Seija Quest

[Tom]

> And there are no other variables? There is just size, location, and orientation?

> None that you can perceive...

> Now that we've identified orientation, does it now appear possible to separate one of these variables from the other two?

> You haven't been able to separate them so far but now that you identified orientation as one of the variables an idea comes to mind...

[Kilgamayan]

> Are we perhaps capable of willing any one of those three variables, if not more than one, to stay locked in place while we shatter the weak point for the other(s)?

[Tom]

> Are we perhaps capable of willing any one of those three variables, if not more than one, to stay locked in place while we shatter the weak point for the other(s)?

> That's beyond your ability, but with one of the variables being orientation a different ability comes to mind...

[Kilgamayan]

> Detailed list of abilities

[Tom]

> Detailed list of abilities

> Trademark Inversion Technique:  A gimmick found in many of your spell cards where everything turns up side down!  It's effectiveness in combat can vary depending on the spatial perception of your opponent and the amount of landmarks your target can use to reorient themselves.  An example of an ideal conditions would be cloudy night with no moon, whereas an ineffective scenario would be midday in the village.
> Turn Over Anything: You've found that your abilities extend beyond just flipping one's orientation!  When inverting more abstract concepts however they function a bit differently, more akin to inverting properties and traits between you and your target.  (This is what you've been experimenting with so far)

[Kilgamayan]

> Try inverting (not just turning over) the orientation variable.

[Tom]

> Try inverting (not just turning over) the orientation variable.

> You decide to try using two of your abilities at once, normally this would require significant efffort but with the mallet's blessings anything's possible.  As the orientation weakpoint comes into focus you decide to try and flip the imaginary glass pane itself and to your surprise you manage to shift the weakpoint around!

[Kilgamayan]

> Where is the weakpoint located now?

[Tom]

> Where is the weakpoint located now?

> It's shifting upward but slowing down and becoming .. thinner?

[Kilgamayan]

> Give it a moment to see if it disappears entirely.

[Tom]

> Give it a moment to see if it disappears entirely.

> You wait a moment and it does indeed become so thin it ends up disappearing... before slowly reappearing while starting to accelerate downwards

[Kilgamayan]

> Let go of the size inversion effort entirely without performing it, just to reset things.
> Set up the size inversion between Shinmyoumaru and ourselves once again. Once it is set up, invert the orientation AND position variables.
> If the above is successful, when the weak point disappears, try finishing off/applying/whatevering the size inversion on its own.

[Tom]

> Let go of the size inversion effort entirely without performing it, just to reset things.

> You stop focusing on the orientation.

> Set up the size inversion between Shinmyoumaru and ourselves once again. Once it is set up, invert the orientation AND position variables.

> You decide to set up a size inversion this time and bring it in to focus, you've gotten quite quick at finding it after all these attempts. With the other two variables identified you try and flip them. This causes the orientation part to shift upwards and momentarily disappear like before but the position part doesn't seem to be affected...

> If the above is successful, when the weak point disappears, try finishing off/applying/whatevering the size inversion on its own.

> Waiting on this part since there's new information available

[Kilgamayan]

> Let go of the size inversion, then set it up again.
> This time, try flipping the location variable first.

[Tom]

> Let go of the size inversion, then set it up again.
> This time, try flipping the location variable first.

> No luck, your flip side ability must only be able to affect the orientation part?

[Kilgamayan]

> Hmm...
> Try flipping orientation, which we've established we can do.
> Then try inverting the size and position variables from connected to disconnected.

[Tom]

> Hmm...
> Try flipping orientation, which we've established we can do.
> Then try inverting the size and position variables from connected to disconnected.

> You flip the orientation variable with your previous technique and when the inversion completes end up horizontally mid air where Shinyoumaru stood.  Good thing you have quick reflexes and make sure to hover before falling!

[Kilgamayan]

> "Wah!"
> Settle gently down to the ground, feet down.

[Tom]

> "Wah!"
> Settle gently down to the ground, feet down.

> Shinmyoumaru jumps in surprise and picks you up in her hand
> "Are you alright? That last inversion felt a little odd"

> As she says that you hear some cheers coming from the Hakurei Shrine and notice the distinct glow of danmaku in the sky towards the shrine

[Kilgamayan]

> Can we do out fancier tricks if we have the mallet? Or does it have to be in kobito possession?

[Tom]

> Can we do out fancier tricks if we have the mallet? Or does it have to be in kobito possession?

> Only the inchling princess can grant miracles with the mallet, but you still like holding it regardless. You're able to use the Replica Miracle Mallet however in spells or as a magically enhanced blunt force weapon.

[Kilgamayan]

> Would we be able to do what we've been trying with the Replica Mallet?

> "Ergh. Yeah, I'm okay. How about you?"

[Tom]

> Would we be able to do what we've been trying with the Replica Mallet?

> Not to the extent you've been experimenting with so far.  You can probably perform one inversion if there's not too much resistance but don't know if you'll have enough to undo it or if it'll recharge the replica.

> "Ergh. Yeah, I'm okay. How about you?"

> "That last switch felt oddly more disorienting than usual, be careful Seija!"

[Kilgamayan]

> "Sorry."
> Look around for a reasonably-sized rock or bush or tree, something inanimate that is roughly Shinmyoumaru's current size.
> if we find such a thing, set up a size inversion with it, and, during the setup, flip the orientation variable. Then examine the two remaining variables.

[Tom]

> "Sorry."
> Look around for a reasonably-sized rock or bush or tree, something inanimate that is roughly Shinmyoumaru's current size.
> if we find such a thing, set up a size inversion with it, and, during the setup, flip the orientation variable. Then examine the two remaining variables.

> You find a nearby tree that's roughly Shinyoumaru's size to try to swap it's properties and the same thread as last time appears that prevented you from continuing. 
> Your thoughts are that something about the tree's position, orientation or size must be conflicting with yours or vice versa.

> Flipping the orientation variable however seems to loosen up the thread ... and before you know it weak points appear which shatter immediately with the amount of energy you've been channeling.

> You then find yourself hovering horizontally over a small hole in the ground.  Upon getting up you see Shinmyoumaru holding a tiny little tree in her palm, similar to the 'miniature trees' powerful Youkai who have nothing else to do spend all day trimming and shaping.

[Kilgamayan]

> Oho...
> Catch ourselves before we faceplant into the ground.
> Then undo that inversion so we go back to Shinmyoumaru's hand.
> Then try targeting two different trees at once and inverting our tiny size with both of theirs at the same time, flipping the orientation variable as needed.

[Tom]

> Oho...
> Catch ourselves before we faceplant into the ground.
> Then undo that inversion so we go back to Shinmyoumaru's hand.

> You hover and quickly undo the inversion to return to Shinmyoumaru's hand.

> Then try targeting two different trees at once and inverting our tiny size with both of theirs at the same time, flipping the orientation variable as needed.

> Now you try the same thing with two similarly sized trees but the mallet isn't able to provide you with enough energy.

[Kilgamayan]

> Try it using both the regular mallet and the replica mallet.

[Tom]

> Try it using both the regular mallet and the replica mallet.

> You pull out the replica mallet and channel it's energy

> You try and focus on both trees at once and as expected two threads appear which you then try and loosen up by manipulating the tree's orientation parts.  While you try to the best of your abilities to reorient them together one inevitably ends up shattering first followed almost immediately by the other.  The end result is you switching locations and sizes with the first then immediately with the second, which had no effect on your size since you were already big by then.
> This time you're not caught by surprise and preemptively hover though!

[Kilgamayan]

> Crud...
> Undo the inversions until we are back to being tiny in Shinmyoumaru's hand.
> How are the two mallets doing for energy at this point?