "By the way, do we want me to pull everyone with me at my top speed to get there faster?"
Seki
>"Let's start that way then move clockwise."
->Point opposite of the cave entrance
>Give Kagerou heads as she needs them
->Dismiss the heads before they hit the ground
Aya:
> Not quite.
> "Not if you have to eat us for it." Megumu speaks. "What was all of that I heard from the fairies about eating people? And what were you doing for Yukari?"
Seki:
> You provide Kagerou with a head, and she chucks it into the air.
> There are trees not too far from here and further down. As well as... the... The Hakurei Shrine?!
> You feel like you've hit the jackpot. Then again, it's not much if Reimu isn't there. And that doesn't mean you've found Wakasagihime either...
> "Excuse me." You hear a voice call out from back in the cave.
>_
-
Seki:
>"I found the shrine. Her intuition -"
>Glance from Kagerou to the cave
->"Yes?"
-
Aya:
> "Oh, that? The head suggested I try it to make sure it works right. Best as I can tell, it does, though a fairy freaked out and Yukari had to take her somewhere to fix her. Speaking of Yukari, she just had me washing dishes, no biggie. And the ankle-grab offer is still on the table for you, Boss."
> Give Iizunamaru a brief slight grin with that last sentence.
-
Seki:
>"I found the shrine. Her intuition -"
>Glance from Kagerou to the cave
->"Yes?"
Aya:
> "Oh, that? The head suggested I try it to make sure it works right. Best as I can tell, it does, though a fairy freaked out and Yukari had to take her somewhere to fix her. Speaking of Yukari, she just had me washing dishes, no biggie. And the ankle-grab offer is still on the table for you, Boss."
> Give Iizunamaru a brief slight grin with that last sentence.
Seki:
> "What happened here?" A voice questions, as... Marisa emerges from the cave.
> Given the ice fairy's different appearance, you wonder if the magician has also learned a new trick to go with hers.
> A couple of other ladies you haven't seen before approach from behind her.
Aya:
> "What happened to getting Yukari's help? You ended up helping her instead?" Momizi questions.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Didn't I tell you already? She was uninterested in the whole ordeal. In fact, she shot me down before I could even ask the question."
-
Seki
>So that wasn't a dream
>How does Marisa look different
>Do we look different?
>Look in the direction of the unknown ladies
->"Sunny Milk, Star Sapphire, I presume."
>Shrug
->"If you mean Gensokyo, I think everyone's power increased and things became more mundane."
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Aya:
> "Didn't I tell you already? She was uninterested in the whole ordeal. In fact, she shot me down before I could even ask the question."
Seki
>So that wasn't a dream
>How does Marisa look different
>Do we look different?
>Look in the direction of the unknown ladies
->"Sunny Milk, Star Sapphire, I presume."
>Shrug
->"If you mean Gensokyo, I think everyone's power increased and things became more mundane."
Aya:
> "But you still got wrapped up in her business... Shouldn't you have been able to escape away?"
> "You barely got back in time before that moon thing happened, in fact." Momizi mentions.
Seki:
> A bit... younger, maybe? No, it's gotta be her outfit, if only slightly.
> You do not.
> "Who?" One of the women questions.
> "She means my bed!" The other points at the...
> The partially frozen and thawing bed...
> "Right... I didn't mean to end up bothering anything in here. We were only supposed to stay for a bit. Sorry miss...?" Kagerou explains.
> "You didn't think someone stayed here!? Just that the bed was free use for how tidy it was kept?"
> "Sara." Marisa answers. "She's Sara. This is Mai." She points to the other lady. "And I'm Yuki." She points to herself.
>_
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Seki
>"We were attacked by an angry ice fairy. Apologies for stealing your bed and the fairy."
>"Sorry, I mistook you for someone else."
>What do we know of dullahan?
->Do we have a house?
-
Aya:
> "There was no reason to 'escape', she wasn't hostile or anything. We simply ended up cutting a deal. The timing ended up being bad, yeah, but I didn't realize it would be over so quickly."
-
Seki
>"We were attacked by an angry ice fairy. Apologies for stealing your bed and the fairy."
>"Sorry, I mistook you for someone else."
>What do we know of dullahan?
->Do we have a house?
Aya:
> "There was no reason to 'escape', she wasn't hostile or anything. We simply ended up cutting a deal. The timing ended up being bad, yeah, but I didn't realize it would be over so quickly."
Seki:
> "Just an apology? That doesn't make up for-"
> "We're not here to start a fight or anything. Let's just try to keep your bed usable." Yuki puts her hand on Sara's shoulder. "We can dry it off as it thaws and make it comfortable for you."
> "Hmph..." Sara still seems upset.
> You don't know much.
> You had a place to stay, yes.
Aya:
> "What did you get out of the deal?
>_
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Aya:
> "I'm pretty sure you already know the answer to that question, given what you've been asking me about."
-
Seki
>"I'm sorry. Any other time, I'd offer to help, but we need to find our friend and make sure she is alright."
-
Aya:
> "I'm pretty sure you already know the answer to that question, given what you've been asking me about."
Seki
>"I'm sorry. Any other time, I'd offer to help, but we need to find our friend and make sure she is alright."
Aya:
> "A deal with her and that's the sort of thing you choose..." Megumu facepalms.
> "Can't go back in time. So let's just make the most of it..." Momizi says.
> "I'm just wondering how things would've gone if I had gone with. Or if Hatate went for Yukari and Aya, Miko."
Seki:
> "Whatever. Just get away of here before you do more damage." Sara points out of the cave.
> "We can try to help..." You hear another, unfamiliar voice deeper in. This cave definitely goes further than you would've thought.
> "So you said you found the shrine?" Kagerou questions. "Guessing it was in this direction." She starts for where she threw your head.
>_
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Aya:
> How fast is Hatate, to the best of our knowledge?
> "To be fair, Boss, not everyone can keep up with me as well as you can. You never know who we'll be traveling with or how far we'll be going, but if I can just carry everyone and go as fast as possible, it doesn't matter."
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Aya:
> How fast is Hatate, to the best of our knowledge?
> "To be fair, Boss, not everyone can keep up with me as well as you can. You never know who we'll be traveling with or how far we'll be going, but if I can just carry everyone and go as fast as possible, it doesn't matter."
Aya:
> Fairly quick. You think Momizi might've gotten faster than her recently, though. Of course, they're still not much compared to you.
> "Funny enough, in their pursuit of a hermit, we've gotten miss Youmu here, I believe her name was, who has some useful skills that can supplement that."
> "Well, I do think travelling to and from Senkai could make up a lot for not being the fastest in Gensokyo..." Youmu speaks.
>_
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Aya:
> Frown a bit.
> "Sure you're not implying I should have predicted that would happen..."
> Look to Youmu.
> "How quickly can you get us to the Moriya Shrine, then?"
-
Aya:
> Frown a bit.
> "Sure you're not implying I should have predicted that would happen..."
> Look to Youmu.
> "How quickly can you get us to the Moriya Shrine, then?"
Aya:
> "I'm not a master at it yet, but I should be able to get us there fast, and completely unnoticed by anyone who would normally be along the way.
>_
-
Aya:
> Adopt a look halfway between confused and irritated.
> "Then why were you all wandering around in the open in the first place if you could have been doing that the whole time?"
-
Aya:
> Adopt a look halfway between confused and irritated.
> "Then why were you all wandering around in the open in the first place if you could have been doing that the whole time?"
Aya:
> "Didn't know where you were in the first place. You could've been at the mountain, where we were going to check, but you could've also been along the way." Megumu speaks. "It's easier to spot you out here than in there."
> "Also, this doesn't seem like our regular Gensokyo." Youmu adds.
>_
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Aya:
> Are we still traveling along while this conversation is happening?
> What's Hatate up to? She was looking around weirdly earlier and she's been silent since. Is she still pulling up that photo of Sanae?
> "..."
> "...Okay, yeah, I suppose those are true."
> "Well, alright then. Let's just cut to the chase. How do we want to do fast travel here? Do we want me to carry everyone - which I'm demonstrably willing to do - or do we want to travel via Senkai, which Youmu is presumably willing to do for us?"
-
Seki
>Do we recognize the voice?
>Follow Kagerou
-
Aya:
> Are we still traveling along while this conversation is happening?
> What's Hatate up to? She was looking around weirdly earlier and she's been silent since. Is she still pulling up that photo of Sanae?
> "..."
> "...Okay, yeah, I suppose those are true."
> "Well, alright then. Let's just cut to the chase. How do we want to do fast travel here? Do we want me to carry everyone - which I'm demonstrably willing to do - or do we want to travel via Senkai, which Youmu is presumably willing to do for us?"
Seki
>Do we recognize the voice?
>Follow Kagerou
Aya:
> Yes.
> You wonder what's taking her photo so long this time...
> "All in favor for Aya's option?" Megumu looks around.
> No one raises their hand or voice.
> "All for Youmu-"
> "Why don't we at least see how useful her way is?" Youmu herself questions. "If something goes wrong, I can pull us out. Probably."
Seki:
> No.
> You leave the cave behind with Kagerou, who's heading where your head was thrown.
> Still might be a long walk.
>_
-
Aya:
> "That would require two of the five of you to volunteer to give it a shot. Which, given it got a vote total of zero, doesn't seem likely to me. Just do it your way."
-
Aya:
> "That would require two of the five of you to volunteer to give it a shot. Which, given it got a vote total of zero, doesn't seem likely to me. Just do it your way."
Aya:
> "Alright. If you say so. Hands together everyone."
> Youmu takes hold of Hatate, which surprises her.
> "Oh. This again." she quickly stashes her phone.
>_
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Aya:
> Shift our grip on Cirno so we can support her with just one arm.
> Then grab Hatate's other free hand with our non-Cirno hand.
-
Seki
>"Kagerou. . . I'm getting a steed."
>Call out to a steed
->Accept the weight of this choice
-
Aya:
> Shift our grip on Cirno so we can support her with just one arm.
> Then grab Hatate's other free hand with our non-Cirno hand.
Seki
>"Kagerou. . . I'm getting a steed."
>Call out to a steed
->Accept the weight of this choice
Aya:
> You adjust to carry the ice fairy in one arm and take Hatate's now free hand.
> Momizi and Megumu link with Youmu and each other, before Youmu seems to dip into the ground, taking all of you with her.
> You get a glance of another place, before your surroundings become that of the Moriya Shrine.
> There are a bunch of Youkai attacking the shrine, which is covered in what seems like a barrier made out of the earth.
> A bunch may be an understatement... You think there's Tengu also among them?
Seki:
> You try to call for a steed...
> "A what?" Kagerou questions.
> Within seconds, a group of black horses arrive to your call, leading an enclosed cart of some kind.
> "Well, that's ominous. I guess you figured out something else you can do."
>_
-
Aya:
> Uh. Well, that's not right.
> Make a beeline in the direction of the nearest attacker that appears to be a tengu to find out what they're up to.
-
Seki
>Does the cart have a driver
>"I'm just hoping this doesn't come back to bite us."
>Walk up to the cart
->Inspect it
->Look through any windows
-
Aya:
> Uh. Well, that's not right.
> Make a beeline in the direction of the nearest attacker that appears to be a tengu to find out what they're up to.
Aya:
> You dart for the nearest Tengu, causing her to back up in surprise.
> "What are you doing? Focus on them. They can't hold out forever." The Tengu points, returning to fire at the shrine.
> "What's going on here? Why are you acting hostile towards the Moriya Shrine?" Megumu questions with a frown, following behind you.
> "It's one of the Dai Tengu! Take her out!" Another Tengu speaks, redirecting her fire at your group.
> Many of the Tengu immediately begin to do so as well, with the rest of the youkai seeming slower to change targets, or don't at all.
> You'll get caught up in the crossfire like this...
Seki:
> No.
> "Well now I am too."
> You investigate the cart.
> There seems to be a seat between the cart and the horses leading it, with reins resting on part of it. It looks like it can fit a person or two.
> The cart itself definitely seems ominous, as Kagerou pointed out. Though dark, it has candles that seem unnecessary given the time of day. The wheels look strange, and the ornaments are worrisome, but it gives a bit of a comfortable feeling seeing the whole thing. Like you're fine with its appearance, even if it's a bit ominous.
> The inside of the cart looks a bit spacious and houses an open casket, the lid resting next to it.
>_
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Aya:
> How many of the aggressive youkai are currently flying?
-
Aya:
> How many of the aggressive youkai are currently flying?
Aya:
> A lot. You think all the airborne ones might be Crow Tengu, though?
>_
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Seki
>Upon our eyes landing on the casket. "Yep, no. Driving."
>Clamor onto the seat with the reins.
>"Want to ride in the cart or with me?"
-
Aya:
> Well, guess this is as good a time as any to see how much supernatural influence we really have.
> Take a deep breath and prepare our full-throated outdoor shouty voice.
> "HEY! STOP ATTACKING RIGHT THIS SECOND AND GET YOUR ASSES ON THE GROUND!"
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Seki
>Upon our eyes landing on the casket. "Yep, no. Driving."
>Clamor onto the seat with the reins.
>"Want to ride in the cart or with me?"
Aya:
> Well, guess this is as good a time as any to see how much supernatural influence we really have.
> Take a deep breath and prepare our full-throated outdoor shouty voice.
> "HEY! STOP ATTACKING RIGHT THIS SECOND AND GET YOUR ASSES ON THE GROUND!"
Seki:
> You hop onto the seat with the reins.
> "Think I'll sit up front too." Kagerou follows, sitting next to you.
Aya:
> You hope your voice doesn't crack as you order the Tengu around...
> Every single one of the Tengu drops down in unison, plopping their butt on the ground and looking up to you at attention.
> At least, that's the image that goes through your head.
> In reality, the Tengu simply pause to look at you. At least they've stopped attacking.
> "Who are you to order us around?" One of them questions.
> "Yeah, you're just another Crow Tengu. Just because you're the fastest doesn't mean you're the best."
> You do notice that a few have actually taken a seat. Just a few...
>_
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Aya:
> Did any of our ally tengu take a seat?
> Letting go of Cirno and Hatate, warp-speed over to that second tengu until we're right up in her face, coming to our trademark instant dead stop. Grab her by the collar before the force sends flying and yank her forward until we're practically touching noses.
> Stare her dead in the eyes, grit our teeth, and sacrifice some volume to add venom to our tone.
> "I didn't tell you to backtalk. I told you to sit your ass down."
-
Seki
>Do any of our instincts tell us how to control this
->If so make our way to the Hakurei shrine.
-
Aya:
> Did any of our ally tengu take a seat?
> Letting go of Cirno and Hatate, warp-speed over to that second tengu until we're right up in her face, coming to our trademark instant dead stop. Grab her by the collar before the force sends flying and yank her forward until we're practically touching noses.
> Stare her dead in the eyes, grit our teeth, and sacrifice some volume to add venom to our tone.
> "I didn't tell you to backtalk. I told you to sit your ass down."
Seki
>Do any of our instincts tell us how to control this
->If so make our way to the Hakurei shrine.
Aya:
> Given your hold on Hatate, no. Momizi and Megumu haven't either.
> You flash over to the other Tengu and yank her to your face, glaring at her in command.
> The Tengu fails to meet your eyes, raising her arms and looking away.
> Now it seems like most of, if not all of them have lowered to sit on the ground...
> "Damn it. What's with the Tengu all of a sudden?" One of the Youkai questions. "Their bosses should be taken care of. Did they have a backup?"
> Now Hatate seems to be sitting down. Momizi isn't, however. Neither is Megumu. She just has her hand covering her mouth, and given her expression, she's likely in surprise to your capabilities.
Seki:
> A bit.
> You start to try, and seem to be managing, to lead the horses towards the Hakurei Shrine.
>_
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Aya:
> Is the youkai that asked that question airborne or confined to the ground?
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Seki
>How fast are we going
>Has the cart started doing anything weird?
>"I wasn't expecting cart, but it’s a real boon. Waka will look just like a princess on her way to the ball."
-
Aya:
> Is the youkai that asked that question airborne or confined to the ground?
Seki
>How fast are we going
>Has the cart started doing anything weird?
>"I wasn't expecting cart, but it’s a real boon. Waka will look just like a princess on her way to the ball."
Aya:
> Grounded.
Seki:
> Not as fast as Kagerou has been moving... But it's faster than you could go, even during that incident in the past.
> No. It's a pretty nice ride. Quiet too. No creaking or thumps from the ground you're riding along.
> "We should get some water to fill that thing in the back. Or get something bigger to fill with water for her."
>_
-
Aya:
> Quickly glance over to the youkai that asked that question, then look back at our 'captive'.
> Use whichever hand isn't holding onto her collar to point a finger in her face.
> "Sit. Then don't move."
> Let go of the tengu.
> Then warp-speed over to the youkai that asked that question, grab her by the leg, get up into the air a little bit, and start spinning her in place vertically, so that she is being swung up and down by her leg in a circle very rapidly. Spin in this manner as fast as we are reasonably able to.
> After three second of this spinning, fling the youkai straight upward, using the rotational force momentum to aid us in throwing her as high as we can.
> Look around, with the stinkest of stink-eyes, for any other tengu that are still airborne.
-
Seki
>See if we can go faster
>Nod
->"I think the shrine has a pond."
-
Aya:
> Quickly glance over to the youkai that asked that question, then look back at our 'captive'.
> Use whichever hand isn't holding onto her collar to point a finger in her face.
> "Sit. Then don't move."
> Let go of the tengu.
> Then warp-speed over to the youkai that asked that question, grab her by the leg, get up into the air a little bit, and start spinning her in place vertically, so that she is being swung up and down by her leg in a circle very rapidly. Spin in this manner as fast as we are reasonably able to.
> After three second of this spinning, fling the youkai straight upward, using the rotational force momentum to aid us in throwing her as high as we can.
> Look around, with the stinkest of stink-eyes, for any other tengu that are still airborne.
Seki
>See if we can go faster
>Nod
->"I think the shrine has a pond."
Aya:
> You tell the Tengu to sit and dash over to the youkai, snatching her up and spinning her before she can react.
> She hardly has time to try and stop herself before you toss her up into the sky.
> No other Tengu remains airborne other than yourself and Megumu, who seems to be rushing towards Youmu.
> "We need to go." Megumu speaks, still covering her mouth in surprise...?
> "What? It looks like Aya has things under control." Youmu replies in confusion.
> The shrine area seems a bit cloudier than when you got here.
Seki:
> You try to go faster, and the horses pick up their pace.
> "Then all we need is to find Hime afterwards." Kagerou speaks.
> The Shrine's in sight. Though there seems to be someone trying to take on a bunch of Youkai...
> And by trying to take on, it seems more like they're getting piled on.
>_
-
Aya:
> What might the cloudiness mean, based on our knowledge of the Moriya shrine residents?
> What expressions do Momizi and Hatate have on at the moment?
> What happened to Cirno?
> Can we see the tengu that announced that a Dai Tengu was present and told the group to redirect fire in Iizunamaru's direction?
> What are the non-tengu youkai doing?
-
Seki
>"Five yen says the shrine maiden is in the middle of that mess. Think you can pull her up without us stopping?"
-
Aya:
> What might the cloudiness mean, based on our knowledge of the Moriya shrine residents?
> What expressions do Momizi and Hatate have on at the moment?
> What happened to Cirno?
> Can we see the tengu that announced that a Dai Tengu was present and told the group to redirect fire in Iizunamaru's direction?
> What are the non-tengu youkai doing?
Seki
>"Five yen says the shrine maiden is in the middle of that mess. Think you can pull her up without us stopping?"
Aya:
> You think... If not just being cloudier than normal, then maybe that snake god Suwako has control over might appear soon?
> Momizi seems like she's about to sneeze, but it won't come out.
> Hatate seems in a daze. Her eyes look a bit... blank? Empty? The non tengu appear to be in the same sort of daze.
> Cirno is looking around. You don't know what she's looking for...
> "That's not-..." Megumu pauses.
> You can see them.
> Something smells...
> Youmu's phantom half seems to lift her blades away from herself.
Seki:
> "No... But I should be able to dart in and out with her in tow to get back on." Kagerou stands up.
>_
-
Aya:
> strawberries strawberries strawberries! Zip around, collecting all five of our allies into our arms without regards to how they're smushed together, and get about a hundred yards away from whatever is coming!
-
Aya:
> strawberries strawberries strawberries! Zip around, collecting all five of our allies into our arms without regards to how they're smushed together, and get about a hundred yards away from whatever is coming!
Aya:
> You don't feel like there's a need to rush. In fact, you feel like you should settle down as well...
>...
>_
-
Seki
>Have a hand check under our seat
>When Kagerou gets back on and seated
->Shout, "Yah, Yah!"
-->Have the horses run as fast as they can
-
Aya:
> No! Come on! Move it, Shameimaru!
-
Seki
>Have a hand check under our seat
>When Kagerou gets back on and seated
->Shout, "Yah, Yah!"
-->Have the horses run as fast as they can
Aya:
> No! Come on! Move it, Shameimaru!
Seki:
> Nothing under your seat.
> You let Kagerou do her thing, as she dashes in and out with a... green haired girl in hand?
> With her back on, you speed the horses up and past the shrine.
> "Nn. L-Let me go. T-The Shrine!" The green haired girl protests. She has a horn. Or, multiple horns?
> "Uh, this isn't Reimu." Kagerou points out the obvious.
Aya:
> ...
>_
-
Aya:
> No! Fight it! You got so close!
-
Seki
>How injured is the not Reimu?
->If we think about the green haired person does their name come to us?
>How fast compared to Kagerou are we moving?
>How far away is the shrine?
-
Aya:
> No! Fight it! You got so close!
Seki
>How injured is the not Reimu?
->If we think about the green haired person does their name come to us?
>How fast compared to Kagerou are we moving?
>How far away is the shrine?
Aya:
> You feel something cut you as your mind clears up.
> You blink to the image of Youmu, seemingly attacking the others of your group as well.
> "Stay focused!" She speaks.
> You look like you were about to go do something to the non-allied Tengu.
> "It's the smoke. We need to get away." Megumu speaks.
> "But the shrine." Hatate objects.
Seki:
> Pretty beat up.
> You're still slower than Kagerou was. But definitely going pretty fast. You could probably keep her in sight for a bit if you were side by side.
> Still visible, but you're about to head back into forest. No attacks should come your way without you seeing and having time to react.
> Her name does come to mind. "Aunn Komano" You identify her aloud.
> "Is that her name?" Kagerou questions.
>_
-
Seki
>"Yes."
>How do we know her name?
-
Aya:
> Is there smoke visible?
-
Seki
>"Yes."
>How do we know her name?
Aya:
> Is there smoke visible?
Seki:
> You're not sure. You don't think you've seen her before.
> "Well she doesn't look in any condition to get back to there.
Aya:
> Yes. A lot now.
>_
-
Aya:
> Cover our mouth.
> "What's causing it? I can get the smoke away instead!"
-
Aya:
> Cover our mouth.
> "What's causing it? I can get the smoke away instead!"
Aya:
> You cover your mouth.
> "I'm almost certain it's Komakusa's doing." Megumu answers.
> You still feel something in your head...
>_
-
Seki
>"Miss Komano, why were you protecting the shrine?"
>Direct the horses towards where the Misty Lake was before the mooning.
>"Should Misty Lake be in the same location?"
-
Seki
>"Miss Komano, why were you protecting the shrine?"
>Direct the horses towards where the Misty Lake was before the mooning.
>"Should Misty Lake be in the same location?"
Seki:
> You start for where you recall the Misty Lake being according to here.
> Aunn doesn't respond.
> "She must've had it rough." Kagerou says.
>_
-
Seki
>"I can't imagine why a youkai would protect that shrine, much less risk their life for it."
>"She really got lucky we arrived when we did."
>Is Aunn still conscious?
>How are our horses?
-
Aya:
> Do we know who that is?
-
Seki
>"I can't imagine why a youkai would protect that shrine, much less risk their life for it."
>"She really got lucky we arrived when we did."
>Is Aunn still conscious?
>How are our horses?
Aya:
> Do we know who that is?
Seki:
> The horses seem fine. Aunn however, is still unconscious.
> "I mean, having Reimu on your side seems like a good benefit." Kagerou reasons.
Aya:
> It's a bit familiar...
>_
-
Aya:
> Ugh, run, run away from the smoke...doesn't matter where...
-
Aya:
> Ugh, run, run away from the smoke...doesn't matter where...
Aya:
> You try to focus on running, but it already feels like it's taking hold.
>...
>_
-
Seki
>"Fair enough."
>"After that bright light where did you wind up? "
>"Do you have any idea how long it has been since Gensokyo's transformation?"
-
Seki
>"Fair enough."
>"After that bright light where did you wind up? "
>"Do you have any idea how long it has been since Gensokyo's transformation?"
Seki:
> Kagerou shrugs.
> "Maybe just a few days?"
>_
-
Aya:
> Shake it off! Don't lose control! Shake it off!
-
Aya
>Use our fan to blow the smoke back
Seki
>Did Aunn fall unconscious when we said her name?
>How far away do we think the lake is?
>Nod at Kagerou's words
-
Aya:
> Shake it off! Don't lose control! Shake it off!
Aya
>Use our fan to blow the smoke back
Seki
>Did Aunn fall unconscious when we said her name?
>How far away do we think the lake is?
>Nod at Kagerou's words
Aya:
>...
Seki:
> You weren't watching her when you did.
> It shouldn't be much further. You seem quick enough that no Youkai are on you.
>_
-
Seki
>Continue on
>What difference have we seen in the youkai compared to how they were?
-
Seki
>Continue on
>What difference have we seen in the youkai compared to how they were?
Seki:
> They've certainly been more aggressive.
>_
-
Aya:
> Keep trying! Shake it off!
-
Seki
>Have we passed where the lake should be?
-
Aya:
> Keep trying! Shake it off!
Seki
>Have we passed where the lake should be?
Aya:
> ...
Seki:
> If the mist is any indication, it should be just up ahead.
>_
-
Aya:
> Focus on Hatate! Focus on Momizi! Focus on Cirno! Don't let them slip away!
-
Seki
>Stop near the lake's shore
-
Aya:
> Focus on Hatate! Focus on Momizi! Focus on Cirno! Don't let them slip away!
Seki
>Stop near the lake's shore
Aya:
> ...
Seki:
> You continue...
> Until you reach the lake's shore and stop.
> There... appears to be a large ship resting on the lake...
> It looks like one can board from a side of the lake shore.
>_
-
Aya:
> Come on! You can do this! Fight it!
-
Seki
>What does the ship look like?
>"Kagerou, do you think you could smell Waka if she was nearby?"
-
Aya:
> Come on! You can do this! Fight it!
Seki
>What does the ship look like?
>"Kagerou, do you think you could smell Waka if she was nearby?"
Aya:
> You come back to your senses. You think... Though in another place, and with that sensation of being cut again.
> "What did I expect. Not a single one of you listened..." Youmu sighs.
> "In my defense, there was a lot going on... What was happening to the Shrine. Aya shouting at the Tengu. What Megumu was worrying about." Hatate explains.
> "And that's why I just settled with bringing you here instead of out there."
> "Sorry." Momizi speaks.
> "Now what... Something's definitely going on at the mountain..." Megumu speaks.
Seki:
> A large boat, you think.
> "... It's been a while, so I'm not sure I could."
>_
-
Aya:
> Are we standing, sitting, or lying down?
-
Aya:
> Are we standing, sitting, or lying down?
Aya:
> Standing.
>_
-
Aya:
> Wobble a bit, then gently lower ourselves to the point where we can flop to the ground on our back. Then do said floppage, arms splayed out to the sides, legs fully extended.
> Take a number of deep breaths while staring at the ceiling. Or whatever passes for a ceiling here.
-
Seki
>How do we normally find Wakasagihime?
>Do we see the Scarlet Devil Mansion?
-
Aya:
> Wobble a bit, then gently lower ourselves to the point where we can flop to the ground on our back. Then do said floppage, arms splayed out to the sides, legs fully extended.
> Take a number of deep breaths while staring at the ceiling. Or whatever passes for a ceiling here.
Seki
>How do we normally find Wakasagihime?
>Do we see the Scarlet Devil Mansion?
Aya:
> You take a rest.
> "Uh. Is that thing you did tiring?" Youmu questions. "If not, I might have an idea. If it is, we can think of something else."
Seki:
> You don't normally look for her.
> No. The mist is too thick that far.
>_
-
Aya:
> "...No. ...It was just...hard. I need a moment. ...Or three."
> Watch Iizunamaru in particular.
-
Seki
>"Which do you want to try first, calling or asking if anyone on that boat has seen her?"
>Go with Kagerou's plan
-
Aya:
> "...No. ...It was just...hard. I need a moment. ...Or three."
> Watch Iizunamaru in particular.
Seki
>"Which do you want to try first, calling or asking if anyone on that boat has seen her?"
>Go with Kagerou's plan
Aya:
> She walks past you, sitting on the side of this building.
> Seems like the ice fairy's still out there?" Momizi questions.
> "I think so. Should we call her back?" Youmu asks.
Seki:
> "Calling her shouldn't hurt."
> You nod, and Kagerou calls out for the mermaid.
> Seconds later, Wakasagihime shows up at the shore, same as always.
> "What's up guys?" She questions. "Nice thing you have."
>_
-
Aya:
> How did Iizunamaru's expression look as she walked past?
> "Come join us, Cirno."
-
Seki
>Look from Wakasagihime to the forest, back to Waka then to Kagerou.
->"I honesty thought that was going to be much harder."
>"Are you ok, Waka?"
-
Aya:
> How did Iizunamaru's expression look as she walked past?
> "Come join us, Cirno."
Seki
>Look from Wakasagihime to the forest, back to Waka then to Kagerou.
->"I honesty thought that was going to be much harder."
>"Are you ok, Waka?"
Aya:
> A bit tired? Or maybe annoyance?
> You call for Cirno...
> ...
> ...
> Er, it doesn't work?
Seki:
> "Yeah. What did you think was going to be harder?" She seems confused.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh...she probably can't come when called her, because this isn't Gensokyo."
-
Seki
>"You haven't noticed the incident getting worse?"
-
Aya:
> "Oh...she probably can't come when called her, because this isn't Gensokyo."
Seki
>"You haven't noticed the incident getting worse?"
Aya:
> "That'd make sense." Youmu nods, before you feel the chill of Cirno's arrival.
> "Sorry for the wait... I, er..." Cirno pauses.
> "Well, isn't that something?" You hear an unfamiliar voice, which to you, is something interesting in itself.
> "These Tengu called you? I wonder how you got yourself involved with them..." You hear a more familiar one. Without looking over yet, you believe it's... Alice? Yep, surely.
Seki:
> "Yes, but what does that have to do with us? We usually stay out of incidents, right? It's not like any of us would be dumb enough to not avoid getting involved. I mean, you remember how we got beat up last time when we were directly affected by an incident compared to most of Gensokyo being fine?"
> "Uh-"
> "There's no way, right? Neither of you would endanger yourselves for something like looking for me when we all know that we'd be doing our best to stay safe wherever we were and look for one another when it's safe to. Or at least kindly ask for some help from someone more capable, given we're pretty weak for youkai."
>_
-
Aya:
> Look over at the origin of the unknown voice.
> "She's been mine for a while."
-
Seki
>Have our head slowly rotate 180
->Admire those beautiful gensokyon trees.
-
Aya:
> Look over at the origin of the unknown voice.
> "She's been mine for a while."
Seki
>Have our head slowly rotate 180
->Admire those beautiful gensokyon trees.
Aya:
> Cirno. Alice. ...Daiyousei, absolutely no doubt about that, though also a couple of other big fairies that almost seem like her bodyguards. Two winged ladies with head wings, though one has only one wing on her head as opposed to two. Byakuren. And a white-haired woman you haven't seen before. She seems to have her hair in a side ponytail like Daiyousei, though. What a group...
> "I hope you don't mean that in an ownership way." Daiyousei speaks.
> "I don't think she-"
> "Well, this is an interesting visit." You hear Miko interrupt Byakuren.
> "Guess that's it for the quiet rest, huh?" Megumu questions.
Seki:
> You rotate your head the other way...
> "At any rate..." Wakasagihime now sounds annoyed. "How much annoying youkai did you guys have to deal with?"
> "A lot. Then I found Seki. Then a lot again." Kagerou hops off the cart, setting Aunn down in the seat instead. "I'm very, very tired."
> Aunn might be waking up from what you hear?
>_
-
Aya:
> Sit up.
> "Of course I don't own anyone. What do you take me for? We simply go back further then one might expect. I always knew she was someone to take seriously; it sure seems like the rest of Gensokyo have to admit that she and I were right."
-
Seki
>Rotate our headback around
->"You should mention how you gallantly saved our new friend."
>"What changed with you, Waka, after this?"
->Sweep our hand across to indicate Gensokyo
-
Aya:
> Sit up.
> "Of course I don't own anyone. What do you take me for? We simply go back further then one might expect. I always knew she was someone to take seriously; it sure seems like the rest of Gensokyo have to admit that she and I were right."
Seki
>Rotate our headback around
->"You should mention how you gallantly saved our new friend."
>"What changed with you, Waka, after this?"
->Sweep our hand across to indicate Gensokyo
Aya:
> "Hm. We'll be out of your hair now. I just came by to see what Cirno was up to." Daiyousei speaks.
> "That fast?" Hatate questions. "You must have a lot on your schedule."
> "Not really. We just keep putting more on as we go along." The redhead of the wing headed duo speaks.
Seki:
> "I've still felt the same. Can't fly. Stronger in water. Same little old me." Wakasagihime explains.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Why not stay a while and compare notes, then?"
-
Seki
>Nod
->"It might be not related to your regular abilities. Apparently I can learn people's names by looking at them and summon a team of horses."
>Is Garu Kagerou's nickname?
>How is Aunn
-
Aya:
> "Why not stay a while and compare notes, then?"
Seki
>Nod
->"It might be not related to your regular abilities. Apparently I can learn people's names by looking at them and summon a team of horses."
>Is Garu Kagerou's nickname?
>How is Aunn
Aya:
> "Sure. Any against it?" Daiyousei looks among her group, to which no one seems opposed.
> "Shinki, may we have some seats?" Byakuren requests.
> The white-haired woman smiles, seemingly creating a row of cushions, to which everyone sits on.
> "Someone disturbed one of my children's rooms earlier." The white-haired maiden speaks. "And even left without trying to make up for it. Yumeko says I should destroy them for such disrespect, but-"
> "I'm not sure she means Makai..." The redhead interrupts.
> "But it occurred in Gensokyo."
> "Oh. Fair."
Seki:
> You don't know Kagerou's nickname, or if she has one.
> "It's not like we have to find out, right?" Waka questions.
> "Nn... Ah!" Aunn jumps fully awake from her simply waking. "The shrine! I have to go back and protect it!"
> She quickly hops off the ride, making a dash for the way you came.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Think it's the same person that did, uh, all that to Gensokyo?"
-
Seki
>"What are going to do when you get back, Aunn? Neither you nor anyone here has the strength to guard that shrine against the miko's enemies. Reimu can rebuild, she has already."
-
Aya:
> "Think it's the same person that did, uh, all that to Gensokyo?"
Seki
>"What are going to do when you get back, Aunn? Neither you nor anyone here has the strength to guard that shrine against the miko's enemies. Reimu can rebuild, she has already."
Aya:
> "I doubt it. That's pretty small for someone targeting all of Gensokyo to move onto." Alice comments, to which the white-haired woman frowns a bit.
> "It's not that small to me."
> "Compare it to someone launching an attack on Makai."
> "Hm... still. Strangers treat strangers too rudely in these worlds..."
Seki:
> "If I don't try, who will?" She shouts without turning around, starting to vanish into the mist.
>_
-
Aya:
> "What sort of evidence did your aggressor leave behind, if anything?"
-
Seki
>"That's my good deed for the day."
>Turn to Waka
->"No, I thought you'd be curious."
-->"Do you know anything about that boat?"
-
Aya:
> "What sort of evidence did your aggressor leave behind, if anything?"
Seki
>"That's my good deed for the day."
>Turn to Waka
->"No, I thought you'd be curious."
-->"Do you know anything about that boat?"
Aya:
> "Well, Sara said her bed was partially and wet."
> "Oh. That's my bad." Cirno speaks up. "I got into a fight with a werewolf who kept interrupting what I was doing, and I thought it was theirs."
Seki:
> "Well if she wants to go get beat up, I guess we can't stop her. Maybe she has a plan." Kagerou shrugs.
> "I hear it's a temple." Wakasagihime says.
>_
-
Aya:
> "A werewolf, huh..."
Hatate:
> Didn't we take a picture of that happenstance, actually? Maybe we should speak up about it.
-
Aya:
> "A werewolf, huh..."
Hatate:
> Didn't we take a picture of that happenstance, actually? Maybe we should speak up about it.
Aya:
> "They still didn't offer anything when they knew the actual owner of the bed."
Hatate:
> You got the early part you think. There wasn't a big fight going on when you managed your shot.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Hmm. That was probably Kagerou Imaizumi."
> Look to Cirno.
> "You say she wouldn't leave you alone? That's pretty strange for her, normally she's pretty timid and conflict-averse. Maybe the moon situation is getting to her, given, well, werewolf. Was there anyone else there?"
-
Seki
>"So possibly the Buddists. They're supposed to be friendly to youkai. We might be able to hunker down with them."
>Bite our lip
->"But. . ."
-->Look at our horses
-
Aya:
> "Hmm. That was probably Kagerou Imaizumi."
> Look to Cirno.
> "You say she wouldn't leave you alone? That's pretty strange for her, normally she's pretty timid and conflict-averse. Maybe the moon situation is getting to her, given, well, werewolf. Was there anyone else there?"
Seki
>"So possibly the Buddists. They're supposed to be friendly to youkai. We might be able to hunker down with them."
>Bite our lip
->"But. . ."
-->Look at our horses
Aya:
> "There was... I think her name was Sekibanki? Yeah." Hatate adds.
> "Maybe they're having trouble dealing with this like many others in Gensokyo are." Youmu says.
Seki:
> "You can just call them again, right?" Kagerou questions.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Sekibanki seems to be having trouble with everything, honestly. I can't imagine the current state of affairs has done her any favors, though."
-
Aya:
> "Sekibanki seems to be having trouble with everything, honestly. I can't imagine the current state of affairs has done her any favors, though."
Aya:
> "I wonder if someone eating a head has anything to do with it..." Cirno considers innocently.
>_
-
Seki
>"Maybe, but I can't say it would be a good idea. Remember how how I said I hope this wouldn't come back to bite us. That was because of the appearance. "
->Give a moment for our words to sink in
-->"There was. . .a weight for doing so."
>"Let's see if they'll let them. Maybe say they're youkai horses."
-
Aya:
> "Oh, her problems go further back than that. Also, she volunteered."
-
Seki
>"Maybe, but I can't say it would be a good idea. Remember how how I said I hope this wouldn't come back to bite us. That was because of the appearance. "
->Give a moment for our words to sink in
-->"There was. . .a weight for doing so."
>"Let's see if they'll let them. Maybe say they're youkai horses."
Aya:
> "Oh, her problems go further back than that. Also, she volunteered."
Seki:
> "Great. This is why we shouldn't dive further." Waka pouts.
> "Well, nothing bad happened yet..." Kagerou speaks. "My head didn't come off, for example."
Aya:
> "Usually, people that get involved with incidents come up with more problems than if they stayed home." Daiyousei speaks. "I remember she and the three fairies of light were trying to get stronger. Maybe I should check on those three..."
>_
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Seki
>"I knew before summoning about the weight of it. Plus they helped us find you."
>Say in a teasing tone, "You would've made a cute rokurokubi. Why I would have had some one to share bodies and clothes with."
-
Seki
>"I knew before summoning about the weight of it. Plus they helped us find you."
>Say in a teasing tone, "You would've made a cute rokurokubi. Why I would have had some one to share bodies and clothes with."
Seki:
> "She makes a cute werewolf as she is." The mermaid pouts. "We can't ruin this balance we have now."
>_
-
Seki
>Laugh
->"That's true."
>Do we think we could be attacked by youkai by being in the open?
-
Aya:
> "Oh, that wouldn't be a bad idea. Especially since one of them was feeling the moon thing really hard."
-
Seki
>Laugh
->"That's true."
>Do we think we could be attacked by youkai by being in the open?
Aya:
> "Oh, that wouldn't be a bad idea. Especially since one of them was feeling the moon thing really hard."
Seki:
> You'd bet on it, given how today has been.
Aya:
> "That was probably just Luna."
> "Shouldn't we be worrying about the shrine...?" Youmu questions.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Right, that. There's so much going on that it's hard to keep track of it all."
> Give the group of newcomers a general summary of what just happened at the Moriya's. (Downplay our role of commanding tengu, we don't want to call special attention to that.)
-
Seki
>"We should head towards the boat before we're attacked."
-
Aya:
> "Right, that. There's so much going on that it's hard to keep track of it all."
> Give the group of newcomers a general summary of what just happened at the Moriya's. (Downplay our role of commanding tengu, we don't want to call special attention to that.)
Seki
>"We should head towards the boat before we're attacked."
Aya:
> You give a brief rundown of what happened.
> "Why exactly are we just chatting here then? We can do that later, right?" The redhead questions.
Seki:
> "Yeah. Let's. quickly." Kagerou agrees.
>_
-
Seki
>Give a second for Kagerou to hop on our cart
->Have our horses trot over to the boat
-
Aya:
> "Well, I didn't want to be rude by implying your home invasion wasn't important..."
-
Seki
>Give a second for Kagerou to hop on our cart
->Have our horses trot over to the boat
Aya:
> "Well, I didn't want to be rude by implying your home invasion wasn't important..."
Seki:
> Kagerou starts off without the cart. ah...
> And Waka follows suit within the lake.
Aya:
> "I-"
> "Well some people are being invaded right now. Better to stop an ongoing one than to lament one that already passed." Alice reasons.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Okay, let's take care of the Moriyas, then. But we gotta be careful."
> Look to Megumu.
> "Can you give them the deets on the smoke, Boss?"
-
Seki
>Head to the boat
-
Aya:
> "Okay, let's take care of the Moriyas, then. But we gotta be careful."
> Look to Megumu.
> "Can you give them the deets on the smoke, Boss?"
Seki
>Head to the boat
Aya:
> "The person making that smoke can control your mind with it. Though I don't remember it getting that intrusive." Megumu explains. "It's probably everywhere out there by now, so keeping your mind clear might be hard. Unless you can hold your breath really well."
> "No issue for me." Byakuren speaks.
> "We've got quite the group to work against that." Alice adds.
Seki:
> You start for the boat, following behind the two.
> You stop at the ramp. It doesn't look like it's large enough for your cart to fit...
>_
-
Aya:
> "I can try to do something about it as long as everyone here can hold their own against some pretty strong winds."
-
Seki
>Get off the cart then put a spare head in the coffin in the cart
>Rub the neck of the closest horse
>Head up the ramp
-
Aya:
> "I can try to do something about it as long as everyone here can hold their own against some pretty strong winds."
Seki
>Get off the cart then put a spare head in the coffin in the cart
>Rub the neck of the closest horse
>Head up the ramp
Aya:
> "If you're going to try and blow it away, forget it." Megumu advises. "You can't continuously keep that up without it getting a lot in the way of trying to help the Moriya Shrine."
> "She could just blow it and everyone away, though." Momizi says.
> "But then what? Do we just leave her to keep doing that when they come back while we try to help the shrine residents? We have to deal with the aggressors..." Youmu reasons.
> "I could clear them out." The white-haired woman proposes. "Or Alice could."
Seki:
> You disembark and place a head in the coffin, then give one of the horses a brief pat before you leave.
> I'll be out here." Hime speaks, to which Kagerou waves, following you up.
>_
-
Aya:
> What's Hatate up to?
> "If Boss has reservations about me doing it, I'm willing to step aside and let one of you handle it."
-
Seki
>Enter the boat
->What do we see
>Did we get rid of that head near the shrine?
-
Aya:
> What's Hatate up to?
> "If Boss has reservations about me doing it, I'm willing to step aside and let one of you handle it."
Seki
>Enter the boat
->What do we see
>Did we get rid of that head near the shrine?
Aya:
> Waiting for the rest of you to decide, you believe?
> "So that was your plan? Did you have anything else you were going to do after it?"
> "Just go out and do it. We'll be your backup." The other girl with a single headwing speaks up. "Er, they will be your backup, I mean."
> Youmu shrugs and offers her hand.
Seki:
> You did get rid of the head Kagerou threw.
> You head atop the boat, finding that there is indeed a temple up here. Some fairies and youkai as well, but they don't appear immediately hostile... Some humans too?
>_
-
Seki
>Say to Kagerou, "It looks promising."
>Do we see someone that looks like their in charge?
-
Aya:
> Inventory
-
Seki
>Say to Kagerou, "It looks promising."
>Do we see someone that looks like their in charge?
Aya:
> Inventory
Seki:
> It's hard to tell. Everyone looks like they're just going about their business...
Aya:
> Your notebook is present. As is your camera, and fan. Seems you have everything you usually go out with. The fairies at the Garden of the Sun must've went for your face before your pockets.
>_
-
Aya:
> "One last thing before we go. Anyone got something I can use as a face mask?"
-
Seki
>Approach one of the closer figures
->"Are the Buddhists offering sanctuary until the incident blows over?"
-
Aya:
> "One last thing before we go. Anyone got something I can use as a face mask?"
Seki
>Approach one of the closer figures
->"Are the Buddhists offering sanctuary until the incident blows over?"
Aya:
> "A face mask?" The redhead questions.
> "Does the smoke have to actually be inhaled to control you?" Byakuren questions.
> "I'm not sure. I was covering my mouth..." Megumu says.
Seki:
> "Yes." you're answered. "The ship's surroundings are pretty safe. Though getting too far might put you at risk. There's the whole mist and all..."
>_
-
Seki
>"Weren't they closer to the human village? Why come out here?"
-
Seki
>"Weren't they closer to the human village? Why come out here?"
Seki:
> "I think the village is really dangerous right now." Someone else speaks up.
> "It's also supposedly harder to leave the lake than to get to it. So more people get lost. Not impossible at least, like that forest used to be."
>_
-
Seki
>What are the rules about starting trouble in the human village?
-
Aya:
> "I figure it's worth a shot. Even just a cloth I can tie around my mouth and nose would work.
-
Seki
>What are the rules about starting trouble in the human village?
Aya:
> "I figure it's worth a shot. Even just a cloth I can tie around my mouth and nose would work.
Seki:
> You're used to just staying away from others and out of trouble. Minding your own business, pretty much. It's not hard to do.
Aya:
> Alice holds out a face mask. Though, it looks a bit like it could be a tiny apron...
>_
-
Aya:
> Take it and tie it around our head so it covers our nose and mouth.
> Once that's done, take Youmu's hand, take a deep breath, and hold it.
-
Seki
>Head into the temple
-
Aya:
> Take it and tie it around our head so it covers our nose and mouth.
> Once that's done, take Youmu's hand, take a deep breath, and hold it.
Seki
>Head into the temple
Aya:
> You tie the mask up properly, and take hold of Youmu, ready.
> The half phantom drags you back out to the smoky battlefield, where the smoke doesn't seem to be as plentiful as earlier. Though more concerning is the fact that you don't see any tengu or youkai around anymore...
Seki:
> "Are we finally washing our hands of the incident, or is this just a break?" Kagerou questions as you head inside.
>_
-
Aya:
> Using our hauchiwa fan, start flinging tornados at the closest clouds of smoke.
-
Seki
>Shrug
->"This seems very different from incidents at least since the spellcard rules were implemented."
>"I at least want to make sure the human village is safe."
-
Aya:
> Using our hauchiwa fan, start flinging tornados at the closest clouds of smoke.
Seki
>Shrug
->"This seems very different from incidents at least since the spellcard rules were implemented."
>"I at least want to make sure the human village is safe."
Aya:
> You start to blow a serious amount of wind against the lingering smoke, practically clearing directions free from it.
Seki:
> "I doubt it is, given humans are here among Youkai." Kagerou points out.
>_
-
Seki
>"That has me worried as well as the fact the the buddhists are out here."
>Do we see any of the temple youkai?
-
Aya:
> Now that some of the smoke has cleared, check out how the shrine is doing.
-
Seki
>"That has me worried as well as the fact the the buddhists are out here."
>Do we see any of the temple youkai?
Aya:
> Now that some of the smoke has cleared, check out how the shrine is doing.
Seki:
> None you're familiar with, but you do note the Youkai among those here.
Aya:
> You investigate the shrine, finding it still covered in that plant barrier... no one's around to answer for it yet.
>_
-
Seki
>Approach one of the youkai
->"Are you one of the disciples of this temple?"
-
Aya:
> Call out toward the shrine.
> "Hey! Anyone still in there? Looks like the hostile forces have disappeared!"
-
Seki
>Approach one of the youkai
->"Are you one of the disciples of this temple?"
Aya:
> Call out toward the shrine.
> "Hey! Anyone still in there? Looks like the hostile forces have disappeared!"
Seki:
> The Youkai shakes their head.
> "I'm just seeking sanctuary from the wilder Youkai. Don't wanna get in with the wrong crowd."
Aya:
> Silence...
>_
-
Aya:
> Look back at our group.
> "Hata, try to get a visual on them with your camera to make sure they're alright. Can anyone else here get through this shield somehow?"
-
Aya:
> Look back at our group.
> "Hata, try to get a visual on them with your camera to make sure they're alright. Can anyone else here get through this shield somehow?"
Aya:
> You and Youmu appear to be the only ones out here...
>_
-
Seki
>"Sounds like the sanest plan. Do you know what's happening with the human village?"
-
Aya:
> "Uh. Where's everyone else?"
-
Seki
>"Sounds like the sanest plan. Do you know what's happening with the human village?"
Aya:
> "Uh. Where's everyone else?"
Seki:
> "I think the humans are having it tough there. The Youkai are all... well, not all, but most have been really aggressive."
Aya:
> "Still in Senkai. Did you take care of the smoke?" Youmu looks around.
>_
-
Aya:
> Did we?
-
Aya:
> Did we?
Aya:
> There's almost none left.
>_
-
Seki
>Turn to our friend
->"Would you help me protect the human village?"
-
Aya:
> "It's not completely gone, but it's easily traversible."
-
Seki
>Turn to our friend
->"Would you help me protect the human village?"
Aya:
> "It's not completely gone, but it's easily traversible."
Seki:
> "...Nope. Not a chance." Kagerou shakes her head. "Not even if I could become a 50ft beast."
> "Doesn't sound like you two are doing alright. That's fine, I'm sure the village's guardians have a plan."
Aya:
> "Then I'll bring everyone out." Youmu slips into the ground.
>_
-
Seki
>"Yeah, my wounded ego has been driving me. I had my pride injured by fairies and got swallowed by a tengu."
>"That last one I literally asked for to help her learn about her new abilities. I did get to meet and talk to Yukari Yakumo."
-
Aya:
> Try investigating the part of the ground she slipped into, to see if we can see her (or anyone else).
-
Seki
>"Yeah, my wounded ego has been driving me. I had my pride injured by fairies and got swallowed by a tengu."
>"That last one I literally asked for to help her learn about her new abilities. I did get to meet and talk to Yukari Yakumo."
Aya:
> Try investigating the part of the ground she slipped into, to see if we can see her (or anyone else).
Seki:
> "Don't get actually wounded alongside that, now." Kagerou advises.
Aya:
> You peer at the ground, trying to notice anything...
> Nothing stands out though. She practically teleported...
> You hear the half phantom reappear behind you, and it sounds like she brought everyone this time.
>_
-
Aya:
> Glance behind us, just to be sure.
> "Neat trick."
-
Seki
>Is there any reason why we'd try to solve the incident?
//I'm not sure why she would continue
-
Aya:
> Glance behind us, just to be sure.
> "Neat trick."
Seki
>Is there any reason why we'd try to solve the incident?
//I'm not sure why she would continue
Aya:
> You check behind, and sure enough, she did bring the rest.
> "Something I learned from Miko." Youmu responds.
Seki:
> You did learn something new you can do... Though given you've been down on your luck, finding Wakasagihime and this ship as well, in the same area even, may be where all your luck has gone.
>_
-
Aya:
> Gesture to the scenery.
> "Well, here we are."
-
Seki
>"Is there anything that is needed such as food or anything we can do to keep the ship safe?"
-
Aya:
> Gesture to the scenery.
> "Well, here we are."
Seki
>"Is there anything that is needed such as food or anything we can do to keep the ship safe?"
Aya:
> "Doesn't look like they're taking visitors..." The redhead speaks.
Seki:
> Given the state of those on board the ship, you think they've got all they need. You wonder how quickly they prepared this. Maybe they were focusing on it since noticing the incident - if someone on board had that feeling like you and Aya did.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Hata, try to get a visual on them with your camera to make sure they're alright. Can anyone else here get through their shield somehow?"
-
Seki
>"I think I'll check out the cart while we wait."
->Head to the cart
-->Do a thorough search
-
Aya:
> "Hata, try to get a visual on them with your camera to make sure they're alright. Can anyone else here get through their shield somehow?"
Seki
>"I think I'll check out the cart while we wait."
->Head to the cart
-->Do a thorough search
Aya:
> Daiyousei and Youmu raise their hands.
> "If one of them calls me inside there, probably." Cirno says.
> "I think they're talking about something in there?" Hatate questions. Doesn't sound like she got an exact answer from her ability.
Seki:
> You return to your cart, but don't find anything abnormal that wasn't there your first check. The head you left behind is still there as well.
> "Finally, some time to rest and relax." You hear Waka, at the lake beside the cart. "I wanna hibernate until things are calmed down again~"
>_
-
Aya:
> Look to Daiyousei and Youmu.
> "If you can get in there without freaking them out, and let them know their assailants have vanished and the coast appears to be clear for now, it'd be appreciated."
> Look to Youmu in particular.
> "By the way, did you intentionally pop back up in a different location from where you vanished just now, or was that an accident?"
-
Seki
>Pop over to where Waka is
-> Smirk a little
-->"Aah, were you looking for us too?"
-
Aya:
> Look to Daiyousei and Youmu.
> "If you can get in there without freaking them out, and let them know their assailants have vanished and the coast appears to be clear for now, it'd be appreciated."
> Look to Youmu in particular.
> "By the way, did you intentionally pop back up in a different location from where you vanished just now, or was that an accident?"
Seki
>Pop over to where Waka is
-> Smirk a little
-->"Aah, were you looking for us too?"
Aya:
> "It's hard remembering the exact location I came from. Especially with there being so many other points that can be gone to instead. Sorry." Youmu apologizes. "I should be able to get in quietly."
> "I can just warp in, and with less of a standout appearance than this." Daiyousei offers, shrinking in size some in display. Though she's still really big for a fairy...
> "Less... yeah, but still standout." The redhead adds.
Seki:
> You slide over.
> "No. I just stayed put. Going out looking for you guys would've been terrible, since I'd likely have to go on land. I was safe enough, so I thought you'd both search for the lake and find me. Well, safe enough... I did have to beat down some aggressors."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Hmm. Perhaps returning to the same location simply takes practice. No matter, I only had a fleeting nonsense thought myself. Anyway, you two travel together if you can, for everyone's safety."
> Have a look at Hatate's phone screen.
-
Aya:
> "Hmm. Perhaps returning to the same location simply takes practice. No matter, I only had a fleeting nonsense thought myself. Anyway, you two travel together if you can, for everyone's safety."
> Have a look at Hatate's phone screen.
Aya:
> Youmu nods, heading towards the shrine.
> Daiyousei, meanwhile, simply vanishes...
> You peek over at Hatate, only for the tengu to hide her phone quickly.
> "Phew. I've been using my abilities a lot lately." She speaks. "I hope we get some time where nothing's going on to take a break."
> "I wonder where the Tengu went..." Momizi considers.
>_
-
Aya:
> Frown.
> "You okay, Hata?"
-
Aya:
> Frown.
> "You okay, Hata?"
Aya:
> "Yeah. Just a tad drained. Nothing that'll physically affect me, yet." Hatate responds.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Mmm, alright. Let me know if you're starting to have problems, though. Anyway, do you think you could pull up the tengu whose collar I grabbed? Or is that too much right now?"
-
Aya:
> "Mmm, alright. Let me know if you're starting to have problems, though. Anyway, do you think you could pull up the tengu whose collar I grabbed? Or is that too much right now?"
Aya:
> "I... Don't remember which one that was." Hatate admits.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Do you remember any of them?'
-
Aya:
> "Do you remember any of them?'
Aya:
> Hatate shakes her head.
> "She probably does need a break but is trying to still be useful." Momizi considers.
>_
-
Seki
>"This really is worse than the mallet incident. I'm glad you're ok."
>Cross our arms
->Do we have any saki at home or money to buy some booze?
-
Aya:
> Nod.
> "That's okay, I thought that might be the case. You have been a tremendous help so far, Hata. Have a rest if you need one."
> Hug Hatate from behind. (Press our chest into her back with a little bit more energy than would normally come from such a hug.)
> Give Momizi an order via the wind to hug Hatate from the front.
-
Seki
>"This really is worse than the mallet incident. I'm glad you're ok."
>Cross our arms
->Do we have any saki at home or money to buy some booze?
Aya:
> Nod.
> "That's okay, I thought that might be the case. You have been a tremendous help so far, Hata. Have a rest if you need one."
> Hug Hatate from behind. (Press our chest into her back with a little bit more energy than would normally come from such a hug.)
> Give Momizi an order via the wind to hug Hatate from the front.
Seki:
> "I can handle myself if I'm in water. It's not like I'm going on the offense." Waka speaks.
> You did not before. You don't think you had money for such leisure either.
Aya:
> You hug Hatate close and try to have Momizi do the same. Though, she instead seems to be trying to scan the area. It looks like she tries to fly, only to fail.
> "I'll look after myself." Hatate nods in response.
>_
-
Aya:
> Frown sadly.
> "Sorry, Momi. From what I've heard, you might be grounded for a bit."
-
Seki
>Find a rock to sit down on
->Enjoy the calm until something interrupts or occurs
-
Aya:
> Frown sadly.
> "Sorry, Momi. From what I've heard, you might be grounded for a bit."
Seki
>Find a rock to sit down on
->Enjoy the calm until something interrupts or occurs
Aya:
> "Mm..." the White Wolf Tengu thinks.
> The plants and such making a barrier over the shrine shrink back down into the earth, while the smaller of the goddesses steps out from within the shrine.
Seki:
> You take a seat on a rock. The cart was definitely more comfortable than this...
>_
-
Aya:
> While still looking at Momi: "Don't worry, though. You still owe me for the race, and my prize will get you around just fine~"
> Wave to the emerging goddess.
-
Seki
>Go rest in the the cart
-
Aya:
> While still looking at Momi: "Don't worry, though. You still owe me for the race, and my prize will get you around just fine~"
> Wave to the emerging goddess.
Seki
>Go rest in the the cart
Aya:
> "Guh... You remember that even in an incident..." Momizi jolts.
> "Did you... take care of the attacking Youkai?" Suwako questions. She doesn't look the best.
Seki:
> You hop on the cart and sit there for a rest instead.
>_
-
Aya:
> To Momizi: "Of course~"
> Zip over to Momizi, scoop her up in a bridal carry in one fluid motion without slowing down, and return to our previous spot.
> To the goddess: "Sort of. We got them to at least stop, then the mindscrew smoke showed up, and we had to escape. They were all gone when we came back."
> Frown.
> "I probably don't need to tell you this, but something was clearly not right with them. The tengu among them turned very aggressive toward us the instant they spotted Boss Iizunamaru here."
-
Seki
>We need saki
>"Waka I'll be back! I'm making a saki run."
->If Waka doesn't say anything drive the cart towards the human village
-
Aya:
> To Momizi: "Of course~"
> Zip over to Momizi, scoop her up in a bridal carry in one fluid motion without slowing down, and return to our previous spot.
> To the goddess: "Sort of. We got them to at least stop, then the mindscrew smoke showed up, and we had to escape. They were all gone when we came back."
> Frown.
> "I probably don't need to tell you this, but something was clearly not right with them. The tengu among them turned very aggressive toward us the instant they spotted Boss Iizunamaru here."
Seki
>We need saki
>"Waka I'll be back! I'm making a saki run."
->If Waka doesn't say anything drive the cart towards the human village
Aya:
> You scoop up your friend, to her slight annoyance. But it looks like she gives in.
> "Well, at least that means it's not all of you tengu..." The goddess responds.
Seki:
> Having had enough, you-
> "Don't tell me you're having trouble keeping your instincts back or something. You'll end up attacking a human and getting exterminated at that rate." The mermaid sighs. "You're really going to risk your life for a drink out there?"
>_
-
Aya:
> Whisper in Momi's ear, with a sultry tone: "Unless you'd prefer the other way. You do look quite tasty, just like Hata...whether it's all of you, or just certain parts of you~"
> Look back to the goddess.
> "Our apologies for the offense. At the risk of overstepping my authoritative bounds right in front of Boss, we'll see that they're handled appropriately."
-
Aya:
> Whisper in Momi's ear, with a sultry tone: "Unless you'd prefer the other way. You do look quite tasty, just like Hata...whether it's all of you, or just certain parts of you~"
> Look back to the goddess.
> "Our apologies for the offense. At the risk of overstepping my authoritative bounds right in front of Boss, we'll see that they're handled appropriately."
Aya:
> "I uh... p-probably can't do what I'm best at inside you." Momizi argues.
> "We'll see about how accurate you are then, miss Bunbunmaru." Suwako speaks
>_
-
Aya:
> Is Momizi blushing at all?
> Glance over to Iizunamaru with a deferential look.
-
Aya:
> Is Momizi blushing at all?
> Glance over to Iizunamaru with a deferential look.
Aya:
> No. She might be weighing the situation more than focusing on you?
> "Aya doesn't seem too worried about us managing, so you shouldn't be so tense and worried about usefulness." Hatate speaks, making up for the missed hug by hugging Momizi's tail.
> "We'll knock some sense into the renegades. Given Aya's earlier display, it might even be easier than you think." Megumu answers your look to Suwako.
>_
-
Aya:
> Look back to Suwako.
> "I do what I can."
-
Aya:
> Look back to Suwako.
> "I do what I can."
Aya:
> "Thanks. We're really not in the state to go on the offense ourselves." Suwako sighs.
>_
-
Aya:
> "What happened here, anyway? Are you all okay? What possessed that mob to go on the assault against you?"
-
Aya:
> "What happened here, anyway? Are you all okay? What possessed that mob to go on the assault against you?"
Aya:
> "The youkai seem really riled up. The human village might have it worse, though." She explains.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Did they say anything, or did they just start attacking you out of the blue?"
-
Aya:
> "Did they say anything, or did they just start attacking you out of the blue?"
Aya:
> "Just a sudden assault."
>_
-
Aya:
> "How weird."
> Look to Iizunamaru.
> "They asked me why I was taking so long to help when they saw me, and still talked a bit after they saw you. It didn't seem to be mindless. Maybe they got brainwashed somehow?"
-
Aya:
> "How weird."
> Look to Iizunamaru.
> "They asked me why I was taking so long to help when they saw me, and still talked a bit after they saw you. It didn't seem to be mindless. Maybe they got brainwashed somehow?"
Aya:
> "Her smoke affected them a different way than they were acting, like us. She might have different plans than what they do." Megumu puts a hand to her chin.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Do you know where she might have gone? Any usual haunts?"
-
Aya:
> "Do you know where she might have gone? Any usual haunts?"
Aya:
> "If this land is still the same, yeah. Though we could get ambushed, too."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Maybe, but I think I can at least mitigate the issue of the smoke a bit now that I understand what's going on better. Unless you mean something else?"
-
Seki
>"My instincts are the same as before."
>How many youkai are as fast as our horses?
-
Aya:
> "Maybe, but I think I can at least mitigate the issue of the smoke a bit now that I understand what's going on better. Unless you mean something else?"
Aya:
> "If it's not Tengu, we could end up at a disadvantage."
> "With all of us? Not a chance." The Redhead speaks.
> "Though given what the goddess said, some of is should check on the village." Miko speaks. When did she come out?
Seki
>"My instincts are the same as before."
>How many youkai are as fast as our horses?
Seki:
> You don't know. Kagerou was faster at least.
>_
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Seki
>"I just really want some alcohol. It's been one of those days."
>Rub one of the horses' face.
->"Don't worry, anything slower than Kagerou and they'll keep me safe. Plus I'm just taking a look, not fighting.
-
Aya:
> "Mmm, yeah, splitting up to cover more ground and check more things may be the best approach."
-
Seki
>"I just really want some alcohol. It's been one of those days."
>Rub one of the horses' face.
->"Don't worry, anything slower than Kagerou and they'll keep me safe. Plus I'm just taking a look, not fighting.
Aya:
> "Mmm, yeah, splitting up to cover more ground and check more things may be the best approach."
Seki:
> "Mm... stay out of trouble..." Hime advises.
Aya:
> "Guiding the Tengu all want to stay up here?" Miko considers.
> "We should get acquainted with our allies first and foremost." The non-redheaded headwinged girl speaks. "I'm Tokiko. Just a little bird."
>_
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Aya:
> Is Tokiko actually little? Or is she just being modest about her body?
-
Seki
>"I will."
-> Wave farewell to Waka
>Drive the cart towards the human village
-
Aya:
> Is Tokiko actually little? Or is she just being modest about her body?
Seki
>"I will."
-> Wave farewell to Waka
>Drive the cart towards the human village
Aya:
> She does seem to be the smallest here...
Seki:
> You set off...
>_
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Aya:
> Give Tokiko a slight smile.
> "Aya Shameimaru. Just a big bird. Gimme some bird solidarity, Tokiko."
> Shift our grip on Momizi so we're holding her with just one arm, and offer a fist out to Tokiko for bumpin'.
-
Seki
>Keep an eye out for anything dangerous
-
Aya:
> Give Tokiko a slight smile.
> "Aya Shameimaru. Just a big bird. Gimme some bird solidarity, Tokiko."
> Shift our grip on Momizi so we're holding her with just one arm, and offer a fist out to Tokiko for bumpin'.
Seki
>Keep an eye out for anything dangerous
Aya:
> Tokiko seems confused for a moment, but seems to understand, pressing her fist against yours.
> "Welcome aboard if you've decided on joining us, Tokiko. I'm Himekaidou Hatate, a b-"
> "Princess bird?" Tokiko questions.
> "...Ahem, a bird who rivals this big bird." Hatate puts her hand on your shoulder.
> "Inubashiri Momizi." The wolf in your arms speaks. "Not a bird, but I'm close to these two in many ways."
Seki:
> Just mist and far fairies. You thought you'd see some of the village by now...
>_
-
Aya:
> "Princess Bird! I like the sound of that."
> Use the previously-fistbumping hand to pat Hatate's hand on our shoulder.
> "And you can be Wolf Bird, Momi, you've earned it."
> Pull Momizi slightly closer to ourselves with our remaining arm.
> Look over at Iizunamaru with a grin.
> "C'mon, Boss Bird, you're next."
-
Seki
>Bite our thumb in annoyance
->Keep our eyes peeled
>Do we know Keine could have erased the village
-
Aya:
> "Princess Bird! I like the sound of that."
> Use the previously-fistbumping hand to pat Hatate's hand on our shoulder.
> "And you can be Wolf Bird, Momi, you've earned it."
> Pull Momizi slightly closer to ourselves with our remaining arm.
> Look over at Iizunamaru with a grin.
> "C'mon, Boss Bird, you're next."
Seki
>Bite our thumb in annoyance
->Keep our eyes peeled
>Do we know Keine could have erased the village
Aya:
> "We shouldn't be playing around..."
> "We're just learning our allies." Hatate speaks. "Megumu here is our Crow Tengu Boss, while Lord Tenma is the Big Boss."
> "Boss... Big Boss.." Tokiko repeats. "Are there naked, liquid, and solid Tengu as well?"
> "Not sure about naked, but i think liquid and solid have to be Mizu-"
> "Momizi, quit it before you start tming about patrol routes and blind spots." Megumu advises
Seki:
> You'd at least be out of the mist by now though, even if the guardians hid the village.
>_
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Aya:
> Look back to Tokiko with a warm smile.
> "Don't you worry your little bird head about Boss Bird. She means well, she just has to uphold gravitas a lot, what with being in charge of the rest of us birds and all."
> Look to the rest of the non-tengu section of the group.
> "So Cirno and I go a ways back, but I admit I'm varying degrees of less familiar with the rest of you."
-
Aya:
> Look back to Tokiko with a warm smile.
> "Don't you worry your little bird head about Boss Bird. She means well, she just has to uphold gravitas a lot, what with being in charge of the rest of us birds and all."
> Look to the rest of the non-tengu section of the group.
> "So Cirno and I go a ways back, but I admit I'm varying degrees of less familiar with the rest of you."
Aya:
> "Seen her around a bit." Hatate answers.
> "Only know of her reputation." Momizi responds.
> "Same here." Megumu adds.
> "Stromgest fairy in Gensokyo." Cirno boasts. "Occasional incident resolver. Too strong for someone who specifies in beating fairies to even touch. Victor of the Great Fairy War. Dominator of Summ-"
>"Shut up already!" One of the fairies by Daiyousei shouts.
> "Sorry about her. I'm Daiyousei, the Great Fairy." The lead speaks.
>_
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Aya:
> What do we know of Daiyousei?
-
Aya:
> What do we know of Daiyousei?
Aya:
> She was an impossibly large fairy, until now. Now, you're almost certain she can beat Buildings in height. You wonder if her other areas can grow again as well... She seemed off in the past, more than Star, maybe. You couldn't write an article on her with her acting too well. She probably knows more about you than you do of her, and could just play pretend if you try anything on her. Thought that's just your suspicion now that you know for a fact she's much more than a smart fairy.
> She made sure to hang around other fairies too, like Lily White. If you recall correctly, Daiyousei can teleport.
> If there's one more like Cirno and Dai, you might have to consider a photoshoot. Just so you're the first to let people know about this... phenomenon. Of course.
>_
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Aya:
> How tall is Daiyousei at present?
> How did she start being able to be larger than buildings?
-
Aya:
> How tall is Daiyousei at present?
> How did she start being able to be larger than buildings?
Aya:
> She might be the tallest here.
> You only suspect she can. Given Cirno can shrink, you wouldn't be surprised if she grew from this incident as well, and much more than Cirno had.
Seki:
> Spmethings wrong. You should be past the village by now, yet the mist persists.
>_
-
Aya:
> Nod.
> "'Great' might be an understatement, from what I've heard."
-
Aya:
> Nod.
> "'Great' might be an understatement, from what I've heard."
Aya:
> "Great Grandfairy has Great fairy subordinates~" The Redhead speaks.
> "Are you calling me old lady?"
> "A-Ahem... ultra fairy?"
>_
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Aya:
> "I was letting my imagination run a bit wild in a different sense. Mmm, perhaps in a different Gensokyo, you and I could have gotten to know each other much better, but there's no time for that now."
> Do we know anything about the redhead?
-
Seki
>Pull our cart to a stop
->Listen closely
-
Aya:
> "I was letting my imagination run a bit wild in a different sense. Mmm, perhaps in a different Gensokyo, you and I could have gotten to know each other much better, but there's no time for that now."
> Do we know anything about the redhead?
Seki
>Pull our cart to a stop
->Listen closely
Aya:
> The Redhead... You thought you've seen her before, but... hm... maybe the Scarlet Devil Mansion? It lines up a bit... she should have something to do with Patchouli Knowledge.
> "I'm not sure what I'd call myself now either, if these two can be called Great Fairies." Daiyousei scratches her head.
> "You're Daiyousei." The Redhead ensures. "I'm fine with you just being the Great Fairy, since you're not a fairy like Cirno, but something of your own. As for me, I'm just Ko-"
> "Koakuma, my little devil." The white haired woman interrupts. "You do your best against the world and only grow more and more. Mother is proud you've already grown past that Magician." She leans into her for a hug.
Seki:
> You slow to a stop.
> There's the sound of the lake, and the far fairies giggling.
>_
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Aya:
> "Right, yeah. 'That magician' being Patchouli Knowledge, if I remember my Scarlet Devil Mansions correctly?"
> Look to the white-haired woman.
> "Mrs. Akuma, then, is it? Or Ms. Akuma, perhaps. I shouldn't presume."
-
Seki
>Are the fairies laughing at us
-
Aya:
> "Right, yeah. 'That magician' being Patchouli Knowledge, if I remember my Scarlet Devil Mansions correctly?"
> Look to the white-haired woman.
> "Mrs. Akuma, then, is it? Or Ms. Akuma, perhaps. I shouldn't presume."
Seki
>Are the fairies laughing at us
Aya:
> "Shinki." The woman responds. "Goddess of Makai. Two of my lovely children were looking for their mother♥" Shinki grabs Alice into the hug. "And even a close friend came to visit♪"
> Her eyes draw you over to Byakuren.
> "Quite the small world. I didn't think two people so closely related to Shinki would be residing in Gensokyo." Hijiri speaks.
Seki:
> Too far to tell...
> But you suspect they are.
>_
-
Seki
>Try to use our new abilities to learn their names
->If that doesn't work head towards the giggling troublemakers
-
Aya:
> "Indeed. I also had no idea you two were siblings..."
-
Seki
>Try to use our new abilities to learn their names
->If that doesn't work head towards the giggling troublemakers
Aya:
> "Indeed. I also had no idea you two were siblings..."
Seki:
> You try, but nothing seems to happen...
> You start for the fairies, yet they don't seem to be getting any closer...
Aya:
> "I'll continue then." Alice introduces herself. "Alice Margatroid. Seven colored magician and puppeteer."
> "Hijiri Byakuren." The Buddhist continues. "There's not much for me to say about myself..."
> "Toyosatomimi no Miko." The Taoist takes the chance. "I have my own achievements, but you can just know me for that location you all were in earlier, Senkai."
>_
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Seki
>Get off the cart
>Lead the horses by the bridal
->Mark trees as we walk
-->Do we see our marks
-
Aya:
> Look to the two fairies behind Daiyousei.
> "And how about you two?"
-
Seki
>Get off the cart
>Lead the horses by the bridal
->Mark trees as we walk
-->Do we see our marks
Aya:
> Look to the two fairies behind Daiyousei.
> "And how about you two?"
Seki:
> You disembark and start to mark the few trees around.
> You aren't passing by any marked ones, so you're moving ahead.
Aya:
> "We're trying to be careful and decide on a significant name for ourselves." One responds.
> "Maybe we should decide on them now..." Daiyousei considers.
>_
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Aya:
> "Or on the way, at least, if you really want to make that decision now. We can just go 'hey, you two' in the meantime if we need to."
-
Seki
>Stop
->"I swear if some stupid fairies think their gonna steal this. . ."
>Go stoop by a tree and glance about as if looking for watchers
->Discreetly make another head then bury it under leaves, but make sure it can see
>"Now we just have remember where the treasure is."
>Resume our journey with the horses
Head
>Listen and watch
-
Aya:
> "Or on the way, at least, if you really want to make that decision now. We can just go 'hey, you two' in the meantime if we need to."
Seki
>Stop
->"I swear if some stupid fairies think their gonna steal this. . ."
>Go stoop by a tree and glance about as if looking for watchers
->Discreetly make another head then bury it under leaves, but make sure it can see
>"Now we just have remember where the treasure is."
>Resume our journey with the horses
Head
>Listen and watch
Aya:
> "Fine by us."
> Those on your side appear to be the You, Hatate, Momizi, Megumu, Tokiko, and Cirno.
> Those in team two might be Miko, Byakuren, Daiyousei and her fairies, Koakuma, Shinki, and Alice.
Seki:
> You quietly hide a second of your heads under some leaves, and get back to it.
> The cart and main body seem to be heading in various directions, gradually. It looks like something's trying to make you stay in the mist as long as possible, though it's not turning you around to go back to the lake at least.
> Though it could just be you not knowing how to go straight... No, you don't want to believe that."
>_
-
Aya:
> Where did Youmu get off to?
> Indicate those divisions.
> "Is everyone okay with that?"
-
Seki
>While we walk
->Concentrate on our ability to know names
-->Think of Kiene's name
--->Try to feel a connection to the name
-
Aya:
> Where did Youmu get off to?
> Indicate those divisions.
> "Is everyone okay with that?"
Seki
>While we walk
->Concentrate on our ability to know names
-->Think of Kiene's name
--->Try to feel a connection to the name
Aya:
> You look around... Not around? Miko might know, perhaps?
> "There were more than this though, right?" Tokiko questions. "That counting's off."
> "Oh!" Daiyousei speaks. "Did you find her?" Daiyousei shouts.
> "Who? Sanae? Hey, don't go snooping around!" Suwako speaks.
> Youmu exits from the shrine.
> "She seems to be resting. Let's not bother her." Youmu answers. "What's all this?"
> "We're splitting up. One group handling the Tengu and rogue youkai situation up here, another, checking on the Human Village." Daiyousei explains.
> "You're coming as well, Miko?" Youmu questions.
> "We shouldn't have both of us on one group. Why not accompany the Tengu like we were before?" Miko offers.
Seki:
> You concentrate...
> Nothing seems to come up.
> "The safe place is back that way, you know." You hear a voice, as a fairy comes down to your side, walking with you.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Our group should pursue the smoke woman, since Boss Bird is well-acquainted and knows how to deal with her."
-
Aya:
> "Our group should pursue the smoke woman, since Boss Bird is well-acquainted and knows how to deal with her."
Aya:
> "Is that fine? Can't you use the Tengu against her if we go after them first? With that commanding thing you were doing." Youmu responds.
>_
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Aya:
> Frown.
> "I did say that wasn't easy. And we don't know who she's surrounded herself with at the moment."
-
Seki
>"Ahh, thank you."
->Turn back towards the ship
-->"I'm Sekibanki. It is nice to meet you."
Adelind Aurum
>Take stock of where we are
-
Aya:
> Frown.
> "I did say that wasn't easy. And we don't know who she's surrounded herself with at the moment."
Seki
>"Ahh, thank you."
->Turn back towards the ship
-->"I'm Sekibanki. It is nice to meet you."
Adelind Aurum
>Take stock of where we are
Aya:
> "Oh. Can I help? Just being this sort of transport is getting... boring." Youmu admits.
Seki:
> You turn back towards the ship and the lake.
> "Well Sekibanki, the village is... pretty dangerous right now. We can't do much ourselves but keep people from throwing their lives away, because not only is it hard for us to tell the difference between some human and youkai, but then there's also which youkai are mean or nice." The fairy explains. "But if you're someone strong who wants to help, we might be able to bring you there."
Aurum:
> You're pretty sure that if you start meddling, others will. Might be best to leave this to Gensokyo's heroines...
>_
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//For what it's worth, I don't know if this was actually publicly announced anywhere, but this was intended to be an OC-less quest. Accessing Adecchin may not be feasible as a result.
Aya:
> "Something cut me both times I lost myself. I assumed that was you, which I would say qualifies as helping."
-
//For what it's worth, I don't know if this was actually publicly announced anywhere, but this was intended to be an OC-less quest. Accessing Adecchin may not be feasible as a result.
//Part 0 definitely was. If the players all want ocs, it can be done.
-
//I actually would prefer established characters only (beyond NPCs necessary for world-building, such as the various mobs we've seen so far), but if I get outvoted on that I guess it sucks to be me. :V
-
//For what it's worth, I don't know if this was actually publicly announced anywhere, but this was intended to be an OC-less quest. Accessing Adecchin may not be feasible as a result.
Aya:
> "Something cut me both times I lost myself. I assumed that was you, which I would say qualifies as helping."
Aya:
> Youmu sighs.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Er, well, if there's a large-scale battle awaiting us, I imagine you'll be helpful for that too."
-
Aya:
> "Er, well, if there's a large-scale battle awaiting us, I imagine you'll be helpful for that too."
Aya:
> "Right... like the one we just got out of..." She looks aside.
>_
-
Aya:
> Frown.
> "Not be rude, but what exactly are you looking for? I'm sure we can think of something."
-
Aya:
> Frown.
> "Not be rude, but what exactly are you looking for? I'm sure we can think of something."
Aya:
> "Youmu looks among those here. She looks unhappy.
> "I think I should go check on Lady Yuyuko." She speaks. "That might be the best use of my time..."
>_
-
Aya:
> "If that's what you feel is best."
-
Aya:
> "If that's what you feel is best."
Aya:
> Youmu departs through the ground... you really don't know what she sought. Maybe a good fight? Though she would've done such earlier instead of only cutting you, you believe.
> Megumu starts off in a direction.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Let's go, Bird Brigade."
> Follow that Boss Bird!
-
Aya:
> "Let's go, Bird Brigade."
> Follow that Boss Bird!
Aya:
> You start following your boss...
> "So what's your plan if she's indoors?" Megumu asks. "Blow it through the walls?"
>_
-
Aya:
> "Depends. How exactly does she create it?"
> "Also, given the bird's out of the bag regarding my little yelling session, you felt it too, didn't you, Boss?"
-
Aya:
> "Depends. How exactly does she create it?"
> "Also, given the bird's out of the bag regarding my little yelling session, you felt it too, didn't you, Boss?"
Aya:
> "I don't know exactly, but it likely comes from her instead of something she owns. And yes, I did. Maybe you fit Princess bird better." Megumu jokes.
> "I don't know, Momizi looks the part pretty well here." Tokiko points out.
> "I'd rather be the naked one. I can probably hide well." Momizi responds.
> "Already taken." Nitori speaks.
> "Then what else? The other title doesn't fit too well..." Hatate considers.
>_
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Aya:
> "Mmm. Well, now you know. And since I imagine you're at least partially concerned given our relative standings, I sincerely doubt I can do any more than what I did, so it shouldn't ever affect you if you don't want it to."
> Glance around for Nitori.
>> If we spot her, immediately top-speed swoop over to her, scooping her up so she's on top of Momizi (facing down to Momizi being face up), and top-speed swoop back to where we were previously, as if nothing happened.
>> "Welcome aboard, River Bird."
-
Aya:
> "Mmm. Well, now you know. And since I imagine you're at least partially concerned given our relative standings, I sincerely doubt I can do any more than what I did, so it shouldn't ever affect you if you don't want it to."
> Glance around for Nitori.
>> If we spot her, immediately top-speed swoop over to her, scooping her up so she's on top of Momizi (facing down to Momizi being face up), and top-speed swoop back to where we were previously, as if nothing happened.
>> "Welcome aboard, River Bird."
Aya:
> "I'll be fine."
> You scan for Nitori, but there's no Kappa here...
>_
-
Aya:
> How high are we flying?
-
Aya:
> How high are we flying?
Aya:
> Not too high up. You don't pass any treetops.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Need a lift, River Bird? I'm guessing you're having a touch of trouble getting airborne on your own right now."
-
Aya:
> "Need a lift, River Bird? I'm guessing you're having a touch of trouble getting airborne on your own right now."
Aya:
> "I've got something, but it'll ruin my suit."
> "Given your title miss uh, invisible, in guessing its a birthday suit?" Tokiko looks around.
> "Oh, right. That is Nitori's voice." Momizi notices.
> "... Y-Yes and no. I'm working on it!" Nitori explains. "It'll be almost perfect compared to my other camo."
>_
-
Aya:
> "...Well, I mean...it's a long story and I expect you to find it really weird, but if that's a concern, I could just swallow you and carry you that way so no one sees you."
-
Aya:
> "...Well, I mean...it's a long story and I expect you to find it really weird, but if that's a concern, I could just swallow you and carry you that way so no one sees you."
Aya:
> "T-Thats worse than carrying me! I'm not weirded out, but why would swallowing me nude be better than carrying?"
> "So you are streaking..."
> "I have my backpack and a full bodysuit. I'd like my hat too, but I can't cloak that much yet."
> "Hm. Drat." Tokiko snaps her fingers.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Because it would still be carrying you. Like, it doesn't hurt you, you can get back out again later, and so on. It's just something I can do now so that I don't need my arms to transport things or people around."
-
Aya:
> "Because it would still be carrying you. Like, it doesn't hurt you, you can get back out again later, and so on. It's just something I can do now so that I don't need my arms to transport things or people around."
Aya:
> "Noted. But I doubt you can open your mouth wide enough, or have enough space to be useful."
>_
-
Aya:
> "You'd be incorrect on both accounts, then."
> Shifting our grip on Momizi so we have her in one hand, grab a side of our mouth in the now-free hand and stretch it out to the side.
-
Aya:
> "You'd be incorrect on both accounts, then."
> Shifting our grip on Momizi so we have her in one hand, grab a side of our mouth in the now-free hand and stretch it out to the side.
Aya:
> "Interesting... give me a minute."
> Megumu keeps going...
> You wonder where Cirno's gone. Did someone call her?
>_
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Aya:
> We can get Cirno back later if need be. Better to let her be useful elsewhere while we travel since we can just call her when we arrive.
> Let go of our mouth.
> "Can you at least keep going along with us while I wait? Boss Bird isn't really in a stopping mood."
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Aya:
> We can get Cirno back later if need be. Better to let her be useful elsewhere while we travel since we can just call her when we arrive.
> Let go of our mouth.
> "Can you at least keep going along with us while I wait? Boss Bird isn't really in a stopping mood."
Aya:
> "Alright, but don't look back down here. "
> Tokiko does not follow the request...
>_
-
Aya:
> Take on a serious tone.
> "Eyes up here, Tokiko. Give the lady her privacy. Let me know when I can look, River Bird."
-
Aya:
> Take on a serious tone.
> "Eyes up here, Tokiko. Give the lady her privacy. Let me know when I can look, River Bird."
Aya:
> "I'm looking. Er, not looking, I mean." Tokiko changes her focus, quietly clicking her tongue.
> "Should be coming up on her place. Get ready." Megumu speaks. "if there's still a business going on, don't act dumb. She could've just been trying to pacify those Tengu and Youkai like usual for all we know."
> You feel like you're intruding...
>_
-
Aya:
> We don't intrude anywhere, we're a reporter. The world is our oyster when it comes to getting the truth out!
> "A business?"
-
Aya:
> We don't intrude anywhere, we're a reporter. The world is our oyster when it comes to getting the truth out!
> "A business?"
Aya:
> "A gambling den, more specifically. If I'm right..."
> There is a lot of smoke from this cave at least.
> "Done..." Nitori speaks up.
>_
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Aya:
> "Mm, smoke already..."
> Have a look downward, looking for Nitori.
-
Aya:
> "Mm, smoke already..."
> Have a look downward, looking for Nitori.
Aya:
> The Kappa is all dressed in her regular look, following below you guys.
>_
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Seki
>Shake our head
->"I'm not strong."
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Aya:
> "Hold on tight, Wolf Bird."
> Use the one remaining arm we have gripping Momizi to pull her slightly closer to our body.
> Look at Nitori and call out: "Put your arms straight up together above your head."
> Using our free hand to stretch our mouth open, dive down right at Nitori, aiming so that she shoots straight into our stretched-open mouth and 'down' our throat. (If she puts her arms above her head, aim for those; otherwise, aim for her head.)
> Keep moving down until we've engulfed most of her, but stop a few inches before we faceplant into the ground, then turn around back upright and pull back up, swallowing her the rest of the way down as we return to our previous position.
-
Seki
>Shake our head
->"I'm not strong."
Aya:
> "Hold on tight, Wolf Bird."
> Use the one remaining arm we have gripping Momizi to pull her slightly closer to our body.
> Look at Nitori and call out: "Put your arms straight up together above your head."
> Using our free hand to stretch our mouth open, dive down right at Nitori, aiming so that she shoots straight into our stretched-open mouth and 'down' our throat. (If she puts her arms above her head, aim for those; otherwise, aim for her head.)
> Keep moving down until we've engulfed most of her, but stop a few inches before we faceplant into the ground, then turn around back upright and pull back up, swallowing her the rest of the way down as we return to our previous position.
Seki:
> "Then please go back to the lake."
> "You're quite geared up for someone weak." You hear someone unfamiliar, atop your cart. "What an interesting coach."
Aya:
> You swoop up the Kappa, her backpack being a bit challenging, but you manage.
>_
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Aya:
> Have a look at ourselves.
> How much of the kappa and the backpack do we feel within ourselves?
-
Aya:
> Have a look at ourselves.
> How much of the kappa and the backpack do we feel within ourselves?
Aya:
> Still not much outer change.
> they're a bit heavy together, but you'll manage.
>_
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Aya:
> Look to Momizi.
> "You know, the two of you could do your strategic exercise thingy in there."
-
Seki
>"Thank you. I'm not sure why, but it looked like it was ready for a funeral when I summoned it."
>Look at who is on the roof
-
Aya:
> Look to Momizi.
> "You know, the two of you could do your strategic exercise thingy in there."
Seki
>"Thank you. I'm not sure why, but it looked like it was ready for a funeral when I summoned it."
>Look at who is on the roof
Aya:
> "You already get to carry me. Besides, I'm sure she's busy with something in there."
Seki:
> You look, spotting the vampire from the Scarlet Devil Mansion, and the maid that was with your group.
> "I noticed. You even have a fine coffin ready and warmed." The vampire speaks. "You're trying to head to the human village in this? You'll be suspected of being a Youkai quite quickly, which isn't good for your lack of strength."
> "Are you offering to buy it from her, stealing it, or not?" Another person asks, from the other side of the coach. "We aren't far yet we've already stopped. This is tiring."
>_
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Aya:
> Look at our stomach.
> "Hey, River Bird, what say you to doing more of that tactics game with Wolf Bird in there? Easy enough for you two to use the board on the go if I'm carrying everything."
-
Seki
>"That's a good point."
>"If you need a driver I'd be happy to help.
-
Aya:
> Look at our stomach.
> "Hey, River Bird, what say you to doing more of that tactics game with Wolf Bird in there? Ready enough for you two to use the board on the go if I'm carrying everything."
Seki
>"That's a good point."
>"If you need a driver I'd be happy to help.
Aya:
> "Actually, I'm gonna use this space to work on my camo and a way to fly."
> "Thought as much, given what she said earlier." Momizi says.
Seki:
> "Hm... we'll accept a ride to our destination. Sakuya, guide her as we travel."
> "Milady?" The maid questions.
> "Would you rather Patchy waste her magic?"
> "I do believe she would be more accurate than i at leading someone in this case."
> "Hm.. very well then."
>_
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Aya:
> "And she wouldn't be helpful for that? Not even as company?"
> Look to Momizi.
> "It would be nice to have my hands free, after all."
> Lean our mouth next to Momizi's ear and whisper.
> "Plus, I bet you taste real good~ Especially certain parts of you~"
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Seki
>Open the door of the cart and offer a hand to our passengers
-
Aya:
> "And she wouldn't be helpful for that? Not even as company?"
> Look to Momizi.
> "It would be nice to have my hands free, after all."
> Lean our mouth next to Momizi's ear and whisper.
> "Plus, I bet you taste real good~ Especially certain parts of you~"
Seki
>Open the door of the cart and offer a hand to the lady
Aya:
> "Uh-"
> "You're fine being a warrior short?" Nitori counters. "Especially with how tiring you say your Trump card is?"
Seki:
> You open the cart, but find yourself at the reins instead all of a sudden.
> A winged book floats ahead of you.
> Your head that was in the coffin is by your side now.
> "We're all settled in. Follow the book" the vampire speaks.
>_
-
Aya:
> "If anything, it might give us a slight advantage having a surprise extra fighter on-hand that I can pull out at any time."
-
Seki
>"Right away."
->Follow the book
-->Try to get a feel for how fast the book can go
-
Aya:
> "If anything, it might give us a slight advantage having a surprise extra fighter on-hand that I can pull out at any time."
Seki
>"Right away."
->Follow the book
-->Try to get a feel for how fast the book can go
Aya:
> "Alright. Just don't get in the way too much." Nitori sighs.
> "H-Hang on, I'm not ready!" Momizi says.
> "Uh, Aya?" Hatate questions.
Seki:
> You follow, but... it's slow compared to your cart... this is like a stroll...
>_
-
Aya:
> Look back at the cave. What's going on?
-
Seki
>Does the book look like it is going straight
-
Aya:
> Look back at the cave. What's going on?
Seki
>Does the book look like it is going straight
Aya:
> It looks like Tokiko is about to enter it.
Seki:
> it seems to be following a path...
> The far fairies aren't present at least.
>_
-
Aya:
> Is Iizunamaru still present?
> Does Tokiko look possessed/controlled?
> Take on the serious tone again.
> "Get back here, Tokiko. Don't go in on your own."
-
Seki
>Can we think we can follow the path?
-
Aya:
> Is Iizunamaru still present?
> Does Tokiko look possessed/controlled?
> Take on the serious tone again.
> "Get back here, Tokiko. Don't go in on your own."
Seki
>Can we think we can follow the path?
Aya:
> ...No.
> Not from here you think.
> "You're not the boss, you know." She responds.
Seki:
> It's easy. But if you take too long, it'll be shrouded by this mist.
>_
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Seki
>Follow the book
->No reason to rush and mess up
-
Aya:
> Grunt in frustration.
> "Sorry, Momi. Better get yourself ready real fast."
> Shove Momizi into our mouth face-down and swallow her. (Lick her face, her chest, and her legs on her way down.)
> Then cover our mouth with one hand and charge after Tokiko. (Avoid passing through smoke along the way.)
-
Seki
>Follow the book
->No reason to rush and mess up
Aya:
> Grunt in frustration.
> "Sorry, Momi. Better get yourself ready real fast."
> Shove Momizi into our mouth face-down and swallow her. (Lick her face, her chest, and her legs on her way down.)
> Then cover our mouth with one hand and charge after Tokiko. (Avoid passing through smoke along the way.)
Seki:
> You steadily follow the book...
> The appears to be something big in the distance. Maybe you're leaving the Misty Lake?
Aya:
> You take Momizi down like Nitori, but with a bit of special treatment along the way.
> With that done, you pursue Tokiko, though she doesn't head into the cave yet.
> She flinches and guards herself, though soon stops and stands with defiance. Was she possed now?
>_
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Seki
>Try squinting to see figure out what we're looking at.
-
Aya:
> How do we look?
> Can we feel Momizi within us?
> Could we tell if she enjoyed the trip at all?
> Take on a gentler tone.
> "Look, Little Bird, it's not about leaders or followers. It's about the smoke being able to control your mind. It's my responsibility to keep you safe from that."
-
Seki
>Try squinting to see figure out what we're looking at.
Aya:
> How do we look?
> Can we feel Momizi within us?
> Could we tell if she enjoyed the trip at all?
> Take on a gentler tone.
> "Look, Little Bird, it's not about leaders or followers. It's about the smoke being able to control your mind. It's my responsibility to keep you safe from that."
Seki:
> Its... buildings? No, far too large... no, they have to be.
Aya:
> A bit bigger? You're not sure, hard to tell through your getup.
> Kinda.
> You couldn't pay much attention, but she did reactand wasn't trying to stop it.
> "I can handle myself. I'm gonna go help boss. You can play out here and keep watch."
> Tokiko starts to march towards the cave interior. The smoke doesn't seem to be leaking out too much.
>_
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Aya:
> Get our free hand inside our blouse and feel our stomach to see if it feels any larger or any different.
> Then press in on our stomach with some pressure to see how that feels and if it gets a reaction from anyone inside.
> Look back to Hatate.
> "Let's go, Hata. We gotta catch up with Boss. Don't get smoked."
-
Seki
>"Were you expecting massive buildings?"
-
Aya:
> Get our free hand inside our blouse and feel our stomach to see if it feels any larger or any different.
> Then press in on our stomach with some pressure to see how that feels and if it gets a reaction from anyone inside.
> Look back to Hatate.
> "Let's go, Hata. We gotta catch up with Boss. Don't get smoked."
Seki
>"Were you expecting massive buildings?"
Aya:
> You feel for a change, not noticing any...
> The two don't seem to respond. They seem to be talking quietly.
> "I'll try not to." Hatate says
> You can hear someone else deeper inside the cave.
Seki:
> "The village does seem to have changed a bit, but it isn't our focus."
> "Perhaps we should've brought a few fairy maids to distract the youkai..." Sakuya speaks.
> Leaving the mist, it does seem like the exterior of the village... just a bit. But there's even better covered carts, with no reins and the horses missing, overturned near one of the entrances to the village.
> There's Youkai around said area. Like a blockade. Though given the book's movement, it doesn't seem like the village is your destination?
>_
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Aya:
> What does it sound like they're talking about inside us?
> Do we feel them pressed up against any part of us, even if they're just sitting/standing on some surface?
> Catch up with Tokiko and silently continue further into the cave alongside her.
-
Seiki
>Can our heads fly at the speed of the book
-
Aya:
> What does it sound like they're talking about inside us?
> Do we feel them pressed up against any part of us, even if they're just sitting/standing on some surface?
> Catch up with Tokiko and silently continue further into the cave alongside her.
Seiki
>Can our heads fly at the speed of the book
Aya:
> You're not sure... not to touch something?
> Not really.
> You make you way further, catching up to the bird.
> Further along, you see Megumu, holding her head as she sits up, and covered in some of the smoke. The smoke still continues further though.
Seki:
> Yes.
>_
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Aya:
> Swing our free hand in front of us to stop Tokiko and Hatate. Give them meaningful glares as we do.
> Then, with that same hand, use our hauchiwa fan to blow a small gust in Iizunamaru's direction, in the hopes of blowing away the smoke around her.
-
Seiki
>"I might be able to help on that end."
>Summon half a dozen heads
->Have two heads each, cover the rear and the sides
>Continue following the book.
-
Aya:
> Swing our free hand in front of us to stop Tokiko and Hatate. Give them meaningful glares as we do.
> Then, with that same hand, use our hauchiwa fan to blow a small gust in Iizunamaru's direction, in the hopes of blowing away the smoke around her.
Seiki
>"I might be able to help on that end."
>Summon half a dozen heads
->Have two heads each, cover the rear and the sides
>Continue following the book.
Aya:
> You stop the two, then try to blow the smoke away.
> It doesn't even budge as much as Megumu herself does.
> "Oh." She turns to look at you. "You guys finally decided to follow. Watch your step. And your head." She starts to get up. "This doesn't seem like Komakusa's, unless she's got a new trick."
> You organize your heads, aside from the one on your body, to cover the coach.
> "Hm... Don't be too loud if we run into an issue." The vampire speaks.
> You continue following the book...
>_
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Aya:
> How does Iizunamaru look? Did she seem injured and/or not mentally all there?
> Does she look quick and stable in how she's getting herself up?
>> If not, race over to her (avoiding the smoke) and help her up using our free hand. Drape her arm over our shoulder so we're supporting her that way as well, and get her out of the smoke.
-
Seki
>Nod
>Have any youkai noticed us?
-
Aya:
> How does Iizunamaru look? Did she seem injured and/or not mentally all there?
> Does she look quick and stable in how she's getting herself up?
>> If not, race over to her (avoiding the smoke) and help her up using our free hand. Drape her arm over our shoulder so we're supporting her that way as well, and get her out of the smoke.
Seki
>Nod
>Have any youkai noticed us?
Aya:
> Annoyed. You're not sure if it's at you, or the smoke. It could be both. Ah, and slightly injured. A scratch or two.
> She seems almost in top shape. So they must've been minor, but annoying injuries. Of course no one could get annoyed at you♪
> More smoke starts to come out your way. Though it looks different. Not as thick. Rises up more. Doesn't have as much... color? Especially weird is that now that you've seen this smoke, you notice that the previous one, which Megumu seems slightly engulfed in, has been going deeper into the cave rather than flowing from it like the new smoke.
Seki:
> You think so? They haven't gone in to attack you yet, though.
>_
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Aya:
> Is Iizunamaru still in any smoke in any way? If not, help her get out of it, regardless of her condition.
> Take on a quiet volume while being near her.
> "Looks like there's two different smokes. Maybe one of them belongs to your friend after all. What nicked you up and sat you down, anyway?"
-
Seki
>Don't make eye contact
->We don't want them to think we're challenging them
>Examine the human village as we follow the book
-
Aya:
> Is Iizunamaru still in any smoke in any way? If not, help her get out of it, regardless of her condition.
> Take on a quiet volume while being near her.
> "Looks like there's two different smokes. Maybe one of them belongs to your friend after all. What nicked you up and sat you down, anyway?"
Seki
>Don't make eye contact
->We don't want them to think we're challenging them
>Examine the human village as we follow the book
Aya:
> Yes. A bit is starting to gather on you and the other two as well.
> Megumu doesn't respond.
> "I think I saw her trip while I was catching up to her." Tokiko speaks.
Seki:
> The village... seems to have stretched upwards. You'd explain it like that for the taller buildings. Something's weird with the exterior of the village, but you can't put your finger on it.
> You do smell something good nearby though from in there. Food...
>_
-
Aya:
> Drag Iizunamaru out of the smoke. Try to shake ours off in the process.
-
Seki
>Keep going and follow that book
->Ignore the siren calls of the food and saki from the village
>"Are you in any particular hurry to get where we're going?"
-
Aya:
> Drag Iizunamaru out of the smoke. Try to shake ours off in the process.
Seki
>Keep going and follow that book
->Ignore the siren calls of the food and saki from the village
>"Are you in any particular hurry to get where we're going?"
Aya:
> You start to dra-
> "Hey hey, what now?" She questions, annoyed.
> This doesn't feel like the same smoke.
Seki:
> You continue... You really hope there isn't a party going on.
> "No. We're there to assess a situation and consider how we'll go about it next time we travel there." The vampire explains.
>_
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Aya:
> "Getting you out of this stuff, Boss. It's doing something bad to you if you're just tripping over nothing."
> Keep dragging her away from the smoke.
-
Seki
>"Ah, sounds interesting."
>Is the sun out?
>Can we hazzard a guess where the book is going?
-
Aya:
> "Getting you out of this stuff, Boss. It's doing something bad to you if you're just tripping over nothing."
> Keep dragging her away from the smoke.
Seki
>"Ah, sounds interesting."
>Is the sun out?
>Can we hazzard a guess where the book is going?
Aya:
> "Then what's your plan?" Megumu questions, starting to follow you instead of resist.
> Tokiko seems to continue on ahead
Seki:
> The sun is out.
> You don't know. It could be headed for the bamboo forest. Or even the mountain...
>_
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Seki
>"What is your opinion on the new Gensokyo?"
-
Aya:
> Get a feel for Iizunamaru's overall condition, now that we've observed her more and she is alleged to have tripped and fallen over.
> "To find out why there are two types of smoke, and what they mean. That's what we do in the Nimble Information Corps, get intel before acting."
> Frown a bit and take on a gentler tone.
> "Besides...I'm starting to get a little concerned for you. I know you and I disagree on a lot of things, but I don't want to see you get hurt or have your mind messed with."
> Keep an eye on Tokiko to make sure she doesn't wander off too far or plunge headfirst into some smoke.
-
Seki
>"What is your opinion on the new Gensokyo?"
Aya:
> Get a feel for Iizunamaru's overall condition, now that we've observed her more and she is alleged to have tripped and fallen over.
> "To find out why there are two types of smoke, and what they mean. That's what we do in the Nimble Information Corps, get intel before acting."
> Frown a bit and take on a gentler tone.
> "Besides...I'm starting to get a little concerned for you. I know you and I disagree on a lot of things, but I don't want to see you get hurt or have your mind messed with."
> Keep an eye on Tokiko to make sure she doesn't wander off too far or plunge headfirst into some smoke.
Seki:
> "It isn't too new." The vampire simply states.
Aya:
> It seems like she's just had a few trips. You don't believe her mental state is affected.
> "Nimble huh." She speaks. "You catch up fast, but you're slow on the initiative."
> "I'll do recon instead, then." Tokiko says. "There's a reason I wasn't afraid of some smoke. You don't even know my abilities."
> The little bird continues on.
>_
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Seki
>Keep following that book
>Keep our eyes out for any potential attackers
-
Aya:
> Give Hatate a meaningful look, point at her, and then point at Tokiko to indicate Hatate should be following her.
> Then return our attention to Iizunamaru. If we're still holding on to her in any capacity, try pulling her a little closer to ourselves. (See if we can't get her body to squish a little into our chest.)
> "You good to keep going, then? We can't let Little Bird take all the glory, now."
> Grin a bit.
> "If you trip again, though, I'm picking you up and hauling you around."
-
Seki
>Keep following that book
>Keep our eyes out for any potential attackers
Aya:
> Give Hatate a meaningful look, point at her, and then point at Tokiko to indicate Hatate should be following her.
> Then return our attention to Iizunamaru. If we're still holding on to her in any capacity, try pulling her a little closer to ourselves. (See if we can't get her body to squish a little into our chest.)
> "You good to keep going, then? We can't let Little Bird take all the glory, now."
> Grin a bit.
> "If you trip again, though, I'm picking you up and hauling you around."
Seki:
> You keep on, as it starts to head around the village instead of through it...
> Still safe so far...
Aya:
> You gesture for Hatate to follow Tokiko, and she nods, starting for the little bird.
> You pull Megumu closer to yourself.
> "I can keep going." She speaks. "...I'm not going to trip, but I know I'm going to bump into something, even if I'm flying low." She admits.
> You wonder just how many times she's tripped for her to consider such.
>_
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Seki
>Keep doing what we are doing
-
Aya:
> Can we still hear or feel Nitori or Momizi?
> Are we presently touching any smoke?
> How tall is Iizunamaru relative to us, and how upright is she?
> At what level is her head compared to our body at present?
-
Seki
>Keep doing what we are doing
Aya:
> Can we still hear or feel Nitori or Momizi?
> Are we presently touching any smoke?
> How tall is Iizunamaru relative to us, and how upright is she?
> At what level is her head compared to our body at present?
Seki:
> You keep on carrying on.
> Might be the Garden of the Sun? You sure hope you don't have to go through it...
Aya:
> Yes.
> Yes.
> She's a bit taller. She's leaning and slumped a bit. Definitely must be from being so annoyed. You might even say she's tired from it.
>_
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Seki
>There are paths through the garden of the sun, right? Right?
-
Aya:
> Take our hand off our mouth, and gently pull Iizunamaru even closer to us. While doing so, use our hands as needed to gently guide her head toward our chest so her face squishes into it some. Don't force it or try to suffocate her, this should be a pleasant experience for her.
> Keep the gentle quiet tone and smile some. Lean our head down to make very light contact with hers.
> "That sounds to me like I should be carrying you, Boss. I don't want you to be bumping into things. Are you okay with me doing that?"
-
Seki
>There are paths through the garden of the sun, right? Right?
Aya:
> Take our hand off our mouth, and gently pull Iizunamaru even closer to us. While doing so, use our hands as needed to gently guide her head toward our chest so her face squishes into it some. Don't force it or try to suffocate her, this should be a pleasant experience for her.
> Keep the gentle quiet tone and smile some. Lean our head down to make very light contact with hers.
> "That sounds to me like I should be carrying you, Boss. I don't want you to be bumping into things. Are you okay with me doing that?"
Seki:
> Yes. But your cart might be too big to not trample any flowers...
Aya:
> You gently guide Megumu a bit down.
> "...Momizi didn't seem like she had any problems, despite not wanting to at first, from what I can tell. I'm fine with it." Megumu agrees.
> "A Tengu that hasn't joined the rest, huh?" You hear a voice from deeper within.
>_
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Seki
>Do we see the garden of the sun?
-
Aya:
> Pull our head back and nod.
> "You got it, Boss. I'll try to make it nice for you, too."
> Pick Iizunamaru up with one hand, stretch our mouth open with the other, shove her in, and swallow her down. (As with Momizi, lick her face, chest, and legs as they go by.)
> Briefly check how we look and feel after swallowing the Daitengu, then quietly proceed onward, investigating the source of the voice while avoiding touching more smoke.
-
Seki
>Do we see the garden of the sun?
Aya:
> Pull our head back and nod.
> "You got it, Boss. I'll try to make it nice for you, too."
> Pick Iizunamaru up with one hand, stretch our mouth open with the other, shove her in, and swallow her down. (As with Momizi, lick her face, chest, and legs as they go by.)
> Briefly check how we look and feel after swallowing the Daitengu, then quietly proceed onward, investigating the source of the voice while avoiding touching more smoke.
Seki:
> Yes.
Aya:
> You pull your head back and pick up Megumu.
> "Huh? H-Hey, not that, I mean carrying me!" She holds onto your head in resistance.
>_
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Aya:
> Blink, then blush a bit in embarrassment.
> "Oh. Um, sorry, Boss. I misunderstood what you meant..."
> Let go of our mouth, and shift our grip on Megumu so we have her in a two-armed princess carry. Have one hand under her thighs very close to her backside, and the other hand just under her chest, so that both hands can be easily repositioned to do what we did with Hatate.
> Then quietly proceed onward, investigating the source of that voice while avoiding smoke.
-
Seki
>Check around our cart
->Does the cart seem to be affecting the grass or leaving tracks
>If the above is yes
->"Lady Scarlet, the book appears to be leading us towards the Garden of the Sun. I don't think I can enter with the carriage without angering the Garden's master."
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Aya:
> Blink, then blush a bit in embarrassment.
> "Oh. Um, sorry, Boss. I misunderstood what you meant..."
> Let go of our mouth, and shift our grip on Megumu so we have her in a two-armed princess carry. Have one hand under her thighs very close to her backside, and the other hand just under her chest, so that both hands can be easily repositioned to do what we did with Hatate.
> Then quietly proceed onward, investigating the source of that voice while avoiding smoke.
Seki
>Check around our cart
->Does the cart seem to be affecting the grass or leaving tracks
>If the above is yes
->"Lady Scarlet, the book appears to be leading us towards the Garden of the Sun. I don't think I can enter with the carriage without angering the Garden's master."
Aya:
> You readjust your hold on Megumu, getting quite close to how you carried Hatate before.
> Given what you just tried, she seems much more comfortable with this.
> "At least you stopped." She sighs. "We really shouldn't take long though. Given they wanted to attack me, those Tengu could've started to overthrow the higher ups. Especially if they're working with the regular youkai. out and about."
> You continue on, soon spotting the source of the two smokes.
> "Nope. This isn't smoke, it's steam. Steam from the- Oh! An' ya actually brought a pleasant face here?" That feeling of intruding is answered, as you once again face Nemuno Sakata.
> Adjacent to her is that Misfortune God, Hina, you believe her name was, and the source of the smoke that was covering Megumu.
> And out of the way are Hatate and Tokiko
> "I wouldn't think it's my fault she was brought here. Maybe." Hina considers, gathering one of the two smokes.
Seki:
> Yes, but at least it's silent.
> "Hm. I guess you would be concerned about that. Give me a moment to think..."
> "It seems like she wants us to head straight into the middle of the garden." One of the other voices explains. "Walking there would be a pain."
> "Milady, given the supposed destination, do you believe we should address the flower master herself about getting there with less damage to her garden?" Sakuya questions.
> "Hm..."
>_
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Seki
>Does the path look big enough for the cart.
>How many horses do we have?
>Say the following if we think the horses can be ridden
->"I'm not opposed to unhitching the horses and riding the rest of the way if that would be easier."
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Aya:
> Have they both spotted us?
> Are either of them actually generating the smoke that is not the smoke Hina is gathering? If not, what is its source?
> What sort of condition do Hatate and Tokiko appear to be in?
> Is there anyone else here?
-
Seki
>Does the path look big enough for the cart.
>How many horses do we have?
>Say the following if we think the horses can be ridden
->"I'm not opposed to unhitching the horses and riding the rest of the way if that would be easier."
Aya:
> Have they both spotted us?
> Are either of them actually generating the smoke that is not the smoke Hina is gathering? If not, what is its source?
> What sort of condition do Hatate and Tokiko appear to be in?
> Is there anyone else here?
Seki:
> No...
> 4 of them.
> "No. It's alright. We'll head back for now. Sakuya, try to reach the destination yourself and check things out." The vampire speaks.
> The maid steps out of the coach.
Aya:
> Both have.
> No. You don't know about the one Hina Is gathering, but the other smoke seems to come from something Nemuno is cooking up. Or rather, has doused...
> The two birds seemfine.
> No.
> "Is this really the right place?" Hatate looks around.
> "Somethin' the matter?" Nemuno questions.
> "Were there others here?" Megumu asks.
> "I was asked to move here for a bit. Haven't had any much bothers til now."
> "Apologies for being a bother." Hina adds.
>_
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Aya:
> Could the 'smoke' Hina is gathering be misfortune? That is kinda her thing, and it would certainly explain why Iizunamaru was stumbling around so much, and how she knew she would keep doing it if left to her own devices...
> Does there appear to be a path further onward? Or is this the end of the cave?
> Look to Nemuno.
> "I thought I felt something right before we arrived...you're currently claiming this as your territory, then, aren't you?"
>> If this appears to be the end of the cave: "Do you need us to leave?"
> While talking, try slightly shifting our grip on Iizunamaru so our hand slides onto her backside.
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Aya:
> Could the 'smoke' Hina is gathering be misfortune? That is kinda her thing, and it would certainly explain why Iizunamaru was stumbling around so much, and how she knew she would keep doing it if left to her own devices...
> Does there appear to be a path further onward? Or is this the end of the cave?
> Look to Nemuno.
> "I thought I felt something right before we arrived...you're currently claiming this as your territory, then, aren't you?"
>> If this appears to be the end of the cave: "Do you need us to leave?"
> While talking, try slightly shifting our grip on Iizunamaru so our hand slides onto her backside.
Aya:
> Considering it... it could be. It wasn't being blown away after all.
> Moght be a way deeper. It's too dark to tell from a distance. It could be either.
> "For now, yeah. Don't mind ya too much, specially given the uproar the mountain's in." She responds.
> "I hope it blows by relatively quickly." Hina speaks.
> You shift your grip slightly. Megumu seems to notice, but doesn't bring attention to it.
>_
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Aya:
> What does Iizunamaru's face suggest she thinks of our changed grip?
> Nod to Nemuno.
> "Understood. Your hospitality is appreciated."
> Look around the area in general.
> "So...on the matter of the mountain being in an uproar, the reason we're here at all is because we're pursuing someone possibly related to the massive youkai assault on the Moriya Shrine. This person can use smoke to control minds. This person is an acquaintance of Boss here-"
> Heft Iizunamaru slightly for emphasis.
>> If Iizunamaru doesn't appear to have taken our sliding our hand onto her backside negatively, while hefting her, try to subtly slide our other hand over so it rests on her chest.
> "-and has been known to be in this place before. Between that and the smoke we saw coming in and out of this place, we had to investigate. But it looks like we might've been pursuing your dinner instead by accident."
-
Aya:
> What does Iizunamaru's face suggest she thinks of our changed grip?
> Nod to Nemuno.
> "Understood. Your hospitality is appreciated."
> Look around the area in general.
> "So...on the matter of the mountain being in an uproar, the reason we're here at all is because we're pursuing someone possibly related to the massive youkai assault on the Moriya Shrine. This person can use smoke to control minds. This person is an acquaintance of Boss here-"
> Heft Iizunamaru slightly for emphasis.
>> If Iizunamaru doesn't appear to have taken our sliding our hand onto her backside negatively, while hefting her, try to subtly slide our other hand over so it rests on her chest.
> "-and has been known to be in this place before. Between that and the smoke we saw coming in and out of this place, we had to investigate. But it looks like we might've been pursuing your dinner instead by accident."
Aya:
> If you had to guess, she's wondering what you're doing. Though aside from Hatate's last trip before the moon flash, she might be the least against this. You wouldn't accuse her of it aloud, but you think she's leaning into it.
> It's a simple cave without much to it. You suspect it goes deeper, as it can't be this empty and clean if someone's living here.
> "I don't know much going on past the uproar, an' I don't care much either." Nemuno replies.
> Megumu crosses her arms, not in the way of your hand. "So my advice for here was a bust."
> "Where to next?" Hatate asks.
>_
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Aya:
> How does Iizunamaru's chest compare to ours, again?
> Just to confirm, did we in fact slide our hand onto it?
> Look to our allies.
> "Well, before we check elsewhere..."
> Look to Nemuno.
> "Who asked you to move in here, anyway?"
> While asking Nemuno this question, begin slightly and gently rubbing Iizunamaru's backside.
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Seki
>"Was the destination the Garden of the Sun or could we go around?"
-
Aya:
> How does Iizunamaru's chest compare to ours, again?
> Just to confirm, did we in fact slide our hand onto it?
> Look to our allies.
> "Well, before we check elsewhere..."
> Look to Nemuno.
> "Who asked you to move in here, anyway?"
> While asking Nemuno this question, begin slightly and gently rubbing Iizunamaru's backside.
Seki
>"Was the destination the Garden of the Sun or could we go around?"
Aya:
> Yes.
> "Purple hair lady with her hair tied together with a ribbon."
> "Ponytail?" Megumu adjusts, moving away from your rubbing.
> "Yeah. Whatever."
> "She must've traded places with her then. Guess that's where we're headed next." Megumu considers.
Seki:
> "This dilemma wouldn't exist if it were past the Garden now, would it?"
>_
-
Aya:
> How does Iizunamaru's chest compare to ours, again?
> Stop the rubbing, but keep our hand on her backside.
> To Nemuno: "Are you okay with us checking your former territory for this woman?"
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Seki
>". . .Back to the SDM, lady Scarlet?"
-
Aya:
> How does Iizunamaru's chest compare to ours, again?
> Stop the rubbing, but keep our hand on her backside.
> To Nemuno: "Are you okay with us checking your former territory for this woman?"
Seki
>". . .Back to the SDM, lady Scarlet?"
Aya:
> You stop rubbing, but keep your hands there.
> Might be bigger than you...
> "Mm... just don't go making too big a mess."
Seki:
> "Yes. You've done well."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Of course."
> Look to our allies.
> "Shall we, Bird Brigade?"
-
Aya:
> "Of course."
> Look to our allies.
> "Shall we, Bird Brigade?"
Aya:
> "Kinda got a bad feeling about this... but I'll listen to you for now." Tokiko speaks.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Well, we could discuss it along the way, certainly. Unless you mean there is something else here you wish to investigate?"
-
Aya:
> "Well, we could discuss it along the way, certainly. Unless you mean there is something else here you wish to investigate?"
Aya:
> "Well... no, I'm not the leader. Let's follow your idea."
>_
-
Aya:
> "As you wish."
> Nod to Nemuno and Hina.
> "Thank you for your patience with us."
> Exit the cave, avoiding Hina's smoke. Keep track of Iizunamaru's facial expression and body language as we go.
-
Seki
>"Thank you, Lady Scarlet."
->"Good luck, miss Sakuya."
-
Aya:
> "As you wish."
> Nod to Nemuno and Hina.
> "Thank you for your patience with us."
> Exit the cave, avoiding Hina's smoke. Keep track of Iizunamaru's facial expression and body language as we go.
Seki
>"Thank you, Lady Scarlet."
->"Good luck, miss Sakuya."
Aya:
> You start off.
> Hina's smoke seems to have left Megumu.
> She's in thought.
Seki:
> "It's just investigating. I'll be fine." Sakuya responds.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Everything okay, Boss Bird? Looks like something's on your mind."
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Seki
>Head back to the Scarlet Devil Mansion
->Go as fast as we can with the ride being smooth.
-
Aya:
> "Everything okay, Boss Bird? Looks like something's on your mind."
Seki
>Head back to the Scarlet Devil Mansion
->Go as fast as we can with the ride being smooth.
Aya:
> "I'm wondering what's in store if we were tricked by this."
Seki:
> You start to return at your pace instead of a book's.
>_
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Seki
>Are our heads keeping up
-
Aya:
> "Mmm...that's true. We can probably assume that your acquaintance suspects you're coming for her, given everything that happened at the Moriya's."
-
Seki
>Are our heads keeping up
Aya:
> "Mmm...that's true. We can probably assume that your acquaintance suspects you're coming for her, given everything that happened at the Moriya's."
Seki:
> No. They won't even be able to follow like this
Aya:
> "Not sure if she's against us, but be ready for either. Also, we're out of the cave. I'm not going to trip on anything out here."
>_
-
Aya:
> Pout a little bit.
> "You mean you're not enjoying your ride? And I tried hard to make it good for you, too."
-
Aya:
> Pout a little bit.
> "You mean you're not enjoying your ride? And I tried hard to make it good for you, too."
Aya:
> "Let's make a deal then. If she's hostile, we take it seriously. If she isn't, you can carry me."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh, absolutely. Fun is fun, business is business."
> Grin just a bit.
> "I do still hope you're enjoying it, though."
> As we speak, give her backside a single light pat.
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Seki
>Dismiss the head guards
-
Aya:
> "Oh, absolutely. Fun is fun, business is business."
> Grin just a bit.
> "I do still hope you're enjoying it, though."
> As we speak, give her backside a single light pat.
Aya:
> You put just once and slightly. Though it seems enough to burn her face a bit.
> "Let me down and hurry to lead where we need to go. That's an order." She speaks.
> "Let her have her fun. Besides, I know you enjoy this, at least." Hatate teases.
> "Fine. But don't take your time. Let's get there fast."
> "So princess bird is the boss..." Tokiko speaks, while Hatate picks her up.
> "I'll try not to fall too far behind."
Seki:
> You dismiss the head's and continue to speed past the village and Yukari.
> ...Yukari?
>_
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Aya:
> Begin traveling toward the Sakata territory at a reasonable pace.
> "Well, Boss Bird is my boss, Princess Bird is Boss Bird's boss, and I'm Princess Bird's boss. Tengu society can get complicated at times."
> Pat Iizunamaru's backside once.
-
Aya:
> Begin traveling toward the Sakata territory at a reasonable pace.
> "Well, Boss Bird is my boss, Princess Bird is Boss Bird's boss, and I'm Princess Bird's boss. Tengu society can get complicated at times."
> Pat Iizunamaru's backside once.
Aya:
> "Uh... huh."
> "What's the hold up? Which way at we headed?" Megumu questions.
> "She's trying to make the most out of it." Hatate chuckles.
>_
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Seki
>Slow down and do a double take
->What is Yukari doing?
>"Lady Scarlet, I've spotted Yukari Yakumo. Would you like to use this opportunity to talk with her?"
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Aya:
> "Right. Sorry, Boss."
> Begin heading toward the Sakata territory. Travel at a quick pace, but one that we know Hatate can reasonably keep up with.
> "Come to think of it, Hata, are you a princess? You do have the name and flair for it."
> Gently pat Iizunamaru's backside once.
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Seki
>Slow down and do a double take
->What is Yukari doing?
>"Lady Scarlet, I've spotted Yukari Yakumo. Would you like to use this opportunity to talk with her?"
Aya:
> "Right. Sorry, Boss."
> Begin heading toward the Sakata territory. Travel at a quick pace, but one that we know Hatate can reasonably keep up with.
> "Come to think of it, Hata, are you a princess? You do have the name and flair for it."
> Gently pat Iizunamaru's backside once.
Seki:
> You slow, and stop when you notice she's got food and drinks.
> "Yakumo? I'm afraid it won't do me any good to stick in the sunlight like that."
Aya:
> You start off, sneaking another tap.
> "We've got other things to worry about.." She deflects.
> Not too long and you spot the land and the maiden you're after. No smoke around, but the are a few restrained Tengu on the ground. You don't know if they're conscious.
> "There she is. Are we charging in or slowing down?" Megumu questions.
>_
-
Aya:
> Slow down just a bit.
> "No smoke, and our brethren are restrained. She might actually not be too hostile? What's your take on her body language?"
-
Aya:
> Slow down just a bit.
> "No smoke, and our brethren are restrained. She might actually not be too hostile? What's your take on her body language?"
Aya:
> "Relaxed. Not bothered. She probably found something great."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Alright. Let's approach casually, then."
> Give Iizunamaru's backside a light squeeze, and slow down some more while continuing to approach.
-
Seki
>Is there sake
->Does it appear she is offering any of the food or drink to us?
>Does she have a place shielded from the sun?
-
//Out of curiosity, when you say 'saki', do you mean the rice alcohol ("sake") or the muscle horse (Saki)?
-
//The alcohol. Oh, dear goodness, the acohol
-
Aya:
> "Alright. Let's approach casually, then."
> Give Iizunamaru's backside a light squeeze, and slow down some more while continuing to approach.
Seki
>Is there sake
->Does it appear she is offering any of the food or drink to us?
>Does she have a place shielded from the sun?
Aya:
> You feel Megumu again as you approach.
> "More of you... you crows are getting tiresome." The woman frowns.
> "Wait, this isn't Komakusa." Megumu speaks.
> "You have me mistaken for someone else. It's Yorihime."
Seki:
> Maybe...
> No... you doubt you're that fortunate...
> No.
>_
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Seki
>Continue to the SDM
->Yukari is probably enjoying the chaos
-
Aya:
> Do we still hear and feel Momizi?
> Do we know who Yorihime is?
-
Seki
>Continue to the SDM
->Yukari is probably enjoying the chaos
Aya:
> Do we still hear and feel Momizi?
> Do we know who Yorihime is?
Seki:
> You continue.
Aya:
> Yes.
> You believe she's one of the Watatsuki sisters. A Lunarian. Supposedly have something to do with Eientei's group.
>_
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Aya:
> Frown a bit.
> "It's not our intent to be aggressive. I am surprised to see you here, though, given Gensokyo was so radically transformed after your home grew so bright it blinded us."
> Slip our hand under Iizunamaru's unmentionables so we're touching her backside directly.
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Seiki
>Continue on
Head
>Try finding hidden youkai and fairies to pass the time
Misty Lake Head
>Take it easy
-
Aya:
> Frown a bit.
> "It's not our intent to be aggressive. I am surprised to see you here, though, given Gensokyo was so radically transformed after your home grew so bright it blinded us."
> Slip our hand under Iizunamaru's unmentionables so we're touching her backside directly.
Seiki
>Continue on
Head
>Try finding hidden youkai and fairies to pass the time
Misty Lake Head
>Take it easy
Aya:
> You maneuver your hand for a better grasp...
> "Right!" Megumu jumps, though keeps her composure after. "We don't mean to interrupt you. And certainly not offend you by believing you're someone else. We'll be on our way elsewhere."
> "Really? Most of your kind wanted to attack the intruder on the mountain." Yorihime says.
> "Our mountain isn't in a state where we can pester every single intruder..." Megumu explains.
Seki:
> You don't have any heads out.
> You return to the lake, surprised not a single youkai bothered you. Is it the vampire's doing?
>_
-
Aya:
> "Something is recognizably wrong with their behavior. We first came across them laying siege to a local Shinto shrine we are normally on good terms with, and when they spotted Boss here-"
> Heft Iizunamaru a bit for emphasis.
> "-they immediately grew hostile to us and some started attacking. Assaulting a Daitengu is unheard of for blue-collar tengu."
> While speaking, gently rub Iizunamaru's backside.
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Aya:
> "Something is recognizably wrong with their behavior. We first came across them laying siege to a local Shinto shrine we are normally on good terms with, and when they spotted Boss here-"
> Heft Iizunamaru a bit for emphasis.
> "-they immediately grew hostile to us and some started attacking. Assaulting a Daitengu is unheard of for blue-collar tengu."
> While speaking, gently rub Iizunamaru's backside.
Aya:
> You lift Megumu a bit, rubbing her along the way.
> "Hm. Well, you shouldn't have to worry for long about that. Seems like whatever society was here is done for." Yorihime shares her thoughts.
> Megumu doesn't speak up this time, glancing a bit back to you.
>_
-
Aya:
> What does Iizunamaru's expression suggest she is feeling? Anger, embarrassment, excitement, something else?
> "You mean our society?"
-
Aya:
> What does Iizunamaru's expression suggest she is feeling? Anger, embarrassment, excitement, something else?
> "You mean our society?"
Aya:
> Seems like a touch of embarrassment.
> "I suppose I do."
>_
-
Aya:
> "That seems like something we really should be worrying about to me. Would you be willing to tell us what happened with the moon, and why you're here now?"
> Give Iizunamaru's backside a gentle squeeze.
-
Aya:
> "That seems like something we really should be worrying about to me. Would you be willing to tell us what happened with the moon, and why you're here now?"
> Give Iizunamaru's backside a gentle squeeze.
Aya:
> You squeeze a bit along the rubbing.
> "...No." She seems to have thought about it.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Is there something we could do for you in exchange for that information?"
> Squeeze again.
-
Aya:
> "Is there something we could do for you in exchange for that information?"
> Squeeze again.
Aya:
> "Bring me Reimu, or someone who can give me an enjoyable fight."
> Squeeze
> "What... for?" Megumu asks.
> "Not to be a prisoner, at least."
>_
-
Aya:
> "We can certainly look for someone for you if you wish."
> While speaking, adjust our hold on Iizunamaru a bit to pull her closer to us. Use this motion and opportunity to gently squeeze her chest.
> "Independent of that, would you be willing to tell us the whereabouts of the person who was previously here that looks similar to you?"
> While speaking, gently squeeze Iizunamaru's backside again.
-
Seiki
>Head to the SDM
>Imagine having the power to break the blockade around the human village.
->From our experience would they probably accept us or reject us if we helped?
-
Aya:
> "We can certainly look for someone for you if you wish."
> While speaking, adjust our hold on Iizunamaru a bit to pull her closer to us. Use this motion and opportunity to gently squeeze her chest.
> "Independent of that, would you be willing to tell us the whereabouts of the person who was previously here that looks similar to you?"
> While speaking, gently squeeze Iizunamaru's backside again.
Seiki
>Head to the SDM
>Imagine having the power to break the blockade around the human village.
->From our experience would they probably accept us or reject us if we helped?
Aya:
> You pull your boss in some, getting a hold in both places for a moment.
> You wonder if you can get her to explain her feelings on this. It's hard to read her.
> "I've yet to meet whoever you mistook me for."
> "Uh... about what i was thinking of before. " Tokiko speaks up. "If who we're looking for tricked us, they could've done so to get us out the way of the shrine, right?"
> "...I hope you aren't right." Megumu speaks.
Seki:
> Given the village had youkai in it before this, you'd bet they're hostile towards any and all youkai.
> You continue...
> The gate guard appears to be alright.
>_
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Seiki
>Wave at the gate guard
-
Aya:
> Does Iizunamaru look irritated with us?
> Glance over at Hatate.
> "Hata, can you check what's going on at the Moriya's?"
> Look back to Yorihime.
> "Mmm. Would you mind if we took our fellow tengu off your hands?"
-
Seiki
>Wave at the gate guard
Aya:
> Does Iizunamaru look irritated with us?
> Glance over at Hatate.
> "Hata, can you check what's going on at the Moriya's?"
> Look back to Yorihime.
> "Mmm. Would you mind if we took our fellow tengu off your hands?"
Seki:
> "Glad you ended up fine." She waves back.
Aya:
> No.
> Hatate sets Tokiko down to use her phone.
> "You're free to."
>_
-
Aya:
> Look around at the defeated tengu. How many are there, and how many of them are conscious?
> "Do you mind if I collect them all and send them to Momi, Boss?"
> While speaking, gently squeeze Iizunamaru's backside again.
-
Seiki
>"Likewise. You haven't had the crazies try to get in?"
-
Aya:
> Look around at the defeated tengu. How many are there, and how many of them are conscious?
> "Do you mind if I collect them all and send them to Momi, Boss?"
> While speaking, gently squeeze Iizunamaru's backside again.
Seiki
>"Likewise. You haven't had the crazies try to get in?"
> Just three around Toyohime.
> "I approve." Hatate speaks before Megumu can.
> "You're risking possible enemies being inside you?" Megumu questions.
Seki:
> "No one gets past me."
>_
-
Aya:
> "They're restrained, it should be fine."
> Stroke a finger across Iizunamaru's backside, to her inner thigh, very close to there.
-
Aya:
> "They're restrained, it should be fine."
> Stroke a finger across Iizunamaru's backside, to her inner thigh, very close to there.
Aya:
> You glide a finger dangerously close...
> "i-I know you aren't weak, but you have no way to protect yourself from inside."
> "It's smoky over there. Little bird mightve been right." Hatate says
> 'It's Tokiko."
>_
-
Seiki
>Smile at the enthusiasm
->"I've actually got Lady Scarlet and. . . unknown-person A? in the carriage. May I go through?"
-
Aya:
> "Momi's there, she can take care of anyone that gets uppity. Let's take care of this and then high-tail it back to the Moriya's."
> Look down at our stomach.
> "Hey, Momi, can you hear me? I'm gonna send some folks your way, and I need you to suppress them if they get aggressive."
> Keeping a hold on Iizunamaru with the hand on her backside, zip around the area, retrieving each of the restrained tengu, and shove them in our mouth and swallow them one by one.
> Once we're done, get that previously-free hand back on Iizunamaru's chest and give it another squeeze.
-
Seiki
>Smile at the enthusiasm
->"I've actually got Lady Scarlet and. . . unknown-person A? in the carriage. May I go through?"
Aya:
> "Momi's there, she can take care of anyone that gets uppity. Let's take care of this and then high-tail it back to the Moriya's."
> Look down at our stomach.
> "Hey, Momi, can you hear me? I'm gonna send some folks your way, and I need you to suppress them if they get aggressive."
> Keeping a hold on Iizunamaru with the hand on her backside, zip around the area, retrieving each of the restrained tengu, and shove them in our mouth and swallow them one by one.
> Once we're done, get that previously-free hand back on Iizunamaru's chest and give it another squeeze.
Seki:
> "We'll disembark here actually." The vampire steps out, holding an umbrella over her head.
> She's followed by someone... in pajamas... we're they sleeping in there?
Aya:
> "I'll try..." Momizi responds.
> You round up the Tengu.
> Your hand and arm slips off lower a bit, alongside what was on the back of your hand, thanks to Megumu not holding onto you.
> She seems to notice and start fixing it, but stops given the presence of Yorihime, if you're reading her face well.
>_
-
Aya:
> Did we swallow all the restrained tengu?
> If so, how do we look, and how do we feel?
-
Aya:
> Did we swallow all the restrained tengu?
> If so, how do we look, and how do we feel?
Aya:
> Yes.
> Didn't feel like much more weight. But you're starting to notice you're getting bigger. You hope you're not messing up the beautiful body you've been maintaining...
>_
-
Seiki
>"Alright, Lady Scarlet."
>"If you would like, I could leave a head here and meet with miss Sakuya. The head would allow instant communication."
-
Aya:
> Is it just our stomach getting bigger, or another part of us, or our body on the whole?
> Reposition Iizunamaru to preserve her dignity relative to Yorihime, but still with one hand squeezing her chest and the other on her backside underneath her unmentionables.
> "All right. Hata, can you give Tokiko a lift again?"
> While speaking, stroke a finger from Iizunamaru's backside to inner thigh to near there again.
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Seiki
>"Alright, Lady Scarlet."
>"If you would like, I could leave a head here and meet with miss Sakuya. The head would allow instant communication."
Aya:
> Is it just our stomach getting bigger, or another part of us, or our body on the whole?
> Reposition Iizunamaru to preserve her dignity relative to Yorihime, but still with one hand squeezing her chest and the other on her backside underneath her unmentionables.
> "All right. Hata, can you give Tokiko a lift again?"
> While speaking, stroke a finger from Iizunamaru's backside to inner thigh to near there again.
Seki:
> "No. She'll be back soon enough."
Aya:
> You adjust and assist Megumu, though don't help the issue itself.
> "She's not at our speed yet..." Megumu speaks. "I can carry Tokiko. We have to hurry after all."
>_
-
Aya:
> "I can just carry all three of you, in that case."
-
Aya:
> "I can just carry all three of you, in that case."
Aya:
> "You should take a break too, Aya." Hatate advises.
>_
-
Seiki
>"Can I be further service?"
-
Aya:
> "It's fine, Princess Bird. Big Bird literally asked Yukari to help make her better at shuttling people. The three of you can stack up in my arms just fine."
-
Seiki
>"Can I be further service?"
Aya:
> "It's fine, Princess Bird. Big Bird literally asked Yukari to help make her better at shuttling people. The three of you can stack up in my arms just fine."
Seki:
> "That was all i wanted for the time being."
> " Why don't you become a maid here?" The gate guard asks.
Aya:
> "Still. You'll end up overworking yourself."
>_
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Aya:
> "Fine. We don't have the time to discuss this at length."
> Set Iizunamaru down on her feet. In the process, squeeze her chest again, and stroke a finger across there.
> Then scoop up Hatate into a princess carry, with one hand on her backside, and the other squeezing her chest.
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Seiki
>Food, shelter, safety
->It would be better than just surviving
-->And you wouldn't need to worry about the horses
>"That sounds like a good idea. Lady Scarlet, are you hiring?"
-
Aya:
> "Fine. We don't have the time to discuss this at length."
> Set Iizunamaru down on her feet. In the process, squeeze her chest again, and stroke a finger across there.
> Then scoop up Hatate into a princess carry, with one hand on her backside, and the other squeezing her chest.
Seiki
>Food, shelter, safety
->It would be better than just surviving
-->And you wouldn't need to worry about the horses
>"That sounds like a good idea. Lady Scarlet, are you hiring?"
Aya:
> "Sorry I'm not fast enough." Hatate apologizes.
> You set Iizunamaru down with "care" .
> "Given... the only situations left would be what's with the Tengu and possibly miss Yorihime here's requests, we shouldn't have to be in a hurry after helping the shrine." Megumu says, heating Tokiko up while you grab Hatate.
> "Lady Yorihime, there appears to be a situation at the Bamboo-"
> The lunarian covers the mouth of a humanoid rabbit that has arrived.
> "Don't be in such a panic. You'll trouble this group even more. " She says.
Seki:
> "Hm... she may be useful. You may follow me inside." The vampire starts for her mansion.
>_
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Seiki
>Follow
-
Seiki
>Follow
Seki:
> You follow, leaving your cart behind.
> As expected, the mansion has a lot of red inside... there's quite a bit of fairies in here.
>_
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Aya:
> Stare at the Rabbit for a couple seconds, then look at Yorihime.
> "We'll want to hear about that, too."
> Look to Hatate with a smile.
> "Don't be sorry, Princess, you've been a dear of a help today."
> Lift her up enough to get a quick kiss on her cheek.
> "Okay, Boss, let's go."
> Top-speed it back to the Moriya Shrine!
-
Aya:
> Stare at the Rabbit for a couple seconds, then look at Yorihime.
> "We'll want to hear about that, too."
> Look to Hatate with a smile.
> "Don't be sorry, Princess, you've been a dear of a help today."
> Lift her up enough to get a quick kiss on her cheek.
> "Okay, Boss, let's go."
> Top-speed it back to the Moriya Shrine!
Aya:
> "I look forward to who you bring then." Yorihime responds.
> You give Hatate a brief peck, then dart back for the shrine with Megumu following.
> Upon arriving, you're greeted by smoke and an ice encased figure.
> Cirno sits atop it...
> You should probably slow down. Stopping might blow her off.
> Then again...
>_
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Seiki
>Do the fairies look different from feral fairies
>Try to memorize the layout
->It can't be that big, right?
-
Aya:
> Slow down. Don't want to blow her off or smack head-first into the smoke.
-
Seiki
>Do the fairies look different from feral fairies
>Try to memorize the layout
->It can't be that big, right?
Aya:
> Slow down. Don't want to blow her off or smack head-first into the smoke.
Seki:
> They're wearing maid outfits...
Aya:
> You slow down.
> "I thought something was wrong with the froggy goddess. Turns out I was right to worry." Cirno explains without prompt.
>_
-
Aya:
> From earlier: Is it just our stomach getting bigger, or another part of us, or our body on the whole?
> Have another look at the ice block. Is there anyone inside?
> Is Cirno in the smoke at all?
-
Seiki
>Continue to follow
->Appreciate how much more luxurious this is from the homes in the village
>What’s providing light in the hallways
-
Aya:
> From earlier: Is it just our stomach getting bigger, or another part of us, or our body on the whole?
> Have another look at the ice block. Is there anyone inside?
> Is Cirno in the smoke at all?
Seiki
>Continue to follow
->Appreciate how much more luxurious this is from the homes in the village
>What’s providing light in the hallways
Aya:
> Just your stomach, you think?
> Looks like Yori- er, Yorihime's lookalike, is encased within.
> Yes, she is.
Seki:
> You keep along. This place sure would be wonderful to stay in.
> Seems like lamps. There are some windows, but they don't appear to let much sunlight in. It makes a nice ambience, even for just a hallway.
> Speaking of, this is longer than you thought. You'd assume two large hallways for this place, but you've seen more paths... Are you going to the back?
> The mistress leads you into a room with a few fairies playing less active games.
> "Would you like an outfit as well?" She questions.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Huh. Well, that solves that problem neatly. Good call, sport."
> Raise an eyebrow.
> "You okay being in all that smoke? Well, I suppose she'd have a hard time controlling you from in there."
-
Seki
>A maid outfit would help our main clothes clean
>"Yes, please."
->"How should I address you now?"
-
Aya:
> "Huh. Well, that solves that problem neatly. Good call, sport."
> Raise an eyebrow.
> "You okay being in all that smoke? Well, I suppose she'd have a hard time controlling you from in there."
Seki
>A maid outfit would help our main clothes clean
>"Yes, please."
->"How should I address you now?"
Aya:
> "I don't get distracted as easy as you guys did. Besides, she's incapacitated."
Seki:
> You decide to try one out.
> "Most residents decide on "Mistress." the vampire speaks.
> "Some say Lady Remilia, but that's more informal. Or for a certain but common enough situation." The pajama-clad woman adds.
> One of the fairy maids holds up some clothes, seemingly offering you to them. Though she's not close at all.
> "The bathroom's over here if you want to change in private." The fairy speaks, nudging her head towards the door adjacent to her.
>_
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Aya:
> "Any other youkai around causing problems here? Tengu or otherwise."
> "How long would that cube last if it got separated from you?"
-
Seki:
>"Thank you."
>Kindly accept the outfit.
>...Wonder what Waka and Kage would think of this if they heard about it.
>...Does the thought of being in a maid outfit embarrass us at all?
-
Aya:
> "Any other youkai around causing problems here? Tengu or otherwise."
> "How long would that cube last if it got separated from you?"
Seki:
>"Thank you."
>Kindly accept the outfit.
>...Wonder what Waka and Kage would think of this if they heard about it.
>...Does the thought of being in a maid outfit embarrass us at all?
Aya:
> "I haven't seen any come back around here. And it's ice. It'll melt eventually, unless someone keeps it cold." Cirno explains. "It'll probably take some hours to thaw her out naturally. Maybe even a day. I tried to keep it light."
Seki:
> You accept the-
> Huh. It appears to be a few sets. You presume different sizes. You'll have to check.
> You're not sure about Waka, but Kagerou might not like it given how much skin it shows...
> The fairies seem fine with it... Besides, if there's almost no one not wearing it, it should feel fine to don... At least in here.
>_
-
Seki:
>Was referring more to how Kage and Waka would react to us being an employee of the SDM.
-
Aya:
> "Mmm."
> Adopt a thoughtful expression.
> "I don't like the idea of simply leaving her here, either you'd be stuck here with her keeping her frozen or she'd eventually be free on her own once it melts enough. I could take her with me, but I know you don't want to follow where I'd put her, and I don't want her in there without your supervision specifically."
> "...What do you think? What would you prefer to do with her?"
-
Seki
>Step in the bathroom and close the door behind us
>What does the bathroom look like
-
Seki:
>Was referring more to how Kage and Waka would react to us being an employee of the SDM.
Aya:
> "Mmm."
> Adopt a thoughtful expression.
> "I don't like the idea of simply leaving her here, either you'd be stuck here with her keeping her frozen or she'd eventually be free on her own once it melts enough. I could take her with me, but I know you don't want to follow where I'd put her, and I don't want her in there without your supervision specifically."
> "...What do you think? What would you prefer to do with her?"
Seki
>Step in the bathroom and close the door behind us
>What does the bathroom look like
Seki:
> You think they'd tell you to accept such a deal... Being a maid. You don't know how they'd react to the outfit though, given it's expected. You don't even know how you'd look in it.
> You head into the bathroom and close the door.
> It's... quite big. It might be like two bathrooms in one. It also looks nice. Not incredible, but nice.
Aya:
> "I was gonna leave her be anyways. She probably learned her lesson. Trying to negotiate with the froggy goddess while too much bad things were going on around her." Cirno crosses her arms. "Even if she was only trying to calm Suwako down, this isn't the time to press things, and she needed to chill out for a while."
>_
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Aya:
> "I see..."
> Look to Iizunamaru.
> "What do you think, Boss? You know her better than the rest of us."
-
Seki:
>Get the outfit that seems closest to our size
>Change into it.
>Does it fit well? In all places?
-
Seki
>Examine ourself in the mirror
-
Aya:
> "I see..."
> Look to Iizunamaru.
> "What do you think, Boss? You know her better than the rest of us."
Seki:
>Get the outfit that seems closest to our size
>Change into it.
>Does it fit well? In all places?
Seki
>Examine ourself in the mirror
Aya:
> "We can leave her be." Megumu decides.
Seki:
> You change...
> It all seems to fit. You'd like if it were looser, but maybe you have to get used to it.
> The skirt's a bit shorter than you're used to, but other than that, you think you look fine with this.
> Part of you was hoping for a bit more detail in a certain piece to try out, but given the length of this skirt, you're fine with it being plain...
>_
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Aya:
> "Alright, then that's what we'll do. Thank you again, Cirno."
> "In that case, would you be interested in meeting up with a Lunarian that's itching for a worthy opponent to fight?"
-
Seki
>Fold our old clothes
->Step out of the bathroom
>Give a respectful bow unless we know about curtsying then curtsy
->"I'm ready to serve mistress."
-
Aya:
> "Alright, then that's what we'll do. Thank you again, Cirno."
> "In that case, would you be interested in meeting up with a Lunarian that's itching for a worthy opponent to fight?"
Seki
>Fold our old clothes
->Step out of the bathroom
>Give a respectful bow unless we know about curtsying then curtsy
->"I'm ready to serve mistress."
Aya:
> "Lunarian?" The ice fairy questions.
Seki:
> You fold your old clothes, then step out.
> And bow in greeting.
> "Ooh. She looks good." The fairies start to clap.
> Remilia raises her hand, quieting the fairies.
> "Follow me, there's still more." She starts out.
>_
-
//Damn wanted to test something while we were still in the bathroom. Oh well.
-
Aya:
> "From the moon."
> Point at the ice block.
> "A woman that looks strangely like your captive here. She'll give us information about what happened with the moon if we can find her a worthy opponent."
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Seki
>Follow
//What were you planning to test out?
-
//What were you planning to test out?
//Wanted to see if our heads would replicate the maid outfit's headband, assuming it had one, considering they normally spawn with our ribbon.
-
Aya:
> "From the moon."
> Point at the ice block.
> "A woman that looks strangely like your captive here. She'll give us information about what happened with the moon if we can find her a worthy opponent."
Seki
>Follow
//What were you planning to test out?
Aya:
> "I can try, then." Cirno replies.
Seki:
> You start to follow along yet again, holding your former clothes.
>_
-
Aya:
> Nod.
> "We'll summon you once we get back there, then. It would make for a cool entrance. ...No pun intended, of course."
-
Aya:
> Nod.
> "We'll summon you once we get back there, then. It would make for a cool entrance. ...No pun intended, of course."
Aya:
> "Right. Still too fast for me to keep up." Cirno acknowledges.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Well, I could always just carry you, but we also may not be immediately returning there, and I don't want to drag you into our business more than is necessary."
-
Aya:
> "Well, I could always just carry you, but we also may not be immediately returning there, and I don't want to drag you into our business more than is necessary."
Aya:
> "I finished up with what I was focused on since those Tengu attacked. I can follow along again." Cirno says.
>_
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Aya:
> Any signs of tengu activity in the immediate area, other than ourselves?
> "Alright then. Good decision, really, it's not every day you get to share a carriage ride with a princess."
> Heft Hatate slightly for emphasis. (Use this opportunity to squeeze both locations we have our hands on.)
> "In that case, I think we should head to the Hakurei Shrine. Yorihime did name Reimu specifically, and it probably isn't a bad idea in general to check on how things are going there."
-
Aya:
> Any signs of tengu activity in the immediate area, other than ourselves?
> "Alright then. Good decision, really, it's not every day you get to share a carriage ride with a princess."
> Heft Hatate slightly for emphasis. (Use this opportunity to squeeze both locations we have our hands on.)
> "In that case, I think we should head to the Hakurei Shrine. Yorihime did name Reimu specifically, and it probably isn't a bad idea in general to check on how things are going there."
Aya:
> Yes. Though it may be from earlier when you first arrived. Things like feathers. Barely any though, the wind is doing its work.
> "It's good that you have such close companion Tengu despite the rest acting how they do now. I don't want to get in the way of your bonding too much." She smirks.
>_
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Aya:
> Look away innocently.
> "Well, you know, stuffs and thingies have a way of happening. Here, let's get you on board."
> Shift how we're holding Hatate so we have her in one arm gripped with one hand, and then swoop over and pick up Cirno the same way with our other arm.
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Aya:
> Look away innocently.
> "Well, you know, stuffs and thingies have a way of happening. Here, let's get you on board."
> Shift how we're holding Hatate so we have her in one arm gripped with one hand, and then swoop over and pick up Cirno the same way with our other arm.
Aya:
> You heave the ice, and she holds on leaning against you.
> "Surprised you don't look too new to this. Are you two perhaps more than just reporting rivals?"
> "Uh... Aya can answer it better..." Hatate responds.
>_
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Aya:
> "Oh, right, yeah. I'm actually her boss."
> Tilt our head toward Iizunamaru while still looking at Cirno.
> "Boss Iizunamaru over there is my boss, and Princess here is Boss's boss. Tengu society can get a bit complicated at times."
> Look over to Iizunamaru.
> "Hakurei Shrine sound good to you, Boss?"
-
Aya:
> "Oh, right, yeah. I'm actually her boss."
> Tilt our head toward Iizunamaru while still looking at Cirno.
> "Boss Iizunamaru over there is my boss, and Princess here is Boss's boss. Tengu society can get a bit complicated at times."
> Look over to Iizunamaru.
> "Hakurei Shrine sound good to you, Boss?"
Aya:
> "Huh..."
> "That's fine." Megumu decides.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Off we go, then."
> Take flight and head in what we think is the direction of the Hakurei Shrine, based on our current presence in the vicinity of the Moriya Shrine and our knowledge of OG Gensokyo. Take a swift pace, but not the lightning-fast one.
> Along the way...
> "Hey, Momi, how's it going for you? Can you tell me what things are like in there? I don't actually know what it's like myself."
-
Aya:
> "Off we go, then."
> Take flight and head in what we think is the direction of the Hakurei Shrine, based on our current presence in the vicinity of the Moriya Shrine and our knowledge of OG Gensokyo. Take a swift pace, but not the lightning-fast one.
> Along the way...
> "Hey, Momi, how's it going for you? Can you tell me what things are like in there? I don't actually know what it's like myself."
Aya:
> You start for where the shrine should be.
> "Dark but there's a bit of space, I think." The wolf answers.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Can you see anything, or is it too dark for that?"
> "How about feeling things and moving around? What are those like?"
> "Can you interact with anyone else in there beyond talking to them?"
-
Aya:
> "Can you see anything, or is it too dark for that?"
> "How about feeling things and moving around? What are those like?"
> "Can you interact with anyone else in there beyond talking to them?"
Aya:
> "Too dark. I bet Nitori has the tools to, though." Momizi responds. "And yeah, I can. "
>_
-
Aya:
> "Were you able to find the captives I sent your way? How are they holding up?"
> "Could you try patting the nearest surface? I'm curious if I can feel it or not."
-
Aya:
> "Were you able to find the captives I sent your way? How are they holding up?"
> "Could you try patting the nearest surface? I'm curious if I can feel it or not."
Aya:
> "They're still out of it."
> ...
> "Felt that?"
> You did not feel anything new.
>_
-
Aya:
> Frown a bit.
> "No. That's weird. Must be something with how Yukari set the place up, I guess."
> "How much space do you have to move, anyway? Are you confined to a small area, or could you go running for hours in a straight line?"
-
Aya:
> Frown a bit.
> "No. That's weird. Must be something with how Yukari set the place up, I guess."
> "How much space do you have to move, anyway? Are you confined to a small area, or could you go running for hours in a straight line?"
Aya:
> "I told you it's dark."
> There's the shrine... it looks worse for wear.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Ah, that's true. Sorry. Looks like we're approaching our next destination. If you happen to discover anything you think is worth telling me, let me know."
> Look back up at the others.
> "Well, this place sure doesn't look so hot."
-
Seki
>How are the fairies responding to the sight of us
>Did we get new shoes?
-
Aya:
> "Ah, that's true. Sorry. Looks like we're approaching our next destination. If you happen to discover anything you think is worth telling me, let me know."
> Look back up at the others.
> "Well, this place sure doesn't look so hot."
Seki
>How are the fairies responding to the sight of us
>Did we get new shoes?
Aya:
> "She probably messed with the wrong person." Tokiko says.
Seki:
> You already made note of their applause.
> Yes
>_
-
Aya:
> Frown a bit.
> Slow down as we approach - we don't want to cause a strong gust.
> Is Reimu visible anywhere?
>> If not, call out: "Hey, Reimu! You here?"
-
Seki
>Continue following
>What do we know about being a maid?
-
Aya:
> Frown a bit.
> Slow down as we approach - we don't want to cause a strong gust.
> Is Reimu visible anywhere?
>> If not, call out: "Hey, Reimu! You here?"
Seki
>Continue following
>What do we know about being a maid?
Aya:
> No.
> You call out, but no one responds.
> You can see Aunn, who is in extremely poor shape, Marisa, asleep, and the three fairies of light, who seem to have noticed you as well.
Seki:
> You don't know anything. Just that they clean and take orders.
> A basement...and the halls. This is far too large. It must stretch underground..
> You're led to a room the Pajama lady stays away from.
> "Flan, have you managed yet?" Remilia speaks.
> "N-No." A voice from the room, craving the door slightly, replies. "I can't get the hang of it."
> "I'll help in a bit. For now, there's someone who wants to be a maid here."
>_
-
Aya:
> Grimace slightly at the sight of the komainu.
> Look to the fairies.
> "Lucky to run into you three here. How are you holding up now, and do you know what happened here?"
-
Seki
>Awkwardly wave
->"Hello, I'm Sekibanki, the new maid."
-
Aya:
> Grimace slightly at the sight of the komainu.
> Look to the fairies.
> "Lucky to run into you three here. How are you holding up now, and do you know what happened here?"
Seki
>Awkwardly wave
->"I'm Sekibanki, the new maid."
Aya:
> You wonder if she'll be alright.
> "We came to see her trying to protect the shrine. She wasn't doing well. Marisatopk her place for a while.
> "Beefier you ask, were waiting on the dog girl to recover to see if she knows where Reimu is."
Seki:
> "You're still in training if you're brought here. What can you even do?" The voice asks
>_
-
Aya:
> Look down at Hatate.
> "Has the well filled back up enough that you can try to find Reimu? Or do you still need more time?"
> Look up at Luna Child specifically.
> "And how about you specifically? You weren't doing so hot right before strawberries hit the fan. Things different now?"
-
Seki
>What can we do
->Laundry
->Dishes
->Cleaning
->Cooking
-
Aya:
> Look down at Hatate.
> "Has the well filled back up enough that you can try to find Reimu? Or do you still need more time?"
> Look up at Luna Child specifically.
> "And how about you specifically? You weren't doing so hot right before strawberries hit the fan. Things different now?"
Seki
>What can we do
->Laundry
->Dishes
->Cleaning
->Cooking
Aya:
> Hatate nods.
> "Still feel a bit weird." Luna shrugs.
Seki:
> Yes, sort of...
> No.
> Yes.
> No.
>_
-
Aya:
> Look back to Hatate.
> "Please do, then."
> Look back to Luna Child.
> "Has it at least lessened?"
-
Seki
>"I'm confident in my ability to clean and ready to learn."
-
Seki:
>Did the maid outfit come with a headband or are we still wearing our bow?
-
Aya:
> Look back to Hatate.
> "Please do, then."
> Look back to Luna Child.
> "Has it at least lessened?"
Seki
>"I'm confident in my ability to clean and ready to learn."
Seki:
>Did the maid outfit come with a headband or are we still wearing our bow?
Aya:
> "I'll try."
> "Why are you so worried about her when this girl's nearly a goner?" Sunny questions. "Luna's just feeling weird because the moon's weird. It's not like the moon blew up and she's next or anything."
> "I wonder if that means the flash will happen a second time." Cirno considers.
Seki:
> It came with a headband.
> "Hm... She can stay for now..."
>_
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Aya:
> Frown.
> "I don't mean to come across as cold and uncaring about Aunn. It's just that medical isn't my forte. There's not much of anything I can actively do for her. We're all better off with me gathering information than trying to heal someone."
-
Seki
>Was that a test?
>What can we tell from Remilia's face
-
Aya:
> Frown.
> "I don't mean to come across as cold and uncaring about Aunn. It's just that medical isn't my forte. There's not much of anything I can actively do for her. We're all better off with me gathering information than trying to heal someone."
Seki
>Was that a test?
>What can we tell from Remilia's face
Aya:
> "Well Luna, go on and tell them what you can hear on the moon. What they're saying and the secret plan they have." Sunny pokes the blonde fairy.
> "Moonlight shines down on the Bamboo Forest of the Lost and Youkai Mountain first. What sorrowful states they'll be in." Luna speaks.
> "It's a joke." Sunny says. "The sun's out. What do you expect to learn like this?"
> "If you'd like, we can book a meeting with Lily White during Winter." Star speaks. "I'm sure you'll get tons of information on spring during such an opportune time."
> "Better yet, how about we go deep underground for you to quiz Star a bit. Maybe she'll have some big news for you." Sunny adds
> "Actually, can't you tell us about the fish deep in the depths of Misty Lake?" Star continues without pause. "Going by your logic, the Tengu of the skies should have plenty of knowledge on fish so deep down."
> "Hey Ice Fairy." Sunny continues the trail. "We think there might be a dragon we should find. Since you're probably opposite to dragons who usually master fire, what do you think we should prepare for facing it?"
> "Why not try asking the vampire since it's about the moon, anyways? She probably knows something since vampires don't like going out in the sun."
Seki:
> You're not sure...
> She seems to be waiting to see if the mystery voice has anything else to say besides that.
>_
-
Aya:
> Look to Iizunamaru.
> "Rhetoric aside, that information lines up with what Yorihime's lackey let slip."
-
Seki
>If we can use our duplicate heads to clean
->"I believe my ability will help in my daily tasks."
-->Summon a duplicate head and have it bow
-
Aya:
> Look to Iizunamaru.
> "Rhetoric aside, that information lines up with what Yorihime's lackey let slip."
Seki
>If we can use our duplicate heads to clean
->"I believe my ability will help in my daily tasks."
-->Summon a duplicate head and have it bow
Aya:
> "You're... asking fairies for guidance on this?" Megumu questions.
> "Uh... What was that about a dragon?" Hatate questions.
> "I don't know. Maybe we know something, maybe we don't." Sunny responds.
> "Why would you care? It seems like you're just focused on Luna and the moon." Star speaks. "Maybe if you weren't part of the groups that keep pestering Luna so much, we might have something to share..."
> "Groups?"
> "You and that red haired head girl."
Seki:
> You should be able to.
> "Ability?" The voice asks.
> "She can't really see you behind the door." Remilia speaks. "Ahem, it seems this person can create multiple heads to act for her.
> "Oh... That sounds a little interesting." The voice replies.
>_
-
Seki:
>Did our head duplicate the headband or did it spawn with our bow?
-
Seki:
>Did our head duplicate the headband or did it spawn with our bow?
Seki:
> The head also seems to have a headband.
>_
-
Aya:
> Look over to Iizunamaru.
> "Don't knock it 'til you try it. You might be surprised. Never mind who I've got in my arms right this moment."
> Heft Cirno slightly for emphasis.
> "Besides, the Bamboo Forest thing Luna mentioned isn't new information, it's simply verification. It also means we can probably trust what she's says is being discussed on the moon is true, since we've seen the mountain's chaos for ourselves. Now we know about the current phase of their plan and can instead press Yorihime about the next one, to give ourselves a reasonable chance to fight back against it."
-
Aya:
> Look over to Iizunamaru.
> "Don't knock it 'til you try it. You might be surprised. Never mind who I've got in my arms right this moment."
> Heft Cirno slightly for emphasis.
> "Besides, the Bamboo Forest thing Luna mentioned isn't new information, it's simply verification. It also means we can probably trust what she's says is being discussed on the moon is true, since we've seen the mountain's chaos for ourselves. Now we know about the current phase of their plan and can instead press Yorihime about the next one, to give ourselves a reasonable chance to fight back against it."
Aya:
> "I guess we'll focus on that first since we can't get anything else about Reimu or such from these fairies..." Hatate speaks.
> "It's what happens when you're being rude." Sunny crosses her arms.
> "Can I get some rest without all of you talking so much..." Marisa sighs. "Except you." She sits up a bit, looking your way. "What's this about Reimu?"
> "My ability showed something weird, and if the fairies do know something, I might have a clue as to what's up." Hatate says.
> "We're not saying a thing with how our friend has been treated." Sunny reemphasizes.
>_
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Seki:
>Have we ever tried taking headgear off a duplicate head to see what happens?
-
Seki
>Mentally do a fist pump
->We've gone from tolerated to slightly interesting
-
Aya:
> Glance over at Aunn, then back at Marisa.
> "What would you like us to do to help her?"
-
Seki:
>Have we ever tried taking headgear off a duplicate head to see what happens?
Seki
>Mentally do a fist pump
->We've gone from tolerated to slightly interesting
Aya:
> Glance over at Aunn, then back at Marisa.
> "What would you like us to do to help her?"
Seki:
> No.
> It's a step up! Maybe you'll get a nice pay from this work when you... if you get hired!
Aya:
> "She's a youkai. I doubt she was attacked by anyone trying to exterminate her, just other youkai." Marisa says. "I think she just needs time to rest and recover."
> "We were talking about Luna." Sunny corrects.
> "The dog girl's state isn't the fault of anyone here. We don't know her well, but we can at least help out."
> "I'm the one doing most of the-"
> "We three could protect her alone." Star interrupts. "We may not be strong enough to protect the shrine too, like you, but we can evade any youkai with her in tow."
>_
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Aya:
> Shrug.
> "For what it's worth, we haven't been with that red-haired girl for quite some time. Heaven knows what she's up to right now. You have my sympathies if she was being a botheration to your friend, but at the very least it wasn't on our account. If you really don't want to speak, though, then I'm not going to try to force you to."
-
Seki
>Wait Warmly
-
Aya:
> Shrug.
> "For what it's worth, we haven't been with that red-haired girl for quite some time. Heaven knows what she's up to right now. You have my sympathies if she was being a botheration to your friend, but at the very least it wasn't on our account. If you really don't want to speak, though, then I'm not going to try to force you to."
Seki
>Wait Warmly
Aya:
> "You were still being the same way to Luna. Acting like she's the know-it-all for this incident."
> "Well, how does she feel about it?" Hatate questions.
> "I... It is annoying when I keep getting asked if I'm fine or how I'm feeling just because something is going on with the moon. Of course I feel different, but if it was something worth mentioning, I'd mention it."
> "This wouldn't be the first time something was up with the moon." Marisa says. "But plenty of others noticed it too."
> "If you get on your knees and apologize, we might speak up." Sunny says.
Star:
> "I guess I can't check now. But she gets a pass for me for now." The voice says.
> "Well then, with that covered, we'll properly consider your pay later. For now, what would you like to receive from working with us?"
> "I'd pick safety if I were you." The voice speaks. "Accidents do happen. If someone were to break in, we'd need a reason to focus on one person's safety versus the entire mansion..."
>_
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Aya:
> Raise an eyebrow.
> "I...will show less empathy for your well-being in the future, then, I suppose. If that's what you want."
-
Aya:
> Raise an eyebrow.
> "I...will show less empathy for your well-being in the future, then, I suppose. If that's what you want."
Aya:
> "No." Luna speaks. "It's that false empathy in the pursuit of knowledge or clues that's the problem here."
> "What if she's genuinely wondering about your well-being?" Cirno questions.
> "Prove it then." Sunny says. "Give up on worrying about the moon and focus on helping Luna feel better and more comfortable during this."
> "Uh..." Hatate looks around.
>_
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Aya:
> "Unfortunately, that's not my call to make, not with the expectations of other people currently on me. If there's something I can get for you to help out while I'm out and about, I'll gladly do so, but dropping everything is betraying many for the sake of one."
-
Star:
>Adopt some slime
Seki:
>Do we know any other potential things we could need aside from Safety?
-
Aya:
> "Unfortunately, that's not my call to make, not with the expectations of other people currently on me. If there's something I can get for you to help out while I'm out and about, I'll gladly do so, but dropping everything is betraying many for the sake of one."
>Adopt some slime
Seki:
>Do we know any other potential things we could need aside from Safety?
Aya:
> "You're one person. You have control over your actions, and others have control over theirs." Star shares advice. "If you want to take back any sympathies and sincerity you had for us, then just say it."
> "It's not like you're the only one worrying about the incident." Sunny speaks. "I think Alice was gone before the flash even happened, so there's already others on it like her."
Seki:
> Given you're a youkai, you don't need food as much as safety... Maybe it even comes with safety?
>_
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Aya:
> Frown a bit sadly.
> "If that is how you feel, then I'd say we're even in regards to missing each other's important contexts."
> Look to Iizunamaru.
> "We're running out of time, Boss. We need to get back to Yorihime."
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Seki
>Could safety prevent our growth either spiritual or physical?
>What benefits could our survival have over safety?
-
Aya:
> Frown a bit sadly.
> "If that is how you feel, then I'd say we're even in regards to missing each other's important contexts."
> Look to Iizunamaru.
> "We're running out of time, Boss. We need to get back to Yorihime."
Seki
>Could safety prevent our growth either spiritual or physical?
>What benefits could our survival have over safety?
Aya:
> "The moon shining is more important than Reimu?" Star questions.
> "Just tell me where she is, at least." Marisa frowns.
> "We need to discuss with someone. Daiyousei?" Sunny calls.
> Megumu starts to lead the way back.
Seki:
> You don't think so.
> You don't know of any. It's not like you live in the wild.
>_
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Aya:
> "You can all come with us if you like so we can discuss each other's problems further, but you'll need to ride inside me with the other folks currently hitching rides in there, because you won't be able to keep up otherwise."
> Frown.
> "I wasn't lying about running out of time, though. Three seconds to decide, then Shameimaru Airlines departs with whomever is on board."
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Aya:
> "You can all come with us if you like so we can discuss each other's problems further, but you'll need to ride inside me with the other folks currently hitching rides in there, because you won't be able to keep up otherwise."
> Frown.
> "I wasn't lying about running out of time, though. Three seconds to decide, then Shameimaru Airlines departs with whomever is on board."
Aya:
> "You shouldn't be doing that..." Luna warns.
> "Good luck." Star says, as Daiyousei appears. Not in as grand an entrance as Cirno has been doing, though.
> "You three? Ah, what happened to her!?" The big fairy questions.
>_
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Aya:
> Look to Marisa.
> "And you?"
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Seki
>Nod
->"You make a good case."
>"Safety, mistress."
-
Aya:
> Look to Marisa.
> "And you?"
Seki
>Nod
->"You make a good case."
>"Safety, mistress."
Aya:
> "No idea. Gotta worry about these three withholding useful information now." Marisa sighs.
> "Well we didn't expect it to be related to Reimu." Sunny says.
> "She got roughed up by Youkai in trying to protect Reimu's shrine." Star explains. "But we called you here for something else."
Seki:
> "Alright then. We'll do our best."
> "Smart." The voice responds.
>_
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Aya:
> "As you wish."
> Beeline back to Yorihime.
-
Seki
>"Thank you. I'll do my best. "
-
Aya:
> "As you wish."
> Beeline back to Yorihime.
Seki
>"Thank you. I'll do my best. "
Aya:
> You head back for the mountain and Yorihime...
> "Back already?" Yorihime questions as you approach.
Seki:
> "You should get acquainted with our mansion and it's residents. Feel free to ask the fairy maids for directions." Remilia says.
> "Not me. Yet, at least."
> "Yes yes, let's try to figure out your issue already." The vampire heads into the room.
>_
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Aya:
> Is Iizunamaru already here?
> "Didn't want to keep you waiting. Not to mention we don't actually know how much time we have to get things back to normal, only that it seems like not very much time at all."
> Set Cirno down so she's standing on the ground.
> "I did find someone I think can give you a run for your money, though."
-
Aya:
> Is Iizunamaru already here?
> "Didn't want to keep you waiting. Not to mention we don't actually know how much time we have to get things back to normal, only that it seems like not very much time at all."
> Set Cirno down so she's standing on the ground.
> "I did find someone I think can give you a run for your money, though."
Aya:
> She's still catching up, despite heading this way first.
> You deploy the ice fairy.
> "A fairy?" Yorihime questions. "Are you mocking me?"
> "Are there really people out there that still don't know about me?" Cirno questions. "Whoever's making the news is slacking..." She glances back at you.
>_
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Aya:
> Grin slightly.
> "Underestimate her at your own peril."
> Look to Cirno while shifting our hold on Hatate to the more standard two-handed princess carry (with each of our hand on the usual fun locations).
> "Distribution hasn't reached the moon yet, unfortunately."
-
Aya:
> Grin slightly.
> "Underestimate her at your own peril."
> Look to Cirno while shifting our hold on Hatate to the more standard two-handed princess carry (with each of our hand on the usual fun locations).
> "Distribution hasn't reached the moon yet, unfortunately."
Aya:
> You get comfy with Hatate while watching. Megumu seems to finally make it, too.
> Cirno shoots a single, pretty slow icicle.
> Which is then cleanly cut in two by Yorihime.
> "Hm. She doesn't seem too weak. But just in case I'm wrong..." Cirno raises her hands, then emphasizes them towards Yorihime.
> There's a large but very brief flash as ice suddenly encases the area around Yorihime. Much larger than the prison the lookalike was in.
> Though it quickly begins to melt and turn into steam.
>_
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Aya:
> Glance over to Cirno.
> "I don't doubt your abilities, sport, but the advice I gave to her goes for you, too. Yorihime's no joke."
> Look over at Iizunamaru.
> "Boss, I'm thinking one of us should go investigate that other location while this is going on. Does that sound reasonable to you?"
-
Aya:
> Glance over to Cirno.
> "I don't doubt your abilities, sport, but the advice I gave to her goes for you, too. Yorihime's no joke."
> Look over at Iizunamaru.
> "Boss, I'm thinking one of us should go investigate that other location while this is going on. Does that sound reasonable to you?"
Aya:
> "Hm. I'm worried about the mountain, but alright. Which of us should go?"
> The ice is melted fully, and Yorihime stands pretty much unfazed.
> "How about this then?" Cirno freezes a smaller portion of area, though it seems like Yorihime opted to dodge this time.
> You can see the ground rapidly freezing near it, though only to a certain range.
> "I'm not here to play with a fairy." The Lunarian speaks, dashing in to Cirno.
> She barely blocks the sword with an ice sword of her own, though it's quickly sliced in two as well. Like with the previous freeze Cirno did, the ground around the lopped half of the sword is frozen over.
>_
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Aya:
> Walk up right next to Iizunamaru and whisper in her ear.
> "Do you think you could find your way through the Bamboo Forest to Eientei?"
-
Aya:
> Walk up right next to Iizunamaru and whisper in her ear.
> "Do you think you could find your way through the Bamboo Forest to Eientei?"
Aya:
> "I'm unfamiliar with it..." She responds.
> The swordswoman began to zip back and forth past Cirno, and though the ice fairy's response time was pretty impressive, she was still incuring more and more damage without turning the tide.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Then I should probably go. And, in thinking about it, given what Tewi warned us about earlier, it's probably better to not send the higher authority figure into that situation by herself anyway."
-
Aya:
> "Then I should probably go. And, in thinking about it, given what Tewi warned us about earlier, it's probably better to not send the higher authority figure into that situation by herself anyway."
Aya:
> Megumu nods.
> Cirno tries to apply more ice in her defense, but Yorihime continues to barrel through it, soon lopping off the ice fairy's arm.
> Rather than recoil in pain, Cirno freezes Yorihime's own arm in the pass that was done, already trying to get back at her with another ice blade.
> The ice on Yorihime's arm hardly seems to be melting, but it doesn't appear to slow her down as she simply swaps her sword to her other arm, pressing the offense once again over Cirno.
> The ice fairy takes the chance within Yorihime's swing to create a large icicle from Yorihime's own frozen arm, yet somehow the lunarian has already cut the ice off of her mid-chase.
> You hope Cirno has more tricks...
>_
-
Aya:
> What do their respective facial expressions suggest how they feel the battle is going so far?
-
Aya:
> What do their respective facial expressions suggest how they feel the battle is going so far?
Aya:
> Cirno seems troubled and already tired. She's even sweating a lot.
> Yorihime, however, is only slightly annoyed...
>_
-
Aya:
> Grimace just a bit.
> To Iizunamaru: "I'll be back as quick as I can."
> Take off toward the Bamboo Forest at a rapid-but-not-top-speed pace.
> Along the way: "Hey, Hata, would you be willing to do me a huge favor? If I kept a hold on your ankle so you don't go all the way down, would you mind seeing if you can dive into me and make physical contact with Momi?"
-
Aya:
> Grimace just a bit.
> To Iizunamaru: "I'll be back as quick as I can."
> Take off toward the Bamboo Forest at a rapid-but-not-top-speed pace.
> Along the way: "Hey, Hata, would you be willing to do me a huge favor? If I kept a hold on your ankle so you don't go all the way down, would you mind seeing if you can dive into me and make physical contact with Momi?"
Aya:
> You dart for the Bamboo Forest.
> "Mm... Okay, just don't suddenly stop." Hatate lifts her legs up a bit more as you travel.
>_
-
Aya:
> "I'll do my best."
> Shove Hatate into our mouth headfirst, get a firm grip on one of her ankles, and swallow her down as far as we can while maintaining a hold on her. If this involves sticking our own hand and arm into our mouth, that's fine.
-
Aya:
> "I'll do my best."
> Shove Hatate into our mouth headfirst, get a firm grip on one of her ankles, and swallow her down as far as we can while maintaining a hold on her. If this involves sticking our own hand and arm into our mouth, that's fine.
Aya:
> You deposit Hatate, though not completely.
> "Eh!?" Momizi speaks in surprise.
> "Got a hold of her, I think. You can pull me out." Hatate says.
> "Uh. Well that looks weird..." Momizi comments.
>_
-
Aya:
> Do we look any fatter from taking in most of Hatate?
>> If so, use our free hand (the one NOT holding onto Hatate) to feel our stomach.
-
Aya:
> Do we look any fatter from taking in most of Hatate?
>> If so, use our free hand (the one NOT holding onto Hatate) to feel our stomach.
Aya:
> You don't notice it. You might need more than just a single person for a difference.
>_
-
Aya:
> Feel our stomach anyway, since we're at least pretty sure we're fatter than before we started doing this.
> Pull Hatate out (licking her legs, chest, and face as they go by) and return her to her strategically-gripped princess carry.
-
Aya:
> Feel our stomach anyway, since we're at least pretty sure we're fatter than before we started doing this.
> Pull Hatate out (licking her legs, chest, and face as they go by) and return her to her strategically-gripped princess carry.
Aya:
> You feel your stomach, but still don't notice...
> You pull Hatate out with care, carrying her once again, while she carries Momizi.
> "W-What was that at the end? I almost lost my grip..." Hatate questions.
> You're entering the forest, but it seems thicker and denser than you remember.
>_
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Aya:
> Slow down a bit, then, and keep a sharper eye out than what we would normally do passively.
> "A little extra fun. Though I was only curious if you could make contact with Momi...it's still easier to have her inside me. Sorry for not being clear."
> Adopt a thinking expression.
> "You know, with all the fun I've been having with you two, maybe you'd enjoy some fun time together tucked away where people won't see or hear you~"
-
Aya:
> Slow down a bit, then, and keep a sharper eye out than what we would normally do passively.
> "A little extra fun. Though I was only curious if you could make contact with Momi...it's still easier to have her inside me. Sorry for not being clear."
> Adopt a thinking expression.
> "You know, with all the fun I've been having with you two, maybe you'd enjoy some fun time together tucked away where people won't see or hear you~"
Aya:
> "I hope you're keeping me in consideration." You hear Nitori. "And there's still these other Tengu I'm keeping an eye on now. But don't worry, I can handle them if they get rowdy."
> "Well, this forest is big and dark, too." Hatate adds.
> "What's the situation we're here for anyways?" Momizi questions.
> You can hear a bit of a commotion deeper in. Shouldn't be at Eientei yet...
>_
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Aya:
> Look down at our stomach.
> "Surely you have earmuffs of some kind in there? And don't worry, you'll have your fellow guard back soon."
> Look to Hatate.
> "It is, but people could still se you if they came across you."
> Look to Momi.
> "We're unsure, honestly. One of the moon commander's lackeys let slip that there was 'a situation' in this forest. We've come to investigate it. And since this is enemy territory, we don't want to come across as too aggressive, so..."
> Take a hold of Momizi and swallow her down again, licking her face, chest and legs as they each pass by.
> Once Momizi's gone, give Hatate a meaningful look.
-
Seki
>Turn to Patchy
>"We haven't been introduced, Sekibanki, Miss. . .?"
-
Aya:
> Look down at our stomach.
> "Surely you have earmuffs of some kind in there? And don't worry, you'll have your fellow guard back soon."
> Look to Hatate.
> "It is, but people could still se you if they came across you."
> Look to Momi.
> "We're unsure, honestly. One of the moon commander's lackeys let slip that there was 'a situation' in this forest. We've come to investigate it. And since this is enemy territory, we don't want to come across as too aggressive, so..."
> Take a hold of Momizi and swallow her down again, licking her face, chest and legs as they each pass by.
> Once Momizi's gone, give Hatate a meaningful look.
Seki
>Turn to Patchy
>"We haven't been introduced, Sekibanki, Miss. . .?"
Aya:
> You return Momizi without issue.
> "I guess I would just be slowing you down out here." Hatate considers.
Seki:
> You return to the pajama lady, or where she should be... It looks like she bailed sometime during this exchange. You did have a bit of wonder as to why she didn't get as close to the room as you and the vampire did.
>_
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Aya:
> "You are both very distracting, it's true. Might be worth seeing if you can fly out of there once you're in."
> Swallow Hatate down without holding onto her this time, licking her face, chest and legs as they each pass by.
> Have a look at ourselves one she's fully in, then pick our head back up and start slowing down as we approach that commotion.
-
Seki
>Wander in a random direction away from the basement
->Stop when we run into someone
-
Aya:
> "You are both very distracting, it's true. Might be worth seeing if you can fly out of there once you're in."
> Swallow Hatate down without holding onto her this time, licking her face, chest and legs as they each pass by.
> Have a look at ourselves one she's fully in, then pick our head back up and start slowing down as we approach that commotion.
Aya:
> You have Hatate follow the way Momizi went, still not seeing much change.
> You resume on your way, finding the source.
> You can see Youmu, holding her blade out towards a blonde brought to her knees. Beside Youmu are Reisen and Mokou, and beside the blonde is a rabbit like the one you saw with Yorihime.
> "It's just a matter of waiting anyways." The kneeling woman speaks. "We'll do it sooner or later. Reisen." She holds her hand out to the bunny beside her.
> "If I strike you down now, you-" Youmu speaks, before the woman and the bunny she took hold of suddenly vanish.
> "Ah!" Reisen jumps.
> "Damn. Where'd she run off to?" The half human half phantom looks around.
Seki:
> You start off in a direction...
> It's not long before you almost bump into a fairy maid.
>_
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Seki
>Is it one of the fairy maids we've met already?
-
Aya:
> Did she simply move really fast, or did she actually instantly vanish?
> If the latter, did we see how she did it, such as a gap or a door? Or did she simply poof into thin air?
-
Seki
>Is it one of the fairy maids we've met already?
Aya:
> Did she simply move really fast, or did she actually instantly vanish?
> If the latter, did we see how she did it, such as a gap or a door? Or did she simply poof into thin air?
Seki:
> No.
Aya:
> Definitely vanishing with your reaction speed. You might not have been giving those two all of your attention, but you think the rabbit had them jump into thin air? She moved a bit before it. Though she also could've been surprised...
> Maybe they only turned invisible?
> At the very least, you're certain it wasn't something opened up or brought out. And it was more instant than Youmu's trick.
>_
-
Aya:
> Frown as we approach.
> "Damn, too late, huh?"
-
Seki
>"Hello, I'm the new maid Sekibanki. I'm going around and introducing myself to everyone."
-
Aya:
> Frown as we approach.
> "Damn, too late, huh?"
Seki
>"Hello, I'm the new maid Sekibanki. I'm going around and introducing myself to everyone."
Aya:
> "Reporter's here." Mokou speaks, glancing over.
> Youmu silently sheathes her sword, seemingly ignoring the comment.
Seki:
> "Hello!" The fairy waves cheerfully. Well, at least the work environment, even down here, seems good enough that the fairies are happy.
>_
-
Aya:
> "I have a guess as to where the blonde might have gone, and I'll take any of you there that wants to pursue her. Do we need to check on Eientei first?"
-
Seki
>"I've never maid before. What do you do?"
-
Aya:
> "I have a guess as to where the blonde might have gone, and I'll take any of you there that wants to pursue her. Do we need to check on Eientei first?"
Seki
>"I've never maid before. What do you do?"
Aya:
> "You said the other forest next, right Reisen?" Youmu questions, to which the bunnygirl nods. "She'll probably be here later. We can return when she shows herself."
> "Are you just going to wait for this forest to be destroyed before you go after her again?" Mokou questions.
> "We can return quickly anyways. If you're worried, you can keep an eye out behind us while we get out of here." Youmu says.
> You think you were ignored.
Seki:
> "We clean and follow the orders of the mistresses. The mansion is huge, so we always have something we could be working on."
>_
-
Aya:
> Frown and cross our arms while floating in midair, but say nothing.
-
Aya:
> Frown and cross our arms while floating in midair, but say nothing.
Aya:
> You frown...
> "You know... are we just going to..." Mokou questions.
> "We should get more allies..." Reisen adds.
> Youmu holds out her hands.
> "Alright..." Reisen sighs, taking the swordswoman's hand.
>_
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Seki
>"Ah. How many mistresses do we have?"
>Does the fairy have cleaning supplies?
-
Aya:
> "It's fine. I'll just take Yorihime on by myself."
-
Seki
>"Ah. How many mistresses do we have?"
>Does the fairy have cleaning supplies?
Aya:
> "It's fine. I'll just take Yorihime on by myself."
Seki:
> "What do you mean how many do we have?" The fairy questions, as if it were a dumb question to ask.
> Just a duster with her.
Aya:
> "Wait!" Reisen pulls Youmu's arm a bit, stopping Mokou from grabbing the other. "Lady Yorihime is here too?" She questions.
>_
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Aya:
> Where did we find Yorihime again? The mountain? Or some other random nowhere place?
-
Aya:
> Where did we find Yorihime again? The mountain? Or some other random nowhere place?
Aya:
> The mountain.
>_
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Seki
>"I was only aware of Lady Remilia. The person in the basement, Flan?, must also be in charge. Is there anyone I'm missing?"
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Aya:
> Nod.
> "Over on the mountain. She's where I would've gone if I were that blonde lady, given her rabbit lackey looked a lot like the rabbit lackey that told Yorihime there was 'a situation' going on here."
> Gesture in the general direction of their group.
> "But if you have information I don't, then by all means, act on it."