Maidens of the Kaleidoscope
~Beyond the Border~ => Rumia's Party Games => Topic started by: Neovereign on October 07, 2022, 12:59:27 PM
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Aya:
> You're not sure anyone here can improve the situation. Shinmyoumaru said she couldn't undo and redo the wish thats keeping that freezing out, so something similar might be too much as well... You may have to wait on someone else to help.
Seki:
> It really does seem like the fairy maids don't know where storage for the fireplaces would be. You might have to go back and ask Sakuya or one of the mistresses. Then again, given your heads work, maybe that's better than relying on them. They might come to think of you better. And you'd be more useful than the fairies, at least!
>_
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Aya:
> Sigh.
> Try feeling for any other nearby presences with an affinity for wind.
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Aya:
> Sigh.
> Try feeling for any other nearby presences with an affinity for wind.
Aya:
> ...
> No one else seems to fit the criteria.
>_
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Aya:
> "...Yeah, I got no one else I can reach out to."
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Aya:
> "...Yeah, I got no one else I can reach out to."
Aya:
> "Let's do our best in hoping we aren't just ignored." Yukari comments. "Anyone want to take a nap in the meantime in the castle there?"
>_
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Aya:
> "Yeah, we should probably let them know they captured another dimension that wish, shouldn't we?"
> Look to the Bhavagrans.
> "You two coming with?"
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Aya:
> "Yeah, we should probably let them know they captured another dimension that wish, shouldn't we?"
> Look to the Bhavagrans.
> "You two coming with?"
Aya:
> "Better to stick around the rest in there than just float out here." Tenshi decides.
>_
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Iku:
> "Works for me."
Aya:
> "Sure. Follow us, then."
> Turn back around and head toward where we left the Ladies of the castle.
> Wind whisper in Yukari's ear: "Do you want to rest in my chest, Lady Yakumo? Or are you content where you are?"
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Iku:
> "Works for me."
Aya:
> "Sure. Follow us, then."
> Turn back around and head toward where we left the Ladies of the castle.
> Wind whisper in Yukari's ear: "Do you want to rest in my chest, Lady Yakumo? Or are you content where you are?"
Aya:
> You head back.
> "I'll stay here. If something happens to your storage again, who else will fix it?"
>_
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Aya:
> "Well, you could still have your head poking out, like those other two."
Larva:
> Smile and wave at the gap lady.
Aya:
> "But I understand where you're coming from."
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Aya:
> "Well, you could still have your head poking out, like those other two."
Larva:
> Smile and wave at the gap lady.
Aya:
> "But I understand where you're coming from."
Aya:
> "That's not that great for resting though.c
> You return into the castle.
> Seija and the rest have gone off somewhere...
>_
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Iku:
> "How are you capable of doing that, anyway?"
Aya:
> "I had a little help from Lady Yakumo and Suika."
> Try sensing where the instrument ladies are, since they have something of a wind affinity.
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Iku:
> "How are you capable of doing that, anyway?"
Aya:
> "I had a little help from Lady Yakumo and Suika."
> Try sensing where the instrument ladies are, since they have something of a wind affinity.
Aya:
> You try...
> Nothing comes up. You suppose they don't have enough of one.
>_
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Aya:
> Try using our wind control to sense for any conversations in the castle.
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Aya:
> Try using our wind control to sense for any conversations in the castle.
Aya:
> You can hear some noises. They're still in the castle, then.
>_
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Aya:
> "Hmm, they've moved. I wonder what they might be talking about..."
> Set off in pursuit of the voices. Try to approach stealthily so we can hear what they're talking about before they're aware we're around.
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Aya:
> "Hmm, they've moved. I wonder what they might be talking about..."
> Set off in pursuit of the voices. Try to approach stealthily so we can hear what they're talking about before they're aware we're around.
Aya:
> You follow the sounds.
> "That's another reason why we didn't want strong people busting into here."
> "I guess that's fair."
> "You guess..."
>_
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Aya:
> Try using our wind manipulation to recreate in our ears what was spoken right before this.
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Aya:
> Try using our wind manipulation to recreate in our ears what was spoken right before this.
Aya:
> You don't think you can find what it was...
>_
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Aya:
> Well, whatever, they're at least probably not talking about us.
> Continue approaching the voices; knock on the wall a bit before we come into view.
> "Hey, we're back."
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Aya:
> Well, whatever, they're at least probably not talking about us.
> Continue approaching the voices; knock on the wall a bit before we come into view.
> "Hey, we're back."
Aya:
> You announce your arrival as you arrive.
> They're gathered in front of a room.
> "Well, not them, that's for sure..." Benben comments, noting your presence.
> "Still against wishing for Sumireko to just be here?"
> "I'd rather leave the Mallet as a last resort." Shinmyoumaru says. "It could do something worse than that incident from before..."
> "Not like we can't be patient." Seija adds.
>_
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Aya:
> "Uh, about that."
> Gesture to Iku and Tenshi.
> "Your anti-cold wish kinda trapped Heaven inside the barrier as well."
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Aya:
> "Uh, about that."
> Gesture to Iku and Tenshi.
> "Your anti-cold wish kinda trapped Heaven inside the barrier as well."
Aya:
> "Eh?" Shinmyoumaru questions.
> "Hang on hang on. You've got things wrong here." Tenshi hops out of Iku's grasp. "I can tell something's keeping the castle warm, but not outside of it, and Uta definitely not the same energy that's made that barrier."
> Tenshi pauses.
> "Hang on a second." She approaches the door to the room everyone's near, but Seija steps in the way
>_
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Iku:
> Adopt a thinking expression.
> "Oh, it was cold when we first descended, wasn't it? I didn't think much of it at the time given how quickly the Eldest Daughter addressed the problem, but..."
Aya:
> "Wait, it was?"
> Watch Tenshi and Seija with a slightly suspicious look, but let whatever is about to happen happen without interfering.
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Iku:
> Adopt a thinking expression.
> "Oh, it was cold when we first descended, wasn't it? I didn't think much of it at the time given how quickly the Eldest Daughter addressed the problem, but..."
Aya:
> "Wait, it was?"
> Watch Tenshi and Seija with a slightly suspicious look, but let whatever is about to happen happen without interfering.
Aya:
> "Can you get out of my way?" Tenshi questions.
> "Sure. Just make sure you're walking somewhere else. This room isn't for you." Seija crosses her arms.
> Tenshi readies her sword.
> "There's something important past here."
> "Exactly why I'm not letting you through." Seija frowns. "Raiko."
> The drummer takes Seja's side.
> "Iku." Tenshi calls.
>_
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Iku:
> Sigh.
> "I would rather not have things come to blows, but if we are being prevented from restoring our home..."
> Walk over to Tenshi's side.
Aya:
> "Whoa whoa whoa hey, there's no need to fight here, is there? Would a supervised viewing of whatever is in there be possible, or something?"
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Iku:
> Sigh.
> "I would rather not have things come to blows, but if we are being prevented from restoring our home..."
> Walk over to Tenshi's side.
Aya:
> "Whoa whoa whoa hey, there's no need to fight here, is there? Would a supervised viewing of whatever is in there be possible, or something?"
Iku:
> You take Tenshi's side, which she seems satisfied with.
Aya:
> "Too much of a risk..." Seija comments.
> "Even when what's in there can be the solution to our issue?" Tenshi asks.
> "Yeah."
> They glare a bit more ..
> "Aya, keep them out of-"
> Both call for you, then look at each other.
> Yukari seems amused...
>_
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Aya:
> Set Yukari down on her own two feet.
> Grimace.
> "Uh..."
Larva:
> "Wait, what's in there? I wanna see the cool secret thing! Don't be holding out on us, Miss Horns!"
Aya:
> "Sorry, Larva, but not now."
> Put a hand on her head and press down to shove her fully into our chest.
Larva:
> Cry out with a "Wah!" as we're pushed fully in.
Aya:
> "Sorry about that. Look, uh, I respect this castle's desire for privacy, and I respect Heaven's desire to not be blocked off from itself. Is this something that can be...discussed out here, in a way where a solution to Heaven's problem can be found without divulging all of the castle's secrets?"
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Aya:
> Set Yukari down on her own two feet.
> Grimace.
> "Uh..."
Larva:
> "Wait, what's in there? I wanna see the cool secret thing! Don't be holding out on us, Miss Horns!"
Aya:
> "Sorry, Larva, but not now."
> Put a hand on her head and press down to shove her fully into our chest.
Larva:
> Cry out with a "Wah!" as we're pushed fully in.
Aya:
> "Sorry about that. Look, uh, I respect this castle's desire for privacy, and I respect Heaven's desire to not be blocked off from itself. Is this something that can be...discussed out here, in a way where a solution to Heaven's problem can be found without divulging all of the castle's secrets?"
Aya:
> You stuff Eternity out the way.
> Silence...
> Given Tenshi and Seija look like they're about to move, you think you're stuck either picking a side, or watching and being on both of their bad sides...
>_
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Aya:
> "...Wait. Larva!"
> Pull Larva back out.
> "Sorry about that!"
Larva:
> Frown up at the tengu.
> "You better be! That was rude as heck!"
Aya:
> "I am, I am."
> Give Larva a wind-order to use her powers to determine what's behind the door.
Larva:
> Look like we're going to continue giving our ungrateful steed an earful when-suddenly inspiration strikes!
> Look shocked!
> "Oh! Oh wait!"
> Try sensing for life essences beyond the door.
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Aya:
> "...Wait. Larva!"
> Pull Larva back out.
> "Sorry about that!"
Larva:
> Frown up at the tengu.
> "You better be! That was rude as heck!"
Aya:
> "I am, I am."
> Give Larva a wind-order to use her powers to determine what's behind the door.
Larva:
> Look like we're going to continue giving our ungrateful steed an earful when-suddenly inspiration strikes!
> Look shocked!
> "Oh! Oh wait!"
> Try sensing for life essences beyond the door.
Aya:
> You retrieve Larva and attempt to escape retribution.
Eternity:
> You check...
> Feels like Yukari is past there. No wait, not her, the other one. For sure!
> Tenshi charges for the door, only to be tackled down by Seija. Though it's more of a grab towards the wall given how the tackled girl doesn't fall down.
>_
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Larva:
> Scrunch up our face in confusion and shock.
> "What the-!"
Aya:
> Immediately give Larva a wind order to whisper what she learned to us.
Larva:
> Oh, there's a fight going on about that door now! We shouldn't get involved in that. Better to let our steed know in private like before.
> Whisper to Aya: "That other Miss Yukari is back there!"
Aya:
> Frown deeply with a little shock on our face.
> Nod.
> Give Yukari a wind whisper: "Please don't let the castle residents know we know this, but your body double is behind that door. No wonder we couldn't find her at the Shrine."
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Larva:
> Scrunch up our face in confusion and shock.
> "What the-!"
Aya:
> Immediately give Larva a wind order to whisper what she learned to us.
Larva:
> Oh, there's a fight going on about that door now! We shouldn't get involved in that. Better to let our steed know in private like before.
> Whisper to Aya: "That other Miss Yukari is back there!"
Aya:
> Frown deeply with a little shock on our face.
> Nod.
> Give Yukari a wind whisper: "Please don't let the castle residents know we know this, but your body double is behind that door. No wonder we couldn't find her at the Shrine."
Aya:
> You exchange information.
> "Hm... open the door, Aya." Yukari says.
> "Raiko, keep em away!" Seija shouts, as she and Tenshi suddenly begin falling sideways through the hallway.
> "Ik-" Tenshi calls, but has her mouth covered.
>_
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Aya:
> Look at Yukari.
> "Huh? Why do-"
> Stop and go silent for a moment.
> Look at Raiko with a pained expression.
> "...I'm sorry."
Iku:
> Look back and forth between Aya and Raiko with a frown.
> "...I am unsure what precisely is going on here, but this seems like a matter I should not intrude upon...please excuse me."
> Walk off in pursuit of Tenshi and her fellow combatant.
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> Disregard previous post
Iku:
Iku:
> Look back and forth between Aya and Raiko with a frown.
> "...I am unsure what precisely is going on here, but this seems like a matter I should not intrude upon...please excuse me."
> Walk off in pursuit of Tenshi and her fellow combatant.
Aya:
> Look at Yukari.
> "Huh? Surely there's some other way to do this?"
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> Disregard previous post
Iku:
Iku:
> Look back and forth between Aya and Raiko with a frown.
> "...I am unsure what precisely is going on here, but this seems like a matter I should not intrude upon...please excuse me."
> Walk off in pursuit of Tenshi and her fellow combatant.
Aya:
> Look at Yukari.
> "Huh? Surely there's some other way to do this?"
Iku:
> You start for Tenshi, without a hurry.
Aya:
> "Unless what's in there will kill a lot of people, and you have some strong evidence, I can't let you through." Raiko seems like she'll apologize.
> "We aren't going to stop you, but please don't enter uninvited..." The Tsukumo sisters request.
> "Aya..." Yukari speaks again, not as nicely.
>_
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Aya:
> Look to Raiko with a carefully neutral expression.
> "...You mean you don't know what's in there?"
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Aya:
> Look to Raiko with a carefully neutral expression.
> "...You mean you don't know what's in there?"
Aya:
> "Sorta. I know this is Sumireko's room, and both her and Seija have forbidden anyone from going in."
>_
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Aya:
> Frown.
> Look down at Larva.
> "Did you notice anyone else?"
Larva:
> "Uh..."
> Check for anyone's essence other than that other gap youkai in that room.
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Aya:
> Frown.
> Look down at Larva.
> "Did you notice anyone else?"
Larva:
> "Uh..."
> Check for anyone's essence other than that other gap youkai in that room.
Eternity:
> Nope... just seems to be her. It's hard to even tell that. Is she going to leave soon?
>_
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Larva:
> "No, just her. And I think she might be leaving."
Aya:
> Look back up at Raiko.
> "I'm sorry, Raiko."
> Put some force behind our next words, in the hopes that Raiko's somewhat wind affinity can be exploited.
> "But you need to step aside."
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Larva:
> "No, just her. And I think she might be leaving."
Aya:
> Look back up at Raiko.
> "I'm sorry, Raiko."
> Put some force behind our next words, in the hopes that Raiko's somewhat wind affinity can be exploited.
> "But you need to step aside."
Aya:
> Raiko shakes her head slowly. It seems she follows Seija more. You wonder if she thinks she owes her her life. Well, if this is in favor of Sumireko's privacy or whatever at her request, then you can see how she'd respect Seija more than before.
> Yukari looks annoyed.
>_
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Aya:
> "Figured as much. Well, that is the right answer."
> Blow a strong horizontal tornado aimed to pass through Raiko and blow her down a hallway. We flung Momi pretty far earlier today, surely we can move Horikawa.
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Aya:
> "Figured as much. Well, that is the right answer."
> Blow a strong horizontal tornado aimed to pass through Raiko and blow her down a hallway. We flung Momi pretty far earlier today, surely we can move Horikawa.
Aya:
> You blow by more than a gust to send Raiko off.
> The Redhead simply taps one of her drums slightly, and without much effort.
> Seemingly in response, your conjured up wind dies out with a whimper.
> "We're not letting you by that easy." Raiko says.
Eternity:
> You felt something else present for a moment there. No, maybe it was nothing...
>_
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Aya:
> "I'm under no illusions that this will be easy."
> Give Larva a wind order to mess with Raiko's life essence.
> Then blow a miniature tornado at Raiko going in the other direction.
Larva:
> Uh...try absorbing Raiko's life essence from this distance.
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Aya:
> "I'm under no illusions that this will be easy."
> Give Larva a wind order to mess with Raiko's life essence.
> Then blow a miniature tornado at Raiko going in the other direction.
Larva:
> Uh...try absorbing Raiko's life essence from this distance.
Aya:
> You try a pincer attack!
> The same happens though... she's still laid back.
Eternity:
> You try... but she seems out of your league.
> You do notice that moment from before. It's something in her. Or, part of her? There's multiple, in fact, now that you notice it.
Iku:
> Tenshi seems fine... she's got Seija pinned to the wall... ground.
> Though Seija doesn't look cornered.
>_
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Larva:
> What moment is this, exactly?
> Is this something in Raiko, or beyond the door?
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Larva:
> What moment is this, exactly?
> Is this something in Raiko, or beyond the door?
Eternity:
> Every time she stops the wind.
> The former.
>_
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Larva:
> What is the thing, or things, in her that we're noticing when she stops an attack?
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Larva:
> What is the thing, or things, in her that we're noticing when she stops an attack?
Eternity:
> That's what you're unsure about. Feels like it could be someone else? But that's unlikely, it feels like it isn't at the same time.
> Something like an object she's using to make herself stronger, maybe? But with your ability, you don't know why you'd notice that.
> Actually, thinking about it that way, one of those feels a tad similar to Clownpiece's torch.
>_
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Larva:
> Try absorbing that Piece-torch-like one, then!
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Larva:
> Actually, don't do the above.
> Are we familiar with the concept of a tsukumogami? If so, what do we know about them?
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Larva:
> Actually, don't do the above.
> Are we familiar with the concept of a tsukumogami? If so, what do we know about them?
Eternity:
> You think? They're tools with life or something.
>_
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Larva:
> Does the torch-like energy appear to be her life essence, or is it something else?
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Larva:
> Does the torch-like energy appear to be her life essence, or is it something else?
Eternity:
> Something else. Not something of hers, you think?
>_
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Larva:
> Do the blonde and the brunette also have that energy? Determine this only if it takes no time to check.
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Larva:
> Do the blonde and the brunette also have that energy? Determine this only if it takes no time to check.
Eternity:
> They don't seem to.
>_
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Larva:
> Is there a way we could mess around with it without absorbing it?
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Larva:
> Is there a way we could mess around with it without absorbing it?
Eternity:
> You don't know.
>_
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Larva:
> If we absorbed it, would we be able to tell what essence inside us is it separate from the other similar essence inside us?
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Larva:
> If we absorbed it, would we be able to tell what essence inside us is it separate from the other similar essence inside us?
Eternity:
> You'd like to be hopeful and say yes.
>_
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Larva:
> Do we still feel full of torch energy?
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Seki
>"Is there a supply closet?"
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Larva:
> Do we still feel full of torch energy?
Seki
>"Is there a supply closet?"
Eternity:
> No. Not for a while you haven't.
Seki:
> "There's supplies in the closets sometimes. Like brooms and dusters."
>_
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Larva:
> Hmm.
> Well, just to keep ourselves and the energy safe, and to maybe make this a liiiiittle more interesting...
> Transfer the torch-like essence from Raiko's body to Aya's.
Aya:
> Try blowing a tornado upward from the ground immediately below Raiko, between her feet.
Iku:
> "I assume you desire no assistance for this, Eldest Daughter?"
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Larva:
> Hmm.
> Well, just to keep ourselves and the energy safe, and to maybe make this a liiiiittle more interesting...
> Transfer the torch-like essence from Raiko's body to Aya's.
Aya:
> Try blowing a tornado upward from the ground immediately below Raiko, between her feet.
Iku:
> "I assume you desire no assistance for this, Eldest Daughter?"
Larva:
> You try...
> Seems... to work?
Aya:
> You blow a tornado upwards, knocking Raiko upwards, alongside lifting her skirt- not that such can even be seen in that moment since she went with it. It'd enough to make her helpless for a bit, though, you'd believe. Unless she can fly.
Iku:
> "Yeah, I was going to ask you to break through into there. I've got her." Tenshi says.
> "Not a chance." Seija... opens a gap? Ah... gone, just like that. You wonder how...
>_
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Larva:
> Does Aya appear affected at all by what we've done to her?
Iku:
> "Ah."
> Look around for Seija with a calm expression, not in any particular hurry.
Aya:
> Dash for the door and open it!
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Larva:
> Does Aya appear affected at all by what we've done to her?
Iku:
> "Ah."
> Look around for Seija with a calm expression, not in any particular hurry.
Aya:
> Dash for the door and open it!
Larva:
> Aside from now having that energy, no.
Iku:
> You look around, but she's nowhere to be found. Did she go back?
> "Ugh, this was just to get me far from there!" Tenshi starts running back.
Aya:
> You dash for the door, almost smacking into it in a bit of a rush, and open it!
> ...
> It's a bedroom. Given the various objects about that don't seem to be from Gensokyo, you think this really is Sumireko's room...
> However, your attention is drawn to a suspicious door to one of the sides, marked with things that would suggest one doesn't try to enter.
> Before you can make a move, pinned down on the ground at the door by something.
> There's a large drum atop you, and Raiko's falling down from something.
> No, wait, that's Raiko herself atop you. With a large drum
> Seija appears from a gap near the door.
Larva:
> Ah, the energy's gone back to Raiko now.
>_
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Aya:
> How are we positioned at the moment?
Larva, Ami:
> What can we see in the moment?
> What is in grabbing range?
Ami:
> Is our staff readily handy?
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Aya:
> How are we positioned at the moment?
Larva, Ami:
> What can we see in the moment?
> What is in grabbing range?
Ami:
> Is our staff readily handy?
Aya:
> On your back.
Ami:
> Yes.
> Raiko's skirt, top, and legs. You don't think you can get her hands like this unless she moves them back.
>_
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Aya:
> Are our arms free?
> Is Raiko in grabbing range?
> Is Raiko positioned close to our chest opening where Larva and Ami are poking their heads out?
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Aya:
> Are our arms free?
> Is Raiko in grabbing range?
> Is Raiko positioned close to our chest opening where Larva and Ami are poking their heads out?
Aya:
> Yes.
> Yes.
> Somewhat.
>_
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Iku:
> "Hm."
> Follow after Tenshi, though again, not in any particular hurry.
Aya:
> Give Larva and Ami wind orders to grab Raiko and fully stuff her into our chest.
> Then try to grab Raiko and fully stuff her into our chest.
Larva, Ami:
> Try to grab Raiko and fully stuff her into Aya's chest.
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Iku:
> "Hm."
> Follow after Tenshi, though again, not in any particular hurry.
Aya:
> Give Larva and Ami wind orders to grab Raiko and fully stuff her into our chest.
> Then try to grab Raiko and fully stuff her into our chest.
Larva, Ami:
> Try to grab Raiko and fully stuff her into Aya's chest.
Iku:
> You follow along.
Aya:
> You have the duo peeking out try to aid you in giving them another roommate.
> ...
> The... the three of you combined seem too weak to. Is she in another league?
> She's even playing her drum atop you... this mocking. You thought you were stronger. But...
> Actually... it's not just a drum. Theres... a trumpet. Faintly, and out of focus, but you hear it. You see it.
> Raiko has the Prismriver sisters backing her up. Is it possession?
> You hear the door close.
> "Of course you're siding against me." Seija sounds unhappy. "My actions are always the villain's, that's just how it is."
> "They aren't!" Shinmyoumari speaks up, despite being on the sidelines with the Tsukumo sisters.
>_
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Aya:
> Give Seija a glare.
> "I came here through the blizzard first at risk to myself and my subordinates because I was more worried about you all than anyone else. Larva thaws you out and you all thank us by sealing us in here. I suggested talking out why you're protecting that lying little Yukari clone you have back there and got met with silence. Don't you dare start bemoaning your situation when I've gone out of my way to help you out so much today and the appreciation shown is having your drummer actively taunt me."
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Aya:
> Give Seija a glare.
> "I came here through the blizzard first at risk to myself and my subordinates because I was more worried about you all than anyone else. Larva thaws you out and you all thank us by sealing us in here. I suggested talking out why you're protecting that lying little Yukari clone you have back there and got met with silence. Don't you dare start bemoaning your situation when I've gone out of my way to help you out so much today and the appreciation shown is having your drummer actively taunt me."
Aya:
> "I'm not taunting you. I'm taking you seriously because you were up to something." Raiko says. "Tsukumogami, remember? I'm better with instruments than other things like fans."
> "I'm just trying to keep anyone from getting inside. It's dangerous, and Sumireko doesn't want anyone snooping around her room anyways."
> "Just let us investigate. There's more than one incident going on and I'm not having a nice time." Yukari says, clearly annoyed.
> "I-"
> "Let them, Seija." Shinmyoumaru requests. "I don't think they have bad intentions. It's better to give them a chance than to not trust them in the first place."
> Swija frowns.
> "Ugh... okay Raiko, let them go in if they want to. Sumireko's gonna be pissed..."
> Raiko gets up...
> You think you can see Tenshi coming back down the hall.
>_
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Aya:
> Get up.
> "If us being in there is a problem, then you can go in and retrieve that clone of Yukari and bring her back out here so she can explain why she lied to us."
> Point a thumb at the incoming celestial.
> "And also explain what has Chiko so agitated."
Iku:
> "Oh, it seems things may have resolved peacefully. Please try to not run them over, Eldest Daughter."
-
Aya:
> Get up.
> "If us being in there is a problem, then you can go in and retrieve that clone of Yukari and bring her back out here so she can explain why she lied to us."
> Point a thumb at the incoming celestial.
> "And also explain what has Chiko so agitated."
Iku:
> "Oh, it seems things may have resolved peacefully. Please try to not run them over, Eldest Daughter."
Iku:
> "Why are you so bent on-"
> "Shut up shut up. I said you can go in. Geez..." Seija relents, opening the door back up. "Just don't be an idiot and do something stupid. I mean it when I say it's dangerous."
>_
-
Aya:
> Frown.
> "...Not yet. Larva, is she still in there?"
Larva:
> Check for Yukari clone essences in the room.
> Check for other essences while we're at it.
-
Aya:
> Frown.
> "...Not yet. Larva, is she still in there?"
Larva:
> Check for Yukari clone essences in the room.
> Check for other essences while we're at it.
Eternity:
> Seems to be past that other door within the room, you believe.
> None others in the room, though.
>_
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Larva:
> "Yup! She's beyond that funky door. Are you sure you can go there, though? I thought the door was pretty clear it didn't want people going through it."
Aya:
> "Some things are bigger than me."
> Wind whisper in Raiko's ear: "A shame you refused to join me and make me even bigger, though~"
> Give Raiko a sly wink and a grin while scooping Yukari back up. Then look back to Seija.
> "I can't meaningfully say I'm sorry. But I can at least say I understand whatever judgment you form of me as a person."
> Step into the room and head up to the Forbidden Door.
-
Larva:
> "Yup! She's beyond that funky door. Are you sure you can go there, though? I thought the door was pretty clear it didn't want people going through it."
Aya:
> "Some things are bigger than me."
> Wind whisper in Raiko's ear: "A shame you refused to join me and make me even bigger, though~"
> Give Raiko a sly wink and a grin while scooping Yukari back up. Then look back to Seija.
> "I can't meaningfully say I'm sorry. But I can at least say I understand whatever judgment you form of me as a person."
> Step into the room and head up to the Forbidden Door.
Aya:
> "I'm not gonna judge you poorly unless you screw something up right now." Seija crosses her arms.
> You head to the door. Doesn't really feel ominous.
> "Actually, maybe it shouldn't be you opening that." Seija considers. "Literally anyone else here would be a better choice. Heck, even me."
>_
-
Ami:
> Fearfully stare up at Aya.
> "What the hell, is your daily life always like this? How are you not dead, like, thirty-seven times over?"
Aya:
> Did Raiko react to our whisper at all?
> "I'm too fast for Onozuka."
> Look to Seija.
> "It's your call."
> Step out of the way so Seija (or whomever volunteers) can open The Forbidden Door.
-
Ami:
> Fearfully stare up at Aya.
> "What the hell, is your daily life always like this? How are you not dead, like, thirty-seven times over?"
Aya:
> Did Raiko react to our whisper at all?
> "I'm too fast for Onozuka."
> Look to Seija.
> "It's your call."
> Step out of the way so Seija (or whomever volunteers) can open The Forbidden Door.
Aya:
> Not strongly one way or the other...
> "Erm..." Seija looks over at Raiko.
> "So what even is this?" Raiko approaches.
> "Just... don't act..." Seija thinks. "Don-'"
> Raiko simply opens the door.
> ...
> It's the Yukari doppelganger. Merry.
> Though she's... trying on clothes. In what appears to be a closet?
>_
-
Aya:
> ...How much of a state of undress does she appear to be in?
-
Aya:
> ...How much of a state of undress does she appear to be in?
Aya:
> A top and underwear, checking some bottoms.
>_
-
Ami:
> Cover our eyes out of respect for...this other Miss Yakumo's privacy.
Larva:
> Cover our mouth in shock and also to make sure we don't make a noise!
> ...Does this count as cheating on Piece?!?! Oh no oh no oh no...we didn't mean to!!
Aya:
> Set Yukari down on our chest and let go of her with one hand, continuing to balance her with the other.
> Use our now-free hand to cover Larva's eyes.
> Look at Yukari expectantly.
-
Ami:
> Cover our eyes out of respect for...this other Miss Yakumo's privacy.
Larva:
> Cover our mouth in shock and also to make sure we don't make a noise!
> ...Does this count as cheating on Piece?!?! Oh no oh no oh no...we didn't mean to!!
Aya:
> Set Yukari down on our chest and let go of her with one hand, continuing to balance her with the other.
> Use our now-free hand to cover Larva's eyes.
> Look at Yukari expectantly.
Ami:
> You quickly cover your gaze.
Larva:
> It doesn't count if it's an accident, does it? Does it!?
Aya:
> You cover Larva's eyes.
> Yukari seems surprised.
> "...This-"
> "Huh?!" Merry questions in surprise. "What-"
> "Sorry, sorry. Sumireko's in a bit of a bind, and these people are trying to figure out how to help her, among other things." Seija chatters something up.
> "Erm, yeah. We didn't want to go into her room." Raiko looks away slightly.
> "...What does that have to do with me?" Merry questions, covering herself with the bottoms.
>_
-
Aya:
> Look back to Merry.
> "There's kind of an impenetrable barrier around this castle right now. Makes searching for ways to help folks just a tad difficult. Word has it that something in here was related to that barrier. Or maybe someone, in this case."
-
Aya:
> Look back to Merry.
> "There's kind of an impenetrable barrier around this castle right now. Makes searching for ways to help folks just a tad difficult. Word has it that something in here was related to that barrier. Or maybe someone, in this case."
Aya:
> "Whoa whoa, don't go-"
> "Barrier? Castle? What?" Merry questions, interrupting Seija.
> You wonder if she's trying to play you for a fool again... She doesn't seem too annoyed at you all seeing her like this, at least, for example.
>_
-
Aya:
> Well, there's one easy way to clear up confusion.
> "Hey, Tenshi, get in here and tell us what energies you've been feeling."
-
Aya:
> Well, there's one easy way to clear up confusion.
> "Hey, Tenshi, get in here and tell us what energies you've been feeling."
Aya:
> Tenshi approaches.
> "Mhm. This is the-"
> "We're sorry for holding you up." Seija covers Tenshi's mouth. "I'm sure you want to finish dressing, right? We'll leave you unbothered, now." She starts to close the door.
> "Hang on, I want to know." Merry speaks up.
>_
-
Aya:
> Look at Merry with a slight frown.
> "...Just to be sure, have we met before, you and I?"
-
Aya:
> Look at Merry with a slight frown.
> "...Just to be sure, have we met before, you and I?"
Aya:
> "No? Sumireko's the only one that's come by here. Don't tell me you monsters-"
> "I just told you, she's in a bind and we're trying to help her." Seija speaks. "If we were bad monsters, wouldn't we have tried to attack you by now? We're not trying to get your trust for something, we're just looking for clues to help our problems. Sorry for getting you in the way."
> Monsters, even though she was talking to you... She's right, but still.
>_
-
Aya:
> Does this person sound like the Merry(?) we encountered earlier?
> Narrow our eyes and frown further.
> "Seija, wait. Something very fishy is going on here."
> Look back to Merry(?).
> "Young lady, your name wouldn't happen to be Merry, would it?"
-
Aya:
> Does this person sound like the Merry(?) we encountered earlier?
> Narrow our eyes and frown further.
> "Seija, wait. Something very fishy is going on here."
> Look back to Merry(?).
> "Young lady, your name wouldn't happen to be Merry, would it?"
Aya:
> Yes.
> The woman looks surprised for a moment, and thinks.
> "Merry's just a nickname. It's Maribel." She answers, hiding from view of the door a bit.
>_
-
Aya:
> Frown deeper.
> Look to Seija, then to Yukari, then back to Maribel, then back to Seija.
> While looking at Seija, point at Maribel with a slight flourish.
> "Either she's really good at acting innocent, or there's someone else running around pretending to be her. Someone demonstrably capable of retrieving the Princess from your frozen protection attempt."
> "I think you'd better produce any information about these humans you've been holding back. I don't say that as a threat, I say that as someone who met this potential imposter Merry and may very well have inadvertently caught trying to abduct your tiny girlfriend under the guise of rescuing her."
-
Aya:
> Frown deeper.
> Look to Seija, then to Yukari, then back to Maribel, then back to Seija.
> While looking at Seija, point at Maribel with a slight flourish.
> "Either she's really good at acting innocent, or there's someone else running around pretending to be her. Someone demonstrably capable of retrieving the Princess from your frozen protection attempt."
> "I think you'd better produce any information about these humans you've been holding back. I don't say that as a threat, I say that as someone who met this potential imposter Merry and may very well have inadvertently caught trying to abduct your tiny girlfriend under the guise of rescuing her."
Aya:
> Merry seems confused at what you're saying.
> "One moment, please. Of course, you're welcome to go about your day too." Seija says, closing the door.
> "Ah-" Merry seems to have something to say, but the door is shut.
> "Sumireko probably understands this the best. We might as well ask her. Shinmyoumaru?"
> "Yeah?" The inchling asks, still outside the room, and not even peeking in, it seems.
> "Can you wish for Sumireko to be here? I think it's important enough that we can deal with the mallet backfiring afterwards."
>_
-
Aya:
> Uncover Larva's eyes.
> Wind whisper to Ami: "You can look now."
Ami:
> Slowly uncover our eyes, peeking through our fingers to judge whether or not it's actually safe. If it is, fully uncover them.
Larva:
> Stare down into the abyss of Aya's chest with a worried look.
> "I'm sorry, Piece! I didn't mean to see the half-naked lady! It was an accident! I still wanna be dating you!"
Aya:
> Scoop Yukari back up with both arms and exit the room.
> "What do you make of all this, Lady Yakumo?"
-
Aya:
> Uncover Larva's eyes.
> Wind whisper to Ami: "You can look now."
Ami:
> Slowly uncover our eyes, peeking through our fingers to judge whether or not it's actually safe. If it is, fully uncover them.
Larva:
> Stare down into the abyss of Aya's chest with a worried look.
> "I'm sorry, Piece! I didn't mean to see the half-naked lady! It was an accident! I still wanna be dating you!"
Aya:
> Scoop Yukari back up with both arms and exit the room.
> "What do you make of all this, Lady Yakumo?"
Ami:
> You peek... Okay, not in that room anymore. Everyone's proper here. Even Aya.
Larva:
> You apologize, if Piece is somehow awake now...
Aya:
> "She seemed very similar. But also a bit different..." Yukari says.
> You exit, as the inchling heads in.
>_
-
Aya:
> Call back into the room.
> "Tenshi, you should probably come with us too, just in case. But whatever funny business you noticed is still important and I still want to hear it."
-
Aya:
> Call back into the room.
> "Tenshi, you should probably come with us too, just in case. But whatever funny business you noticed is still important and I still want to hear it."
Aya:
> "Hold on." Yukari speaks up. "Don't do anything with that miracle mallet yet. I might have an idea."
> With that, she hops out of your grasp, heading for the door.
> Tenshi makes way, though she doesn't leave the room. She still seems interested.
>_
-
Aya:
> Frown a bit.
> Position ourselves so we can see into the room, but don't actually enter.
> Is Tenshi looking at us, or is she now watching Yukari and not looking at us? If Tenshi is not looking at us, give Iku a wind order to try diving into our chest to see what it's like.
Iku:
> If we feel a compulsion to enter Aya's chest, humor it by walking over to her, floating above it, and then lowering ourselves all the way in.
-
Aya:
> Frown a bit.
> Position ourselves so we can see into the room, but don't actually enter.
> Is Tenshi looking at us, or is she now watching Yukari and not looking at us? If Tenshi is not looking at us, give Iku a wind order to try diving into our chest to see what it's like.
Iku:
> If we feel a compulsion to enter Aya's chest, humor it by walking over to her, floating above it, and then lowering ourselves all the way in.
Aya:
> You peek into the room.
> "Thanks for the support in getting in here. Even if it was a late choice." Tenshi frowns slightly, addressing you. "I mean, we're clearly not causing issues. Not like I'm gonna rush the person who's got that barrier up."
> Yukari opens the door.
> "Pardon me, miss Maribel?" She questions.
> Well, she's gotten clothed now, at least.
> "Good, you didn't run off. Yeah?" Merry questions.
> "Can you close this?" Yukari asks, creating a small gap.
> "You can just make those?!"
> "It's a tiny one. Can you close it?"
> "No..."
> "But you can see it." Yukari considers, to which Merry nods.
>_
-
Iku:
> Walk over enough that we can also see through the door without entering the room.
Aya:
> Frown a bit (but in lament rather than frustration) at Tenshi.
> "Sorry. I just...really didn't want to have to pick a side in that argument. I would have much rather talked things out."
> If Tenshi turns her attention to the room away from us, give Iku a wind order to try diving into our chest to see what it's like.
Iku:
> If we feel a compulsion to enter Aya's chest, humor it by floating above her and then lowering ourselves all the way in.
-
Iku:
> Walk over enough that we can also see through the door without entering the room.
Aya:
> Frown a bit (but in lament rather than frustration) at Tenshi.
> "Sorry. I just...really didn't want to have to pick a side in that argument. I would have much rather talked things out."
Iku:
> You peek over as well.
Aya:
> "We can apologize to whoever's room this is when we can actually go see them, right? What would waiting around have done for us?" Tenshi asks.
> "Are you familiar with other worlds? The possible existence of one's besides your own?" Yukari asks.
> "Yes. I know this is one... feels a bit like some nightmares I had."
> "Oh? Would you kindly share them with me? Or at least something of note from it?"
> "I'd rather not. Even now feels a bit like I'm dreaming."
> Yukari pauses to consider.
> "Is it winter in the dream?"
> "Somewhat... It feels out of place, though."
> "She'll probably manage to get that barrier down soon. Then we have to worry about Heaven again." Tenshi looks over to Iku.
>_
-
Larva:
> Lean toward our fellow passenger and whisper.
> "Hey, Miss, are you a hero too? Is that why you're riding around in Miss Cow Chariot Aya like me?"
Ami:
> Whisper back.
> "Uh, I wouldn't consider myself a hero, I don't think. That sounds way above my pay grade. I...kinda sorta got government-mandated to be Miss Aya's subordinate, or employee, or...something. I'm still getting used to it."
Iku:
> Nod.
> "Of course."
Aya:
> Wind whisper in Yukari's ear: "Maybe she'd be willing to share her secrets with you somewhere private? You might be able use your similar appearances to your advantage; if she thinks she's dreaming, she might be willing to trust a more mature version of herself."
> To Tenshi, normally: "I don't know, but it clearly meant a lot to them, so I was willing to respect that. But what's done is done. What exactly did you notice in there?"
-
Larva:
> Lean toward our fellow passenger and whisper.
> "Hey, Miss, are you a hero too? Is that why you're riding around in Miss Cow Chariot Aya like me?"
Ami:
> Whisper back.
> "Uh, I wouldn't consider myself a hero, I don't think. That sounds way above my pay grade. I...kinda sorta got government-mandated to be Miss Aya's subordinate, or employee, or...something. I'm still getting used to it."
Iku:
> Nod.
> "Of course."
Aya:
> Wind whisper in Yukari's ear: "Maybe she'd be willing to share her secrets with you somewhere private? You might be able use your similar appearances to your advantage; if she thinks she's dreaming, she might be willing to trust a more mature version of herself."
> To Tenshi, normally: "I don't know, but it clearly meant a lot to them, so I was willing to respect that. But what's done is done. What exactly did you notice in there?"
Ami:
> And yet, Suzaku's lying low instead of being out here... This feels a bit unfair.
Aya:
> "In Heaven? A bunch of humans. Like, a lot. They thought they were dead, and that I was some god. And if not, then an angel."
> "Did you perhaps see me, or that large girl?" Yukari gestures towards you.
> "Well... I remember someone that huge, at least... Unfortunately." She murmurs.
> "Oh?" Yukari seems intrigued. "Where did you go afterwards?"
> "Somewhere outdoors again. Then into somewhere indoors. Though I don't think it was a house... Mm..." Merry tries to recall. "A subway station, maybe?"
> "I believe I understand now. Thank you."
> "Huh?"
> "That Sumireko girl whose room this is, I believe, actually does something similar. She's from another world, but dreams of this one, and can even interact with it as if she were here in person. You might be daydr-"
> "Really? She can? Why didn't she mention such a thi-... Ah, I can guess why. I'd be in the same boat in not sharing." Merry speaks.
>_
-
Ami:
> Well, we can always duck down ourselves. And Suzaku did apparently almost die from getting to grab these, it's not that surprising that she'd enjoy them as much as she could.
> Hmm...maybe we should have tried possessing Aya too, just to see what it's like. We might have made her do something embarrassing. Guess that opportunity is lost now, though.
> Continue whispering: "What about you? Miss Aya seems to be putting a lot of trust in you, but I don't think I've seen you around our village before."
Larva:
> Continue whispering: "Oh, um, I got a calling in my head to go be a hero and rescue someone in a castle. I guess it was Miss Aya that made me think those things somehow. But she still can't keep herself from freezing, so I'm sticking around. Also my date is currently taking a nap in her chest, so I can't just leave them. I kinda want to join her, but I can't protect Miss Aya from in there, and duty calls..."
Ami:
> "Your date?"
Larva:
> Smile.
> "Yeah! Her name's Clownpiece, but I just call her Piece, like how she and other fairies just call me Larva. She's super pretty now! She got huge, uh, everything for some reason. Well, not huge huge like what we're in, but huge for a fairy. Got me beat by a country, that's for sure."
Ami:
> Compare our body to what we've seen of this Larva. Then imagine a fairy that's much more curvaceous than her. Lament accordingly if appropriate.
> A date, huh...
> Imagine a date with Suzaku. How does that sound?
---
Aya:
> "No, I meant- well, no, that's actually good to know about. Thanks for that info. But I meant here. What did you feel inside that room that made you so suspicious? And how does it relate to that barrier?"
> Give Iku a wind order to ask us if she can take a bit of a rest by sitting on our chest.
Iku:
> If we feel the impulse to do so: "Ah, Miss Shameimaru, forgive my objectification of you, but given your previous offers, would you be willing to let me get comfortable upon you?"
Aya:
> "Huh? Oh, yeah, sure."
Iku:
> Nod.
> Float up and gently lower ourselves so we're (hopefully comfortably) sitting on Aya's chest. Dip our legs into her cleavage to make positioning ourselves easier. (Also make sure to not sit on or kick the heads already sticking out.)
-
Ami:
> Well, we can always duck down ourselves. And Suzaku did apparently almost die from getting to grab these, it's not that surprising that she'd enjoy them as much as she could.
> Hmm...maybe we should have tried possessing Aya too, just to see what it's like. We might have made her do something embarrassing. Guess that opportunity is lost now, though.
> Continue whispering: "What about you? Miss Aya seems to be putting a lot of trust in you, but I don't think I've seen you around our village before."
Larva:
> Continue whispering: "Oh, um, I got a calling in my head to go be a hero and rescue someone in a castle. I guess it was Miss Aya that made me think those things somehow. But she still can't keep herself from freezing, so I'm sticking around. Also my date is currently taking a nap in her chest, so I can't just leave them. I kinda want to join her, but I can't protect Miss Aya from in there, and duty calls..."
Ami:
> "Your date?"
Larva:
> Smile.
> "Yeah! Her name's Clownpiece, but I just call her Piece, like how she and other fairies just call me Larva. She's super pretty now! She got huge, uh, everything for some reason. Well, not huge huge like what we're in, but huge for a fairy. Got me beat by a country, that's for sure."
Ami:
> Compare our body to what we've seen of this Larva. Then imagine a fairy that's much more curvaceous than her. Lament accordingly if appropriate.
> A date, huh...
> Imagine a date with Suzaku. How does that sound?
---
Aya:
> "No, I meant- well, no, that's actually good to know about. Thanks for that info. But I meant here. What did you feel inside that room that made you so suspicious? And how does it relate to that barrier?"
> Give Iku a wind order to ask us if she can take a bit of a rest by sitting on our chest.
Iku:
> If we feel the impulse to do so: "Ah, Miss Shameimaru, forgive my objectification of you, but given your previous offers, would you be willing to let me get comfortable upon you?"
Aya:
> "Huh? Oh, yeah, sure."
Iku:
> Nod.
> Float up and gently lower ourselves so we're (hopefully comfortably) sitting on Aya's chest. Dip our legs into her cleavage to make positioning ourselves easier. (Also make sure to not sit on or kick the heads already sticking out.)
Ami:
> She'd beat you out...
> You consider... Well, you're probably gonna be stuck together for longer now that Aya's got both of you... Unless Iizunamaru helps you out. Or Lord Tenma. You did work well together in that battle, too... But still, dating her this soon would be too hasty. Probably for her, too. Probably not a good idea with the current stuff going on, either.
> But you think she'd mostly be fine to hang out with. Maybe you wouldn't call it a date, but...
Aya:
> "That girl. She's likely the one who made that barrier. I could probably be wrong, since I hadn't checked more in depth, but we were told not to act stupid, and I know trying that would be trouble."
Iku:
> You rest on, and in, Aya's seat with the others there. It's pretty comfortable, especially with this cold around, even if you aren't freezing.
> "Hmph... I'll go check that barrier thing now, at least. I can't check her like I said, but I can to that." Tenshi leaves the room.
> "Speaking of, do you happen to know of any barriers, gaps, boundaries, shields, or other terms for something that is blocking us away from the rest of our world?"
> "Iii'm... Not sure." Merry answers Yukari.
>_
-
Ami:
> "That...sounds very impressive, yes."
Larva:
> "Yeah! A shame we can't check on her. I tried feeling around for her once, but couldn't find her."
Ami:
> "Hmm..."
> Reach around in Aya's chest for Suzaku.
Larva:
> Reach around in Aya's chest for Piece.
---
Aya:
> Do our best to ignore the sensations Ami and Larva are imarting on us.
> Look back and forth between Tenshi and the purpley-blondes in the room.
> "...Maybe Maribel's presence here at all is why there's a barrier? If she's daydreaming to get here, whatever process that entails might be throwing a barrier up to prevent her from wandering too far off."
Iku:
> Hmm...
> Try sliding ourselves further in, perhaps up to our hips, to see if it's warmer.
-
Ami:
> "That...sounds very impressive, yes."
Larva:
> "Yeah! A shame we can't check on her. I tried feeling around for her once, but couldn't find her."
Ami:
> "Hmm..."
> Reach around in Aya's chest for Suzaku.
Larva:
> Reach around in Aya's chest for Piece.
---
Aya:
> Do our best to ignore the sensations Ami and Larva are imarting on us.
> Look back and forth between Tenshi and the purpley-blondes in the room.
> "...Maybe Maribel's presence here at all is why there's a barrier? If she's daydreaming to get here, whatever process that entails might be throwing a barrier up to prevent her from wandering too far off."
Iku:
> Hmm...
> Try sliding ourselves further in, perhaps up to our hips, to see if it's warmer.
Ami Larva:
> You reach in, but you're not sure if you can tell which is which.
Iku:
> You sink in a bit more. Doesn't seem to be better.
Aya:
> Tenshi seems to be done here, as she pays your comment no mind...
>_
-
Ami:
> Are we able to grab onto anyone?
> If so: "...Well, I found someone, but I've no idea who it is."
> If not: "...Yeah, I can't find anyone..."
---
Aya:
> "What do you think, Lady Yakumo?"
> Give Iku a wind-order to slide the rest of the way in.
> Then, while her waist is still outside our body, blow a small focused gentle gust of wind straight upward from within the center of underneath her skirt, aimed at her body.
Iku:
> If we feel an impulse to do so, slide ourselves the rest of the way in. Maybe it'll be warmer fully inside...
-
Ami:
> Are we able to grab onto anyone?
> If so: "...Well, I found someone, but I've no idea who it is."
> If not: "...Yeah, I can't find anyone..."
---
Aya:
> "What do you think, Lady Yakumo?"
> Give Iku a wind-order to slide the rest of the way in.
> Then, while her waist is still outside our body, blow a small focused gentle gust of wind straight upward from within the center of underneath her skirt, aimed at her body.
Iku:
> If we feel an impulse to do so, slide ourselves the rest of the way in. Maybe it'll be warmer fully inside...
Ami:
> Yes.
Aya:
> "It sounds like you might also be roaming around our world, even though you're still awake over there." Yukari says. "You might not be able to help us then, if you can't notice enough, or plan what you're doing."
> "Sorry."
> "It's alright. We'll figure something out. Our lives aren't in danger or anything. You enjoy your morning, now."
> "I still want to know what's going on there, though." Maribel protests.
> You try, but you can't seem to get any wind to such a small area.
> Iku lowers herself in fully.
>_
-
Ami:
> "...Should I see who it is?"
Larva:
> "Mmm...maybe not. I guess I don't actually want to disturb Piece while she's sleeping...and the others might be sleeping too..."
Ami:
> Nod and let go.
---
Iku:
> How is it in here?
Aya:
> Okay, that's Tokiko, Utsuho, Suzaku, Piece, Iku, most of Ami, and most of Larva. How large are we now?
> Who else is outside the room with us?
> "That's up to the ladies of the castle, Maribel. Sorry."
-
Ami:
> "...Should I see who it is?"
Larva:
> "Mmm...maybe not. I guess I don't actually want to disturb Piece while she's sleeping...and the others might be sleeping too..."
Ami:
> Nod and let go.
---
Iku:
> How is it in here?
Aya:
> Okay, that's Tokiko, Utsuho, Suzaku, Piece, Iku, most of Ami, and most of Larva. How large are we now?
> Who else is outside the room with us?
> "That's up to the ladies of the castle, Maribel. Sorry."
Iku:
> You can't see anything. It was better just keeping your legs away from the cold. Maybe that's because you're wearing more on the rest of your body.
Aya:
> Well, getting through the door again will be a challenge... Thankfully, you're still outside of it.
> The Tsukumo sisters.
> "We're just trapped in this castle, as if the rest of our world was a different world we couldn't access anymore." Yukari throws an explanation.
> "Ah. Sorry."
> "It's fine. We'll manage." Yukari says.
> With nothing further, and Merry not stopping her again, Yukari closes the door.
>_
-
Larva:
> How are we feeling? Could we use a rest?
Ami:
> How are we feeling? Could we use a rest?
Iku:
> Try moving and feeling around some.
Aya:
> Wind whisper in both Tsukumo sisters' ears: "Hey, you two wanna ride around in my chest as well~?"
> Try giving the Tsukumo sisters' wind orders to take us up on our offer.
> Out loud, toward the bedroom: "Tenshi went off to investigate the barrier directly. Not sure how she plans on getting to it, but I imagine she has something up her sleeve. That being said, what do the rest of us do now?"
-
Larva:
> How are we feeling? Could we use a rest?
Ami:
> How are we feeling? Could we use a rest?
Iku:
> Try moving and feeling around some.
Aya:
> Wind whisper in both Tsukumo sisters' ears: "Hey, you two wanna ride around in my chest as well~?"
> Try giving the Tsukumo sisters' wind orders to take us up on our offer.
> Out loud, toward the bedroom: "Tenshi went off to investigate the barrier directly. Not sure how she plans on getting to it, but I imagine she has something up her sleeve. That being said, what do the rest of us do now?"
Larva:
> This should be your time to help solve the situation, not sit at the backseat again. You've had Aya steal your thunder enough. You didn't come here and save her just to be stuffed away.
Ami:
> Not really. You haven't done much. You don't want to get lazy. But it doesn't look like anyone needs you for anything either.
Iku:
> You don't think you can. It doesn't seem like you are.
Aya:
> "Really? After you didn't help Raiko and Seija? No thanks." Benben shakes her head.
> "I'd say go try the village if you want to collect more..." Yatsuhashi speaks.
> "Not sure. We are still stuck, after all." Yukari replies.
>_
-
Ami:
> Might as well dunk ourselves, then. Can't let Suzaku be the only one lazing about!
> Whisper to Larva: "I'm gonna join my partner. Good talkin' with you."
> Submerge ourselves fully.
Larva:
> Look up at our steed.
> "Hey, can we go back to the barrier too? I wanna study it more."
Iku:
> Can we feel our own body at all?
> Try getting back out of here.
Aya:
> Wind whisper in the Tsukumo's ears: "A shame, but understandable."
> Nod at Larva.
> "Sure."
> Look back into the room.
> "Anyone else want to come?"
-
Ami:
> Might as well dunk ourselves, then. Can't let Suzaku be the only one lazing about!
> Whisper to Larva: "I'm gonna join my partner. Good talkin' with you."
> Submerge ourselves fully.
Larva:
> Look up at our steed.
> "Hey, can we go back to the barrier too? I wanna study it more."
Iku:
> Can we feel our own body at all?
> Try getting back out of here.
Aya:
> Wind whisper in the Tsukumo's ears: "A shame, but understandable."
> Nod at Larva.
> "Sure."
> Look back into the room.
> "Anyone else want to come?"
Ami:
> You submerge.
Iku:
> You don't believe so... To either.
> Maybe this was a mistake...
Aya:
> "Not yet. I'm still busy here. You can go on ahead." Yukari says.
>_
-
Iku:
> Uh...
> ...huh.
> ...
> "Miss Shameimaru?"
Aya:
> "Alright."
> Head in the direction Tenshi went in, traveling at a pace that's not too fast but is very likely to catch up to her before she gets too far.
-
Iku:
> Uh...
> ...huh.
> ...
> "Miss Shameimaru?"
Aya:
> "Alright."
> Head in the direction Tenshi went in, traveling at a pace that's not too fast but is very likely to catch up to her before she gets too far.
Iku:
> You're not sure she heard...
Aya:
> You start for where Tenshi left off to.
> Given how it took her a bit to get back after Seija returned to the door first, you should be able to catch up without much speed.
>_
-
Iku:
> Well...persimmons.
> Guess we're stuck here until-
Aya:
> Pull Iku back out and place her back in her previous sitting position, with her legs still dangling into us.
> "Hey. We're gonna investigate the barrier again."
> Continue onward in our pursuit of that celestial.
Iku:
> "Oh. um, right. Yes, of course."
> Do a quick pat-down of ourselves to smooth out any wrinkles and make ourselves look slightly more presentable.
-
Iku:
> Well...persimmons.
> Guess we're stuck here until-
Aya:
> Pull Iku back out and place her back in her previous sitting position, with her legs still dangling into us.
> "Hey. We're gonna investigate the barrier again."
> Continue onward in our pursuit of that celestial.
Iku:
> "Oh. um, right. Yes, of course."
> Do a quick pat-down of ourselves to smooth out any wrinkles and make ourselves look slightly more presentable.
Iku:
> You pat yourself out. Being stuck like that isn't good... You'd rather be able to move about...
Aya:
> You continue.
> You make it outside, but Tenshi's not in immediate view.
> You hope she didn't try to fly when she doesn't have wings...
>_
-
Iku:
> Well, it might work as a relaxation chamber, maybe...one could probably fall asleep easily if one is devoid of all senses...
> ...Ponder what might happen if we went back in there with Tenshi. While holding each other's hands or making some similar contact, since presumably making no contact would result in more of the same.
Aya:
> Frown.
> "Crap."
> Search the winds for any moving beings.
> Also, blow a small focused gentle gust of wind from within the center of underneath Iku's skirt, aimed at her body between her legs.
-
Iku:
> Well, it might work as a relaxation chamber, maybe...one could probably fall asleep easily if one is devoid of all senses...
> ...Ponder what might happen if we went back in there with Tenshi. While holding each other's hands or making some similar contact, since presumably making no contact would result in more of the same.
Aya:
> Frown.
> "Crap."
> Search the winds for any moving beings.
> Also, blow a small focused gentle gust of wind from within the center of underneath Iku's skirt, aimed at her body between her legs.
Iku:
> You think so...
Aya:
> There doesn't seem to be anything floating around out here from what you feel. Did she go back in somewhere else? No way she could make it out.
> You blow a tiny gust below Iku, but her dress seems to flow with it, preventing itself from being upturned.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Hey, you wouldn't happen to know how to locate your ward, would you? I suddenly can't find her."
Iku:
> Do we have such a thing?
Larva:
> Can we sense that celestial anywhere?
Aya:
> Try the gentle gust again, but starting it already under her dress, and aimed at her body between her legs, similar to what we did to Boss earlier. The goal should be to impart a pleasant sensation on her, not blow her skirt up.
-
Aya:
> "Hey, you wouldn't happen to know how to locate your ward, would you? I suddenly can't find her."
Iku:
> Do we have such a thing?
Larva:
> Can we sense that celestial anywhere?
Aya:
> Try the gentle gust again, but starting it already under her dress, and aimed at her body between her legs, similar to what we did to Boss earlier. The goal should be to impart a pleasant sensation on her, not blow her skirt up.
Iku:
> You do not... this isn't good.
> There's a cold breeze along your legs, too. It's probably better to stay inside the castle for now, now that Tenshi isn't around to stop that chill.
Eternity:
> You can't feel her. Then again, you can't feel the people that were in the room either.
> No, two of them are still around. You think? You're having trouble feeling them.
> Are they too far? Did you get weaker? Was it just Clownpiece's energy making you better at this? Did they get sick?
>_
-
Iku:
> Shake our head.
> "I do not, sadly."
Larva:
> Frown.
> "I can't feel her either. I'm having trouble feeling people in general...Miss Aya, can you bring Piece back out? Try to be gentle so you don't wake her up."
Aya:
> Very gently retrieve Clownpiece, pulling just her upper body out.
-
Iku:
> Shake our head.
> "I do not, sadly."
Larva:
> Frown.
> "I can't feel her either. I'm having trouble feeling people in general...Miss Aya, can you bring Piece back out? Try to be gentle so you don't wake her up."
Aya:
> Very gently retrieve Clownpiece, pulling just her upper body out.
Aya:
> You retrieve the Hell Fairy.
>_
-
Iku:
> Mentally compare what we can see of this fairy's body to ourselves.
Aya:
> Does the fairy still seem to be asleep?
> If we are capable of the necessary level of fine control, direct a slight bit of gentle wind to blow behind any undergarments Iku may be wearing and across there. Hopefully we can at least wind-feel where the desired location is.
Larva:
> Do we feel torch energy from Piece's body? If so, absorb it into ourselves until we have all of it or we feel full again.
-
Iku:
> Mentally compare what we can see of this fairy's body to ourselves.
Aya:
> Does the fairy still seem to be asleep?
> If we are capable of the necessary level of fine control, direct a slight bit of gentle wind to blow behind any undergarments Iku may be wearing and across there. Hopefully we can at least wind-feel where the desired location is.
Larva:
> Do we feel torch energy from Piece's body? If so, absorb it into ourselves until we have all of it or we feel full again.
Iku:
> Jeez... They weren't kidding. She is big... You don't think this can be called a fairy.
Aya:
> Yes.
> You don't think you can do it that well... You aren't the wind itself after all. Probably the next best thing, though.
Larva:
> You don't feel much. Is it... sleeping while she sleeps? What's the word again...? Ah, dormant.
>_
-
Larva:
> Even if we don't feel much, absorb it into ourselves anyway.
Iku:
> So there are some sleeping in there...guess our bunch was right.
> Hmm...
> Quietly: "...When it comes time to return this young lady, please let me know. I wish to try something."
Aya:
> Nod.
> Quietly: "Sure thing."
> Can we lean Clownpiece in such a way that she'll remain sticking out of us while we use only one hand to balance her? If so, do so (without waking her up), and then place our free hand on Iku's backside.
-
Larva:
> Even if we don't feel much, absorb it into ourselves anyway.
Iku:
> So there are some sleeping in there...guess our bunch was right.
> Hmm...
> Quietly: "...When it comes time to return this young lady, please let me know. I wish to try something."
Aya:
> Nod.
> Quietly: "Sure thing."
> Can we lean Clownpiece in such a way that she'll remain sticking out of us while we use only one hand to balance her? If so, do so (without waking her up), and then place our free hand on Iku's backside.
Larva:
> You do so... done already.
Aya:
> You don't think so. Not with these others moving about
>_
-
Larva:
> "Okay, you can put her back now."
> Try sensing that celestial's presence now.
Aya:
> Nod and gently lower Clownpiece all the way back into us.
> Then place a free hand on Iku's backside.
-
Larva:
> "Okay, you can put her back now."
> Try sensing that celestial's presence now.
Aya:
> Nod and gently lower Clownpiece all the way back into us.
> Then place a free hand on Iku's backside.
Larva:
> You can feel more around... but not that blue haired girl.
Aya:
> You return Clownpiece, and idle your hands on Iku, not doing much.
>_
-
Iku:
> What's going on?
Larva:
> Are the people we feel the ones back in the castle?
-
Iku:
> What's going on?
Larva:
> Are the people we feel the ones back in the castle?
Iku:
> Someone's not watching where they touch...
Eternity:
> Yes.
Aya:
> You might be at a stop again... What else can be done if Iku and Tenshi didn't help much?
>_
-
Iku:
> Do we feel any sort of way about this non-watching of touching?
-
Iku:
> Do we feel any sort of way about this non-watching of touching?
Iku:
> You're against it. Especially given you're pretty sure you're nit the first subject to this. Aya's not someone you dislike, but you think she's acting too close in a situation like this.
>_
-
Larva:
> Frown a bit.
> "I can't find her. I still want to check the barrier again, but if none of us can sense her, a missing person case seems like it might be more important."
Aya:
> "I'll bring us down, in case she fell."
> Begin descending back down to the ground in search of Tenshi.
Iku:
> Give Aya a look with a raised eyebrow.
> "While you are doing so, it appears your hands may be idly wandering, Miss Shameimaru."
Aya:
> Put on the slightest of grins.
> "Nah, don't you worry, Lady Nagae, I'm keeping track of them just fine."
-
Larva:
> Frown a bit.
> "I can't find her. I still want to check the barrier again, but if none of us can sense her, a missing person case seems like it might be more important."
Aya:
> "I'll bring us down, in case she fell."
> Begin descending back down to the ground in search of Tenshi.
Iku:
> Give Aya a look with a raised eyebrow.
> "While you are doing so, it appears your hands may be idly wandering, Miss Shameimaru."
Aya:
> Put on the slightest of grins.
> "Nah, don't you worry, Lady Nagae, I'm keeping track of them just fine."
Aya:
> You start descending...
> And eventually reach what seems to be the barrier as well. You really are separated from the mountain.
> You feel wind nearby, though. As in, there must be an opening?
>_
-
Iku:
> Frown.
> "Then why has one of them wandered into my personal space?"
Aya:
> Speak casually and matter-of-factly: "Because you're one of the most beautiful people Gensokyo's ever seen. Any hand that thinks otherwise is pretty darn foolish, especially when you've been all over that hand's chest yourself."
> While speaking, look and feel around for the source of the wind.
Iku:
> Blink.
> Uh...what now?
-
Iku:
> Frown.
> "Then why has one of them wandered into my personal space?"
Aya:
> Speak casually and matter-of-factly: "Because you're one of the most beautiful people Gensokyo's ever seen. Any hand that thinks otherwise is pretty darn foolish, especially when you've been all over that hand's chest yourself."
> While speaking, look and feel around for the source of the wind.
Iku:
> Blink.
> Uh...what now?
Aya:
> You look around. There's a small area that looks like the mountain. Though it's getting smaller quickly, as if patching up.
> ...You can't fit in that.
Iku:
> You're pretty sure she's actually being true to her word.
> But this isn't the first time you've been called beautiful. You've turned down people that would actually give up things for you before, mostly humans while you were in the midst of something (and sometimes not having much time for such).
>_
-
Iku:
> She's also right in that we kind of have been more or less feeling her up for a while now. She invited both Tenshi and ourselves to do so, but still...though she didn't invite us to literally dive right into her there, and we did that anyway.
> Hrm. Maybe if-
Aya:
> Look suddenly panicked.
> "Crap! Sorry, Lady Nagae!"
> Beeline for the hole. Once we get to it, chuck Iku through it, and then reassess its size.
-
Iku:
> She's also right in that we kind of have been more or less feeling her up for a while now. She invited both Tenshi and ourselves to do so, but still...though she didn't invite us to literally dive right into her there, and we did that anyway.
> Hrm. Maybe if-
Aya:
> Look suddenly panicked.
> "Crap! Sorry, Lady Nagae!"
> Beeline for the hole. Once we get to it, chuck Iku through it, and then reassess its size.
Aya:
> You dive and toss Iku to the hole.
> ...
> She doesn't seem to make it through. Just hitting against the barrier.
Iku:
> That... could've been worse. The barrier or whatever isn't hard to bump against...
> There's a hole here. Too small for anyone to get through. Maybe a fairy. But given it's shrinking, maybe you'd need one of those even smaller ones. And it feels colder out there than out here. In here? Out here.
>_
-
Aya:
> strawberries.
> Could Larva fit through the hole?
> If not, try getting our hands into it and pulling it open wider. We're strong, we can do this!
-
Aya:
> strawberries.
> Could Larva fit through the hole?
> If not, try getting our hands into it and pulling it open wider. We're strong, we can do this!
Aya:
> Not the Larva you know now. Maybe the smaller one... Probably could've gotten here there at this distance.
> You try to pull the hole open, but it continues at it's pace.
>_
-
Aya:
> Tokiko's probably the smallest of us, then...could she fit through?
-
Aya:
> Tokiko's probably the smallest of us, then...could she fit through?
Aya:
> ...Maybe?
> Though, the cold...
>_
-
Aya:
> Crap, right, she wouldn't stand a chance...
> "Nrgh...help...me..."
> Can we feel anyone wind-attuned nearby through the hole?
Iku, Larva:
> Try also sticking our hands into the hole and pulling it open.
-
Aya:
> Crap, right, she wouldn't stand a chance...
> "Nrgh...help...me..."
> Can we feel anyone wind-attuned nearby through the hole?
Iku, Larva:
> Try also sticking our hands into the hole and pulling it open.
Aya:
> You do not.
Iku Eternity:
> You try to help pull the hole open, but it doesn't seem like you're even doing anything.
> Maybe Yukari could? It's a barrier, right?
> There's definitely not enough time to get her though...
>_
-
Larva:
> On an energy level, what does the barrier around the hole feel like?
-
Larva:
> On an energy level, what does the barrier around the hole feel like?
Larva:
> The same as the rest of the barrier. And a little like that other Yukari.
>_
-
Larva:
> Does it feel like energy we can manipulate our absorb at all?
-
Larva:
> Does it feel like energy we can manipulate our absorb at all?
Eternity:
> No. But Piece's does make you feel like you can do anything...
>_
-
Larva:
> Well, it's now or never, hero!
> Calling upon the power given to us by our date, try manipulating the energy of the barrier to open the hole wider.
-
Larva:
> Well, it's now or never, hero!
> Calling upon the power given to us by our date, try manipulating the energy of the barrier to open the hole wider.
Eternity:
> You...!
> Don't make any difference!
> You pull your hands away. You really don't want to end up losing them if it doesn't stop when it's too big for your hands.
>_
-
Larva:
> Before the hole closes entirely, can we feel anyone nearby on the other side?
-
Larva:
> Before the hole closes entirely, can we feel anyone nearby on the other side?
Larva:
> You don't.
>_
-
Larva:
> "No good!"
Iku:
> Pull our hands away.
Aya:
> Pull ours away.
> Gently scoop Iku up and set her sitting back down the way she was previously, complete with a hand on her backside.
> "...I think your ward just ditched you."
Iku:
> "...I think you might be correct..."
-
Larva:
> "No good!"
Iku:
> Pull our hands away.
Aya:
> Pull ours away.
> Gently scoop Iku up and set her sitting back down the way she was previously, complete with a hand on her backside.
> "...I think your ward just ditched you."
Iku:
> "...I think you might be correct..."
Aya:
> You stop. Though, you think that Iku was the one that usually followed Tenshi. How did she make the hole anyways, if it was her?
Iku:
> You stop, watching as the hole gets too small for anyone, and soon closes.
>_
-
Aya:
> If Iku is always following Tenshi, it seems a good bet that it was with the interest of keeping Tenshi from causing even more trouble than she already does.
> "How on Earth could she have done that, though...?"
> Begin gently rubbing Iku's backside?
Iku:
> Based on our experience so far and our knowledge of Tenshi's abilities, how might she have punched a hole in this barrier?
> What do we make of Aya's newest activity?
-
Aya:
> If Iku is always following Tenshi, it seems a good bet that it was with the interest of keeping Tenshi from causing even more trouble than she already does.
> "How on Earth could she have done that, though...?"
> Begin gently rubbing Iku's backside?
Iku:
> Based on our experience so far and our knowledge of Tenshi's abilities, how might she have punched a hole in this barrier?
> What do we make of Aya's newest activity?
Iku:
> She's making the most of a bad situation... But this is starting to get annoying. This isn't getting you more interested than you were before.
> You'd have to believe she used the Sword of Hisou. Unless she found something else, or learned something new.
>_
-
Iku:
> Frown.
> "Most likely her sword. Also, is that truly necessary?"
Aya:
> "No, but I do plenty of things that aren't truly necessary. You're welcome to return the gesture with what you're sitting on."
> Give Iku a wind order to gently rub our chest with a hand.
Iku:
> Does Aya's proposal sound appealing at all, or would we rather this sort of thing end here?
-
Iku:
> Frown.
> "Most likely her sword. Also, is that truly necessary?"
Aya:
> "No, but I do plenty of things that aren't truly necessary. You're welcome to return the gesture with what you're sitting on."
> Give Iku a wind order to gently rub our chest with a hand.
Iku:
> Does Aya's proposal sound appealing at all, or would we rather this sort of thing end here?
Iku:
> You feel a bit like you're being goaded into doing something... It's not hypnosis, but it feels like you should do it.
> You've gone with things a lot, but look where that's gotten you now... Should you just keep going with it, or try to go against it?
>_
-
Iku:
> ...Well, it's not like doing this specific thing would make our situation worse...right?
> Keep our frown up, but begin gently rubbing Aya's chest with a hand.
> "Be that as it may, while you have invited me to do certain things, I do not recall inviting you to do the same."
Aya:
> Continue rubbing Iku's backside.
> "I know. But you also haven't outright objected to it yet."
Iku:
> "That's-"
Larva:
> "Hey, um, not to interrupt your date or anything, but I thought I should tell you that this barrier feels like that other gap lady."
> Reach out a hand to touch the barrier and study it further.
Iku:
> Turn our frown to the fairy present, with a slight bit of fluster added.
> "Miss Shameimaru and I are not dating."
Aya:
> Grin and wink at Iku.
> "We certainly could be. I imagine the others wouldn't mind very much, they've had no problem with each other."
Iku:
> Give Aya an incredulous look.
> "Others?!"
Aya:
> Look to Larva.
> "Which other Lady Yakumo do you mean, Larva? The impostor that we first met, or the real one in the closest just a little bit ago?"
Larva:
> Which one does the barrier feel like?
-
Iku:
> ...Well, it's not like doing this specific thing would make our situation worse...right?
> Keep our frown up, but begin gently rubbing Aya's chest with a hand.
> "Be that as it may, while you have invited me to do certain things, I do not recall inviting you to do the same."
Aya:
> Continue rubbing Iku's backside.
> "I know. But you also haven't outright objected to it yet."
Iku:
> "That's-"
Larva:
> "Hey, um, not to interrupt your date or anything, but I thought I should tell you that this barrier feels like that other gap lady."
> Reach out a hand to touch the barrier and study it further.
Iku:
> Turn our frown to the fairy present, with a slight bit of fluster added.
> "Miss Shameimaru and I are not dating."
Aya:
> Grin and wink at Iku.
> "We certainly could be. I imagine the others wouldn't mind very much, they've had no problem with each other."
Iku:
> Give Aya an incredulous look.
> "Others?!"
Aya:
> Look to Larva.
> "Which other Lady Yakumo do you mean, Larva? The impostor that we first met, or the real one in the closest just a little bit ago?"
Larva:
> Which one does the barrier feel like?
Eternity:
> The... The one that... you don't know... Touching it doesn't help more.
>_
-
Eternity:
> Blink a few times.
> "...I...um..."
> Slowly adopt a sad look and pull our hand away."
> "...I don't know...I can't tell...what's going on...?"
Aya:
> Frown a bit.
> "Hrm, that's unfortunate. But don't sweat it, Larva, you're doing great. You've been able to discern things way out of my league."
> Give Larva's hair a loving tousle.
Larva:
> Aww...if only we could-
> Oh! Oh! The headpats! They've returned!
> Lean into our reward with a smile while letting our worries melt away. Gods, we should have started doing hero stuff a long time ago if this is what we get for it!
Aya:
> Look back to Iku while continuing the headpats and the rubbing.
> "Unless you suddenly have a way to tell Tenshi to get her ass back here, I think we're stuck again, and that we should probably report this to the castle-ites."
Iku:
> Nod while continuing our own rubbing.
> "That does seem to be the best course of action. Perhaps Miss Yakumo has learned something in the meantime?"
> How do the rubbings feel, both the one we're giving and the one we're receiving?
-
Eternity:
> Blink a few times.
> "...I...um..."
> Slowly adopt a sad look and pull our hand away."
> "...I don't know...I can't tell...what's going on...?"
Aya:
> Frown a bit.
> "Hrm, that's unfortunate. But don't sweat it, Larva, you're doing great. You've been able to discern things way out of my league."
> Give Larva's hair a loving tousle.
Larva:
> Aww...if only we could-
> Oh! Oh! The headpats! They've returned!
> Lean into our reward with a smile while letting our worries melt away. Gods, we should have started doing hero stuff a long time ago if this is what we get for it!
Aya:
> Look back to Iku while continuing the headpats and the rubbing.
> "Unless you suddenly have a way to tell Tenshi to get her ass back here, I think we're stuck again, and that we should probably report this to the castle-ites."
Iku:
> Nod while continuing our own rubbing.
> "That does seem to be the best course of action. Perhaps Miss Yakumo has learned something in the meantime?"
> How do the rubbings feel, both the one we're giving and the one we're receiving?
Aya:
> Iku seems content. Though she doesn't bring up any solutions on the Tenshi issue.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Alright, let's go."
> Head back toward the castle.
Iku:
> Begin rubbing Aya's chest with both hands, to see what she does.
Aya:
> If Iku starts using both hands, give her backside a light squeeze.
-
Aya:
> "Alright, let's go."
> Head back toward the castle.
Iku:
> Begin rubbing Aya's chest with both hands, to see what she does.
Aya:
> If Iku starts using both hands, give her backside a light squeeze.
Aya:
> You start back for the castle, with Iku at least letting her hands keep busy. Thus, you return the favor a bit.
>_
-
Aya:
> Smile genuinely at Iku.
-
Aya:
> Smile genuinely at Iku.
Aya:
> You don't think she can see you with her focus right now...
> "Seems like Tenshi left at some point." Yukari comments as you return. "Back to heaven, maybe? Why didn't you go with her? No, never mind, I see why."
>_
-
Aya:
> How far back did we get? All the way to Sumireko's pad? Or did Yukari greet us earlier than that?
> "We'd like to follow her, believe me. But the fact that she was able to get through at all is encouraging, I'd say."
Larva:
> "I checked the barrier, and its energies definitely feel related to that other you. Uh, I couldn't tell if it was the real other you or the fake other you...but it was definitely the other you!"
Aya:
> Give Iku's backside a couple of squeezes while Larva speaks, and then resume rubbing.
Iku:
> If we can get enough of a grip to do so, return the squeeze favor with both of our hands. If not, simply pat gently with both hands a couple of times, and then resume rubbing.
-
Aya:
> How far back did we get? All the way to Sumireko's pad? Or did Yukari greet us earlier than that?
> "We'd like to follow her, believe me. But the fact that she was able to get through at all is encouraging, I'd say."
Larva:
> "I checked the barrier, and its energies definitely feel related to that other you. Uh, I couldn't tell if it was the real other you or the fake other you...but it was definitely the other you!"
Aya:
> Give Iku's backside a couple of squeezes while Larva speaks, and then resume rubbing.
Iku:
> If we can get enough of a grip to do so, return the squeeze favor with both of our hands. If not, simply pat gently with both hands a couple of times, and then resume rubbing.
Aya:
> She's met you at the exterior of the castle.
> "She got through but I couldn't. Hmm, how unfortunate. Well, at least one of us did..."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Should we check with Maribel again, given what Larva found? Or have you found more information yourself?"
> Move the rubbing hand under Iku's skirt and continue rubbing her backside once there. Check her reaction to this development.
-
Aya:
> "Should we check with Maribel again, given what Larva found? Or have you found more information yourself?"
> Move the rubbing hand under Iku's skirt and continue rubbing her backside once there. Check her reaction to this development.
Aya:
> "Maribel won't be of much help to us anymore. It's not like we can go make her other self change her tactics. And she doesn't seem able to herself either.
> Iku seems to take a step up as you do, with your top.
>_
-
Aya:
> Are we at least still decent?
> "So, like, physically carrying her up to the barrier and making her touch it wouldn't do anything?"
-
Aya:
> Are we at least still decent?
> "So, like, physically carrying her up to the barrier and making her touch it wouldn't do anything?"
Aya:
> Yes.
> "Trying to take her out of where she is would probably be a poor idea."
>_
-
Aya:
> Squeeze.
> "In terms of making Seija or Sumireko mad, or something more fundamentally catastrophic than that?"
-
Aya:
> Squeeze.
> "In terms of making Seija or Sumireko mad, or something more fundamentally catastrophic than that?"
Aya:
> "Yes." Yukari answers. You suppose, to both.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Crimony."
> Adopt a thinking expression.
> "...Hey, Larva? Would you mind covering your ears for a moment? I don't want to dunk you again, but I need to ask Lady Yakumo something a bit private."
Larva:
> "Oh, um, I guess..."
> Cover our ears with our hands.
Aya:
> Look back to Yukari.
> "...So, just to double-check my suspicions...why did you ask me to open that door, instead of simply gapping your way in there yourself?"
-
Aya:
> "Crimony."
> Adopt a thinking expression.
> "...Hey, Larva? Would you mind covering your ears for a moment? I don't want to dunk you again, but I need to ask Lady Yakumo something a bit private."
Larva:
> "Oh, um, I guess..."
> Cover our ears with our hands.
Aya:
> Look back to Yukari.
> "...So, just to double-check my suspicions...why did you ask me to open that door, instead of simply gapping your way in there yourself?"
Aya:
> "That's the outside world. Given Seija's insistence that it's dangerous, and what she said about Sumireko-"
> "It might be the actual reality to our fantasy here in Gensokyo." Seija adds, coming into view. "Like I said, she seemed like she could do something about what's fantasy and what's reality, but isn't good at it, or doesn't know enough in the first place."
> "At least until I said I didn't understand her well." Yukari crosses her arms. "With what else she said, we're pretty much all the kind of fantasy that is more of a "thought" than "something unbelievable" to her. Who's to say we won't just cease to exist if we tried to go into there?"
> "Well, it doesn't happen with the outside world we know." Seija argues. "But given this isn't even the Gensokyo we know anymore, I can see why it's not worth the risk."
> "If she can do what you said she could, then I take it this "barrier" is just the end of what's our world now. This is all we have in our reality." Yukari considers. "That's my guess, given it explains why there's nowhere that my gaps lead to. Though I wonder about the rest of Gensokyo. And how Tenshi got through..."
> "Tenshi got through?" Seija questions.
> "Probably has to do with her sword."
>_
-
Aya:
> Let our eye twitch, but do our best to maintain a positive expression.
> "Oh. That's a lot different that what I was thinking."
> Uncover Larva's ears. Put one hand back on Iku's backside under her skirt and resume rubbing.
> "In that case, if you need an advance scout to test the dangers of the Outside World waters, I'm gladly do it. I don't mind taking the risk as long as I drop all of my passengers off here first."
> Squeeze Iku again.
-
Aya:
> Let our eye twitch, but do our best to maintain a positive expression.
> "Oh. That's a lot different that what I was thinking."
> Uncover Larva's ears. Put one hand back on Iku's backside under her skirt and resume rubbing.
> "In that case, if you need an advance scout to test the dangers of the Outside World waters, I'm gladly do it. I don't mind taking the risk as long as I drop all of my passengers off here first."
> Squeeze Iku again.
Aya:
> "Did you not hear a thing?" Seija questions. "You wanna die?"
>_
-
Aya:
> "I don't, and I understand why others wouldn't want to risk it themselves. But considering all factors, to me, the risk is worth it."
-
Aya:
> "I don't, and I understand why others wouldn't want to risk it themselves. But considering all factors, to me, the risk is worth it."
Aya:
> "Like what? Name some of the factors." Seija says.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Well, there's two easy ones. One is that we've been ditched by the one person we had capable of punching a hole in the barrier."
Iku:
> Sigh in resignation. She's not wrong...
Aya:
> "The other is...well, assuming I don't get instantly vaporized by trying to step outside, this is a chance to scope what the Outside World is like, even if only for just a brief moment before getting to work on getting everyone else out of here. I'd be betraying journalism as a calling if I didn't try to take advantage of an opportunity like that!"
-
Aya:
> "Well, there's two easy ones. One is that we've been ditched by the one person we had capable of punching a hole in the barrier."
Iku:
> Sigh in resignation. She's not wrong...
Aya:
> "The other is...well, assuming I don't get instantly vaporized by trying to step outside, this is a chance to scope what the Outside World is like, even if only for just a brief moment before getting to work on getting everyone else out of here. I'd be betraying journalism as a calling if I didn't try to take advantage of an opportunity like that!"
Aya:
> "Thought as much..." Seija shrugs. "Well, haven't you done the most for Gensokyo so far during this? Shouldn't one of us go instead?"
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh, you needn't worry about that. However much my disappearance may affect Gensokyo's recovery chances in the immediate, it'll all be okay long-term. Hata can do most things I can do, Suzaku and Ami can continue my paper's legacy, and we have a brand-spankin'-new hero right here blossoming before our very eyes."
> Give Larva some more headpats.
> "So unless we have someone else who stands a much better chance of resisting theoretical vaporization, me going is fine."
-
Aya:
> "Oh, you needn't worry about that. However much my disappearance may affect Gensokyo's recovery chances in the immediate, it'll all be okay long-term. Hata can do most things I can do, Suzaku and Ami can continue my paper's legacy, and we have a brand-spankin'-new hero right here blossoming before our very eyes."
> Give Larva some more headpats.
> "So unless we have someone else who stands a much better chance of resisting vaporization, me going is fine."
Aya:
> "Well, given Maribel there is a tiny bit similar to me-"
> "Yeah, something bad might happen if you try. I've got no one not prepared for me vanishing. Everyone here should be ready for if I ever turn up dead or missing." Seija reasons. "So-"
> "Success rate of finding something to help us or Gensokyo?" Yukari asks.
> "I can do one better and make such." Seija holds up the Mallet replica.
>_
-
Aya:
> Grin just a little bit.
> "Ooh, you gonna make a second me? Now that might be the one disaster Gensokyo can't recover from."
> Squeeze Iku again. Does she seem to be enjoying it?
> If she does, slip our under her undergarments so we are feeling directly and resume rubbing.
-
Aya:
> Grin just a little bit.
> "Ooh, you gonna make a second me? Now that might be the one disaster Gensokyo can't recover from."
> Squeeze Iku again. Does she seem to be enjoying it?
> If she does, slip our under her undergarments so we are feeling directly and resume rubbing.
Aya:
> She does.
> Once again, despite the others around, your escalation has Iku escalate her own on you.
> "You're surely lending all of Gensokyo a hand huh?" Seija questions.
> "Well, we could go." Raiko speaks.
> "Take your time..." Yukari speaks.
>_
-
Aya:
> Give a mock frown at Seija.
> "Come on, now. If you need to do a thing with your mallet, at least let me have this while you're doing it. It'll be a nice last memory in case I eat it."
> Raise an eyebrow with the grin.
> "Or I could do it for you too, if that's what you want."
> Stop rubbing Iku anyway.
-
Aya:
> Give a mock frown at Seija.
> "Come on, now. If you need to do a thing with your mallet, at least let me have this while you're doing it. It'll be a nice last memory in case I eat it."
> Raise an eyebrow with the grin.
> "Or I could do it for you too, if that's what you want."
> Stop rubbing Iku anyway.
> "Well, we're stuck at the Shining Needle Castle... maybe having you as a guide around it while we wait should be better than not." Raiko says.
> "And who will stop idiots from trying to barge in?" Benben asks.
> "No one else is around that would..." Yatsuhashi says.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Gravity and the barrier would stop them. It's fine, it's fine. Let's just do this."
> Use our Larva hand to gesture at the Mallet replica.
-
Aya:
> "Gravity and the barrier would stop them. It's fine, it's fine. Let's just do this."
> Use our Larva hand to gesture at the Mallet replica.
Aya:
> "Do what? Smash? The Mallet replica doesn't make these sort of things. I do." Seija explains.
>_
-
Aya:
> Blink.
> "...Then why did you say you were going to make something and then pull it out?"
-
Aya:
> Blink.
> "...Then why did you say you were going to make something and then pull it out?"
Aya:
> "Because I made this. It's an example of me making something."
> "Why don't you make something for her, then let her go, Miss Amanojaku?" Yukari questions.
> "Like what?"
> "Something that has to do with that world. Go see what you can make."
>_
-
Aya:
> ...Did we know that Seija could just...make things?
> "Huh..."
> Adopt a thinking expression.
> "...Maybe one of those space suits Princess Houraisan has? Those seem pretty protective..."
-
Aya:
> ...Did we know that Seija could just...make things?
> "Huh..."
> Adopt a thinking expression.
> "...Maybe one of those space suits Princess Houraisan has? Those seem pretty protective..."
Aya:
> You believe so. She does have a camera that works a little like your danmaku recording one.
> "You'll stick out like that out there."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Mmm, I suppose that's true. I wouldn't want to draw too much attention..."
> Give our wings a light flap.
> "Well, I have to admit that I'm no expert on the Outside World, so beyond that suit, I don't know that I'll have any good suggestions..."
-
Aya:
> "Mmm, I suppose that's true. I wouldn't want to draw too much attention..."
> Give our wings a light flap.
> "Well, I have to admit that I'm no expert on the Outside World, so beyond that suit, I don't know that I'll have any good suggestions..."
Aya:
> "Well, what do you like the most about yourself? Or, your skills, at least." Seija heads in, likely for the room.
>_
-
Aya:
> Follow her in, but keep a respectful distance. (Give Iku a single squeeze on the way in.)
> "Oh, that's a rather deep question. Mmm...probably my speed and agility."
-
Aya:
> Follow her in, but keep a respectful distance. (Give Iku a single squeeze on the way in.)
> "Oh, that's a rather deep question. Mmm...probably my speed and agility."
Aya:
> You follow, continuing to enjoy Iku's company.
> "Not that bird control thing?" Seija asks.
>_
-
Aya:
> Has Iku said or expressed anything to us since she started returning these gestures? If not, this is getting kind of weird...
> "Like I said, it's a rather deep question. I could fill out a Top 10 list of things I love about myself in a snap. But if I have to pick number 1...I haven't had a whole lot of time to really digest everything I learned about myself and my abilities because of the mallet. On the other hand, being the fastest in Gensokyo has been my calling card for...centuries, at least. Probably millennia."
-
Aya:
> Has Iku said or expressed anything to us since she started returning these gestures? If not, this is getting kind of weird...
> "Like I said, it's a rather deep question. I could fill out a Top 10 list of things I love about myself in a snap. But if I have to pick number 1...I haven't had a whole lot of time to really digest everything I learned about myself and my abilities because of the mallet. On the other hand, being the fastest in Gensokyo has been my calling card for...centuries, at least. Probably millennia."
Aya:
> She has. You've seen her following the conversations, unless those head turns were mocking listening.
> "Sakuya's faster." Seija says. Opening Sumireko's door again.
>_
-
Aya:
> Does Iku seem to be enjoying what we're doing to her, based on her expressions? Or does she seem more like she's just tolerating it?
> Stay outside the room, but watch inside.
> Gently squeeze Iku again.
> "That's different."
-
Aya:
> Does Iku seem to be enjoying what we're doing to her, based on her expressions? Or does she seem more like she's just tolerating it?
> Stay outside the room, but watch inside.
> Gently squeeze Iku again.
> "That's different."
Aya:
> More of the former than the latter.
> "Is it so different, though? Maybe not enough." Seija opens the other door again.
> No one is present on the other side.
> "Well whatever, get in there and see what you can do."
> "Not going to make something first?" Yukari asks.
> "What's the use if she dies immediately? If she comes back I'll do it."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Well, okay, give me one moment."
> Set Iku down on her own two feet.
> Then pull Larva out and set her on her own two feet.
> Then do the same for Ami, Suzaku, Tokiko, and Utsuho. (Put back anyone that's sleeping.)
> "Hey, Bird Squad. Uh, plus Butterfly Bird and Oarfish Bird. Honorary birds. Long story short, we're trapped in this castle's area by an impassible barrier. I'm going to the Outside World to hopefully find a solution...but there's a non-trivial possibility I'll get straight-up vaporized in the process. We just don't know for sure. So...anyone that wants to keep riding with me can keep riding, and anyone who wants to stay here can stay here, no judgments."
Ami:
> "Uh..."
> Look to Suzaku with a slightly concerned expression.
Larva:
> Keep silent for the time being.
-
Aya:
> "Well, okay, give me one moment."
> Set Iku down on her own two feet.
> Then pull Larva out and set her on her own two feet.
> Then do the same for Ami, Suzaku, Tokiko, and Utsuho. (Put back anyone that's sleeping.)
> "Hey, Bird Squad. Uh, plus Butterfly Bird and Oarfish Bird. Honorary birds. Long story short, we're trapped in this castle's area by an impassible barrier. I'm going to the Outside World to hopefully find a solution...but there's a non-trivial possibility I'll get straight-up vaporized in the process. We just don't know for sure. So...anyone that wants to keep riding with me can keep riding, and anyone who wants to stay here can stay here, no judgments."
Ami:
> "Uh..."
> Look to Suzaku with a slightly concerned expression.
Larva:
> Keep silent for the time being.
Aya:
> You start setting everyone out, aside from Clownpiece.
> "Vaporized?" Suzaku questions in surprise.
> "Well, there were more humans in heaven. I doubt you'll be in any major trouble." Iku comments. "Then again, this doesn't seem like the outside world everyone mentions."
> "It's different." Yukari says.
> "And dangerous. There's someone there that can probably mess with reality and fantasy." Seija says. "No guarantee."
> "Actually, have you or Sumireko actually tried to go through before?" Yukari asks.
> "Not that I know of no. Sumireko hasn't mentioned trying yet, either." Seija responds.
>_
-
Aya:
> Nod.
> "All the more reason for me to go, then. Someone has to be first, after all."
-
Aya:
> Nod.
> "All the more reason for me to go, then. Someone has to be first, after all."
Aya:
> "I... could go. Everyone looks like they're trying hard, and I haven't-"
> "This isn't about contribution." Seija interrupts Tokiko. "Most of us have settled on Aya going."
> "I'll do it instead!" Suzaku still speaks up, even though Seija just said they decided already, rushing for the doorway
>_
-
Ami:
> Look wildly back and forth between Aya and Suzaku with a shocked expression.
Aya:
> Take on an authoritative tone.
> "Suzaku. Stop."
-
Ami:
> Look wildly back and forth between Aya and Suzaku with a shocked expression.
Aya:
> Take on an authoritative tone.
> "Suzaku. Stop."
Aya:
> You order Suzaku to stop.
> She stops on a dime.
> "Why are you stopping me?"
> "Looks like you have people that aren't ready for you to risk this." Seija crosses her arms. "I guess we have to sit here and wait for you to resolve it with all of them?"
>_
-
Aya:
> Glance over to Seija.
> "It's fine."
> Look back to Suzaku.
> "Because you're not going off on your own like that."
> Walk into the room up to Suzaku.
> "You can go if you want, but we're going together."
Ami:
> Rush into the bedroom after Miss Aya.
> "And me! I can't let you two leave me behind, I'd feel horrible about it forever if something happened."
Aya:
> Smile a bit.
> Gently hug our two subordinates to our sides, one arm for each.
-
Aya:
> Glance over to Seija.
> "It's fine."
> Look back to Suzaku.
> "Because you're not going off on your own like that."
> Walk into the room up to Suzaku.
> "You can go if you want, but we're going together."
Ami:
> Rush into the bedroom after Miss Aya.
> "And me! I can't let you two leave me behind, I'd feel horrible about it forever if something happened."
Aya:
> Smile a bit.
> Gently hug our two subordinates to our sides, one arm for each.
Aya:
> "Are we just dissipating our entire force? Just like this?" Suzaku questions.
> "Just hurry up. Who knows knows the rest of Gensokyo is in." Seija gestures for you to get going.
>_
-
Aya:
> "It'll be fine. Just loads yourselves up, you two."
> Let go of Suzaku and Ami and give them wind orders to dive all the way back into our chest.
Ami:
> Get in a proper position, and then stuff ourselves back into Miss Aya's chest. If we see Suzaku doing the same, grab her hand in ours and hold onto it all the way in.
Aya:
> Look back to Tokiko, Utsuho, Larva, and Iku.
> "Last call, ladies."
Larva:
> "Wait! Get Piece's hand out for me!"
> Run in toward our noble steed.
Aya:
> Look curious, but wordlessly retrieve one of Piece's hands.
Piece:
> Climb up onto our noble steed's chest and point a finger in her face.
> "Don't die, you hear me? That's an order."
> Grab Piece's hand and dunk ourselves all the way back into our noble steed's chest, holding Piece's hand the whole way.
-
Aya:
> "It'll be fine. Just loads yourselves up, you two."
> Let go of Suzaku and Ami and give them wind orders to dive all the way back into our chest.
Ami:
> Get in a proper position, and then stuff ourselves back into Miss Aya's chest. If we see Suzaku doing the same, grab her hand in ours and hold onto it all the way in.
Aya:
> Look back to Tokiko, Utsuho, Larva, and Iku.
> "Last call, ladies."
Larva:
> "Wait! Get Piece's hand out for me!"
> Run in toward our noble steed.
Aya:
> Look curious, but wordlessly retrieve one of Piece's hands.
Piece:
> Climb up onto our noble steed's chest and point a finger in her face.
> "Don't die, you hear me? That's an order."
> Grab Piece's hand and dunk ourselves all the way back into our noble steed's chest, holding Piece's hand the whole way.
Aya:
> You reequip and ready to go.
> No one else seems to have any objections.
> Seija looks like she might comment, but hasn't spoken yet.
>_
-
Aya:
> Give Tokiko, Utsuho, and Iku wind orders to dive into our chest if they intend to go with us and to instead bid us farewell if they do not intend to go with us.
> Give the three of them a moment to do whatever they are going to do. (If Utsuho and/or Iku dive in, quickly squeeze their chests and butts on their way(s) in.)
> Then give everyone staying behind a quick wave.
> "Best of luck to all of us."
> Brace ourselves and head through the door to the Outside World.
-
Aya:
> Give Tokiko, Utsuho, and Iku wind orders to dive into our chest if they intend to go with us and to instead bid us farewell if they do not intend to go with us.
> Give the three of them a moment to do whatever they are going to do. (If Utsuho and/or Iku dive in, quickly squeeze their chests and butts on their way(s) in.)
> Then give everyone staying behind a quick wave.
> "Best of luck to all of us."
> Brace ourselves and head through the door to the Outside World.
Aya:
> Seems everyone's ready to stay or go.
> You wave off.
> And head thro-
> ...
> The... it's solid?
> Even though you can see outside, you don't reach out into it?
>_
-
Aya:
> Did any of Tokiko, Utsuho, and Iku stuff themselves into our chest?
> "...Huh?"
> We're not stuck on the size of our chest, are we?
> Push harder to get through the door frame.
-
Aya:
> Did any of Tokiko, Utsuho, and Iku stuff themselves into our chest?
> "...Huh?"
> We're not stuck on the size of our chest, are we?
> Push harder to get through the door frame.
Aya:
> They did not.
> The furthest part of it isn't even going through in the first place, so you don't think it's that.
> You push harder, but it's like a wall...
> Seija approaches and tries to put her hand through, only placing it against the doorway like the wall you've been stuck with.
> "Great. So this plan won't even work either." She frowns.
> "Why? Are you hesitant on going?" Tokiko asks, approaching.
> "Maybe they're actually scared?" Okuu considers.
> "Try it yourself and see. We can't get through." Yukari sighs a bit.
>_
-
Aya:
> Look to Seija.
> "Can you make something that can get us through, maybe?"
-
Aya:
> Look to Seija.
> "Can you make something that can get us through, maybe?"
Aya:
> "I'd have done that for the barrier in the first place if I could." Seija says.
> Utsuho tries to peek through the doorway, but smacks into it as if it were a wall as well.
> "I-Its fake?" She questions.
>_
-
Larva:
> Can we still feel Piece in here?
Ami:
> Can we still feel Suzaku in here?
Aya:
> Look to Yukari.
> "Does it feel the same as the barrier around the castle to you?"
-
Larva:
> Can we still feel Piece in here?
Ami:
> Can we still feel Suzaku in here?
Aya:
> Look to Yukari.
> "Does it feel the same as the barrier around the castle to you?"
Larva:
> Yes.
Ami:
> You don't feel much of anything being completely inside like this...
Aya:
> Yukari shakes her head.
> Tokiko tries as well. Like Okuu and yourself, she bump-
> No, wait. She's through?
>_
-
Aya:
> Blink.
> "...Uh."
> Try reaching toward Tokiko.
-
Aya:
> Blink.
> "...Uh."
> Try reaching toward Tokiko.
Aya:
> You reach, but are stopped by the wall-like doorway still.
> "It wasn't blocked at all." Tokiko gets up. "This isn't the time to lie and joke, I think." She looks around.
> "So how did she get through?" Seija questions.
> "Not sure. It could be a variety of things." Iku considers.
> "Uh... so now what?" Tokiko looks around more, though seems a bit worried.
>_
-
Aya:
> Look to Tokiko.
> "Grab my hand and pull me in with you."
-
Aya:
> Look to Tokiko.
> "Grab my hand and pull me in with you."
Aya:
> She doesn't respond.
> "Hello?" She questions, looking up, then back towards you.
> She places her hands on the doorway, but doesn't come back though.
> "Uh oh..." She looks around again.
> "Hm. Is it one way?" Yukari considers. "That Maribel did say she could see things like my boundaries and other worlds."
>_
-
Aya:
> Frown.
> Try blowing a breeze through the doorway from our side to Tokiko's.
-
Aya:
> Frown.
> Try blowing a breeze through the doorway from our side to Tokiko's.
Aya:
> You try...
> Nothing seems to give evidence that it reached the other side.
>_
-
Aya:
> Hold our hands out toward Tokiko, indicating to her to stay where she is.
> Pull the upper half of Larva out.
> "Hey, hero. Can you sense anything from the barrier in the doorway?"
Larva:
> "Huh? Uhh..."
> What do we feel, if anything, from the doorway?
> Can we feel the person beyond it?
-
Aya:
> Hold our hands out toward Tokiko, indicating to her to stay where she is.
> Pull the upper half of Larva out.
> "Hey, hero. Can you sense anything from the barrier in the doorway?"
Larva:
> "Huh? Uhh..."
> What do we feel, if anything, from the doorway?
> Can we feel the person beyond it?
Aya:
> You gesture to Tokiko and pull Larva out partway.
Larva:
> You don't notice anything much.
> You do not feel the person on the other side.
> "I... guess I look for a way to stop us from being trapped, then..." Tokiko decides, starting out of the room.
>_
-
Larva:
> Try to fly through the doorway.
-
Larva:
> Try to fly through the doorway.
Eternity:
> You hop out and try to fly through the doorway.
> But it seems to be solid. You can't get through like Tokiko did.
>_
-
Aya:
> Pull out Suzaku and Ami.
> "Slight change of plans, you two. We're all being blocked except Tokiko. Can you try to get through?"
Ami:
> "Uh, okay..."
> Land on the ground and try to go through the doorway.
-
Aya:
> Pull out Suzaku and Ami.
> "Slight change of plans, you two. We're all being blocked except Tokiko. Can you try to get through?"
Ami:
> "Uh, okay..."
> Land on the ground and try to go through the doorway.
Aya:
> You call out your currently unpaid employees.
Ami:
> You try...
> And actually make it through.
> "Huh? Where'd you come from?" Little bird questions.
>_
-
Ami:
> "The room in the castle we were just in."
> Point back behind ourselves, and then look back there.
-
Ami:
> "The room in the castle we were just in."
> Point back behind ourselves, and then look back there.
Ami:
> It's just a wall.
> "That's not where we came from. I think. It mustve been higher. Or behind something..." Little Bird ensures.
Aya:
> "You stopped me before. I'm not going to now." Suzaku says.
>_
-
Aya:
> Frown.
> "I told you, plans changed. I can't actually get through like I wanted to, so I want you two to go. Looks like Ami was successful, at least."
Ami:
> Look shocked.
> "Huh? What?"
> Knock on the wall in a mild panic.
> "Miss Aya? Suzaku? Where did you go? Don't leave me here alone!"
-
Aya:
> Frown.
> "I told you, plans changed. I can't actually get through like I wanted to, so I want you two to go. Looks like Ami was successful, at least."
Ami:
> Look shocked.
> "Huh? What?"
> Knock on the wall in a mild panic.
> "Miss Aya? Suzaku? Where did you go? Don't leave me here alone!"
Aya:
> "Well she hasn't come back and said the coast is clear or anything. You'd be sending me to die, you know." Suzaku argues. "I don't think I really want to, anymore."
Ami:
> You knock on the wall. No answer.
> "I'm here..." Little Bird says. "Uh, they'll probably figure out something to do in there. We might as well look for a solution to their problem while we're here."
>_
-
Aya:
> Can we still see Ami?
-
Aya:
> Can we still see Ami?
Aya:
> Yes. Given her gestures, it looks like the other side locked her out?
>_
-
Aya:
> Can we hear what Ami is saying?
> Gesture to Ami while looking at Suzaku.
> "It sure looks like she's trying to do that, don't you think?"
> Then float up to the door and try banging on the barrier where Ami is knocking, in the hopes of getting her attention.
Ami:
> Continue knocking on the wall while looking back at Little Bird.
> "Uh, sorry, I didn't mean to exclude you. But, honestly, I only worked up the courage to do this because Suzaku and Miss Aya wanted to do it. Though I guess neither of us disintegrated if we're talking to each other."
> Look back to the wall quickly, then back to Little Bird.
> "I think this is where we came through, though. At the very least, I could see you on this side while I was still on that side. But maybe there's a different way to get back through? ...You're probably right that our best bet is to try to solve the overall problem on this end, though."
-
Aya:
> Can we hear what Ami is saying?
> Gesture to Ami while looking at Suzaku.
> "It sure looks like she's trying to do that, don't you think?"
> Then float up to the door and try banging on the barrier where Ami is knocking, in the hopes of getting her attention.
Ami:
> Continue knocking on the wall while looking back at Little Bird.
> "Uh, sorry, I didn't mean to exclude you. But, honestly, I only worked up the courage to do this because Suzaku and Miss Aya wanted to do it. Though I guess neither of us disintegrated if we're talking to each other."
> Look back to the wall quickly, then back to Little Bird.
> "I think this is where we came through, though. At the very least, I could see you on this side while I was still on that side. But maybe there's a different way to get back through? ...You're probably right that our best bet is to try to solve the overall problem on this end, though."
Aya:
> Yes.
> You knock back. Neither seem to react to it.
> "I'll at least check..." Suzaku tries to go through, but only partway.
Ami:
> "I don't even see where our way back is anymore." Little Bird says, then jumps as Suzaku pops out of the wall. Or, half of her, at least.
> "Okay, I can get through too. Now, back..."
> Suzaku tries to pull herself back through the wall, but doesn’t budge any further into it...
>_
-
Aya:
> Is Suzaku wearing shoes?
> "Oh. That works too."
> Grab Suzaku's ankles and try pulling her back toward us.
Ami:
> "Suzaku! How did you-? Uh, okay! Which way are you trying to go?"
-
Aya:
> Is Suzaku wearing shoes?
> "Oh. That works too."
> Grab Suzaku's ankles and try pulling her back toward us.
Ami:
> "Suzaku! How did you-? Uh, okay! Which way are you trying to go?"
Aya:
> No.
> You pull Suzaku, but she doesn't budge.
Ami:
> "Back in, since I didn't get obliterated. But..." She struggles. "I think I'm stuck."
> Stopping her struggle puts her a bit further into this side, but nothing has been bringing her back into the other.
>_
-
Ami:
> Are we wearing shoes?
> "I don't know about stuck. I think this might just be one-way. Take a look at the solid wall you're coming out of. But if you can't move forward, maybe someone grabbed you or something?"
Aya:
> Does Ami still have the notepad we gave her? If so, do we have a backup on our person?
> Does Suzaku have any pockets that are still on this side of the doorway?
> "Hm. ...Well, they're not dead, at least. This might be the best we've got to work with."
> Blow a small breeze across Suzaku's feet, which she'll hopefully feel.
-
Ami:
> Are we wearing shoes?
> "I don't know about stuck. I think this might just be one-way. Take a look at the solid wall you're coming out of. But if you can't move forward, maybe someone grabbed you or something?"
Aya:
> Does Ami still have the notepad we gave her? If so, do we have a backup on our person?
> Does Suzaku have any pockets that are still on this side of the doorway?
> "Hm. ...Well, they're not dead, at least. This might be the best we've got to work with."
> Blow a small breeze across Suzaku's feet, which she'll hopefully feel.
Ami:
> Yes.
> Suzaku looks back.
> "...Oh no."
Aya:
> No.
> Yes.
> You blow a breeze.
Ami:
> "Ah!" Suzaku jumps a bit. "Someone's tickling me!"
> "Okay, they're still there, then? Well, given you came too, I don't think they can hear us." Little Bird says.
>_
-
Whomever:
> On which side of the doorway is Suzaku's chest?
> On which side of the doorway is Suzaku's butt?
Aya:
> "Don't tempt me, Suzaku."
> Lightly and temporarily squeeze her ankles, just in an attempt to show her via touch that we've got her.
> "Okay, this works. Iku? Utsuho? Would you mind taking hold of my cute subordinate's legs for me? I'm going to write them all a message and then send her through. All we can do after that is pray they're successful."
Ami:
> Look suddenly embarrassed.
> "..Suzaku, you...didn't happen to hear me shouting at the wall, did you?"
-
Whomever:
> On which side of the doorway is Suzaku's chest?
> On which side of the doorway is Suzaku's butt?
Aya:
> "Don't tempt me, Suzaku."
> Lightly and temporarily squeeze her ankles, just in an attempt to show her via touch that we've got her.
> "Okay, this works. Iku? Utsuho? Would you mind taking hold of my cute subordinate's legs for me? I'm going to write them all a message and then send her through. All we can do after that is pray they're successful."
Ami:
> Look suddenly embarrassed.
> "..Suzaku, you...didn't happen to hear me shouting at the wall, did you?"
Ami:
> "Oh. Right I did, I think." Suzaku replies. "So they should be able to hear anything we say."
> "There's not much we can say, other than we're stuck out here, and cant get back." Little Bird scratches her head.
> "I wonder why we could go through but not them. Maybe we're pure maidens?"
Aya:
> Seems her chest is on the other side.
> Utsuho and Iku both grab onto her legs.
>_
-
Ami:
> "...Are you sure you want to say that knowing they can hear you?"
Aya:
> "Thanks. Sorry for apparently ruining your purity, by the way, Lady Nagae."
> If Suzaku's butt is still on this side, give it a light smack.
> Then pull out notepad and writing utensil, and get to writing.
> "This is probably all the communique we're going to get before your grand adventure in the Outside World. Try to get Maribel Hearn as your ally if you find her; she looks like a smaller Lady Yakumo. Any Usamis you can ally yourselves with would also be useful. Beyond that...best of luck braving the unknown. I've grown very fond of all three of you, so make sure you make it back in one piece so I won't be sad.
~ Aya
P.S. Take cool notes! You may never get another opportunity like this!
P.P.S. If you get the barrier dropped, anyone that returns gets free access to my body any time they want it for a full week. Yes, Suzaku, I mean it exactly how you want it. Don't let me down. ^_~ (I'll still expect you to get your work done!)"
> Rip the note out of our pad, stick it in one of Suzaku's pockets (making an effort to wiggle our hand around so she'll notice the disturbance), and pat that part of her body several times.
> Then, if Suzaku's butt is still on this side, give it a squeeze.
> "Okay, you can send her through."
> To help Iku and Utsuho, put our hands on Suzaku and push her forward. (Put our hands on her butt if we can.)
-
Ami:
> "...Are you sure you want to say that knowing they can hear you?"
Aya:
> "Thanks. Sorry for apparently ruining your purity, by the way, Lady Nagae."
> If Suzaku's butt is still on this side, give it a light smack.
> Then pull out notepad and writing utensil, and get to writing.
> "This is probably all the communique we're going to get before your grand adventure in the Outside World. Try to get Maribel Hearn as your ally if you find her; she looks like a smaller Lady Yakumo. Any Usamis you can ally yourselves with would also be useful. Beyond that...best of luck braving the unknown. I've grown very fond of all three of you, so make sure you make it back in one piece so I won't be sad.
~ Aya
P.S. Take cool notes! You may never get another opportunity like this!
P.P.S. If you get the barrier dropped, anyone that returns gets free access to my body any time they want it for a full week. Yes, Suzaku, I mean it exactly how you want it. Don't let me down. ^_~ (I'll still expect you to get your work done!)"
> Rip the note out of our pad, stick it in one of Suzaku's pockets (making an effort to wiggle our hand around so she'll notice the disturbance), and pat that part of her body several times.
> Then, if Suzaku's butt is still on this side, give it a squeeze.
> "Okay, you can send her through."
> To help Iku and Utsuho, put our hands on Suzaku and push her forward. (Put our hands on her butt if we can.)
Ami:
> "I'm just throwing theories out!"
Aya:
> "My, you haven't done anything like that. I'm sure heaven has its own issues going on alongside the human thing." Iku assured.
> You tap Suzaku, causing her to jump, and quickly note down some thoughts.
> You stuff it in her pocket as she tries to wriggle the rest of the way through, and give her one more parting well wish.
Ami:
> "Ugh, what's with them..." Suzaku questions, as she gets fully out of the wall, rubbing her rear and checking her pockets.
> "Is anyone else coming?" Little Bird asks.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh, don't say that."
> Give Iku's backside a light squeeze while we watch our subordinates.
Ami:
> "Everything okay?"
> If Suzaku produces anything of interest searching her pockets, huddle next to her and check it out.
-
Aya:
> "Oh, don't say that."
> Give Iku's backside a light squeeze while we watch our subordinates.
Ami:
> "Everything okay?"
> If Suzaku produces anything of interest searching her pockets, huddle next to her and check it out.
Ami:
> Suzaku seems to have a note.
> Of which, you notice Aya's name... of course she wants you to do something by her plan.
>"What exactly are we supposed to take notes on? The rest of this paper? And with what?" Suzaku questions.
> Little Bird seems to be heading onwards first. Looks like there's more of a room outside of here.
>_
-
Ami:
> "We'll just have to figure something out, I guess."
> Turn to the wall, and give it a couple of short bows.
> "Um, if you can see and hear us, we'll do our best!"
> Turn turn back to Suzaku.
> "Canon, let keep pace with Little Bird."
> Set off after Little Bird. A new adventure awaits!
Aya:
> Look to whomever remains.
> "Well, there we go, then. What do folks want to do now?"
-
Ami:
> "We'll just have to figure something out, I guess."
> Turn to the wall, and give it a couple of short bows.
> "Um, if you can see and hear us, we'll do our best!"
> Turn turn back to Suzaku.
> "Canon, let keep pace with Little Bird."
> Set off after Little Bird. A new adventure awaits!
Aya:
> Look to whomever remains.
> "Well, there we go, then. What do folks want to do now?"
Aya:
> "No one else can get through?" Yukari questions.
Ami:
> You follow. There's a but of a strange sensation, like you shouldn't be here. But maybe that's how Aya and others feel when they're really solving incidents.
> "I was prepared to go in, but now that Aya got to tell me what to do again..." Suzaku murmurs. "I don't hate it, but I would've liked to do something on my own."
>_
-
Aya:
> "I think we've all tried at this point, haven't we?"
Ami:
> "I suspect we've got an entire Outside World for that now. But I mean...Miss Aya telling us what to do is probably what we have to look forward to as employees."
> Gesture toward the note.
> Take on a quieter tone.
> "At least she's offering you full access to that body of hers you love so much. Maybe that's her way of trying to make it up to you? Honestly, I get the feeling she sees us less as employees and more as friends with benefits that she just happens to outrank."
-
Aya:
> "I think we've all tried at this point, haven't we?"
Ami:
> "I suspect we've got an entire Outside World for that now. But I mean...Miss Aya telling us what to do is probably what we have to look forward to as employees."
> Gesture toward the note.
> Take on a quieter tone.
> "At least she's offering you full access to that body of hers you love so much. Maybe that's her way of trying to make it up to you? Honestly, I get the feeling she sees us less as employees and more as friends with benefits that she just happens to outrank."
Aya:
> "Only the ones inside this room right now. Those other tsukumogami, for example, are still outside." Yukari says.
Ami:
> "Well, I don't know how she treats her friends, so I can't say."
> "Seems she gives them all the same treatment we've all had, right?" Little Bird questions. "At least, from all of you being halfway in and such..."
>_
-
Aya:
> "If they want to give it a try, I'm all for it. Though, now that I know I'm not getting through, I'd rather not be in here, given everything."
> Head back out of the bedroom.
Ami:
> "She did start playing with herself when your soul was inside her, so that's something. Maybe."
> "But it seems like Miss Aya can, uh...get...really handsy with some of them. I don't know what she's done with either of you, but she's definitely spent some time trying to gauge my interest in such things. She wasn't very subtle about it. I guess I at least appreciate that she seems to be respecting my boundaries?"
> While waiting for replies, ponder what it would be like to let Aya 'enjoy' our body the way she has 'enjoyed' others, as well as what it would be like to 'enjoy' hers in turn.
> What do we think of our figure, anyway?
> How does our figure compare to present company?
> How does our figure compare to previous company (Miss Aya, et al.)?
-
Aya:
> "If they want to give it a try, I'm all for it. Though, now that I know I'm not getting through, I'd rather not be in here, given everything."
> Head back out of the bedroom.
Ami:
> "She did start playing with herself when your soul was inside her, so that's something. Maybe."
> "But it seems like Miss Aya can, uh...get...really handsy with some of them. I don't know what she's done with either of you, but she's definitely spent some time trying to gauge my interest in such things. She wasn't very subtle about it. I guess I at least appreciate that she seems to be respecting my boundaries?"
> While waiting for replies, ponder what it would be like to let Aya 'enjoy' our body the way she has 'enjoyed' others, as well as what it would be like to 'enjoy' hers in turn.
> What do we think of our figure, anyway?
> How does our figure compare to present company?
> How does our figure compare to previous company (Miss Aya, et al.)?
Aya:
> You head out of the bedroom.
> "Rather not send more than we need." Seija says. "That girl might get the wrong idea."
> "Hm. She might already, even." Yukari comments.
Ami:
> "Well, we should be worrying about other things, right? Has any of us been to the Outside World before?" Little Bird asks.
> "No... we Tengu aren't really the type to go out exploring there for anything. I don't think even Aya does." Suzaku explains. "Which means she'll probably expect a lot from us..."
> You'd rather it not come to that... Either she's doing something to them, or she's just got some natural skill. Either way, even Lord Tenma seems to be lenient out even favorable to her, and you'd like to stay aware of that than get roped up more too.
> It's not great. But it's fine. Anyone upset with their figure at this age should get their priorities straight. Whether that means they change how they eat or focus more on their work than nitpicking their appearance.
> You think you're the best of this trio. There's not much comparison that can be said for the rest bakc there, but you can't check now for ones like that horned woman anyways.
>_
-
Aya:
> Is everyone leaving the bedroom?
> "I guess we're chilling here, then, until someone returns to us."
Larva:
> Return to our half-buried seat in our noble steed's decidedly less impressive chest. (Do not dunk ourselves all the way in.)
---
Ami:
> Would we consider ourselves asexual? Or is it simply that Miss Aya's particular brand of promiscuousness repulses us?
> "Miss Aya sure seemed like she wanted to come here. But that could just be a random whim and she'd feel different ten minutes from now...I do at least think she's only expecting us to do what we can, though. Like, we're not going to get the same returns she would, but there probably isn't anyone that could, other than Lord Tenma and Miss Iizunamaru, presumably."
> Have a look around. What's this place like?
-
Aya:
> Is everyone leaving the bedroom?
> "I guess we're chilling here, then, until someone returns to us."
Larva:
> Return to our half-buried seat in our noble steed's decidedly less impressive chest. (Do not dunk ourselves all the way in.)
---
Ami:
> Would we consider ourselves asexual? Or is it simply that Miss Aya's particular brand of promiscuousness repulses us?
> "Miss Aya sure seemed like she wanted to come here. But that could just be a random whim and she'd feel different ten minutes from now...I do at least think she's only expecting us to do what we can, though. Like, we're not going to get the same returns she would, but there probably isn't anyone that could, other than Lord Tenma and Miss Iizunamaru, presumably."
> Have a look around. What's this place like?
Aya:
> All but Seija.
Eternity:
> You get mostly seated.
Ami:
> No. It's just that the world is frozen over, laws have become weird, and you're being thrown into the front seat of trying to fix it that makes you think that maybe romancing isn't the biggest priority.
> Seems to be a bedroom. Doesn't look similar to the one you came from, and there are some unrecognizable things in here.
> "I know there's no way back, but I really dont feel like continuing..." Tokiko says.
>_
-
Aya:
> "So, with that said, what does everyone want to do?"
---
Ami:
> "...Um, okay...are you going to be okay out here? None of us is exactly human...who knows what will happen to us in a human-only world?"
> Head to the bedroom door, opening it if it's closed, and peek out.
-
Aya:
> "So, with that said, what does everyone want to do?"
---
Ami:
> "...Um, okay...are you going to be okay out here? None of us is exactly human...who knows what will happen to us in a human-only world?"
> Head to the bedroom door, opening it if it's closed, and peek out.
Aya:
> "Not much can be done..." Raiko shrugs, though does put on a thinking expression.
> "Well, this is a good chance to just rest. Can't be working all the time." Yukari offers, less so for herself it looks like.
Ami:
> You head to the door and hesitate...
> It's a bit of a sick feeling in you. You're not sure if it's worry about the incident and being up front to it, or this place itself. Or even something else. Is this what little bird just mentioned? You don't even want to open the door, let alone touch it.
> "Is this precognition? Knowing something bad is gonna happen?" Suzaku questions. "Or are we all just being cowards." She thinks. "I mean, we're youkai. We can take a heavy hit to the head and be fine. Humans and animals can't... so what are we scared for? There shouldn't be any others like us to pose a threat."
> "Yeah... but something is making me worry." Little Bird says.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Well, yes, but my idea of a good idea for downtime seem to be the minority."
---
Ami:
> "...You're all feeling that too, then?"
> Look around for any windows. If we see one, look out of it.
-
Aya:
> "Well, yes, but my idea of a good idea for downtime seem to be the minority."
---
Ami:
> "...You're all feeling that too, then?"
> Look around for any windows. If we see one, look out of it.
Aya:
> "Hm? You want to keep going? You're going to burn yourself out. Even little Marisa takes breaks, despite how hard she tries to keep up with Reimu." Yukari days.
> "Well I'll stick in here. Gotta make sure they get out of this room as soon as they get back." Seija comments from within Sumireko's room.
> "So who went?" Yatsuhashi asks.
Ami:
> The two Nod.
> You peek out of a window...
> It's morning. There's carts speeding along a road. Well, not speeding compared to you and your species, but they aren't going as slow as normally. Maybe it's the replacement of a horse.
> "Hm... no tracks like in the cave..." Suzaku speaks from beside you. "Do you think there's something to write this down with in here?"
>_
-
Aya:
> Gesture at Yukari, then Iku, then Utsuho while looking at Yukari the whole time.
> "I'd be a fool not to, wouldn't you say?"
> Look to Yatsuhashi.
> "Little Bird and my two subordinates."
Ami:
> "Wow...those are some really fast carts. Pretty funny-looking, too..."
> Look to Suzaku.
> "I hope so. Let's at least try not to dig into this person's clothes, though, it'd be embarrassing for them to come in while one of us is inspecting their drawer of unmentionables or something."
> Have a look around the room for something to write with and something to write on.
-
Aya:
> Gesture at Yukari, then Iku, then Utsuho while looking at Yukari the whole time.
> "I'd be a fool not to, wouldn't you say?"
> Look to Yatsuhashi.
> "Little Bird and my two subordinates."
Ami:
> "Wow...those are some really fast carts. Pretty funny-looking, too..."
> Look to Suzaku.
> "I hope so. Let's at least try not to dig into this person's clothes, though, it'd be embarrassing for them to come in while one of us is inspecting their drawer of unmentionables or something."
> Have a look around the room for something to write with and something to write on.
Aya:
> "Subordinates?"
> "Some friends in her chest." Yukari explains.
> "You're really fine with carrying at least 3 people everywhere and not taking a break?" Yatsuhashi further questions. Benben doesn't look like she cares if you do or not.
Ami:
> "Of course." Suzaku says.
> You start to scan the room, soon spotting a notebook. Well, a few.
> "I wonder if they live alone." Little Bird questions, already sitting down with a book in hand.
>_
-
Aya:
> "I've been carrying more than that for a while. I did say I was prepared to swallow this entire castle to protect it, too."
Ami:
> "Maybe. What did you find there?"
> Pick up a notebook and look for a writing utensil.
-
Aya:
> "I've been carrying more than that for a while. I did say I was prepared to swallow this entire castle to protect it, too."
Ami:
> "Maybe. What did you find there?"
> Pick up a notebook and look for a writing utensil.
Aya:
> "Hmm... not good at all. You're putting everything on yourself. You need to let others handle things sometimes."
> "Well, she just decided to let both of her subordinates do exactly that, even trusting them with documenting-"
> "B-But she's still trying to keep too busy is what I mean!" Yatsuhashi interrupts Iku's reasoning.
Ami:
> You pick one of the notebooks up. There's a pen on the edge of it, in the rings.
> "A book."
>_
-
Aya:
> ...
> ...How is Yatsuhashi's figure?
> Slowly give Yatsuhashi a smile.
> "Your concern is appreciated, dear. But I wouldn't say I'm going to put too much pressure on myself in the immediate."
> While speaking, walk over to Yatsuhashi and bring an arm across her upper back to lightly hold her shoulder/upper arm, all friendly-like.
> "Would you like me to show you what I was thinking, so you can put your mind at ease?"
> Pull her toward us just a little bit so some amount of her body (probably her other arm, the one we're not holding) starts squishing into our chest.
---
Ami:
> "What kind? Anything informative about where we are, or what the Outside World is like?"
> Take pen in hand and open notebook to make sure it's blank. If it is, head back over to the window, observe the weird carts and road again, and begin taking notes on them.
> "Ami Fujimaru's Outside World Notes
- First arrived in bedroom closet - Is that normal?
- Door to outside room gives MASSIVE heebie-jeebies
- Looked out window - lots of weird-looking carts going very fast (for carts) on weird black road"
-
Aya:
> ...
> ...How is Yatsuhashi's figure?
> Slowly give Yatsuhashi a smile.
> "Your concern is appreciated, dear. But I wouldn't say I'm going to put too much pressure on myself in the immediate."
> While speaking, walk over to Yatsuhashi and bring an arm across her upper back to lightly hold her shoulder/upper arm, all friendly-like.
> "Would you like me to show you what I was thinking, so you can put your mind at ease?"
> Pull her toward us just a little bit so some amount of her body (probably her other arm, the one we're not holding) starts squishing into our chest.
---
Ami:
> "What kind? Anything informative about where we are, or what the Outside World is like?"
> Take pen in hand and open notebook to make sure it's blank. If it is, head back over to the window, observe the weird carts and road again, and begin taking notes on them.
> "Ami Fujimaru's Outside World Notes
- First arrived in bedroom closet - Is that normal?
- Door to outside room gives MASSIVE heebie-jeebies
- Looked out window - lots of weird-looking carts going very fast (for carts) on weird black road"
Aya:
> She's not that curvy. Not well built. Pretty slim and slender.
> You approach, but she backs off. Something's made her wary of you, you guess? Or maybe she's just keeping her distance from anyone not from the castle, given her and Benben aren't near Yukari, nor Iku, or anyone else really.
> "But nothing. Just looking at you gets me tired you know." She speaks. "Not that you're figure is tiring or anything, but you're the busiest person in Gensokyo, I'm pretty sure." She corrects.
> "Hm, she has a point." Yukari considers. "But that's just you working hard, isn't it?"
> "Exactly. You get tired just imaging everything she's done today, or, yesterday, right Benben?" Yatsuhashi turns to the mentioned girl.
> "I don't much care. But it would be annoying to think about..." Benben agrees, in some form.
Ami:
> "Not sure. I think it's a story about a person and a bird. Or maybe the person is a bird? They wear shoes with wheels." Little Bird comments. "Do you guys have those?"
> The notebook appears to already have information in it. A lot. About cookies, at first glance?
>_
-
Aya:
> Is Raiko also present?
> Adopt a thinking expression.
> "...If you're looking to get me to rest for a while, I'll do it on the condition that you two join me."
---
Ami:
> "...Shoes with wheels? I don't think so, unless Lord Tenma mandated some weird new geta and we missed the memo. Suzaku doesn't even wear shoes at all."
> Check the other notebooks to see if any of them are empty. If we find an empty one, use that one instead of our current one, and jot down the previous note. If none of them are empty, find a blank page in our current one and jot down the previous note.
-
Aya:
> Is Raiko also present?
> Adopt a thinking expression.
> "...If you're looking to get me to rest for a while, I'll do it on the condition that you two join me."
---
Ami:
> "...Shoes with wheels? I don't think so, unless Lord Tenma mandated some weird new geta and we missed the memo. Suzaku doesn't even wear shoes at all."
> Check the other notebooks to see if any of them are empty. If we find an empty one, use that one instead of our current one, and jot down the previous note. If none of them are empty, find a blank page in our current one and jot down the previous note.
Aya:
> Yes.
> "I guess I can't make you rest then." Yatsu turns around. "Just don5 go making us exhausted watching you be busy."
> "I wonder if it's just from the Amanojaku being too lazy..." Yukari questions.
> "Hey, I do a lot here!" Seija peeks our. "Sumireko didn't just run around and decide on this room all on her own."
Ami:
> "It looks like he's flying at some points. Is he really not a bird?" Little Bird questions. "...Maybe I should've read the first one of these instead."
> You keep searching, but eventually find an empty one, and begin noting down.
> "Maybe we could make those?" Suzaku considers. "Shoes with wheels sounds fun for going fast on ground. And they still fly at some point?" She walks over to Little Bird.
>_
-
Aya:
> Pout towards Yatsuhashi.
> "Aww. And I was so looking forward to you two, too...would you, please?"
> Give Larva a wind order to try locating Piece's body with her hands and having some date-style 'fun' with her within our chest.
> Give Utsuho a wind order to climb back into our chest and dunk herself all the way in.
Larva:
> Mmm...if there's going to be downtime, we should try resume our date. And we even have a private room for it now!
> Feel around within our noble steed for Piece's chest. If we find it, gently grab onto it, dunk ourselves fully into our noble steed's body, and explore Piece's body with our hands.
Aya:
> "Oh, and deciding on a private bedroom sounds like quite a good idea, actually. Ladies Yakumo and Nagae? Would you do me the honor of joining me?"
---
Ami:
> "It does, doesn't it? We could glide all over the place with them. I bet the kappa could do something like that. Though, in your case, we'd have to install wheels directly onto your feet."
> Once we're done writing that note, have another look at the window. Can we figure out how it opens? If so, try opening it.
-
Aya:
> Pout towards Yatsuhashi.
> "Aww. And I was so looking forward to you two, too...would you, please?"
> Give Larva a wind order to try locating Piece's body with her hands and having some date-style 'fun' with her within our chest.
> Give Utsuho a wind order to climb back into our chest and dunk herself all the way in.
Larva:
> Mmm...if there's going to be downtime, we should try resume our date. And we even have a private room for it now!
> Feel around within our noble steed for Piece's chest. If we find it, gently grab onto it, dunk ourselves fully into our noble steed's body, and explore Piece's body with our hands.
Aya:
> "Oh, and deciding on a private bedroom sounds like quite a good idea, actually. Ladies Yakumo and Nagae? Would you do me the honor of joining me?"
---
Ami:
> "It does, doesn't it? We could glide all over the place with them. I bet the kappa could do something like that. Though, in your case, we'd have to install wheels directly onto your feet."
> Once we're done writing that note, have another look at the window. Can we figure out how it opens? If so, try opening it.
Aya:
> You're not sure if she knows what dates do for fun, given she took hers to sleep in you.
> Okuu has already rejoined.
> Yatsuhashi simply shakes her head, still looking the other way.
Eternity:
> You head in, but don't feel anything. Well, maybe you can still get by blind like this.
Aya:
> "I've been thinking about a plan, actually. If I can pull Yukari away." Raiko speaks up. You do recall her putting her mind towards something a bit ago.
> "What could it be? A way out?"
> "It could very well be."
Ami:
> "Oh... I think I'd be fine with shoes if they're like these."
> It looks like you just push this...
> Huh. It's not cold out here. Still feels really different than Gensokyo.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh, if there's actual important work to be done, then yes, that absolutely takes priority over my silly shenanigans. Can I drag Lady Nagae off with me, or do you need one or both of us as well?"
> Is our chest large enough that Iku could sit on it again? If so, and if Raiko doesn't need either of us, give her a wind order to sit on it with her legs dangling into it like before.
Larva:
> We found Piece before! We can find her again! Search around with both our hands and our life force senses.
---
Ami:
> "Hm. Feels a little weird out there. Not bad, just really different from what I'm used to."
> Could we reach out into the space outside the house, or is there a screen or something similar in the way?
> If there is nothing blocking our path, could we possibly crawl out of this window?
> Take a moment to try hovering a couple of inches off the ground, just to make sure we still can.
-
Aya:
> "Oh, if there's actual important work to be done, then yes, that absolutely takes priority over my silly shenanigans. Can I drag Lady Nagae off with me, or do you need one or both of us as well?"
> Is our chest large enough that Iku could sit on it again? If so, and if Raiko doesn't need either of us, give her a wind order to sit on it with her legs dangling into it like before.
Larva:
> We found Piece before! We can find her again! Search around with both our hands and our life force senses.
---
Ami:
> "Hm. Feels a little weird out there. Not bad, just really different from what I'm used to."
> Could we reach out into the space outside the house, or is there a screen or something similar in the way?
> If there is nothing blocking our path, could we possibly crawl out of this window?
> Take a moment to try hovering a couple of inches off the ground, just to make sure we still can.
Aya:
> "You're free to." Raiko says. "I mean, if she wants."
> "This is Shinmyoumaru's place, you know." Seija comments. "I doubt she'll be happy hearing you have plans for and wanting a private bedroom of your own."
> "Oh right. Doesn't help you were insistent on coming in last time when we said no strong individuals." Raiko considers.
> "It's just a room. Maybe she actually plans on taking things easy?" Shinmyoumaru speaks up, with seija now.
> "I doubt it. Didn't you hear her offer to the Tsukumo sisters?"
> "Oh. Right."
Ami:
> You seem able to. You can jump out as well.
> You test your flight inside. Your wings feel weird. They're not working the way you want them to, but you can still fly... a bit.
>_
-
Aya:
> What did Iku end up doing, if anything?
> Shrug.
> "I'll head up top to the foundation if you want. Doesn't bother me. Believe me, I actively don't want to be here at all, and would leave entirely if I could. With no disrespect intended, of course."
Ami:
> "What makes you not wear shoes, anyway? Just don't like the feel?"
> Write note: "Environment outside not bad, but very different."
> Can we see any humans outside?
> If not...climb out the window and float to the ground below.
-
Aya:
> What did Iku end up doing, if anything?
> Shrug.
> "I'll head up top to the foundation if you want. Doesn't bother me. Believe me, I actively don't want to be here at all, and would leave entirely if I could. With no disrespect intended, of course."
Ami:
> "What makes you not wear shoes, anyway? Just don't like the feel?"
> Write note: "Environment outside not bad, but very different."
> Can we see any humans outside?
> If not...climb out the window and float to the ground below.
Aya:
> She hasn't acted.
> "Don't try to sneak the castle in you or something. Even if we're... somewhere else, we're still in the air. I don't think you can carry that much weight on your wings." Seija warns.
> Yukari and raiko seemed to be heading off.
Ami:
> "It helps me move around."
> Yes, but they're far. You don't think any would notice you if you floated down. Unless they were looking this way.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh, you needn't worry about that. Even setting aside that I wouldn't do it without permission, I'm fully aware you'd notice any attempts. ...That does make one wonder if we could simply smash through the barrier that way, though."
> Look to Iku.
> "Do you want to come with me, Lady Nagae? Or do you have other things you wish to do?"
Ami:
> Let's go for the gusto, then. Climb out the window and float to the ground below.
-
Aya:
> "Oh, you needn't worry about that. Even setting aside that I wouldn't do it without permission, I'm fully aware you'd notice any attempts. ...That does make one wonder if we could simply smash through the barrier that way, though."
> Look to Iku.
> "Do you want to come with me, Lady Nagae? Or do you have other things you wish to do?"
Ami:
> Let's go for the gusto, then. Climb out the window and float to the ground below.
Aya:
> "I don't think anyone needs me around for anything. I've not much complaints with that at least. They're keeping busy in their own ways, surely." Iku responds, approaching.
> "You think just having something big enough will break the barrier?" Seija questions. "Sure the thing you're trying to use won't just break off where it's too big to fit first?"
Ami:
> You climb up and float down...
> You stumble on the ground. Did you trip?
> Nothing looks familiar around here, no matter how hard you look. What's more, there's a tingling on your back, and it's a bit breezy, too.
>_
-
Aya:
> Chuckle a bit.
> "Relax, I don't seriously think it would be that simple. And even if we did try, I'm sure it would hurt like hell."
> Scoop Iku up in our standard carry, with hands placed in their standard locations.
Ami:
> Uh
>
> Look up. Do we see the window we came out of?
> Try feeling our back, to she what might be tingling.
> Do we normally have wings? If so, are they still there?
-
Aya:
> Chuckle a bit.
> "Relax, I don't seriously think it would be that simple. And even if we did try, I'm sure it would hurt like hell."
> Scoop Iku up in our standard carry, with hands placed in their standard locations.
Ami:
> Uh
>
> Look up. Do we see the window we came out of?
> Try feeling our back, to she what might be tingling.
> Do we normally have wings? If so, are they still there?
Aya:
> You scoop Iku up without aversion.
Ami:
> There's a window, but you couldn't have come out of it. That's not even your home.
> You... do have wings. Maybe always did? That feels right.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Anyway, yeah, heading up to the foundation. Let me know if you need me for anything."
> Take flight and head toward the outside, giving Iku squeezes along the way.
Ami:
> Where is our home, then?
> What do we have in our possession? Any information about where we might be?
-
Aya:
> "Anyway, yeah, heading up to the foundation. Let me know if you need me for anything."
> Take flight and head toward the outside, giving Iku squeezes along the way.
Ami:
> Where is our home, then?
> What do we have in our possession? Any information about where we might be?
Aya:
> You start back outside once again.
Ami:
> You don't think you have one.
> You check your person. Well, at least there's a note. Aya, who should be your...not boss, but... no, you think she is. But there's likely a higher one.
>_
-
Aya:
> Do we feel any movement within us?
> Make our ultimate goal a nice spot on the foundation at the "top" of the castle.
> "So, Lady Nagae...what do you make of all this?"
> Squeeze her chest.
> Shift our other hand under her undergarments.
Ami:
> Don't have a home, huh...maybe we live with Miss Aya?
> Do we have a notebook?
> Do we know who we are?
> Do we know what we are?
> Read Miss Aya's note. Maybe it has some information we can use?
-
Aya:
> Do we feel any movement within us?
> Make our ultimate goal a nice spot on the foundation at the "top" of the castle.
> "So, Lady Nagae...what do you make of all this?"
> Squeeze her chest.
> Shift our other hand under her undergarments.
Ami:
> Don't have a home, huh...maybe we live with Miss Aya?
> Do we have a notebook?
> Do we know who we are?
> Do we know what we are?
> Read Miss Aya's note. Maybe it has some information we can use?
Aya:
> No. There was a bit earlier, like someone looking for something, but you guess they gave up or such.
> You question Iku , while she returns the gesture.
> "What do you? I'm sure you have more to say given you've been more involved, no? I've only noticed a problem in heaven before coming down here. Well, that and my own problems with the dragon palace, but none of those particular things seem to worry me anymore. Though, Eldest Daughter was starting to worry, I feel, so it's good it happened earlier rather than later. I wonder if she realized and left me in your care when she left, or if it's still weighing on her mind now."
Ami:
> So your boss and your benefactor...
> Yes.
> Yes. Well, name.
> You don't seem completely human. Maybe an angel? No, wouldn't that have a halo, or more beautiful wings? Maybe you're a Youkai.
> But both of those don't really exist. But the wings on your back feel real. Are you some kind of mutant? Or a creator of such?
> You read the note...
> Okay... outside world means you are likely a mutant or test subject, at least, not fully human anymore. Maybe you were mixed with a bird?
> Okay, access to your boss's body. Uh, maybe you and these two other mentioned ones are closer with Aya than you thought. One's Suzaku, which seems familiar enough. You don't know about any of these other names though.
> Seems you're looking for information on someone's daughter? Maybe you're part of a criminal organization. Well, having wings and being in some otherworldly business that woulf make you refer to the rest of the world as the Outside World sounds shady enough. Maybe it's someplace underground.
> Now that you think about them, the wings, while feeling natural, feel... weird. Maybe a bit stiff? You're not sure if they're broken or if you haven't had them for long. Or maybe the bird part of you is dying?
>_
-
Aya:
> "Right...enjoyable as your company has been, I didn't mean to take you away from her."
> Squeeze.
Ami:
> Hmm, that wouldn't be good, to have our bird self die. If this is what we are, we should at least take pride in it. Hopefully we can fix that...
> While standing in place, look around for tracks, or bent grass, or anything else that suggests what direction we came here from.
> Try lightly flapping our wings, as well.
-
Aya:
> "Right...enjoyable as your company has been, I didn't mean to take you away from her."
> Squeeze.
Ami:
> Hmm, that wouldn't be good, to have our bird self die. If this is what we are, we should at least take pride in it. Hopefully we can fix that...
> While standing in place, look around for tracks, or bent grass, or anything else that suggests what direction we came here from.
> Try lightly flapping our wings, as well.
Aya:
> "It's not quite like that." Iku squishes back.
Ami:
> It looks like you tripped, but there's not much place for you to have come out from. Perhaps from the window above? Then again, these shoes are hard to even just stand in.
> Though, intruding on someone if you didn't come from it would make this situation much worse...
> You try. It's difficult, something you're not used to, but at least you know how.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Mmm. Well, still."
> Squeeze.
> Gently stroke a finger along there.
Ami:
> Well, there's one easy to find out...
> Try flying ourselves up to the window and peeking inside.
-
Aya:
> "Mmm. Well, still."
> Squeeze.
> Gently stroke a finger along there.
Ami:
> Well, there's one easy to find out...
> Try flying ourselves up to the window and peeking inside.
Aya:
> "I guess I'll have to wait on your thoughts about all of this." Iku returns the gesture, without as much restraint as your own.
Ami:
> You try, and manage to fly up to the window.
> There's... someone in here. Another bird winged person, at least. Though they're on a chair and messing with... you're not sure what that is? There's tapping and clicking. A machine of sorts?
>_
-
Aya:
> Flinch a bit.
> "I...don't really know. Whatever power enacted this seems way over even my head, honestly. I've been feeling pretty lost this whole time, and I don't think I've done a great job of hiding that fact..."
> Squeeze and stroke.
Ami:
> Oh good, a fellow mutant!
> Give the person a small wave.
> "Um, pardon me? Hello?"
-
Aya:
> Flinch a bit.
> "I...don't really know. Whatever power enacted this seems way over even my head, honestly. I've been feeling pretty lost this whole time, and I don't think I've done a great job of hiding that fact..."
> Squeeze and stroke.
Ami:
> Oh good, a fellow mutant!
> Give the person a small wave.
> "Um, pardon me? Hello?"
Aya:
> "Well, its fine to be lost. As long as you keep going, right? No use getting stuck and giving up." Iku replies.
Ami:
> "Huh? You're back already?"
> Okay, good. This seems like the right thing. Though you don't know if this is Suzaku or the third person. Doesn't seem like a Suzaku, but you could be wrong.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Indeed. I've placed my faith in my kids for a reason. Well, they're not actually my kids, but they kinda feel like it."
> Frown a bit.
> "I should probably stop thinking about them like that, given what Suzaku has done and what I hope Ami will eventually come around to."
> Squeeze and stroke, both with slightly more energy.
Ami:
> "'Back'? Oh, wait, is this where I came from? That's good to know."
> Look around the room curiously.
> "Um, does that mean I can come in?"
-
Aya:
> "Indeed. I've placed my faith in my kids for a reason. Well, they're not actually my kids, but they kinda feel like it."
> Frown a bit.
> "I should probably stop thinking about them like that, given what Suzaku has done and what I hope Ami will eventually come around to."
> Squeeze and stroke, both with slightly more energy.
Ami:
> "'Back'? Oh, wait, is this where I came from? That's good to know."
> Look around the room curiously.
> "Um, does that mean I can come in?"
Aya:
> "Don't you think of them as subordinates? Or partners at least?"
Ami:
> "Yeah. I thought you went out to investigate like su...uh Suzy? Whatever her name was, did."
>_
-
Aya:
> "In the most technical of senses, Suzaku and Ami are my subordinates. Possibly government-mandated; Lord Tenma implied certain things but didn't say anything directly. Tokiko's just a fellow bird I picked up along the way, albeit one who appears to be ready and willing to listen to whatever I say despite having an obvious independent streak. But in a more practical sense, I just want to hug and cuddle and squeeze them all like stuffed animals all the time they're all just so cute~"
> Squeeze and stroke.
> "Why, there was the one time earlier today where Suzaku and Ami got their souls switched so they were in each other's bodies, and we pulled Suzaku's soul out of Ami's body and put it in mine, and all she wanted to do was play with my chest. She nearly exorcised herself because of it!"
> "...Though, speaking of subordinates, what do you mean that you don't worry about your problems with the Dragon Palace anymore? Isn't the Dragon Palace, like, your entire thing?"
Ami:
> "Suzaku, I think. That's what the note said, and that sounds about right. Which way did she go?"
> Enter into the room, since we weren't told we couldn't.
-
Aya:
> "In the most technical of senses, Suzaku and Ami are my subordinates. Possibly government-mandated; Lord Tenma implied certain things but didn't say anything directly. Tokiko's just a fellow bird I picked up along the way, albeit one who appears to be ready and willing to listen to whatever I say despite having an obvious independent streak. But in a more practical sense, I just want to hug and cuddle and squeeze them all like stuffed animals all the time they're all just so cute~"
> Squeeze and stroke.
> "Why, there was the one time earlier today where Suzaku and Ami got their souls switched so they were in each other's bodies, and we pulled Suzaku's soul out of Ami's body and put it in mine, and all she wanted to do was play with my chest. She nearly exorcised herself because of it!"
> "...Though, speaking of subordinates, what do you mean that you don't worry about your problems with the Dragon Palace anymore? Isn't the Dragon Palace, like, your entire thing?"
Ami:
> "Suzaku, I think. That's what the note said, and that sounds about right. Which way did she go?"
> Enter into the room, since we weren't told we couldn't.
Aya:
> "That sounds like a close call. Not a wake up call for you, though?"
Ami:
> You climb in.
> "She flew outside a bit ago."
>_
-
Aya:
> Raise an eyebrow.
> "It worked out on the end, don't worry. And again, what do you mean about not worrying about your problems with the Dragon Palace anymore?"
Ami:
> Look around for other open windows.
-
Aya:
> Raise an eyebrow.
> "It worked out on the end, don't worry. And again, what do you mean about not worrying about your problems with the Dragon Palace anymore?"
Ami:
> Look around for other open windows.
Aya:
> "I suppose you're right. May have been a close call, but it did work out, and nothing else bad happened, did it? In the same way, I've been having issues figuring out... details, about the dragon palace. Like whether it's on the moon, or underwater, but I'd get lost in thought. Maybe it has to do with the people appearing in heaven. Given my state now, I'm to believe I'm fine and no longer troubled by it."
Ami:
> There's just the one you came through.
>_
-
Aya:
> Look concerned.
> "But you do at least still hold primary loyalty to Heaven and the palace, yes? This might sound really weird, but you don't, like, now think of yourself first and foremost as some sort of pleasure slave dedicated to me, right?"
Ami:
> Frown a bit.
> "Weird. I didn't see her..."
> Look over our current companion, then all around the room.
> "...This might just be me losing my mind, but...do things just...kind of feel strange to you? Since we appear to be fellow bird-type mutant humans, I was just wondering if you might share the weirdness I've been feeling."
Megumu:
> What's up with us, if we're even allowed to know?
-
Aya:
> Look concerned.
> "But you do at least still hold primary loyalty to Heaven and the palace, yes? This might sound really weird, but you don't, like, now think of yourself first and foremost as some sort of pleasure slave dedicated to me, right?"
Ami:
> Frown a bit.
> "Weird. I didn't see her..."
> Look over our current companion, then all around the room.
> "...This might just be me losing my mind, but...do things just...kind of feel strange to you? Since we appear to be fellow bird-type mutant humans, I was just wondering if you might share the weirdness I've been feeling."
Megumu:
> What's up with us, if we're even allowed to know?
Aya:
> "Hm..." Iku takes some time to think. "I can't say I feel like I've got any duties to follow or anything. Be them Heaven's or yours. It simply feels as if I should go with whatever is going on at a given moment."
Ami:
> "Mutants. That's a weird way to say it. We're youkai. I guess you two are easier known as crow tengu. And I guess that means you must've missed her when she flew out." She answers. "Staying in here hasn't felt more weird than thinking about leaving through the door or window. But seeing as you didn't uh, explode or anything, I guess it's safe enough?"
Megumu:
> It's weird to say. Hell has frozen over.
> Well, you being conscious means it hasn't entirely. Or rather, something was done.
> Apparently, there's been fairies going around trying to warm up everyone, but they're doing a poor job of it. Even with some Oni's help they can't get much people to stay warm. You feel like you might freeze over again.
> You've had some Tengu seek out the cause, but the nearest exit from the underground is blocked by a bunch of ice. You don't think any of you can keep warm enough to get to any other place either.
> The fairies seem to be much less affected, and never even freeze as far as you've observed. Why they keep trying to warm up the non fairies is a mystery at the moment as well.
>_
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Aya:
> "...I see. That's...a little worrying, not gonna lie, but better than blind loyalty to me, at least."
> If we've our destination, set Iku down on her own two feet. Then give her a wind order to remove all of her clothes, just to see if she will.
Ami:
> Look a little surprised.
> "Youkai? Those don't actually exist, do they?"
-
Aya:
> "...I see. That's...a little worrying, not gonna lie, but better than blind loyalty to me, at least."
> If we've our destination, set Iku down on her own two feet. Then give her a wind order to remove all of her clothes, just to see if she will.
Ami:
> Look a little surprised.
> "Youkai? Those don't actually exist, do they?"
Aya:
> You have.
> Iku doesn't seem to follow the order.
Ami:
> "We're living proof. Of course they do. I read there's some that are still in the outside world occasionally, too. But... I don't know enough to say if this is it or not. I mean, it has computers too, I guess. Maybe I shouldn't be messing with this since Rinnosuke didnt want me messing with his."
>_
-
Aya:
> Have a seat on the ground, legs out. Once we are seated, give Iku a wind-order to do the same.
> "Whatever's going on at the moment is a whole load of nothing for us, unfortunately. Unless you can see things I can't."
Ami:
> "What's a computer? ...Wait, before that, are you saying we're youkai?"
-
Aya:
> Have a seat on the ground, legs out. Once we are seated, give Iku a wind-order to do the same.
> "Whatever's going on at the moment is a whole load of nothing for us, unfortunately. Unless you can see things I can't."
Ami:
> "What's a computer? ...Wait, before that, are you saying we're youkai?"
Aya:
> You sit down.
> "Hm... can't say I do. Well, I guess I can see Tenshi didn't want to waste any time, but it was quite impatient of her. No, that's just normal. Perhaps I should've been wary of such. I doubt she'll come back for us."
> There's a slight cold breeze of fresh air. Fresh like when you noticed Tenshi's escape. Did she actually come back?
Ami:
> "We both look the part. You've got the whole tengu thing, right? Flight. Extreme speed. Controlling wind. That's not just exclusive to Aya, is it?"
>_
-
Aya:
> Look suddenly extremely alert and get up as quick as we can.
> "Maybe not!"
> Scoop up Iku in the typical carry with the typical hand placement, and make a beeline for where we feel the breeze coming from!
Ami:
> "A tengu? Aya...Miss Aya's my boss, right? Sort of? That's what this note says..."
> Hold our head and look dazed.
> "Something...something's not right with me, I think. How...how did I get here? Who am I to you?"
-
Aya:
> Look suddenly extremely alert and get up as quick as we can.
> "Maybe not!"
> Scoop up Iku in the typical carry with the typical hand placement, and make a beeline for where we feel the breeze coming from!
Ami:
> "A tengu? Aya...Miss Aya's my boss, right? Sort of? That's what this note says..."
> Hold our head and look dazed.
> "Something...something's not right with me, I think. How...how did I get here? Who am I to you?"
Aya:
> "Oh?" Iku questions as you dart away with her in tow.
> You're not gonna be late this time. Even though it seems further, you should-
> It's big! You're early!
> Though Tenshi's nowhere around. And... the hole has Yukari's ribbons on its sides.
> Glancing at the rest of the scene, you can see Yukari is present, alongside the dancer duo (currently doing their thing), Raiko, and the Tsukumo sisters.
> "I don't think we can last out there in that cold!" Yatsuhashi speaks.
> "Well think of something and try again later, then." Raiko responds.
Ami:
> The bird stares for a bit, then glances out the window.
> "Uh... if you're not joking, this is bad news for Suzaku... youre acting like you forgot everything. We havent even been here for long."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Whoa, you got through?!"
> Look around real quickly amongst everyone present.
> "...I'm heading out there. Anything anyone here needs me to do for them?"
Ami:
> "I...did I forget things? I must have, if you say I'm a tengu, and that we haven't been here for long..."
> Frown.
> "...I had no idea where I came from when I fell onto the ground out there. Did I fall out of this window and hit my head, maybe? You're right, though, we need to find Suzaku, just in case that's not what happened to me."
-
Aya:
> "Whoa, you got through?!"
> Look around real quickly amongst everyone present.
> "...I'm heading out there. Anything anyone here needs me to do for them?"
Ami:
> "I...did I forget things? I must have, if you say I'm a tengu, and that we haven't been here for long..."
> Frown.
> "...I had no idea where I came from when I fell onto the ground out there. Did I fall out of this window and hit my head, maybe? You're right, though, we need to find Suzaku, just in case that's not what happened to me."
Aya:
> "Let me borrow the thunder girl for a bit." Raiko says. "She was going to oppose me, but didn't seem like she was going to try much, either."
> "Just take your picks of Aya's crew a bit faster. I couldn't do this in the first place, so having a bit of a boost only barely makes it possible." Yukari complains. "I'd love to have made a proper gap, but just a passage immediately out of here is what we have."
> "Then leave anyone else you don't need to bring along." Raiko waves her hand. "You've had time to know them more than we have. We might manage an easier way."
Ami:
> "She could be long gone by now. Uh, okay. To recap... we came from gensokyo, which is a land of fantasy, and found this place by going through the room there." She points. "But we don't seem to have a way back. Suzaku came through last, and with a note, which I guess she gave to you so she can read the shoe wheel book with me a while before she went out after you did."
>_
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Aya:
> Wink at Raiko with a grin.
> "That's thunder lady to those of us who aren't so enlightened."
> Set Iku down upright midair under the assumption that she'll catch herself.
> Then retrieve Utsuho.
> "Hey, Nuke Bird. I'm gonna drop you off here where it's safe and plunge back into the cold for a bit, okay?"
> Set Utsuho down upright under the assumption that she'll catch herself.
Ami:
> "Ah, gods...mmm. How long was I gone, then?"
-
Aya:
> Wink at Raiko with a grin.
> "That's thunder lady to those of us who aren't so enlightened."
> Set Iku down upright midair under the assumption that she'll catch herself.
> Then retrieve Utsuho.
> "Hey, Nuke Bird. I'm gonna drop you off here where it's safe and plunge back into the cold for a bit, okay?"
> Set Utsuho down upright under the assumption that she'll catch herself.
Ami:
> "Ah, gods...mmm. How long was I gone, then?"
Aya:
> You set Iku down, and she floats towards the group.
> "I dunno, certainly seems like she can't make as thunderous a performance as I can." Raiko says.
> You deposit Okuu as well.
> "I'm sorry I couldn't heat you up more." She says as she floats to the rest.
Ami:
> "Just a couple of minutes."
>_
-
Aya:
> To Utsuho: "Don't worry about it. There was way more to that cold than we could have expected."
> To Raiko: "There's more to a lady than her element of choice~"
> To Yukari: "Is it possible for me to find Momi while I'm out there?"
> To all, after Yukari responds: "Catch you all later, then. I'll try to knock if I see someone, or something."
> Pull Larva's head, shoulders, and arms out.
> "We got a new lease on life, kiddo. Let's make the most of it."
Larva:
> "Huh?!?"
Aya:
> Zip on through the hole, heading toward the tengu village, with Lord Tenma, Momi, and Hata our highest priorities.
---
Ami:
> "Okay, that's not too bad. I'll go look for her, then. You stay here; I don't know the full scope of what's going on here, but if Suzaku and I have lost our memories, I don't think the three of us can afford the same happening to you."
-
Aya:
> To Utsuho: "Don't worry about it. There was way more to that cold than we could have expected."
> To Raiko: "There's more to a lady than her element of choice~"
> To Yukari: "Is it possible for me to find Momi while I'm out there?"
> To all, after Yukari responds: "Catch you all later, then. I'll try to knock if I see someone, or something."
> Pull Larva's head, shoulders, and arms out.
> "We got a new lease on life, kiddo. Let's make the most of it."
Larva:
> "Huh?!?"
Aya:
> Zip on through the hole, heading toward the tengu village, with Lord Tenma, Momi, and Hata our highest priorities.
---
Ami:
> "Okay, that's not too bad. I'll go look for her, then. You stay here; I don't know the full scope of what's going on here, but if Suzaku and I have lost our memories, I don't think the three of us can afford the same happening to you."
Aya:
> "Depends on if she went anywhere when this cold started."
> You say your farewells and depart before you miss your chance.
> It's still freezing cold, but you see youkai mountain below you. The Shining Needle Castle is gone from the sky, aside from that hole you came through.
> Strangely, the rest of Gensokyo is also gone. It's like the mountain is the only thing left. You don't see an end to the lands at the foot of the mountain.
Ami:
> "Uh, alright. If you're sure. Good luck..."
>_
-
Aya:
> Aim for the mountain with all due haste. Hopefully the tengu village still exists, at least...
> "How's your date going, by the way? Hope I didn't interrupt anything."
Larva:
> Resume keeping our steed from freezing.
> Frown.
> "I couldn't find her in there."
Aya:
> "Well, that's not good."
> Gently retrieve Piece's head, shoudlers, and arms, to see if she's still asleep.
---
Ami:
> "I mean...I'm not 100% sure, honestly. Part of me is worried I'll forget we even had this conversation as soon as I leave again. Maybe-wait, I think I might have an idea."
> Whip out the notebook and writing implement we have, and write a note to ourselves:
> "To Ami Fujimaru:
>
> If you have no idea where or what you are, it's because something made you lose your memories. You're a tengu youkai from a land of fantasy, and you're looking for fellow tengu youkai Suzaku, who probably also lost her memories. The bird girl in blue and white is a recent ally of yours and can be trusted. Return to *(description of exterior of current house/base of operations goes here)* if needed; the bird girl in blue and white is there, as is the one-way passage that brought you here.
>
> - From yourself, Ami Fujimaru"
-
Aya:
> Aim for the mountain with all due haste. Hopefully the tengu village still exists, at least...
> "How's your date going, by the way? Hope I didn't interrupt anything."
Larva:
> Resume keeping our steed from freezing.
> Frown.
> "I couldn't find her in there."
Aya:
> "Well, that's not good."
> Gently retrieve Piece's head, shoudlers, and arms, to see if she's still asleep.
---
Ami:
> "I mean...I'm not 100% sure, honestly. Part of me is worried I'll forget we even had this conversation as soon as I leave again. Maybe-wait, I think I might have an idea."
> Whip out the notebook and writing implement we have, and write a note to ourselves:
> "To Ami Fujimaru:
>
> If you have no idea where or what you are, it's because something made you lose your memories. You're a tengu youkai from a land of fantasy, and you're looking for fellow tengu youkai Suzaku, who probably also lost her memories. The bird girl in blue and white is a recent ally of yours and can be trusted. Return to *(description of exterior of current house/base of operations goes here)* if needed; the bird girl in blue and white is there, as is the one-way passage that brought you here.
>
> - From yourself, Ami Fujimaru"
Aya:
> You head for the village, and pull out Piece a bit.
> "Whys it so cold again all of a sudden..." Clownpiece seems annoyed.
Ami:
> You note...
> "Hope that doesn’t get in someone else's hands..." your comrade leans over to see.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh, you're awake. It's cold again because we got out of our cage."
Larva:
> "Hi Piece!"
---
Ami:
> Adopt a thinking expression.
> "...I guess the best I can do is pocket it and hope my future self thinks to check..."
> Rip the note out and pocket it.
-
Aya:
> "Oh, you're awake. It's cold again because we got out of our cage."
Larva:
> "Hi Piece!"
---
Ami:
> Adopt a thinking expression.
> "...I guess the best I can do is pocket it and hope my future self thinks to check..."
> Rip the note out and pocket it.
Aya:
> "Hey Larva. Did you solve everything?"
> The village seems included on the mountain at least...
Ami:
> You separate the note from the book, storing the former.
>_
>_
-
Larva:
> Frown sadly a bit.
> "Nope. If anything, things got worse. We were at that castle with the reverse lady and her tsukukogami kids, and a barrier trapped us inside! The gap lady was only barely able to open it with help from the door lady's dancers."
Aya:
> Head toward Tenma's pad. If we see Momi, Hata, Boss, or Tenma themselves along the way, though, divert towards them.
---
Ami:
> "Okay, hopefully, future me thinks to check there."
> Head back to the window.
> "Stay safe, friend."
> Fly through the window and up onto the roof. Look around the area for another winged woman.
-
Larva:
> Frown sadly a bit.
> "Nope. If anything, things got worse. We were at that castle with the reverse lady and her tsukukogami kids, and a barrier trapped us inside! The gap lady was only barely able to open it with help from the door lady's dancers."
Aya:
> Head toward Tenma's pad. If we see Momi, Hata, Boss, or Tenma themselves along the way, though, divert towards them.
---
Ami:
> "Okay, hopefully, future me thinks to check there."
> Head back to the window.
> "Stay safe, friend."
> Fly through the window and up onto the roof. Look around the area for another winged woman.
Aya:
> You continue, but no one's around... not even frozen tengu?
Ami:
> "It's Tokiko. And you stay safe too."
> You depart, flying and getting atop the building.
> There's birds... but you don't see a bird girl in the sky.
>_
-
Aya:
> Curious...
> Once we reach Tenma's pad, begin searching around for anyone.
> "Hey, Larva? Do you feel anyone around here?"
Larva:
> Check for life forces. Is anyone present other than the three of us?
---
Ami:
> Do we remember the conversation we just had with Tokiko?
> Do we see any winged girls/women on what ground we can see?
-
Aya:
> Curious...
> Once we reach Tenma's pad, begin searching around for anyone.
> "Hey, Larva? Do you feel anyone around here?"
Larva:
> Check for life forces. Is anyone present other than the three of us?
---
Ami:
> Do we remember the conversation we just had with Tokiko?
> Do we see any winged girls/women on what ground we can see?
Aya:
> You look around as Larva presumably checks, too.
> Nobody around...
Eternity:
> You don't feel anyone else around in this area.
Ami:
> You do.
> Not many people out on the ground, but none of them seem to have wings... nor clothes like yours either.
>_
-
Larva:
> Shake our head.
> "Nothin'."
Aya:
> Frown.
> Hurry through Tenma's residence, looking for any clues as to where they might have gone.
---
Ami:
> Sigh.
> Head back to the window we came out of, and float back down to the ground. Then search for any tracks in the ground other than ours.
-
Larva:
> Shake our head.
> "Nothin'."
Aya:
> Frown.
> Hurry through Tenma's residence, looking for any clues as to where they might have gone.
---
Ami:
> Sigh.
> Head back to the window we came out of, and float back down to the ground. Then search for any tracks in the ground other than ours.
Aya:
> You continue through the frozen structures, not finding much that may be useful, like a note or report...
Ami:
> You make your way to the ground...
> Aside from your disturbance on the ground earlier, there are a few steps near the structure you're by. But they don't match your footwear, nor are they barefoot prints.
>_
-
Aya:
> How do the winds feel?
> Frown deeper.
> Find Tenma's private quarters and check that place out for anything good, be it mission-critical or otherwise.
---
Ami:
> Better than nothing! Follow those prints.
-
Aya:
> How do the winds feel?
> Frown deeper.
> Find Tenma's private quarters and check that place out for anything good, be it mission-critical or otherwise.
---
Ami:
> Better than nothing! Follow those prints.
Aya:
> Cold. And still somewhat trapped like the castle. Though there's more open room out here.
> You make your way through... finally getting to a place you shouldn't be. Thankfully the cold isn't intense enough to freeze everything shut.
> There's some good things in here... fans. Blades. Probably not the best in the village, but not bad either. There's no loose papers about.
> You do actually find a report of sorts. Or maybe a note? One part seems to be considerations on having Hatate investigate possible sources for the cold, specifically instead of the cold itself. Another considers that you might get to it yourself anyways, then goes into how you might figure some way to make your wind much colder than the surroundings given your recent actions.
> The next seems to be relief over having less duties, but frustration over something still being broken, and having been unable to fix it yet, even with the time to try. There's insistence that Tenma wouldn't ask anyone for help. Or rather, couldn't.
> Following is a quick thought of it the wind priestess of the Moriya Shrine should be considered a god, but being captured harms that thought. There's a second thought with the fact that Tenma herself was caught, in a way, but that Tenma has a miracle worker in you anyways.
> It stops abruptly in wondering if you're frozen somewhere, or have a trick like the shrine. The cutoff is with you still owing. Owing the shrine something? Owing Tenma something?
> This... shouldn't be a diary. It'd need pages, and to be a book of sorts. Maybe she has one elsewhere if she does stuff like this. Or more pages elsewhere. You haven't dug through anything yet after all.
Ami:
> They don't lead far. It just seems like a few steps off of a path that leads to a door to the building you're at. Or maybe it's going away. There doesn't seem to be more to follow...
>_
-
Aya:
> Hmm, wind temperature control...that might be something worth looking into once the immediate crisis is resolved.
> The last bit about us being frozen does at least suggest Tenma was here recently, though. That's good!
> Are there any odd wind flows in this room that might suggest some sort of secret passage, such as a fake wall or a trap door? If so, investigate those. If not...start digging through whatever in the room is available to dig through. (Including any clothing drawers~)
---
Ami:
> Huh.
> ...
> ...Try opening the door.
-
Aya:
> Hmm, wind temperature control...that might be something worth looking into once the immediate crisis is resolved.
> The last bit about us being frozen does at least suggest Tenma was here recently, though. That's good!
> Are there any odd wind flows in this room that might suggest some sort of secret passage, such as a fake wall or a trap door? If so, investigate those. If not...start digging through whatever in the room is available to dig through. (Including any clothing drawers~)
---
Ami:
> Huh.
> ...
> ...Try opening the door.
Aya:
> You don't notice any...
> You start to lootk~
> Hm, an actual varied wardrobe. Though quite a few simialr copies of the same attire, be it the same or slightly different.. You wonder if Lord Tenma would ever go out with a drastically different getup.
> Some documents are put up. Naturally.
> There's some non-work tools in here... You have some suspicions as to their purposes, but it looks like some might have been taken apart.
Ami:
> You try...
> Seems to be locked.
-
Aya:
> Do the documents contain any useful information?
> Does Tenma have a desk? If so, go through its drawers.
---
Ami:
> "Drat."
> How are our wings feeling?
> Is there any sort of road nearby?
-
Aya:
> Do the documents contain any useful information?
> Does Tenma have a desk? If so, go through its drawers.
---
Ami:
> "Drat."
> How are our wings feeling?
> Is there any sort of road nearby?
Aya:
> You've been searching such as well.
> These seem a bit old. Well, not recent, rather. There isn't mention about the current incident, you think.
Ami:
> A bit better. Or maybe you're used to them feeling weird now? You still seem able to fly, after all, but you're not sure if they're supposed to be great at carrying you or not.
> You could be fat.. or out of shape, but you don't feel or look like either. Maybe you trained your wings poorly as a bird person- er, Tengu? You don't think you could fly for a long time straight.
> Then again, how long do Tengu normally fly at once for? Are they in the skies most of the time? Do they only fly when needed?
> There is. There's also a path by its side, but it doesn't look like it leads anywhere specific or special yet.
>_
-
Aya:
> Well, nothing else for it. Check Tenma's underwear drawer; if they predicted our investigation, which is entirely likely, they may have hidden something for us specifically in there.
> Is there anywhere else of note in this room we haven't looked yet?
---
Ami:
> Can we hide our wings, or at least fold them up and tuck them into our blouse, so that we stand a chance of passing as a normal human?
> Give our lower torso a gentle feel and squeeze to confirm whether or not we're fat.
> Head out onto the road and look down it in both directions for anything interesting.
-
Aya:
> Well, nothing else for it. Check Tenma's underwear drawer; if they predicted our investigation, which is entirely likely, they may have hidden something for us specifically in there.
> Is there anywhere else of note in this room we haven't looked yet?
---
Ami:
> Can we hide our wings, or at least fold them up and tuck them into our blouse, so that we stand a chance of passing as a normal human?
> Give our lower torso a gentle feel and squeeze to confirm whether or not we're fat.
> Head out onto the road and look down it in both directions for anything interesting.
Aya:
> You check...
> Despite how the rest of their wardrobe looked, this one doesn't have much variance. Doesn't seem to be anything special - for the incident, at least, in here.
> Do they really not try much other kinds on? There isn't a lot for the size of this drawer either. You feel like there's more to this. There could just be nothing special. Tenma would be a busy person after all...
> You don't believe so? At least, with what you can see that isn't frozen or dangerous to try. Like under the bed or floor. Or ceiling.
Ami:
> You don't-
> Oh. Seems you can. It's like they weren't ever there at all.
> You're... fine. This isn't fat. Or pudgy either. Not like you'd care a lot if there was a bit.
> Those transports are still passing by. They do slow some in your presence.
> There's a couple in the distance, drinking something as they come your way. Or rather, continue along the other side of the path adjacent to the road. They aren't the first you've seen, but they stand out a bit to you.
> Maybe you're hungry...
>_
-
Aya:
> Is there anything in here that is frozen? Based on what we've heard, theoretically, only people that aren't fairies should be frozen...
> Close the underwear drawer. Then get down on the floor and have a look under the bed.
---
Ami:
> Consider whether Miss Aya would care if we were fat.
> Consider if we're debating whether or not we're hungry specifically because we spotted those humans. ...Do we feel a compulsion to eat them?
> Try showing our wings again, just to be sure we can. If this is successful, hide them once more, and feel a bit of relief that we actually stand a chance of blending in.
> Let's walk, following along the road toward the couple of interest. Make sure to not actually be on the road, so as to not disturb the transports. We don't want to be a bother to the locals, and we really don't want to call more attention to ourselves than necessary.
-
Aya:
> Is there anything in here that is frozen? Based on what we've heard, theoretically, only people that aren't fairies should be frozen...
> Close the underwear drawer. Then get down on the floor and have a look under the bed.
---
Ami:
> Consider whether Miss Aya would care if we were fat.
> Consider if we're debating whether or not we're hungry specifically because we spotted those humans. ...Do we feel a compulsion to eat them?
> Try showing our wings again, just to be sure we can. If this is successful, hide them once more, and feel a bit of relief that we actually stand a chance of blending in.
> Let's walk, following along the road toward the couple of interest. Make sure to not actually be on the road, so as to not disturb the transports. We don't want to be a bother to the locals, and we really don't want to call more attention to ourselves than necessary.
Aya:
> No. Unless maybe there's sake stashed somewhere you haven't noticed yet.
> You close the drawer and check the bed.
> There's a simple note underneath and on the floor. It just says to ask for Lady Kanako's help if they / Tenma has gone missing, and that it'd be better to receive her help than leave it to the tengu alone. Doesn't seem like a new note.
Ami:
> You don't think so? You don't look the most slim, but she did trust you with a note, so...
> You don't feel like eating the two. Or humans in general. They don't really give off a tasty scent or anything.
> You try...
> Yep. They can come out or go in easy enough.
> You head for the duo.
> "A bit simpler, right?"
> "But I wanted something interesting. It's been a while." The guy- no wait, girl, says. Huh. To see a lady as "handsome". Well, it's not by that much...
> "We could just go home without eating." The other girl says.
> "Does that include club activities sooner?"
> The other girl sighs and sips more...
>_
-
Aya:
> Guess that's all the information we're going to get. At least it seems like the Moriyas figured something out...despite being in pretty rough shape.
> Return the room to the condition it was in before we arrived, then rush out of Tenma's pad entirely, and head to the Moriya Shrine.
---
Ami:
> And she did offer access to her body...maybe she actually likes that?
> Whatever. Shove those thoughts aside, we have more pressing matters.
> "Um, pardon me, ladies?"
-
Aya:
> Guess that's all the information we're going to get. At least it seems like the Moriyas figured something out...despite being in pretty rough shape.
> Return the room to the condition it was in before we arrived, then rush out of Tenma's pad entirely, and head to the Moriya Shrine.
---
Ami:
> And she did offer access to her body...maybe she actually likes that?
> Whatever. Shove those thoughts aside, we have more pressing matters.
> "Um, pardon me, ladies?"
Aya:
> You clean up, then head out and for the Moriya Shrine...
> Soon enough, you can see the shrine, and Sanae outside. Seems she was fine after the soul stuff in the underground.
> Though more interestingly, she isn't frozen.
Ami:
> "Hm?" The one that mentioned club questions.
> The other watches you. Though not on guard, you think.
>_
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Aya:
> Blink.
> Zip back to our house, grab one of our copies of one of the photos from that one risque photoshoot that shows Momi, Hata, and ourselves, and store it in our chest.
> Then zip all the way back to Sanae, giving her a wave.
> "Oy! I see you're not an ice cube!"
---
Ami:
> "I'm sorry to bother you, but I'm lost and separated from a friend of mine. I don't suppose either of you have seen someone dressed similar to me? Her name is Suzaku."
-
Aya:
> Blink.
> Zip back to our house, grab one of our copies of one of the photos from that one risque photoshoot that shows Momi, Hata, and ourselves, and store it in our chest.
> Then zip all the way back to Sanae, giving her a wave.
> "Oy! I see you're not an ice cube!"
---
Ami:
> "I'm sorry to bother you, but I'm lost and separated from a friend of mine. I don't suppose either of you have seen someone dressed similar to me? Her name is Suzaku."
Aya:
> You dart home, grab one of the photoshoot photos, and quickly return, causing Sanae to cover a bit at the wind and snow you blow her way.
> "Funnily enough." Sanae chuckles. "Lady Suwako was cooking something up for in case of Cirno. And what do you know?" She gestures around herself. "But what about you? I don't suppose you somehow snagged a charm from us."
Ami:
> "Can't say I have... Sorry."
> "Lost..." The other girl frowns a bit. Well, not just a bit- "I thought you guys couldn't go through." She suddenly takes your arm, staring to pull you across the street.
> "Eh? What's up? Oh, is it-"
> "Shut up. I'm not happy about this. I mean, not shut up, but quit being so expectant."
>_
-
Aya:
> Smirk.
> "Unfortunately no, I only snagged a charm for myself. But that charm is Gensokyo's newest hero, which is a pretty sweet deal, I'd say."
> Ruffle Larva's hair.
Larva:
> Oh hell yes that's the good stuff awww yeah
Aya:
> "No, I'm simply here in pursuit of my Lord. And any of my sisters that might also be here, or with them, or whatever."
---
Ami:
> Uh-!
> "Awawawa-?"
> Don't try to resist getting pulled, but do panic about getting dragged into the road where all those transports are zooming back and forth!
> "Wha-what's going on, miss? Did I offend you? I'm sorry!"
-
Aya:
> Smirk.
> "Unfortunately no, I only snagged a charm for myself. But that charm is Gensokyo's newest hero, which is a pretty sweet deal, I'd say."
> Ruffle Larva's hair.
Larva:
> Oh hell yes that's the good stuff awww yeah
Aya:
> "No, I'm simply here in pursuit of my Lord. And any of my sisters that might also be here, or with her, or whatever."
---
Ami:
> Uh-!
> "Awawawa-?"
> Don't try to resist getting pulled, but do panic about getting dragged into the road where all those transports are zooming back and forth!
> "Wha-what's going on, miss? Did I offend you? I'm sorry!"
Aya:
> "A fairy hero huh. Not surprising. I think Tenma's here with Lady Kanako. I don't know about the other Tengu though." Sanae answers, gesturing to the shrine.
Ami:
> They seem to be stopping before getting close. Does she tell them to? Are they trained to?
> "Not quite."
> She seems to be taking you back to the house you came out of.
>_
> "It's probably not your fault.
-
Larva:
> Smile at the shrine maiden.
> "Hi! I'm Eternity Larva! I'm a hero that's also on a date with Clownpiece!"
Aya:
> "Splendid, thanks. I owe y'all one for taking them in."
> Appear suddenly at Sanae's side, giving her a sidelong grin and a wink while giving her backside a single gentle squeeze.
> "Real good to see you not frozen."
> Then head inside the shrine in pursuit of Tenma.
---
Ami:
> "Wha-"
> Parse the fact that we're looking at the house we came out of originally, and change our tone accordingly.
> "...Oh."
> "...Uh, one of you wouldn't happen to be Maribel Hearn, would you? Or maybe a Lady Yakumo?"
-
Larva:
> Smile at the shrine maiden.
> "Hi! I'm Eternity Larva! I'm a hero that's also on a date with Clownpiece!"
Aya:
> "Splendid, thanks. I owe y'all one for taking them in."
> Appear suddenly at Sanae's side, giving her a sidelong grin and a wink while giving her backside a single gentle squeeze.
> "Real good to see you not frozen."
> Then head inside the shrine in pursuit of Tenma.
---
Ami:
> "Wha-"
> Parse the fact that we're looking at the house we came out of originally, and change our tone accordingly.
> "...Oh."
> "...Uh, one of you wouldn't happen to be Maribel Hearn, would you? Or maybe a Lady Yakumo?"
Aya:
> "You should treat them well, even while trying to do your hero things." Sanae speaks.
> You dart by Sanae, giving her a brief goodbye, and heading for the shrine. Unfortunately, it seems like she has heavier clothing on...
> Lord Tenma and Kanako are sitting in the center of the first room in the shrine. Casually, as if nothing was wrong.
> "Oh, what do we have here? Special delivery?" Kanako questions. "I don't think I ordered a couple of fairies though."
Ami:
> "She a friend?" The other girl questions.
> "Yes, I'm Maribel. More importantly, why are you in here? How are you in here?"
> The woman unlocks the door, opening it and shoving you inside, followed by her partner heading in, too.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Don't worry, they're just on a date, with me as their mount."
> Show Tenma the proper physical respects (e.g. nod, bow, genuflect, whatever they normally look for).
> "Good to see you safe, Lord Tenma. Are our sisters also safely hiding away somewhere?"
---
Ami:
> "Wah-!"
> Stumble face-first into a wall, but keep ourselves upright.
> "Owww...um, I don't actually know. I'm sorry! I think I lost most of my memories for some reason...oh, but there's someone else here who still remembers everything, I think."
-
Aya:
> "Don't worry, they're just on a date, with me as their mount."
> Show Tenma the proper physical respects (e.g. nod, bow, genuflect, whatever they normally look for).
> "Good to see you safe, Lord Tenma. Are our sisters also safely hiding away somewhere?"
---
Ami:
> "Wah-!"
> Stumble face-first into a wall, but keep ourselves upright.
> "Owww...um, I don't actually know. I'm sorry! I think I lost most of my memories for some reason...oh, but there's someone else here who still remembers everything, I think."
Aya:
> "So you're a method of transport now? Does that mean you know how to get to the rest of Gensokyo?"
> "I believe they may still be underground. There was a large blockage by ice, unfortunately. And even if they did get past that, I don't think it leads to the mountain anymore." Tenma answers. "As Miss Yasaka says, the rest of Gensokyo isn't connected to here."
Ami:
> "So you aren't the only one who came?"
>_
-
Aya:
> "Mmm, I thought as much. In terms of getting elsewhere in Gensokyo, technically, I know how it can be done, but practically, I'm of no direct help. Have you happened to notice any barriers physically blocking your way to go elsewhere?"
---
Ami:
> "There's at least three of us...Suzaku, myself, and another girl with wings but doesn't look like me. She's holed up in a bedroom in here. She tells me we're from a land of fantasy, which...sounds completely ridiculous, just like the idea that youkai exist sounds completely ridiculous, but I can't deny my own body exists the way it does."
> Show our wings again.
> "I thought I was a mutant human of some kind, but apparently I'm actually a tengu youkai. Oh, um, I don't want to eat you or anything like that, just to be clear."
-
Aya:
> "Mmm, I thought as much. In terms of getting elsewhere in Gensokyo, technically, I know how it can be done, but practically, I'm of no direct help. Have you happened to notice any barriers physically blocking your way to go elsewhere?"
---
Ami:
> "There's at least three of us...Suzaku, myself, and another girl with wings but doesn't look like me. She's holed up in a bedroom in here. She tells me we're from a land of fantasy, which...sounds completely ridiculous, just like the idea that youkai exist sounds completely ridiculous, but I can't deny my own body exists the way it does."
> Show our wings again.
> "Thought I was a mutant human of some kind, but apparently I'm actually a tengu youkai. Oh, um, I don't want to eat you or anything like that, just to be clear."
Aya:
> "Not a barrier, but something like the edge of the world, I suppose." Kanako answers.
Ami:
> "She's got wings!? Can she fly? Can you fly?" The other girl questions Maribel, then you.
> "You guys are somehow holed up in my closet. Or rather, another world that's connected through there." Maribel takes you upstairs.
> "So we do get to do Club Activities!"
>_
-
Aya:
> "That lines up with a theory of mine. I think Gensokyo's been divided up into separate realms somehow, with traversing between them exceedingly difficult. I was at the Shining Needle Castle when this division happened; you can move between there and Bhavagra freely, but anywhere else is a no-go. You just get stopped in place. Tenshi managed to punch a hole in whatever border exists between realms, but she did it with no one else around and more or less ditched the rest of us. I only got through because Yukari was barely able to open a hole with Okina's dancers helping her out. And you know this is a major issue if Yukari of all people needs their help to just barely open a hole in a border."
---
Ami:
> "I can fly, yeah. It's a bit awkward, more than you might think given how birds fly, but I guess humans weren't really built for flying with wings in their backs. Or humanoids, I guess, in my case. I'd show you, but there are ceilings indoors, so..."
-
Aya:
> "That lines up with a theory of mine. I think Gensokyo's been divided up into separate realms somehow, with traversing between them exceedingly difficult. I was at the Shining Needle Castle when this division happened; you can move between there and Bhavagra freely, but anywhere else is a no-go. You just get stopped in place. Tenshi managed to punch a hole in whatever border exists between realms, but she did it with no one else around and more or less ditched the rest of us. I only got through because Yukari was barely able to open a hole with Okina's dancers helping her out. And you know this is a major issue if Yukari of all people needs their help to just barely open a hole in a border."
---
Ami:
> "I can fly, yeah. It's a bit awkward, more than you might think given how birds fly, but I guess humans weren't really built for flying with wings in their backs. Or humanoids, I guess, in my case. I'd show you, but there are ceilings indoors, so..."
Aya:
> "Huh. If she can do it- ah, right. There's problems with Gensokyo and what we can do. Never mind." Kanako grunts in annoyance.
> "So still no ideas I take it?"
> "Nope..." Kanako says.
Ami:
> "At least a few feet off the ground is still impressive." The other girl assures.
> "Huh?" You hear Tokiko within, as Maribel opens the door.
> The other bird girl quickly scrambles to stop what she's doing and get to the closet.
> "What's she so afraid of?"
> "Given they came in here uninvited, and I seem to look like someone they know, I'm guessing, me." Maribel explains, letting you go and hiding to the closet.
> Which Tokiko carefully sidesteps away from.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Mmm. I had come here to ask you, Lord Tenma, if you wanted to travel with me, as Larva should be able to support both of us. I even brought you what you requested."
> Walk over to Tenma, pull out the photo on a way that no one what can see it, and pass it over to Tenma.
---
Ami:
> "Uh, I think I found help, Tokiko."
> Follow this girl.
-
Aya:
> "Mmm. I had come here to ask you, Lord Tenma, if you wanted to travel with me, as Larva should be able to support both of us. I even brought you what you requested."
> Walk over to Tenma, pull out the photo on a way that no one what can see it, and pass it over to Tenma.
---
Ami:
> "Uh, I think I found help, Tokiko."
> Follow this girl.
Aya:
> "You're capable enough without me." Tenma answers, accepting the photo.
> "Another helping hand would be good though..." Clownpiece objects.
Ami:
> You follow as the maiden enters the closet...
> "Hey, why did you let these two through?" She complains to the wall. "One of them is a scaredy cat and the other has amnesia."
> "She said there were three." The other girl adds.
> "We didn't see a third. Don't tell me they're running around now..."
> "That doesn't sound good, if she's like you two." The other girl looks to you.
> "I was away from home. I can't spend the entire day looking at my closet." Maribel seems to vent her frustration on the wall, at least, verbally.
>_
-
Aya:
> "That, and I also would appreciate the extra company. Like, don't get me wrong, these two are a delight-"
> Give both Larva and Piece some hair tousles.
> "-but sometimes you just need a fellow tengu, you know? And none of the five I've been traveling with today are anywhere I can currently get to."
---
Ami:
> Frown a bit nervously.
> "Whatever you think about my claim that I was lost, I wasn't lying when I said I was out there looking for someone named Suzaku who's dressed similar to me..."
-
Aya:
> "That, and I also would appreciate the extra company. Like, don't get me wrong, these two are a delight-"
> Give both Larva and Piece some hair tousles.
> "-but sometimes you just need a fellow tengu, you know? And none of the five I've been traveling with today are anywhere I can currently get to."
---
Ami:
> Frown a bit nervously.
> "Whatever you think about my claim that I was lost, I wasn't lying when I said I was out there looking for someone named Suzaku who's dressed similar to me..."
Aya:
> "Just for company?" Kanako questions. "I guess we're not really busy now, but won't you find the others soon enough?"
Ami:
> "She's probably even more lost then." The other girl responds.
> Something... a doorway, opens up within the closet.
> "Eh? The way back?" Tokiko questions.
> "Just go back for now. Who knows what could happen if you stick around out here." Maribel gestures.
> "Well it'd be nice if you could find the missing one after they leave." You hear someone on the other side. "Aya's not gonna be happy if she's lost and causing trouble."
>_
-
Aya:
> "I don't know where two of them are, and two more are in the Outside World where I can't get to them. Or did you mean all of the other tengu?"
---
Ami:
> "Huh?!? Where did that door come from? Uh, if I'm really from over there, then why am I even here in the first place?"
-
Aya:
> "I don't know where two of them are, and two more are in the Outside World where I can't get to them. Or did you mean all of the other tengu?"
---
Ami:
> "Huh?!? Where did that door come from? Uh, if I'm really from over there, then why am I even here in the first place?"
Aya:
> "Sure you won't end up making Tenma lost somewhere too?" Kanako snacks.
Ami:
> "Aya didn't want to send you, but did since only certain people could go. Investigate out there for any way to fix stuff in here. Still dunno what-"
> "Just go back in already." Maribel seems annoyed.
> "Or what, you'll call your dream self or whatever over here?" The horned girl on the other side questions. She sounds familiar.
>_
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Aya:
> "If we were to get separated, it would be because Lord Tenma ordered it so. I don't know where Hata and Momi are only because they're off doing their own things, and the Outside World thing is a special case that won't happen again."
---
Ami:
> "I still don't really know what's going on here or what I'm supposed to do, but I can't just leave Suzaku out there on her own. Especially if she's lost her memories like I have."
-
Aya:
> "If we were to get separated, it would be because Lord Tenma ordered it so. I don't know where Hata and Momi are only because they're off doing their own things, and the Outside World thing is a special case that won't happen again."
---
Ami:
> "I still don't really know what's going on here or what I'm supposed to do, but I can't just leave Suzaku out there on her own. Especially if she's lost her memories like I have."
Aya:
> "Sounds like you've got nothing to worry about then." Kanako speaks to Lord Tenma. "Except maybe, appearance and reputation. But everyone's probably frozen out there, right?"
> "Truthfully," Tenma finally speaks again. "There is some business I'd like to continue, now that there's someone capable dealing with this incident, and there isn't much I can do to help in it. If you would lend me a frost ward, I'd appreciate it. Otherwise, it'd just be a quick trip to our village then back here for me to work on that business."
> "You're just being dodgy..." Clownpiece calls.
Ami:
> "You think you're gonna be better at finding her out here?" Maribel questions.
> "You think you will be better than her at finding her friend?" The horned girl questions after.
> "She doesn't even have her memory!"
> "But she can fly..." The other girl adds.
> "Whose side are you on?" Maribel turns.
> "Just trying to help decide."
> "I'd send someone else in to help, but we still don't know who can go through." The horned girl shrugs.
> "Seems like people unimportant to that world if they can be separated from it so easily." Maribel looks aside.
> "A-Ah..." Tokiko jumps a bit.
> "That makes some sense I suppose... what else makes you think that? Or is it just a pure guess?" The horned girl keeps the conversation going.
> "It feels like something that's hard to get through. These two don't look like they have the skills or strength to get through, so..." Maribel states.
> "Does that also mean you aren't fully controlling that other you or something?" The horned girl asks.
> You wonder how long they'll converse...
>_
-
Aya:
> "Ah...I can bring you there and back, but I don't have a way for you to safely travel in your own, unfortunately."
Ami:
> Is the woman that isn't Maribel paying attention to us?
> If not, hide our wings again, and then slowly and quietly back off away from the discussion, in an effort to sneak away.
-
Aya:
> "Ah...I can bring you there and back, but I don't have a way for you to safely travel in your own, unfortunately."
Ami:
> Is the woman that isn't Maribel paying attention to us?
> If not, hide our wings again, and then slowly and quietly back off away from the discussion, in an effort to sneak away.
Aya:
> "I'll have to take you up on that offer then." Tenma decides.
Ami:
> She isn't.
> You back away towards the door.
> "Well, its not like a lucid dream. So I don't think I can make her- er, me, help."
> "Can you try? If you manage, I might go hunt down Sumireko for you. We did get some sort of way to get out of one place." The horned woman says.
> "Hm... alright. I'll see if I can do anything. And what about these two?" Maribel turns back.
> "Oh, don't worry about us... we're unimportant after all. I'm sure our third party member will come back eventually. She knew to come back into this house after all..." Tokiko gestures to you.
>_
-
Aya:
> Nod.
> "It would be my honor, Lord Tenma. Would you prefer to ride with the fairies, or be carried in a more conventional way?"
Ami:
> We've mentioned not eating that humans...do we feel like we even physically could if we wanted to?
> How does Tokiko compare in overall size to us?
> "Really, if we're that unimportant, what's the harm in letting us look for our third? Surely we can't cause any problems?"
-
Aya:
> Nod.
> "It would be my honor, Lord Tenma. Would you prefer to ride with the fairies, or be carried in a more conventional way?"
Ami:
> We've mentioned not eating that humans...do we feel like we even physically could if we wanted to?
> How does Tokiko compare in overall size to us?
> "Really, if we're that unimportant, what's the harm in letting us look for our third? Surely we can't cause any problems?"
Aya:
> "If those are the options, I'd rather just be carried."
Ami:
> You aren't sure. You don't think so unless there's something you don't know about yourself.
> She's shorter than you. Not half your height though.
> "That was just a theory. And that'd be to that world, not this one." Maribel argues.
>_
-
Aya:
> "As you wish."
> Scoop Tenma up into our arms in a bridal carry, with hands positioned in the usual locations.
> "Shall we head out?"
Ami:
> With how Tokiko is sitting, are her feet dangling midair, or does she have them on the floor?
> Can the horned woman see her?
> Are the humans actually inside the closet, such that there is a door that can be shut to block their view of us?
> "Even still, you seem more important to this place than us. Surely it would be better if we went looking while you kept hashing out whatever you're hashing out?"
-
Aya:
> "As you wish."
> Scoop Tenma up into our arms in a bridal carry, with hands positioned in the usual locations.
> "Shall we head out?"
Ami:
> With how Tokiko is sitting, are her feet dangling midair, or does she have them on the floor?
> Can the horned woman see her?
> Are the humans actually inside the closet, such that there is a door that can be shut to block their view of us?
> "Even still, you seem more important to this place than us. Surely it would be better if we went looking while you kept hashing out whatever you're hashing out?"
Aya:
> "Why don't you just fly with her? Do you need to be in contact to fend off the cold?" Kanako questions before you move.
> "Not really, I think." Clownpiece answers.
Ami:
> She's gotten up a while ago with the arrival of these two.
> You believe so.
> The woman called Maribel is.
> "I've been talking here because you two- ugh, screw it."
> Maribel picks up Tokiko, who jumps a bit at the sudden lift, before pushing her into the place the horned woman is at.
> "Whoa, she actually went through... it's not an illusion!" The other girl watches in surprise.
>_
-
Aya:
> "I don't. But what's the fun in not giving my Lord a ride?"
Ami:
> "Ah..."
> Don't move yet, but back off if Maribel moves to try to do the same to us.
-
Aya:
> "I don't. But what's the fun in not giving my Lord a ride?"
Ami:
> "Ah..."
> Don't move yet, but back off if Maribel moves to try to do the same to us.
Aya:
> "Are you out here for fun?" Tenma questions.
Ami:
> Marivel approaches, so you back away.
> "So you don't even trust your friend in your other friend's return." Maribel crosses her arms.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Not only have fun. But in addition to serious matters? Absolutely."
> Grin a bit.
> "For example, have you checked that picture yet?"
Ami:
> "I just want to find Suzaku. I'll gladly present as a human for as long as need be to not cause you any additional grief. And if we must leave this place and go home after that, so be it."
-
Aya:
> "Not only have fun. But in addition to serious matters? Absolutely."
> Grin a bit.
> "For example, have you checked that picture yet?"
Ami:
> "I just want to find Suzaku. I'll gladly present as a human for as long as need be to not cause you any additional grief. And if we must leave this place and go home after that, so be it."
Aya:
> "Of course not. This isn't the place to do such."
> "On one hand, isn't it natural for a subordinate to carry their boss?" Kanako speaks. "On the other hand, letting your subordinates do everything themselves won't be good in the long run."
Ami:
> "Fine. But it's not my fault if something bad happens, nor my responsibility." Maribel says.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh, I already spent a lot of earlier acting as Boss Iizunamaru's chauffeur."
> Wink at Kanako with a sly grin.
> "You should ask her about how her day has gone sometime."
> Return to a more neutral/serious look.
> "That being said, it's not as though I did everything while she did nothing. Some things still require admin-level authorization, after all. Not to mention our skillsets do diverge in some ways."
---
Ami:
> Nod.
> "Of course."
> Hold our arm in slight embarrassment.
> "...That being said, I still have no idea where I am, or where I should look...I-I'm not asking anyone to solve the problem for me, but any advice or guidance would be appreciated."
-
Aya:
> "Oh, I already spent a lot of earlier acting as Boss Iizunamaru's chauffeur."
> Wink at Kanako with a sly grin.
> "You should ask her about how her day has gone sometime."
> Return to a more neutral/serious look.
> "That being said, it's not as though I did everything while she did nothing. Some things still require admin-level authorization, after all. Not to mention our skillsets do diverge in some ways."
---
Ami:
> Nod.
> "Of course."
> Hold our arm in slight embarrassment.
> "...That being said, I still have no idea where I am, or where I should look...I-I'm not asking anyone to solve the problem for me, but any advice or guidance would be appreciated."
Aya:
> "Guess you can't stop her from having fun if she gets everything done, right?" Kanako questions.
> "Let's get going already." Tenma ignores, heading out first.
> "You guys are leaving? Lady Kanako, should I go with them?" Sanae questions.
Ami:
> "Get out of my room so I can try to sleep." Maribel gestures to the door. "There's probably some way to be more in control on that side. Go find your friend with her."
> The other girl heads out the door, gesturing for you to follow.
>_
-
Aya:
> "I'll leave that decision up to you three."
> Follow after Tenma, scooping them up in the typical carry and continuing onward.
Ami:
> "Okay. Sorry. Have a good rest."
> Wave to Tokiko and the horned lady.
> "I'll be back with Suzaku!"
> Hurry out after the other human woman.
-
Aya:
> "I'll leave that decision up to you three."
> Follow after Tenma, scooping them up in the typical carry and continuing onward.
Ami:
> "Okay. Sorry. Have a good rest."
> Wave to Tokiko and the horned lady.
> "I'll be back with Suzaku!"
> Hurry out after the other human woman.
Aya:
> You follow and take lead with Tenma in your arms. She doesn't seem particularly amused.
Ami:
> "Good luck." Tokiko waves back.
> You follow the other woman out to the rest of the house.
> "You know, Maribel's looking for someone close to her, too." The woman says. "She's not being reckless or hopeless about it though. She even let me join the club while we look for her.. or well, while she tries to figure out any clues. Shes been trying to keep me away from hearing about it, but shes bad at hiding it in day to day stuff."
> The woman opens the door leading outside.
>_
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Aya:
> Does she seem annoyed/upset, or simply indifferent?
> Did we indeed put our hands on her in the same locations as we have done for Hata, Boss, Iku, Yukari, etc.? If so, has she visibly reacted to that?
> Set off for home at a reasonable place, in the event Sanae tags along.
> "Where within the village are we headed, Lord Tenma?"
---
Ami:
> Suzaku isn't just right there outside by any chance, is she?
> "Maybe we could look for them both? Oh, maybe I could fly while carrying you to help our search? Unless it would be bad for people to see us flying..."
-
Aya:
> Does she seem annoyed/upset, or simply indifferent?
> Did we indeed put our hands on her in the same locations as we have done for Hata, Boss, Iku, Yukari, etc.? If so, has she visibly reacted to that?
> Set off for home at a reasonable place, in the event Sanae tags along.
> "Where within the village are we headed, Lord Tenma?"
---
Ami:
> Suzaku isn't just right there outside by any chance, is she?
> "Maybe we could look for them both? Oh, maybe I could fly while carrying you to help our search? Unless it would be bad for people to see us flying..."
Aya:
> You think the former.
> Yes...
> You start for the tengu village.
> "Wait, I can't fly you know!" You hear Sanae in the distance behind you.
Ami:
> No. No one familiar out here.
> "Flying would be bad, yeah... you might even get shot down if someone bigger notices you."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh, right."
> Swoop back down so our legs are dangling with our feet in front of and level with Sanae's face.
> "Grab on tight and enjoy the view, Sanae."
Ami:
> Blanche a little bit.
> "I definitely don't want that. On-foot it is, then. Where should we start?"
-
Aya:
> "Oh, right."
> Swoop back down so our legs are dangling with our feet in front of and level with Sanae's face.
> "Grab on tight and enjoy the view, Sanae."
Ami:
> Blanche a little bit.
> "I definitely don't want that. On-foot it is, then. Where should we start?"
Aya:
> You return, at least to Sanae.
> "Uh, grab where exactly? Am I hopping onto your back? No, I'd get in the way of your wings..." The shrine maiden thinks.
Ami:
> "Easy. We ask around. See if anyone saw any large birds flying above that looked weird." The woman starts towards a passerby in thr distance.
> "So you and your two friends are bird people. That must be cool." The woman chats as she walks. "It's nice to meet you, and I hope I can meet your other friend as well. My name is Angel. My friends call me Ann, and since we arent enemies right now, you can call me that, too."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Ankles."
> Wiggle our feet a little bit for emphasis.
---
Ami:
> "It's a pleasure, Ann. My name is Ami. And yes, I'm apparently a tengu youkai. Hmm, forgive me if this is too personal, but would you happen to be an Usami?"
-
Aya:
> "Ankles."
> Wiggle our feet a little bit for emphasis.
---
Ami:
> "It's a pleasure, Ann. My name is Ami. And yes, I'm apparently a tengu youkai. Hmm, forgive me if this is too personal, but would you happen to be an Usami?"
Aya:
> "Er... I think I'd just drag you down." Sanae decides against it.
Ami:
> "No. I think that's the friend she's looking for. I could be wrong, though."
>_
-
Aya:
> "You're fine, Sanae. I've carried five times this without issue. Trust me. Just hop on and let's go."
Ami:
> "Oh. Then I definitely hope I find her. Here, this is all I know about why I'm here."
> Offer her Miss Aya's note.
> "I'll, um, need that back when you're done."
-
Aya:
> "You're fine, Sanae. I've carried five times this without issue. Trust me. Just hop on and let's go."
Ami:
> "Oh. Then I definitely hope I find her. Here, this is all I know about why I'm here."
> Offer her Miss Aya's note.
> "I'll, um, need that back when you're done."
Aya:
> "I mean in everything else. Besides, I do have to clean up a bit more here. I'll get back to that. Forget I asked." Sanae returns to her shovel.
Ami:
> You offer the note.
> "It's fine, you can point her out if we spot her." Ann waves it off.
>_
-
Aya:
> Frown a bit.
> "Alright, if you're sure..."
> Begin heading back home (aiming for Tenma's pad specifically) at a quicker pace.
> "Sorry for that delay, Lord Tenma."
Larva:
> Now that we're on our way, work to keep both our noble steed and her lord not-frozen. Hopefully this isn't too strenuous...
Ami:
> "Oh, alright then."
> Safely stow our note away.
> "So what's it like out here, anyway?"
-
Aya:
> Frown a bit.
> "Alright, if you're sure..."
> Begin heading back home (aiming for Tenma's pad specifically) at a quicker pace.
> "Sorry for that delay, Lord Tenma."
Larva:
> Now that we're on our way, work to keep both our noble steed and her lord not-frozen. Hopefully this isn't too strenuous...
Ami:
> "Oh, alright then."
> Safely stow our note away.
> "So what's it like out here, anyway?"
Aya:
> You start off.
> "I suppose she decided she could help elsewhere." Tenma speaks.
Eternity:
> You can handle this. Piece is right here for refueling, and it's only a few people anyways.
Ami:
> "Uh... normal, I guess? No flying bird people..."
>_
-
Aya:
> How curvaceous is Lord Tenma?
> "I'm sure Lady Yasaka will have some idea for something she can do."
---
Ami:
> Do we remember anything about what our daily life is like?
> do we remember anything about where we're from?
-
Aya:
> How curvaceous is Lord Tenma?
> "I'm sure Lady Yasaka will have some idea for something she can do."
---
Ami:
> Do we remember anything about what our daily life is like?
> do we remember anything about where we're from?
Aya:
> Better than some of the others you've met, but not yourself, at least before you added on some for transportation. Maybe Megumu still has her beat, but you bet Tenma doesn't have as much time to mess with her appearance.
> "That's probably really why she stayed."
> You've returned to the village.
Ami:
> Not really. You don't think there was much you did with Tokiko and Suzaku, if anything.
> Hm... there's other creatures like you, but different. Humans are the minority there. Almost everyone could fly, with or without wings, but you were only around a place with other winged people.
>_
-
Aya:
> "That's reasonable, yeah. Looks like we've arrived - where to from here?"
> Begin gently rubbing Tenma's backside.
---
Ami:
> "I guess that's a good reason why I shouldn't be flying. I do feel like I lived with many others like me; maybe we have the market cornered."
-
Aya:
> "That's reasonable, yeah. Looks like we've arrived - where to from here?"
> Begin gently rubbing Tenma's backside.
---
Ami:
> "I guess that's a good reason why I shouldn't be flying. I do feel like I lived with many others like me; maybe we have the market cornered."
Aya:
> You-
> "I need to take care of something while I'm here." Tenma floats out of your hold. "See if you can find any pairs of glasses in the village."
> "Glasses? What for?" Clownpiece questions.
> "It's acceptable if you don't see any."
Ami:
> "Cornered how?"
> You're close enough to the person Ana and to question, but she's stopped a distance away to continue the conversation.
>_
-
Aya:
> Aww.
> "Understood. Send me a message if you feel yourself freezing again, and I'll come help."
> Are there any local karasu tengu gathering points?
> Are there any local white wolf tengu gathering points?
---
Ami:
> Stop as well.
> "Oh, um, sorry, I was just trying to make a joke..."
-
Aya:
> Aww.
> "Understood. Send me a message if you feel yourself freezing again, and I'll come help."
> Are there any local karasu tengu gathering points?
> Are there any local white wolf tengu gathering points?
---
Ami:
> Stop as well.
> "Oh, um, sorry, I was just trying to make a joke..."
Aya:
> Populated? You'd say no.
Ami:
> "No, I'm genuinely curious. Is it so extreme a difference that seeing a human is like seeing an alien for us? Is it just really rare? Is it only a bit uncommon?"
>_
-
Aya:
> "Stay safe, my Lord."
> If Tenma doesn't speed away from us too quickly, give them a quick hug, enough to press our chest into them. Gauge their reaction to this.
> Then head off toward Boss Iizunamaru's place, if we know where it is. If we don't know where it is, head off to Momi's place instead. (Keep track of the direction Tenma goes in, so we have a general idea of where to retrieve them from.)
---
Ami:
> What is that other person doing?
> "Ah. Well, from what little I can remember, in terms of the whole region, there are some humans there, though not too many. Where I live is all my people, though, so I don't see humans regularly. Though, it's not a big deal, since I can just hide my wings and suddenly I look just like a human. I think."
> "Um, are we stopped here because that person is someone of interest? Are they an Usami, maybe?"
-
Aya:
> "Stay safe, my Lord."
> If Tenma doesn't speed away from us too quickly, give them a quick hug, enough to press our chest into them. Gauge their reaction to this.
> Then head off toward Boss Iizunamaru's place, if we know where it is. If we don't know where it is, head off to Momi's place instead. (Keep track of the direction Tenma goes in, so we have a general idea of where to retrieve them from.)
---
Ami:
> What is that other person doing?
> "Ah. Well, from what little I can remember, in terms of the whole region, there are some humans there, though not too many. Where I live is all my people, though, so I don't see humans regularly. Though, it's not a big deal, since I can just hide my wings and suddenly I look just like a human. I think."
> "Um, are we stopped here because that person is someone of interest? Are they an Usami, maybe?"
Aya:
> they were already on their way to their place.
> You kinda don't really know where either's is...
Ami:
> They're using something small in their hands.
> "This person? Nah, random person we'll ask."
>_
-
Aya:
> Search Hata's house, then, since we at least know where hers is.
---
Ami:
"Oh, okay. Should I follow your lead?"
-
Aya:
> Search Hata's house, then, since we at least know where hers is.
---
Ami:
"Oh, okay. Should I follow your lead?"
Aya:
> You head for Hatate's house.
> No one's around it at least. As usual with the rest of the place right now.
Ami:
> "Hey." Ann waves to the person, approaching more.
> "Huh? Me?" The person looks around.
> "Yeah you. Have you seen any giant birds flying around?" She questions.
> "Well, I thought I saw something that looked like a giant bird, but I'm probably just not fully awake..."
> "I won't call you crazy. Let's hear it."
>_
-
Aya:
> Enter and look for glasses.
---
Ami:
> Nod, but say nothing.
> Keep an eye on the sky.
-
Aya:
> Enter and look for glasses.
---
Ami:
> Nod, but say nothing.
> Keep an eye on the sky.
Aya:
> You head in and start searching...
> None lying about... you wonder why this is what you were really tasked with. And if Tenma will freeze or not with you away.
Ami:
> You keep a lookout.
> The person whispers something to Ann.
> "Oh, really?"
> "It's okay to think I'm crazy, that's how mornings go when you haven't-"
> "This person says they thought they saw you wish wings early in the street. And another like-"
> "Hey, I said not to tell her!" The person objects.
>_
-
Aya:
> Come to think of it, when Tenma left, did they head in the direction of their home?
> As long as we're here, find Hata's bedroom and look around for anything good.
---
Ami:
> Do our best to look confused.
> "Really? Huh..."
-
Aya:
> Come to think of it, when Tenma left, did they head in the direction of their home?
> As long as we're here, find Hata's bedroom and look around for anything good.
---
Ami:
> Do our best to look confused.
> "Really? Huh..."
Aya:
> Yes.
> You have ended up here in your search. You just haven't looked anywhere more extensive than a glance around.
Ami:
> "Well, either way, where did this supposed person go?"
> "You're not seriously trying to find some flying person, are you? They're probably long gone anyways if they even did exist."
>_
-
Aya:
> Bleh.
> Begin doing cursory searches of the nearby houses, then. We can raid Hata's unmentionables later.
---
Ami:
> "Well, something strange like that, sometimes you just need to investigate it, you know?"
-
Aya:
> Bleh.
> Begin doing cursory searches of the nearby houses, then. We can raid Hata's unmentionables later.
---
Ami:
> "Well, something strange like that, sometimes you just need to investigate it, you know?"
Aya:
> You start on others...
> And quickly find a pair of glasses! Definitely can't see through them with how frosted they are, but they aren't broken.
Ami:
> "I don't know. I'd rather not stick my nose in something weird like that. Wouldn't any sane person try to get away from weird things happening?"
>_
-
Aya:
> "There we go."
> Stuff the glasses in our chest for safekeeping.
> Them zoom off toward Tenma's pad.
---
Ami:
> "Probably. But sometimes I wonder about myself, ehehe."
-
Aya:
> "There we go."
> Stuff the glasses in our chest for safekeeping.
> Them zoom off toward Tenma's pad.
---
Ami:
> "Probably. But sometimes I wonder about myself, ehehe."
Aya:
> You stow the glasses and head for Tenma.
> Ah. Seems like they're already waiting outside. And not frozen?
> Well, they still look cold.
Ami:
> "Can you tell us where we shouldn’t go, then? So we can avoid that?"
> The person gives an unamused stare.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Larva!"
Larva:
> "Got it!"
Aya:
> Swoop over and scoop Tenma up in the same grip as before.
> "I found a pair of glasses, my Lord! Are you okay?"
Larva:
> Resume keeping this important-seeming tengu thawed.
> Use a hand to try finding those glasses our steed stored within herself, since her hands are now full.
---
Ami:
> "...Please?"
-
Aya:
> "Larva!"
Larva:
> "Got it!"
Aya:
> Swoop over and scoop Tenma up in the same grip as before.
> "I found a pair of glasses, my Lord! Are you okay?"
Larva:
> Resume keeping this important-seeming tengu thawed.
> Use a hand to try finding those glasses our steed stored within herself, since her hands are now full.
---
Ami:
> "...Please?"
Eternity:
> You get back to keeping the cold away from the other tengu, and hand Aya the glasses she just put in.
Aya:
> "Fine enough. Doesn't seem like I have any way to stop it fully myself. And quit trying to carry me like this. You'll find yourself snatching humans before long if you keep that up." Tenma breaks from your hold. "Do the glasses seem irregular?"
Ami:
> "Fine. The supposed bird person flew above that way." The person points opposite of the place you came out of.
> "There's tons of people that look for supernatural things. Even hints to something that could be one, even if the hint itself isn't one, would be nice to have. So, thanks." Ann says, heading onwards.
> The person doesn't comment, just seeming a bit annoyed.
>_
-
Aya:
> Frown a bit.
> "Aside from being a bit frosted over from the cold, they seem fine enough. You know very well I wouldn't cause problems for humans in that fashion, my Lord. Does being held, being...appreciated in that manner, bother you?"
---
Ami:
> Give the person a bow.
> "Thank you very much. Have a pleasant rest of your day."
> Follow along after Ann.
-
Aya:
> Frown a bit.
> "Aside from being a bit frosted over from the cold, they seem fine enough. You know very well I wouldn't cause problems for humans in that fashion, my Lord. Does being held, being...appreciated in that manner, bother you?"
---
Ami:
> Give the person a bow.
> "Thank you very much. Have a pleasant rest of your day."
> Follow along after Ann.
Aya:
> "I can't claim to know that much any more." Tenma responds. "If you've time to worry most about fun during something like this, I can't predict how you'll end up later down the line." Tenma looks over the glasses. "As expected, these glasses don't seem to be it. Or at least they won't be useful to us. I'm not sure what I expected, but Gensokyo has changed some. I thought it was worth a shot."
Ami:
> You follow the girl, wondering a bit of she knows her way back here.
>_
-
Aya:
> "I promise, my Lord, I merely wish to appreciate you. If you do not trust me, you can consult with Boss Iizunamaru if you wish to hear her experiences with me today. ...If we can get to her."
> "What are you pursuing glasses for, anyway?"
---
Ami:
> "Where to next?"
-
Aya:
> "I promise, my Lord, I merely wish to appreciate you. If you do not trust me, you can consult with Boss Iizunamaru if you wish to hear her experiences with me today. ...If we can get to her."
> "What are you pursuing glasses for, anyway?"
---
Ami:
> "Where to next?"
Aya:
> "I heard one of us could see things a bit differently." Tenma answers. "It was probably a natural skill for them, rather than anything they used."
Ami:
> "We just continue until we find your friend, or ask more people if they've seen them."
> You don't feel good about going this far. Even not knowing a lot, the rest of this place feels even more unfamiliar.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Momiji, maybe? She can see pretty far. Though I'm realizing in this moment that I don't actually know where she lives."
> Are we familiar with such a tengu?
---
Ami:
> "I see...I guess that is the best we can do. As nerve-wracking as this is..."
-
Aya:
> "Momiji, maybe? She can see pretty far. Though I'm realizing in this moment that I don't actually know where she lives."
> Are we familiar with such a tengu?
---
Ami:
> "I see...I guess that is the best we can do. As nerve-wracking as this is..."
Aya:
> "It's not her."
> You don't believe so...
Ami:
> "We're headed the right way according to an eyewitness though. And if we keep an eye in the skies, we should spot her if she's coming back too, right?"
>_
-
Aya:
> "Shoot. I also don't know who it might be, then."
> Frown a bit.
> "Shame on me for not having that information handy. I need to update my notes on everyone."
> "Well, we can keep looking around if you're done here, or we can try to find a way to get underground, where just about everyone else is."
---
Ami:
> Nod nervously.
> "I know...it's just, this is all so strange, and I have no idea where I am, and the further we travel, the further away my alleged homeland gets. Maybe the passage will close for good if I get too far away, for all I know. Those are the kinds of worries I've got going on..."
-
Aya:
> "Shoot. I also don't know who it might be, then."
> Frown a bit.
> "Shame on me for not having that information handy. I need to update my notes on everyone."
> "Well, we can keep looking around if you're done here, or we can try to find a way to get underground, where just about everyone else is."
---
Ami:
> Nod nervously.
> "I know...it's just, this is all so strange, and I have no idea where I am, and the further we travel, the further away my alleged homeland gets. Maybe the passage will close for good if I get too far away, for all I know. Those are the kinds of worries I've got going on..."
Aya:
> "You don't need to keep yourself knowledgeable on every single Tengu living here." Tenma sounds annoyed. "I couldn't manage my business either, so we should try to head underground."
Ami:
> "If it closes, can't Maribel just open it back up? She's got some interesting things about her. It makes you realize that miracles and such may be real."
> You can see something in the air. Or rather, someone, flying between buildings...
>_
-
Aya:
> Grimace a bit, but nod.
> "Understood. ...Uh, may I?"
> Extend our arms toward Tenma as if we're carrying something.
---
Ami:
> Point at the person.
> "Ah! There!"
> Begin hurrying toward the flier.
-
Aya:
> Grimace a bit, but nod.
> "Understood. ...Uh, may I?"
> Extend our arms toward Tenma as if we're carrying something.
---
Ami:
> Point at the person.
> "Ah! There!"
> Begin hurrying toward the flier.
Aya:
> Tenma frowns, crossing her arms and glaring at you.
> Yet still floats over to your arms after a moment. You wonder what's going on in her head right now.
Ami:
> "Speaking of. We found her quick, huh?"
> You head for the location on foot, Ann following.
>_
-
Aya:
> Is Tenma still glaring at us while we're holding her?
> Are our hands on Tenma's body where they normally go when carrying someone?
> Are we aware of a passageway from somewhere near the Moriya Shrine to the Underground Geyser Center?
---
Ami:
> "Seems so. Guess we got pretty lucky. Though I do wonder how many of the populace here have already seen her..."
-
Aya:
> Is Tenma still glaring at us while we're holding her?
> Are our hands on Tenma's body where they normally go when carrying someone?
> Are we aware of a passageway from somewhere near the Moriya Shrine to the Underground Geyser Center?
---
Ami:
> "Seems so. Guess we got pretty lucky. Though I do wonder how many of the populace here have already seen her..."
Aya:
> Seems she's giving you a break from all the worrisome looks.
> Yes.
> You believe that's where Tenma left when returning to the surface with Kanako?
Ami:
> "Not too many if there isn't much of a panic around. So, how are we gonna get to her?"
> The flier seems to stop on the nearby building. You can't see what she's doing atop it.
>_
-
Aya:
> "It is an honor, my Lord."
> Take flight and head to the underground passage near the Moriya Shrine.
> Along the way: "So who else is in this little bubble of Gensokyo, beyond the Moriya Shrine residents?"
> Begin gently rubbing Tenma's backside.
---
Ami:
> "...I could fly us up to her, I suppose. Well, I could at least fly me up to her. I guess I don't actually know if I could carry someone. Ah, that's not any sort of commentary on you, it's just that my wings don't entirely feel like how I would have imagined they would, for some reason."
-
Aya:
> "It is an honor, my Lord."
> Take flight and head to the underground passage near the Moriya Shrine.
> Along the way: "So who else is in this little bubble of Gensokyo, beyond the Moriya Shrine residents?"
> Begin gently rubbing Tenma's backside.
---
Ami:
> "...I could fly us up to her, I suppose. Well, I could at least fly me up to her. I guess I don't actually know if I could carry someone. Ah, that's not any sort of commentary on you, it's just that my wings don't entirely feel like how I would have imagined they would, for some reason."
Aya:
> You start for the Moriya Shrine's underground entrance. At least, you hope it's still there. Maybe Lord Tenma will correct you if you're close?
> "We haven't checked. Focus was on making sure we didn't freeze in the first place. I don't keep close tabs on everything that happens at the shrine, but I heard that some intruders began occupying some land past the lake near the shrine. Though, supposedly, they've been allowed to stay for some reason. Maybe it's too annoying for them to try and kick them out?"
> Tenma seems to ignore your gesture...
Ami:
> "Go ahead. Just don't go flying off into a fight in the skies or something. Come right back down with her if possible."
>_
-
Aya:
> Continue rubbing Tenma's backside as we speak.
> "Intruders? Are they the folks from the moon, maybe? I need to talk to them again later."
> Gently squeeze Tenma with our non-rubbing hand.
Ami:
> "Right, of course."
> Remake our wings, and then try taking flight. If we are successful, pick up Ann in a respectful bridal carry (assuming she doesn't object), and head toward the other flying woman.
-
Aya:
> Continue rubbing Tenma's backside as we speak.
> "Intruders? Are they the folks from the moon, maybe? I need to talk to them again later."
> Gently squeeze Tenma with our non-rubbing hand.
Ami:
> "Right, of course."
> Remake our wings, and then try taking flight. If we are successful, pick up Ann in a respectful bridal carry (assuming she doesn't object), and head toward the other flying woman.
Aya:
> "I wouldn't know. And you can stop this. I don't mind if you're playing around, but I don't feel like playing around at a time like this." Tenma says, seemingly frustrated. At least it isn't at you, given she doesn't mind you playing around?
Ami:
> You try to fly, and can still do so.
> You reach down and pick up Ann.
> "H-Hey, I said you were fine to go up. I don't wanna go up there." she protests.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Ah, my apologies."
> Stop the rubbing and squeezing.
> "Hopefully we can resolve things quickly so your stressors can lighten."
Ami.
> "Oh, sorry, I misunderstood. Be right back."
> Gently place Ann back down, and then zoom off toward the flying woman.
-
Aya:
> "Ah, my apologies."
> Stop the rubbing and squeezing.
> "Hopefully we can resolve things quickly so your stressors can lighten."
Ami.
> "Oh, sorry, I misunderstood. Be right back."
> Gently place Ann back down, and then zoom off toward the flying woman.
Aya:
> You stop...
> "Mm..."
> You think it should be around here? You don't see any entrances though.
Ami:
> You place Ann down, then head up for the flying woman.
> Atop the building, it does seem like someone similar to you. She's staring up at the sky.
>_
-
Aya:
> Frown a bit.
> "...I'm pretty sure I came out from underground around here..."
Ami:
> Land on the rooftop.
> "Hey."
-
Aya:
> Frown a bit.
> "...I'm pretty sure I came out from underground around here..."
Ami:
> Land on the rooftop.
> "Hey."
Aya:
> "I think that one's blocked by ice..." Tenma laments.
Ami:
> You land...
> "Huh? Oh hey Ami..." The woman answers quietly, not turning to you. "I feel like it'll be impossible to achieve what Aya wants... So far away... How do you even...?"
>_
-
Aya:
> "I can try to get us through. If I can find it..."
Ami:
> Before responding, look all around us at the landscape.
-
Aya:
> "I can try to get us through. If I can find it..."
Ami:
> Before responding, look all around us at the landscape.
Aya:
> "It's a bit near the vill- well, not really that near. I suppose it's still closer to the shrine. Just start back for between both of them and I'll point out the way."
Ami:
> You look around... there's plenty of places that reach this size, and surpass it too. The sky isn't bright yet. It looks like this building has a way inside, even from the top like this.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Understood."
> Set a flight course that follows Tenma's instructions.
> "So...you're not presently interested in those earlier sorts of activities even when travel time affords us the opportunity, huh?"
Ami:
> "There sure is a lot, huh. ...So you remembered my name, then?"
-
Aya:
> "Understood."
> Set a flight course that follows Tenma's instructions.
> "So...you're not presently interested in those earlier sorts of activities even when travel time affords us the opportunity, huh?"
Ami:
> "There sure is a lot, huh. ...So you remembered my name, then?"
Aya:
> You set off again.
> "No. Yes I know I have no good reason not to be. You aren't repulsing me. I just have my thoughts on other things."
Ami:
> "Yes. Do you suppose you have any ideas on how tor eeach the moon, Ami? We should at least figure that out before we try the rest..." She finally turns to address you.
> How come she didn't forget anything? Is it just an issue with you?
>_
-
Aya:
> "That's understandable, you have a lot more responsibility than I do, and are under a lot more pressure as a result. I do think it would do you some good to permit me to do those sorts of things to you - it would allow you to relax some and enjoy yourself for a bit - but obviously it's ultimately your decision."
Larva:
> "Are you dating this lady too, Miss Aya?"
Aya:
> Chuckle a bit.
> "You flatter me, Larva. But no, I'm not important enough to be offered an opportunity at that privilege."
---
Ami:
> "The moon..."
> Look up and around for the moon.
> "...Hey, Suzaku? Do you remember how we got to this place, from where we're from?"
-
Aya:
> "That's understandable, you have a lot more responsibility than I do, and are under a lot more pressure as a result. I do think it would do you some good to permit me to do those sorts of things to you - it would allow you to relax some and enjoy yourself for a bit - but obviously it's ultimately your decision."
Larva:
> "Are you dating this lady too, Miss Aya?"
Aya:
> Chuckle a bit.
> "You flatter me, Larva. But no, I'm not important enough to be offered an opportunity at that privilege."
---
Ami:
> "The moon..."
> Look up and around for the moon.
> "...Hey, Suzaku? Do you remember how we got to this place, from where we're from?"
Aya:
> "As I said, if you keep this sort of act up too much, you'll end up doing something you shouldnt. Did things with Himekaidou not work out?"
Ami:
> "We came from Gensokyo through someone's room in the flying castle."
>_
-
Aya:
> "On the contrary, they worked out nicely. At least, I'd like to think Hata and I worked out nicely. But they've also worked out nicely with Boss, and Lady Toyosatomimi, and Lady Nagae, and I'm hoping they'll work out nicely with Momi when I find her again. And also with you, if I'm being honest."
Ami:
> Exhale.
> "Okay, good. Uh, you should know that I...kinda lost my memories at some point while out here. I assume I left through a window in that house, and that it happened right after that, because the first experience I can immediately remember is standing on the grass below it."
-
Aya:
> "On the contrary, they worked out nicely. At least, I'd like to think Hata and I worked out nicely. But they've also worked out nicely with Boss, and Lady Toyosatomimi, and Lady Nagae, and I'm hoping they'll work out nicely with Momi when I find her again. And also with you, if I'm being honest."
Ami:
> Exhale.
> "Okay, good. Uh, you should know that I...kinda lost my memories at some point while out here. I assume I left through a window in that house, and that it happened right after that, because the first experience I can immediately remember is standing on the grass below it."
Aya:
> "I don't have the time to divulge in such things. I can't even find time to fix something nice I own. But it's fine, I can still go on without it for now."
> "It's around here." Tenma adds, pointing off to the side.
> You can already notice some of a hole. And ice poking out from it.
Ami:
> "We have to focus on not letting Aya down anyways." Ami says. "Lets go back to Gensokyo. We can find a way from there. And I don't want you being lost here..."
> She pauses for a bit. Only now do you notice that her eyes don't have that much light in them. And they dim out again after the pause.
> "You might end up like a regular human or something. I felt something weird when leaving that house, but I just let the wind guide me to what I should do. Taking a moment to think, maybe it'll be easier to get to the moon from Gensokyo."
>_
-
Aya:
> Aim for the indicated hole.
> "Oh, I wouldn't expect for us to get to a point where you're taking dedicated time for me, certainly. Like, sure, if you offered, I wouldn't say no, but I have actively set no expectations. My thinking was more along the lines of, hey, as long as we're traveling somewhere, and my hands aren't otherwise occupied, why not enjoy ourselves? Heaven knows we deserve it after the strawberries we've been put through."
> Grin a bit.
> "Especially with a body as nice and great as yours."
> Go back to a neutral expression.
> "And if our time traveling together comes to a close and it never happens again, it was still fun and enjoyable while it lasted. You know?"
> Grin again.
> "Unless you're concerned you're going to fall for me too much for a clean split like that?"
Ami:
> Frown and squint at Suzaku.
> "...Are you okay, Suzaku? You looked suddenly out of it for a moment."
-
Aya:
> Aim for the indicated hole.
> "Oh, I wouldn't expect for us to get to a point where you're taking dedicated time for me, certainly. Like, sure, if you offered, I wouldn't say no, but I have actively set no expectations. My thinking was more along the lines of, hey, as long as we're traveling somewhere, and my hands aren't otherwise occupied, why not enjoy ourselves? Heaven knows we deserve it after the strawberries we've been put through."
> Grin a bit.
> "Especially with a body as nice and great as yours."
> Go back to a neutral expression.
> "And if our time traveling together comes to a close and it never happens again, it was still fun and enjoyable while it lasted. You know?"
> Grin again.
> "Unless you're concerned you're going to fall for me too much for a clean split like that?"
Ami:
> Frown and squint at Suzaku.
> "...Are you okay, Suzaku? You looked suddenly out of it for a moment."
Aya:
> You approach...
> It's blocked off with ice... but you can see the tunnel goes underground. Hopefully the underground is accessible?
> Tenma opens her mouth for a moment to say something, but closes it.
Ami:
> "I'm all ready to get through this. I believe in the wind."
>_
-
Aya:
> Raise an eyebrow at Tenma while grinning wider.
Ami:
> "Alright. The owner of the house we appeared in really wanted us to go home anyway, so that's probably for the best."
-
Aya:
> Raise an eyebrow at Tenma while grinning wider.
Ami:
> "Alright. The owner of the house we appeared in really wanted us to go home anyway, so that's probably for the best."
Aya:
> "Don't get the wrong idea." Tenma sighs. "I was just considering asking for a massage, but a proper one can't be done while flying about like this. Don't try now either, else I'll just be more disappointed I couldn't get it fixed."
Ami:
> "Mm."
>_
-
Aya:
> Pout a bit.
> "Awww. I admit I did get my hopes up a tiny bit that time, my Lord."
> Chuckle a bit.
> "I can certainly do that for you at some point in the future. In fact, I might be the best you've ever had, given some of the things I can do. Pardon me a moment."
> Get up within reach of the blocking ice and set Tenma down on their feet.
> Then put a hand on the ice and start vibrating it as quickly as we are able, in the hopes of generating enough heat that we start melting the ice away.
Ami:
> "Let's head back down to the ground, then. There's a new friend down there waiting for us."
> Float back down to Ann.
-
Aya:
> Pout a bit.
> "Awww. I admit I did get my hopes up a tiny bit that time, my Lord."
> Chuckle a bit.
> "I can certainly do that for you at some point in the future. In fact, I might be the best you've ever had, given some of the things I can do. Pardon me a moment."
> Get up within reach of the blocking ice and set Tenma down on their feet.
> Then put a hand on the ice and start vibrating it as quickly as we are able, in the hopes of generating enough heat that we start melting the ice away.
Ami:
> "Let's head back down to the ground, then. There's a new friend down there waiting for us."
> Float back down to Ann.
Aya:
> You set Tenma down.
> You move quickly, trying to melt the ice that way.
> ...
> This'll take forever at this pace...
Ami:
> You descend back down, Suzaku following you.
> "All good?" Ann asks.
>_
-
Aya:
> Is it at least working?
> Apply our second hand, vibrating that one as well.
Ami:
> "Mostly. I have a few concerns, but I don't think they're addressable. Suzaku did tell me we originally came here to get to the moon, though. If that's even possible here."
-
Aya:
> Is it at least working?
> Apply our second hand, vibrating that one as well.
Ami:
> "Mostly. I have a few concerns, but I don't think they're addressable. Suzaku did tell me we originally came here to get to the moon, though. If that's even possible here."
Aya:
> Hard to see progress... but maybe?
> You add your other hand.
> "What are you trying?" Tenma questions.
Ami:
> "The moon? What the- why?"
> "To find someone and solve our incident." Suzaku explains.
> "Who? And how do you even know they're on the moon?"
> "Both here and Gensokyo are affected by something with the moon. I suppose... It feels like something that was here in this world is gone, maybe to the moon, not Gensokyo. ...I could be wrong and throwing away a lot of our precious time, but I'd rather have my piece be relying on the wind, and not something worse I'd come up with."
> "The wind... tells you someone went to space...?"
>_
-
Aya:
> "I'm-actually, my Lord, what part of you needs massaging? I can demonstrate what I'm doing and give you the relief you need while working through this ice at the same time."
Ami:
> "I mean...we are bird people. An affinity for the wind would make sense..."
-
Aya:
> "I'm-actually, my Lord, what part of you needs massaging? I can demonstrate what I'm doing and give you the relief you need while working through this ice at the same time."
Ami:
> "I mean...we are bird people. An affinity for the wind would make sense..."
Aya:
> "It's fine. Like I said, I don't want a tease instead of something full."
Ami:
> "There's not really wind in space though..." Ann starts back.
>_
-
Aya:
> Frown a bit sadly.
> "As you wish. In that case, I think if you take hold of my arm near my hand, you'll probably feel it."
Ami:
> Follow.
> Hide our wings as well.
> "There isn't?"
-
Aya:
> Frown a bit sadly.
> "As you wish. In that case, I think if you take hold of my arm near my hand, you'll probably feel it."
Ami:
> Follow.
> Hide our wings as well.
> "There isn't?"
Aya:
> "I won't get in your way." Tenma declines. Even though most of the things you've offered have been things you can do while keeping up what you were doing...
Ami:
> You hide your wings.
> "It's space. Winds are a planet thing."
> Ann pauses.
> "Okay wait, now you've got me wondering if there really is wind in space... I can't prove it, and you sound astonished, too."
>_
-
Aya:
> "You wouldn't, my Lord."
Larva:
> Look at the other tengu lady.
> "Hey, if you don't want my noble steed to do fun date stuff to you, why don't you do stuff to her instead? Especially now that her hands are busy and she's probably not going anywhere for a bit."
---
Ami:
> "I'd never really thought about it. Uh, I think. I guess I can't really make statements like that with fullest confidence now."
-
Aya:
> "You wouldn't, my Lord."
Larva:
> Look at the other tengu lady.
> "Hey, if you don't want my noble steed to do fun date stuff to you, why don't you do stuff to her instead? Especially now that her hands are busy and she's probably not going anywhere for a bit."
---
Ami:
> "I'd never really thought about it. Uh, I think. I guess I can't really make statements like that with fullest confidence now."
Aya:
> "I'm someone who has to keep their actions in mind. It'll be troublesome for everyone related to me if I do things carelessly."
Ami:
> "Let's not worry about it too much. Also, shouldn't you make your wings uh... go back in or something?"
> "They're useful." Suzaku states.
>_
-
Larva:
> Look mildly confused.
> "Then...just make sure to do it to her properly instead of carelessly? If she's calling you Lord, then logically you're at least as good as her at that sort of thing, right?"
Ami:
> "Just try not to let the humans see you, Suzaku. Apparently it'll be trouble if people here think we're not human."
-
Larva:
> Look mildly confused.
> "Then...just make sure to do it to her properly instead of carelessly? If she's calling you Lord, then logically you're at least as good as her at that sort of thing, right?"
Ami:
> "Just try not to let the humans see you, Suzaku. Apparently it'll be trouble if people here think we're not human."
Aya:
> "If it were that easy to do everything with the utmost of care. Not only would most things end up much less efficient, sometimes what you do isn't even enough to satisfy others. Forget it, let's focus on this. Can anyone else here help melt this chunk of ice?"
Ami:
> "No one will chase after a flying person, will they?" Suzaku follows on foot.
>_
-
Larva:
> Can we do anything about the ice?
> Frown and cross our arms in defiance.
> "Hmph."
Aya:
> "It's okay, Larva. I appreciate the sentiment, but let's not antagonize my Lord too much right now."
> Is Piece visible? If not, spare a hand to reach in and pull her out enough so her arms are free.
> "Hey, Piece, can you do anything about the ice?"
---
Ami:
> "Maybe if they could fly too. But maybe there aren't any non-humans out here? That might explain why we're in our own separate world on the other side of that closet door."
-
Larva:
> Can we do anything about the ice?
> Frown and cross our arms in defiance.
> "Hmph."
Aya:
> "It's okay, Larva. I appreciate the sentiment, but let's not antagonize my Lord too much right now."
> Is Piece visible? If not, spare a hand to reach in and pull her out enough so her arms are free.
> "Hey, Piece, can you do anything about the ice?"
---
Ami:
> "Maybe if they could fly too. But maybe there aren't any non-humans out here? That might explain why we're in our own separate world on the other side of that closet door."
Eternity:
> You aren't sure... Maybe help start a fire?
Aya:
> "I have fire, but I don't know if that's enough to melt this..." Clownpiece responds.
Ami:
> "There's animals. But as far as we know, we're the only intelligent species out here." Ann says. "If something's speaking to us in a way we can understand, it's either another human, or a parrot."
> You've made it back to the building you came from.
>_
-
Aya:
> "It's worth a shot. The worst that'll happen is nothing."
Larva:
> Try manipulating Piece's life essence to power her up.
---
Ami:
> "Huh. Did we choose to live in our world away from humans, then? Or were we forced there?"
-
Aya:
> "It's worth a shot. The worst that'll happen is nothing."
Larva:
> Try manipulating Piece's life essence to power her up.
---
Ami:
> "Huh. Did we choose to live in our world away from humans, then? Or were we forced there?"
Aya:
> "Well why isn't she doing anything?"
Eternity:
> It's... a bit annoying? of a sensation to try while also keeping the cold away from everyone here too... You think you should be able to do it too, but it's like one of those multi-tasking tricks.
Ami:
> "There's still humans in Gensokyo. I think everyone of us just likes keeping to ourselves at the mountain instead of getting involved with the humans elsewhere?" Suzaku considers.
>_
-
Aya:
> "If we would, we could. Our talents lie elsewhere."
Eternity:
> Scrunch up our face a bit.
> "I might be able to help Piece... but that's a lot of multitasking..."
Aya:
> Pull our hands away from the ice and bring our arms to rest.
> "Forget about keeping the cold from me for a bit then. I'll let you know if I need it again."
Eternity:
> Frown a bit.
> "If you say so. Dunno how you intend to serve your Lord while you're a popsicle, though."
> Stop keeping the cold from our noble steed so we can better focus on enhancing Piece.
---
Ami:
> "Oh. Hmm, maybe."
-
Aya:
> "If we would, we could. Our talents lie elsewhere."
Eternity:
> Scrunch up our face a bit.
> "I might be able to help Piece... but that's a lot of multitasking..."
Aya:
> Pull our hands away from the ice and bring our arms to rest.
> "Forget about keeping the cold from me for a bit then. I'll let you know if I need it again."
Eternity:
> Frown a bit.
> "If you say so. Dunno how you intend to serve your Lord while you're a popsicle, though."
> Stop keeping the cold from our noble steed so we can better focus on enhancing Piece.
---
Ami:
> "Oh. Hmm, maybe."
Aya:
> You guve Eternity the okay.
> "I could try something. I just believed there mightve been better options."
> "I'll try it..." Clownpiece decides.
> The ice... feels a bit colder. At least from your distance.
> Much colder. Maybe that's just because Eternity isn't keeping the cold away? Though it's a bit more familiar of a cold than usual. A hint of Cirno's. You wonder if she's well, wherever she's stuck at.
> You hear a sharp Crack. Then a bit more.
> The ice looks like it... like it froze. Another layer.
> Shortly after, the ice begins to break into pieces, falling and sliding off of itself.
> it hasn't cleared a big enough way for you yet, though.
Ami:
> Ann leads you into the house, heading upstairs.
>_
-
Aya:
> Shiver some.
> "Looks like this is working, at least..."
> Glance over at Tenma to see how they're faring.
Ami:
> "So, hey, this was short, but thanks for the company, Ann. ...I don't suppose you'd have any interest in going with us? If that's even allowed."
-
Aya:
> Shiver some.
> "Looks like this is working, at least..."
> Glance over at Tenma to see how they're faring.
Ami:
> "So, hey, this was short, but thanks for the company, Ann. ...I don't suppose you'd have any interest in going with us? If that's even allowed."
Aya:
> She looks fine...
Ami:
> "Oh I'm alright. I'd be trouble if I tried going with you."
>_
-
Aya:
> Look back at the ice progress.
> "Whoof, I forgot how unpleasant this felt."
---
Ami:
> "Would you? You haven't felt like trouble here."
-
Aya:
> Look back at the ice progress.
> "Whoof, I forgot how unpleasant this felt."
---
Ami:
> "Would you? You haven't felt like trouble here."
Aya:
> "I tried what I could. I think someone else needs to finish it off." Clownpiece says.
> Theres a bit on the top that looks like you could fly through to get underground... maybe not comfortably at your size.
Ami:
> "Probably."
>_
-
Aya:
> Is the problem our chest specifically, or our body in general?
> "Okay. Larva, if you wouldn't mind."
Larva:
> "Got it!"
> Resume keeping the cold away from our trusty steed.
Aya:
> Glance back over to Tenma while gesturing at the opening.
> "Shall we?"
---
Ami:
> "Well, that's unfortunate. But I'll take your word for it."
-
Aya:
> Is the problem our chest specifically, or our body in general?
> "Okay. Larva, if you wouldn't mind."
Larva:
> "Got it!"
> Resume keeping the cold away from our trusty steed.
Aya:
> Glance back over to Tenma while gesturing at the opening.
> "Shall we?"
---
Ami:
> "Well, that's unfortunate. But I'll take your word for it."
Aya:
> Chest.
> Eternity gets back to work.
> "Cut open more space?" Tenma questions, raising her wing slightly.
Ami:
> "I'll probably be around if you wanna see me again."
>_
-
Aya:
> "We can try. But also..."
> Raise our own wing slightly, and then hide them both.
---
Ami:
> "I'd like that. If it's allowed, of course."
-
Aya:
> "We can try. But also..."
> Raise our own wing slightly, and then hide them both.
---
Ami:
> "I'd like that. If it's allowed, of course."
Aya:
> You hide your wings.
> "You're going to climb it?" Lord Tenma questions.
Ami:
> "It might be. I mean, nothing bad happened while you were here, right? Aside from maybe losing your memory. But maybe you'll get it back."
>_
-
Eternity:
> Could we power our trusty steed up in a manner similar to what we did with Piece?
Aya:
> If we pulled Larva and Piece out, could we squeeze through?
> Try flying up to the opening without our wings out.
> If it doesn't work: "...Oh. Well then."
---
Ami:
> "I hope so. I'd rather not know nothing about where I live, who my friends are, et cetera."
-
Eternity:
> Could we power our trusty steed up in a manner similar to what we did with Piece?
Aya:
> If we pulled Larva and Piece out, could we squeeze through?
> Try flying up to the opening without our wings out.
> If it doesn't work: "...Oh. Well then."
---
Ami:
> "I hope so. I'd rather not know nothing about where I live, who my friends are, et cetera."
Eternity:
> In what way?
Aya:
> You believe so.
> You ascend to-
> No, no flight... you might be able to climb up there at least.
Ami:
> Ann heads the rest of the way up.
>_
-
Eternity:
> Could we make her faster, or physically stronger?
> ...Or bigger or smaller, maybe?
Aya:
> How high up is the hole? Could Tenma reach it if they stood on our shoulders?
---
Ami:
> How is Suzaku holding up?
-
Eternity:
> Could we make her faster, or physically stronger?
> ...Or bigger or smaller, maybe?
Aya:
> How high up is the hole? Could Tenma reach it if they stood on our shoulders?
---
Ami:
> How is Suzaku holding up?
Eternity:
> You... Don't think so?
Aya:
> She might need to jump off of you, but yes.
Ami:
> She still seems... like how she's been. You're not sure if you'd call that fine.
>_
-
Aya:
> What sorts of clothes is Tenma wearing?
> "Well, how about this? Flight without wings may not be an option, but you won't need to climb the wall if I boost you up. Here."
> Get up close to the wall below the hole, facing the wall. (Try not to mash our passenger's faces into the ice.)
> Then squat down, hold our hands open behind us in position to boost Tenma up into our shoulders, and look back at Tenma expectantly.
Ami:
> Continue onward.
-
Aya:
> What sorts of clothes is Tenma wearing?
> "Well, how about this? Flight without wings may not be an option, but you won't need to climb the wall if I boost you up. Here."
> Get up close to the wall below the hole, facing the wall. (Try not to mash our passenger's faces into the ice.)
> Then squat down, hold our hands open behind us in position to boost Tenma up into our shoulders, and look back at Tenma expectantly.
Ami:
> Continue onward.
Aya:
> You think it's similar to the common outfit, but she's wearing some heavier clothing over it. Not a full-on coat, though, just more coverage.
> Lord Tenma looks at you for a moment, before concealing her wings and simply leaping up.
> She... makes it in without much trouble... You at least expected her to bump into part of it, but that was a clean entrance from this view. Still, less fun for you...
Ami:
> You follow.
> The door to the nearest room is open, and the girl inside appears to be asleep.
> "Did Merry just decide to take a nap while we were gone?" Ann crosses her arms.
>_
-
Aya:
> Take a peek up Tenma's clothes from below for anything good before we can't anymore.
> "That works too."
Ami:
> "Seems so. What should we do?"
-
Aya:
> Take a peek up Tenma's clothes from below for anything good before we can't anymore.
> "That works too."
Ami:
> "Seems so. What should we do?"
Aya:
> Seems you haven't gotten the chance... both with the short moment, but moreover with them not shifting the right way for your view.
Ami:
> "Carry on with you going back? We did get your friend safely."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Alright, ladies, I'm going to need to relocate you for just a moment. Larva, grab onto Piece as she goes by."
> Pull our mouth open with one hand, grab Piece with the other, stuff her in, and swallow her down.
Larva:
> "Wah!"
> Grab Piece's legs as they go by so we're pulled in after her.
Aya
> Once both fairies are down, jump up to the hole in the wall, and pull ourselves up, in, and through to the other side.
---
Ami:
> "Okay. But does that mean you all don't want help finding her other missing friend?"
-
Aya:
> "Alright, ladies, I'm going to need to relocate you for just a moment. Larva, grab onto Piece as she goes by."
> Pull our mouth open with one hand, grab Piece with the other, stuff her in, and swallow her down.
Larva:
> "Wah!"
> Grab Piece's legs as they go by so we're pulled in after her.
Aya
> Once both fairies are down, jump up to the hole in the wall, and pull ourselves up, in, and through to the other side.
---
Ami:
> "Okay. But does that mean you all don't want help finding her other missing friend?"
Aya:
> You shift your load and hurry after Lord Tenma.
> Aside from the ice, the cavern is pretty open. Like a giant laser was shot through to make it. Or a giant creature.
> It looks like you might be able to reach the Palace of Earth Spirits and the rest of the underground through here, if nothing suddenly appears at the end.
Ami:
> "Ah. We'll... try to worry more about that problem when the immediate one is settled. Keeping one unsettled just to aid in another doesn't sound completely right to try. At least to me."
>_
-
Aya:
> Speed up behind Lord Tenma to catch and scoop her up in the same carry as before.
> "Pardon my tardiness."
Ami:
> "Well, if you insist. I'd be glad to help if you change your mind, though."
-
Aya:
> Speed up behind Lord Tenma to catch and scoop her up in the same carry as before.
> "Pardon my tardiness."
Ami:
> "Well, if you insist. I'd be glad to help if you change your mind, though."
Aya:
> You catch the rest of the way up and get back to carrying Tenma.
> "Given how it felt at first, I wouldn't be too surprised if all of the Tengu down here are frozen as well..." Tenma comments.
Ami:
> "I'll try to get in touch if I do, then."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Mmm...I certainly hope not. But I could take them with us if they are. Come to think of it, are you enjoying your current travel arrangements, or would you like to try riding where Larva and Piece were riding?"
Ami:
> Nod.
> "Please do"
-
Aya:
> "Mmm...I certainly hope not. But I could take them with us if they are. Come to think of it, are you enjoying your current travel arrangements, or would you like to try riding where Larva and Piece were riding?"
Ami:
> Nod.
> "Please do"
Aya:
> "This is fine." Tenma declines.
Ami:
> "It'll probably be possible to just come by this house and ask for you by name through there or whatever..." Ann thinks. "Maaaybe."
>_
-
Aya:
> "As you wish, my Lord."
> Hightail it the rest of the way down, in the hopes of finding our sisters.
Larva:
> Look around. Do we see Aya's innards?
> Is there anyone else here besides Piece?
> If not, speak to Piece quietly: "Hey...I think we're alone in here. Should we continue our date? We could probably do whatever we want as long as we're quiet enough that she doesn't hear us..."
Ami:
> "If I'm around on the other side, sure. Or if you have some way to contact me easily. Maybe, like, a telepathic message or something."
-
Aya:
> "As you wish, my Lord."
> Hightail it the rest of the way down, in the hopes of finding our sisters.
Larva:
> Look around. Do we see Aya's innards?
> Is there anyone else here besides Piece?
> If not, speak to Piece quietly: "Hey...I think we're alone in here. Should we continue our date? We could probably do whatever we want as long as we're quiet enough that she doesn't hear us..."
Ami:
> "If I'm around on the other side, sure. Or if you have some way to contact me easily. Maybe, like, a telepathic message or something."
Aya:
> You continue, coming across the palace as expected.
> You don't see any Tengu hanging around outside, however. There do appear to be other creatures further in the distance, away from the palace and at the undeground city, though.
Ami:
> "I don't think I have telepathy..."
>_
-
Aya:
> Fly toward them.
Larva:
> Are we aware of ourselves?
Ami:
> "Mmm. Well, without knowing where I live, I can't really promise proximity. But I'll do what I can. Maybe I can ask Miss Aya to help...I think she'd be interested in the mystery, given our instructions."
-
Aya:
> Fly toward them.
Larva:
> Are we aware of ourselves?
Ami:
> "Mmm. Well, without knowing where I live, I can't really promise proximity. But I'll do what I can. Maybe I can ask Miss Aya to help...I think she'd be interested in the mystery, given our instructions."
Aya:
> You head for the city.
> The creatures, obviously youkai now that you're closer, appear frozen...
Larva:
> You think so? All you really smell is yourself, but you do see Clownpiece and, you think, her home? Whatever that place was you found her at earlier. But a bit different from what you remember - smaller, too.
Ami:
> "You should probably tell her you're okay rather than trying to get into more problems. Maybe she'ss send you back to help after seeing you handle yourself."
>_
-
Aya:
> Frown.
> "Well, that's not good."
> Get closer, so we can see exactly who/what they are, and if we can identify any individuals.
Larva:
> "Uh...are we back at your house, Piece? ...Do you live inside this tengu lady?"
Ami:
> "Maybe. ...That'd be nice."
-
Aya:
> Frown.
> "Well, that's not good."
> Get closer, so we can see exactly who/what they are, and if we can identify any individuals.
Larva:
> "Uh...are we back at your house, Piece? ...Do you live inside this tengu lady?"
Ami:
> "Maybe. ...That'd be nice."
Aya:
> None of the ones you're nearby appear to be anyone you know. Maybe one's you've seen before, but not really known.
> "It's good they're not dead or anything..." Tenma reasons.
Eternity:
> "No. I just didn't like how it looked at first. But now I can see something a bit better." Clownpiece responds.
Ami:
> "Well then?"
>_
-
Aya:
> "True. In theory, they'll be fine once they thaw."
> Tap into our sense of the winds to see if we can feel any tengu in the vicinity.
> Then check for any non-tengu in the vicinity.
Eternity:
> "Huh...I didn't know you could do that."
> "So...if we're alone in here..."
> Make a bit of a show of looking Piece's new body up and down.
> "...Do you want to resume our date?"
Ami:
> Nod.
> "Until next time, Ann."
> Give a short bow.
-
Aya:
> "True. In theory, they'll be fine once they thaw."
> Tap into our sense of the winds to see if we can feel any tengu in the vicinity.
> Then check for any non-tengu in the vicinity.
Eternity:
> "Huh...I didn't know you could do that."
> "So...if we're alone in here..."
> Make a bit of a show of looking Piece's new body up and down.
> "...Do you want to resume our date?"
Ami:
> Nod.
> "Until next time, Ann."
> Give a short bow.
Aya:
> You don't seem to. At least none moving?
Eternity:
> Clownpiece looks like she's considering but grows a look of dissatisfaction. Or, disgust?
> "This doesn't feel right to..."
Ami:
> Ann waves you off happily.
> You think Suzaku already left?
>_
>_
-
Aya:
> "...I'm not sensing any movement nearby."
> Look around at the frozen statues. Roughly how many people are here?
> "...Should we take anyone here with us, do you think? I can take a whole bunch if we wanted to. Not that I'm saying that's definitely what we should do, it's just an idea."
Eternity:
> Look mildly worried.
> "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to put you off..."
Ami:
> Return the wave, then head back to the land we're supposed to be from. Have a look around for Suzaku once we arrive.
-
Aya:
> "...I'm not sensing any movement nearby."
> Look around at the frozen statues. Roughly how many people are here?
> "...Should we take anyone here with us, do you think? I can take a whole bunch if we wanted to. Not that I'm saying that's definitely what we should do, it's just an idea."
Eternity:
> Look mildly worried.
> "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to put you off..."
Ami:
> Return the wave, then head back to the land we're supposed to be from. Have a look around for Suzaku once we arrive.
Aya:
> There's a lot... It'd be useless to count them. This probably isn't the entire city though.
> "There's no u se in it. Let's keep looking around for those we actually do know. Or someone not frozen."
Eternity:
> "No, I think it's just here."
Ami:
> You try to head through the only suspicious passage here.
> This feels right. You think you've made it?
> Suzaku is waiting in the room, seemingly for you?
>_
-
Aya:
> "Alright. Looking for someone we know, then..."
> Do we know where Yuugi dwells? If so, head to her house, looking for her. If not, head back to the palace, and head inside, looking for Satori or her family.
Eternity:
> "Oh."
> Look around some more.
> "...Well, I think you made it look nice, at least."
Ami:
> Do we have our memories back?
> Wave to Suzaku.
> "Hey. This seems right."
-
Aya:
> "Alright. Looking for someone we know, then..."
> Do we know where Yuugi dwells? If so, head to her house, looking for her. If not, head back to the palace, and head inside, looking for Satori or her family.
Eternity:
> "Oh."
> Look around some more.
> "...Well, I think you made it look nice, at least."
Ami:
> Do we have our memories back?
> Wave to Suzaku.
> "Hey. This seems right."
Aya:
> No... You remember her being at the bridge sometimes... But she was more often at that cave with the tracks today...
> You head for the palace...
> Before you enter, you can spot that hell cat carrying a frozen Tengu into the palace, followed by a few fairies with uncommon outfits.
Eternity:
> "Thank you." Piece responds, as you see a few pieces missing from how it looked before. Well, if you can cheer her up like that, maybe you both could have a nice time in here...?
Ami:
> You're not sure... Something feels like it's wrong in your head, but you're sorta starting to feel fine. It's like being in a dream, you think. One where you aren't sure if things are real but are considering the possibility of it being a dream. The things you knew, like Gensokyo being really cold right now, feels like it could be... not wrong, but not the current state?
> "Aya's not here." Ami speaks.
>_
-
Aya:
> Can we hear what's going on inside us?
> Is the tengu someone whose name we know?
> Are there other frozen tengu visible?
> Call out to the cat while following after her.
> "Oh, hey there! You're okay!"
Eternity:
> Can we hear what's going on outside of here?
> "You're welcome! How do you do it, anyway? That's really cool!"
Ami:
> Grunt, wince, and hold our head a bit as we come to grips with our mind being messed with.
> "Urgh..."
> Look up at Suzaku.
> "Really? Crap..."
> "How are you feeling? My mind is...something's not right with it. I'm mostly okay otherwise, but still..."
-
Aya:
> Can we hear what's going on inside us?
> Is the tengu someone whose name we know?
> Are there other frozen tengu visible?
> Call out to the cat while following after her.
> "Oh, hey there! You're okay!"
Eternity:
> Can we hear what's going on outside of here?
> "You're welcome! How do you do it, anyway? That's really cool!"
Ami:
> Grunt, wince, and hold our head a bit as we come to grips with our mind being messed with.
> "Urgh..."
> Look up at Suzaku.
> "Really? Crap..."
> "How are you feeling? My mind is...something's not right with it. I'm mostly okay otherwise, but still..."
Aya:
> A bit.
> No.
> Doesn't seem to be...
> You call out.
> "Huh? You aren't frozen?" The cat jumps, looking back in surprise.
Eternity:
> You hear Aya calling out to someone, but not really anything else.
> "It's probably just my torch and abilities, thinking about it." Piece reasons.
Ami:
> "I'm fine." Suzaku... doesn't elaborate.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Yep. Not my own power, admittedly, but it's keeping me in the game. How are things here?"
> Glance to the frozen tengu, then back to the cat.
> "Um...do you mind if I take her? Or do you need her for something?"
Eternity:
> Do the surroundings feel like Piece's energy?
> "So it's like you're hypnotizing both of us, in a way?"
Ami:
> "Mmm. That's...that's good."
> Look around. Where are we?
-
Aya:
> "Yep. Not my own power, admittedly, but it's keeping me in the game. How are things here?"
> Glance to the frozen tengu, then back to the cat.
> "Um...do you mind if I take her? Or do you need her for something?"
Eternity:
> Do the surroundings feel like Piece's energy?
> "So it's like you're hypnotizing both of us, in a way?"
Ami:
> "Mmm. That's...that's good."
> Look around. Where are we?
Aya:
> "I've got it. We might be close to unthawing them." She continues on.
Eternity:
> A bit.
> "...Y-Yeah." Piece admits, seemingly previously unsure of it herself.
Ami:
> You appear to be in someone's room. Just Suzaku is here with you.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Short-term or long-term thaw?"
> Follow the cat inside if that's where she goes.
Eternity:
> Sparkle eyes.
> "Neat!"
Ami:
> "So...who's privacy are we invading, anyway?"
-
Aya:
> "Short-term or long-term thaw?"
> Follow the cat inside if that's where she goes.
Eternity:
> Sparkle eyes.
> "Neat!"
Ami:
> "So...who's privacy are we invading, anyway?"
Aya:
> "What do you mean?" She asks as you begin following her inside.
Eternity:
> "It doesn't sound that great at first thought. But maybe it's good compared to the other kind."
Ami:
> "I think it was Seija's or something."
>_
-
Aya:
> Keep an eye out for other tengu as we go.
> "The freezing effect is atmospheric throughout Gensokyo...every non-fairy is constantly subject to it. Some folks have abilities that allow them to keep themselves thawed, but for those of us that don't, we need help from others. A portable way to keep someone thawed would be what I'd say is long-term, I guess."
Eternity:
> "Yeah, I sure can't do something like that."
Ami:
> Do we know who that is?
> If not, ask: "Who?"
-
Aya:
> Keep an eye out for other tengu as we go.
> "The freezing effect is atmospheric throughout Gensokyo...every non-fairy is constantly subject to it. Some folks have abilities that allow them to keep themselves thawed, but for those of us that don't, we need help from others. A portable way to keep someone thawed would be what I'd say is long-term, I guess."
Eternity:
> "Yeah, I sure can't do something like that."
Ami:
> Do we know who that is?
> If not, ask: "Who?"
Aya:
> "So that's why the zombie fairies were fine..." The cat looks over at one.
Eternity:
> "Are you sure?"
Ami:
> You think you do. Someone with horns...
>_
-
Aya:
> How is Tenma holding up?
> "Though, even if it's a stationary way for them to stay thawed, that's very much appreciated. I hope you don't mind guests..."
Eternity:
> "Pretty sure! Illusions aren't in my housewheel."
Ami:
> "That's...they have horns, right?"
-
Aya:
> How is Tenma holding up?
> "Though, even if it's a stationary way for them to stay thawed, that's very much appreciated. I hope you don't mind guests..."
Eternity:
> "Pretty sure! Illusions aren't in my housewheel."
Ami:
> "That's...they have horns, right?"
Aya:
> She hasn't interjected yet.
> "Sure."
Eternity:
> "I think there's some bugs that can do something against predators though right? Like making themselves appear bigger or colorful?"
Ami:
> Suzaku nods.
>_
-
Aya:
> What does the expression on Tenma's face suggest they're thinking/feeling, if we can even tell?
> "Thank you."
Eternity:
> ...Huh, that's not a bad point. Is that something we can do?
Ami:
> "I guess we should probably go find them? And apologize for being in their bedroom."
-
Aya:
> What does the expression on Tenma's face suggest they're thinking/feeling, if we can even tell?
> "Thank you."
Eternity:
> ...Huh, that's not a bad point. Is that something we can do?
Ami:
> "I guess we should probably go find them? And apologize for being in their bedroom."
Aya:
> You can't see her face the way you're carrying her.
> You wonder if the cat's going all the way to the back of the palace or something...
Eternity:
> Maybe... You can scatter scales, for one...
Ami:
> "Maybe they don't mind if no one's waiting here. I wonder where they went in the castle..."
>_
-
Aya:
> Give Tenma a very light squeeze.
> "How are you faring, my Lord?"
Eternity:
> "Huh...maybe?"
> Try scattering a few scales in here to see what happens?
Ami:
> "Should we go out and look for them? ...Are we even allowed to do that, if this is a castle?"
-
Aya:
> Give Tenma a very light squeeze.
> "How are you faring, my Lord?"
Eternity:
> "Huh...maybe?"
> Try scattering a few scales in here to see what happens?
Ami:
> "Should we go out and look for them? ...Are we even allowed to do that, if this is a castle?"
Aya:
> "Fine. I'm still not freezing." Tenma responds.
Eternity:
> You try, but they don't go out very far. At least, you know it's still possible.
Ami:
> "Sure. I don't see why they'd want us to stay put in here."
> It's supposed to be freezing in Gensokyo, right? But this room doesn't feel cold enough to be called freezing...
>_
-
Aya:
> Do we feel any different all of a sudden?
> "Good."
Eternity:
> "Hmm..."
> Sprinkle some scales directly onto Piece. Try willing them to change the color of her clothes to yellow.
Ami:
> "...Hey, wait, aren't we supposed to be freezing or something?"
-
Aya:
> Do we feel any different all of a sudden?
> "Good."
Eternity:
> "Hmm..."
> Sprinkle some scales directly onto Piece. Try willing them to change the color of her clothes to yellow.
Ami:
> "...Hey, wait, aren't we supposed to be freezing or something?"
Aya:
> No.
> It does appear you're being taken to the back. You can already see some Tengu unthawed and sitting around nearby.
> This place does feel a bit warmer than the rest. This isn't the place with the furnace yet either.
Eternity:
> You toss some towards Piece, trying to change her clothes with them...
> No dice... The scales do look yellow, though.
> Clownpiece seems confused as to what you're trying.
Ami:
> "I think they did something about that?" Suzaku assumes.
>_
-
Aya:
> Anyone we recognize?
> Are our hands on Lord Tenma in the usual place, or did we shift them to less personal locations?
> "Hello, ladies."
Eternity:
> "Hm. That didn't feel like anything, did it?"
Ami:
> "Oh, that's good. Miss Aya will probably want to know."
---
Sekibanki:
> Check in. What are we up to?
-
Aya:
> Anyone we recognize?
> Are our hands on Lord Tenma in the usual place, or did we shift them to less personal locations?
> "Hello, ladies."
Eternity:
> "Hm. That didn't feel like anything, did it?"
Ami:
> "Oh, that's good. Miss Aya will probably want to know."
---
Sekibanki:
> Check in. What are we up to?
Aya:
> Not yet... Perhaps they got better rooms? Maybe?
> The proper one to give respect to Lord Tenma. Well, your kind of...
Eternity:
> "What was it supposed to feel like?"
Ami:
> "Should we look for them?"
> You feel like something's off about Suzaku... This doesn't seem like how she usually acts. You think she was more carefree, but now it feels like she's on a mission.
> Then again, you suppose you two have been on one for a while. Was it a day or two? How long has it been since helping Aya?
Seki:
> You are in the Scarlet Devil Mansion, accompanied by some fairy maids and the previously frozen non-fairy members of the mansion.
>_
-
Aya:
> "How's everyone doing?"
Eternity:
> "I tried making your clothes yellow to match your hair."
Ami:
> "Yeah, let's. ...No offense, by the way, but you seem oddly motivated."
Seki:
> Do we have any heads out anywhere else?
> How are the non-fairies remaining unfrozen? Is it our doing, or something else?
> Have we been tasked with anything?
> How do our masters feel about our soul-related abilities?
-
Aya:
> "How's everyone doing?"
Eternity:
> "I tried making your clothes yellow to match your hair."
Ami:
> "Yeah, let's. ...No offense, by the way, but you seem oddly motivated."
Seki:
> Do we have any heads out anywhere else?
> How are the non-fairies remaining unfrozen? Is it our doing, or something else?
> Have we been tasked with anything?
> How do our masters feel about our soul-related abilities?
Aya:
> "Ah. Lord Trnma!?" A few of the tengu in your vision react with surprise.
Eternity:
> "Oh. I didn't know you could change things colors?"
Ami:
> "It's fine since we have something to do, right?"
Seki:
> No. Naturally. You haven't been able to keep your heads airborne much of a distance away from you.
> It's nothing you've done to them.
> You're trying to figure out a way to keep the residents thawed.
> You don't think you got their thoughts on it.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Yup, that's me."
Eternity:
> "I don't know if I can. That was just the first thing I thought of..."
Ami:
> "That's true. How long has it been since we were given that task to do, anyway?"
Seki:
> Has anyone suggested anything for keeping them thawed?
-
Aya:
> "Yup, that's me."
Eternity:
> "I don't know if I can. That was just the first thing I thought of..."
Ami:
> "That's true. How long has it been since we were given that task to do, anyway?"
Seki:
> Has anyone suggested anything for keeping them thawed?
Aya:
> "Not you. Why are you carrying the lord like that, even. It's disrespectful." One speaks up.
Eternity:
> "I guess trying things helps us learn more..."
Ami:
> "Maybe a day now. Why?"
Seki:
> Nothing really yet...
>_
-
Aya:
> Shrug.
> "I asked and was given permission."
Eternity:
> "Yeah..."
> Try scattering a rainbow of scales.
Ami:
> "Just that I couldn't remember. Let's head out."
Seki:
> Mental check: did our neckfire keep people thawed?
> How many people can we carry in our spooky cart?
-
Aya:
> Shrug.
> "I asked and was given permission."
Eternity:
> "Yeah..."
> Try scattering a rainbow of scales.
Ami:
> "Just that I couldn't remember. Let's head out."
Seki:
> Mental check: did our neckfire keep people thawed?
> How many people can we carry in our spooky cart?
Aya:
> "That-..." The tengu keeps quiet.
Eternity:
> You try...
> You get a few different colored ones out...
Ami:
> Ami leads the way out of the room...
Seki:
> You don't think you checked.
> The card could carry all of the residents present here, minus the fairies since you didn't try yet.
>_
-
Aya:
> Wind whisper in Tenma's ear: "I don't suppose I'd be permitted a light enjoyment for this audience~?"
> Speaking normally to everyone: "So how are things going here?"
Eternity:
> Do the scales appear to be piling up?
> "Mmmm..."
> Scrunch up our face in concentration. We can do this!
> Try making Piece's clothes rainbow-colored with those scales. Really, really try!
Ami:
> Assuming Suzaku headed out and not ourselves, follow!
---
Seki:
> "...Well, if we want to search for help, I can at least carry everyone that risks freezing..."
-
Aya:
> Wind whisper in Tenma's ear: "I don't suppose I'd be permitted a light enjoyment for this audience~?"
> Speaking normally to everyone: "So how are things going here?"
Eternity:
> Do the scales appear to be piling up?
> "Mmmm..."
> Scrunch up our face in concentration. We can do this!
> Try making Piece's clothes rainbow-colored with those scales. Really, really try!
Ami:
> Assuming Suzaku headed out and not ourselves, follow!
---
Seki:
> "...Well, if we want to search for help, I can at least carry everyone that risks freezing..."
Aya:
> "Well, everyone started to freeze a while ago. I think it a bit after the time Lord Tenma... er, got busted out..." The Tengu speaking looks aside.
> "It seems like my zombie fairy pals managed to pull a miracle down here." The cat speaks up. "I don't know about the rest of the underworld, though... How's Okuu been?"
> Tenma seems preoccupied with something else.
Eternity:
> No. They vanish after a bit.
> You try to change Piece's getup!
> ...
> Still nothing...
Ami:
> You follow your companion out.
> "Doesn't seem like Aya's here anymore..." Suzaku sighs.
> "Ah, you two." You hear someone, as two ladies come into view from the hallway. "That's one less problem to worry about."
> "I hope you weren't ready to go out and do anything. Another party just left out." The other of the two speaks.
Seki:
> "Why would we search for help instead of seeking out the problem and resolving it, like Reimu does?" Remilia questions.
> "We have a means of travel, and strong individuals as well. We'd be better off trying to deal with it ourselves than looking for others to help us." Sakuya speaks.
>_
-
Aya:
> "She's been a dear and a delight. Though the crew we've put together at the Shining Needle Castle needed her for something, so that's where she is right now."
> Look down at Tenma to see if we can tell what they're doing.
> "Lord Tenma? Are you okay?"
Eternity:
> Frown.
> "Well, fiddlesticks."
Ami:
> "Oh. Can only one party be out at a time?"
---
Seki:
> "I mean, if that's what you wanted to do, we could certainly try that too. I don't know that I'm going to be any help for anything beyond transportation anyway, you all seem way stronger than me. Unless you want me to swap your souls around into each other's bodies for a lark or something."
-
Aya:
> "She's been a dear and a delight. Though the crew we've put together at the Shining Needle Castle needed her for something, so that's where she is right now."
> Look down at Tenma to see if we can tell what they're doing.
> "Lord Tenma? Are you okay?"
Eternity:
> Frown.
> "Well, fiddlesticks."
Ami:
> "Oh. Can only one party be out at a time?"
---
Seki:
> "I mean, if that's what you wanted to do, we could certainly try that too. I don't know that I'm going to be any help for anything beyond transportation anyway, you all seem way stronger than me. Unless you want me to swap your souls around into each other's bodies for a lark or something."
Aya:
> "Ah. Good."
> Tenma seems to be looking for someone.
> "I'm fine. Seems like mostly everyone is around here." Tenma responds.
Eternity:
> "Nothing huh..."
Ami:
> "More accurately, they were the only ones that could manage to get out from here."
> "Guess we can't meet up with Aya yet, then?" Suzaku supposes.
> "Not really. You might've had the chance to go along with them if you showed up earlier."
Seki:
> "You have your worth, as does everyone else here." Remilia says. "Have you tried much in the form of combat yet?"
> "This isn't the time for self-loathing. We should be dealing with this dreadful weather." Patchouli speaks up.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Ah, that is good."
> Wind whisper in Tenma's ear: "Our audience is surprised I am holding you thusly, my Lord. Please permit me a light enjoyment of your form for them~"
Eternity:
> Shake our head.
Ami:
> Frown.
> "Shoot. Well, now I feel silly."
---
Seki:
> "I, uh, try to avoid it..."
-
Aya:
> "Ah, that is good."
> Wind whisper in Tenma's ear: "Our audience is surprised I am holding you thusly, my Lord. Please permit me a light enjoyment of your form for them~"
Eternity:
> Shake our head.
Ami:
> Frown.
> "Shoot. Well, now I feel silly."
---
Seki:
> "I, uh, try to avoid it..."
Aya:
> "You seem to really direct all your attention a certain way..." Tenma scowls.
Eternity:
> "Well, at least we have something to wear." Clownpiece says. "It could've been worse."
Ami:
> "It can't be helped now. Where should we wait?"
> "As long as it's not that room, it should be fine."
> Suzaku sits on the ground.
Seki:
> "What about striking before you need to deal with what the rest of a fight would entail? Finishing them before they're ready to fight." Sakuya questions.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Not all of it, I promise you."
> Wink at Tenma with a grin.
> "After all, I got us here and found our sisters, didn't I?"
> Wind whisper in Tenma's ear: "And I noticed you didn't say no, my Lord~ Please do say yes, it would be a great honor."
Eternity:
> "That's certainly true. Though you're certainly something special to look at without something to wear!"
Ami:
> Do we know any of these people?
---
Seki:
> "That might bring unwanted attention to myself and my friends."
-
Aya:
> "Not all of it, I promise you."
> Wink at Tenma with a grin.
> "After all, I got us here and found our sisters, didn't I?"
> Wind whisper in Tenma's ear: "And I noticed you didn't say no, my Lord~ Please do say yes, it would be a great honor."
Eternity:
> "That's certainly true. Though you're certainly something special to look at without something to wear!"
Ami:
> Do we know any of these people?
---
Seki:
> "That might bring unwanted attention to myself and my friends."
Aya:
> "Allow me to say no now, then." Tenma responds...
Eternity:
> "I wonder if I look better than Master yet." Piece considers.
Ami:
> You don't think you know these two.
Seki:
> "So you'll just let yourself be walked all over? No maid of my mansion will receive such treatment from others." Remilia speaks. "You need to learn how to fight."
>_
-
Aya:
> Does Tenma still look irritated with us?
> Wind whisper in Tenma's ear: "Aww, how unfortunate. Very well~"
> Out loud, to the kasha: "So you mentioned your zombie fairies creating a miracle. What exactly is it that they're doing?"
Eternity:
> "I'd say you do. Why not take a look at yourself, too? Here, as long as it's just us in here, let's take advantage of that."
> Undress Piece (unless she resists) so she can examine her new self.
Ami:
> "Alrighty. ...Um, by the way, have we met...?"
---
Seki:
> "Well, I mean, I can always do what I did before in a pinch..."
> Rekindle the burning feeling inside of us, the one that resulted in everyone's souls separating from their bodies. Once it's ready, take our head off again to let it loose."
-
Aya:
> Does Tenma still look irritated with us?
> Wind whisper in Tenma's ear: "Aww, how unfortunate. Very well~"
> Out loud, to the kasha: "So you mentioned your zombie fairies creating a miracle. What exactly is it that they're doing?"
Eternity:
> "I'd say you do. Why not take a look at yourself, too? Here, as long as it's just us in here, let's take advantage of that."
> Undress Piece (unless she resists) so she can examine her new self.
Ami:
> "Alrighty. ...Um, by the way, have we met...?"
---
Seki:
> "Well, I mean, I can always do what I did before in a pinch..."
> Rekindle the burning feeling inside of us, the one that resulted in everyone's souls separating from their bodies. Once it's ready, take our head off again to let it loose."
Aya:
> Not to the point of imminent wrath incursion, at least.
> "...Keeping everyone in here from freezing, I guess? I didn't really ask how they're doing it..."
Eternity:
> "I got to before, remember?" Piece questions. "Besides, this was an outfit Master herself gave me. I don't wanna get out of it yet."
Ami:
> "I guess not really. But that's fine. We're just the Tsukumo sisters. More residents of this castle..."
Seki:
> You try to repeat what happened back in that cave...
> Reminiscing on those thoughts from before, your head engulfs once more in a great flame, or rather, where your head used to be.
> The fairies quickly start to appear tired.
> "That takes too long." Remilia crosses her arms. "In the time it took you to do that, every one of us could've taken you out at least twice over."
> "It doesn't seem refined either." Sakuya comments, her and the other residents not appearing tired like the fairies. "That's indiscriminate and unfocused. You should at least work on fixing that."
> "Even I know how to focus my power." Flandre speaks, flexing her fingers. "Controlling it's different, but putting all of that on one thing is easy."
> "It doesn't seem like you'll be able to work this trick at your current level on anyone who knows what's going on." Patchouli even adds. "Even if it's an uncommon sensation to feel, once you've felt it once, it's easier to resist."
> It's... irritable seeing how you've already gone back to being useless against stronger people, even with something new...
>_
-
Aya:
> "Hmm. How mobile are they? Can they travel freely, or are they stuck here?"
Eternity:
> Frown.
> "Darn. I thought that was pretty smooth, too. Dating is really hard..."
Ami:
> Bow.
> "A pleasure. You may already know this, but I'm Ami. We may have actually met before, I don't know for sure. I lost my memory somehow while on the other side, and now things feel off. Please pardon any rudeness."
---
Seki:
> Frown at the blatant disrespect and unfairness.
> Use that irritation to fuel the fire further.
-
Aya:
> "Hmm. How mobile are they? Can they travel freely, or are they stuck here?"
Eternity:
> Frown.
> "Darn. I thought that was pretty smooth, too. Dating is really hard..."
Ami:
> Bow.
> "A pleasure. You may already know this, but I'm Ami. We may have actually met before, I don't know for sure. I lost my memory somehow while on the other side, and now things feel off. Please pardon any rudeness."
---
Seki:
> Frown at the blatant disrespect and unfairness.
> Use that irritation to fuel the fire further.
Aya:
> "I don't think it's much outside the palace. I had to rush out and in to get the frozen Tengu inside."
Eternity:
> "If it's dating... Why don't we crush our enemies together? I think that's worked well for Master."
Ami:
> "We should be sorry. You two seemed like you were ready to get back into action out there."
> "We've had enough action ourselves. Too much out of our league." The other says.
> "It's only out of your league if you give up." Suzaku says.
> "Well, then we give up on trying to catch up to those others."
> "This feels like a good opportunity to change things, though." Suzaku adds. "If not for the cold, I think I'd even be able to make a way out of here."
> "I think you're setting your hopes too high..."
Seki:
> You try to let those emotions burn brighter.
> The fairies have fallen unconscious by now, but the other residents still stand fine.
> "You look like we've insulted you." Remilia frowns. "We're giving you advice. As an employee of our mansion, why would we try to put you down?"
>_
-
Aya:
> "Mmm, that's unfortunate. I was hoping we could all travel as a group, with them included."
Eternity:
> "Hmm. What enemies are there?"
Ami:
> "...I feel like I must have missed something."
---
Seki:
> Grrrr...
> "Because it's useless. I'm useless! This great new thing I just learned I can today has already been beaten without being a sweat! It's not fair!"
> Burn harder! We'll show them!
-
Aya:
> "Mmm, that's unfortunate. I was hoping we could all travel as a group, with them included."
Eternity:
> "Hmm. What enemies are there?"
Ami:
> "...I feel like I must have missed something."
---
Seki:
> Grrrr...
> "Because it's useless. I'm useless! This great new thing I just learned I can today has already been beaten without being a sweat! It's not fair!"
> Burn harder! We'll show them!
Aya:
> "Where are you trying to go with that big a group?"
Eternity:
> "Whoever is causing the incidents?"
Ami:
> "What are you lost on?"
Seki:
> "Calm down. Unless you think we're a group of weaklings too." Patchouli scowls.
> "Practice it, and you might be able to overpower Patchy and Sakuya with it." Remilia advises. "As you are now, it's like you're spraying water out everywhere without focus when we knew to bring umbrellas."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Anywhere we need to go. Group size isn't a problem. Watch."
> Set Tenma down on her feet, then reach into our mouth and pull Larva partially out, enough that her torso is sticking out of our mouth but the rest is her is still inside. (To help keep her in place, close our teeth and mouth around her body, not so much that we're biting into her, but enough that she can't get her presumably-much-larger-than-before butt through.)
Eternity:
> "You mean, like, Cirno? I think she's-WAH!"
> Get yanked upward!
> Take a look around once it stops.
Ami:
> "The cold thing sounds somewhat familiar, at least. The rest of all that, though, I didn't understand."
---
Seki:
> "It's only me that's weak! You all figured it out instantly! It's only ever me! It's always only ever me!"
> More! More! Harder! Harder!
-
Aya:
> "Anywhere we need to go. Group size isn't a problem. Watch."
> Set Tenma down on her feet, then reach into our mouth and pull Larva partially out, enough that her torso is sticking out of our mouth but the rest is her is still inside. (To help keep her in place, close our teeth and mouth around her body, not so much that we're biting into her, but enough that she can't get her presumably-much-larger-than-before butt through.)
Eternity:
> "You mean, like, Cirno? I think she's-WAH!"
> Get yanked upward!
> Take a look around once it stops.
Ami:
> "The cold thing sounds somewhat familiar, at least. The rest of all that, though, I didn't understand."
---
Seki:
> "It's only me that's weak! You all figured it out instantly! It's only ever me! It's always only ever me!"
> More! More! Harder! Harder!
Aya:
> You pull Larva out partway.
> "Do you need to go somewhere?" The cat asks one of the Tengu near her.
> "That'd be up to our boss over there. But I don't believe we do..."
> "There's seemingly nowhere else to go. The mountain didn't appear to connect to anywhere else in Gensokyo." Tenma explains.
> "Huh? What do you mean?" Orin questions.
Eternity:
> You can't see anything. Wherever you're stuck halfway in doesn't have any space to look around.
Ami:
> "This is the only place in Gensokyo, seemingly. Aya managed to get out thanks to Yukari, and just recently, a similar looking Yukari also got out with the group we mentioned.
Seki:
> You continue your tantrum, aiming to fuel your ability more.
> "Figure it out your way then. We'll be coming up with ideas to solve this incident in the meantime" Patchouli sighs.
> "We should find the ice fairy first." Remilia recommends.
>_
-
Aya:
> Swallow Larva back down.
> Lift Tenma back up and carry them as before, with our hands in the same locations.
> "Yeah. Regions of Gensokyo appear to have been separated from each other, like they're separate dimensions or something. I was in a region with the Shining Needle Castle and part of Bhavagra, and my trip to this region was one-way, and only the result of a lot of effort on the part of a lot of others. We were able to get here from the mountaintop using the Moriya Shrine's back access, but once you're on the mountaintop, you pretty much can't go anywhere much further down than our village. That being said, we haven't yet explored the Underground's other tunnels, so I can't speak for what we might find if we try to go back to the surface a different way."
> "Anyway, everyone here may or may not strictly need to go anywhere. But it costs me pretty much nothing to take everyone with me, and it would at least stop us intruding on Lady Komeiji's home. Again, assuming the zombie fairies aren't simply stuck here."
Eternity:
> "Wah!"
> Thud back down to where Piece is.
> "Oogh...bumpy ride..."
Ami:
> Do we recognize the name 'Yukari'?
> If so, are we aware of two Yukaris?
---
Seki:
> Do we know what happened to Cirno?
> Do we know why the others aren't freezing?
-
Aya:
> Swallow Larva back down.
> Lift Tenma back up and carry them as before, with our hands in the same locations.
> "Yeah. Regions of Gensokyo appear to have been separated from each other, like they're separate dimensions or something. I was in a region with the Shining Needle Castle and part of Bhavagra, and my trip to this region was one-way, and only the result of a lot of effort on the part of a lot of others. We were able to get here from the mountaintop using the Moriya Shrine's back access, but once you're on the mountaintop, you pretty much can't go anywhere much further down than our village. That being said, we haven't yet explored the Underground's other tunnels, so I can't speak for what we might find if we try to go back to the surface a different way."
> "Anyway, everyone here may or may not strictly need to go anywhere. But it costs me pretty much nothing to take everyone with me, and it would at least stop us intruding on Lady Komeiji's home. Again, assuming the zombie fairies aren't simply stuck here."
Eternity:
> "Wah!"
> Thud back down to where Piece is.
> "Oogh...bumpy ride..."
Ami:
> Do we recognize the name 'Yukari'?
> If so, are we aware of two Yukaris?
---
Seki:
> Do we know what happened to Cirno?
> Do we know why the others aren't freezing?
Aya:
> "It doesn't cost us anything to stay here either. It's nice. Sure being underground is less than desired, but it's pretty good still."
> "Iizunamaru!" Tenma suddenly calls out, to your surprise.
> "Yes?" Megumu's voice answers from the doorway of another room, halfway between walking in.
> "I'd like a chat." Tenma speaks.
> Megumu starts for the two of you through the Tengu...
Eternity:
> "Ugh, that seems annoying." Piece states.
Ami:
> You think that was someone big. You don't know if there were two of them.
Seki:
> You believe she got split in two or something. But if you recall correctly, thanks to you, the two were put in one. In fact, you think she was explained to be the cause of the incident.
> Though if that big fairy took her with her when departing, how come the freezing hasn't stopped yet?
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh, hey, Boss. Uh, be right back, everyone."
> With Tenma in our arms, head a bit back through the palace the way we came so Boss and Tenma can get some privacy for whatever this is. (Pray internally that Boss isn't in trouble because of our antics.)
Eternity:
> "I don't even know what it was for..."
Ami:
> "That name is familiar. Though I don't remember there being two of them..."
---
Seki:
> Urgh...
> ...
> ...no, we should help with this part. This is what we signed up for, after all. Bring things back down.
> "...That big fairy took her somewhere. Well, she took one of the Cirnos somewhere."
-
Aya:
> "Oh, hey, Boss. Uh, be right back, everyone."
> With Tenma in our arms, head a bit back through the palace the way we came so Boss and Tenma can get some privacy for whatever this is. (Pray internally that Boss isn't in trouble because of our antics.)
Eternity:
> "I don't even know what it was for..."
Ami:
> "That name is familiar. Though I don't remember there being two of them..."
---
Seki:
> Urgh...
> ...
> ...no, we should help with this part. This is what we signed up for, after all. Bring things back down.
> "...That big fairy took her somewhere. Well, she took one of the Cirnos somewhere."
Aya:
> You retreat some, Megumu following along.
> "Have your abilities shed any light on the recent happenings?" Tenma asks.
> "Uh... I don't think so?"
> "...You have tried, right?" Tenma questions, then sighs. "Then have you at least had any luck with anything regarding the incidents?"
> "I think there was Chimata for a bit, but I don't remember where the thing we were speaking to them with was..." Megumu looks aside.
Eternity:
> "I guess we should decide if we'll try to date or help stop the incident or whatever." Piece says. "I have ideas for either one picked that'll do us better than now."
Ami:
> "It's someone else."
Seki:
> You start to settle down and stop...
> "Where to?"
> "She said somewhere, so she probably doesn't know."
> "Probably best to look for them then. At least we have two subjects we can find." Remilia states.
>_
-
Aya:
> "You did at least identify the moon as a problem, Boss. And I think Nitori might have that device. But if we can maybe get to the Human Village somehow, that's where Chimata was last. She could very well still be there, given the circumstances."
Eternity:
> "Mmm...do you have a preference?"
Ami:
> Blink.
> "...That seems really strange."
---
Seki:
> "Well, the tiny one probably won't be very helpful, I think. We'll want the larger one. Last I saw them was in the underground tunnels...so they could be just about anywhere."
-
Aya:
> "You did at least identify the moon as a problem, Boss. And I think Nitori might have that device. But if we can maybe get to the Human Village somehow, that's where Chimata was last. She could very well still be there, given the circumstances."
Eternity:
> "Mmm...do you have a preference?"
Ami:
> Blink.
> "...That seems really strange."
---
Seki:
> "Well, the tiny one probably won't be very helpful, I think. We'll want the larger one. Last I saw them was in the underground tunnels...so they could be just about anywhere."
Aya:
> "So nothing useful to report..." Tenma says.
> "Well, Momoyo should still be down here. I think she's made those tunnels."
> "But will she be useful for anything here?"
> "She should know more than we do given that. About the situations going on. I didn't see any of the Oni pick her up though, so she's probably feozen out there."
> "We should check on her then."
> "it'll take a while since the fairies are keeping us from being frozen here."
Eternity:
> "There's already a bunch of people after the incident right? So..."
Ami:
> "It'd be stranger if it was just another of her that hadn't showed up until now."
Seki:
> "We'll search here then, and ask around along the way." Flandre points to the exit of the room. "We'll find them soon enough that way."
> "There's that ship at the lake as well." Sakuya mentions.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Not if I bring everyone along in me. You've been in there, Boss, you know how spacious it is."
Eternity:
> "That's true. If only Aya had a way to keep herself from freezing..."
Ami:
> "I guess that's true. So who is left here? As much as I probably won't know anyone."
---
Seki:
> "Should I chauffeur everyone, then?"
-
Aya:
> "Not if I bring everyone along in me. You've been in there, Boss, you know how spacious it is."
Eternity:
> "That's true. If only Aya had a way to keep herself from freezing..."
Ami:
> "I guess that's true. So who is left here? As much as I probably won't know anyone."
---
Seki:
> "Should I chauffeur everyone, then?"
Aya:
> "I doubt you can handle as much as are present." Megumu gestures back towards the area the rest are at.
Eternity:
> "It seems like she's doing fine. There's a bunch of fairies here too. That's why I'm suggesting. Especially if she's going to pull you out like that for no reason." Piece argues.
Ami:
> "Well, us... I don't remember who else decided to stay, but I think they left someone."
Seki:
> "Of course." Flandre speaks, starting for the door.
>_
-
Aya:
> Grin at Boss.
> "I'll take that bet."
Eternity:
> "...That's true..."
Ami:
> "Let's go find whoever got left behind, then. It might make decision-making easier."
---
Seki:
> Get ourselves in a position ready to chauffeur.
-
Aya:
> Grin at Boss.
> "I'll take that bet."
Eternity:
> "...That's true..."
Ami:
> "Let's go find whoever got left behind, then. It might make decision-making easier."
---
Seki:
> Get ourselves in a position ready to chauffeur.
Aya:
> "No you won't." Tenma shuts you down.
> "I meant keeping everyone from freezing. But good to know you aren't letting her indulge in everything she pleases." Megumu states.
Eternity:
> "I bet Master could get us a good spot in hell, too."
Ami:
> "What decision making?"
Seki:
> You follow out.
> Your cart and the steeds are still waiting out here.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh, I was assuming the zombie fairies were coming with us. Though it sounds like we soon may not even have our non-zombie fairies, if what I hear from the two lovebugs is any indication."
Eternity:
> "Oh, that sounds great!"
Ami:
> "What we do, if anything."
Seki:
> Let everyone load themselves up.
-
Aya:
> "Oh, I was assuming the zombie fairies were coming with us. Though it sounds like we soon may not even have our non-zombie fairies, if what I hear from the two lovebugs is any indication."
Eternity:
> "Oh, that sounds great!"
Ami:
> "What we do, if anything."
Seki:
> Let everyone load themselves up.
Aya:
> "Two what's?" Tenma questions. "Nevermind."
> "I don't think Orin is willing to part with any of her fairy friends."
Eternity:
> "So which is it?"
Ami:
> "Thought we were just sitting here in wait for Aya. We can't really leave." Suzaku says.
Seki:
> You let the crew embark.
> "So should we question the fairies first, or the ship?" Sakuya questions.
>_
-
Aya:
> "The two fairies that have been traveling with us. One of them has been keeping us thawed. But it sounds they wish to pursue their budding romance elsewhere. As for the kasha, she could have come with us."
Eternity:
> "Let's do it! I wanna be warm again!"
Ami:
> Frown a bit.
> "Then I guess we can sit here and do nothing and wait for something to happen to us."
---
Seki:
> "For whatever my opinion is worth, I think we should check on the ship, in case someone is frozen and needs rescuing."
-
Aya:
> "The two fairies that have been traveling with us. One of them has been keeping us thawed. But it sounds they wish to pursue their budding romance elsewhere. As for the kasha, she could have come with us."
Eternity:
> "Let's do it! I wanna be warm again!"
Ami:
> Frown a bit.
> "Then I guess we can sit here and do nothing and wait for something to happen to us."
---
Seki:
> "For whatever my opinion is worth, I think we should check on the ship, in case someone is frozen and needs rescuing."
Aya:
> "Doesn't sound like any of our business." Megumu says. "And if you think she'll accept such an invite. I doubt so. This is her home after all."
Eternity:
> "Okay. Just hope Master can actually get here..." Piece says.
Ami:
> "Is there something wrong with that?" Suzaku questions. "There's nothing we can do thatd be useful right now."
Seki:
> "Alright. Lead the way."
>_
-
Aya:
> Shrug.
> "At this point, I'm not going to ask anyway. But all that being said, it seems like we're about to be stuck down here with everyone else, which means Momoyo and Chimata are off the table regardless."
Eternity:
> "She poofed into place last time, right? She can probably do it again."
Ami:
> "No, if we cant do anything then we can't do anything. I just figured we might want to prepare for the eventuality that we can do something. But if no one else wants to, I'm content to sit down and hope my brain isn't permanently broken."
---
Seki:
> Head toward the lake with the boat.
-
Aya:
> Shrug.
> "At this point, I'm not going to ask anyway. But all that being said, it seems like we're about to be stuck down here with everyone else, which means Momoyo and Chimata are off the table regardless."
Eternity:
> "She poofed into place last time, right? She can probably do it again."
Ami:
> "No, if we cant do anything then we can't do anything. I just figured we might want to prepare for the eventuality that we can do something. But if no one else wants to, I'm content to sit down and hope my brain isn't permanently broken."
---
Seki:
> Head toward the lake with the boat.
Eternity:
> "Now that I think about it, maybe it's dangerous for her to pop up here..." Piece says after a bit.
Aya:
> "If that's the case, maybe you can get some pity out of Orin and get the fairies to at least follow you around. Doubt she'll let them if you mention eating them." Megumu explains. "But if you save it for when she's out of earshot, you'll probably convince them."
> "Are you encouraging such?" Tenma questions, curiously.
> "No, just stating the obvious expectation by now..."
> You feel smaller... Did they already ditch you? If so, how? You don't think either of them can teleport...
Ami:
> "She's your friend, right? Maybe she can help refresh you on things."
> "It seems just better to prepare... But part of me feels like helping you out with that instead would..." Suzaku thinks. "Feel better?"
Seki:
> You start for the boat...
> Along the way, you notice a group present near the entrance up to it...
> There's the big fairy Cirno was with. Those other two with the big one. Three smaller fairies, and some familiar faces from in that underground cave.
> "Beating her up won't solve it..." The big fairy speaks in an annoyed tone.
> "You're just trying to protect her." A blonde fairy speaks.
> "It would've been solved earlier when that demon fairy hybrid lady pulled her soul out. Since it wasn't, we're thinking of other ways."
>_
-
Aya:
> Frown for a moment.
> "Pardon me, my Lord."
> Put Tenma down, and reach into ourselves, feeling for Larva or Piece.
Ami:
> How do we feel?
---
Seki:
> Oh, that last one sounds like they're talking about us.
> "Hmm? You need my help with something?"
-
Aya:
> Frown for a moment.
> "Pardon me, my Lord."
> Put Tenma down, and reach into ourselves, feeling for Larva or Piece.
Ami:
> How do we feel?
---
Seki:
> Oh, that last one sounds like they're talking about us.
> "Hmm? You need my help with something?"
Aya:
> You set Tenma down again, and check...
> Neither of them are present...
Eternity:
> "Huh?!" Piece jumps in surprise, as you feel someone over your shoulder. "H-Hey, is Ay-"
> "Well I wasn't too busy for my sweet Clownpiece. Of course I'd make it when you called- huh?" You hear Hecatia. "What did you say?"
> "Is Aya alright?"
> "Oh. Yes, probably."
> This place feels warmer than the place you were in earlier. Actually, a bit hot.
> The surroundings look a bit clearer, too. Is this actually Clownpiece's home?
Ami:
> A bit annoyed. What with trying to be helpful ending up with nothing really useful being gained, Aya leaving anyways, being unable to properly help further, and also losing a bit of your mind...
> Maybe you ought to be more annoyed, now that you think about the events leading up to now...
Seki:
> "Ah, you're here. That makes another group. I assume Remilia and the others are in there, too?" The big fairy questions.
> "It seems Aya has failed to relay the meeting place to others..." Sakuya comments.
> "Actually, there seems to be another issue, aside from the cold..."
> "Gensokyo's all split up, and it's almost impossible to get from one place to another." The lighter blonde fairy, or you suppose the former would be orange haired, explains.
> "Then how did the three of you possibly make it here..." One of the others present asks.
> "Hmhm. It's not just Cirno that changed. The Three Fairies of Light are stronger than ever!" The orange fairy exclaims.
> "We probably couldn't do it if we were still underground. We are the Three Fairies of Light, after all..." The brunette fairy claims.
> "That doesn't explain anything." Patchouli comments from the cart.
>_
-
Aya:
> Pull our hand back out.
> "Yep, they're gone."
> Shrug.
> "Guess we're stuck here."
Eternity:
> "Whoa...this place is way warmer! Where are we?!"
Ami:
> Frown deeper.
> "...No I don't, actually. What was the point of all this in the end? Why are we even here? What did we accomplish aside from giving me brain damage?"
---
Seki:
> Look around. Do we recognize anyone else here?
-
Aya:
> Pull our hand back out.
> "Yep, they're gone."
> Shrug.
> "Guess we're stuck here."
Eternity:
> "Whoa...this place is way warmer! Where are we?!"
Ami:
> Frown deeper.
> "...No I don't, actually. What was the point of all this in the end? Why are we even here? What did we accomplish aside from giving me brain damage?"
---
Seki:
> Look around. Do we recognize anyone else here?
Aya:
> "That was... frighteningly quick. They could probably solve one of the incidents if they're capable of that." Megumu speaks.
Eternity:
> "Clownpiece's hell, so she calls it." Hecatia speaks. "What did you want, actually?"
> "Well, since there were a ton of people already trying to fix the incidents, we thought we could take a break and enjoy a date. Hell would be a great place because it's warmer than out here." Clownpiece explains.
Ami:
> "We... Maybe it wasn't such a good idea..." Suzaku considers.
> "There are other people out there already trying their best to fix things." One of the two ladies says. "You guys shouldn't risk you lives to be like them."
> "Some people are just more useful than others."
> "W-Well, I wouldn't put it like that... but sis isn't entirely wrong."
Seki:
> You try to remember those present...
> The big fairy's name was Daiyousei. There's Koa, a devil. Cirno, no longer small. That demon-like woman who you think was called Shinki. Byakuren, which may mean this ship could be that temple, too... Some blonde with earmuffs and her hair like ears. Another blonde, you think that's the puppeteer occasionally in the village.
> Ah, Miko and Alice, respectively. You don't think you caught their names before, but you should probably be careful about calling out their names while riding this...
> Your abilities also seem to help you identify those three fairies as Sunny Milk, Luna Child, and Star Sapphire.
> The two fairies near Daiyousei still haven't had their names fully decided yet. Given the big fairy got upset with you over almost giving them names early, you suppose she's still saving it for a special occasion. You can still make out Misha Rose and Shizune Bluer as part of their names, though.
>_
-
Aya:
> Shrug.
> "Fairies just be like that sometimes. And that was before Gensokyo went to pot. They've beefed up substantially, if who I've seen so far is any indication."
> Cross our arms in front of us.
> "So. Not to point out the obvious, but we have an existential problem on our hands, and you two are the two biggest decision-makers available. What do we do?"
Eternity:
> "Yeah! ...Though I do still feel kinda bad for leaving Miss Aya to just freeze out there..."
> Look mildly concerned.
> "That's not going to dock me hero points, is it? I only just started this journey..."
Ami:
> Sigh.
> Have a seat up against the wall, holding our head in one hand, half in trying to take care of it, half in aggravation.
> "I'd almost rather just be frozen, honestly. At least then I'd only regain consciousness when this was all fixed and I could just go about my life again, instead of watching the minutes tick by while imprisoned with people I barely knew even before I got scrambled."
> Look at our hosts.
> "Uh, no offense."
---
Seki:
> Point at Cirno.
> "Hey, wait, you're not small anymore."
-
Aya:
> Shrug.
> "Fairies just be like that sometimes. And that was before Gensokyo went to pot. They've beefed up substantially, if who I've seen so far is any indication."
> Cross our arms in front of us.
> "So. Not to point out the obvious, but we have an existential problem on our hands, and you two are the two biggest decision-makers available. What do we do?"
Eternity:
> "Yeah! ...Though I do still feel kinda bad for leaving Miss Aya to just freeze out there..."
> Look mildly concerned.
> "That's not going to dock me hero points, is it? I only just started this journey..."
Ami:
> Sigh.
> Have a seat up against the wall, holding our head in one hand, half in trying to take care of it, half in aggravation.
> "I'd almost rather just be frozen, honestly. At least then I'd only regain consciousness when this was all fixed and I could just go about my life again, instead of watching the minutes tick by while imprisoned with people I barely knew even before I got scrambled."
> Look at our hosts.
> "Uh, no offense."
---
Seki:
> Point at Cirno.
> "Hey, wait, you're not small anymore."
Aya:
> "You do outnumber the zombie fairies and animals here..." You hear Tsukasa. "Given you three are the ones in the most power and authority, you can do whatever you want with the rest down here."
> "She's right. We do have some luxury of choice..." Megumu adds.
Eternity:
> "There were other fairies and people not frozen out there. She'll be fine." Clownpiece waves.
> "You're going to get docked major points and put into villain territory if you both think it's fine to just go on a date while everyone else is working hard." Hecatia sounds displeased.
> "Huh? But shouldn't it be okay because everyone else is already working hard?" Piece questions.
Ami:
> "None taken. We're used to that."
> "Both barely being known and wanting to just get through this."
> "Ah, right. I think we were supposed to note stuff down for when Aya returns or something." Suzaku speaks. "I don't remember if it was you or me that was supposed to though. But at least we know we didn't go there for nothing."
> "Still, was it a good idea on her part?"
> "Erm..." Suzaku considers.
Seki:
> "She's back to how she was before." Daiyousei answers.
> "Sorry about all of this..." Cirno actually speaks for herself. "I was being really stupid and selfish even before I caused this incident. I think I know a way to fix it, though. I pretty much caused it by making the cold in Gensokyo freeze everyone that wasn't a fairy. I can't fix it alone, though. If we can get some way to help me overpower what I did before in manipulating this cold, or get enough heat to burn it all away, it should solve the problem. This other incident might make that easier. Maybe we don't have to do all of Gensokyo at once, at least."
> "No guarantee that others aren't trying to stop that incident first, though." Daiyousei says.
>_
-
Aya:
> Frown.
> "Setting aside that I refuse to give anyone orders that isn't already willing to do what I'd be asking of them, my question was more about what options we have for dealing with the current situation. What action plans are available? What specific things would you two even tell them to do that would improve our situation?"
Eternity:
> "In my defense, I wanted to do the date while we were inside Miss Aya..."
Ami:
> Oh, right, that. Check to see if we have the notebook.
---
Seki:
> "Uh."
> Look back at the carriage, then back at Cirno.
> "If you need overpowering, they're way more suited for that than me. I just work here."
-
Aya:
> Frown.
> "Setting aside that I refuse to give anyone orders that isn't already willing to do what I'd be asking of them, my question was more about what options we have for dealing with the current situation. What action plans are available? What specific things would you two even tell them to do that would improve our situation?"
Eternity:
> "In my defense, I wanted to do the date while we were inside Miss Aya..."
Ami:
> Oh, right, that. Check to see if we have the notebook.
---
Seki:
> "Uh."
> Look back at the carriage, then back at Cirno.
> "If you need overpowering, they're way more suited for that than me. I just work here."
Aya:
> "We could-"
> "We could investigate those that somehow got here even though this place shouldn't reach anywhere else." Tenma gestures out of the palace. "Can't you at least feel that sudden momentary breeze, Aya? The question is-"
> "Are we fast enough?" Megumu considers.
> "No. It's if they're willing to work with us and keep us from freezing, too."
> You don't notice any breeze, though...
Eternity:
> "One, that seems very rude to the person you're inside of. Two, that isn't much better..."
> "Unn... Sorry." Piece speaks.
> "What am I supposed to do with you two now..." Hecatia puts a hand to her head.
Ami:
> You check for a notebook...
> You do seem to possess one. It doesn't seem to have a lot from your trip though... Did you forget to note things down in it!?
Seki:
> "None of us are actually that great at... supporting others. We're better at our own strength." Remilia states. "Best we have for support are Patchouli and Meiling. Perhaps you too, given you were able to free all of us from freezing."
> "Koa is better at such than I am." Patchouli mentions.
> "At any rate, we're looking for someone good at powering fairies up, powering up cold, or possessing a great amount of firepower." Koa speaks.
> "If there's a method for protecting everyone from it, Koa and I could probably conjure up a royal flare that would get rid of all of the cold from here." Patchouli considers.
> You wonder if Kagerou and Wakasagihime are fine...
>_
-
Aya:
> Take a few moments while they work their plans out, and focus on trying to feel for winds.
Eternity:
> "Unn...sorry."
Ami:
> Heave a heavier sigh than before.
> Hold the notebook out to Suzaku.
> "We didn't get much of anything."
---
Seki:
> "Someone good at powering fairies up? Don't we have that weirdo pervert tengu for that?"
> Glance out across the lake for any signs of Hime. ...Maybe she's floated to the surface if she's frozen?
-
Aya:
> Take a few moments while they work their plans out, and focus on trying to feel for winds.
Eternity:
> "Unn...sorry."
Ami:
> Heave a heavier sigh than before.
> Hold the notebook out to Suzaku.
> "We didn't get much of anything."
---
Seki:
> "Someone good at powering fairies up? Don't we have that weirdo pervert tengu for that?"
> Glance out across the lake for any signs of Hime. ...Maybe she's floated to the surface if she's frozen?
Aya:
> You try, but don't notice anything...
> "We could have one of us stay here and get help if the others don't return after a bit." Megumu offers. "Given that Aya seems to be enjoying your company a lot, and you were the one that noticed anything..." She looks over at Tenma.
Eternity:
> "Hm... Alright... I'll let you go. You two can enjoy your playdate together. I'm sure you didn't mean anything bad."
> "Okay... but Master, are you going to take us back to-"
> "No no, don't worry about me." Hecatia interrupts, starting to leave the room. "Just as I'm sure you two will find a way to enjoy yourselves, I'm sure I'll be able to manage the problems I have to deal with."
> You think she's being genuine rather than sarcastic... But you feel a bit of spite behind her words.
Ami:
> "Ah.."
> "Geez, could you guys stop being so gloomy?" One of the girls questions. "You're making a big deal out of little. You're still alive and able bodied. It's not like you were about to lose your entire existence or anything. There's probably already been a bunch of people in, or maybe even outside of Gensokyo, that ended up like such."
> "Erm... She means that you can still make up for anything that went poorly since you came back in one piece." The other lady explains.
Seki:
> "There's a tengu that can power fairies up?" Cirno questions. "I think there could be a strong alliance if they made use of that..."
> You peer over the lake...
> No mermaid in sight, as far as you can see.
>_
-
Aya:
> Frown a bit in confused irritation.
> "...I don't feel any breeze..."
Eternity:
> "...sorry..."
Ami:
> "...I just don't know."
---
Seki:
> How well endowed is Cirno?
> "Can't your speedy grabby handsy friend do something like that? She seemed particularly attached to you in the limited interactions we've had today."
-
Aya:
> Frown a bit in confused irritation.
> "...I don't feel any breeze..."
Eternity:
> "...sorry..."
Ami:
> "...I just don't know."
---
Seki:
> How well endowed is Cirno?
> "Can't your speedy grabby handsy friend do something like that? She seemed particularly attached to you in the limited interactions we've had today."
Aya:
> "Hm... I swear I felt one. Maybe I'm just losing my touch."
> "Not at all lord Tenma! I'm sure you noticed something." Megumu speaks.
Eternity:
> "Okay we'll help with your business, master!" Piece shouts.
> "Huh?"
> "You're clearly not happy with us and are gonna punish us in some way, right? You were gonna leave us here, on top of that, right? Why don't we just make it up by helping you with what you sound so busy with? " Piece sounds fed up.
> "Not exactly. But for the most part, yes. I don't know if your friend shares your sudden enthusiasm to make up, though..." Hecatia states. "And I won't make you two do my work."
> "Is there already a bunch of people working on it?"
> "...Well..."
Ami:
> The two don't say anything in response.
Seki:
> She's pretty modest. You expect a fairy to ever only get as big as this, not like Daiyousei there...
> "Aya? I never heard her powering fairies up..."
> "If it's cold, there's Letty Whiterock. In fact, Alice, aren't you capable of such magic?" Daiyousei asks.
> "Her grimoire holds all kinds-"
> "Ahem!" Alice interrupts Shinki. "I suppose I could be a source of fire, but I don't think I'd add enough cold control alongside Cirno."
>_
-
Aya:
> "I'd certainly believe you did and I just missed it. Or maybe it was just a temporary opening for wherever it came from. ...I suppose I could focus entirely on feeling for it if/when it arrives again, assuming I can do so somewhere that won't freeze me solid again."
Eternity:
> Shrug.
> "Piece did a whole bunch of stuff I wanted to do, even if she was asleep for most of it. It's only fair I do something she wants to do in return, right?"
> "Though, do you have a way to keep Miss Aya from freezing again? She kinda needed me to do that for her."
Ami:
> "...I don't suppose this place has any spare guest bedrooms you're willing to lend? I think I'd just rather take a nap and hopefully just wake up to a fixed brain and a fixed Gensokyo."
---
Seki:
> "Come to think of it, why isn't Aya with you now? She was fawning over you earlier, wasn't she?"
-
Aya:
> "I'd certainly believe you did and I just missed it. Or maybe it was just a temporary opening for wherever it came from. ...I suppose I could focus entirely on feeling for it if/when it arrives again, assuming I can do so somewhere that won't freeze me solid again."
Eternity:
> Shrug.
> "Piece did a whole bunch of stuff I wanted to do, even if she was asleep for most of it. It's only fair I do something she wants to do in return, right?"
> "Though, do you have a way to keep Miss Aya from freezing again? She kinda needed me to do that for her."
Ami:
> "...I don't suppose this place has any spare guest bedrooms you're willing to lend? I think I'd just rather take a nap and hopefully just wake up to a fixed brain and a fixed Gensokyo."
---
Seki:
> "Come to think of it, why isn't Aya with you now? She was fawning over you earlier, wasn't she?"
Aya:
> "I'll check it out myself then. If it's nothing and I'm not back in a few minutes, I'm sure you'll come up with something." Tenma speaks. And with just that, she takes off.
> "It would be kinda funny if she was so confident just now, yet didn't find anything..." Megumu murmurs. "But it's not like we're in a hopeless situation, so I'm still sure she noticed something."
Eternity:
> "Aya? I suppose she's covering this whole thing too. Well, we can drop by her and see if she wants to help, too, as well as see if she's fine or not."
Ami:
> "There's a-"
> "Ah, you two came back out. Welcome back." You hear another person down the hallway. Again, with someone else beside them.
> "It sounds like they're ready to turn in for a while. Perhaps we shouldn't bother them." Of the two, the one with less red in her clothing states.
> "Really? Earlier, it sounded like they were wanting to get up and do something."
> "Were you eavesdropping on us?" One of the two beside you questions the newcomers.
> "Sorta. We just wanted to talk about something we noticed that was interesting."
> "Don't get your hopes up. There's still the cold if we even find a way to leave here..."
Seki:
> "I'm sure she had her own business to get to with the rest of the Tengu." Miko speaks.
>_
-
Aya:
> Float up into the air a bit toward where Lord Tenma went (but don't follow them out).
> "Maybe...but I hope they found something. It would be nice for something to go our way."
> Suddenly turn around and divebomb Boss feet-first, aiming our legs on either side of her head. Once we've pressed our body against her face, stop immediately and clamp our thighs on either side of her head, locking her face in place stuffed into a particular location.
> "Hi Boss! I missed you~"
Eternity:
> "I think she's doing stuff with the other tengu. But no harm in asking!"
Ami:
> Sit up proper.
> "Is there something we can do?"
---
Seki:
> "Oh."
-
Aya:
> Float up into the air a bit toward where Lord Tenma went (but don't follow them out).
> "Maybe...but I hope they found something. It would be nice for something to go our way."
> Suddenly turn around and divebomb Boss feet-first, aiming our legs on either side of her head. Once we've pressed our body against her face, stop immediately and clamp our thighs on either side of her head, locking her face in place stuffed into a particular location.
> "Hi Boss! I missed you~"
Eternity:
> "I think she's doing stuff with the other tengu. But no harm in asking!"
Ami:
> Sit up proper.
> "Is there something we can do?"
---
Seki:
> "Oh."
Aya:
> "We at least have all the Tengu-"
> You interrupt Megumu's speech by crashing into her.
> "Ngh, really now? Was Lord Tenma that much of a stick in the mud?" Megumu responds, holding onto you a bit in surprise from the divebomb.
Eternity:
> "Are you sure about that? I recall them being pretty territorial. Then again, you were at that former hell place, right, not the mountain?"
Ami:
> "The Prismriver sisters were playing outside when they thought they heard someone comment on their music. They are phantoms though, so it could've been nothing..."
> "It's not much of a lead. What does it matter if someone was responding?"
> "Well, then that'd mean we made contact with someone else not in here. That's a step towards actually getting to other places."
> "But there's still the cold to worry about anyways."
Seki:
> "Given we don't have a full group, it seems we shouldn't start discussing about whether to let this incident persist or not. The moon related one, that is. These other two, we should do something about." Remilia states.
> "Agreed." Daiyousei comments. "Shall we start with trying to have a large enough control over the cold? Koa, Alice, Miss Knowledge, and Cirno. Do you four think it's enough?"
> "For Misty Lake, maybe?" Cirno considers.
> "It'd be nice if there was a way to combine ourselves, rather than having to rely on trying to combine our magic and abilities." Alice speaks. "I've been around all three of you occasionally, but hardly ever cooperated in something."
> "Right. It'll probably take a few tries." Patchouli adds.
>_
-
Aya:
> ...Based on our knowledge of everything involved, do we think we could fit Boss's head inside ourselves there?
> If we do think we could fit Boss's head without much/any discomfort, do we think we could get her in any further than that? If so, how far?
> "I wouldn't say that. But this is nicer for all three of us~"
> Place a hand on the back of Boss's head and press her forward a little further into ourselves.
Eternity:
> Nod.
> "Yeah."
> Go wide-eyed with realization.
> "Oh! I just remembered! I think I actually could mix our life essences together (https://www.shrinemaiden.com/index.php?topic=385.msg25714#msg25714), Miss Piece's Smart Master! No shot too high for this shooter!"
Ami:
> "Maybe we could try communicating back without heading into the cold?"
--
Seki:
> To Alice: "I don't suppose four souls in one body would do what you're looking for?"
-
Aya:
> ...Based on our knowledge of everything involved, do we think we could fit Boss's head inside ourselves there?
> If we do think we could fit Boss's head without much/any discomfort, do we think we could get her in any further than that? If so, how far?
> "I wouldn't say that. But this is nicer for all three of us~"
> Place a hand on the back of Boss's head and press her forward a little further into ourselves.
Eternity:
> Nod.
> "Yeah."
> Go wide-eyed with realization.
> "Oh! I just remembered! I think I actually could mix our life essences together (https://www.shrinemaiden.com/index.php?topic=385.msg25714#msg25714), Miss Piece's Smart Master! No shot too high for this shooter!"
Ami:
> "Maybe we could try communicating back without heading into the cold?"
--
Seki:
> To Alice: "I don't suppose four souls in one body would do what you're looking for?"
Aya:
> You highly doubt so...
> "All three of us?" Megumu questions
Eternity:
> "Reducing the amount of helping hands isn't something we should be looking for, you know. I thought you said you were sorry about thinking of skirting out on helping?" Hecatia questions.
Ami:
> "That is something... if they can hear the music, maybe they can hear our voices?" The red woman considers.
> "Hm... if not, they are still hearing the music somehow... maybe enough will get them to try and investigate."
> "Yeah, maybe they have a way to get by."
Seki:
> "It may be. It depends on how it ends up. Then again, it's probably too much for a single body to take." Alice responds.
> "Right. At some point, even your capabilities become too much for a body that change is necessary. Either you find a way to change, or you simply hit a limit."
> "It's usually the same for magic." Patchouli adds.
> "It seems it's always the body that's the problem when trying to improve." Alice rests a hand on her chin.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Yeah. Easier on Lord Tenma if I sink my talons into you instead of them."
> Let go of Boss and land properly on the ground.
Eternity:
> "Oh, no no no! I'm not trying to skip out! I'm just sayin'."
Ami:
> "Where did this happen?"
---
Seki:
> "Well, let me know if you want to try it."
-
Aya:
> "Yeah. Easier on Lord Tenma if I sink my talons into you instead of them."
> Let go of Boss and land properly on the ground.
Eternity:
> "Oh, no no no! I'm not trying to skip out! I'm just sayin'."
Ami:
> "Where did this happen?"
---
Seki:
> "Well, let me know if you want to try it."
Aya:
> "Mm... You think she'll be back in a few minutes, or sooner?" Megumu sits up.
Eternity:
> "Just saying, huh..."
Ami:
> Outside of the castle. On one of the edges."
Saki:
> "Again, the body would be the problem. I'm not for it unless we figure out a solution to that, too." Patchouli speaks.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Hard to say. Hopefully sooner rather than later."
Eternity:
> "...Yeah..."
Ami:
> "Let's check it out, then."
---
Seki:
> Well, we tried. Let's let someone else suggest ideas.
-
Aya:
> "Hard to say. Hopefully sooner rather than later."
Eternity:
> "...Yeah..."
Ami:
> "Let's check it out, then."
---
Seki:
> Well, we tried. Let's let someone else suggest ideas.
Aya:
> Megumu doesn't respond immediately. Though that moment is all that's needed to hear someone outside the palace.
> "Knew it wouldn't be-"
> "Surprised you didn't notice, Aya." Tenma speaks, as she darts into the palace. "Let's go if you don't want to wait around."
> And just as quickly, she leaves, with little explanation.
Eternity:
> "Anyways, Former hell, so it's called."
> Clownpiece nods, and Hecatia grabs the both of you.
> The scenery changes too quickly for you to notice, but you're in a different place from the previous two.
> Speakinf of scenery, there's quite a number of people frozen down here... though you do see a group in the distance still moving, heading for the largest building down here.
Ami:
> "Was it a familiar voice, Raiko?"
> "Was it a guy's voice, or a girl's?
> "Lyrica says it was a guy's." The red woman answers, leading the way.
> "Well that rules out a lot of familiar voices."
Seki:
> "I'm sure you could make a body, Alice dear." Shinki says. "If not, I could."
> "Have you ever bettered that giant doll, actually?" Cirno asks.
> "Somewhat. It's not meant for long excursions at once like resolving an incident without break." Alice says. "But no, I don't think I could make a body that can house even two magician's powers yet."
>_
-
Aya:
> Scoop Boss up in the regular carry and hurry after Lord Tenma.
Eternity:
> Point at the group in the distance.
> "Hey, unfrozen people!"
Ami:
> Do we know any men?
> Glance over at Suzaka to check to see if she's coming with.
> Then follow along ourselves.
---
Seki:
> Look to Shinki.
> "Uh, I'm probably missing something because I'm not a magic expert, but if you think you can make a suitable body, can't you just make your own body suitable, then?"
-
Aya:
> Scoop Boss up in the regular carry and hurry after Lord Tenma.
Eternity:
> Point at the group in the distance.
> "Hey, unfrozen people!"
Ami:
> Do we know any men?
> Glance over at Suzaka to check to see if she's coming with.
> Then follow along ourselves.
---
Seki:
> Look to Shinki.
> "Uh, I'm probably missing something because I'm not a magic expert, but if you think you can make a suitable body, can't you just make your own body suitable, then?"
Aya:
> You heave Megumu up and chase after Tenma.
> The group appears to be some of those from the castle. Notably, both Yukari and that other one, Merry.
> There's also some further away. Ah, Larva. You suppose she already missed you. Oh how much poor Momizi must miss you by now, then...
Eternity:
> "Oh. Do they have a fairy like you, too?" Piece questions.
> Hey, you can see Aya rushing towards them.
Ami:
> There's some among the Tengu you've seen around. Not too well acquainted with though.
> Suzaku is following along.
Seki:
> "I'm good at creation. Changing things that are already made isn't as nice."
>_
-
Aya:
> Is Tenshi with them?
> "Oh hey, it's my other traveling party. How 'bout that?"
Eternity:
> Point at Aya.
> "No, but they have my trusty steed!"
Ami:
> Have our memories sufficiently returned that we understand the conundrum of human-eating any better?
---
Seki:
> "Oh, my bad."
-
Aya:
> Is Tenshi with them?
> "Oh hey, it's my other traveling party. How 'bout that?"
Eternity:
> Point at Aya.
> "No, but they have my trusty steed!"
Ami:
> Have our memories sufficiently returned that we understand the conundrum of human-eating any better?
---
Seki:
> "Oh, my bad."
Aya:
> She doesn't appear to be.
> "Ah, it's hardly been a minute since you left." Yukari speaks. "Seems you had your hands full."
> "Can we get back to where we were going?" Merry asks.
> "We might actually be able to get more helping hands if-"
> "I'm just focused on figuring out how to fix the gap issue. Then I can focus on my other."
> "And we'll help you with that too. But more capable people will make things easier." You hear Shinmyoumaru.
> "Yukari and another version of her are here. We shouldn't be needed - we could've been sticking by Raiko, the Tsukumo sisters, and-"
> "My my, you're quite worried about them. Afraid they'll run into trouble and can't handle themselves?" Yukari questions.
Eternity:
> "Ah, this seems to be quite the group." Hecatia says as she approaches them.
> "Don't know if those two birds are back from their trip yet. Things could get worse if someone else managed to get out."
> "Last I recall, there weren't as many incredible people as myself and my friend in our world." You hear some of the group speaking. "...Okay, maybe there were some incredible people in history, but I mean with peculiar abilities. ...Okay, maybe-"
> "Yeah yeah we get it, the chance still isn't 0."
Ami:
> You try to think as you walk along.
> You know that eating humans isn't something done anymore... and kidnapping is specifically also shaky territory. But you feel a bit weird given that the mountain is supposedly Tengu territory, yet there were sometimes kidnapping?
> "You look troubled." Suzaku says. "Sometimes, you should thinking so hard and just go with things."
> The red woman leads you to the exterior of this structure, and interestingly, another, different red woman comes out from her.
> Followed by a black clad one and a white clad one.
> "You'd better not be messing around Lyrica." The black one states.
> "I'm not. You guys know my music." The red - the smaller red woman, creates an object out of nothing.
> The strange thing floats beside her, and parts of it are depressed in, like buttons or cushions.
> Ah, given the sounds, it seems to be a musical instrument. Though the music isn't that great...? It's not bad, it's just... not something you've heard before, you think.
Seki:
> "She's apparently a goddess. It may be different from magic." Patchouli says.
> "You're going to rely on something like that?" You think you hear Sakuya scoff.
> "Well, we could search for Letty instead..." Daiyousei offers.
>_
-
Aya:
> Turn to Lord Tenma.
> "These people are quite capable, my Lord. They should be able to help us if we are able to help them."
Eternity:
> "Wow, this is a lot of people that aren't frozen!"
Ami:
> Don't think so hard and just go with things, huh...
> Lean over to Suzaku and whisper in her ear.
> "Next time we have down time, join me in a private room, would you?"
> Then go back to paying attention to the noise.
---
Seki:
> What's a letty?
-
Aya:
> Turn to Lord Tenma.
> "These people are quite capable, my Lord. They should be able to help us if we are able to help them."
Eternity:
> "Wow, this is a lot of people that aren't frozen!"
Ami:
> Don't think so hard and just go with things, huh...
> Lean over to Suzaku and whisper in her ear.
> "Next time we have down time, join me in a private room, would you?"
> Then go back to paying attention to the noise.
---
Seki:
> What's a letty?
Aya:
> "What did they say about birds just now?" Tenma questions.
Eternity:
> "We have quite the capable group here. Though I'm sure there's some other great people we're missing that could help. Perhaps they already are on another end."
> "Have you been troubled with anyone that isnt?" Hecatia asks.
> "Not really. The one taking this the least seriously may appear to be Aya over here, but maybe she's doing such things to help her deal with the incident in her own way. Perhaps it's better to say she's not solely focusing on it the most out of everyone, but she is one putting in the most amounts of effort in it."
Ami:
> "What for? Did you figure out something that might bring your memory back?"
> "Hush down a little for a moment." The big red woman speaks.
Seki:
> You do not know...
> "What season even is it?" Cirno questions.
> "I don't think that's going to matter with the way Gensokyo is, and your little stunt." Alice speaks. "If she's someone seasonal in a way, like Lily White, she's probably not right now."
>_
-
Aya:
> How much of the conversation in Larva's vicinity can we hear?
> "Two birds...that's probably Suzaku and Ami. I sent them to the Outside World on an investigation to see if we could get around those barriers."
> Frown a bit.
> "Though Tokiko went with them, which would really be three birds."
Eternity:
> "Seems like she alternates between fooling around and doing too much, in what time we spent traveling together. Can't complain about the comfy rides she gives, though!"
Ami:
> Shut up and listen while looking a little guilty.
---
Seki:
> Do we know anyone seasonal?
-
Aya:
> How much of the conversation in Larva's vicinity can we hear?
> "Two birds...that's probably Suzaku and Ami. I sent them to the Outside World on an investigation to see if we could get around those barriers."
> Frown a bit.
> "Though Tokiko went with them, which would really be three birds."
Eternity:
> "Seems like she alternates between fooling around and doing too much, in what time we spent traveling together. Can't complain about the comfy rides she gives, though!"
Ami:
> Shut up and listen while looking a little guilty.
---
Seki:
> Do we know anyone seasonal?
Aya:
> You're close enough to hear all of it.
> "Outside world?"
> "No need to worry about it. It's none of your concern." Merry states.
Eternity:
> "Well, we know she's safe now, I guess." Piece speaks.
Ami:
> You pipe down...
> You think you heard someone for a moment? Kinda amidst the music. Might've been your imagination though, or thinking of someone's voice...
> "Well, someone definitely can hear this." The other woman says. "Again, we can't get anywhere..."
> "How did you get here, again?" The red woman asks.
> "We came from Heaven. Though that may have been before this blockage incident."
> "I don't think I really want to pass on yet..." The musician in white objects, before anyone suggests.
> "It is a boring place. You can definitely find more interesting choices."
> "Like what? We don't have any choices." The musician in black crosses her arms.
> "Ah, Eldest Daugther? When did you return here?"
> "Not too long ago." The one who called Heaven boring speaks again. When did she pop into the group? You didn't notice...
Seki:
> ...Maybe Kagerou, given the full moon? Otherwise, no, not really...
>_
-
Aya:
> "Erm, if it involves any tengu, it kinda is Lord Tenma's concern..."
Eternity:
> "True that. I wonder what happened? I guess this means we could go somewhere else if you wanted, though."
Ami:
> "...Hey, if you're back, does that mean you could leave again, and find whoever is speaking over there?"
---
Seki:
> "If you need someone seasonal, would a loup-garou count?"
-
Aya:
> "Erm, if it involves any tengu, it kinda is Lord Tenma's concern..."
Eternity:
> "True that. I wonder what happened? I guess this means we could go somewhere else if you wanted, though."
Ami:
> "...Hey, if you're back, does that mean you could leave again, and find whoever is speaking over there?"
---
Seki:
> "If you need someone seasonal, would a loup-garou count?"
Aya:
> "So, you're prepared to face any issues that may come from trouble your Tengu may have caused in the Outside World?" Merry asks.
> "Have they?" Tenma questions.
> "Not to my knowledge, but-"
> "Given the state of Gensokyo, the outside world may be our business." Yukari speaks.
> "That one should probably not be messed around with, though." Seija says.
> "Let's just get going already." Merry continues, towards the far end of the cave, compared to Satori's Palace. "We didn't really need anyone extra than who we already had for this."
Eternity:
> "They seem focused on one issue, but there are still others." Hecatia reminds.
Ami:
> "Yes. I don't want to go to Heaven though." The lady folds her arms in defiance.
> "Well, it doesn't have to be there." The one who addressed her as Eldest Daughter reasons. "We were only considering such because there were no other choices. With you back, we have choices."
> "You could take us to Aya, right?" Suzaku asks.
Seki:
> "I don't think so. And it's not that we need someone like that. It's Letty specifically." Cirno explains. "She's good with manipulating cold as well."
>_
-
Aya:
> Send a wind whisper to Lord Tenma's ear: "What should we do with the others back at the palace?'
Eternity:
> "Oh. I guess that's true. ...What should we focus on, then?"
Ami:
> "Oh, that's a good idea. Or, well, at least let us through so we can go to her, if you don't want to go all the way yourself."
---
Seki:
> "Oh, sorry. I got nothin', then."
-
Aya:
> Send a wind whisper to Lord Tenma's ear: "What should we do with the others back at the palace?'
Eternity:
> "Oh. I guess that's true. ...What should we focus on, then?"
Ami:
> "Oh, that's a good idea. Or, well, at least let us through so we can go to her, if you don't want to go all the way yourself."
---
Seki:
> "Oh, sorry. I got nothin', then."
Aya:
> "Do you think they'll get back to the mountain, or down here? Or were they fine where they were?" Tenma responds.
Eternity:
> "The issues with the moon."
Ami:
> "Why should I?" She asks.
> "You're not seriously expecting something in return for helping someone stuck, are you?" One of the two that you first ran into outside of the room questions.
> "It'd be going out of my way to do such..."
Seki:
> "Sitting around here won't help us find her. We should search for her, whether we have a lead or not." Cirno says.
> "Well, it'd be better if we could track her somehow." Miko considers.
> "Any spells like that?" Daiyousei asks, looking over at Alice.
> The puppeteer shakes her head. "I don't really possess any like that."
>_
-
Aya:
> "They seem to be surviving okay down here, but it would be kinda rude of the three of us to run off without telling them we're leaving."
Eternity:
> "Okay, let's go there then!"
Ami:
> "...Well, if it's that much of an inconvenience..."
---
Seki:
> Can we track people somehow?
-
Aya:
> "They seem to be surviving okay down here, but it would be kinda rude of the three of us to run off without telling them we're leaving."
Eternity:
> "Okay, let's go there then!"
Ami:
> "...Well, if it's that much of an inconvenience..."
---
Seki:
> Can we track people somehow?
Aya:
> "Hm. Maybe we should stay instead. According to these people, you've certainly been keeping things up." Tenma comments.
> "Well, neither of us noticed this group come around. Only you did." Megumu adds. "Buut if you say so. Good luck out there, Aya. The rest of the tengu will be cheering for you."
Eternity:
> "To the moon?" Piece asks.
> "Alright then. We can at least try to find bits about why things are like this." Hecatia speaks. "Are you two ready?"
Ami:
> "Eldest daughter, what else are you so busy with?"
> "Fine... But only if you already know where you're going. I don't want to wander around all that snow and cold, keeping it off for so long."
Seki:
> You think you could do something about calling a name?
>_
-
Aya:
> Who else is here?
> Nod.
> "Understood."
> Set Boss down on her own two feet.
> Wind whisper into Boss's ear: "Next time maybe I'll try to get your head all the way in there~"
Eternity:
> Point straight upward for emphasis.
> "To the moon!"
Ami:
> "I did say you didn't have to come with us if you'd rather not. ...Oh, right, the whole freezing thing..."
---
Seki:
> What do we remember about calling names?
-
Aya:
> Who else is here?
> Nod.
> "Understood."
> Set Boss down on her own two feet.
> Wind whisper into Boss's ear: "Next time maybe I'll try to get your head all the way in there~"
Eternity:
> Point straight upward for emphasis.
> "To the moon!"
Ami:
> "I did say you didn't have to come with us if you'd rather not. ...Oh, right, the whole freezing thing..."
---
Seki:
> What do we remember about calling names?
Aya:
> You note Seija and heard Shinmyoumaru earlier. There's Yukari and Merry as well. Tenma and Megumu, of course. Eternity, Clow- ah wait, those three aren't here anymore.
> You let Megumu down.
> "Himekaidou should be around here, shouldn't she?" Tenma questions, starting back for the Palace.
> While the rest of the group continues on their way.
Eternity:
> Once again, you "move" quickly, if it can even be called such.
> You find the surroundings to be a room. Not sure if it's a special one or anything. Are there houses on the moon?
Ami:
> "I have a way around it, but that doesn't mean it's not annoying..."
Seki:
> You recall calling people's names felt weird, and that it also seemed to affect them a lot. You also seem to know peoples' names easier.
>_
-
Aya:
> "She should be, yeah. Best of luck, my Lord."
> Watch Boss to see what she does. If she follows Lord Tenma, hurry after the departing group. If she sticks around, don't hurry after the departing group just yet.
Eternity:
> "Ooh...a moon vacation home..."
Ami:
> "Right, and we don't have a way around it...we also don't know where Miss Aya is, so...I guess we'll stay here and wait for another opportunity."
---
Seki:
> "Uh, pardon me, but what was this person's full name, again?"
-
Aya:
> "She should be, yeah. Best of luck, my Lord."
> Watch Boss to see what she does. If she follows Lord Tenma, hurry after the departing group. If she sticks around, don't hurry after the departing group just yet.
Eternity:
> "Ooh...a moon vacation home..."
Ami:
> "Right, and we don't have a way around it...we also don't know where Miss Aya is, so...I guess we'll stay here and wait for another opportunity."
---
Seki:
> "Uh, pardon me, but what was this person's full name, again?"
Aya:
> Megumu follows Tenma...
> Thus, you catch up with the rest of the group.
> They're heading down the other path the cave led through, rather than the exit...
> "Are we heading anywhere specific for this?" Seija questions.
> "I suppose we don't have to. I'll try here."
> "This place does feel a bit more like the outside world than Gensokyo. Just a bit." Yukari comments. "Perhaps further on is part of the outside world."
> "Well, we're trying to stop the lockdown of locations in Gensokyo, not something with the outside world, so let's not proceed further and just try it here." Merry says.
Eternity:
> "Not really." Hecatia admits.
> "So what's the problem with the moon exactly?" Clownpiece asks.
> "Well part of it is not being as fantastic and more realistic than it should be."
> You hear something crash against the ground outside, and feel the earth shake a bit.
Ami:
> "It's not like any of you need to go anywhere anyways." The "Eldest Daughter" girl speaks. "I don't see Yukari around, so I'm guessing she's finally working towards fixing things."
> "Her and some others, yes."
> "Good. So we can relax and wait for them." She sits down against the wall, satisfied.
Seki:
> "Letty Whiterock." Cirno answers.
>_
-
Aya:
> Any signs of life or activity this way?
> "Oh, that's fortuitous, that you have a method for that. Anything I can help with?"
Eternity:
> "Wah! It's an invasion!"
> Go back to hugging Piece.
Ami:
> Look to Suzaku.
> "Let's you and I find a place to chill."
> Set off in search of an empty guest bedroom that is not right up close to the current group.
---
Seki:
> Mentally focus on this name.
> Try saying it.
-
Aya:
> Any signs of life or activity this way?
> "Oh, that's fortuitous, that you have a method for that. Anything I can help with?"
Eternity:
> "Wah! It's an invasion!"
> Go back to hugging Piece.
Ami:
> Look to Suzaku.
> "Let's you and I find a place to chill."
> Set off in search of an empty guest bedroom that is not right up close to the current group.
---
Seki:
> Mentally focus on this name.
> Try saying it.
Aya:
> Not yet...
> "Not yet." Yukari waves.
> Merry seems to start focusing on something. And seeing such, Yukari does as well.
Eternity:
> You cling onto Piece for safety.
> "Is there a fight going on?" Hecatia questions, heading for the exit.
Ami:
> You start away from the group, and none of them seem to stop you, so you should be fine in wandering around.
> You stop within a vacant room further away from everyone, Suzaku having followed.
Seki:
> You try to speak it in a special way.
> A location pops up in your head. Though you don't see any landmarks that could identify it around it. You still know where it is, nonetheless.
>_
-
Aya:
> Best be quiet for this part, then. Don't want to interfere!
Eternity:
> "Be careful! Don't get bombshelled!"
Ami:
> Face Suzaku with a serious look.
> "So. Stop thinking so hard and just go with things, yeah? You can't possibly have known this, but when you told me that, I was dwelling on something I had previously thought about when I lost my memories and forgot what I was. Tokiko told me I was a tengu, and my jumbled-at-the-time brain told me that youkai were fictitious human-eaters. The actual process of that, which I still don't think I comprehend at the moment, was what I was thinking about when you said that just now. So maybe this is the brain damage talking, but if you think I should stop thinking so hard and just go with things, then I want to stop thinking about how that might work, and just try it. With you. Uh, with your permission, of course. That'd be gross otherwise."
---
Seki:
> Do we have a name for where she is? Or just a compass direction?
> Can we get to where she is?
> Snap out fingers and point at Cirno.
> "Found her."
-
Aya:
> Best be quiet for this part, then. Don't want to interfere!
Eternity:
> "Be careful! Don't get bombshelled!"
Ami:
> Face Suzaku with a serious look.
> "So. Stop thinking so hard and just go with things, yeah? You can't possibly have known this, but when you told me that, I was dwelling on something I had previously thought about when I lost my memories and forgot what I was. Tokiko told me I was a tengu, and my jumbled-at-the-time brain told me that youkai were fictitious human-eaters. The actual process of that, which I still don't think I comprehend at the moment, was what I was thinking about when you said that just now. So maybe this is the brain damage talking, but if you think I should stop thinking so hard and just go with things, then I want to stop thinking about how that might work, and just try it. With you. Uh, with your permission, of course. That'd be gross otherwise."
---
Seki:
> Do we have a name for where she is? Or just a compass direction?
> Can we get to where she is?
> Snap out fingers and point at Cirno.
> "Found her."
Aya:
> You watch warmly...
> ...
> Ah. You can feel the wind flowing more freely. At least compared to last time. A stark enough contrast to he noticed down here in a cave...
> "Well, that was simple enough." Merry says.
> "Of course it was. Most of the time, the ones that cause incidents have the power to stop them, too." Yukari comments.
> "Most of the time... it's still cold everywhere. Do I have to help with that?"
> "No you don't. I'm sure everyone will either focus on that, the moon, or the situation with Gensokyo and the outside world now that Gensokyo isn't closed off like it just was."
> "Why is the moon involved? How can you tell something is going on all the way over there?" Merry inquires.
Eternity:
> "I'll be alright." Hecatia speaks.
> She steps out, and you hear a louder crash, before she's knocked back into the room and halfway across it.
> "Okay... still alright. But that was sudden." She speaks, standing back upright.
> "Don't come back out here. I don't want to see any more of you rabbit people right now!" You hear someone outside shout."
> "Master isn't a rabbit though..." Piece comments.
Ami:
> "I'm not really a human either, though. I meant go with the rest of things. Like wherever people are wanting to go, or wanting to do. Or what you feel like doing at the moment. Besides, given how animals are treated, I'm sure people get eaten piece by piece as well, so it wouldn't be that alien."
> Suzaku pauses for a second.
> "Also, thinking about it, Aya would be really mad if one of us cannibalized the other..."
Seki:
> More of the latter. It's like you just placed a marker on a map.
> "...I'm uh, pretty sure I'm not Letty." Cirno says.
> "I believe she means she knows where she is, thanks to you telling her name." Shinki comments.
> "Oh."
>_
-
Aya:
> "The moon was the first thing that went wrong, near as I can tell. I do feel a breeze now, though. Looks like Lord Tenma was way ahead of me on that...mmm, I need to train to be better."
Eternity:
> "Wah! Are you okay, Miss Piece's Smart Pretty Master?"
Ami:
> "Oh. Well, I don't want you to, like, die, obviously. I was thinking more along the lines of what Miss Aya has spent all day doing. Would you be fine with just that? ...And since you mentioned her, I feel like she's the last person who could get angry about her assistants doing what she's been doing."
---
Seki:
> "Yeah. I couldn't tell you what location she's at, if it even has any sort of accepted name, but I know which direction to go."
-
Aya:
> "The moon was the first thing that went wrong, near as I can tell. I do feel a breeze now, though. Looks like Lord Tenma was way ahead of me on that...mmm, I need to train to be better."
Eternity:
> "Wah! Are you okay, Miss Piece's Smart Pretty Master?"
Ami:
> "Oh. Well, I don't want you to, like, die, obviously. I was thinking more along the lines of what Miss Aya has spent all day doing. Would you be fine with just that? ...And since you mentioned her, I feel like she's the last person who could get angry about her assistants doing what she's been doing."
---
Seki:
> "Yeah. I couldn't tell you what location she's at, if it even has any sort of accepted name, but I know which direction to go."
Aya:
> "Then should I get to waking back up proper?"
> "That's up to you." Yukari responds.
Eternity:
> "I said I'm alright." Hecatia restates.
Ami:
> "I... guess we do have the chance... ...Hey, do you feel that?" Suzaku pauses.
Seki:
> "That's good enough. Is it in this area?"
> "Seems like it doesn't need to be... Someone resolved that incident." Daiyousei comments. "We aren't stuck here anymore."
> "Hmhm, good to see everyone's keeping busy." Remilia smiles.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh yeah, is that related to why there's two of you?"
Eternity:
> "Well, yeah, but still..."
Ami:
> Is it wind?
> If so: "Oh, hey, yeah... ...uh, do you still want to do this, or...?"
---
Seki:
> "Oh, nice!"
> Point in the direction Letty's in.
> "She's that way."
-
Aya:
> "Oh yeah, is that related to why there's two of you?"
Eternity:
> "Well, yeah, but still..."
Ami:
> Is it wind?
> If so: "Oh, hey, yeah... ...uh, do you still want to do this, or...?"
---
Seki:
> "Oh, nice!"
> Point in the direction Letty's in.
> "She's that way."
Aya:
> "It seems this one's here in her sleep. At least, right now." Yukari answers.
Eternity:
> "I'm okay." She repeats. "And not a rabbit..."
Ami:
> You aren't sure.
> "It's Aya! She's not too far."
> You feel a little annoyed that she's the focus now... But, then again, she is important...
Seki:
> "Then let's get going." Cirno starts off the way you pointed.
> Most of the group follows along...
>_
-
Aya:
> "And the other one is the awake one?"
> Blink.
> "Oh! Right!"
> Look to Yukari.
> "If everything's connected again, does that mean we can get our animal friends back, you and I?"
Eternity:
> "Well, yeah, I knew that part..."
Ami:
> Let's just go with it, then, like we were told to do.
> "Oh, good. We'll look for her momentarily."
> Grab one of Suzaku's arms and shove it into our mouth.
---
Seki:
> Follow along!
-
Aya:
> "And the other one is the awake one?"
> Blink.
> "Oh! Right!"
> Look to Yukari.
> "If everything's connected again, does that mean we can get our animal friends back, you and I?"
Eternity:
> "Well, yeah, I knew that part..."
Ami:
> Let's just go with it, then, like we were told to do.
> "Oh, good. We'll look for her momentarily."
> Grab one of Suzaku's arms and shove it into our mouth.
---
Seki:
> Follow along!
Aya:
> "Back in my world, yes." Merry says.
> Yukari nods.
Eternity:
> "It seems someone didn't. I wonder who that is out there..."
Ami:
> You shove Suzaku's arm, or at least her hand, into your mouth.
> "Geez, are you hungry then?"
Seki:
> You head in the direction, passing by the rest aboard your cart.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Could I request my wolf, then? If she's not still frozen, or in the middle of training, I guess."
Eternity:
> "Did you see what they looked like?"
Ami:
> Try swallowing Suzaku's hand and arm down while continuing to pull her in.
---
Seki:
> Slow down a bit so we don't outpace everyone.
-
Aya:
> "Could I request my wolf, then? If she's not still frozen, or in the middle of training, I guess."
Eternity:
> "Did you see what they looked like?"
Ami:
> Try swallowing Suzaku's hand and arm down while continuing to pull her in.
---
Seki:
> Slow down a bit so we don't outpace everyone.
Aya:
> "Well, we are done with business here. Let's see if she's still where she was..."
> "Hang on, I gotta get back to my crew still." Seija objects.
Eternity:
> "No. My view was caught by a giant red sphere."
Ami:
> You try... but end up spitting it out completely. Your throat doesn't seem to like that. Maybe Suzaku was right about eating people in pieces, or maybe you just aren't a tengu that eats people.
Seki:
> You try to slow your horses a bit. Thankfully, they listen to your efforts. You're glad you don't have to try a lot to get them to understand you.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh, that's fair. We can do that first."
> Check the winds for anything or anyone of note.
Eternity:
> "Huh. That's no good...can we teleport somewhere else here?"
Ami:
> Cough a bit to clear our throat.
> "Ugh...guess that didn't work."
> Look to Suzaku.
> "...I don't suppose you'd be willing to try to force yourself in? I imagine you're physically stronger than me and could overcome what just happened."
---
Seki:
> Great! Onward~
-
Aya:
> "Oh, that's fair. We can do that first."
> Check the winds for anything or anyone of note.
Eternity:
> "Huh. That's no good...can we teleport somewhere else here?"
Ami:
> Cough a bit to clear our throat.
> "Ugh...guess that didn't work."
> Look to Suzaku.
> "...I don't suppose you'd be willing to try to force yourself in? I imagine you're physically stronger than me and could overcome what just happened."
---
Seki:
> Great! Onward~
Aya:
> No one seems to be approaching the underground that you notice...
Eternity:
> "Given how they likely noticed me before I even stepped out, I don't believe that would make our situation any better. They didn't just send that crashing into the entire house, at least"
Ami:
> "I don't think I wanna do that to you." Suzaku responds with an unhappy expression.
Seki:
> You keep the pace... You'll be a bit before you get there...
> You can see fairies about, but not many larger frozen creatures, if any. Must mean the human village you're passing by is doing decently.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Want a lift there?"
Eternity:
> Place our hands on our head in confusion and despair.
> "Wow, they thought of everything!"
Ami:
> "It's fine, I'm asking you to do it because I want you to do it. It's not like you're forcing it on me against my wishes. Tell you what, if it gets to be too much for me and I don't want it anymore, I'll tap you repeatedly so you know to stop. Is that okay?"
-
Aya:
> "Want a lift there?"
Eternity:
> Place our hands on our head in confusion and despair.
> "Wow, they thought of everything!"
Ami:
> "It's fine, I'm asking you to do it because I want you to do it. It's not like you're forcing it on me against my wishes. Tell you what, if it gets to be too much for me and I don't want it anymore, I'll tap you repeatedly so you know to stop. Is that okay?"
Aya:
> "We'll be fine, Aya." Shinmyoumaru says.
Eternity:
> "That just means they're smart then, right?"
> "Yeah." Piece agrees.
Ami:
> "No thanks."
>_
-
Aya:
> "As you wish."
Eternity:
> "So we gotta be smarterer than them, then..."
Ami:
> "Alright. That's all I had, then. If we're not going to do that, then we should probably go be productive."
-
Aya:
> "As you wish."
Eternity:
> "So we gotta be smarterer than them, then..."
Ami:
> "Alright. That's all I had, then. If we're not going to do that, then we should probably go be productive."
Aya:
> "I'll be right back, then." Yukari says, opening a gap. A small one, but still enough to climb through, it looks like.
> She heads in first, which seems to clear Seija and the others to follow.
Eternity:
> "Be my guest if you have something to try." Hecatia gestures to the door.
Ami:
> "We could try to get to Aya... Or wait for her to come here."
>_
-
Aya:
> Look to the rest.
> "After you."
Eternity:
> "Oh, I'm not smarter than you, though!"
Ami:
> "Hmm. ...I wonder how she'd react if she came back here to us succeeding at what we just tried."
-
Aya:
> Look to the rest.
> "After you."
Eternity:
> "Oh, I'm not smarter than you, though!"
Ami:
> "Hmm. ...I wonder how she'd react if she came back here to us succeeding at what we just tried."
Aya:
> Everyone has already went in...
> Though, before much, Yukari returns.
> "Now, shall we get going?" She questions.
Eternity:
> "A different person's perspective is worth considering, whether they're as smart or otherwise."
Ami:
> "...Are we sure that isn't something only she wants herself to do? You think she would've had the idea to try teaching us it while we were still around."
>_
-
Aya:
> Nod.
> "Sure."
Eternity:
> "Well, I mean...what if you opened the door again, but hid behind it while you opened it, so you didn't get blasted immediately?"
Ami:
> "Mmm...maybe she's just been respectful of boundaries, and figured we weren't interested? ...Or maybe she doesn't want us to think less of her by asking us about it?"
-
Aya:
> Nod.
> "Sure."
Eternity:
> "Well, I mean...what if you opened the door again, but hid behind it while you opened it, so you didn't get blasted immediately?"
Ami:
> "Mmm...maybe she's just been respectful of boundaries, and figured we weren't interested? ...Or maybe she doesn't want us to think less of her by asking us about it?"
Aya:
> Yukari closes the current gap, and makes another, offering you to go first.
Eternity:
> "Alright..." Hecatia agrees, heading to the door to try again, and this time, keeping behind it as it's opened.
> ...
> "Erm, now what?" Piece questions.
Ami:
> "I dunno... There was that moment when our bodies got weird."
>_
-
Aya:
> Head on through!
Eternity:
> What's visible outside the room?
Ami:
> "You mean when our souls switched? ...Maybe I should have taken up Aya's offer to put both our souls in my body..."
-
Aya:
> Head on through!
Eternity:
> What's visible outside the room?
Ami:
> "You mean when our souls switched? ...Maybe I should have taken up Aya's offer to put both our souls in my body..."
Aya:
> You head through...
> You seem to emerge... Near Mayohiga, you believe? You don't go by this place often...
> Yukari follows behind shortly after, quickly getting rid of the cold problem you were starting to feel again.
Eternity:
> Uh, black sky... The ground, and another building. You can't see well from where you are.
Ami:
> "Then I wouldn't have a body! How could I help like that?"
>_
-
Aya:
> "Thanks."
> Swoop over to Yukari and scoop her up into the regular carry, hands where they usually go.
> "Where to from here?"
Eternity:
> "...I don't see much of anything..."
> Shift our position so we can see out the door better. Be sure to still keep at least a few feet away from it, though, we don't want to aggro whoever is out there.
Ami:
> "Well, your body was still there when your soul got put in Miss Aya's body. But I guess you're right that you wouldn't be able to do much. You didn't do anything that I could see when you were inside Miss Aya. I think your presence might've influenced her to fondle herself, but that was it."
> "I don't know that we'd be able to try that again anyway. I'm pretty sure the redheaded woman in the cape was responsible for that happening, and who knows where she is now, or if she'd do it again."
> Shake our head to bring ourselves back into focus.
> "A-anyway, even with that soul weirdness, Miss Aya didn't force anything on me that I told her I didn't want. For as...unusual as some of her behaviors are, I do think she at least respects us enough to keep them to herself if she thinks we don't want to be involved."
-
Aya:
> "Thanks."
> Swoop over to Yukari and scoop her up into the regular carry, hands where they usually go.
> "Where to from here?"
Eternity:
> "...I don't see much of anything..."
> Shift our position so we can see out the door better. Be sure to still keep at least a few feet away from it, though, we don't want to aggro whoever is out there.
Ami:
> "Well, your body was still there when your soul got put in Miss Aya's body. But I guess you're right that you wouldn't be able to do much. You didn't do anything that I could see when you were inside Miss Aya. I think your presence might've influenced her to fondle herself, but that was it."
> "I don't know that we'd be able to try that again anyway. I'm pretty sure the redheaded woman in the cape was responsible for that happening, and who knows where she is now, or if she'd do it again."
> Shake our head to bring ourselves back into focus.
> "A-anyway, even with that soul weirdness, Miss Aya didn't force anything on me that I told her I didn't want. For as...unusual as some of her behaviors are, I do think she at least respects us enough to keep them to herself if she thinks we don't want to be involved."
Aya:
> You swoop Yukari up.
> "Why would you lift me up if you aren't the one leading?" Yukari questions.
Eternity:
> You peer out the doorway a bit...
> Still can't-
> Ah, something hit the ground in the distance outside.
> ...
> Ah, it's... a large red and white orb... bouncing - and now rolling, towards the building you're at.
> REALLY large. You think that thing could crush this house, or at least a large portion of it.
Ami:
> "I guess... Agh, who cares, let's just find her and get back to being helpful. Especially with what we experienced out there, whether or not we recorded it." Suzaku starts for the door, slapping her cheeks in concentration.
>_
-
Aya:
> Gradually look sheepish.
> "...Force of habit, I guess?"
> Gently set Yukari back down.
Eternity:
> "Wah!!!"
> Point at the orb.
> "That thing's HUGE!"
Ami:
> Follow.
> "Is she still nearby?"
-
Aya:
> Gradually look sheepish.
> "...Force of habit, I guess?"
> Gently set Yukari back down.
Eternity:
> "Wah!!!"
> Point at the orb.
> "That thing's HUGE!"
Ami:
> Follow.
> "Is she still nearby?"
Aya:
> You set Yukari back down.
> "Hm, last I recall..." Yukari starts walking in a direction.
> She could've just pointed you out... Maybe she needs to retrace her steps. No, she shouldn't be that forgetful. Then again, she probably doesn't think this is much of a matter to remember.
Eternity:
> "H-Hey, we should get away or something. Just a thought." Piece speaks as she looks over at the orb.
> "Well, I don't want this destroyed..." Hecatia steps over to the doorway, stretching out her hands as she exits.
> "Hey, I warned you!" You hear the voice again, though don't get to see if anyone comes into view, as Hecatia seems to... create a larger orb in front of her outside. Though this one's only grayish.
> There's a loud crash as the sphere seemingly collides with Hecatia's.
Ami:
> "I... don't know anymore, actually."
Seki:
> You believe you've found your target. She... seems to be playing in the snow? Building things?
>_
-
Aya:
> Follow along.
> Feel along the winds for any movement up ahead.
Eternity:
> Pump a fist into the air.
> "Yeah! You show 'em!!"
Ami:
> Stop.
> Frown a bit.
> "...What now, then?"
---
Seki:
> Point at the alleged 'Letty'.
> "That her?"
-
Aya:
> Follow along.
> Feel along the winds for any movement up ahead.
Eternity:
> Pump a fist into the air.
> "Yeah! You show 'em!!"
Ami:
> Stop.
> Frown a bit.
> "...What now, then?"
---
Seki:
> Point at the alleged 'Letty'.
> "That her?"
Aya:
> You follow.
> There's a bit of movement in the wind... Like a few individuals. Given how it is, you suspect they're winged.
Eternity:
> Hecatia seems to swipe the large orb to the side, alongside hers, giving you a view of the attacker.
> It just seems to be a plain woman... She's standing atop a floating red and white orb. You note nothing special about her, maybe other than the other orbs floating by her side.
> "Hang on, you aren't a rabbit." The girl speaks. "Though you aren't human if you can do that, either."
> "I believe we're getting off on the wrong foot here, miss." Hecatia tries to negotiate. "My name is Hecatia Lapislazuli. I'm not human, just a goddess trying to solve a few problems. However, you aren't one of them, as far as I know. Do you know of anything weird with the moon?"
> "...T-"
> "Aside from the rabbits and us." Hecatia clarifies.
> The woman doesn't look like she'll attack... Though she hasn't stopped those orbs. She looks like she's still ready for a fight, at least.
Ami:
> "That could also mean Aya is in danger. Usually, she'd still be noticeable if she darted away somewhere. This is different." Suzaku says. "We should ask that one daughter if she can help us search for her."
Seki:
> "Yeah. Hey, Letty!" Cirno calls.
> The woman looks over in your group's direction.
> "Ah. I take it you're the cause of this incident..." The woman questions. "At least, that shrine maiden hasn't come to bully me for incorrect assumptions. Yet."
> "Hey, I-"
> "You're correct." Daiyousei interrupts. "This is Cirno's fault, which is why she's trying to fix it. But she needs help. As someone with skill in manipulating cold, do you think you could lend a hand, Letty?"
> "I don't know, this cold isn't too bad. It even feels funny, like it's trying to be colder than normal cold. You cannot freeze a Yuki-onna a second time, however."
>_
-
Aya:
> Send messages along the wind to those winged individuals: "Hello? Who's there?"
Eternity:
> Feel for any unusual essences coming from or around this woman.
Ami:
> "Sure, though we'll probably want an idea of where Miss Aya when we ask."
---
Seki:
> Look around to get a general idea of where in Gensokyo we are.
-
Aya:
> Send messages along the wind to those winged individuals: "Hello? Who's there?"
Eternity:
> Feel for any unusual essences coming from or around this woman.
Ami:
> "Sure, though we'll probably want an idea of where Miss Aya when we ask."
---
Seki:
> Look around to get a general idea of where in Gensokyo we are.
Aya:
> You try...
> There's some more movement, as if you surprised them, though they don't seem to answer you back.
> "Ah, there she is." Yukari points out in the distance.
> Indeed, you can see Momizi, albeit frozen, and a few fairies floating about her.
Eternity:
> You don't notice anything strange... at least that you can tell.
Ami:
> "I think she was somewhere low, like at the ground. Not flying."
Seki:
> You don't see any notable landmarks, aside from all of this snow... the snowing also clouds the view far away, too.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Ah!"
> Dash over to Momiji, ignoring the fairies.
> "Momi! Can you hear me?"
> Grab onto her arm, to feel how cold she is.
Eternity:
> "We don't want to fight you, Miss."
Ami:
> Nod.
> "That's at least something. Let's try it."
---
Seki:
> "Where are we, anyway?"
-
Aya:
> "Ah!"
> Dash over to Momiji, ignoring the fairies.
> "Momi! Can you hear me?"
> Grab onto her arm, to feel how cold she is.
Eternity:
> "We don't want to fight you, Miss."
Ami:
> Nod.
> "That's at least something. Let's try it."
---
Seki:
> "Where are we, anyway?"
Aya:
> She doesn't seem to notice you, frozen completely stiff.
> "We should do something about this. Or I suppose, I should." Yukari sighs.
Eternity:
> "I didn't know the moon was like this in the first place." The woman says.
> "You seem pretty capable for a human. I'll lend my ear to hear your problems first." Hecatia says. "Perhaps we can be of assistance."
> "Eh, really? Aren't you a god? Wouldn't a god's problems-"
> "That's all the more reason, isn't it? Surely a god would be able to easily solve a human's problem, so if it's just one, why not-"
> "F-Forget my problems. Can you take me to that person over there?" The woman points... outward. Given you're still inside, you can't tell where.
> "Erm... That person... where, exactly?"
> The woman sighs.
> "Can you bring me back to Earth so I can point it out better?"
Ami:
> Suzaku starts out the room, for the way you came.
Seki:
> "Gensokyo." Letty speaks. "Wait, maybe not."
> "It's not easy to tell where this is with all the snow covering everything. Then again, does that even matter?" Cirno questions.
> "No, there's more important issues. Even if you may be enjoying the cold, everyone else isn't necessarily." Daiyousei says.
> "But they aren't necessarily hating it, are they?"
> "A Majority of Gensokyo are frozen, so they'd have no opinion. I'd like to think that most of them didn't want to be frozen." The big fairy crosses her arms. "Will you help or not."
> "What's in it for me?"
> "Well, we could all gang up on you and beat you up so that you don't get to enjoy it." Cirno muses.
> "..."
>_
-
Aya:
> How does Momi appear to be posed?
> "I'm sorry, I would if I could. And I've certainly tried..."
> "If need be, I can carry her frozen for a bit.'
Eternity:
> "How'd you get here, anyway? Humans don't go to the moon."
Ami:
> Follow!
> Are Suzaku's wings out and in close reach?
---
Seki:
> "Uh, but not me...I'm not really a fighter."
-
Aya:
> How does Momi appear to be posed?
> "I'm sorry, I would if I could. And I've certainly tried..."
> "If need be, I can carry her frozen for a bit.'
Eternity:
> "How'd you get here, anyway? Humans don't go to the moon."
Ami:
> Follow!
> Are Suzaku's wings out and in close reach?
---
Seki:
> "Uh, but not me...I'm not really a fighter."
Aya:
> Standing upright, holding her arms as if cold, and staring straight ahead.
> "I'll handle it." Yukari says, as you feel Momizi getting less cold.
Eternity:
> "I was- no, that's not important. Just take me to Earth already!"
Ami:
> You follow along.
> Yes.
Seki:
> "It's a joke." Cirno says.
> "Sure it is... I think I can get rid of this, but around all of Gensokyo? That's a bit much..."
> "That's why we asked if you could help. You wouldn't be doing it alone." Daiyousei corrects.
>_
-
Aya:
> Give Momi a gentle hug from behind as we wait for her to thaw.
Eternity:
> Look to Hecatia and shrug.
Ami:
> ...Reach out and use our thumbs to gently massage Suzaku's back at the point of connection with the base of her wings.
---
Seki:
> "Oh, um, yes, there's a lot of people working on this. This group here isn't even everyone."
-
Aya:
> Give Momi a gentle hug from behind as we wait for her to thaw.
Eternity:
> Look to Hecatia and shrug.
Ami:
> ...Reach out and use our thumbs to gently massage Suzaku's back at the point of connection with the base of her wings.
---
Seki:
> "Oh, um, yes, there's a lot of people working on this. This group here isn't even everyone."
Aya:
> You give the wolf tengu a hug, though it's cold and hard to keep up...
Eternity:
> "Well, alright then. We do have to get back here later."
> "That's fine, you guys don't need to escort me or anything. I just can't really go back down there myself." The woman says.
> "So what's your name?" I told you mine, after all." Hecatia says, starting back down to the house and Piece.
> "Renko. Sorry for, uh, slamming you with that giant orb. Things haven't been going my way."
> "Mm, I understand. They've been going bad for a lot of people, but I don't know of anyone else suddenly thrown onto the moon like you."
Ami:
> Suzaku jumps in surprise, though doesn't stop you or try to prevent it. In fact, she even seems to slow down to keep pace with you.
Seki:
> "I can assist a bit in this." Patchouli speaks, peeking out.
> "As can I." Alice adds.
> "Though we came to you since you undoubtedly would be able to help the most." Daiyousei gestures.
> "Alright..." Letty says.
> "Okay, so this whole cold thing is an effect that gets onto you and tries to freeze you. I think you can just feel for that and try to remove it... Just uh, for everywhere in all of Gensokyo at once." Cirno explains.
> "...I think we need more help for something of that scale..." Letty speaks.
>_
-
Aya:
> We must endure it for our wolf! Keep hugging!
> ...Oh, right, the fairies. Are they still here?
Eternity:
> Renko...Renko...have we heard any names like that recently?
Ami:
> ...She didn't happen to make any sort of cute noise of surprise, did she?
> Keep going, with both the following and the massage.
> "...Thanks for not treating me like I'm a complete weirdo after all that."
---
Seki:
> "Anyone you have in mind? We can probably find them the way we found you."
-
Aya:
> We must endure it for our wolf! Keep hugging!
> ...Oh, right, the fairies. Are they still here?
Eternity:
> Renko...Renko...have we heard any names like that recently?
Ami:
> ...She didn't happen to make any sort of cute noise of surprise, did she?
> Keep going, with both the following and the massage.
> "...Thanks for not treating me like I'm a complete weirdo after all that."
---
Seki:
> "Anyone you have in mind? We can probably find them the way we found you."
Aya:
> You keep a tight hold. Well, not that tight. But a secure one.
> They are, but they're hanging further back.
> Momizi starts to budge. And by that, you think she's actually starting to fall over.
Eternity:
> You don't think you ever knew anyone with that name. No fairies or nothing.
Ami:
> No.
> "Why would I? Oh, actually, you are usually a bit more serious than this. Maybe being stuck around me and Aya changed that a bit."
> "You two are back just in time." The... one of the red women speaks.
> "Mhm. It appears that the rest of Gensokyo is accessible again." The one with the cloth says.
> "Hard to see anywhere through the snow, but part of the mountain is visible by a bit below us, for example." Eldest Daughter adds.
Seki:
> "No, I don't know that many."
> "So we have Koa, Patchouli, Alice, Cirno, and now Letty." Daiyousei considers.
> "We probably have more people for making heat than trying to control the cold, right?" Sunny speaks up.
> "That would be... Koa, Patchouli, Alice-"
> "I've met a lot of people that have a lot of firepower. But we'd have to find them." Cirno interrupts. "Like Marisa, and that bird with the weird arm."
> "Could we at least see if you cold masters can manage?" Miko asks.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oop, easy now..."
> Use our hold on Momi to keep her upright.
Eternity:
> "It's true! Everyone got frozen! Well, except for a lot of us. But still, it was a whole bunch of people!"
Ami:
> Break off from the massage. For now.
> "Really? Huh...I guess that explains why Suzaku could suddenly sense Miss Aya. Well, that's good, that means we can head home without bothering anyone else. ...Unless the freezing thing is still happening."
---
Seki:
> Do we know a bird with a weird arm?
> If not: "Who's the bird with the weird arm?"
-
Aya:
> "Oop, easy now..."
> Use our hold on Momi to keep her upright.
Eternity:
> "It's true! Everyone got frozen! Well, except for a lot of us. But still, it was a whole bunch of people!"
Ami:
> Break off from the massage. For now.
> "Really? Huh...I guess that explains why Suzaku could suddenly sense Miss Aya. Well, that's good, that means we can head home without bothering anyone else. ...Unless the freezing thing is still happening."
---
Seki:
> Do we know a bird with a weird arm?
> If not: "Who's the bird with the weird arm?"
Aya:
> "Ah... Aya? Hang on, I wasn't finished yet." Momizi speaks.
Eternity:
> "Uh huh..." Renko responds.
> With Hecatia bringing Piece and Renko to you, you once again blink for a moment and find yourself back on Earth, in Piece's home yet again.
> "Perfect. Think I can still tell where Merry is." The girl rushes out.
> "Not even a thank you... But at least she isn't fighting us." Piece comments.
Ami:
> "We haven't tried, but-"
> "It's still going on." Eldest daughter interrupts.
Seki:
> You don't believe so?
> "Utsuho Reiuji. Or Okuu." Alice answers. "She's a hell raven down in the underworld."
>_
-
Aya:
> "I'm sorry, Momi...I didn't mean to leave you alone, let alone freezing. Are you feeling okay?"
> Hug her a little tighter.
Eternity:
> "Hey, wait!"
> Scramble after her!
Ami:
> Slump.
> "Figures..."
---
Seki:
> Say the name 'Utsuho Reiuji' with the intent of locating her.
-
Aya:
> "I'm sorry, Momi...I didn't mean to leave you alone, let alone freezing. Are you feeling okay?"
> Hug her a little tighter.
Eternity:
> "Hey, wait!"
> Scramble after her!
Ami:
> Slump.
> "Figures..."
---
Seki:
> Say the name 'Utsuho Reiuji' with the intent of locating her.
Aya:
> "I'm fine now, I think." Momizi replies as you nonetheless tighten your grip. "Why did everything suddenly get so cold?"
Eternity:
> You rush after her.
> "What?" She pauses before leaving out.
Ami:
> "It's only a matter of time though, right? Since someone else dealt with one problem already."
Seki:
> You try to repeat what-
> "Wait a minute, I don't think going for her would be a good idea." Alice interrupts. "She's a hell raven, yes, but she also has nuclear energy in her repertoire. Trying to get her to control that power to help get rid of this cold and not endanger everyone not just here, but also in the rest of Gensokyo, would likely be impossible." She crosses her arms.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Weird stuff happened to Cirno. It's being worked on."
Eternity:
> "You're gonna freeze!"
Ami:
> Look to Suzaku.
> "Do you want to go back to what we were doing?"
---
Seki:
> Stop and shrug
-
Aya:
> "Weird stuff happened to Cirno. It's being worked on."
Eternity:
> "You're gonna freeze!"
Ami:
> Look to Suzaku.
> "Do you want to go back to what we were doing?"
---
Seki:
> Stop and shrug
Aya:
> "Cirno? That was... Uh... Feels like it's a friend of yours, but I don't think any Tengu were named that..."
Eternity:
> "It's just a little cold out, I'll be fine when I get-"
> "Why do you have that?" You hear a different voice, and spot someone else at the other side of the entrance to here, behind Renko.
> "Huh? Who are you?"
> "Answer me first. You aren't a Hakurei..."
Ami:
> "We've missed a few things already... The other group leaving. Finding Aya when she was still sorta close. The moment one incident got resolved. If we miss any more, Aya's gonna be really disappointed in us."
Seki:
> "So back to the cold controlling idea?" Miko questions.
> "Are you sure you can't simply end this yourself?" Remilia speaks up. "I've caused a wide scale incident myself before and stopped it after I was defeated as well."
> "Well-"
> "Did you try a lot?" Shinki questions, this time. "Miss Sekibanki there did seem to change when she put a lot of effort into something."
> "That is true... And Letty is here to back you up, among others." Daiyousei adds.
>_
-
Aya:
> "She is. She didn't mean for this to happen, though. "
> Use one hand to scritch behind Momi's ears.
Eternity:
> Feel for essences from wherever the voice came from.
Ami:
> "Yeah, but if we freeze, we're not gong to get a lot of work done."
---
Seki;
> "Oh. Um, yeah, I guess that kinda did happen..."
-
Aya:
> "She is. She didn't mean for this to happen, though. "
> Use one hand to scritch behind Momi's ears.
Eternity:
> Feel for essences from wherever the voice came from.
Ami:
> "Yeah, but if we freeze, we're not gong to get a lot of work done."
---
Seki;
> "Oh. Um, yeah, I guess that kinda did happen..."
Aya:
> "Good to hear..." Momizi speaks, rubbing her arms a bit, likely for warmth.
> Her ears twitch a little, but she doesn't react too much to it.
Eternity:
> There's... A few different ones. You think one or two of them are significantly different from the others.
> "Well, I don't exactly know. It feels a bit like I'm not me, but it'll probably be alright."
> "Hm... You're being used, then..."
Ami:
> "Well, we were offered a way to get through earlier."
Seki:
> "So, give it a shot. As you said, feel for it everywhere and remove it all at once."
> "You were able to go to wherever anyone called you a while ago, too. You should be able to manage." Daiyousei comments. "The strongest fairy can do this much, can't she?"
> Cirno frowns a bit in determination, raising a hand...
>_
-
Aya:
> Keep scritching.
> Take on a quieter, gentler tone.
> "I'm sorry, Momi..."
Eternity:
> Continue our pursuit.
> "Hey! Don't make up stuff about Miss Piece's Smart Pretty Master! She's not using anyone!"
Ami:
> "...If you're that confident, I'll follow your lead."
---
Seki:
> "You can do it! If someone like me can get better, anyone can."
-
Aya:
> Keep scritching.
> Take on a quieter, gentler tone.
> "I'm sorry, Momi..."
Eternity:
> Continue our pursuit.
> "Hey! Don't make up stuff about Miss Piece's Smart Pretty Master! She's not using anyone!"
Ami:
> "...If you're that confident, I'll follow your lead."
---
Seki:
> "You can do it! If someone like me can get better, anyone can."
Aya:
> "For what?" The wolf tengu asks. "Don't tell me the rest of the tengu are frozen too? Did some get it worse?"
Eternity:
> You continue on, spotting the new person.
> "No, I don't mean any of you." The new, blonde woman speaks. She has on a white outfit. Like Marisa's, though the other parts of it are purple.
> "It's fine if we can both get what we want then, being used or whatever." Renko speaks.
> "I suppose that's fair..."
> "...Then... Can you get out of the way? Or do you need something else?"
> The blonde woman frowns some more... but still steps back and to the side some.
Ami:
> "You two should just wait at this point." The red woman addresses the two of you. "With that problem gone, you're likely to run into trouble."
> "That's true. Gensokyo is not exactly the most peaceful of places when an incident is happening. Certainly not when there's multiple at once either, I'm sure." The less red-, maybe Eldest Daughter's mom, says.
Seki:
> "Worst case scenario, you still tried." Miko adds.
> ...
> No one else is saying-
> "Hm, so it is working..." Letty speaks, lifting her hand a bit. "Well, this snow was alright while it lasted.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Most everyone everywhere froze. Our sisters are safe now, but...none of us were able to avoid it. ...Come to think of it, I don't know where Hata is, or if she's conscious."
Eternity:
> "Huh? Who are you? I don't think you're Marisa..."
Ami:
> Look to Suzaku and shrug.
> "Well...should we try what we were just doing again?"
---
Seki:
> "Oh, is it working?"
-
Aya:
> "Most everyone everywhere froze. Our sisters are safe now, but...none of us were able to avoid it. ...Come to think of it, I don't know where Hata is, or if she's conscious."
Eternity:
> "Huh? Who are you? I don't think you're Marisa..."
Ami:
> Look to Suzaku and shrug.
> "Well...should we try what we were just doing again?"
---
Seki:
> "Oh, is it working?"
Aya:
> "Mm. Good job keeping everyone safe, then. I still feel unsatisfied... but I guess this isn't the time to try and train. More incidents just keep happening, after all."
> "However, it appears they're being handled pretty quickly now." Yukari comments. "That cold is just about wrapping up. All that would be left would be the matter of if we should allow Gensokyo to change like this, or go against it. Though, we still need to meet up at... Where was it agreed upon, again?"
Eternity:
> "Let's just say I'm someone with a lot of knowledge. About magic, about Gensokyo, about the Hakurei lineage and their specialties, about the moon, so on and so forth."
> "Hey, do you know what's the issue with the moon? At least, more clearly?" Hecatia asks.
> "It's simple really. It's becoming more like the Outside World's less fantastic, more scientific view of the moon. A lifeless rock. And it seems like that's forcing itself onto the rest of the moon, the parts that were populated and changed."
> "... That... Hm, wouldn't the natives attempt to invade Gensokyo then? I recall they're prideful enough to think they can get away with it."
> The woman shrugs, while Renko continues on her way.
Ami:
> "I think we can take on any troubles. Did you forget? We fought well against that devil and- oh, you probably did... Right, sorry."
> You're feeling a bit warm inside. Is it memories coming back?
> No, wait, it's a bit of a warmer breeze outside, too.
Seki:
> "Mhm. It's starting to feel a bit warmer." Daiyousei comments.
> Indeed it is...
>_
-
Aya:
> "By the Misty Lake."
Eternity:
> "Huh, that sounds unfortunate for them..."
Ami:
> "...Hey, wait...is the freezing ending?"
---
Seki:
> "Ah, it's working."
-
Aya:
> "By the Misty Lake."
Eternity:
> "Huh, that sounds unfortunate for them..."
Ami:
> "...Hey, wait...is the freezing ending?"
---
Seki:
> "Ah, it's working."
Aya:
> "Right. I'll go fetch my Shiki, then come back for you two. Unless you want to go there on your own?" Yukari questions.
Eternity:
> "Well, Gensokyo is facing something similar. Though it's not like the Earth is as much a lifeless rock."
Ami:
> "I don't know. It still feels a bit chilly - ah. No, maybe you're right. The air isn't as cold."
Seki:
> "Keep it up, Cirno." One of the fairies cheers.
> The other two by her join in, chanting Cirno's name.
> The ice fairy, meanwhile, seems to have this down. There's more confidence in her posture.
>_
-
Aya:
> "What do you think, Momi?"
Eternity:
> "That makes sense. I wonder who's strong enough to do something like this?"
Ami:
> "We can return to Miss Aya! Let's go!"
---
Seki:
> "Pretend I'm chanting too! I just don't want to do anything weird by saying your names!"
-
Aya:
> "What do you think, Momi?"
Eternity:
> "That makes sense. I wonder who's strong enough to do something like this?"
Ami:
> "We can return to Miss Aya! Let's go!"
---
Seki:
> "Pretend I'm chanting too! I just don't want to do anything weird by saying your names!"
Aya:
> "You were the one traveling with her, right? You should decide that." Momizi reasons.
Eternity:
> "Someone who can change Gensokyo, or maybe even Earth..." Hecatia considers. ... "Hey, don't look at me!"
> "But master, you're the strongest person I know." Piece explains the reason for her gaze. "And you are the goddess of Hell, which there's one on Earth too."
> "I can assure you I wouldn't be doing something like this. If I wanted something interesting, I'd get someone else to stir something up."
> "So who did you get then?"
> "It wasn't me! I said if."
Ami:
> "Right, better not waste time. Especially if it suddenly comes back." Suzaku takes flight downwards.
> "And there she goes." The red woman speaks.
Seki:
> The ice fairy stops after a few more seconds, lowering her arm.
> "Uh... aren't you gonna like, grow bigger or something?" Sunny questions.
> "From what? Stopping the incident?" Cirno questions, confused.
> "Well, I get stronger with the sun out, and Luna gets stronger with the moon out. So I thought you'd get stronger with a lot of-"
> "But bigger?" Cirno asks, raising an eyebrow.
> "Y-You know what, forget I asked."
> "You weren't expecting any fairy to suddenly catch up to Dai's size, were you?" Star asks.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Let's go with, then, so we can see that they're okay."
Eternity:
> Go wide-eyed.
> "Piece, maybe she got us! Did we do this?!?!?!?"
Ami:
> "Sorrythankyoueveryoneyouwerealllovelygoodbye!"
> Take flight and follow that Suzaku!
---
Seki:
> How does Cirno's current size compare to how she looked before everything started freezing?
-
Aya:
> "Let's go with, then, so we can see that they're okay."
Eternity:
> Go wide-eyed.
> "Piece, maybe she got us! Did we do this?!?!?!?"
Ami:
> "Sorrythankyoueveryoneyouwerealllovelygoodbye!"
> Take flight and follow that Suzaku!
---
Seki:
> How does Cirno's current size compare to how she looked before everything started freezing?
Aya:
> "With? Like, you're going to carry her, or-"
> "Have you two decided?" Yukari asks, coming out of a gap. You didn't even notice her leave in the first place...
Eternity:
> "Huh!? I-I can't believe I did this to Gensokyo. ...Okay, well, I did cause a lot of trouble on the moon. Actually, that was a good thing! Maybe we should be proud about this, too!"
> Hecatia sighs.
Ami:
> You follow Suzaku, catching up as she looks around mid-descent.
> "I can't tell where Aya is yet... But I think - no, I'm pretty sure I can tell where the rest of the Tengu are."
> You wonder when Suzaku got so sensitive to... Wind? Tengu? Then again, she did pretty well in that fight with the... With...
> You're remembering that fight in a cave of sorts more clearly, but now that you think about it, some details just don't uncloud themselves.
Seki:
> You aren't sure... A tad smaller, maybe?
>_
-
Aya:
> "Yep! Let's go check on your family."
Eternity:
> "As long as no one calls us rabbits and tries to beat us up, I suppose."
Ami:
> "Huh. I wonder when she got off to."
---
Seki:
> "Come to think of it, weren't you a little bit larger a bit ago?"
-
Aya:
> "Yep! Let's go check on your family."
Eternity:
> "As long as no one calls us rabbits and tries to beat us up, I suppose."
Ami:
> "Huh. I wonder when she got off to."
---
Seki:
> "Come to think of it, weren't you a little bit larger a bit ago?"
Aya:
> "They're fine. Chen said she needed Ran's help with something before they head anywhere else." Yukari answers."
Eternity:
> "I think Master's friend likes rabbits anyways. Maybe it's a compliment, and they're strong."
Ami:
> "Should we keep looking, or stop by the other tengu?"
Seki:
> "Yeah, that... splitting thing might've been a bit bad." Cirno considers.
> "We solved that incident either way. And others solved the other. All that's left should be the situation with Gensokyo." Miko speaks.
> "Let us return to the lake and discuss what to do about it, if anything." Remilia calls.
> "Some of us should go search for the others mentioned for this." Alice advises. "It doesn't have to be the person that can seemingly know where anyone is, I'm sure many of us are capable, too."
> "Who else is supposed to be looked for?" Luna questions. "People like Reimu? Marisa?"
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh."
> Blink, then shake our head while patting it on both sides with her hands.
> "Sorry, misunderstood. You can go on ahead. Momi and I will head to the lake ourselves once we find our third musketeer. And maybe even my subordinates, if they've returned from their little adventure."
Eternity:
> "That other lady didn't seem to think so, at least."
> "But! We gotta refocus. What's next for us?"
Ami:
> "We should probably keep looking for Miss Aya. ...Though maybe this is above her paygrade, so to speak, and we should report directly to Lord Tenma or Lady Iizunamaru instead? Hmm. Can you find them? ...And how do you even do that, anyway?"
> If we aren't already, position ourselves so we're flying behind Suzaku with her ankles in easy grabbing range.
---
Seki:
> Look at Miko.
> "Assuming we don't have seven more fresh hells lined up and waiting for us to relax..."
-
Aya:
> "Oh."
> Blink, then shake our head while patting it on both sides with her hands.
> "Sorry, misunderstood. You can go on ahead. Momi and I will head to the lake ourselves once we find our third musketeer. And maybe even my subordinates, if they've returned from their little adventure."
Eternity:
> "That other lady didn't seem to think so, at least."
> "But! We gotta refocus. What's next for us?"
Ami:
> "We should probably keep looking for Miss Aya. ...Though maybe this is above her paygrade, so to speak, and we should report directly to Lord Tenma or Lady Iizunamaru instead? Hmm. Can you find them? ...And how do you even do that, anyway?"
> If we aren't already, position ourselves so we're flying behind Suzaku with her ankles in easy grabbing range.
---
Seki:
> Look at Miko.
> "Assuming we don't have seven more fresh hells lined up and waiting for us to relax..."
Aya:
> Yukari waves as she leaves again.
> "I'll try to be of better help this time." Momizi states.
Eternity:
> "We should get back to solving that issue with the moon, as we were in the middle of. Though, how do we make it more fantastic, as she said..." Hecatia considers.
Ami:
> You line up accordingly.
> "I just follow the wind. Sometimes it feels different, like a certain kind. And I recognize that as certain people. Maybe it's from me doing such for so long. Or just something only I can do. With how Aya is on top of her news and incidents, I'd think she could do something similar..."
Seki:
> "We're probably enough to take care of those too, if such happens. Speaking of, perhaps we shouldn't split up like earlier."
> "Yeah..." Daiyousei agrees. "Taking things one at a time seems to be working better than trying multiple at once."
>_
-
Aya:
> "I blame myself for that, Momi. But I now have a much better seat for you for that than before, actually."
> Feel the winds for anything that feels like Hatate, Suzaku, or Ami.
Eternity:
> "Should we go back there?"
Ami:
> "Huh...I don't know that I've ever tried that."
> Try feeling the wind around Suzaku, to see if it feels unique in some way.
> "Oh, unrelated, but while we travel, do you mind if I try again what we were trying earlier in that room? Or are you done with that stuff?"
---
Seki:
> Shrug.
> "Fine by me, as much as I don't control where I go."
-
Aya:
> "I blame myself for that, Momi. But I now have a much better seat for you for that than before, actually."
> Feel the winds for anything that feels like Hatate, Suzaku, or Ami.
Eternity:
> "Should we go back there?"
Ami:
> "Huh...I don't know that I've ever tried that."
> Try feeling the wind around Suzaku, to see if it feels unique in some way.
> "Oh, unrelated, but while we travel, do you mind if I try again what we were trying earlier in that room? Or are you done with that stuff?"
---
Seki:
> Shrug.
> "Fine by me, as much as I don't control where I go."
Aya:
> Momizi sighs a bit, though her expression doesn't seem the most upset.
> You don't think you could notice something like that. But it's worth a shot.
> ...
> Well, there's a bit of a cooler breeze not too from here that reminds you of Cirno, but otherwise, not much you can notice.
Eternity:
> "No. If that's truly what's wrong with it, we should find a way to fix it, else we'll simply get caught up in it."
> "Do you know anyone more fantastic than yourself, Master?" Clownpiece questions.
> "Hmhm, there's you of course, Piece." Hecatia chuckles, then pauses. "Actually, maybe that could be it..."
> "Is the answer to the moon fairies once again?" Piece asks, seemingly getting excited.
> "Well, it's just a thought."
Ami:
> You try to feel the wind...
> Well, it's certainly rushing past you, given you're flying down like this. You don't really notice anything about Suzaku relating to it. There might be something she's doing, but you can't really tell.
> "We could ask Aya for advice on it. She might have a method or trick she does." Suzaku answers.
> You're nearing the ground, but it seems like Suzaku is leading away from the mountain, rather than where the Tengu Village would be.
Seki:
> "I suppose I have a good set of extra eyes to lookout for them, if I were to go." Alice comments.
> "I could. I don't have more eyes, but if I can still do that movement thing when my name is spoken..." Cirno considers aloud.
> "Rumia would be great for this sort of thing, but I don't know where she ended up during that freezing situation..." Daiyousei speaks.
> "Maybe she's already on top of this." Koakuma adds. "Otherwise, wouldn't she have joined up with us by now?"
>_
-
Aya:
> "Well, we don't have to if you don't want to.."
Eternity:
> "The answer to everything is more fairies, I'd say."
Ami:
> "I suppose we could. ...No harm in trying while traveling, though. Um, please continue flying as if nothing is happening."
> While continuing to fly forward, take hold of one of Suzaku's ankles, bring our head up close to it, get her foot in our mouth, and swallow.
---
Seki:
> "Assuming she can find us that easily."
-
Aya:
> "Well, we don't have to if you don't want to.."
Eternity:
> "The answer to everything is more fairies, I'd say."
Ami:
> "I suppose we could. ...No harm in trying while traveling, though. Um, please continue flying as if nothing is happening."
> While continuing to fly forward, take hold of one of Suzaku's ankles, bring our head up close to it, get her foot in our mouth, and swallow.
---
Seki:
> "Assuming she can find us that easily."
Aya:
> "Good." Momizi states as she looks around...
> Before starting off in a direction.
Eternity:
> "I'm beginning to think it was a poor thought..." Hecatia continues.
> "Aww."
> "Did either of you fix the problems that were going on just a while ago?"
> "...No..." Piece looks aside.
> "Exactly."
Ami"
> "Hm?" Suzaku questions.
> You take hold of her ankle, though she quickly kicks you off.
> "Heads up, someone's finally attack-" You hear Suzaku, and now that you don't have a foot in your face, see her ready for combat, facing back as she's continuing her flight.
> "Huh? This isn't the time for pranks, Ami." She complains, calming down and flying in place instead of descending. "At least warn me. We should be watching out while we travel after all."
> Though with this stop, you do notice some figures in the distance along the mountain.
Seki:
> "Why don't you try your thing and see where she is then?" Cirno questions.
>_
-
Aya:
> Follow along behind!
> Make note of any loose objects of note we might see as we travel.
Eternity:
> Look aside in shame.
> "...'m still learning this heroing stuff, 'yknow..."
Ami:
> "That was supposed to be a warning...maybe it wasn't good enough?"
> Point at the figures in the distance.
> "Though it looks like we might actually have company."
---
Seki:
> "Uh...name was 'Rumia', right?"
-
Aya:
> Follow along behind!
> Make note of any loose objects of note we might see as we travel.
Eternity:
> Look aside in shame.
> "...'m still learning this heroing stuff, 'yknow..."
Ami:
> "That was supposed to be a warning...maybe it wasn't good enough?"
> Point at the figures in the distance.
> "Though it looks like we might actually have company."
---
Seki:
> "Uh...name was 'Rumia', right?"
Aya
> You follow along.
> Well... there's snow.
Eternity:
> "And there's people doing that better than you. Perhaps you'll have your chance when you're better at it."
> "Hey, it could be now! No one else has fixed the moon yet, and we have the most information now." Piece argues.
> "Are you suggesting we don't inform anyone else of what we know, and try to deal with it ourselves?" Hecatia asks.
Ami:
> "Oh. My bad, then."
> Suzaku looks over to where you pointed.
> They look like they could be fairies, but they don't have wings... Actually, there's some fairies alongside them.
> "Company? I don't think anyone over there is coming for us." Suzaku says, shielding her eyes a bit from the snow to try and see better.
Seki:
> Cirno nods.
>_
-
Aya:
> "So I don't know exactly when you left, but..."
> Catch Momi up on what we experienced from when we first braved the cold to get to the Shining Needle Castle. Only cover the major stuff; the places we've gone and the problems we've encountered.
Eternity:
> "...That doesn't sound very hero-y..."
Ami:
> "No worries. Just, gong forward, if I'm talking to you, and suddenly you feel something grab your ankle, it's me."
> "Any other tengu in that group over there? It looks like some fairies, and maybe some non-fairies that kinda seem like fairies."
---
Seki:
> Say Rumia's name with the intent of locating her.
-
Aya:
> "So I don't know exactly when you left, but..."
> Catch Momi up on what we experienced from when we first braved the cold to get to the Shining Needle Castle. Only cover the major stuff; the places we've gone and the problems we've encountered.
Eternity:
> "...That doesn't sound very hero-y..."
Ami:
> "No worries. Just, gong forward, if I'm talking to you, and suddenly you feel something grab your ankle, it's me."
> "Any other tengu in that group over there? It looks like some fairies, and maybe some non-fairies that kinda seem like fairies."
---
Seki:
> Say Rumia's name with the intent of locating her.
Aya:
> You explain to Momizi most of what transpired...
> "I'm guessing you managed some counter for the cold? Well, that's not important now anyways, given how it feels like things are warming up a bit. Which means Nitori should be fine. As for me, my training wasn't the best... I couldn't end up any faster to keep up with you, and only really improved my telegnosis a bit."
Eternity:
> "Who would be the heroes if someone else solves this instead of us? Not us, that's for sure." Piece argues further. "Fairies are already forgettable enough as it is."
Ami:
> "That's gonna take some getting used to." Suzaku says. "I don't think there's any Tengu..."
> One of the fairies fires a spread of danmaku towards one of the... non-fairies, and they get knocked down to the ground for a moment.
> Or, did they go flying? You can't tell. You blinked and one of them went missing.
> "Snowball fight?" Suzaku considers.
Seki:
> You call out Rumia's name...
> Another direction. Though, you think you know what should be all the way over there. Unless you're mistaken, that'd be the Bamboo Forest of the Lost. Or near it. Perhaps even past it.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Hey, any improvement is admirable."
> Are there any trees nearby?
> If there are, are any of them sufficiently lacking in both foliage and branch density that we could theoretically flip ourselves upside-down and lower our chest over it, going further and further down until we've stored all of it in our chest?
> If there are, do so with one of them out of Momi's field of vision.
Eternity:
> "Well, yeah, but what if they can't solve it without us?"
Ami:
> Does this look like it could be a snowball fight?
> "...Uh, where did that one person just vanish to?"
---
Seki:
> "I...think she's in the Bamboo Forest. Or maybe even beyond it."
-
Aya:
> "Hey, any improvement is admirable."
> Are there any trees nearby?
> If there are, are any of them sufficiently lacking in both foliage and branch density that we could theoretically flip ourselves upside-down and lower our chest over it, going further and further down until we've stored all of it in our chest?
> If there are, do so with one of them out of Momi's field of vision.
Eternity:
> "Well, yeah, but what if they can't solve it without us?"
Ami:
> Does this look like it could be a snowball fight?
> "...Uh, where did that one person just vanish to?"
---
Seki:
> "I...think she's in the Bamboo Forest. Or maybe even beyond it."
Aya:
> Yes.
> Thanks to the heavy snow earlier, there are.
> You proceed to attempt such... though end up stuck when you reach the ground, given you have no way to do anything about under the ground...
> It's also very cold still... keeping this up might be a poor idea.
Eternity:
> "Like, if we all had to work together?"
> "Well, that'd be a way for everyone to be heroes..." Hecatia adds. "Given we're already here, why don't we at least see what the Hakurei Shrine Maiden will do about this?" She points up.
Ami:
> You... think the humanoids are throwing snowballs. But the fairies are using danmaku now.
> "I'm not sure. A prank maybe? Let's just interrupt and see what's going on." Suzaku heads on ahead.
Seki:
> "Bamboo Forest, huh? I suppose I can go check briefly." Miko volunteers.
> "We don't want to split up much, but given the nature of the Forest, that might be best." Daiyousei nods, and with such, Miko makes her way off.
>_
-
Aya:
> ...
> ... Try continuing to push against the ground, to see if we can get that in us too.
Eternity:
> "Sure."
Ami:
> Follow!
---
Seki:
> "Good luck."
-
Aya:
> ...
> ... Try continuing to push against the ground, to see if we can get that in us too.
Eternity:
> "Sure."
Ami:
> Follow!
---
Seki:
> "Good luck."
Aya:
> You shift in effort...
> ...
> Nothing...
Eternity:
> Hecatia leads the way out... Even though the three of you were already halfway out of Piece's place.
Ami:
> You follow along.
> On closer inspection, it is a fight. Unfairly, the fairies are using danmaku, while the humans, kids it appears, are throwing snowballs.
> Another one vanishes mid toss of a snowball, surprising the rest of both sides present.
> "Eh?! She didn't even get hit!"
> "They're cheating!" A kid shouts.
> "We didn't do that!" The fairies defend themselves.
> "I-I don't even know what happened the first time!" The fairy that hit the first one speaks.
Seki:
> You wish Miko good luck...
> "Let's return to the lake in the meantime, Sekibanki." Remilia orders.
> "Maybe some of the others we asked to meet there will have arrived. Hopefully, at least." Daiyousei starts off.
> Everyone else starts to follow as well.
>_
-
Aya:
> Damn.
> Lift ourselves all the way up and off the tree, and resume following Momi. Keep an eye out for bare fallen trees/logs, though.
Ami:
> "Whoa, that's not supposed to happen..."
---
Seki:
> Follow!
-
Aya:
> Damn.
> Lift ourselves all the way up and off the tree, and resume following Momi. Keep an eye out for bare fallen trees/logs, though.
Ami:
> "Whoa, that's not supposed to happen..."
---
Seki:
> Follow!
Aya:
> You... make an effort. Though it's difficult getting off. Even with your wings, flying up from sticking on the ground upside down isn't the easiest.
> Momizi seems to have already gone on quite a ways without looking back for you. You're losing her in the remaining snow.
Eternity:
> "Hey, Reimu!" Piece calls out.
> Though no one responds.
> "Did she leave her shrine? Maybe we can snag a quick bite~" Piece speaks, as she flies over to the shrine's entrance.
Ami:
> "Oh crud, it's the Tengu!" The fairies jump in alarm.
> "We gotta go!" One of the fairies grabs one of the humans. "They're real mean to anyone not Tengu on this mountain!"
> The other fairies do the same, though a couple also vanish, leaving just a a pair of fairies and one human.
> "Uh, I don't like the feeling of this place too much, Ami. Maybe we should just go back to what we were doing. Most of them left, anyways..." Suzaku comments.
Seki:
> You follow along, wondering when something interesting will happen on your side again. You've been useful recently, at least...
>_
-
Aya:
> We can keep track of her via the wind. Keep working on getting ourselves free.
Eternity:
> "She's been gone for a while, I think."
Ami:
> "Where did the did the ones that vanished go, though? We should make sure they're okay..."
-
Aya:
> We can keep track of her via the wind. Keep working on getting ourselves free.
Eternity:
> "She's been gone for a while, I think."
Ami:
> "Where did the did the ones that vanished go, though? We should make sure they're okay..."
Aya:
> You continue your struggle. At least the tree itself is here to help, being something stable to climb... "up" from, rather than down from.
> Thankfully, you make it off after a while of this method. Though you'd like to have a chimney or such to try that on instead. At least something to warm up from this...
Eternity:
> "Hm? Where'd she run off to, then?" Hecatia pauses.
Ami:
> "Is this that thing where because you saw something happen, you have to do something about it? Nn..." Suzaku seems troubled.
>_
-
Aya:
> Zoom off in pursuit of our Wolfe.
Eternity:
> Shrug.
Ami:
> "..."
> Look to the remaining fairies and human.
> "You should all head home. We'll leave you be, but it may not be safe here."
> Take Suzaku's hand in ours, just in case.
-
Aya:
> Zoom off in pursuit of our Wolfe.
Eternity:
> Shrug.
Ami:
> "..."
> Look to the remaining fairies and human.
> "You should all head home. We'll leave you be, but it may not be safe here."
> Take Suzaku's hand in ours, just in case.
Aya:
> You catch back up with Momizi in no time at all.
> "Huh. I don't see Hatate. This is a different group, then?" Momizi questions.
> You don't see what she's talking about, but it does feel like there's a big group far ahead of here.
Eternity:
> "Well wherever she is, she won't min- AAH!" You hear Piece yelp.
> "I come back here after a brief respite, and I already have to deal with fairies? I'm not in the mood for this..." You hear Reimu's voice. Perhaps they're both inside now?
> "At least you got to be somewhere safe..." You hear... you believe that's Marisa?
Ami:
> "Eh? You aren't going to attack us?" The fairy asks.
> "Maybe it's a good Tengu?" The human questions.
> "Must be. Okay, thanks good Tengu." The other fairy says. "Okay, where do you live?"
> "Uh... Around... Well, I usually stay around home, but this isn't home."
> Part of the mountain seems to look a bit different around here. Though before you can investigate more, Suzaku starts to lead you back the way you were headed.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh, yeah, there are at least one or two squads roaming around right now. See anyone you recognize?"
Eternity:
> "Glad that wasn't me. Hi Miss Reimu!"
Ami:
> "Stay safe, you three!"
> Let ourselves be led.
> In a low tone: "What the hell was that. Why are human children vanishing into thin air? What did you feel back there?"
---
Miko:
> What are we up to?
-
Aya:
> "Oh, yeah, there are at least one or two squads roaming around right now. See anyone you recognize?"
Eternity:
> "Glad that wasn't me. Hi Miss Reimu!"
Ami:
> "Stay safe, you three!"
> Let ourselves be led.
> In a low tone: "What the hell was that. Why are human children vanishing into thin air? What did you feel back there?"
---
Miko:
> What are we up to?
Aya:
> "Somewhat. Gensokyo's not that big a place. Though, no one I'm close to or anything." Momizi answers.
Eternity:
> "Great, another." Reimu sighs. "Well, at least that means-"
> Reimu pauses as you come into view in front of her shrine.
> "...Were you here earlier while I was gone, too?" Reimu questions, looking you up and down.
Ami:
> "That other world. But different." Suzaku answers. "It's actually kinda some refreshing air. But getting trapped there again after we just left... How would we explain that to Aya?"
Miko:
> You're searching for Rumia. You're already in the forest... But... Perhaps it would've been a good idea to leave this to someone who could track her better. Then again, with your abilities, this shouldn't be too hard. You can already hear some things in the distance.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Anyone you can describe? I might be able to tell which group it is."
Eternity:
> Are we still wearing Reimu's clothes?
> Now that we finally have Reimu in front of us, how does our new body compare to hers height-wise and figure-wise?
> Nod.
> "I heard a voice in my head telling me I needed to be a hero. So I came here looking for you because you're the expert, but you weren't here."
Ami:
> "So...those might have been...outside world children?"
---
Miko:
> Do we currently possess anything we don't usually?
> Skills
-
Aya:
> "Anyone you can describe? I might be able to tell which group it is."
Eternity:
> Are we still wearing Reimu's clothes?
> Now that we finally have Reimu in front of us, how does our new body compare to hers height-wise and figure-wise?
> Nod.
> "I heard a voice in my head telling me I needed to be a hero. So I came here looking for you because you're the expert, but you weren't here."
Ami:
> "So...those might have been...outside world children?"
---
Miko:
> Do we currently possess anything we don't usually?
> Skills
Aya:
> "Seems they're heading the same way. We'll meet up soon enough."
Eternity:
> Yes.
> You think you're at similar levels... Her figure looks great though...Maybe she just wears her entire look too much better...
> Reimu sighs.
> "Can't I return to my shrine for once without it being raided?"
> "Nope. Too many people like it." The other woman is also here, alongside Marisa and of course, Clownpiece.
> "Hm? You aren't going to chase after that girl with the orbs that was possessed or whatever?" Hecatia questions.
> "No. I'm interested, but I won't cause trouble yet."
> "Yet?" Reimu asks.
> "Well, relative to who you ask. That girl will probably think I'm trouble if I do seek her out."
> "Hey, why are you hanging around here anyways? Who are you?" Marisa asks.
> "I'm just somebody that you used to know."
Ami:
> "Yeah, it's likely. I'd guess so." Suzaku responds.
Miko:
> No.
> Your skills are exceptional compared to a human's, aside from perhaps, strength. This is especially so for your hearing, to the point of some superhuman capabilities. Though, your ears are also sensitive because of this.
> You are also capable of using Magic, mainly Taoist magic.
> Furthermore, you are capable of gathering and utilizing Faith, something the Gods are usually capable of. Though while not as potent or varied as gods can make use of, thanks to your abilities, you can also gather peoples' desires in a similar way.
>_
-
Aya:
> "That works. Anyway, pardon me, I did something stupid and need to warm up a bit."
> Lightly press our chest (angled down a bit) into Momi's back. (Do not attempt to engulf her in it.)
Eternity:
> "Ooh, Miss Reimu, you should wear my dress!"
Ami:
> "...We should probably tell someone about that. Miss Aya, or Lady Iizunamaru."
---
Miko:
> Continue onward, then.
-
Aya:
> "That works. Anyway, pardon me, I did something stupid and need to warm up a bit."
> Lightly press our chest (angled down a bit) into Momi's back. (Do not attempt to engulf her in it.)
Eternity:
> "Ooh, Miss Reimu, you should wear my dress!"
Ami:
> "...We should probably tell someone about that. Miss Aya, or Lady Iizunamaru."
---
Miko:
> Continue onward, then.
Aya:
> You press your chest against Momi.
> "Then we're even." Momizi speaks.
Eternity:
> "No thank you." She answers plainly.
Ami:
> "Well, I think there's finally a way to get to where the rest of the Tengu are." Suzaku points ahead.
> All the rest of the way down the mountain... Maybe you could hurry this up. And a way to get to them? Are they inside the mountain?
Miko:
> You continue.
> The commotion appears to be from Eientei. If Sekibanki knew of it, she would've said that it was there, maybe. Then again, perhaps Rumia only just entered it from the rest of the forest.
> Actually, now that you're close, there appears to be a battle going on.
>_
-
Aya:
> "For the warming up, or the sensation you're feeling now~?"
Eternity:
> Look very sad.
> "Awww..."
Ami:
> "...Huh. Are they inside the mountain?"
> Let go of Suzaku's hand.
> Then drift a little behind her, in the same ankle-grabbing position as before.
---
Miko:
> Do we trust in our ability to take a peek without drawing attention to ourselves? If so, then do so.
-
Aya:
> "For the warming up, or the sensation you're feeling now~?"
Eternity:
> Look very sad.
> "Awww..."
Ami:
> "...Huh. Are they inside the mountain?"
> Let go of Suzaku's hand.
> Then drift a little behind her, in the same ankle-grabbing position as before.
---
Miko:
> Do we trust in our ability to take a peek without drawing attention to ourselves? If so, then do so.
Aya:
> "About doing something stupid. Don't worry about it."
Eternity:
> "What about mine?" Clownpiece offers.
> "Now now Piece, should you really go around offering a gift your Master gave to you specifically?" Hecatia questions.
> "A-Ah. Sorry."
Ami:
> You let go of Suzaku and start to trail behind her.
> "I don't think so. There's a passage far down."
Miko:
> The bamboo should obscure you enough from the fighters. Anyone else though, you'd be seen.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh, I can't not worry about it. I need to dote on you!"
Eternity:
> "...Well, anyway, we're here...what now?"
Ami:
> "Oh, that makes sense. We were down there before."
> "Um, pardon me again. Remember, this is just me."
> Take hold of one of Suzaku's ankles and bring our head up close to it.
> Then, if she hasn't kicked us off yet, pull her foot into our mouth and swallow.
---
Miko:
> Take a peek from the bamboo.
-
Aya:
> "Oh, I can't not worry about it. I need to dote on you!"
Eternity:
> "...Well, anyway, we're here...what now?"
Ami:
> "Oh, that makes sense. We were down there before."
> "Um, pardon me again. Remember, this is just me."
> Take hold of one of Suzaku's ankles and bring our head up close to it.
> Then, if she hasn't kicked us off yet, pull her foot into our mouth and swallow.
---
Miko:
> Take a peek from the bamboo.
Aya:
> "Then forget I said anything." Momizi explains.
Eternity:
> "I suppose I'll take care of this." Hecatia enters the shrine. "If this lady hadn't told you already, there's some explanation to why the moon is how it is now."
> "Oh? The glowing it did a while back?" Reimu questions.
> "Yes. Fantasy and Reality melding together more." The mystery woman speaks.
> "So a Yukari problem... Yet she hasn't been able to fix it?" Marisa wonders.
> "Well, things are more realistic for some. Her boundary powers may not just be a fix all bandage anymore."
Ami:
> Suzaku glances behind, and slows down this time, giving you the chance to try, now with less kicking.
> Nothing interrupts your attempt aside from the flight, but...
> This definitely isn't working. It'd probably be better just standing, but even so, this feels impossible to achieve, even after seeing Aya do such things...
Miko:
> You try to conceal yourself a bit more and watch...
> The fight seems to be between the Darkness Youkai and... Someone wielding a sword and using the powers of a god.
> "Yori, this is getting embarrassing..." Rumia speaks, arms outstretched in the air as she twirls around slightly. "Don't tell me you're going to blame your performance on the incident?"
> "Shut it! You're not winning this either. All you do is run!"
> "Lady Yorihime, shouldn't-"
> "Not now!" The woman barks at the rabbit girl down below.
>_
-
Aya;
> "Hm hm hm...is there anything you'd like me to do for you while we travel?"
Eternity:
> "Does that mean I'm gonna turn into a human?"
Ami:
> C'mon...pull harder...to get it in there! Miss Aya did it, so we can do it!
---
Miko:
> Oh, that's fortuitous.
> Do we recognize the others?
-
Aya;
> "Hm hm hm...is there anything you'd like me to do for you while we travel?"
Eternity:
> "Does that mean I'm gonna turn into a human?"
Ami:
> C'mon...pull harder...to get it in there! Miss Aya did it, so we can do it!
---
Miko:
> Oh, that's fortuitous.
> Do we recognize the others?
Aya:
> "Tell me your plans going forward, for dealing with this incident? Or these, if there's still something else going on past this..."
Eternity:
> "I think the fairies have been fine. Aside from Cirno. The ones I've seen around, at least." Marisa answers.
Ami:
> Just as you believe, it really seems impossible... Not even the kind of thing a miracle would help you achieve, just something beyond your limits.
Miko:
> You see Eirin among the onlookers. Neither of the two more well known rabbits are around, though.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Ah...I was thinking more personal than that. But if that's what you want, that's what you'll get."
> "That being said, I think things have relatively stabilized right now. Both the freezing and the dimensional separation problems appears to be fixed..."
Eternity:
> "Oh. Phew! ...U-uh, no offense."
Ami:
> Look pleadingly at Suzaku, in the hopes that she'll help.
---
Miko:
> Back off a bit. It wouldn't do to interrupt this.
-
Aya:
> "Ah...I was thinking more personal than that. But if that's what you want, that's what you'll get."
> "That being said, I think things have relatively stabilized right now. Both the freezing and the dimensional separation problems appears to be fixed..."
Eternity:
> "Oh. Phew! ...U-uh, no offense."
Ami:
> Look pleadingly at Suzaku, in the hopes that she'll help.
---
Miko:
> Back off a bit. It wouldn't do to interrupt this.
Aya:
> "Yeah, you explained. But what about the moon one? Or, Gensokyo one. Whichever. "
Eternity:
> "Nah, I can understand wanting to be a fairy instead. You get to fly and not worry about dying and all that." Marisa waves it off.
Ami:
> "Guess we just can't do stuff like she can, huh?" Suzaku replies to your gaze, pulling her leg back, and resuming her flight. "Maybe we'll stumble on some things we can do ourselves that she can't."
Miko:
> You retreat a bit, still hearing the taunting going on.
>_
-
Aya:
> How much do wev know about that specific issue at this point?
Eternity:
> "Yeah, you get it."
Ami:
> "At least, not on my own. I was still hoping you'd try forcing your way in, though."
-
Aya:
> How much do wev know about that specific issue at this point?
Eternity:
> "Yeah, you get it."
Ami:
> "At least, not on my own. I was still hoping you'd try forcing your way in, though."
Aya:
> Not a lot... Pretty much as much as everyone else. Well, not including the clueless people.
Eternity:
> "You can fly too, and have strong magic!" Piece argues.
> "Well, flight's not too possible right now... Remember, this whole incident making that tough."
> "Oh, right..."
Ami:
> "That... seems like a poor idea."
>_
-
Aya:
> "That one I need more information on, unfortunately."
Eternity:
> "I wonder if that'll get fixed..."
Ami:
> "I'm not worried. I trust you enough to ask you to try it. Worst comes to worst, I can just give you a signal to stop, like tapping you a whole bunch."
-
Aya:
> "That one I need more information on, unfortunately."
Eternity:
> "I wonder if that'll get fixed..."
Ami:
> "I'm not worried. I trust you enough to ask you to try it. Worst comes to worst, I can just give you a signal to stop, like tapping you a whole bunch."
Aya:
> "Say it ain't so, Aya!" You hear Cirno, not far ahead. "You don't have much information on something?"
> Now that she's coming into view, alongside the rest of a pretty big group, she looks all better. Bit smaller than before, maybe, but bigger than before the moon flash happened.
> "Well, at least Aya's here. Though, was she one of the "leaders" chosen or whatever?" Koa questions.
Eternity:
> "Ah, right. Supposedly that's something a few of us all around Gensokyo are going to decide on. I guess I should head to... I think it was Misty Lake?" Reimu considers. "Ugh, but finally being back home after being stuck in Senkai like that. No rest for the weary..." She sighs.
> "Time to get down to business?" Marisa asks. "Long as you don't start floating away or anything."
> "I'll be fine."
Ami:
> "Are you sure?" Suzaku stops in place.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Hey, sport! You're looking a lot more you."
Eternity:
> Look to Piece and her master.
> "Should we do that too?"
Ami:
> Stop as well.
> "I am."
-
Aya:
> "Hey, sport! You're looking a lot more you."
Eternity:
> Look to Piece and her master.
> "Should we do that too?"
Ami:
> Stop as well.
> "I am."
Aya:
> "I'm all good. And you? My uh, incident didn't freeze you or anything, did it? I mean, you're roaming around fine..."
Eternity:
> "You want to be heroes, right?" Hecatia questions.
> "Of course." Piece says, as Reimu starts to fly off.
> "H-Hey, I can't fly." Marisa calls towards Reimu.
> "You don't seriously-"
> "Come on, I'm not that heavy."
> Reimu sighs, lowering herself down...
> As Marisa hops onto her back, before they take to the skies again.
> "Huh... How come she can fly? Shouldn't she need wings?" Clownpiece questions.
> "Interesting. Even though Yukari is weaker, Reimu can still float fine enough to carry someone else." The mystery woman watches on, before also floating after them.
> "Eh? What the heck." Piece jumps.
Ami:
> "O...Okay..." Suzaku lifts her leg a bit.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh, no, you got me good. Me and most everyone else I came across. Needed Larva to keep me thawed."
Eternity:
> "We can do that too!"
> Jump onto Piece's back, hugging her from behind.
> Then float up and after Reimu, carrying Piece with us.
Ami:
> Try swallowing Suzaku's foot once again, with the expectation this time that she'll help.
-
Aya:
> "Oh, no, you got me good. Me and most everyone else I came across. Needed Larva to keep me thawed."
Eternity:
> "We can do that too!"
> Jump onto Piece's back, hugging her from behind.
> Then float up and after Reimu, carrying Piece with us.
Ami:
> Try swallowing Suzaku's foot once again, with the expectation this time that she'll help.
Aya:
> "Ah... S-Sorry." Cirno apologizes.
> "What's this about leaders, again?" Momizi questions.
Eternity:
> You hang onto Piece, and...
> ...
> Okay, while you can follow along, you'll definitely fall behind like this. You're much slower than both of them trying to carry her...
Ami:
> You grab hold of Suzaku's ankle, and-
> A brief taste of pain, sprinkled with some regret...
> ...
>_
-
Aya:
> Look to Momi.
> "We're organizing a bunch of folks from all over the land to determine how we collectively want to move forward with what appears to be our new reality."
Eternity:
> Make some cute struggling noises in the hopes Piece gets the message and helps out.
Ami:
> ...Nothing is ever gong to go right for us, huh.
> If we need to tap, do so.
-
Aya:
> Look to Momi.
> "We're organizing a bunch of folks from all over the land to determine how we collectively want to move forward with what appears to be our new reality."
Eternity:
> Make some cute struggling noises in the hopes Piece gets the message and helps out.
Ami:
> ...Nothing is ever gong to go right for us, huh.
> If we need to tap, do so.
Aya:
> "Oh. Hey, that sounds like a plan. I thought you said you didn't have one." Momi accuses.
> "You still look cold... Maybe we should've gone for that raven girl." Cirno considers.
> "Again, that sort of heat probably isn't what any of us needs." Alice speaks.
Eternity:
> "Ah, am I too fat? I hadn't had much to eat recently. I thought that'd help agai- Ah! We're forgetting Master!" Piece jumps in surprise.
> "I was wondering if you'd notice." Hecatia calls out, still at the shrine you're leaving behind.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Sorry. It felt more passive than active to me, I guess..."
Eternity:
> "Sorry!"
> Turn back around and fly over to Hecatia, positioning Piece behind her so she can grab her like we're grabbing Piece.
Suzaku:
> What just happened?
-
Aya:
> "Sorry. It felt more passive than active to me, I guess..."
Eternity:
> "Sorry!"
> Turn back around and fly over to Hecatia, positioning Piece behind her so she can grab her like we're grabbing Piece.
Suzaku:
> What just happened?
Aya:
> "You're not too focused on it, then?" Momizi questions.
Eternity:
> You roundabout to pick up Hecatia.
> Piece grabs her as you do, though now you can't fly at all...
> "Perhaps it'd be better if the two of you carried me by my shoulders or arms?" Hecatia offers.
> "Y-You're not fat. I swear!" Piece states.
> "I wonder why you're mentioning that when I've already spoken an alternative...?"
Suzaku:
> You think you messed up... Again...
> Maybe you were expecting it to go as smoothly as Aya's had, but your attempt at helping Ami only ended up knocking her out, not unlike a drop kick...
> Thankfully, you caught her before she could hit the ground below, but she's still out cold.
> She's really not going to be happy with you when she wakes up. Nor herself for not being able to match what Aya could do...
>_
-
Aya:
> "Admittedly, my more immediate concern was finding you and Hata and my two cute subordinates..."
Eternity:
> Hey, edit, don't we have SUPER POWER we absorbed from Piece? And now we're hugging her, giving us access to more?
> Tap into our essence reserves to strengthen ourselves so we can carry them both!
Suzaku:
> ...
> ...Well...we did warn her.
> Is there somewhere nearby we can reasonably lay her down without making her even more of a mess?
-
Aya:
> "Admittedly, my more immediate concern was finding you and Hata and my two cute subordinates..."
Eternity:
> Hey, edit, don't we have SUPER POWER we absorbed from Piece? And now we're hugging her, giving us access to more?
> Tap into our essence reserves to strengthen ourselves so we can carry them both!
Suzaku:
> ...
> ...Well...we did warn her.
> Is there somewhere nearby we can reasonably lay her down without making her even more of a mess?
Aya:
> "Where are all of them then?" Momi looks around.
Eternity:
> You should. Though Piece is also struggling.
> "Maybe we should've at least asked her for a quick meal. You seem to have little strength after playing hero so much, Piece."
> "I'm okay Master. My stomach hasn't grumbled yet!"
> "But you hadn't had much rest, have you?"
> "I was inside Aya for a while..."
> "Proper rest?"
> "Er..."
Suzaku:
> Everywhere you look is covered in snow. You'd be placing her in a pretty cold bed if you tried anywhere here.
> You feel like you're putting too much thought into things. She'll probably be awake by the time you get to the rest...
>_
-
Aya:
> "Not sure where Hata got off to. She might even be by the lake. As for the other two, I sent 'em on a scouting mission to the outside world. I imagine they're back by now, though, it's been long enough."
Eternity:
> "Hey, Miss Aya's chest was super comfy! Piece even went to sleep in there!"
> Try taking into those reserves to strengthen ourselves again.
Suzaku:
> Descend into the tunnel while carrying Ami.
-
Aya:
> "Not sure where Hata got off to. She might even be by the lake. As for the other two, I sent 'em on a scouting mission to the outside world. I imagine they're back by now, though, it's been long enough."
Eternity:
> "Hey, Miss Aya's chest was super comfy! Piece even went to sleep in there!"
> Try taking into those reserves to strengthen ourselves again.
Suzaku:
> Descend into the tunnel while carrying Ami.
Aya:
> "Do they know where to meet up with you at?" Momi asks.
Eternity:
> You have been, but it's been making little difference. You can hold them a bit better and easier, but your wings aren't picking up enough of their side of the task.
Suzaku:
> You continue on, following the wind down the mountain, and into an underground tunnel further along.
> Again, you can feel a bit of that refreshing air, though it's opposite of where you should be headed in this cave.
> Doesn't seem like it's refreshing enough to wake Ami yet, either. At least, not from here.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Well, we...kind of didn't have one. The circumstances didn't really allow for it...they were actually trying to find a way out of where we were trapped."
Eternity:
> "...I don't suppose I'd be allowed to take one or both of your essences into me?"
Suzaku:
> Hmm...
> ...Just because she's knocked out doesn't mean her mouth won't open, nor does it mean we can't move. Maybe we could still get ourselves inside her by taking a slightly more delicate approach? That might make her happier when she wakes up...
> Can we detect any movement coming up the tunnel in our direction?
-
Aya:
> "Well, we...kind of didn't have one. The circumstances didn't really allow for it...they were actually trying to find a way out of where we were trapped."
Eternity:
> "...I don't suppose I'd be allowed to take one or both of your essences into me?"
Suzaku:
> Hmm...
> ...Just because she's knocked out doesn't mean her mouth won't open, nor does it mean we can't move. Maybe we could still get ourselves inside her by taking a slightly more delicate approach? That might make her happier when she wakes up...
> Can we detect any movement coming up the tunnel in our direction?
Aya:
> "More people to find..." Daiyousei sighs.
> "Once Rumia comes back, she can tag alongside Sekibanki to find them. I'm sure they'll have no trouble with anyone together." Koakuma assures.
> "I hope Miko can actually find her." Alice comments. "She's taking longer than I thought she would."
> "Where did she go?" Momizi questions.
Eternity:
> "So my consideration will go unheard? Hmph, I'll walk, then." Hecatia starts off on her own for where Reimu and Marisa went off towards.
> "Ah. C-Can I at least follow, Master?" Piece asks, to which, Hecatia doesn't answer, causing her to scramble over and latch onto her back. "Oh no, you're mad! Don't be mad Master! I-I was hearing it!"
Suzaku:
> You don't notice anything coming your way. Nothing to impede you, no reason to stop.
> This cave seems to have bigger areas than you'd expect, but at least you can tell that all of the Tengu are gathered up in one place.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh, you all don't need to worry about my subordinates. That's my personal problem."
Eternity:
> "Oh, uh, sorry. I thought kids were supposed to be annoying to their mom. Piece, get off her back, she asked for her arms."
> Float over to one of Hecatia's sides and make to take her arm.
Suzaku:
> We still need to find a way to make Ami not feel awful, though...
> ...Find a decent place off to the side where we can put Ami down on the ground.
> Then hold her mouth open and try shoving one of our feet into her mouth and down her throat.
-
Aya:
> "Oh, you all don't need to worry about my subordinates. That's my personal problem."
Eternity:
> "Oh, uh, sorry. I thought kids were supposed to be annoying to their mom. Piece, get off her back, she asked for her arms."
> Float over to one of Hecatia's sides and make to take her arm.
Suzaku:
> We still need to find a way to make Ami not feel awful, though...
> ...Find a decent place off to the side where we can put Ami down on the ground.
> Then hold her mouth open and try shoving one of our feet into her mouth and down her throat.
Aya:
> You can see Misty Lake coming up in the distance, as well as some fairies dueling in the sky. Or at least, the figures of some.
> "She went to the Bamboo Forest to look for Rumia." Daiyousei explains. "Rumia's a friend of mine, and someone pretty impressive, all things considered."
> "Bamboo Forest... I'll keep- actually, is that her?" Momizi points over.
> There is someone approaching, but it's hard to see thanks to the mist. You think the figure matches Miko, however.
Eternity:
> "Kids? Piece has been growing well. Though into a good lady who listens to others, I'm not sure..." Hecatia considers.
> You float to Hecatia's side and start to lift her arm, to which she doesn't protest.
> Piece does the same to her other, not complaining further, likely for her own reasons...
> It's much easier to carry her like this.
Suzaku:
> The consideration of there being many, many other Tengu that haven't knocked Ami out before, and could make her feel better, keeps you proceeding. In fact...
> ...
> Your mind trails off a bit with so much thinking. You can't clear your head...
Megumu:
> The cold seems all but gone now, given you haven't frozen yet. You should head back to the palace and report such to Lord Tenma.
> Though, it seems like a couple of tengu have found their way down here. For what?
> Then again, one of them seems injured. You wonder if Aya told them about here. Or Hatate did, maybe.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Looks like it certainly could be."
Eternity:
> "Alright, now it's my turn to be the noble steed! Onward!!"
> Carry Miss Piece's Smart Beautiful Master off to the Misty Lake!
Megumu:
> Do we recognize either of them from recent events?
> Do they look like ours, or a different caste's?
> Wave them over. Let's get the injured inspected.
-
Aya:
> "Looks like it certainly could be."
Eternity:
> "Alright, now it's my turn to be the noble steed! Onward!!"
> Carry Miss Piece's Smart Beautiful Master off to the Misty Lake!
Megumu:
> Do we recognize either of them from recent events?
> Do they look like ours, or a different caste's?
> Wave them over. Let's get the injured inspected.
Aya:
> "Miko, any news?" Alice calls her over.
> The woman hurries her pace a bit, before responding. "I believe that was Rumia. She was in the middle of a duel with someone at Eientei."
> "Ah right. Weren't the moon dwellers there last we checked?" Daiyousei questions.
> "Probably."
> "If she needs a hand, I-"
> "She seemed to be carrying herself fine." Miko interrupts Cirno.
> "Oh!" Momizi heads ahead of the group, further towards the lake.
> "Did you tell her we were at the lake? Or ask if she was going to come?" Cirno asks.
> "I left her to her own devices. Again, she didn't appear to be in trouble."
Eternity:
> You pick up the pace a bit, as you don't want some human outspeeding not just one, but two fairies, in flight. Piece matches you so as to not pull her master apart.
Megumu:
> You think so... Though that girl, Suzaku you believe, never looks this lost in thought.
> You're of rank to order them around, regardless of if you see them around often. That Suzaku girl is always following her whims however, so depending on her isn't the best of ideas.
> You wave the two over, but she doesn't seem to notice, even going straight past you and for the Palace.
> The knocked out Tengu looks like she maybe got a knuckle sandwich or hit by a strong bullet to the face, but there's no teeth knocked out at least.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Hm?"
> Follow after that wolf!
Megumu:
> Frown.
> Follow after those karasu.
> Take on a commanding tone.
> "Suzaku."
-
Aya:
> "Hm?"
> Follow after that wolf!
Megumu:
> Frown.
> Follow after those karasu.
> Take on a commanding tone.
> "Suzaku."
Aya:
> You follow Momizi!
> Though, you don't have to for long before you notice Hatate rising further into the sky, fighting some fairies.
> You think it's a friendly match, but again, the mist makes seeing her expression hard.
> Judging from how Momizi isn't trying to get you to head up or call her down, you suspect it's a friendly duel...
Megumu:
> You follow the two and call for the one still up.
> She... seems to hurry her pace a bit, as if she's in trouble and doesn't want to be caught.
>_
-
Aya:
> Exhale in relief.
> "That's two. Good catch, Momi."
Megumu:
> Frown deeper.
> Zoom after her, grabbing her by the collar and stopping once we catch up.
> "Suzaku."
-
Aya:
> Exhale in relief.
> "That's two. Good catch, Momi."
Megumu:
> Frown deeper.
> Zoom after her, grabbing her by the collar and stopping once we catch up.
> "Suzaku."
Aya:
> "I thought I saw a familiar face." Momizi responds. "She seems fine. Maybe she avoided the freezing?"
Megumu:
> You dart for the two and try to take hold of her whilst asserting your dominance through voice.
> She slips right through your fingertips, as if you tried to grab a melting icicle.
> Though at least she's entering the palace now, so there's not much more running to do. You're still getting a bit annoyed.
>_
-
Aya:
> "We can certainly ask when she's done, yeah."
Megumu:
> If the indoor space allows for it, maneuver in front of her to block her path, going over her if need me.
-
Aya:
> "We can certainly ask when she's done, yeah."
Megumu:
> If the indoor space allows for it, maneuver in front of her to block her path, going over her if need me.
Aya:
> "Guess we have to wait..." Momizi sighs.
Megumu:
> You slide in front of Suzaku, and she nearly bumps into you before finally stopping.
> She sets the other Tengu down, finally speaking up.
> "Take care of her and teach her how to eat like Aya." She requests. Or, demands? That's not an expression you expect from her. Maybe she's cranky? Or, determined?
>_
-
Aya:
> "Well, resting is nice sometimes. As long as you're not resting because you got turned into a popsicle, of course."
Megumu:
> Raise an eyebrow.
> Glance down at the body, then back up at Suzaku.
> "What happened to you two that she's like that and you're like this?"
> Scoop the unconscious tengu up while waiting for the answer.
-
Aya:
> "Well, resting is nice sometimes. As long as you're not resting because you got turned into a popsicle, of course."
Megumu:
> Raise an eyebrow.
> Glance down at the body, then back up at Suzaku.
> "What happened to you two that she's like that and you're like this?"
> Scoop the unconscious tengu up while waiting for the answer.
Aya:
> Momi nods, brushing some of the snow aside to sit down.
Megumu:
> "Accidents." She answers.
> You lift up the other Tengu.
> Suzaku's eyes look a bit dead. Well, it doesn't match her expression, so maybe you'd say there's just no light in her eyes. Did they have a fight?
> And just like that, she's starts to fly up. Though, she soon after, pauses in place, to the point of falling down since she stopped her wings.
> In fact, it's almost like she suddenly froze. These two are really weird... Or at least Suzaku is.
>_
-
Aya:
> Have a seat next to her and watch.
> Keep an ear turned toward the others, to see if anything worth our attention gets discussed.
Megumu:
> Sigh.
> Gently sling the karasu we're holding over one shoulder.
> Then pick Suzaku up and sling her over our other shoudler.
-
Aya:
> Have a seat next to her and watch.
> Keep an ear turned toward the others, to see if anything worth our attention gets discussed.
Megumu:
> Sigh.
> Gently sling the karasu we're holding over one shoulder.
> Then pick Suzaku up and sling her over our other shoudler.
Aya:
> You sit in wait as well.
> There... appears to be an entire table set up, with many chairs for everyone. It had to have been seconds ago, as everyone is still starting to sit down.
> "Why don't we try doing some tests?" The winged woman with a side ponytail like Daiyousei and the younger scarlet speaks. "Now that the only thing left is to wait for others to come so we can discuss things the situation together, you can relax and try out your powers."
> "Shinki's right. Since you seem like a fairy now, maybe your heads can fly further away from you." Daiyousei adds.
> "If she's like a fairy, can she die and come back to life?" Cirno questions.
> "That's probably not something she wants to try." Sunny interjects.
> "Well, you have a voice of your own, Sekibanki." Remilia speaks, leaning out of the carriage Seki is leading. "Do you want to?"
> "This is something many of us could probably do." Alice says. "Trying out our abilities and their limits, since we-"
> "That's rich, coming from you, Alice." You hear the unmistakable voice of Marisa. Though from above. Can she fly?
> "Aren't you always holding back or something?" Reimu speaks, as you notice the shrine maiden carrying the witch as she approaches the group. Good to know she's fine. You wonder who else is going to interrupt someone here...
> "I have my reasons for such." Alice defends herself.
> "Yeah yeah, so you don't end up embarrassed when you're beat." Marisa waves.
> "Is that it? I thought she was just incapable of bringing it all out often." Patchouli suggests.
> "I'm not frail like you." Alice argues.
Megumu:
> You sling the Tengu over, then-
> ...
> "I've got this one. She's like me." A... youkai smiles as she picks Suzaku up. Who is this green haired girl again?
> Suzaku blinks, seemingly also surprised, though her expression doesn't show it.
> "I know you have a lot you wanna do, but you should rest sometimes♪" The girl starts to carry her off further into the Palace. "Sis says not resting is bad for your health."
> No wait, when did she even get in front of you without you noticing in the first place!?
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh hey, looks like the other crew pulled up. Banki! Could you toss me one of your heads?"
Seki:
> Look at Cirno.
> "I don't think I want to try dying right now, if that's okay."
> Raise an eyebrow at Aya.
> "What for?"
Aya:
> "I missed you~"
Seki:
> Frown.
> "That's not remotely true."
> Create a duplicate head and toss her over to Aya.
Aya:
> Chuckle as we catch the incoming head, getting up if need be to make sure it doesn't hit the ground.
> Once we have the head, settle back down in our seat, nestle the head a little bit into our chest (facing away from us) so it's secured comfortably in place, and resume watching the show.
---
Megumu:
> Blink.
> "...H-Hey, wait up!"
> Hurry after this girl.
-
Aya:
> "Oh hey, looks like the other crew pulled up. Banki! Could you toss me one of your heads?"
Seki:
> Look at Cirno.
> "I don't think I want to try dying right now, if that's okay."
> Raise an eyebrow at Aya.
> "What for?"
Aya:
> "I missed you~"
Seki:
> Frown.
> "That's not remotely true."
> Create a duplicate head and toss her over to Aya.
Aya:
> Chuckle as we catch the incoming head, getting up if need be to make sure it doesn't hit the ground.
> Once we have the head, settle back down in our seat, nestle the head a little bit into our chest (facing away from us) so it's secured comfortably in place, and resume watching the show.
Megumu:
> Blink.
> "...H-Hey, wait up!"
> Hurry after this girl.
Seki:
> You duplicate your head and send it over to Aya, and watch as she sits it in her lap. Or, chest...
Aya:
> "What if it's just a head dying?" Cirno questions.
> "I suppose that'd be beneficial if they respawn when destroyed, rather than her having to create a new one... Though, then how would she get rid of them?" Daiyousei asks.
> "Oh, you're right. That might end up as another incident. Okay, don't test that." Cirno takes back her suggestion.
> Hatate looks like she's holding her own against the fairies well, though she soon has them stop.
> "Okay, I'm getting tired. That's enough..." She says, holding her hand up in the air. "It isn't that fair for you guys to swap out whenever you're tired."
> "You said it'd be fine." The fairies argue. "But okay, that was still fun."
Megumu:
> "Hm?" The girl stops, turning around.
>_
-
Aya:
> Begin petting the head in our chest with one hand.
> Wave up at Hatate with the other hand.
Sekihead:
> Is this comfortable at all?
Seki:
> "...Not that I'm enthused to try it, but if you killed a head, maybe a whole new second me would respawn. I do also kind of wonder what would happen if a head was killed while controlling someone else..."
---
Megumu:
> "Oh, I thought you were going to keep going. I just wanted to see where you were bringing her and what was going to happen to her there. She's ultimately my responsibility. All karasu tengu are."
-
Aya:
> Begin petting the head in our chest with one hand.
> Wave up at Hatate with the other hand.
Sekihead:
> Is this comfortable at all?
Seki:
> "...Not that I'm enthused to try it, but if you killed a head, maybe a whole new second me would respawn. I do also kind of wonder what would happen if a head was killed while controlling someone else..."
---
Megumu:
> "Oh, I thought you were going to keep going. I just wanted to see where you were bringing her and what was going to happen to her there. She's ultimately my responsibility. All karasu tengu are."
Aya:
> You pat the head, and wave towards Hatate. Though it takes her a few seconds while descending to notice you. She doesn't look too ecstatic...
> "Hmph, you're here? Wasn't the meeting supposed to be for leaders? I see the scarlet mistress and a few others as such..."
> "Well, a lot of us aren't uh, these leaders or whatever." Momizi says. "Wait a minute..." Momizi pauses for a moment, then glares a bit at you. "Did you push her to do all the hard work?"
Seki:
> You wouldn't say it's uncomfortable, aside from having most of your face covered. It is warm, though you don't have problems with warmth at your body either.
> "While controlling someone? That doesn't sound nice." Cirno says.
> "I'm not the one who has everyone around me do work for me." Patchouli speaks.
> "You have more fairies in employment doing stuff around your library than I have dolls active at a time in my house. Are you sure you can confidently say that?" Alice questions.
> "You know what, now that we're not freezing anymore, I'm feeling pretty good. How about I show you what it's like when you use everything you've got?" Patchouli challenges. "Or are you just gonna forfeit the second things start looking poor?"
> "Ooh, are you gonna let her talk to you like that Alice? In front of your mom, too?!" Marisa covers her mouth, as Reimu lands with her.
> And it looks like there's more people coming from further away, where Reimu came from.
> "Hmhm, this magician is amusing." Shinki comments. "I'm glad you're the one that Koakuma came across. Alice dear, why not accept? I really want to see what you're capable of after so long since your last time."
> "Oh yeah, I want to see as well!" Koakuma agrees.
Megumu:
> "I'm taking her to my room." The girl says. "She's looking really good, but she's gonna hurt herself like this."
> You wouldn't call her state "really good"... Unless it's in the eyes of this girl? She did sneak up on you... Maybe Suzaku dodging your grasp was similar to that?
>_
-
Aya:
> Pout at Hatate.
> "I'll have you know I came here out of concern for my government-mandated girlfriend's well-being. What with the whole freezing thing."
> Look over at Momi.
> "I didn't push nothin'. Hata getting the tengu seat on the council was Lord Tenma's decision."
Seki:
> "Uh...was it something I said?"
---
Megumu:
> "I'm...afraid I don't quite understand the situation."
-
Aya:
> Pout at Hatate.
> "I'll have you know I came here out of concern for my government-mandated girlfriend's well-being. What with the whole freezing thing."
> Look over at Momi.
> "I didn't push nothin'. Hata getting the tengu seat on the council was Lord Tenma's decision."
Seki:
> "Uh...was it something I said?"
---
Megumu:
> "I'm...afraid I don't quite understand the situation."
Aya:
> "You didn't stop them." Hatate pouts. "And you took your time getting here, too."
> "Well, apparently, she was frozen as well at some point..." Momizi adds.
Seki:
> "I believe they're still going on about their abilities." Sakuya comments. "Well, it was just suggested that we consider what we can do now, while we wait for the rest to arrive."
> "My my, there's an entire get together here, and yet I hardly see any major figures." A newcomer speaks. Weird clothes...
> "Ah, Aya's here too." One of the fairies carrying her points over.
Megumu:
> "She's acting on her subconscious a lot!" The girl proudly declares, lifting Suzaku up a bit as she hug-carries her, despite being shorter.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Frozen and cut off from you all on a dimensional level."
> Look over and wave at the newcomers.
> "Hey, Larva! Hey Piece!"
Eternity:
> "Hi Miss Aya!"
> Look like we suddenly had an idea.
> "Oh! Piece! We should show your smart pretty master Mom that thing Miss Aya can do!"
> Unless Piece resists, bring Miss Piece's Smart Pretty Master Mom over to and above Aya, and then lower her down into Aya's chest. (If there's anything in the way, just use Miss Piece's Smart Pretty Master Mom to push it into Aya so it gets out of the way.)
---
Megumu:
> "I...I see. ...Is this something that needs to be treated, or...?"
-
Aya:
> "Frozen and cut off from you all on a dimensional level."
> Look over and wave at the newcomers.
> "Hey, Larva! Hey Piece!"
Eternity:
> "Hi Miss Aya!"
> Look like we suddenly had an idea.
> "Oh! Piece! We should show your smart pretty master Mom that thing Miss Aya can do!"
> Unless Piece resists, bring Miss Piece's Smart Pretty Master Mom over to and above Aya, and then lower her down into Aya's chest. (If there's anything in the way, just use Miss Piece's Smart Pretty Master Mom to push it into Aya so it gets out of the way.)
---
Megumu:
> "I...I see. ...Is this something that needs to be treated, or...?"
Aya:
> You wave over the others.
> "But would that be using too much of your power, for you?" you hear Patchouli continuing on.
> "Probably not. Though I doubt one of my dolls could control that amount of power. Even Goliath has trouble with her current load."
> "Goliath is... which again? I know there's Shanghai and Hourai-"
> "The huge one." Cirno chimes. "I fought it before."
> "Close, but not quite. That wasn't goliath herself, only me applying more magic to a doll in order to stimulate goliath's performance. That's why it expired so quickly." Alice corrects.
Eternity:
> "She might've already seen it when she got us." Piece speaks.
> Though, either way, Hecatia drops herself down near one of the taller women.
> "I don't think I've seen you around here before." Hecatia states.
> "That's because she's from Makai." That blonde lady speaks. It looks like she did get here before you.
> "Oh my, aren't you that god of humans?" The tall winged woman questions. "You look quite different."
> "God of humans?" Reimu raises an eyebrow.
> "Nothing to worry about." The lady assures.
Megumu:
> "Treated? You're not one of those people that tell me to open my eye again, are you?" The girl glares at you.
>_
-
Aya:
> Look back to Hata, beckoning her over to sit next to us.
> "Anyway, it sounds like you're having second thoughts about doing this. Is that a discussion that needs to happen?"
Eternity:
> Oh. Aww. Oh well, we'll get her in there some other time.
> What other fairies are around? (Aside from Piece, of course.)
Seki:
> Okay, this is getting to be way too many people.
> We're at the Misty Lake, huh. Is Hime visible anywhere in the water?
---
Megumu:
> "My concern is strictly with my two seemingly-unconscious subordinates. I don't even know who you are. Why would I tell you how to live your life?"
-
Aya:
> Look back to Hata, beckoning her over to sit next to us.
> "Anyway, it sounds like you're having second thoughts about doing this. Is that a discussion that needs to happen?"
Eternity:
> Oh. Aww. Oh well, we'll get her in there some other time.
> What other fairies are around? (Aside from Piece, of course.)
Seki:
> Okay, this is getting to be way too many people.
> We're at the Misty Lake, huh. Is Hime visible anywhere in the water?
---
Megumu:
> "My concern is strictly with my two seemingly-unconscious subordinates. I don't even know who you are. Why would I tell you how to live your life?"
Aya:
> Hatate floats down to take a seat.
> "Well, you're here anyways, so you'll probably have more to say than me." Hatate shrugs.
Eternity:
> You see the Three Fairies of Light, Cirno, Daiyousei, two other fairies hanging around Daiyousei...
> No Lily White. You think that's the only fairy missing?
Seki:
> You look over to the lake... Still hard to see through the mist though.
Megumu:
> "My name is Koishi Komeiji." The girl says. "I'm not gonna do anything bad to her." She continues on.
>_
-
Aya:
> Resume petting the Sekihead.
> "Would it surprise you if I said I don't?"
Eternity:
> Wave at the other fairies.
> "Hey everyone!"
Seki:
> Get closer to the water.
---
Megumu:
> Continue following.
> Take on a more relaxed (but still formal) tone.
> "Charmed. Lady Iizunamaru, dai tengu of the karasu tengu. Your hospitality is appreciated."
-
Aya:
> Resume petting the Sekihead.
> "Would it surprise you if I said I don't?"
Eternity:
> Wave at the other fairies.
> "Hey everyone!"
Seki:
> Get closer to the water.
---
Megumu:
> Continue following.
> Take on a more relaxed (but still formal) tone.
> "Charmed. Lady Iizunamaru, dai tengu of the karasu tengu. Your hospitality is appreciated."
Aya:
> "Really? Even if you only got thawed out seconds before getting to me, you should still have more to say than I would." Hatate supposes.
Eternity:
> "Hey Larva." Sunny waves back, alongside the other two by her side. "Did you strike a deal with Reimu or something? Why hasn't she beaten you up for taking her clothes?"
> "Isn't it obvious? The weird t-shirt lady is keeping her safe. That's why she was being carried by them." Luna explains.
> "Oh, that makes sense..."
Seki:
> With your cart, or simply on foot?
Megumu:
> "Okay miss Charmed. If any of the Karasu tengu break stuff, it'll be on you." She says.
> "You aren't gonna help me, you just want me to rest..." Suzaku seems to complain to Koishi.
> "Well you were gonna leave your friend behind, too. It's safer and better to travel together, so you should sleep too." Koishi responds.
>_
-
Aya:
> "I mean, I'm sure I could produce information about some of what just happened. But participating beyond that isn't really resonating with me."
Eternity:
> Give a smug grin.
> "Oh, she wasn't happy about it, but she didn't do anything about it. She must have understood when I told her about how I heard a voice in my head calling me to be a hero. I bet she heard it in her head once too."
Seki:
> On foot, being mentally prepared for the possibility that we'll be ordered to stop, or at least asked where we're going.
---
Megumu:
> Look down at Suzaku.
> "Suzaku, can you tell me in your own words what is going on here?"
-
Aya:
> "I mean, I'm sure I could produce information about some of what just happened. But participating beyond that isn't really resonating with me."
Eternity:
> Give a smug grin.
> "Oh, she wasn't happy about it, but she didn't do anything about it. She must have understood when I told her about how I heard a voice in my head calling me to be a hero. I bet she heard it in her head once too."
Seki:
> On foot, being mentally prepared for the possibility that we'll be ordered to stop, or at least asked where we're going.
---
Megumu:
> Look down at Suzaku.
> "Suzaku, can you tell me in your own words what is going on here?"
Aya:
> "Have you done such before?"
Eternity:
> "I can't really tell her to take it off right now..." Reimu frowns slightly.
Seki:
> You disembark and head towards the lake...
> You do notice Wakasagihime within the lake, and Kagerou as well on the shore. They're both next to that temple ship.
Megumu:
> "I'm trying to help solve the incident going on." Suzaku responds.
> "Maybe she means why you're starting to act different?" Koishi shakes her a tad.
> "Too much thinking."
> "Yeah. Honestly I miss it a bit, but it's not as bad as the alternative for me."
> The other Tengu seems to be waking, you think?
>_
-
Aya:
> Shake our head.
> "No, and that's by design. I would much rather..."
> Pause, visibly going into thought.
Eternity:
> "That too!"
Seki:
> Make our way over to them.
---
Megumu:
> Glance down to watch the tengu we're carrying to see what she does.
-
Aya:
> Shake our head.
> "No, and that's by design. I would much rather..."
> Pause, visibly going into thought.
Eternity:
> "That too!"
Seki:
> Make our way over to them.
---
Megumu:
> Glance down to watch the tengu we're carrying to see what she does.
Aya:
> "Well, whatever, I won't bother it further." Hatate gets up, heading to the table with the rest.
> "Could do for a warmer seat myself, too." Momizi follows.
Eternity:
> "I suppose no one's going to test their abilities." The big winged woman that isn't Daiyousei says. "Oh well."
> "Hah, that was refreshing." You hear another voice, as a swatch of darkness pools up onto a chair.
> "What was? Were you out having fun, Rumia?" Daiyousei asks.
> "Somewhat." The girl responds. "So, before we talk about Gensokyo, the Lunarians are still crying about their moon. Should we do anything about that?"
> "And how exactly will you get there?" You hear Yukari, taking up another seat as she warps in with a gap. And a fox and a cat.
> "Actually, I feel like this is enough of a crowd of significant people." The mysterious blonde girl chimes. "We can-"
> "Enough? There's still a few points in Gensokyo that are going unspoken for if we start now. Like the Shining Needle Castle. And the Moriya Shrine." Reimu interjects.
> "Ugh, it'll take forever to notify people from all over Gensokyo, and another forever to wait for them..." The blonde steps onto the table. "Whatever happens, we can just tell them later."
> "Reimu's right. This is supposed to be something all of Gensokyo decides upon." The other bird girl that isn't Aya adds. "We shouldn't exclude any areas."
Seki:
> You head on over.
> "It'd be cool, I guess. But being stronger would also mean more people are afraid of you, or try to take you out." Kagerou speaks.
> "Hmph. I've got the strongest lower body in Gensokyo, and you see I've still been fine in the lake here~" Wakasagihime boasts.
> "Alright, fair argument. However, I go around a lot more, so people see me more often and therefore, I'd be subject to more thoughts of such."
> "Mrr... Good point..."
Megumu:
> She appears to grab her face in agitation, rubbing it a bit.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Wait."
Eternity:
> "Wasn't Miss Aya going to tell people about this? She's fast enough, have her do it."
Seki:
> "Hey, you two. How're you doing?"
---
Megumu:
> Take on a gentler tone.
> "Hey."
-
Aya:
> "Wait."
Eternity:
> "Wasn't Miss Aya going to tell people about this? She's fast enough, have her do it."
Seki:
> "Hey, you two. How're you doing?"
---
Megumu:
> Take on a gentler tone.
> "Hey."
Aya:
> "You come along too." Momizi turns slightly. "This sounds like news to not miss, at least if you won't participate in it." She continues to the rest.
Eternity:
> "Does she know where everyone is, though?" Daiyousei questions.
> "Can't you warp?" Cirno questions. "Wouldn't you be even faster?"
> "I don't know where everyone is either."
> "But if you did?" Cirno pokes further.
Seki:
> "Ah, hey Seki." Waka waves.
> "We're alright. The cold's been annoying, but at least it seems like it's over now." Kageou answers.
Megumu:
> "Not so loud... Ugh. Did that not work either?" She questions.
>_
-
Aya:
> Sigh while pinching the bridge of our nose in frustration.
> Get up and follow.
Eternity:
> Look on for the answer with interest.
> While looking on, shift closer to Reimu, try to be behind her if that's possible.
Seki:
> "Yeah...hope you two weren't frozen. Or frozen for very long, at least."
---
Megumu:
> "Hmm? Did what not work?"
-
Aya:
> Sigh while pinching the bridge of our nose in frustration.
> Get up and follow.
Eternity:
> Look on for the answer with interest.
> While looking on, shift closer to Reimu, try to be behind her if that's possible.
Seki:
> "Yeah...hope you two weren't frozen. Or frozen for very long, at least."
---
Megumu:
> "Hmm? Did what not work?"
Aya:
> You follow along.
Eternity:
> Marisa's in your way...
> "Then she'd be able to~" Koa answers. "No need to be so humble, Dai. You're the great fairy, you deserve some recognition.
> "Not really. Fairies just aren't that praised." Daiyousei argues.
> "Maybe we ought to change that. Wouldn't you three agree?" The devil girl looks over at the three fairies of light.
> "She's got a point... People always look down on us." Sunny considers.
> "I believe there are a few who wouldn't be against such a thing. Like Lady Remilia?"
> "You aren't thinking of causing an incident for such, are you?" The vampire questions.
> "That's what I was going to say..." Reimu squints.
> "Hmhm, who knows♪" Koakuma answers. "Especially with this change to Gensokyo."
> "My my, how ambitious. Three of the people here caused me quite a bit of worry back in Makai for stirring up trouble in Gensokyo, you know." The large winged woman states. "I almost burned down my city..."
> "Three?" Reimu looks over at Marisa in question.
> "We're with you whatever choice you make, Dai!" The red fairy by Daiyousei's side cheers.
> "It looks like she's considering it, at least." Cirno speaks.
Seki:
> "It was fine." Waka comments. "No one bothered us anyways. I'm glad you got through it fine. So, what's up with you?"
Megumu:
> "You kn-" The Tengu jumps a bit, freeing herself from your graps. "Ah. Miss Megumu... I thought you were Suzaku..."
> She looks around, and you notice that Suzaku and Koishi are gone...
> "Where is Suzaku, actually? She didn't run off thinking she did something bad, did she? I told her it was fine with me."
>_
-
Eternity:
> Frown.
> "Didn't a fairy just freeze most everyone else here?"
> Point at ourselves.
> "And another fairy got a calling to be a hero!"
> Point at Piece.
> "And a third fairy morphed into the hottest lady in Gensokyo! I think we're collectively doing pretty good today!"
Seki:
> "Uh..."
> Look out at the crowd, then at Remilia in particular, then back to our friends.
> "...A lot. A lot a lot."
---
Megumu:
> Frown.
> "She was here a moment ago. Where...?"
> Try feeling the winds for where those two might be.
Ami:
> Look around for Suzaku. Where did-?
> Suddenly freeze up. Oh Gods, we're being carried by Lady Iizunamaru, and we almost confessed to doing something extremely stupid and embarrassing...
-
Eternity:
> Frown.
> "Didn't a fairy just freeze most everyone else here?"
> Point at ourselves.
> "And another fairy got a calling to be a hero!"
> Point at Piece.
> "And a third fairy morphed into the hottest lady in Gensokyo! I think we're collectively doing pretty good today!"
Seki:
> "Uh..."
> Look out at the crowd, then at Remilia in particular, then back to our friends.
> "...A lot. A lot a lot."
---
Megumu:
> Frown.
> "She was here a moment ago. Where...?"
> Try feeling the winds for where those two might be.
Ami:
> Look around for Suzaku. Where did-?
> Suddenly freeze up. Oh Gods, we're being carried by Lady Iizunamaru, and we almost confessed to doing something extremely stupid and embarrassing...
Eternity:
> "Well I think we should head the next big thing! As a matter of fact, we have the abilities perfect for this." Sunny speaks. "Come on Luna and Star, we're gonna find people and tell them to go to the lake! Then we're gonna start an incident."
> "You-"
> "We can do without the incident part..." Daiyousei interrupts Reimu before she can complain.
> "Yeah, save it for later. Dai's gonna head it." Koa points.
> "Ahh... Well, I won't cause trouble for you, Reimu." The big fairy waves slightly.
> Reimu crosses her arms in annoyance, though the Three Fairies of Light take such as a note that they're free to do such.
> "I think Star can find people, but not specific people..." Cirno considers.
Seki:
> "In a good way, or a bad way?" Waka questions.
Megumu:
> You try...
> But given all the Tengu in the palace already, you quickly realize the futility of such...
Ami:
> That's why you freed yourself!
>_
-
Eternity:
> Look at Piece with a grin.
> "Nobody's arguing that you weren't the hottest lady in Gensokyo, I noticed."
Seki:
> Did we overhear that fairy threat to bring people to the lake?
---
Ami:
> Shake it off! You didn't get caught! You can just...not do stupid embarrassing stuff ever again!
> Grimace a bit.
> "Uhhh...if she vanished, Miss Aya's not going to like this..."
-
Eternity:
> Look at Piece with a grin.
> "Nobody's arguing that you weren't the hottest lady in Gensokyo, I noticed."
Seki:
> Did we overhear that fairy threat to bring people to the lake?
---
Ami:
> Shake it off! You didn't get caught! You can just...not do stupid embarrassing stuff ever again!
> Grimace a bit.
> "Uhhh...if she vanished, Miss Aya's not going to like this..."
Eternity:
> "That's because it's an absurd claim." Another of the blondes you don't quite remember the name of comments.
> "Well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, miss Miko. My Sakuya has more beauty than you." Remilia states.
> "You do still have a long way to go, piece." Hecatia says. "Even your actions affect such, so keep that in mind."
> Piece glances aside a bit with a bit of a pout.
Seki:
> You're too far to hear the rest of the group clearly. Or see them clearly with the mist...
Ami:
> "They probably just went to her room... I don't know where that is, but Koishi did mention she was going to take her there to rest."
>_
-
Eternity:
> Frown.
> "As if! Piece, take it all off! We'll show 'em I'm right!"
Seki:
> "...I don't really know. I think I turned part-fairy, or something. I didn't freeze, so...but, uh, I also...can apparently separate people's souls from their bodies?"
---
Ami:
> "Oh."
> "..."
> "Did she bring me here?"
-
Eternity:
> Frown.
> "As if! Piece, take it all off! We'll show 'em I'm right!"
Seki:
> "...I don't really know. I think I turned part-fairy, or something. I didn't freeze, so...but, uh, I also...can apparently separate people's souls from their bodies?"
---
Ami:
> "Oh."
> "..."
> "Did she bring me here?"
Eternity:
> "You're not going to go streaking after I worked hard to give you that outfit, are you, Piece?" Hecatia questions.
> Piece shakes her head.
Seki:
> "Nice. See, you got some good things from this, too." Kagerou throws a fist up.
Ami:
> "Mhm." Megumu nods.
>_
-
Eternity:
> Cross our arms in a huff.
> "Hmph!"
Seki:
> "I guess..."
---
Ami:
> "I see..."
> "...Well, um...what should I do now, Lady Iizunamaru?"
-
Eternity:
> Cross our arms in a huff.
> "Hmph!"
Seki:
> "I guess..."
---
Ami:
> "I see..."
> "...Well, um...what should I do now, Lady Iizunamaru?"
Eternity:
> "Why don't we take a vote on who's the most beautiful while we wait?" The wolf girl questions.
> "Favoritism might get in the way of that. That sort of thing is better when you have an unbiased group." The tengu beside her speaks.
Seki:
> "Has it not felt good?"
Ami:
> "What were you and Suzaku doing before you came here?"
>_
-
Aya:
> Take stock of who's here to determine who's clearly missing from this meeting.
Seki:
> "...If I'm being honest? Not really...It got overcome real fast."
---
Ami:
> "Uh...looking for Miss Aya, to let her know that we came back from our outside world trip."
-
Aya:
> Take stock of who's here to determine who's clearly missing from this meeting.
Seki:
> "...If I'm being honest? Not really...It got overcome real fast."
---
Ami:
> "Uh...looking for Miss Aya, to let her know that we came back from our outside world trip."
Aya:
> Yourself, Hatate, Momizi, all three magicians, or rather, four - Marisa, Alice, Patchouli, and Byakuren. Miko, Reimu, Rumia, Remilia, and you presume the rest of the more popular mansion residents within that carriage of Sekibanki's. Daiyousei, those two fairies by her side, Koakuma, Shinki, Cirno Clownpiece, Eternity, and Hecatia.
> There's also a blonde woman you don't remember ever seeing before.
> Youmu and her little group are also absent.
Seki:
> "Huh. Well, I'm sure I would be overcome too. There's probably a bunch of people who have gotten a grasp on what they can do now, since it seems like everyone changed. In fact, I'd probably lose trying to go up against you." Kagerou comments.
Ami:
> "I think she went with the gap lady somewhere. They could be anywhere, then, but I think they were at least heading near the exit of this cave back that way."
> You wonder if Suzaku ran into them or passed by them. Then again, who knows how long ago they left here...
>_
-
Aya:
> So an Earth Lunarian delegate is missing, a Moon Lunarian delegate is missing...no Moriya rep, no Satori, and no Seija...that might be it? Yakumo will probably keep Matara and Ibaraki abreast of anything important if they don't seek this out themselves, and it probably isn't worth trespassing into Kazami's territory to find out she doesn't care and is going to do as she pleases no matter what, so if we leave out Hakugyokurou and Higan/Hell on the grounds that they're technically not Gensokyo, that should be it. Though Shinki is here even though Makai's also technically not part of Gensokyo...is she expecting to have a seat at this table? Hm.
> Well, that's not our place to decide, so we're not going to worry about it.
> Look over to Momi and Hata.
> "I'm going to try to locate a few more people that should be here and bring them here. In the meantime, Hata, please think about whether or not this is something you actually want to do."
> Get up and head toward the unknown blonde woman.
> Once we're within casual conversation range and she doesn't appear immediately occupied: "Hey, Miss, don't think I've seen you around Gensokyo before. You new here?"
Seki:
> Frown a bit.
> "I'd rather not find out the hard way."
> Look thoughtful for a moment.
> "...Hmm. Hey, if you two don't mind...here, catch."
> Create a two more heads, lightly tossing one to each of our two friends.
---
Ami:
> "Oh. ...Um, should I still try to find her? Or do you want me to do something else?"
---
-
Aya:
> So an Earth Lunarian delegate is missing, a Moon Lunarian delegate is missing...no Moriya rep, no Satori, and no Seija...that might be it? Yakumo will probably keep Matara and Ibaraki abreast of anything important if they don't seek this out themselves, and it probably isn't worth trespassing into Kazami's territory to find out she doesn't care and is going to do as she pleases no matter what, so if we leave out Hakugyokurou and Higan/Hell on the grounds that they're technically not Gensokyo, that should be it. Though Shinki is here even though Makai's also technically not part of Gensokyo...is she expecting to have a seat at this table? Hm.
> Well, that's not our place to decide, so we're not going to worry about it.
> Look over to Momi and Hata.
> "I'm going to try to locate a few more people that should be here and bring them here. In the meantime, Hata, please think about whether or not this is something you actually want to do."
> Get up and head toward the unknown blonde woman.
> Once we're within casual conversation range and she doesn't appear immediately occupied: "Hey, Miss, don't think I've seen you around Gensokyo before. You new here?"
Seki:
> Frown a bit.
> "I'd rather not find out the hard way."
> Look thoughtful for a moment.
> "...Hmm. Hey, if you two don't mind...here, catch."
> Create a two more heads, lightly tossing one to each of our two friends.
---
Ami:
> "Oh. ...Um, should I still try to find her? Or do you want me to do something else?"
---
Aya:
> "Well, I've already started to believe that given we can't do anything about this incident, we should let it be and see how things fare." Hatate responds. "It's not like much of us have any care to speak their mind about it..."
> "A bit passive aggressive, but our biggest worry would be anything about the mountain. Those of us with wings can still fly fine, and those of us without didn't really need to fly to perform as well anyways. At least, in my opinion." Momizi converses.
> You approach the woman standing on the table.
> "Not exactly. Though to be fair, I don't see- no wait, you're that news girl."
> "Might I pry into who you are, exactly? You do seem pretty familiar, like that god, but I feel like I could be mistaken." Shinki comments.
> "Hm... Okay, if you need a name, you can just call me Ellen." The blonde answers.
Seki:
> "Why not? It'd be interesting to have a duel."
> You toss two of your heads to your friends.
> "Huh?" Wakasagihime questions as she catches hers.
Ami:
> "I think aside from those three, you two were the only ones not here." Megumu considers. "Maybe it's best if we all just stay here, especially since that Koishi girl wants Suzaku to rest."
>_
-
Aya:
> Nod and make note of this if we have writing materials handy.
> "A pleasure. Seems my reputation precedes me. Now, I mean this with strictly curiosity and no disrespect, but why have you joined this gathering here?"
Seki:
> "Something to hang onto in case we need long-distance communication, Hime. With how things are changing, who knows what might come next, you know? I'd rather not have our access to each other completely cut off, like with what just happened."
---
Ami:
> "That makes sense...it wouldn't be good for me to abandon her, after everything that's happened."
> Look around to make sure no one else is present.
> If not: "...u-um...Lady Iizunamaru...can I ask you something in confidence of privacy?"
-
Aya:
> Nod and make note of this if we have writing materials handy.
> "A pleasure. Seems my reputation precedes me. Now, I mean this with strictly curiosity and no disrespect, but why have you joined this gathering here?"
Seki:
> "Something to hang onto in case we need long-distance communication, Hime. With how things are changing, who knows what might come next, you know? I'd rather not have our access to each other completely cut off, like with what just happened."
---
Ami:
> "That makes sense...it wouldn't be good for me to abandon her, after everything that's happened."
> Look around to make sure no one else is present.
> If not: "...u-um...Lady Iizunamaru...can I ask you something in confidence of privacy?"
Aya:
> You should really get that back from Ami and Suzaku...
> "Because I understand what's going on and can help stop it."
> "Well, the reason we need people from around Gensokyo to be here is to discuss if we actually want to stop it or not." Reimu corrects.
> "Huh? You don't want this stopped?"
> "Depends on what's decided in the end."
Seki:
> "Huh. Can you really keep them that far?" Waka questions.
Ami:
> "I don't think so. Koishi was able to get behind me without me noticing, and even in front of me. Who knows when she'll put Suzaku down and suddenly be here..." Megumu looks around in caution
>_
-
Seki:
> "I think so. I had a head with Aya while my body was somewhere far away when I first woke up after the first thing that happened."
Aya:
> Can we overheard Sekibanki's conversation? If so, push the Seki head in our possession all the way down into our chest to store it there.
> "Yeah, the biggest wigs from around the region are coming here from around Gensokyo to discuss that matter. Though, it would probably be helpful to hear from you on the matter, in case you have details about what happened that no one else else."
Sekihead:
> If we got pushed all the way into Aya's chest: What's it like in here?
---
Ami:
> "Oh...well, what if I write it down instead of saying it out loud?"
-
Seki:
> "I think so. I had a head with Aya while my body was somewhere far away when I first woke up after the first thing that happened."
Aya:
> Can we overheard Sekibanki's conversation? If so, push the Seki head in our possession all the way down into our chest to store it there.
> "Yeah, the biggest wigs from around the region are coming here from around Gensokyo to discuss that matter. Though, it would probably be helpful to hear from you on the matter, in case you have details about what happened that no one else else."
Sekihead:
> If we got pushed all the way into Aya's chest: What's it like in here?
---
Ami:
> "Oh...well, what if I write it down instead of saying it out loud?"
Seki:
> "Hm. Alright then." Kagerou tosses the head up a bit with a spin, catching it afterwards.
Aya:
> You don't see or hear her. Maybe if there wasn't much conversation here, you'd be able to pick up something, but even then, the lake's waves would hinder that too.
> "Well, it's just my insight as someone who's been around for a long time, and has a good feel on the moon." Ellen explains. "I don't know who caused this, but if I had to guess, it's something that simply happened to Gensokyo without an individual triggering it."
> "She says both the moon and Gensokyo are becoming less fantastic and more real or something." Clownpiece speaks.
> "But then what about the barrier?" Hatate questions. "Won't something bad happen if things get too un... fantastic? Or Realistic?"
> "It might just be a bit of intersection, and thus, could be nothing majorly dangerous for Gensokyo's existence."
Ami:
> "She could already be over your shoulder, looking at it, by the time you retrieve something to write with. She slipped out of my notice when I noticed you waking up, too. Even Aya would be easier to catch..."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Hum. Something inevitable and circumstantial...I wonder if the sages actually expected this."
Seki:
> Gesture to Aya while still looking at and speaking to our friends.
> "If you ever needs your hands free, you can apparently just do what that tengu's doing."
---
Ami:
> Go pale.
> "...That's terrifying..."
-
Aya:
> "Hum. Something inevitable and circumstantial...I wonder if the sages actually expected this."
Seki:
> Gesture to Aya while still looking at and speaking to our friends.
> "If you ever needs your hands free, you can apparently just do what that tengu's doing."
---
Ami:
> Go pale.
> "...That's terrifying..."
Aya:
> "Not like they're all knowing and all powerful. They just know things a bit better than most, and view things in a calmer manner. Speaking of, are there still none present to discuss this?" Ellen wonders.
Seki:
> "Tengu?" Kagerou looks over to where you gestured, squinting her eyes. "Are you sure that isn't just a group of fairies?"
Ami:
> "Thinking about it now, yeah, very. I don't want her on my bad side. I think this place is owned by someone who can read minds, but at least that you can see coming to an extent."
> "I used to be able to, too." You hear a new voice suddenly, and Megumu jumps a bit in surprise. "But people always thought bad things, usually about us."
> "U-Uh huh. So Suzaku's resting now, then?" Megumu turns to look at the new girl.
> She nods in affirmation.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Lady Yakumo is busy with something, though I think she's on her way. Don't know what the other two are up to."
Seki:
> Look over to where Aya is to make sure she's actually still here.
---
Ami:
> "Am I, am I allowed to see her?"
-
Aya:
> "Lady Yakumo is busy with something, though I think she's on her way. Don't know what the other two are up to."
Seki:
> Look over to where Aya is to make sure she's actually still here.
---
Ami:
> "Am I, am I allowed to see her?"
Aya:
> "What do you mean?" Remilia questions. "She was just here a moment ago, even alongside her pets."
> Hatate looks around.
> "Well, she seems to have had something pop up now, I guess? Or could she be seeking out others?"
Seki:
> You thought she was closer to the lake, but she seems to have moved. Either off to go do something somewhere, or either the rest of that big group you were at...
> Then again, your head seems to confirm the latter.
Ami:
> "I don't see why not. She said to teach you how to eat or something. I don't particularly care, but are you on some weird diet that might be worrying her? Or is it her that's being weird?"
>_
-
Aya:
> Shrug.
> "She probably always has business. Speaking of getting other people, though, I really should be getting back to that. Anyone wanna come with?"
Seki:
> "Oh. She was over there earlier...well, anyway, she's doing this."
> Create one more head, and then hold it in place resting on our chest.
> "Except, y'know, better. Since she's, uh, got a lot more support built into her."
---
Ami:
> "Er...it's something we were trying earlier. But we don't need to anymore."
> Look to Lady Iizunamaru.
> "You know how Miss Aya can just, like, swallow people? We were trying to see if I could do the same. It, uh, didn't work out."
-
Aya:
> Shrug.
> "She probably always has business. Speaking of getting other people, though, I really should be getting back to that. Anyone wanna come with?"
Seki:
> "Oh. She was over there earlier...well, anyway, she's doing this."
> Create one more head, and then hold it in place resting on our chest.
> "Except, y'know, better. Since she's, uh, got a lot more support built into her."
---
Ami:
> "Er...it's something we were trying earlier. But we don't need to anymore."
> Look to Lady Iizunamaru.
> "You know how Miss Aya can just, like, swallow people? We were trying to see if I could do the same. It, uh, didn't work out."
Aya:
> "Hm... I'd say keep a lookout for the Three Fairies of Light. If you can partner up with them, you should be able to find everyone we need in minutes." Daiyousei suggests. "They left not too long ago."
Seki:
> "Uh, I'll be fine without subjecting you to that..." Kagerou speaks.
> "I won't really have my hands full in the water like this. I wouldn't want to drown you, either." Hime glances at the rest of the lake.
Ami:
> "Right... She's been hanging around that gap youkai occasionally. Maybe that's got something to do with it."
>_
-
Aya:
> Nod.
> "I'll keep them in mind. That mean everyone here is content to stay here, though?"
Seki:
> "It's fine. Oddly comfortable, if I'm being honest. I don't know about the drowning thing, though...I can still breathe through my other heads, after all."
---
Ami:
> "Oh. So she can't just, like, naturally do that? No wonder our attempts with me haven't been working..."
-
Aya:
> Nod.
> "I'll keep them in mind. That mean everyone here is content to stay here, though?"
Seki:
> "It's fine. Oddly comfortable, if I'm being honest. I don't know about the drowning thing, though...I can still breathe through my other heads, after all."
---
Ami:
> "Oh. So she can't just, like, naturally do that? No wonder our attempts with me haven't been working..."
Aya:
> There's nodding all around...
> "Might as well wait here instead of scatter about." Hatate says.
Seki:
> "I'm not going to test it, at least..."
Ami:
> "Yeah..."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Alright. Guess I'll find some new victims to impose myself upon~ Back in a flash."
> Take to the air, and beeline toward the Human Village.
Seki:
> "You can dunk me right now while we're all right there in relative safety."
---
Ami:
> "Honestly, I was considering asking if either of you were willing to try, since you seem less likely to kick me in the head and knock me out. But if you don't think it'll matter..."
-
Aya:
> "Alright. Guess I'll find some new victims to impose myself upon~ Back in a flash."
> Take to the air, and beeline toward the Human Village.
Seki:
> "You can dunk me right now while we're all right there in relative safety."
---
Ami:
> "Honestly, I was considering asking if either of you were willing to try, since you seem less likely to kick me in the head and knock me out. But if you don't think it'll matter..."
Aya:
> You ascend and start towards the village.
> Before you get far, you can already spot the three fairies heading elsewhere away from the Lake.
Seki:
> Hime looks down at your head...
> "Doesn't feel good to think about that..."
Ami:
> "Well, if you can find that gap woman, you could probably try it. Didn't think you'd be interested in... Aya's shenanigans."
>_
-
Aya:
> Slow down and change our flight path to pursue them.
> "Hey, you three! Where're you off to?"
Seki:
> Do we know what might happen to one of our heads if she gets dunked?
---
Ami:
> Is that green and yellow girl still here?
> "Well...I was able to get a little bit down...but I wasn't strong enough to do it on my own. It might still be possible to do it if the other person is stronger than me and forces their way in."
-
Aya:
> Slow down and change our flight path to pursue them.
> "Hey, you three! Where're you off to?"
Seki:
> Do we know what might happen to one of our heads if she gets dunked?
---
Ami:
> Is that green and yellow girl still here?
> "Well...I was able to get a little bit down...but I wasn't strong enough to do it on my own. It might still be possible to do it if the other person is stronger than me and forces their way in."
Aya:
> You head off towards the trio.
> "We're off to bring others. Then maybe or maybe not start an incident."
Seki:
> You think you should be fine... Maybe?
Ami:
> You look around...
> No one else around.
> Megumu chops your head, a bit painfully.
> "With how Gensokyo is now, we don't know if we can survive something rough like that. Don't go throwing your life away for science. Leave that to Kappa and the like. Is that how you wound up knocked out?"
>_
-
Aya:
> "You want to travel together? Or you have your own plans?"
Seki:
> "Mmm...I guess I don't really know if it would be bad or if nothing would happen..."
---
Ami:
> "Eep!"
> Duck while covering our head.
> "I-I'm not trying to die! I definitely don't want that! I just know that I can tap out if we try it and things get bad..."
-
Aya:
> "You want to travel together? Or you have your own plans?"
Seki:
> "Mmm...I guess I don't really know if it would be bad or if nothing would happen..."
---
Ami:
> "Eep!"
> Duck while covering our head.
> "I-I'm not trying to die! I definitely don't want that! I just know that I can tap out if we try it and things get bad..."
Aya:
> "Hm... As long as you don't try to look down on us."
Seki:
> "We should try it." Kagerou nods.
> "I-I said it doesn't feel that great to think about..."
Ami:
> "Doesn't seem like you managed this time..."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Wasn't planning on it. I was actually going to ask if you wanted the same ride Larva got, so that we can all go places together faster."
Seki:
> "I can try it on my own time, I suppose, so that Hime doesn't have to."
---
Ami:
> Pout.
> "I didn't expect to get kicked in the head. Now that I know that's a possibility, I will ask people to not kick me in the head when we try."
-
Aya:
> "Wasn't planning on it. I was actually going to ask if you wanted the same ride Larva got, so that we can all go places together faster."
Seki:
> "I can try it on my own time, I suppose, so that Hime doesn't have to."
---
Ami:
> Pout.
> "I didn't expect to get kicked in the head. Now that I know that's a possibility, I will ask people to not kick me in the head when we try."
Aya:
> "That's demeaning." Luna complains.
> Sunny and Star cross her arms, alongside Luna...
> "We can fly just fine, so we don't need a ride. We have our own wings, after all.
Seki:
> "Is it really that bad an idea? Even if you can bring her right back up?" Kagerou looks over to Hime.
> Wakasagihime looks down at your head...
> "I... uh... I don't trust myself with this..." She places the head on the shore.
> "Huh? Trust yourself? I guess dropping it would hurt a bit..."
> "Not that..."
Ami:
> "Maybe you need-"
> "I'll take her to my room too, then." You suddenly hear a voice.
> "D-Didn't you just leave!?" Megumu jumps in annoyance and surprise, as the green haired extra eye girl starts pulling you away.
> "If you're not thinking straight, it probably means you need rest." She explains.
>_
-
Aya:
> Shrug.
> "Then we don't need to do that. Easy enough. Where to, then?"
Seki:
> Unmake the head we have in our hands.
> "It's okay, Hime. Sorry for making you uncomfortable."
---
Ami:
> "Huh? No, I'm doing just fine, thank you!"
> Resist getting pulled to who-knows-where!
-
Aya:
> Shrug.
> "Then we don't need to do that. Easy enough. Where to, then?"
Seki:
> Unmake the head we have in our hands.
> "It's okay, Hime. Sorry for making you uncomfortable."
---
Ami:
> "Huh? No, I'm doing just fine, thank you!"
> Resist getting pulled to who-knows-where!
Aya:
> "To... Um... Star, who's an important person?"
> "You are~" Star cheers.
> Sunny pauses, surprised at the remark.
> "I-I mean, not fairies... Anyone come to mind?"
> Star chuckles to herself.
> "Reimu is already there... What about the history teacher? Or that wanted girl." Luna considers.
Seki:
> You unmake the head you used to demonstrate.
> "Sorry. I just felt like keeping it down and watching it drown." Hime stares at the head she set down... It gives you a bit of chills.
> "H-Huh?" Kagerou questions. "Why?"
> "What? A-Ah! I didn't mean to say that out loud!" The mermaid sinks underwater some, hiding her face.
Ami:
> She feels like she has a stronger pull than you... Or is it something else?
> "Hm... If you're fine, let's have a battle! If I win, you go and rest. If you win, you can do what you wanna do." The girl suggests.
>_
-
Aya:
> "You mean Seija? That's a good idea, last I was aware they were still having difficulty getting places. Tell you what? You three head to the Shining Needle Castle, and I'll head to the Human Village. Seija's probably sick of my face by now anyway, so that works out for everyone."
Seki:
> Well, that's...disturbing.
> But it's not like we can't just unmake them anyw-wait a minute.
Sekihead (Waka):
> Try bouncing or rolling into the lake on our own, to see if we actually need to breathe or not.
---
Ami:
> Cringe.
> "Do I have to...? I'm not very good at it..."
-
Aya:
> "You mean Seija? That's a good idea, last I was aware they were still having difficulty getting places. Tell you what? You three head to the Shining Needle Castle, and I'll head to the Human Village. Seija's probably sick of my face by now anyway, so that works out for everyone."
Seki:
> Well, that's...disturbing.
> But it's not like we can't just unmake them anyw-wait a minute.
Sekihead (Waka):
> Try bouncing or rolling into the lake on our own, to see if we actually need to breathe or not.
---
Ami:
> Cringe.
> "Do I have to...? I'm not very good at it..."
Aya:
> "Where's that?" Sunny asks.
Seki:
> You roll your head into the lake...
> ...
> Completely fine. You can suspend yourself here without sinking, as it seems you're still close enough to your body to fly...
Ami:
> "It can be uh... A battle of wits then."
>_
-
Aya:
> Provide the trio directions to where the Shining Needle Castle was last time we were there.
Sekihead (Waka):
> Try completely submerging ourself.
---
Ami:
> "Oh, that I might actually be reasonably competitive at."
-
Aya:
> Provide the trio directions to where the Shining Needle Castle was last time we were there.
Sekihead (Waka):
> Try completely submerging ourself.
---
Ami:
> "Oh, that I might actually be reasonably competitive at."
Aya:
> You gesture off and explain where to go...
> And the three start off.
Seki:
> You are.
Ami:
> The girl nods.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Good luck!"
> Resume beelining for the Human Village.
Seki:
> "Oh, hey, I'm doing just fine under there."
---
Ami:
> "Let's do that, then. What will it entail?"
-
Aya:
> "Good luck!"
> Resume beelining for the Human Village.
Seki:
> "Oh, hey, I'm doing just fine under there."
---
Ami:
> "Let's do that, then. What will it entail?"
Aya:
> You resume your flight to the village.
Seki:
> "See, no worries." Kagerou says. "Aside from if you get stuck at the bottom or something..."
Ami:
> "Let's see... I'll tell you to stay awake, and if you can resist my annoyances and fall asleep, then you win. But if you stay awake, I win."
> "That's..." Megumu frowns slightly.
>_
-
Seki:
> "If that happens, I can just unmake myself."
---
Ami:
> "...Uh...Do I at least get to-"
> Blink, then frown.
> "Hey, wait, fall asleep is just what you wanted me to do originally."
-
Seki:
> "If that happens, I can just unmake myself."
---
Ami:
> "...Uh...Do I at least get to-"
> Blink, then frown.
> "Hey, wait, fall asleep is just what you wanted me to do originally."
Aya:
> Nothing interesting is on the way there, and you make your uneventful arrival, same as the trip...
Seki:
> "Better safe than sorry. Don't go trying crazy things out just to see if you can survive them."
Ami:
> "Okay fine, something-"
> "Are you bothering these two, Koishi?" A pink haired girl approaches from across the hall. A few Tengu watch on from further along as she approaches. She has a similar eye to the green haired one, but red instead of blue.
> "I'm just trying to help. Oh forget it, I'm in the wrong as usual. Thanks for fixing my mess again." The green haired girl's smile quickly turns into a frown, as she starts off.
> "...Miss Iizunamaru, Company, could you excuse me for a bit?" The pink haired girl requests, before heading after the green haired one, without waiting for a response.
> "Hm..." Megumu sounds as if shes considering something.
>_
-
Aya:
> Begin heading through the village on foot, making note of who's here and what activity levels there are.
Seki:
> "Of course."
---
Ami:
> Cringe a bit.
> "...I thought that was the battle of wits...was it something I said?"
-
Aya:
> Begin heading through the village on foot, making note of who's here and what activity levels there are.
Seki:
> "Of course."
---
Ami:
> Cringe a bit.
> "...I thought that was the battle of wits...was it something I said?"
Aya:
> You descend and start to travel through the village.
> No one you particularly recall yet...
Seki:
> "So Hime, what do you think of how things are changing?"
> "I don't really mind. Not much has changed for me, at least."
Ami:
> "I'm... not sure." Megumu responds.
>_
-
Seki:
> "It would be nice if it did. For the better, of course."
---
Ami:
> "...Well...what should I do now, Lady Iizunamaru?"
-
Seki:
> "It would be nice if it did. For the better, of course."
---
Ami:
> "...Well...what should I do now, Lady Iizunamaru?"
Seki:
> "I can say that there's been fewer people coming to the lake and trying to fish." Hime says. "Though, that does start to make me realize that it's a bit lonely when even the fairies don't come around."
> "I thought you'd like the alone time. Seki and I sure do at times. No one to bother you, or make you care a lot about how you look..." Kagerou comments.
Ami:
> "I uh... Maybe we should follow them. Mention how Suzaku is supposedly resting. Yeah, we could see what she thinks of that."
>_
-
Seki:
> Nod in agreement.
> How's our connection to our head that the tengu took?
---
Ami:
> Nod.
> "As you say, Lady Iizunamaru."
-
Seki:
> Nod in agreement.
> How's our connection to our head that the tengu took?
---
Ami:
> Nod.
> "As you say, Lady Iizunamaru."
Seki:
> She just seems to be strolling through the village?
Ami:
> Megumu leads the way... in following.
>_
-
Sekihead (Aya):
> "What are you doing, anyway?"
Aya:
> "Looking for folks worth talking to. Hey, how'd that body connection thing of yours come along, if it did at all?"
> Position the head so it's on top of (and pressed lightly into) the top of just one side of our chest.
Sekihead:
> Uh...try attaching ourselves to the tengu's body and taking motor control, like before.
---
Ami:
> Follow the follower leader!
-
Sekihead (Aya):
> "What are you doing, anyway?"
Aya:
> "Looking for folks worth talking to. Hey, how'd that body connection thing of yours come along, if it did at all?"
> Position the head so it's on top of (and pressed lightly into) the top of just one side of our chest.
Sekihead:
> Uh...try attaching ourselves to the tengu's body and taking motor control, like before.
---
Ami:
> Follow the follower leader!
Aya:
> You set the head... somewhat stable.
Seki:
> Nothing seems to be happening...
> There isn't much big names around here either. You know that Keine girl should be here. Akyuu, Kosuzu... Yuuka, Sakuya, Youmu, and Alice even frequent the village, yet this time just seems to be dead. Sure its pretty heavily populated, but there's no one that stands out to you.
Ami:
> You keep up.
> The rest of this place is much more populated. You wonder if it's okay for all three tengu to just be... in this single place. But, it seems huge enough to hold them and then some, with a mix of animals and fairies here and there, so maybe it's alright. Though, will Lord Tenma be endebted to the owners?
> The two of you follow the other two to a bedroom.
> Suzaku is set down on the bed, and she seems to get herself comfortable.
> "You are a curious one." The pink haired girl speaks. "It's as if you're purposefully telling your body to do as something else wants. Why?"
> Suzaku just shuts her eyes.
> "So you think it'll be better to listen to them instead of making your own mistakes..." The pink haired girl puts a hand to her head in annoyance.
>_
-
Sekihead:
> "Nothing."
Aya:
> Head toward Suzunaan, then. That's where people we knew were last, if that phone conversation was anything to go by.
> While traveling, place the head on top of our head.
> "How about now?"
Sekihead:
> Try attaching ourselves to the tengu's body and taking motor control, like before.
---
Ami:
> Frown a bit.
> "This doesn't have anything to do with anything that happened outside Gensokyo, does it?"
-
Sekihead:
> "Nothing."
Aya:
> Head toward Suzunaan, then. That's where people we knew were last, if that phone conversation was anything to go by.
> While traveling, place the head on top of our head.
> "How about now?"
Sekihead:
> Try attaching ourselves to the tengu's body and taking motor control, like before.
---
Ami:
> Frown a bit.
> "This doesn't have anything to do with anything that happened outside Gensokyo, does it?"
Aya:
> Though the efforts are made again, nothing seems to happen. Not even any tingling nor stinging... You wonder if something changed with her. Well, it was a while ago, unless she managed it more recently.
> The bookstore sounds quiet from outside...
Ami:
> "What happened out there?" Megumu questions.
> "Doesn't seem like it. She was like this before." The pink haired girl states. "Hm, maybe it's just her abilities maturing?"
> "Well, there's been weird things about what people can do in the first place these past hours. I wouldn't be too surprised if I could suddenly pull the entire moon down from the sky." Megumu muses.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Weird."
> Place the head back in its seat on/in our chest.
> Then enter Suzunaan.
---
Ami:
> "P-please don't do that, Lady Iizunamaru..."
> "...Um, anyway, I'm not entirely sure how or why it happened, but at one point while we were outside Gensokyo, I just lost all my memories. They've been gradually coming back, but..."
-
Aya:
> "Weird."
> Place the head back in its seat on/in our chest.
> Then enter Suzunaan.
---
Ami:
> "P-please don't do that, Lady Iizunamaru..."
> "...Um, anyway, I'm not entirely sure how or why it happened, but at one point while we were outside Gensokyo, I just lost all my memories. They've been gradually coming back, but..."
Aya:
> You head in.
> The bell rings lightly, stirring Kosuzu a bit at the counter. It seems like she's asleep.
> Beside her, though awake, is Wriggle.
> "Ah? Shh." Wriggle puts a finger to her mouth.
Ami:
> "You seem to have them / They're all there though." Both of the extra eye gals speak at once, surprising each other.
> "You first, Koishi." The pink one gestures.
> "Like I said, I don't think you lost any memories. Your probably just not good at thinking any them. Dunno why."
> "She's right, in a way. You're not missing anything. Maybe you're just having a hard time calling back on them. A mental roadblock, perhaps?"
> "I bet it'd be better for you to just not think about them and let your body remember instead."
> "I actually agree with you on that."
> "Gasp! Sis, does that mean you plan to close your third-"
> "Of course it doesn't. I'm just saying you have a point with that line of thought."
>_
-
Aya:
> Look mildly surprised for a moment, then return to neutral.
> Make a lip-zipping motion across our face.
> Manipulate the wind to send our voice quietly directly into Wriggle's ear, as we've done previously with others: "So what's been going on here?"
---
Ami:
> "I think things are fine now anyway. But I still want to know why I just suddenly forgot everything. That doesn't just happen to people out of nowhere. ...Does it?"
-
Aya:
> Look mildly surprised for a moment, then return to neutral.
> Make a lip-zipping motion across our face.
> Manipulate the wind to send our voice quietly directly into Wriggle's ear, as we've done previously with others: "So what's been going on here?"
---
Ami:
> "I think things are fine now anyway. But I still want to know why I just suddenly forgot everything. That doesn't just happen to people out of nowhere. ...Does it?"
Aya:
> You send your voice along the wind, which surprises Wriggle a lot.
> "Around the village? Nothing much. I don't frequent it often though..."
Ami:
> "It shouldn't, unless someone did something to you or you hit your head in a poor way." The pink haired girl responds.
> "Maybe you're rejecting yourself."
> "What?" The pink haired girl questions, confused at the remark.
> The green haired girl shrugs. "Youkai are weird. Then again, people are weird too. Gensokyo is even being weird now. Maybe it does just happen out of nowhere. Did you see anything else weird?"
> "People and fairies vanishing huh..." The pink haired one considers. "I haven't seen that down here yet."
>_
-
Aya:
> Wind message to Wriggle: "What about here, in this store? How'd you wind up taking care of Little Suzy?"
---
Ami:
> "...I saw the outside world. Does that count? I definitely felt, like, stiffer in the wings, too, while I was out there. I even thought I was a mutant human for a bit, but one of my travel companions told me I was a tengu..."
> Frown a bit.
> "Come to think of it, I don't think anything weird happened to her mind, unlike mine and possibly Suzaku's."
-
Aya:
> Wind message to Wriggle: "What about here, in this store? How'd you wind up taking care of Little Suzy?"
---
Ami:
> "...I saw the outside world. Does that count? I definitely felt, like, stiffer in the wings, too, while I was out there. I even thought I was a mutant human for a bit, but one of my travel companions told me I was a tengu..."
> Frown a bit.
> "Come to think of it, I don't think anything weird happened to her mind, unlike mine and possibly Suzaku's."
Aya:
> "Taking care of? I just brought in something I think Yuuka had. It was a little thingy where people were speaking out of. I heard you inside of it, I think. Maybe it was a youkai, or one of the weird books this store supposedly has..."
Ami:
> "Who's?" Megumu asks.
> "Well of course you don't, you can't really peer into it, can you?" The pink haired girl reasons. "She could be dealing with something else from there. Or it could be something that happens to Tengu. Then again, judging from the other details, maybe as a youkai, you weren't taking to the Outside world too well." She continues, her voice lowering a bit. "It could be your experiences with Aya. Perhaps your mind is trying to repress those memories, since you were in a more "normal" environment."
> She starts speaking even quieter, to the point you can't hear her...
>_
-
Aya:
> Light up our expression.
> Wind message to Wriggle: "The phone! I'll take it back if you still have it."
Ami:
> Look to Megumu: "I think her name was Tokiko, Lady Iizunamaru?"
> Tilt our head toward the green one: "I'm sorry, in having trouble hearing..."
-
Aya:
> Light up our expression.
> Wind message to Wriggle: "The phone! I'll take it back if you still have it."
Ami:
> Look to Megumu: "I think her name was Tokiko, Lady Iizunamaru?"
> Tilt our head toward the green one: "I'm sorry, in having trouble hearing..."
Aya:
> "Um, I think the colorful woman has it. She should be in here somewhere. Maybe in the back?"
Ami:
> "Ah. Probably someone Aya brought along."
> "Oh right, we didn't introduce ourselves. I'm Koishi, and this is my sister, Satori. We're Satori, which means we can use our third eye to read minds. Or at least Satori can. I closed mine."
> "Satori is the owner of this palace all our tengu are staying at, I believe." Megumu explains.
> This Satori girl seems really deep in thought though... you wonder if she's even speaking anymore.
>_
-
Aya:
> Flash Wriggle a thumbs-up.
> Float into the back of the store.
---
Ami:
> "Ah."
> Curtsey.
> "I am Ami, a member of the tengu Nimble Information Corps. I...don't think I'm particularly notable, if I'm being honest, but if the past several hours I've spent in Miss Aya's employ are any indication, blending in isn't a bad way to live."
-
Aya:
> Flash Wriggle a thumbs-up.
> Float into the back of the store.
---
Ami:
> "Ah."
> Curtsey.
> "I am Ami, a member of the tengu Nimble Information Corps. I...don't think I'm particularly notable, if I'm being honest, but if the past several hours I've spent in Miss Aya's employ are any indication, blending in isn't a bad way to live."
Aya:
> You start for the back...
> You don't have to go far before you notice a familiar looking passage... Though, this one looks smaller and less grand than it usually does.
Ami:
> "Right..." Satori finally speaks up. "But you have been putting in a lot of effort in your work compared to the rest, and miss Suzaku here. Hm, maybe it's just your body getting opened to the chance of slowing things down and relaxing, not thinking hard or working hard on much?"
> "That sounds close enough." Koishi comments.
> "Ahem, whether that's a good thing or a bad thing depends on if you want to be different from how you were before."
>_
-
Aya:
> Is this a Yakumo gap, a Matara door, a hole to the underground, or something else?
---
Ami:
> "...I'm not really sure. I haven't really thought about what I myself might want to. I...guess I've just kind of been doing what I've been told to do, because that's just how the tengu hierarchy has always worked, and Miss Aya in particular has a very unique kind of charisma. Even if she has a list of peculiarities a kilometer long. ...Maybe because she has a list of peculiarities a mile long."
> Adopt a thinking expression.
> "I think I mentioned this to Suzaku once, but even after Lord Tenma ordered us into her employ, she hasn't really treated us like she's our immediate superior. It's felt more like she sees us as..."friends with benefits", I think the human phrase goes? But ones she can pull rank on if she needs to, or if she finds it amusing. But she's respected my boundaries every time, and hasn't asked us to do anything she herself wasn't willing to do. I can't speak for Suzaki, but maybe it's been so easy for me to fall in line behind her because she seems like she's taken a genuine interest in a nobody like me."
> Frown a bit.
> "That being said, I might have to revisit exactly how much she's rubbing off on me, if this whole swallowing ordeal is any indication."
-
Aya:
> Is this a Yakumo gap, a Matara door, a hole to the underground, or something else?
---
Ami:
> "...I'm not really sure. I haven't really thought about what I myself might want to. I...guess I've just kind of been doing what I've been told to do, because that's just how the tengu hierarchy has always worked, and Miss Aya in particular has a very unique kind of charisma. Even if she has a list of peculiarities a kilometer long. ...Maybe because she has a list of peculiarities a mile long."
> Adopt a thinking expression.
> "I think I mentioned this to Suzaku once, but even after Lord Tenma ordered us into her employ, she hasn't really treated us like she's our immediate superior. It's felt more like she sees us as..."friends with benefits", I think the human phrase goes? But ones she can pull rank on if she needs to, or if she finds it amusing. But she's respected my boundaries every time, and hasn't asked us to do anything she herself wasn't willing to do. I can't speak for Suzaki, but maybe it's been so easy for me to fall in line behind her because she seems like she's taken a genuine interest in a nobody like me."
> Frown a bit.
> "That being said, I might have to revisit exactly how much she's rubbing off on me, if this whole swallowing ordeal is any indication."
Aya:
> Definitely... Okay, maybe you're not as sure, but all signs lead to this being Okina's domain.
Ami:
> "Aya's hard to not get influenced by, one way or another, for better or for worse." Megumu adds.
> "Such extends to her comrades too, huh? I wonder if it's a good thing or not." Satori speaks.
> "So many people think of her, huh? I don't think I remember who that is." Koishi comments. "There's a lot of birds around now."
>_
-
Aya:
> Fortune favors the bold! Head on in.
---
Ami:
> "I'm pretty sure she'd spent a good chunk of today flying around with a chest the size of a house. None of the rest of us can do that, so if you saw someone like that, that was her."
-
Aya:
> Fortune favors the bold! Head on in.
---
Ami:
> "I'm pretty sure she'd spent a good chunk of today flying around with a chest the size of a house. None of the rest of us can do that, so if you saw someone like that, that was her."
Aya:
> You continue in!
> "I don't know, I can't see too much value in it immediately or in the long run."
> "Hm, you're not looking into it deep enough then, isn't that right?"
> "Sigh... You do have a point. But then the issue is if anyone else can notice that point."
> You come across Okina, a colorful girl, who you recall Megumu mentioned and explained as Chimata before, and... Rinnosuke, sitting at a table within this space. The phone is between the three of them.
Ami:
> Koishi tilts her head, not following...
>_
-
Aya:
> "Well, if you all don't want it, I'll take it back."
> Land and give the rainbow warrior a bow.
> "Lady Tenkyuu, I presume? Thank you for keeping Boss Iizunamaru both company and on her toes."
---
Ami:
> Look uncertain.
> "...Um, you know, like..."
> Look down at ourselves.
> Then turn to Megumu, looking at the topical location.
> Go a little red in the face.
> "...Er, this is more your area of expertise than mine, Lady Iizunamaru."
-
Aya:
> "Well, if you all don't want it, I'll take it back."
> Land and give the rainbow warrior a bow.
> "Lady Tenkyuu, I presume? Thank you for keeping Boss Iizunamaru both company and on her toes."
---
Ami:
> Look uncertain.
> "...Um, you know, like..."
> Look down at ourselves.
> Then turn to Megumu, looking at the topical location.
> Go a little red in the face.
> "...Er, this is more your area of expertise than mine, Lady Iizunamaru."
Aya:
> "Mhm. And you can have it, if you have something worth trading it for."
> "Oh. I was wondering when you'd swing by. I suppose either you held your curiosity some, or you had more important things to take care of." Rinnosuke speaks.
> "What reason would she even have to come by here? I could see someone like Reimu making their way here, but not her..." Okina comments.
Ami:
> "Well, her-"
> "I believe Koishi means she probably didn't stick a lasting impression on her." Satori explains.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Is it really that surprising I'd want to check out everywhere after what just happened?"
> Push the Seki head all the way down into our chest so that we store her away, both as a demonstration and to make sure she doesn't fall out.
> Then lean forward toward Chimata so our cleavage is more exposed directly in her direction. Use a hand to gesture to her, and then gesture to our cleavage, giving her a wink and a grin.
> "I might have plenty for trade in here, if you want to check for yourself~"
---
Ami:
> "Oh."
> Blink.
> "...I didn't know it was possible for Miss Aya to not leave a lasting impression on someone."
-
Aya:
> "Is it really that surprising I'd want to check out everywhere after what just happened?"
> Push the Seki head all the way down into our chest so that we store her away, both as a demonstration and to make sure she doesn't fall out.
> Then lean forward toward Chimata so our cleavage is more exposed directly in her direction. Use a hand to gesture to her, and then gesture to our cleavage, giving her a wink and a grin.
> "I might have plenty for trade in here, if you want to check for yourself~"
---
Ami:
> "Oh."
> Blink.
> "...I didn't know it was possible for Miss Aya to not leave a lasting impression on someone."
Aya:
> You stow away Seki's head.
> "I didn't expect this book store of all places to be somewhere you'd check so early. Maybe after a few days." Rinnosuke considers. "Then again, you are the fastest in Gensokyo. Already cleared out every other interesting place?"
> "I hope you're not making light of such a thing. If it's bust mass you're offering, I personally will decline. Maybe for something else, but this seems a bit more worth than some cosmetic." Chimata picks up the device.
> "This isn't a black market either. I hope you're not intending on trading what you just... shoved in there." Rinnosuke comments.
> "Now now, don't be hasty. This is the land of backdoor after all. What place would be more fitting for shady deals?" Okina questions. "Of course, I'm joking." She quickly adds.
> "If what you said was right, you probably shouldn't make jokes like that. Reimu might catch wind and then there's no escaping."
> "Well, I won't be taken down by just her, that's for sure."
> "It's not so much her strength that I'm warning you of. It's her tenacity, and how you literally would have no escape." Chimata continues.
Ami:
> "Perhaps you two and miss Fujinmaru there just think of her as such in your community." Satori responds.
> "The bird I recall the most is our Okuu." Koishi explains. "She's one of our pets."
>_
-
Aya:
> To Rinnosuke: "I haven't gone everywhere, but I've gotten around a fair amount. This place and its residents seem particularly ill equipped to deal with that cold snap we just had, so that bumped up my priority list."
> To Chimata: "Oh, that isn't something I can or want to give out. Rather, it's a convenient storage space for me."
> Part our chest enough to show that the Sekihead is clearly not there.
> "See? She's gone."
> Let go of our chest so it returns to a storable state.
> "So if you wanted to check around in there for anything interesting...~"
---
Ami:
> Is Okuu one of the other birds we've met today?
-
Aya:
> To Rinnosuke: "I haven't gone everywhere, but I've gotten around a fair amount. This place and its residents seem particularly ill equipped to deal with that cold snap we just had, so that bumped up my priority list."
> To Chimata: "Oh, that isn't something I can or want to give out. Rather, it's a convenient storage space for me."
> Part our chest enough to show that the Sekihead is clearly not there.
> "See? She's gone."
> Let go of our chest so it returns to a storable state.
> "So if you wanted to check around in there for anything interesting...~"
---
Ami:
> Is Okuu one of the other birds we've met today?
Aya:
> "If I recall, I heard Yukari had done something against that earlier..." Okina interjects. "And if you have anything you want to trade, you should take it out."
> "Telling someone to come to a place of your choosing to browse their wares when you're already at someplace fine for exchanging is pretty suspicious behavior, you know." Chimata adds. "Nevermind your actual intentions, you won't get anyone actually on board with tactics like that. You should sell it as something within their interests. So get those first, then plan and make your move. If you slip up and are too impatient, you might lose your chance completely."
> "I get how useful this can be, but I'd rather not hear it when the topic is this." Rinnosuke comments.
Ami:
> Maybe it was one of the birds with a codename...
>_
-
Aya:
> Play-pout a tiny bit at Okina and Chimata.
> "Aww, you two are no fun."
> Go back upright.
> "So where did you find it, anyway? I had it on me before I got knocked out by the moon going supernova, and when I woke up I didn't have it anymore."
---
Ami:
> "Okuu...Miss Aya had a bunch of birds with codenames earlier. And some non-birds with bird codenames, now that I think about it...anyway, what does she look like? She might have been part of that group."
-
Aya:
> Play-pout a tiny bit at Okina and Chimata.
> "Aww, you two are no fun."
> Go back upright.
> "So where did you find it, anyway? I had it on me before I got knocked out by the moon going supernova, and when I woke up I didn't have it anymore."
---
Ami:
> "Okuu...Miss Aya had a bunch of birds with codenames earlier. And some non-birds with bird codenames, now that I think about it...anyway, what does she look like? She might have been part of that group."
Aya:
> "Don't want my advice?"
> "Maybe she's already gone through most of Gensokyo's inhabitants with this offer." Okina comments. "At least, judging by how quickly she gave up on convincing us."
> "Ahem, it was in Wriggle's possession when she came to me." Rinnosuke comments. "And she claims she found it around Miss Kazami."
Ami:
> "Big arm thingy. Sometimes wears a large cape. Has a big eye above her chest. Kinda different from sis and mine." Koishi explains.
>_
-
Aya:
> To Okina: "Less than you might think, actually. But there was no way I wasn't going to try to get Boss's girlfriend to join me. Alas, I don't really have anything to offer for trade at the moment."
> To Rinnosuke: "Thanks. And, uh, sorry you had to be here for this."
---
Ami:
> "Oh, that sounds familiar. I'm pretty sure she was with us in that upside-down castle in the sky."
-
Aya:
> To Okina: "Less than you might think, actually. But there was no way I wasn't going to try to get Boss's girlfriend to join me. Alas, I don't really have anything to offer for trade at the moment."
> To Rinnosuke: "Thanks. And, uh, sorry you had to be here for this."
---
Ami:
> "Oh, that sounds familiar. I'm pretty sure she was with us in that upside-down castle in the sky."
Aya:
> "Girlfriend's quite different than business associate..."
Ami:
> "Well, we probably shouldn't hold you two too much. I guess I'll make sure Suzaku doesn't get up until she feels better." Megumu states.
> "Rather, we shouldn't be holding you if you have something to do." Satori speaks. "I suppose just keep an eye on her while you go about."
> "Huh? But-"
> "Sitting around resting likely won't do her much good."
>_
-
Aya:
> Wink at Chimata with a grin.
> "Don't worry, your secret's safe with me. I'm not the most trustworthy and reputable journalist in Gensokyo for nothing."
---
Ami:
> "I will carry her if need be, Lady Iizunamaru. It's the least I can do, given the situation."
-
Aya:
> Wink at Chimata with a grin.
> "Don't worry, your secret's safe with me. I'm not the most trustworthy and reputable journalist in Gensokyo for nothing."
---
Ami:
> "I will carry her if need be, Lady Iizunamaru. It's the least I can do, given the situation."
Aya:
> "I'm beginning to think otherwise. Is she really?"
> "I remember her as someone you could trust. I'm sure you're simply being teased." Rinnosuke responds.
Ami:
> "But where are you even going?" Koishi asks.
>_
-
Aya:
> "In all seriousness, I would enjoy the opportunity to get to know you better. Would you be at all interested in joining me in my travels? I still want to check on some other locations around Gensokyo, and then get back to the grand region-wide meeting behind held at the Misty Lake."
> Blink in realization, then look to Okina.
> "Oh, you might want to get yourself or one of your kids in on that, Lady Matara."
---
Ami:
> "To find Miss Aya again."
-
Aya:
> "In all seriousness, I would enjoy the opportunity to get to know you better. Would you be at all interested in joining me in my travels? I still want to check on some other locations around Gensokyo, and then get back to the grand region-wide meeting behind held at the Misty Lake."
> Blink in realization, then look to Okina.
> "Oh, you might want to get yourself or one of your kids in on that, Lady Matara."
---
Ami:
> "To find Miss Aya again."
Aya:
> "I've been keeping Okina here company. It seems she can't really-"
> "Hush. It's not that important." Okina snaps, interrupting Chimata.
> "Well, thinking about how that head went down, maybe she could bypass it? Especially worth considering if there's a meeting going on..."
> "Tsk..." Okina looks aside.
Ami:
> "Well according to how she looks, she should be easy to find."
> "If she's not moving about all the time." Megumu adds. "W le could very well always miss her."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh I didn't mean it had to be like that. Well, if you were interested, I'd be glad to do it. But any form of traveling together would be enjoyable. Some of my various travel companions today have enjoyed being carried in my arms, while others have elected to fly under their own power."
Sekihead:
> What's it like in here, anyway?
---
Ami:
> "If we don't find her ourselves, we can always ask around."
-
Aya:
> "Oh I didn't mean it had to be like that. Well, if you were interested, I'd be glad to do it. But any form of traveling together would be enjoyable. Some of my various travel companions today have enjoyed being carried in my arms, while others have elected to fly under their own power."
Sekihead:
> What's it like in here, anyway?
---
Ami:
> "If we don't find her ourselves, we can always ask around."
Seki:
> You can't see anything in here.
Aya:
> "Don't you have some better means to get out of here?" Okina questions.
Ami:
> "Ugh... Guess we'd better get to it then." Megumu says.
>_
-
Sekihead:
> Does it feel like we could connect to this tengu's body from here?
Aya:
> "Nothing better to me right now than flying out of here with Boss's friend in my arms. Or somewhere else~"
---
Ami:
> Walk over to the bed and try lifting Suzaku.
-
Sekihead:
> Does it feel like we could connect to this tengu's body from here?
Aya:
> "Nothing better to me right now than flying out of here with Boss's friend in my arms. Or somewhere else~"
---
Ami:
> Walk over to the bed and try lifting Suzaku.
Seki:
> You don't feel any sort of thing like that. If anything, its harder to feel anything about her from here.
Aya:
> "What's the specifics of that?" Okina questions.
Ami:
> You head over and lift the... sleeping Suzaku up. Did the conversation knock her out?
> Not super heavy or anything.
>_
-
Aya:
> "You mean the carrying, or the going where that head went? If the latter, you've seen it in action once already; what specifics are beyond that depend on what you want to know."
---
Ami:
> "Yeah, this shouldn't be a problem, Lady Iizunamaru."
-
Aya:
> "You mean the carrying, or the going where that head went? If the latter, you've seen it in action once already; what specifics are beyond that depend on what you want to know."
---
Ami:
> "Yeah, this shouldn't be a problem, Lady Iizunamaru."
Aya:
> "Whatever, I'll just try it." Okina stands up from her seat.
> "Wonder if this'll be different." Rinnosuke puts a hand on his cheek, as if expecting it not to.
Ami:
> "Alright then."
>_
-
Aya:
> Stand up as well.
> Face Okina and lean slightly forward, giving her easier access.
> "Arms first or head first, whichever you wish, Lady Matara. Either works."
---
Ami:
> Look back to our hosts and give them a bit of a bow (not too much, we don't want to drop Suzaku).
> "Thank you for your hospitality."
-
Aya:
> Stand up as well.
> Face Okina and lean slightly forward, giving her easier access.
> "Arms first or head first, whichever you wish, Lady Matara. Either works."
---
Ami:
> Look back to our hosts and give them a bit of a bow (not too much, we don't want to drop Suzaku).
> "Thank you for your hospitality."
Aya:
> Okina reaches in, and pulls herself the rest of the way in.
Ami:
> "You're welcome to return." Satori speaks.
>_
-
Aya:
> If there's any part of her left over, such as her feet, push them in.
> Then turn to Chimata with a slight grin on our face (and, presumably, a larger chest).
> "And that's all there is to it, Lady Tenkyuu."
---
Ami:
> Look back to Lady Iizunamaru.
> "Where do you think we should look first?"
-
Aya:
> If there's any part of her left over, such as her feet, push them in.
> Then turn to Chimata with a slight grin on our face (and, presumably, a larger chest).
> "And that's all there is to it, Lady Tenkyuu."
---
Ami:
> Look back to Lady Iizunamaru.
> "Where do you think we should look first?"
Aya:
> "Just one moment. Go ahead and step out into the rest of... Suzunaan, was it?" Chimata instructs.
Ami:
> "Hm... maybe the Hakurei Shrine? Isn't that a place that's a bit of a meet up location lately?"
>_
-
Aya:
> "Sure thing."
> Give Rinnosuke a wave.
> "Stay safe, Morichika. Though Lady Yakumo will probably protect you if something happens."
> Step back out to where Wriggle was.
---
Ami:
> "That makes sense. Do you wish to lead the way, or shall I?"
-
Aya:
> "Sure thing."
> Give Rinnosuke a wave.
> "Stay safe, Morichika. Though Lady Yakumo will probably protect you if something happens."
> Step back out to where Wriggle was.
---
Ami:
> "That makes sense. Do you wish to lead the way, or shall I?"
Aya:
> Rinnosuke waves.
> You step out, and-
> Hear a small thunk.
> "Right, I assumed as much..." Okina speaks behind you.
> "Guess thats a bust too."
Ami:
> "You can. Unless you don't know where the shrine is."
>_
-
Aya:
> Do we know where the Hieda residence is?
> Look behind us, to assess what's going on.
> If we see Okina sticking out of our back, reach behind us and gently grab her chest, and say: "Actually, I believe this is, Lady Matara."
---
Ami:
> Do we know how to get there from our current location?
-
Aya:
> Do we know where the Hieda residence is?
> Look behind us, to assess what's going on.
> If we see Okina sticking out of our back, reach behind us and gently grab her chest, and say: "Actually, I believe this is, Lady Matara."
---
Ami:
> Do we know how to get there from our current location?
Aya:
> Of course.
> Okina is sitting on the floor behind you. Not partially in you either.
> "So, she's stuck in this place." Chimata comments, gesturing with her hand.
> "Since that flash earlier. Don't want the others to just come over to laugh at this situations."
Ami:
> You... you think you saw it on the way here, yeah.
>_
-
Aya:
> Blink.
> "Oh. Huh. That's a problem. Want me to contact Lady Yakumo to se if she can help? She's had her own fair share of troubles today."
-
Aya:
> Blink.
> "Oh. Huh. That's a problem. Want me to contact Lady Yakumo to se if she can help? She's had her own fair share of troubles today."
Aya:
> "I'd rather you didn't."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Alright. Unfortunately I don't really have any other help I think I could offer you. Do your kids know?"
---
Ami:
> "I...think I remember where it is."
-
Aya:
> "Alright. Unfortunately I don't really have any other help I think I could offer you. Do your kids know?"
---
Ami:
> "I...think I remember where it is."
Aya:
> "Kids? Oh those two, probably not."
Ami:
> "Then let's go."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Unfortunate. Well, let me know if-wait."
> "...I promise this is not nearly as completely ludicrous as it is going to sound, Lady Matara...but what if I swallowed you instead?"
---
Ami:
> Turn to our hosts again.
> "Be well, and thank you again."
> Exit the building the way we came.
-
Aya:
> "Unfortunate. Well, let me know if-wait."
> "...I promise this is not nearly as completely ludicrous as it is going to sound, Lady Matara...but what if I swallowed you instead?"
---
Ami:
> Turn to our hosts again.
> "Be well, and thank you again."
> Exit the building the way we came.
Aya:
> "I'm sure it would not make any difference. This wasn't the first attempt."
> Koishi waves as you depart, Megumu following being.
>_
-
Aya:
> "I see...I'm afraid I don't have any other ideas, then. Still, if you can, let me know if you think of any way I might be able to help."
> Look to Chimata.
> "In that case, Lady Chimata, do you wish to remain here, or would you like to travel with me, in whichever manner you prefer?"
---
Ami:
> Set out in what we think is the correct direction.
> "So, Lady Iizunamaru...I assume you are not willing to attempt to force yourself into my mouth."
-
Aya:
> "I see...I'm afraid I don't have any other ideas, then. Still, if you can, let me know if you think of any way I might be able to help."
> Look to Chimata.
> "In that case, Lady Chimata, do you wish to remain here, or would you like to travel with me, in whichever manner you prefer?"
---
Ami:
> Set out in what we think is the correct direction.
> "So, Lady Iizunamaru...I assume you are not willing to attempt to force yourself into my mouth."
Aya:
> "I'll be staying here. Do feel free to come by sometime. Maybe I'll have something else that's less valuable to trade for you."
Ami:
> "Hey, I know things don't always go your way, and sometimes it feels like it never does, but you shouldn't start hurting yourself or others because of that. We don't have to rush to find Aya, we could walk if you want to." Megumu offers.
>_
-
Aya:
> Is the portal built into a wall of the building, is it standing free with some sort of physical frame, or is it completely free-floating in space?
---
Ami:
> "That's not why I was asking, Lady Iizunamaru. I'm asking about whether you'd be willing to or not, for what you're comfortable with."
-
Aya:
> Is the portal built into a wall of the building, is it standing free with some sort of physical frame, or is it completely free-floating in space?
---
Ami:
> "That's not why I was asking, Lady Iizunamaru. I'm asking about whether you'd be willing to or not, for what you're comfortable with."
Aya:
> It's near a back wall, but it appears to be a sort of doorway standing on its own, frame and all. The only part "connected" to something is the bottom with Suzunaan's floor, though even then, it's not really connected so much as there being one small step leading up to the door, floating barely off the ground. You wouldn't even need it to step inside.
Ami:
> "Oh. Given you were knocked out when she brought you here, I thought it was something else... No, I don't think I will do that... If she's not busy, feel free to ask Aya when we see her, I guess."
>_
-
Aya:
> "I'll certainly keep you in mind. Although...shot in the dark, but would you mind if you stayed 'here'-"
> Gesture to the interior of the door dimension area.
> "-and I simply brought the whole space along with me?"
---
Ami:
> "No, that's fine. Your answer was all I needed."
-
Aya:
> "I'll certainly keep you in mind. Although...shot in the dark, but would you mind if you stayed 'here'-"
> Gesture to the interior of the door dimension area.
> "-and I simply brought the whole space along with me?"
---
Ami:
> "No, that's fine. Your answer was all I needed."
Aya:
> "... Whatever way you have for that is probably not a good idea to try..." Okina responds.
> "But it would be good if you could still move about while stuck in here, right?"
Ami:
> "Feel like Aya would decline you too?"
>_
-
Aya:
> "That's what I was thinking, yeah."
> While speaking, walk around the portal, checking it out from all sides to see if anything of interest catches our eye, before returning to the opening.
---
Ami:
> Shake our head.
> "No. If anything, I think she'd gladly do it. I was simply looking for closure."
> Sigh.
> "With your declining, I'm done asking about it. I'm not going to pursue it anymore unless someone volunteers themselves. Nothing has worked so far, and all I have to show for it are getting knocked out cold and sacrificing what little respect other people had for me. Not to mention Suzaku is now out of sorts because she tried to indulge me."
-
Aya:
> "That's what I was thinking, yeah."
> While speaking, walk around the portal, checking it out from all sides to see if anything of interest catches our eye, before returning to the opening.
---
Ami:
> Shake our head.
> "No. If anything, I think she'd gladly do it. I was simply looking for closure."
> Sigh.
> "With your declining, I'm done asking about it. I'm not going to pursue it anymore unless someone volunteers themselves. Nothing has worked so far, and all I have to show for it is getting knocked out and losing what little respect other people had for me. Not to mention Suzaku is now out of sorts because she tried to indulge me."
Aya:
> The opposite end from the opening is distorted, but appears to be similar to the frame. Otherwise, nothing is of note.
> "It's just a backdoor that leads to this land. I'm sure it'll be fine." Chimata assures.
Ami:
> "You shouldn't blame yourself for Suzaku's state. This whole issue with Gensokyo is making a lot of things weird, after all."
>_
-
Aya:
> "What say you, Lady Matara?"
---
Ami:
> Frown.
> "She was fine before I asked her to do that for me, though. And even if it wasn't my fault, all that other stuff still applies. So if you don't want to do it, I don't want to do it."
-
Aya:
> "What say you, Lady Matara?"
---
Ami:
> Frown.
> "She was fine before I asked her to do that for me, though. And even if it wasn't my fault, all that other stuff still applies. So if you don't want to do it, I don't want to do it."
Aya:
> "Aren't you the fastest in Gensokyo? Why would you need to have a quicker access to here when you're probably seconds away anywhere else. Not to mention there's nothing here that you even need, I'm sure." Okina argues.
> "Perhaps it's just for fun." Chimata chimes.
Ami:
> "Well, how "fine" was she really? I don't really remember paying too much attention to each and every tengu, but I at least don't think all of this today is out of left field..."
> "I'm pretty sure I can't. Besides, we're gonna split now that I found you." You hear a voice ahead in the tunnel you're taking.
> "Really? You don't think it'd be useful having a god helping you like this?"
> "I'm sure she has her own things to do."
>_
-
Aya:
> "I do think it would be fun, yes. f you actively don't want my company, Lady Matara, you can just say so. I'm a journalist, I get that all the time."
---
Ami:
> Do we recognize any of those voices from earlier today?
> Lower our voice a bit so as to not interrupt the conversation we're about to come across.
> "It was a noticeable shift from what I've experienced today."
-
Aya:
> "I do think it would be fun, yes. f you actively don't want my company, Lady Matara, you can just say so. I'm a journalist, I get that all the time."
---
Ami:
> Do we recognize any of those voices from earlier today?
> Lower our voice a bit so as to not interrupt the conversation we're about to come across.
> "It was a noticeable shift from what I've experienced today."
Aya:
> "You're alright. If anything, I'd rather have a bit more company, as there's not much to do when you're stuck in one place..."
> "Hey, why don't you bring that region wide meeting thing over here instead?" Rinnosuke suggests.
> "Brilliant idea." Chimata points. "Okina, you should-"
> "Already done. I think that'd be for the best. I put a backdoor on you, Aya. You should be the best to round anyone up that way. It'd be quicker than even Yukari trying the same sort of thing." Okina motions.
> "Or you could try and get any people fooled into indulging in your offer to me to get them to here manually. But if someone does notice the backdoor, that probably won't work." Chimata adjusts her top slightly in explanation.
Ami:
> Was it one you heard before? Hard to tell.
> Given they're ahead and you can see them, you guess it doesn't matter. One looks a bit like Yukari, maybe.
> "Not a final straw that broke the stack situation, either? Just out of nowhere completely?" Megumu questions.
> "By the way, you-"
> "Yeah. Doubt they're here for us though. And don't gossip, it's rude." The blonde shoves the other a bit.
> "I-I was just saying in case you were supposed to meet with someone else or something."
>_
-
Aya:
> Raise an eyebrow.
> "You mean here in the shop, where space is very limited and the proprietress is sleeping?"
---
Ami:
> Does the one that looks like Yukari look like the woman that got angry with us when we were in the outside world?
-
Aya:
> Raise an eyebrow.
> "You mean here in the shop, where space is very limited and the proprietress is sleeping?"
---
Ami:
> Does the one that looks like Yukari look like the woman that got angry with us when we were in the outside world?
Aya:
> "Of course not. Here in my land of backdoors. There's just a door here because of that Wriggle girl and the device she brought."
Ami:
> Hm... You... Was it? She doesn't seem to mind now. If anything, maybe she's looking out for you and telling her friend off? That's a bit of mixed signals if it is her...
>_
-
Aya:
> "Well, I can certainly try next time I'm in that area."
---
Ami:
> To Lady Iizunamaru, quietly: "...I'd have to think on that a bit to give you a proper answer. Still, everything else..."
> Blink at the Yukari-ish woman, slowly putting on a puzzled expression.
> "...Pardon me, Miss, but did we meet earlier somewhere else? Somewhere you did not want me to be?"
-
Aya:
> "Well, I can certainly try next time I'm in that area."
---
Ami:
> To Lady Iizunamaru, quietly: "...I'd have to think on that a bit to give you a proper answer. Still, everything else..."
> Blink at the Yukari-ish woman, slowly putting on a puzzled expression.
> "...Pardon me, Miss, but did we meet earlier somewhere else? Somewhere you did not want me to be?"
Aya:
> "Of course. I suppose that means you're busy now, then?"
Ami:
> "Hm?"
> "Oh hey, they did want you for something." The other girl steps aside.
> "Oh, right. When I was awake. So how have you three been?"
>_
-
Aya:
> Nod.
> "I just left there to try to round up some other stragglers. Well, that and get my phone back, but that seems to be a dead end at the moment. I still have a few places to check out. ...Come to think of it, can I get back to your space at any time with the door you put on me?"
---
Ami:
> "Um...that's hard to answer in my case. I'm not sure where...Tokiko? I think that was her name? Where she went. As for Suzaku, well..."
> Heft the limp body in our arms slightly for emphasis.
-
Aya:
> Nod.
> "I just left there to try to round up some other stragglers. Well, that and get my phone back, but that seems to be a dead end at the moment. I still have a few places to check out. ...Come to think of it, can I get back to your space at any time with the door you put on me?"
---
Ami:
> "Um...that's hard to answer in my case. I'm not sure where...Tokiko? I think that was her name? Where she went. As for Suzaku, well..."
> Heft the limp body in our arms slightly for emphasis.
Aya:
> "You should be able to, yes." Okina answers.
Ami:
> "All tired out, huh. At least you got out safely. Speaking of which, you don't seem too freaked out by anything going on today, Renko."
> "Well, I was on the moon and met two goddesses already, as well as being in Gensokyo right now. I'm not sure I have more to be surprised about..."
>_
-
Aya:
> "And I can then pop out anywhere else you've connected doors to? Because this is a game-changer if so."
---
Ami:
> Look to this 'Renko'.
> "On the moon? Oh, are you the friend that was missing?"
-
Aya:
> "And I can then pop out anywhere else you've connected doors to? Because this is a game-changer if so."
---
Ami:
> Look to this 'Renko'.
> "On the moon? Oh, are you the friend that was missing?"
Aya:
> "Well, you should be able to, but that'll require peeking through it to see where it's connected to, since you won't just know by yourself."
Ami:
> "Yeah, she is." The blonde answers.
> "Were you looking for me? Ah, were you helping Merry? Aww, how sweet of you to get help to find me~ I'm lucky to be so loved~" Renko hugs the blonde.
> "H-Hey." Megumu speaks up. "I mean, I'm a bit out of this loop, I hope you don't mind me being upset about such when all of you are in on it."
> "Ah, sorry. I suppose you've gotta get going somewhere, huh?"
>_
-
Aya:
> "Right. How do I go into a door on my own back, again?"
---
Ami:
> "Ah! My apologies! These are a couple of humans from the Outside World; I met one while I was there."
> Look to the humans while tilting our head in Lady Iizuamaru's direction.
> "Friends, this is Lady Megumu Iizunamaru, chieftain of the karasu tengu. No one in Gensokyo is a better information hub than her!"
-
Aya:
> "Right. How do I go into a door on my own back, again?"
---
Ami:
> "Ah! My apologies! These are a couple of humans from the Outside World; I met one while I was there."
> Look to the humans while tilting our head in Lady Iizuamaru's direction.
> "Friends, this is Lady Megumu Iizunamaru, chieftain of the karasu tengu. No one in Gensokyo is a better information hub than her!"
Aya:
> "Hm... Just try it? That ice fairy figured it out pretty quick when she noticed..."
Ami:
> "Nice to meet you." Megumu descends to stand.
> "Renko Usami. We can probably chat while we walk."
> "Maribel Hearn. So, what are you up to now?"
>_
-
Aya:
> "I'll figure it out, then. In that case, I think I'm ready to head out. Mind if I bring Wriggle and L'il Suzy with me, or do you want to keep them here so you have someone that can do stuff out here for you?"
---
Ami:
> Land as well.
> "We were trying to find Miss Aya Shameimaru. Who, come to think of it, specifically instructed us to try to ally ourselves with 'Maribel Hearn and any Usamis' when we went to your home. ...Is there more than one of you, Renko?"
-
Aya:
> "I'll figure it out, then. In that case, I think I'm ready to head out. Mind if I bring Wriggle and L'il Suzy with me, or do you want to keep them here so you have someone that can do stuff out here for you?"
---
Ami:
> Land as well.
> "We were trying to find Miss Aya Shameimaru. Who, come to think of it, specifically instructed us to try to ally ourselves with 'Maribel Hearn and any Usamis' when we went to your home. ...Is there more than one of you, Renko?"
Aya:
> "I don't know about that Wriggle girl, but I believe the other is still asleep, not to mention you'll probably get in trouble for snatching her up."
Ami:
> "Uh... Not here?"
> "Usami Sumireko. She's uh, a frequent visitor to Gensokyo, apparently. More than me."
> "Ooh. isn't she-"
> "Yes, that one. Let's... not think too hard about what might happen when you meet her. Speaking of, I remember some horned girl saying she would look for her. Think you were there, at that castle in the sky, as well." Merry looks back.
>_
-
Aya:
> "That has been considered, yes."
---
Ami:
> "Ah, I remember the girl you're talking about. I think Miss Aya called her the mom of that castle."
> "By the way would you like us to fly somewhere while carrying you? It may make for faster travel."
-
Aya:
> "That has been considered, yes."
---
Ami:
> "Ah, I remember the girl you're talking about. I think Miss Aya called her the mom of that castle."
> "By the way would you like us to fly somewhere while carrying you? It may make for faster travel."
Aya:
> "Certainly, Gensokyo's pure and honest reporter wouldn't think of doing such a thing. I'm sure we have nothing to worry about." Rinnosuke speaks up.
Ami:
> "Well, we're not also looking for Aya, so we'd end up parting ways soon anyways."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Great, thanks. Catch you all probably some time soon."
> Head back out to the front area.
---
Ami:
> "Well, we don't exactly know where she is...going with you two is probably just as likely to find her as going anywhere else."
-
Aya:
> "Great, thanks. Catch you all probably some time soon."
> Head back out to the front area.
---
Ami:
> "Well, we don't exactly know where she is...going with you two is probably just as likely to find her as going anywhere else."
Aya:
> You continue to depart.
Ami:
> "Why not just go at our pace then? If she's fast, and you're fast, you could miss each other."
>_
-
Ami:
> "Well...to be honest, I thought humans might enjoy flight. ...I'm sorry, I shouldn't have thought like that."
-
Ami:
> "Well...to be honest, I thought humans might enjoy flight. ...I'm sorry, I shouldn't have thought like that."
Ami:
> "It might be nice."
> "It wouldn't really be us flying..." Merry argues.
>_
-
Aya:
> Is Suzy still sleeping:
> Wind whisper to Wriggle: "Wanna join me on my adventures? I can offer flight if you can't at the moment."
Ami:
> "Well, yes...but you'd still get to experience the feel of the wind in your hair and the lack of ground beneath your feet."
-
Aya:
> Is Suzy still sleeping:
> Wind whisper to Wriggle: "Wanna join me on my adventures? I can offer flight if you can't at the moment."
Ami:
> "Well, yes...but you'd still get to experience the feel of the wind in your hair and the lack of ground beneath your feet."
Aya:
> Yes.
> "Hm? I can fly fine myself. And not really. I'm not that strong."
Ami:
> "Yeah..."
> "But we don't have any control over it. It'd be less than using something like a wingsuit."
> "Have you used one before?" Renko questions.
> "Not really, but I'm making a point."
> "Are you just scared?"
> "No. What's wrong with just not wanting to do something?"
> "Hm. Fair. Well, it'd be nice if we could still hurry out this cave, and I wouldn't want to leave you behind."
>_
-
Aya:
> Wind whisper to Wriggle: "Oh, strength isn't a problem. Hell, if it came to it, I can easily keep your safe from any harm."
> Pull out the Seki head, show it off to Wriggle, then deposit it all the way in again with a wink and a grin.
> "But if you can still fly, then I guess I'm not that useful to you."
---
Ami:
> "...We'll leave you two to your business, then."
-
Aya:
> Wind whisper to Wriggle: "Oh, strength isn't a problem. Hell, if it came to it, I can easily keep your safe from any harm."
> Pull out the Seki head, show it off to Wriggle, then deposit it all the way in again with a wink and a grin.
> "But if you can still fly, then I guess I'm not that useful to you."
---
Ami:
> "...We'll leave you two to your business, then."
Aya:
> "Uh, right..." Wriggle glances.
Ami:
> "Good luck finding her."
>_
-
Aya:
> "If you're sticking around here, keep Suzy safe for me. I actually really wanted to bring her along, but given the circumstances, that'd be pretty poor form."
---
Ami:
> Nod.
> "Good luck in your travels."
> Turn to our superior.
> "Shall we, Lady Iizunamaru?"
-
Aya:
> "If you're sticking around here, keep Suzy safe for me. I actually really wanted to bring her along, but given the circumstances, that'd be pretty poor form."
---
Ami:
> Nod.
> "Good luck in your travels."
> Turn to our superior.
> "Shall we, Lady Iizunamaru?"
Aya:
> "Bring her along for what?"
Ami:
> Megumu nods.
>_
-
Aya:
> "The adventure, since I have a really easy way to protect her."
---
Ami:
> "Until we meet again, ladies."
> Continue onward.
-
Aya:
> "The adventure, since I have a really easy way to protect her."
---
Ami:
> "Until we meet again, ladies."
> Continue onward.
Aya:
> "Would she even be interested? I heard she's pretty much just a bookworm."
Ami:
> You head onwards, departing from the cave before the two humans.
> The Hakurei Shrine doesn't seem that far.
>_
-
Aya:
> Wind whisper: "You might be surprised."
---
Ami:
> "My apologies for seemingly offending those humans."
-
Aya:
> Wind whisper: "You might be surprised."
---
Ami:
> "My apologies for seemingly offending those humans."
Aya:
> "Are you a friend of hers, then? I mean, it's almost morning, or should be, so you could probably wake her up."
Ami:
> "Nah, there's plenty of people scared of heights, and more that just aren't interested in flying. Maybe they'll come around to it."
>_
-
Aya:
> Wind whisper: "I'd consider myself one, yeah."
---
Ami:
> "I suppose that is true. I imagine the idea of being dropped accidentally would be particularly fearsome."
-
Aya:
> Wind whisper: "I'd consider myself one, yeah."
---
Ami:
> "I suppose that is true. I imagine the idea of being dropped accidentally would be particularly fearsome."
Aya:
> "Huh."
Ami:
> "If they're in Gensokyo, they probably aren't afraid of getting dropped. They didn't even seem afraid of any youkai from what I can tell."
>_
-
Aya:
> Frown in thought for a few moments.
> Then walk over next to Suzy, and give her a gentle nudge.
> Quietly: "Hey, kiddo."
---
Ami:
> "I think they might be here, and also not here. Like...those might be dream forms, or something, based on what I've heard about them today."
-
Aya:
> Frown in thought for a few moments.
> Then walk over next to Suzy, and give her a gentle nudge.
> Quietly: "Hey, kiddo."
---
Ami:
> "I think they might be here, and also not here. Like...those might be dream forms, or something, based on what I've heard about them today."
Aya:
> You nudge Kosuzu awake.
> Or, attempt to...
> A bit after your attempt, she does start to stir and look up sleepily.
Ami:
> "Nope, I'm actually, actually here." You hear Renko behind, though still a ways away. "You should speak quieter or not near a cave if you want to gossip."
> You think Merry says something as well, but she's taken Renko's advice...
> And now it sounds like one of them started to run.
> "What have you heard?" Megumu clears her throat, speaking quieter.
>_
-
Aya:
> Smile a bit.
> "Good morning, sunshine."
---
Ami:
> Take on a look of embarrassment.
> Quietly: "Well, for one, Miss Maribel did say she and I met met earlier 'when she was awake',, with implies she isn't right now."
-
Aya:
> Smile a bit.
> "Good morning, sunshine."
---
Ami:
> Take on a look of embarrassment.
> Quietly: "Well, for one, Miss Maribel did say she and I met met earlier 'when she was awake',, with implies she isn't right now."
Aya:
> "Mm... Oh, hey. It's Aya..." Kosuzu rubs her eyes and sits back in her chair a bit.
Ami:
> "I guess. Though what would that matter for?"
>_
-
Aya:
> "Hi. Wanna go on an adventure with me today?"
---
Ami:
> "...Come to think of it, maybe falling in a dream isn't all that bad..."
-
Aya:
> "Hi. Wanna go on an adventure with me today?"
---
Ami:
> "...Come to think of it, maybe falling in a dream isn't all that bad..."
Aya:
> Kosuzu blinks in confusion, followed by a slight yawn.
Ami:
> "What are you getting at?"
>_
-
Aya:
> How is her figure?
> "I'm traveling around Gensokyo, and could use a traveling buddy. You don't even need to worry about keeping up with me, I can just carry you with me. Like this, except not all the way."
> Take one of the books off her desk and store it in our chest.
---
Ami:
> "...I don't know. I'm sorry..."
-
Aya:
> How is her figure?
> "I'm traveling around Gensokyo, and could use a traveling buddy. You don't even need to worry about keeping up with me, I can just carry you with me. Like this, except not all the way."
> Take one of the books off her desk and store it in our chest.
---
Ami:
> "...I don't know. I'm sorry..."
Aya:
> You store one of her store's books, using the chance to get a quick glance over her.
> Her hair seems just a tad longer, both the free hair and the ones caught in tails. Maybe that's just you not seeing her in a bit. There's not much else new about her to write home otherwise. You can't tell if she's taller than before either.
> Kosuzu looks to the side, then puts on a thoughtful expression...
> "I can't. I'm still busy here." Kosuzu explains. "Skipping out in this would get me in some annoying trouble."
> "Is that why you slept so long? I thought you were just not a morning person or something." Wriggle comments.
Ami:
> You can see the shrine just ahead.
> You can hear someone shouting far behind you though.
>_
-
Aya:
> Put on a thoughtful look for a moment.
> "...Alright. I suppose it is true that you have a stationary business to run. But...would you mind standing up for a moment?"
> If she does indeed stand, take another glance over her, to see how much she's changed. Maybe the moon alterations, or whatever these are, got to her too...
---
Ami:
> "Huh?"
> Slow down and listen to what's being shouted.
-
Aya:
> Put on a thoughtful look for a moment.
> "...Alright. I suppose it is true that you have a stationary business to run. But...would you mind standing up for a moment?"
> If she does indeed stand, take another glance over her, to see how much she's changed. Maybe the moon alterations, or whatever these are, got to her too...
---
Ami:
> "Huh?"
> Slow down and listen to what's being shouted.
Aya:
> "That I could probably skip out on for a bit, but I was asked to do something else, and they'll definitely know if I try to bail for that."
> Kosuzu stands up and stretches.
> ...Seems the same height as she always has been. And pretty much everything else.
Ami:
> You slow a bit and listen in.
> It takes a bit, but it sounds like Renko trying to tell you something. Though, sounds like she's out of breath.
> Though you soon see such as a hole opens up in front of you, with the two coming out of it.
> "Wait, you... Could've just done that in the first place?" Renko questions.
> "Yeah, you only said what you wanted when we were in the middle of running." Merry responds.
> "Hah... fair. Can you portal some water here?"
> Merry glances at Renko...
> "Alright..." Renko finally starts to address the two of you.
>_
-
Aya:
> So short and slim, then?
> "Oh, I wouldn't want to get in the way of that."
> Wind whisper in Kosuzu's ear: "Mind telling me about it in private?"
---
Ami:
> "Um, hello again. Can we help you with something?"
-
Aya:
> So short and slim, then?
> "Oh, I wouldn't want to get in the way of that."
> Wind whisper in Kosuzu's ear: "Mind telling me about it in private?"
---
Ami:
> "Um, hello again. Can we help you with something?"
Aya:
> Pretty much.
> "I shouldn't talk about it." Kosuzu speaks.
Ami:
> "Aya's in this uh...-"
> "This place." Merry gestures, pointing towards a new, small portal in the ground.
> You can see the human village below.
> "I was gonna say it. I'm the one that found out."
> "I was letting you catch your breath. And it was me that let you see the moon."
> "Ah, we can find that horned woman or Sumireko with this, right?" Renko questions.
> "Why are you asking me? It's your specialty."
> Megumu seems a bit confused.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Ah. I was going to offer to help, but if it's a private matter..."
---
Ami:
> Blink.
> "...Thank you! We owe you one. But how did you two find her and, uh, do this?"
-
Aya:
> "Ah. I was going to offer to help, but if it's a private matter..."
---
Ami:
> Blink.
> "...Thank you! We owe you one. But how did you two find her and, uh, do this?"
Aya:
> "Sorry..."
> A brief glint of light catches your eye somewhere behind Kosuzu. Though not to the backdoor, you think.
Ami:
> "I can tell where something is using the moon. It's almost impossible for me to get lost at night. Uh, unless I can't see it, I suppose." Renko explains.
> "Seems she's been getting better with it." Merry adds.
> "And you?" Megumu questions. "Those openings..."
> "Also getting better."
> Megumu squints.
>_
-
Aya:
> !
> Moving our head as little as possible, focus our visual attention on whatever just shined.
---
Ami:
> "Can we simply go through that hole, then?"
-
Aya:
> !
> Moving our head as little as possible, focus our visual attention on whatever just shined.
---
Ami:
> "Can we simply go through that hole, then?"
Aya
> It seems to just be Wriggle. Probably just messing with you.
> "Make sure to return the book before you leave, too." Kosuzu speaks up.
Ami:
> "Probably."
> "Probably?" Renko questions.
> "I mean we went through two just alright. It's probably fine."
> "Prob-"
> "Yes! It is fine. Shaddup."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Of course."
> Give 'Suzy a wink and a grin.
> "You sure you don't want to retrieve it yourself, though?"
---
Ami:
> "Um, okay! Lady Iizuamaru, shall we?"
-
Aya:
> "Of course."
> Give 'Suzy a wink and a grin.
> "You sure you don't want to retrieve it yourself, though?"
---
Ami:
> "Um, okay! Lady Iizuamaru, shall we?"
Aya:
> Kosuzu chuckles in embarrassment.
> "Hehe, I uh..." She clears her throat. "I shouldn't, the book could get damaged or something since I don't know how to handle it with bringing it out from there."
Ami:
> "I'll go first." Megumu floats ahead and descends into the hole...
> She looks around, and moves out of the way, looking back up through it.
> "See you two later, then. For real this time." Merry speaks.
>_
-
Aya:
> Does she look flustered, like the question was tempting, or uncomfortable, like the question was off-putting?
> If she looks flustered, lean forward toward her so our chest is within easy reach.
> "Oh, that's no worry at all. You can simply reach in, grab it, and pull it back out."
---
Ami:
> "Farewell! And thank you again!"
> Hop into the hole, making sure to aim so that we don't crash into Lady Iizunamaru.
-
Aya:
> Does she look flustered, like the question was tempting, or uncomfortable, like the question was off-putting?
> If she looks flustered, lean forward toward her so our chest is within easy reach.
> "Oh, that's no worry at all. You can simply reach in, grab it, and pull it back out."
---
Ami:
> "Farewell! And thank you again!"
> Hop into the hole, making sure to aim so that we don't crash into Lady Iizunamaru.
Aya:
> The former. Though for some reason, she's gotten a bit of demeaner back.
> You lean in a bit.
> "Can you take responsibility if it gets damaged?"
Ami:
> You head in, getting through to the village like it was just a plain doorway...
> "So... Where in here is she? Should we just look out for her or call out for her? I don't really have any guesses as to where she could be in this village." Megumu scratches her head.
>_
-
Aya:
> How does Wriggle seem to be handling this?
> "Of course. As long as you don't, like, open it on its way out, you should be just fine."
> If Kosuzu does indeed reach to retrieve the book, be prepared to catch it in the even she drops it on its way out.
---
Ami:
> "Maybe one of us checks the streets from above while the other checks inside windows?"
-
Aya:
> How does Wriggle seem to be handling this?
> "Of course. As long as you don't, like, open it on its way out, you should be just fine."
> If Kosuzu does indeed reach to retrieve the book, be prepared to catch it in the even she drops it on its way out.
---
Ami:
> "Maybe one of us checks the streets from above while the other checks inside windows?"
Aya:
> She seems to be paying no attention. Has she given up on getting your attention?
> "Right, I wouldn't want to damage my own books." Kosuzu nods, reaching in...
Ami:
> "Right. We should be able to notice if she flies off or not while also searching for her. Then who's doing which?"
>_
-
Aya:
> "Lean in as far as you need if you can't find it."
---
Ami:
> "I will do whichever you feel is better for me to do, Lady Iizunamaru."
-
Aya:
> "Lean in as far as you need if you can't find it."
---
Ami:
> "I will do whichever you feel is better for me to do, Lady Iizunamaru."
Aya:
> Kosuzu shifts her arm a bit more, before... pulling it with the book out.
> "I'm sure that would've been easier if you had done it yourself..." Kosuzu sighs, as if that tired her out.
Ami:
> "I don't exactly keep watch of everything you do. You'll know which you'd do better than I would."
> Megumu sighs.
> "But you'll probably argue with me on this. I guess I'll stay up here and keep a lookout."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Of course, but where's the fun in that? Good luck with your thingy, kiddo."
> Exit the shop.
---
Ami:
> "Alright. I'll do my best to search on the ground. Best of luck to both of us."
> Fly down to the streets and begin exploring, looking for any sign of Miss Aya or anything else interesting.
-
Aya:
> "Of course, but where's the fun in that? Good luck with your thingy, kiddo."
> Exit the shop.
---
Ami:
> "Alright. I'll do my best to search on the ground. Best of luck to both of us."
> Fly down to the streets and begin exploring, looking for any sign of Miss Aya or anything else interesting.
Aya:
> You depart.
Ami:
> You start do-
> "Hang on, I think I see her already." Megumu interrupts, pointing down to one of the buildings.
> You don't-
> No wait, there she is. Sticks out like a sore thumb, even this far away in the air...
>_
-
Aya:
> Have a quick look around for anything notable.
Ami:
> "Aha!"
> Swoop down to Miss Aya before she gets away.
-
Aya:
> Have a quick look around for anything notable.
Ami:
> "Aha!"
> Swoop down to Miss Aya before she gets away.
Aya:
> There doesn't appear to be any-
> You're suddenly interrupted by Ami suddenly crashing into you. Or well, almost crashing into you, with Suzaku.
Ami:
> "nt... Swing me around like a weapon..." Suzaku waves a hand towards you and rubs her eye as you halt to a stop next to Aya.
> Megumu is following down slower.
>_
>_
-
Ami:
> "Miss Aya!"
Aya:
> "Whoa! Oh hey, you two, welcome back!"
> Glance down at Suzaku in Ami's arms.
> "Here, let me take care of that for both of you."
> Gently take Suzaku from Ami, storing her in our chest once we have her. If she seems to become conscious during this process, leave her head sticking out.
Ami:
> Let Miss Aya take Suzaku.
-
Ami:
> "Miss Aya!"
Aya:
> "Whoa! Oh hey, you two, welcome back!"
> Glance down at Suzaku in Ami's arms.
> "Here, let me take care of that for both of you."
> Gently take Suzaku from Ami, storing her in our chest once we have her. If she seems to become conscious during this process, leave her head sticking out.
Ami:
> Let Miss Aya take Suzaku.
Aya:
> You take the tired bird.
> "Ah, better..." She responds.
>_
-
Aya:
> Is anyone else around?
> Smile a bit.
> "Get yourself some rest, I'm sure you've earned it."
> Gently pat Suzaku's head, then gently push her the rest of the way in.
> Then look back up at Ami.
> "So, see anything good on your grand adventure?"
Ami:
> Frown a bit.
> "Nothing good enough to make up for me getting brain damage."
Aya:
> Blink.
> "...Uh. Do, uh, do you need me to take you to see a doctor?"
-
Aya:
> Is anyone else around?
> Smile a bit.
> "Get yourself some rest, I'm sure you've earned."
> Gently pat Suzaku's head, then gently push her the rest of the way in.
> Then look back up at Ami.
> "So, see anything good on your grand adventure?"
Ami:
> Frown a bit.
> "Nothing good enough to make up for me getting brain damage."
Aya:
> Blink.
> "...Uh. Do, uh, do you need me to take you to see a doctor?"
Aya:
> Boss has made her way down to the two, or three, of you.
> You push Suzaku the rest of the way in.
> "We met someone that can open portals, and another who knew where you were. Both likely humans. Also, the owner of the place the Tengu are staying at said something about these two's minds." Megumu explains.
>_
-
Ami:
> "I think I'm okay now. Memories have largely returned, and I've largely purged myself of any silly ideas my newly-memoriless self had in the immediate aftermath. I think. ...I hope."
Aya:
> To Boss: "A human that can open portals and knows who I am? ...I wonder if that's one of the Lady Yakumo clones that's been running around lately."
Ami:
> "She did look similar, yes."
Aya:
> "As for the Komeijis, well, I'd trust a Komeiji's word about the working of brains over most other people I know exist."
> Turn to Ami with a grin.
> "So what kinds of silly ideas did you get up to? Anything good?"
Ami:
> Frown without responding.
-
Ami:
> "I think I'm okay now. Memories have largely returned, and I've largely purged myself of any silly ideas my newly-memoriless self had in the immediate aftermath. I think. ...I hope."
Aya:
> To Boss: "A human that can open portals and knows who I am? ...I wonder if that's one of the Lady Yakumo clones that's been running around lately."
Ami:
> "She did look similar, yes."
Aya:
> "As for the Komeijis, well, I'd trust a Komeiji's word about the working of brains over most other people I know exist."
> Turn to Ami with a grin.
> "So what kinds of silly ideas did you get up to? Anything good?"
Ami:
> Frown without responding.
Aya:
> "Lets say I've been a stick in the mud to them, I guess." Megumu shrugs. "What's been happening on your end?"
> You think you can actually spot a gap in the sky past the two...
>_
-
Aya:
> Point up at the gap.
> "Well, Boss, that has, for one."
Ami:
> Turn to look where Miss Aya is pointing.
-
Aya:
> Point up at the gap.
> "Well, Boss, that has, for one."
Ami:
> Turn to look where Miss Aya is pointing.
Aya:
> You all look towards it... You think you can see Yukari, or maybe Merry, on the other end.
> "That's where we came out of. We were just at the Hakurei Shrine."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh. Huh, I wonder why they haven't closed it yet. Do they want to come down here, but don't want to fall?"
Ami:
> "Probably not. They said they had somewhere else to go. I offered to carry them, but one of them was pretty against the idea."
Aya:
> "Huh. Well then."
> Wave with a smile at the portal.
> Send a wind message to the portal, in a normal speaking voice: "Hi ladies! You want to join us, or are you in a hurry to somewhere else?"
> Then give Boss a wind order to give us a hug from whichever direction she is currently at relative to us (e.g. side, behind, etc).
-
Aya:
> "Oh. Huh, I wonder why they haven't closed it yet. Do they want to come down here, but don't want to fall?"
Ami:
> "Probably not. They said they had somewhere else to go. I offered to carry them, but one of them was pretty against the idea."
Aya:
> "Huh. Well then."
> Wave with a smile at the portal.
> Send a wind message to the portal, in a normal speaking voice: "Hi ladies! You want to join us, or are you in a hurry to somewhere else?"
> Then give Boss a wind order to give us a hug from whichever direction she is currently at relative to us (e.g. side, behind, etc).
Aya:
> The gap closes...
> "We were going to check in with that horned girl, to see if she found Sumireko yet." You hear Merry behind you.
> It looks like Megumu at least hesitates. Probably due to Ami being in the way of you and her.
> "And aside from that? I mean, you look like you've got something on your back, besides your wings." Megumu points out.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh, actually, if you're headed that way, cos you do me a favor and see if Utsuho Reiuzi is still with her? Big bird, long hair, cape, stone leg, big stick for an arm. You'll know her if you see her. If she's not busy, I'd like her back in my company."
Ami:
> Have a look at Miss Aya's back for whatever Lady Iizunamaru found.
-
Aya:
> "Oh, actually, if you're headed that way, cos you do me a favor and see if Utsuho Reiuzi is still with her? Big bird, long hair, cape, stone leg, big stick for an arm. You'll know her if you see her. If she's not busy, I'd like her back in my company."
Aya:
> "Renko, if you would?"
> "Sure you're not getting tired of doing this so many times?"
> "It's only been a few, and you've been doing your thing more, probably."
> "It's just looking at the moon. I'm not gonna go crazy or anything."
> "Ah right, we should find a good place to drop off that god. Actually, does it have a name?"
> "Oh, I think both her and Seja are at the same place. And I don't remember if I got the god's name."
Ami:
> It looks like a small door or something...
>_
-
Aya:
> "If you're handing out gods, I'll take them. From what I've learned, they can use all the help they can get right about now."
Ami:
> Frown.
> "Why do you have a door on you?"
Aya:
> "Favor to a damsel in distress. You should stick your head in that door and have a look around, Boss, your god girlfriend is in there somewhere."
-
Aya:
> "If you're handing out gods, I'll take them. From what I've learned, they can use all the help they can get right about now."
Ami:
> Frown.
> "Why do you have door on you?"
Aya:
> "Favor to a damsel in distress. You should stick your head in that door and have a look around, Boss, your god girlfriend is in there somewhere."
Aya:
> "I don't have a girlfriend, so I don't know what you're talking about." Megumu crosses her arms.
> "Yeah, hand someone a god, that sounds like a good idea. Let's just get going." Merry states.
> "She calls herself-"
> The gap closes as the two continue their conversation.
>_
-
Ami:
> Try to see what's through the door.
Aya:
> "You should work on that, then. The sooner you hook up with Lady Tenkyuu, the faster you don't have to deal with me doing things to you."
> Smile.
> "Unless you don't want a god girlfriend because you're saving yourself for me? Aww, you're so sweet, Boss."
> Zip over and plant a light kiss on Boss's cheek.
-
Ami:
> Try to see what's through the door.
Aya:
> "You should work on that, then. The sooner you hook up with Lady Tenkyuu, the faster you don't have to deal with me doing things to you."
> Smile.
> "Unless you don't want a god girlfriend because you're saving yourself for me? Aww, you're so sweet, Boss."
> Zip over and plant a light kiss on Boss's cheek.
Ami:
> There appears to be quite a few doors inside... you can see something further in, but not know what it is from here.
Aya:
> You're rudely beaten to the punch, or at least blocked off, by Boss's little fox...
> "Oh my? I appreciate the gesture, Aya, but I serve miss Iizunamaru." She responds to your misplaced kiss. "And I hate to interrupt you explaining your feelings, but there seems to be something interesting in this place."
> The... book store?" Megumu questions, looking to there.
>_
-
Ami:
> Huh...
> ...but if there's something worth investigating in this bookstore, we should focus on that. We can ask about whatever's going on in there later.
> ...Wait, have we seen this fox before? Do we know who this is, pledging their loyalty to Lady Iizunamaru so brazenly?
Aya:
> Try shifting around and grabbing Tsukasa in a headlock.
> Add just a tinge of annoyance to our otherwise cheery tone.
> "And what might that 'something' be, my dear kuda-gitsune? I thought I saw something in there earlier, but I figured it was just one of the people in there doing something to occupy herself."
-
Ami:
> Huh...
> ...but if there's something worth investigating in this bookstore, we should focus on that. We can ask about whatever's going on in there later.
> ...Wait, have we seen this fox before? Do we know who this is, pledging their loyalty to Lady Iizunamaru so brazenly?
Aya:
> Try shifting around and grabbing Tsukasa in a headlock.
> Add just a tinge of annoyance to our otherwise cheery tone.
> "And what might that 'something' be, my dear kuda-gitsune? I thought I saw something in there earlier, but I figured it was just one of the people in there doing something to occupy herself."
Ami:
> You don't recall her...
Aya:
> You get a good hold of the fox.
> "Just someone whispering sweet promises to another." She claims.
> "Sounds vaguely familiar..." Megumu speaks.
> "Well, they're being a bit more intrusive than I'd be. I can respect boundaries, after all."
> "And you're doing that by not getting involved in their business?"
> "I thought miss Shameimaru here might've been tricked, given it looks like she just came from in there."
>_
-
Aya:
> Frown.
> Gently let the fox go.
> "I was willing to let it go out of respect for my little buddy, but something odd was going on in there. If you've got an idea of what it is, let's see if we can do something about it."
> Head back inside Suzunaan.
Ami:
> Oop! Follow along behind Miss Aya into the bookstore!
-
Aya:
> Frown.
> Gently let the fox go.
> "I was willing to let it go out of respect for my little buddy, but something odd was going on in there. If you've got an idea of what it is, let's see if we can do something about it."
> Head back inside Suzunaan.
Ami:
> Oop! Follow along behind Miss Aya into the bookstore!
Aya:
> Megumu follows you, alongside the others.
> "Ah? Back already?"
>_
-
Aya:
> Nod.
> Sense for any strange air flows in the room.
Ami:
> Have a curious look around.
-
Aya:
> Nod.
> Sense for any strange air flows in the room.
Ami:
> Have a curious look around.
Aya:
> You note nothing abnormal, aside from Okina's hub.
Ami:
> This place seems to house plenty of books. There's something further in the back. Other than your group, there are two other people you can see in this building.
>_
-
Aya:
> Give Tsukasa a questioning look.
-
Aya:
> Give Tsukasa a questioning look.
Aya:
> "Friends of yours?" Kosuzu questions.
> "Did you forget something?" Wriggle asks, arms crossed.
>_
-
Aya:
> To Wriggle: "Sort of. That momentary shining behind Kosuzu earlier - was that really you?"
-
Aya:
> To Wriggle: "Sort of. That momentary shining behind Kosuzu earlier - was that really you?"
Aya:
> "Huh?" Kosuzu looks over towards Wriggle.
> "I didn't see anything like that." She frowns. "Maybe you got your eyes on a book you didn't know you wanted."
> "Oh, that could be possible." Kosuzu looks behind herself.
> Wriggle sighs, starting for Okina's place.
>_
-
Aya:
> Look back at Tsukasa.
> "Okay, what exactly are you sensing here?"
-
Aya:
> Look back at Tsukasa.
> "Okay, what exactly are you sensing here?"
Aya:
> "Is something going on?" Kosuzu questions.
> "I do wish you'd at least have some sense of secrecy instead of laying everything bare." Tsukasa sighs. "Why not just outright shout that we're investigating something?"
> "Is this about the thing I said I wouldn't talk about?" Kosuzu asks.
> "I'm sorry, but I don't think we've really met before, so I wouldn't know if you weren't willing to say certain things. Have I spoken out of line yet?" Tsukasa holds her mouth.
> "No, no, you're fine."
>_
-
Aya:
> Sigh.
> Wind whisper to Tsukasa: "Look, I'm sorry, but you haven't really given me anything to work with, and I'm not finding anything fumbling around in the dark."
-
Aya:
> Sigh.
> Wind whisper to Tsukasa: "Look, I'm sorry, but you haven't really given me anything to work with, and I'm not finding anything fumbling around in the dark."
Aya:
> Tsukasa walks over to you.
> "She's the one. Not entirely sure all of it, but someone wants her to be careful not to let anyone know they're in communications with her. Obviously somethings going on past that."
> "So you can freely read books here?" Megumu questions.
> "Not exactly..." Kosuzu responds.
> "Do you pay to read here then?"
>_
-
Aya:
> Wind whisper to Tsukasa: "Is the insect youkai in on it?"
> If Tsukasa confirms Wriggle is in on it, give Ami a wind order to follow Wriggle.
-
Aya:
> Wind whisper to Tsukasa: "Is the insect youkai in on it?"
> If Tsukasa confirms Wriggle is in on it, give Ami a wind order to follow Wriggle.
Aya:
> "I don't think so. I can't tell yet." Tsukasa whispers in response.
> "You use money to rent books, and then you can read them as much as you like until the day you return them."
> "Huh."
>_
-
Aya:
> Wind whisper to Tsukasa: "Hmm. Well, if it matters, my friend here told me she was asked to do something and that she can't skip out by leaving the store. I asked her if I could help and she said she couldn't talk about it. She was also really worried about possibly damaging a book of hers when I told her she could retrieve it from my chest where I had stored it, which made very little sense to me at the time."
-
Aya:
> Wind whisper to Tsukasa: "Hmm. Well, if it matters, my friend here told me she was asked to do something and that she can't skip out by leaving the store. I asked her if I could help and she said she couldn't talk about it. She was also really worried about possibly damaging a book of hers when I told her she could retrieve it from my chest where I had stored it, which made very little sense to me at the time."
Aya:
> "Hm. Not sure any of that helps."
> You see Wriggle return from Okina's place.
> "Kosuzu." She clears her throat. "I know what you have going on. My friends are everywhere, thus so, are my eyes and ears."
> Kosuzu looks confused and clueless.
> "Well, miss Okina suggested I be direct with it for your sake, about the friend you've got hiding around the village. Are you sure he's a friend?"
> Kosuzu seems to show a hint of realization, though sighs.
> "I'm perfectly capable of handling myself, and I can get out of danger if it shows up. There are plenty of books here that I could even make use of for such. If you're worrying about me, you don't have to. I'm not some kid." Kosuzu crosses her arms.
> "...Well, I think it is a guy, but how did she get that before I did?" Tsukasa questions to herself.
>_
-
Aya:
> Wind whisper to Tsukasa: "Wriggle has a lot of friends in low places."
-
Aya:
> Wind whisper to Tsukasa: "Wriggle has a lot of friends in low places."
Aya:
> "Uh huh..."
>_
-
Aya:
> Frown a little sadly as Kosuzu.
> Wind whisper to Kosuzu: "I don't worry about you because I think you're a kid, I worry about you because I consider you a friend."
-
Aya:
> Frown a little sadly as Kosuzu.
> Wind whisper to Kosuzu: "I don't worry about you because I think you're a kid, I worry about you because I consider you a friend."
Aya:
> "I'm fine, seriously. And to prove it to you, I'll even explain what's going on." Kosuzu boasts. "I've been..." She pauses, as if choosing her words carefully. "Able to communicate with a recently reborn youkai. No, this doesn't mean I'm planning anything stupid, not big or small. It's just like me talking to you, but not really face to face."
> "Then why did you say you're still busy with something, and that skipping out on it would get you in some annoying trouble?" Wriggle raises an eyebrow. "That's not the kind of thing that would happen from just having to stop talking to someone for a bit."
>_
-
Aya:
> Adopt a thinking expression.
> "...Ami."
Ami:
> Snap back to attention from whatever we were doing.
> "H-huh? Yes, Miss Aya!"
> Hurry over, if we're not in close proximity already.
Aya:
> If we have our note-taking equipment, give it to Ami. (If we don't, then she must have it, in which case we're already all set.)
> "It's note-taking time."
Ami:
> If the equipment is offered, take it. If we already have it, get it out and ready.
Aya:
> Look back to Kosuzu with a smile and a slightly gentler tone.
> "A reborn youkai's a pretty newsworthy thing, sport. Anything you're willing to tell me about them?"
-
Aya:
> Adopt a thinking expression.
> "...Ami."
Ami:
> Snap back to attention from whatever we were doing.
> "H-huh? Yes, Miss Aya!"
> Hurry over, if we're not in close proximity already.
Aya:
> If we have our note-taking equipment, give it to Ami. (If we don't, then she must have it, in which case we're already all set.)
> "It's note-taking time."
Ami:
> If the equipment is offered, take it. If we already have it, get it out and ready.
Aya:
> Look back to Kosuzu with a smile and a slightly gentler tone.
> "A reborn youkai's a pretty newsworthy thing, sport. Anything you're willing to tell me about them?"
Aya:
> "This isn't something I'm willing to make news..." Kosuzu explains. "Not yet at least." She mumbles.
> "So this event of yours, is it dangerous?" Wriggle asks. "Not to you of course, but others if they got involved.
> "...No." Kosuzu answers after a moment of thought. "But there are some people who would cause a big problem if they knew."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Did this begin after the moon flashed and things started getting weird?"
-
Aya:
> "Did this begin after the moon flashed and things started getting weird?"
Aya:
> "Hm, I guess so."
>_
-
Ami:
> Write: "Recently reborn youkai:
- Not dangerous (claimed)
- Other people could cause big trouble?
- Appeared about during The Great Happening"
Aya:
> "Figured. Does your new friend have a name?"
-
Ami:
> Write: "Recently reborn youkai:
- Not dangerous (claimed)
- Other people could cause big trouble?
- Appeared about during The Great Happening"
Aya:
> "Figured. Does your new friend have a name?"
Aya:
> "No, not yet. There's more important things first." Kosuzu answers.
>_
-
Aya:
> Frown.
> "What's more important than one's own identity?"
-
Aya:
> Frown.
> "What's more important than one's own identity?"
Aya:
> "I dunno, making sure you can actually exist?"
>_
-
Aya:
> "Oh, I didn't realize that was an issue. Is there anything we can do to help?"
-
Aya:
> "Oh, I didn't realize that was an issue. Is there anything we can do to help?"
Aya:
> "Are any of you experts in magic books, at least?"
> Megumu shakes her head.
>_
-
Aya:
> "I'm not, but I know someone who is, someone who would probably not take too much convincing to bring them here."
-
Aya:
> "I'm not, but I know someone who is, someone who would probably not take too much convincing to bring them here."
Aya:
> "Maybe they can help, then. We'll see."
>_
-
Ami:
> Write: "- No name (yet)
- Existence tenuous
- Magic books related somehow?"
Aya:
> Was Patchouli part of the Misty Lake crowd?
> "May I bring her here?"
-
Ami:
> Write: "- No name (yet)
- Existence tenuous
- Magic books related somehow?"
Aya:
> Was Patchouli part of the Misty Lake crowd?
> "May I bring her here?"
Aya:
> You believe she was in Sekibanki's vehicle.
> "Sure."
>_
-
Aya:
> Nod.
> "Thanks."
> Look over to Boss.
> "I assume you wanna come with, Boss?"
-
Aya:
> Nod.
> "Thanks."
> Look over to Boss.
> "I assume you wanna come with, Boss?"
Aya:
> "Well we did come here in search of you, so why not?" Megumu responds.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Alright. Let's go. Ami, you too."
> Exit the shop.
Ami:
> Pocket our writing stuff.
> Give a bow to the redhead human.
> "Thank you for having us, miss."
> Exit the shop as well.
-
Aya:
> "Alright. Let's go. Ami, you too."
> Exit the shop.
Ami:
> Pocket our writing stuff.
> Give a bow to the redhead human.
> "Thank you for having us, miss."
> Exit the shop as well.
Aya:
> You depart the shop, once again, with your group, while Kosuzu returns to a book.
>_
-
Aya:
> Look to Megumu.
> "I trust you can keep up. Or would you like to ride Shameimaru Airlines like Suzaku is? I don't think you have yet."
-
Aya:
> Look to Megumu.
> "I trust you can keep up. Or would you like to ride Shameimaru Airlines like Suzaku is? I don't think you have yet."
Aya:
> "We won't fall far behind."
>_
-
Aya:
> "Alright."
> Give her a wink and a grin.
> "Some other time, then."
> Scoop Ami up in our arms.
> "We're headed back to the lake by the manor, where everyone else is."
Ami:
> Look a little shocked, but let this happen.
-
Aya:
> "Alright."
> Give her a wink and a grin.
> "Some other time, then."
> Scoop Ami up in our arms.
> "We're headed back to the lake by the manor, where everyone else is."
Ami:
> Look a little shocked, but let this happen.
Aya:
> You scoop Ami up.
> Looks like Tsukasa already vanished again... You suppose Megumu's all ready, then.
>_
-
Aya:
> Take flight and speed our way back to Misty Lake.
> Along the way: "So you never did tell me what kinds of silly ideas you got up to, Ami."
Ami:
> Look away, uncertain.
> "...I don't really want to go into the details of how one thing led to another, but...for a bit, I hyper-fixated on trying to swallow things, like you can."
Aya:
> "...Huh. Well, far be it from me to judge. ...Did you succeed?"
Ami:
> Shake our head.
> "Suzaku and I tried. She ended up accidentally kicking me in the head and knocking me out instead. I think it knocked her out of sorts too, she's been a little off ever since."
-
Aya:
> Take flight and speed our way back to Misty Lake.
> Along the way: "So you never did tell me what kinds of silly ideas you got up to, Ami."
Ami:
> Look away, uncertain.
> "...I don't really want to go into the details of how one thing led to another, but...for a bit, I hyper-fixated on trying to swallow things, like you can."
Aya:
> "...Huh. Well, far be it from me to judge. ...Did you succeed?"
Ami:
> Shake our head.
> "Suzaku and I tried. She ended up accidentally kicking me in the head and knocking me out instead. I think it knocked her out of sorts too, she's been a little off ever since."
Aya:
> You take flight and start back towards the lake.
> Megumu seems to be keeping up behind you well.
>_
-
Aya:
> "Hmm. Maybe you need a slightly more delicate touch. Here, try to hold still, and keep your mouth open."
> Shift our hold on Ami around and, to free our hands, store the lower two-thirds of her body in our chest. Her own and everything above it should still be visible, and she should be facing us.
Ami:
> "Uh...okay..."
> Hold our mouth open.
Aya:
> Aiming carefully so we don't punch her in the teeth or elsewhere in the face, guide our hand into Ami's mouth. If we can get it in, push it and our arm in as far as we can until it feels like we might be damaging her.
-
Aya:
> "Hmm. Maybe you need a slightly more delicate touch. Here, try to hold still, and keep your mouth open."
> Shift our hold on Ami around and, to free our hands, store the lower two-thirds of her body in our chest. Her own and everything above it should still be visible, and she should be facing us.
Ami:
> "Uh...okay..."
> Hold our mouth open.
Aya:
> Aiming carefully so we don't punch her in the teeth or elsewhere in the face, guide our hand into Ami's mouth. If we can get it in, push it and our arm in as far as we can until it feels like we might be damaging her.
Aya:
> You get the both of you ready, slowing down your flight a bit so you can do this more stably.
Ami:
> If anyone can do it, surely it's Aya. If she can't, you wonder if it's just a bust.
Aya:
> You carefully move your arm, seeming like everything is fine so far...
> And although there aren't any protests, you seem to reach your limit. Just most of your arm... almost but not quite at the elbow. You might also be at her limit, aside from your own arm not being able to turn further like this.
> "I doubt that's really safe to do while flying, but I'm sure you can handle yourself." Megumu comments, passing you along. "Be careful."
>_
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Ami:
> How does this feel?
Aya:
> "Hmm. Not much, but it's something. This is also a pretty awkward position. We might be able to go further when we're not like this."
> Pull our arm out, and then pull Ami all the way out of our chest and hold her in the carry again, returning to our original flying speed.
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Ami:
> How does this feel?
Aya:
> "Hmm. Not much, but it's something. This is also a pretty awkward position. We might be able to go further when we're not like this."
> Pull our arm out, and then pull Ami all the way out of our chest and hold her in the carry again, returning to our original flying speed.
Ami:
> A bit tough on your body, but you think you just need to get used to it. Doesn't feel like there's much more room, however.
Aya:
> You carefully return to your normal flight pattern, picking back up in speed.
> You can already see the group and the lake. Megumu is starting to descend.
>_
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Aya:
> Begin descending toward the group as well. Aim specifically for the SDM crew if we can see them.
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Aya:
> Begin descending toward the group as well. Aim specifically for the SDM crew if we can see them.
Aya:
> You follow suit, though towards the mansion crew.
> Part of the group appears to be playing cards.
>_
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Aya:
> Slow our arrival, then, and land nearby but not right at them so that we don't blow all their cards away.
> Once we land, set Ami down on her own two feet, and walk toward them.
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Aya:
> Slow our arrival, then, and land nearby but not right at them so that we don't blow all their cards away.
> Once we land, set Ami down on her own two feet, and walk toward them.
Aya:
> You land carefully.
> "I see you made contact with Okina, at least." Reimu comments, not among the card group.
>_
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Ami:
> Follow along behind Aya to make sure we don't get left behind.
Aya:
> "I did. She actually floated the idea of moving this meeting to her space, if folks are okay with that."
> "I haven't gone everywhere I want to go yet, though. What little of the Human Village I saw looked okay, but Suzunaan is in need of an expert on magic books."
> Grin in Patchouli's direction.
> "And I can think of at least one that's very conveniently here, if she's so inclined to investigate."
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Ami:
> Follow along behind Aya to make sure we don't get left behind.
Aya:
> "I did. She actually floated the idea of moving this meeting to her space, if folks are okay with that."
> "I haven't gone everywhere I want to go yet, though. What little of the Human Village I saw looked okay, but Suzunaan is in need of an expert on magic books."
> Grin in Patchouli's direction.
> "And I can think of at least one that's very conveniently here, if she's so inclined to investigate."
Aya:
> Patchy doesn't seem to notice...
> "I suppose that's a place people can get to easier." Reimu acknowledges.
> "Hm? We moving?" Marisa questions.
>_
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Aya:
> "If that's what folks want."
> Make our way over to Patchouli.
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Aya:
> "If that's what folks want."
> Make our way over to Patchouli.
Aya:
> She still seems absorbed...
> "Patchouli-"
> "Hang on, I'll pick one now." Patchouli interrupts Alice... still hesitating to pick a card.
> "I guess you should just speak over her."
>_
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Aya:
> "It's fine, it's not an emergency."
> Wait for Patchouli to pick a card.
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Aya:
> "It's fine, it's not an emergency."
> Wait for Patchouli to pick a card.
Aya:
> You wait...
> Patchouli finally sets a card down.
> "And done." Alice lays down her last, causing Patchouli to click her tongue.
> "Alright, what do you want?" Patchy questions, dissatisfied.
>_
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Aya:
> "The magic book store in the Human Village needs a magic book expert to help with something. I'm probably not allowed to say anything more than that, given how hard I had to pull her teeth to even get that much information."
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Aya:
> "The magic book store in the Human Village needs a magic book expert to help with something. I'm probably not allowed to say anything more than that, given how hard I had to pull her teeth to even get that much information."
Aya:
> "I don't exactly care for helping someone in the Human Village." Patchouli responds.
>_
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Aya:
> "Not even if they have magic books of their own they may be willing to let you read?"
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Aya:
> "Not even if they have magic books of their own they may be willing to let you read?"
Aya:
> "I could probably lend a hand." Alice comments.
> "Hm..." Patchy considers.
>_
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Aya:
> "We'll take whomever. And transportation is available for those that need it."
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Aya:
> "We'll take whomever. And transportation is available for those that need it."
Aya:
> "Is it at the backdoor realm?" Reimu questions. "Judging by that door on your back."
> "A door on one's back?" Patchouli questions.
>_
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Aya:
> Turn ourselves so Patchouli can see our back.
> "No, it's just at Suzunaan."
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Aya:
> Turn ourselves so Patchouli can see our back.
> "No, it's just at Suzunaan."
Aya:
> "Hm. Interesting. I'll get there then. I'm sure Sekibanki wouldn't mind having a chance to try out her abilities again."
> "What do you mean?" Alice questions Patchouli.
> "Just taking her wagon there again. The more you use something, the more you should learn about it."
>_
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Aya:
> "You both gonna do that, then?"
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Aya:
> "You both gonna do that, then?"
Aya:
> "Am I allowed to come with?"
> "It's not my vehicle." Patchouli says.
>_
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Seki:
> What are we up to?
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Seki:
> What are we up to?
Seki:
> You're with part of the big group. Kagerou wanted to know if any of them could manage a way to let Wakasagihime travel around outside of water. They're thinking.
>_
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Seki:
> Could she ride in the cart?
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Seki:
> Could she ride in the cart?
Seki:
> You don't see why not, unless you don't want her to. It is yours, after all.
>_
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Seki:
> "You know, you can ride around in my cart."
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Seki:
> "You know, you can ride around in my cart."
Seki:
> "Then there you have it." Patchouli gets up.
> "We'll see you there then, Aya." Alice follows suit.
>_
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Seki:
> Look to Waka.
> "That's something for you to consider as well."
Aya:
> Flash a thumbs up.
> "See you all there."
> Scoop up Ami and zip back toward Suzunaan.
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Seki:
> Look to Waka.
> "That's something for you to consider as well."
Aya:
> Flash a thumbs up.
> "See you all there."
> Scoop up Ami and zip back toward Suzunaan.
Seki:
> "It would water in it though." Wakasagihime responds.
> "We could maybe put a bucket in there. But then it might spill..." Kagerou considers, still holding the mermaid.
Aya:
> You start back for Suzunaan.
>_
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Seki:
> "Would lying down inside be worse than right now?"
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Seki:
> "Would lying down inside be worse than right now?"
Seki:
> "Maybe, since that would be moving less securely."
Aya:
> You're back.
>_
>_
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Seki:
> "I guess that's true."
> Grin a little bit.
> "Though, if security is a concern, maybe Kagerou can get herself enhanced like that tengu that just left and carry you around that way."
> Look to our passengers.
> "Shall we?"
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Seki:
> "I guess that's true."
> Grin a little bit.
> "Though, if security is a concern, maybe Kagerou can get herself enhanced like that tengu that just left and carry you around that way."
> Look to our passengers.
> "Shall we?"
Seki:
> "Are we going with you and them?" Kagerou questions.
>_
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Seki:
> Is there room?
> If so: "Sure, if you want."
Aya:
> Did Boss get here with us?
> Enter the shop.
> "Hey, we're back. A couple of bookworms are on their way."
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Seki:
> Is there room?
> If so: "Sure, if you want."
Aya:
> Did Boss get here with us?
> Enter the shop.
> "Hey, we're back. A couple of bookworms are on their way."
Seki:
> You believe so.
> "Alright." Kagerou loads up.
Aya:
> She's arriving.
> You head in.
> "Ah, good. Well, we'll see how good, at least." Kosuzu speaks.
>_
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Aya:
> "Still nothing else you're able to tell me, I assume?"
> Stick Ami into our chest feet-first so that her head is still visible but the rest of her is stored.
Seki:
> Let them load up.
> Then head off to Suzunaan! Our loose head was in it earlier, so we should know how to get there...