Author Topic: An Out of Context Incident (Read 141829 times)

Evil_Nazgul0616 · « **Reply #90 on:** July 15, 2021, 03:23:17 AM »

>What do we know of ancient technology?
>What year/era do these TVs look like they're from? Are they pre or post GR?
>"Huh, I think I saw televisions like these in a museum once."

Philosopher · « **Reply #91 on:** July 15, 2021, 04:54:25 AM »

>You have knowledge of what the technology is used for except for specialized equipment
>You also know about what to do to not damage electronics keeping magnets away from electronics and vhs tapes.
>If you also know what parts are valuable such as the super conducting wires in an old hoover car
>You do understand that the TVs in front of the shop need electricity that isn't lightning or static electricity.

>The TVs look like they are from the late twenty century.
->They are to big and boxy to be from the twenty-first.
-->Definitely pre GR.

>"Are they valuable?", Marisa asks with more than a hint of curiosity.

Evil_Nazgul0616 · « **Reply #92 on:** July 15, 2021, 05:04:37 AM »

>Do modern day fae and youkai make use of technology, or are we traditionalist and stick to the medieval era ways?
>How many years are between the end of the 20th century and GR?

>"Well, they definitely look to be pre-21st century. So an antique collector might have a use for them, but that depends on whether or not they're operational, as that will definitely affect the value. Unfortunately, to see that we'd need to hook them up to a power source and try to turn them on. We'd also have to consider the general condition they're in. Even if it works, somebody might not want one that's in bad shape."

Philosopher · « **Reply #93 on:** July 15, 2021, 05:28:03 AM »

>Fae and youkai make use of technology.
->They even use magic to complement technology.

>55 years

>Marisa taps her chin
>"Hmm, I could ask her. . . and they. . .that could work."
>"A bit surprising that people would pay for a box to hold a picture."

Evil_Nazgul0616 · « **Reply #94 on:** July 15, 2021, 05:45:10 AM »

>"Well, television programs are quite entertaining for some. Plus, provided you have the right equipment, or -- on 21st century models and later -- access to the Internet, there's the fact that you can watch movies on them in the comfort of your home as well."
>Are there any movies or TV shows we're fond of, or do we not partake in such?
>What is our opinion of the Internet?

Philosopher · « **Reply #95 on:** July 15, 2021, 07:08:11 AM »

>Marisa looks unconvinced

>There are a few channels that use different golems* to make shows tailored to your personal tastes

>Shows by Tengu tend to talk about how great they are and show off their martial skills, trolls cooking and fighting, and giants smithing and fighting.

>Fae that use glamour don't make shows while the others can be described as the same as the humans' except more in every sense of word.

>The decline of human numbers and disrepair of the servers has led to the internet shrinking
>There are a few nonhuman websites on the internet with most other species creating their own separate internet

>Please pick your character's opinion on shows and the internet

*She refers to robots and A.I. as golems

Evil_Nazgul0616 · « **Reply #96 on:** July 15, 2021, 07:26:19 AM »

>Are movies that humans refer to as "classics" such as say, "Star Wars", "Die Hard", "Terminator", "Godzilla", "Monty Python and the Holy Grail", etc. still available in our time or is it mostly supplanted by modern human and fae-made things?
>>Does Star Wars with an all Fae/Youkai cast exist?

>"All in all Movies and TV are just a medium to tell stories in a visual format. It's a bit like reading a book, instead you're watching a screen and you can actually see what's happening before your very eyes."

>Are there Fae/Youkai in space to our knowledge?
>Do the Lunarians have a claim in modern society, or are they still militant isolationists? Are we even aware of their existence?

Philosopher · « **Reply #97 on:** July 15, 2021, 08:35:36 AM »

>The classics are available though they can be hard to get to due to various factors from golems enforcing copyright laws of dead nations, websites going down, to data corruption.
->You had a couple you bartered with and sold copies of.

>There are some very nice knockoffs of Star Wars made by the Tengu.

>Djinn have started colonizing some of the other planets.
->There are rumors of gods and their followers moving to less crowded worlds.

>The only Lunarians you know of are Chang'e, some youkai rabbits who pound food and medicine, and Twardowski.
->Chang'e has worshippers on Earth and fae have gone to make deals with Twardowski concerning his knowledge.

Evil_Nazgul0616 · « **Reply #98 on:** July 15, 2021, 09:28:31 AM »

>"Besides, some of the thing humans and fae come up with are rather entertaining..."
>Smirk and shake our head while thinking of Tengu Star Wars.

Philosopher · « **Reply #99 on:** July 15, 2021, 10:15:46 AM »

>"Sounds like something the kappa would make."

>"I'd heard there aren't many youkai in the outside world, but it sounds like there's a lot of fairies where ya come from."

>Marisa starts fiddling with a TV
>"So do ya have a power source on ya?"

Evil_Nazgul0616 · « **Reply #100 on:** July 16, 2021, 06:13:16 AM »

>"Well, not exactly, Fae, or Fair Folk, is sort of a catch-all term for supernatural folk in the west, sort of like how Youkai is the main term in the east. There are differences, but that's probably the most simple explanation. For instance, before I ended up in the body of this fairy here, I was a Sidhe. Irish Hillfolk."

>"As for your question, unfortunately no, and I wouldn't recommend using lightning magic or static electricity either. Most TVs from that era run on electricity provided by wires that emit a constant current. The wires themselves are given energy from a power plant, which is a structure made for the sole purpose of generating energy. Besides, you would still need a cable, satellite, or wifi signal to actually watch things on it unless you hooked up a DVD or VHS player to it. Otherwise you'd just get a screen full of static."
>Are there magical power plants?
>Do we know the difference between AC and DC power?

Evil_Nazgul0616 · « **Reply #101 on:** July 16, 2021, 06:14:21 AM »

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Philosopher · « **Reply #102 on:** July 16, 2021, 06:35:49 AM »

>Marisa nods
>"Yeah, I haven't met any folks who call themselves fae except the fairies on occasion."

>Marisa thinks deeply
->"I bet Kourindou has some players!"
-->The witch vanishes through the building's entrance

>There are magical power plants.
->The ones you've seen tend to be in the middle of human settlements and on the outskirts of Fae villages.

>You do. It has saved you from hauling useless junk too many times to count.

Evil_Nazgul0616 · « **Reply #103 on:** July 16, 2021, 07:45:52 AM »

>Follow!

Philosopher · « **Reply #104 on:** July 16, 2021, 08:22:24 AM »

>You step into the store

>The store has shelves filled with extension wires, walkmans, lamps, clocks, and various other items.
->There are tables with books, typewriters, and computers.

>The feeling of magic emanates from the back near one of the corners.

>Marisa is in the back in front of a counter with a man with silver hair.

>The man's golden eyes meet yours, "This is a store and not a place to play."
>"She isn't a fairy. She's a sidhe."

>The man gives you a dubious look, "It sounds like a prank."

Evil_Nazgul0616 · « **Reply #105 on:** July 16, 2021, 08:55:12 AM »

>"Well, to be more accurate, I'm a Sidhe trapped in a fairy's body. I had a rather unfortunate encounter with a Magic Mirror and Marisa here was bringing me here hoping that there was a lead as to its location. However, we ended up getting a little sidetracked when I noticed the antique televisions outside. Oh, and where are my manners."
>Curtsey
>"My name is Eillia. Unfortunately, I don't know the name of this body's proper owner, if she even has one. I must say, you have quite the impressive collection of antique technology in here."

Philosopher · « **Reply #106 on:** July 16, 2021, 09:50:15 AM »

>"Rinnosuke Morichika, welcome to Kourindou."
>"I apologize for earlier. Fairies have damaged my merchandise past."
>"Still it is a pleasure to meet someone as sophisticated and with a discerning eye such as yourself."

>"I wish I could help with the mirror, but I already sold it," He says with a bit of sadness and pity.

>"Who'd ya sell it to?"

>"They said their name was Ajies."

Evil_Nazgul0616 · « **Reply #107 on:** July 16, 2021, 10:02:04 AM »

>"A-Ah..."
>Fidget a bit.
>"Any idea how to get into contact with them? I'm pretty sure that mirror would be instrumental in separating me from this fairy. Not to mention that it could potentially lead to more accidents like what happened to me..."

Philosopher · « **Reply #108 on:** July 16, 2021, 07:49:00 PM »

>Rinnosuke shakes his slowly
>"I'm afraid not. They didn't leave information other than their name."

>"Come on, you gotta know something."

>The man thinks deeply for a minute before his eyes widen with realization
->"I had forgotten, but they bought the mirror because they broke it with a broom."
>"Unfortunately I cannot give a description due to how they were dressed."

Evil_Nazgul0616 · « **Reply #109 on:** July 17, 2021, 07:48:37 AM »

>"They did what!?"
>Pinch our nose and sigh.
>"Might not be worth going after it in that case if it's broken. It might not even be operable now..."
>Hope that this 'Ajies' enjoys their 7 years of misfortune.

Philosopher · « **Reply #110 on:** July 17, 2021, 08:20:41 AM »

>"It might be a little bit, but I'll find a solution to your problem."
>Marisa gives you a confident smile

>"Miss Knowledge may have a solution."
>Rinnosuke suggests

Evil_Nazgul0616 · « **Reply #111 on:** July 31, 2021, 07:35:49 AM »

>"Thank you, Marisa. You're too kind."
>"Miss... Knowledge...?"

Philosopher · « **Reply #112 on:** July 31, 2021, 08:37:04 AM »

>"Miss Knowledge is a magician youkai who infrequently comes and buys my stock of outside books. Marisa has mentioned Miss Knowledge possessing a vast library filled with magical tomes." Rinnosuke says to you.

>"She lives in the Scarlet Devil Mansion and is friends with a vampire. I'm going to borrow some books that may help."

>Rinnosuke casts a knowing look at Marisa

>"How good are ya at sneaking? Cause that's how we get into the Scarlet Devil Mansion and into her library," Marisa looks you up and down.

Evil_Nazgul0616 · « **Reply #113 on:** August 02, 2021, 02:00:11 AM »

>How good are we at stealth?

Philosopher · « **Reply #114 on:** August 02, 2021, 02:27:33 AM »

>You are extremely good at stealth
>With invisibility and a footstep silencing spell you can be nearly impossible to find

>You are also very familiar with humanoid line of sight

Evil_Nazgul0616 · « **Reply #115 on:** August 02, 2021, 02:50:09 AM »

>"I know both an invisibility spell and a footstep silencing spell. Hopefully I should still be able to cast them in this body."
>"I am also well aware of the typical humanoid line of sight and the blind spots it brings."
>"Also... her name is Miss Knowledge and she owns a library...? Forgive me for asking, but is the name something she chose or completely coincidental?"

Philosopher · « **Reply #116 on:** August 02, 2021, 04:49:20 AM »

>Marisa lets out a long appreciative whistle
>"Were you a burglar before you got your fairy body?"

>"I don't know. Miss Knowledge never speaks about herself when she comes to my shop. Marisa?" Rinnosuke replies.

>"No clue, she's always has her nose in a book when I see her."
>Marisa gives you a quizzical look
>"Isn't it a common western name?"

Evil_Nazgul0616 · « **Reply #117 on:** August 02, 2021, 04:52:26 AM »

>"As far as I know, it isn't. As for your first question, I was merely a maid."
>When have we used our stealth in the past? Was it under Lord Bree's orders?

Philosopher · « **Reply #118 on:** August 02, 2021, 05:35:40 AM »

>Yes, Lord Bree preferred his working staff to seem to appear out of nowhere when a guest had a want or need than to use servant tunnels.
->You've also used stealth when investigating ruins and when taking food from a human town.

>"I wasn't expecting that. Do you throw anything sharp like swords or knives?" Marisa asks
>"We can leave as soon as you want."

Evil_Nazgul0616 · « **Reply #119 on:** August 02, 2021, 05:38:39 AM »

>Do we?