Rumia Quest - Innocent Wish

[Neovereign]

> You are Rumia, Youkai of the Dusk, or Youkai of the Twilight. Many names could fit you as the ruler of the dark. Living within the world of Gensokyo, you are a prime example of what it means to be a Youkai. And yet, even so, you’re kind of one of the least respected and least cared for residents of this fantasy land. Maybe that’s an exaggeration, but being a Youkai with manipulation of darkness, many would believe you deserve more than what you have now.

> Speaking of, what you have now is... not very much. You do not have a residence that you can call home. You do not have guaranteed meals to help you through your day. You don’t even have a goal in life. Well, you do have that last one...

> Within your hair and atop your fairly small figure is a red ribbon. A cute bit of decoration, maybe, but a curious and harmful one at that. You believe it’s been with you for a long time, but not forever. The harm in it comes from a shocking pain that flies through you whenever you attempt to touch it. Despite your best attempts, you’ve never been successful in taking it off yet. This annoying ribbon could be a youkai itself, slowly gathering bits of your energy before it ends you. It could be a relic that brings pain. It could be some higher being cursing you with this hairstyle forever. You just don’t know, but you need to find out.

> You are currently in the night sky of Gensokyo, somewhat near the Moriya Shrine.
>_

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

//inb4 Raikaria slapping you with a copyright takedown lol

>Inventory
>Quests
>Check chest for usual growths
>Relationships
>What do we know of the Moriya Shrine?
>How did we end up so close to it? Don't the tengu keep most people away from this mountain?

[Neovereign]

//inb4 Raikaria slapping you with a copyright takedown lol

>Inventory
>Quests
>Check chest for usual growths
>Relationships
>What do we know of the Moriya Shrine?
>How did we end up so close to it? Don't the tengu keep most people away from this mountain?

> Your inventory consists of the usual clothes on your back, and that ribbon stuck in your hair.

> Your Quests and Goals are to find out what this ribbon really is, and even if its nothing, find a way to remove it.
> At the moment, you could go for a bite to eat. And you'd also like a place you can statu and come back to, but you won't be satisfied until the ribbon business is resolved.

> You'll get them eventually! But for now, at least you're healthy and normal.

> You are alone in this world... You don't have anyone you can  really call your friend.
> You could try to consider the Hakurei Shrine Maiden as an enemy, but apparently she was just doing her job and you were in the way. You are pretty fortunate she didnt exterminate you or anything.

> The Moriya Shrine is supposedly a better Hakurei Shrine. If you start a fight, you might get exterminated for real...

> You used your darkness of course. You're practically invisible with it, surely! Its surprisingly easy on a night like this.
>_

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>What about Cirno, Mystia, Wriggle, and Daiyousei? Aren't they our friends?
>Wait, if we have our darkness up, how do we know if we're near the shrine at all? We can't exactly see through it well which is something those evil trees take advantage of...
>Silently curse the trees and their... treeness!

[Neovereign]

>What about Cirno, Mystia, Wriggle, and Daiyousei? Aren't they our friends?
>Wait, if we have our darkness up, how do we know if we're near the shrine at all? We can't exactly see through it well which is something those evil trees take advantage of...
>Silently curse the trees and their... treeness!

> You know of a couple of them, but not enough to call them your friends.

> You used your darkness. You're not using it now since you're already close enough

> You curse the trees silently. Though they have their usefulness. Bumping into a tree can remind you to stop your darkness for a moment and check to see if you're there yet, for example!
> Nonetheless, it'd be better if they didn't hurt so much...
>_

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>Circle the shrine airspace, look for stuffs and thingies.
>Is there any reason we came here to a place that's, by our definition, worse than the Hakurei Shrine?

[Neovereign]

>Circle the shrine airspace, look for stuffs and thingies.
>Is there any reason we came here to a place that's, by our definition, worse than the Hakurei Shrine?

> You begin to circle the outside of the shrine, searching along the floor and the shrine walls for things of use or that just grab your attention...

> You believed it would be a good source of information. Some place that could probably tell you what the ribbon is, or even take it off. If not information, then surely strength to take it off given it's a "better Hakurei Shrine" and Reimu was difficult enough...
>_

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>Spellcards on hand?
>Do we see anything of interest?
>Any sign of anyone awake inside?

[Neovereign]

>Spellcards on hand?
>Do we see anything of interest?
>Any sign of anyone awake inside?

> You have all your spellcards, ready to use via magic, of course. There are people that use physical copies of their spell cards, but you hardly ever do that.
> Nothing yet... There are a few lights on, but you don't see anyone yet, nor are close enough to.
>_

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>Descend to the shrine path.
>Make ourselves look as nonthreatening as possible. Try not to assert dominance with our crucified saint pose for now...
>Do shrines normally get visits at night, or would that be seen as rude?

[Neovereign]

>Descend to the shrine path.
>Make ourselves look as nonthreatening as possible. Try not to assert dominance with our crucified saint pose for now...
>Do shrines normally get visits at night, or would that be seen as rude?

> You return to the front and ground before getting any further behind it, trying to appear harmless as you approach the shrine.

> You don't know why it wouldn't. Shrines are good against Youkai or something, and Youkai are more common in the night.
>_

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>Approach the front door.
>Knock as politely as we can.
>Be prepared to hop backwards if we're immediately fired at.

[Neovereign]

>Approach the front door.
>Knock as politely as we can.
>Be prepared to hop backwards if we're immediately fired at.

> You innocently approach the front door and knock, waiting in silence...
> A green haired girl in green pajamas opens the door a bit, peeking out.
>_

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Um... hi there."
>Smile a bit.
>>Non-threateningly, of course.

[Neovereign]

>"Um... hi there."
>Smile a bit.
>>Non-threateningly, of course.

> "Mm... Visitor?" She questions tiredly.
>_

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Um yeah..."
>Smile sheepishly.
>"Er... did I wake you up? I mean, there were lights on so I thought whoever lived at this shrine would still be awake..."
>Examine her. Can we tell if she's human or youkai by sight or scent?

[Neovereign]

>"Um yeah..."
>Smile sheepishly.
>"Er... did I wake you up? I mean, there were lights on so I thought whoever lived at this shrine would still be awake..."
>Examine her. Can we tell if she's human or youkai by sight or scent?

> "Oh I was still awake, it's fine... Did you come here to donate? Or for advice?" She rubs her eyes.
> She appears to be a human, from what you see. You guess she smells like one?
>_

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Well I came for information and possibly some help... so I guess it kinda sorta counts partially as advice? ...Maybe?"

[Neovereign]

>"Well I came for information and possibly some help... so I guess it kinda sorta counts partially as advice? ...Maybe?"

> "Okay, shoot." The woman says, eyes closed.
>_

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>Clear throat
>"Well, uh... for as long as I can remember I've had this ribbon in my hair."
>Point to it.
>"I can't seem to be able to take it off, like it burns me whenever I try to touch it... I was hoping that someone at a shrine might be able to tell me what my ribbon is, and maybe have the strength or power to take it off... I heard this place was better than the Hakurei Shrine, so I figured my best chance for getting help would be to go to you instead of them... _{^{Plus the Hakurei Shrine Maiden is kinda scary anyway...}}"

>Speaking of removing our ribbon. Have we ever considered just... cutting our hair beneath where the ribbon is tied?

[Neovereign]

>Clear throat
>"Well, uh... for as long as I can remember I've had this ribbon in my hair."
>Point to it.
>"I can't seem to be able to take it off, like it burns me whenever I try to touch it... I was hoping that someone at a shrine might be able to tell me what my ribbon is, and maybe have the strength or power to take it off... I heard this place was better than the Hakurei Shrine, so I figured my best chance for getting help would be to go to you instead of them... _{^{Plus the Hakurei Shrine Maiden is kinda scary anyway...}}"

>Speaking of removing our ribbon. Have we ever considered just... cutting our hair beneath where the ribbon is tied?

> "Burning Ribbon...?" She questions.

> You have not considered it...
>_

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Yeah..."
>Mentally prepare ourselves for pain.
>Touch it to demonstrate.

[Neovereign]

>"Yeah..."
>Mentally prepare ourselves for pain.
>Touch it to demonstrate.

> You try to ready yourself for the usual...
> You bring your hand up to your hair and the ribbon, and that jolt of pain shoots through you faster than you can react, making you fling your hand back in pain.
> "Ah. I-It is a burning ribbon!" The girl jumps a bit, seemingly more awake.
>_

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"I-I told you..."
>Fidget while rubbing our hand.
>Is it visibly burnt?
>"S-So uh... Do you think you could help me?"

[Neovereign]

>"I-I told you..."
>Fidget while rubbing our hand.
>Is it visibly burnt?
>"S-So uh... Do you think you could help me?"

> It isn't.
> "Let me see. Keep still?" The lady approaches.
>_

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>Hold still for the nice lady.

[Neovereign]

>Hold still for the nice lady.

> You keep yourself still...
> "Mm... I see... Do you think you could come by tomorrow? Like in the morning or something? I need to think about this."
>_

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Is that so? I guess that's fine, then."
>Fidget.
>"Er... is there a place somewhere nearby I can wait until morning? It might be hard getting past the tengu to get up here in broad daylight, especially since my bubble of darkness kinda sticks out in the light... U-Unless you're okay with me coming back at this time tomorrow or something..."

[Neovereign]

>"Is that so? I guess that's fine, then."
>Fidget.
>"Er... is there a place somewhere nearby I can wait until morning? It might be hard getting past the tengu to get up here in broad daylight, especially since my bubble of darkness kinda sticks out in the light... U-Unless you're okay with me coming back at this time tomorrow or something..."

> "Darkness bubble? Mm... well, come with me. I've got a room you can use for now."
> The green maiden waits at the entrance to the shrine interior.
>_

[Evil_Nazgul0616]

>"Yep!"
>Activate it for a second to demonstrate.
>"Its a nice way to get out of the sun. _{^{But it does encourage trees to attack me, stupid things...}}"

>Follow her.
>"Also thank you for letting me stay. Is there anything I shouldn't touch or stay away from?"