Seija Quest 2

[Kilgamayan]

> Wrinkle our nose a little bit.
> "I...suppose that's possible? Maybe if they were hot enough to ignite the kerosene...though if they were THAT hot, they wouldn't really be safe to serve to guests, or to be picked up with one's bare hands like the celestial was doing..."

[Tom]

> Wrinkle our nose a little bit.
> "I...suppose that's possible? Maybe if they were hot enough to ignite the kerosene...though if they were THAT hot, they wouldn't really be safe to serve to guests, or to be picked up with one's bare hands like the celestial was doing..."

> Marisa explains "I guess you're right?"
> Remilia remarks "What if it wasn't the spring rolls themselves but something hidden between them?"

> The librarian comments "That is a possibility..."

[Kilgamayan]

> Blink.
> "...With all due respect, what would that change about the situation?"

[Tom]

> Blink.
> "...With all due respect, what would that change about the situation?"

> Patchouli remains silent on the matter, likely deep in thought

> The pharmacist comments "A small hot coal hidden between the spring rolls?  That could've ignited immediately on contact with the heater fuel"

> Waving her arms the celestial exclaims "Nonsense!  I'm sure someone saw take the tray from the buffet table immediately and head inside.  I didn't even have time to eat a spring roll let put hot coals in there!"
> Having just arrived the flower Youkai claims "Indeed!  I had also politely asked her to bring me some more tea you see~"

[Kilgamayan]

> "Well, yes, it could have. But in terms of determining who is responsible, does that possibility make the celestial any more likely to be the culprit, when it doesn't change the fact that she still took the brunt of the explosion?"

[Tom]

> "Well, yes, it could have. But in terms of determining who is responsible, does that possibility make the celestial any more likely to be the culprit, when it doesn't change the fact that she still took the brunt of the explosion?"

> The flower Youkai continues "I'll let you know celestials are very durable and resistant.... That explosion was quite weak when compared to some of my spells..."

> Tenshi awkwardly agrees upon receiving a death glare from the green haired Youkai

> The shrine maiden slams her hands on the table "We're getting nowhere with this banter..."
> Patchouli agrees "I'd say the only thing we learned that's worth ivestigating is the possibility the box was ignited by throwing or shooting something into it"
> Eirin nods in agreement and asks "Was there anything else found near the donation box?"

[Kilgamayan]

> "Has anyone been at the remains unattended since the explosion? I wanted to check on it but ended up putting fires out instead. One line of flaming kerosene was headed straight to a bottle of Oni Slayer, and that would have ended poorly for everyone."

[Tom]

> "Has anyone been at the remains unattended since the explosion? I wanted to check on it but ended up putting fires out instead. One line of flaming kerosene was headed straight to a bottle of Oni Slayer, and that would have ended poorly for everyone."

> Eirin asks "Oni Slayer? Do you think the fuel was spilled intentionally to cause more damage? Because that would mean the culprit had to have been in the shrine previously..."
> Speaking of sake Suika herself decides to show up, likely after hearing alcohol being mentioned. Furthermore seems to be enjoying a glass of the stuff in question.

> The librarian answers your question "I was the first one there I believe"

[Kilgamayan]

> "Quite possibly. There was a line of fuel that led directly to the barrel of sake."
> "Anyway, let's go take another proper look at the wreckage, shall we?"

[Tom]

> "Quite possibly. There was a line of fuel that led directly to the barrel of sake."
> "Anyway, let's go take another proper look at the wreckage, shall we?"

> Everyone nods and moves on over to where the box once used to lay
> Marisa comments "Well there's not much left of it to investigate is there ze?"
> Youmu sits down on the steps of the shrine
> Patchouli sits down in the same spot you found her investigating the box's remains deep in thought.
> After apparently remembering something she discreetly asks the celestial "Hey Tenshi, can you show me your card?"
> The vampire, her maid and the shopkeeper discuss something quietly
> Eirin shows everyone her reagent bottles "These bottles change colors when certain substances are present and the current set shows the presence of Rinnosuke's heating fuel and gunpowder".
> Intrigued the shopkeeper pulls her aside to ask about how the test fluids work.

[Kilgamayan]

> Give the spot where the box was a look-over.

[Tom]

> Give the spot where the box was a look-over.

> Nothing but the base of the box is left, the familiar gunpowder smell along with hints of kerosene are ever present.

[Kilgamayan]

> Try lifting the base of the box.

[Tom]

> Try lifting the base of the box.

> The box crumbles into dust when you try lifting it
> The flower Youkai also pokes at the remains with her umbrella
> Reimu's eye twitches as she looks at you both awkwardly
> Noticing the celestial hesitate the librarian reassures her "Don't worry, I don't need to see what's on it" after which Tenshi pulls out a blank card and quickly puts it away, prompting a slight smirk from Patchouli.
> Alice summons one of her dolls and holds it over the donation box "It wouldn't be difficult to hide even a whole doll in here, the box is so big and usually empty"
> Reimu 'accidentally' steps on her foot, prompting a small yelp from the pupeteer.

[Kilgamayan]

> "Yeah, uh, there's...not a lot left here to investigate, I don't think..."

[Tom]

> "Yeah, uh, there's...not a lot left here to investigate, I don't think..."

> Everyone nods with a disappointed look
> Reimu looks up at the sky worried, noticing the night is nearing it's end...
> Still smirking Patchouli walks away over to the big round table to have a seat
> The flower Youkai wipes the tip of her umbrella clean and asks "Perhaps there's more to learn from what we've already found?"
> Youmu agrees "Like we know the doll was disassembled carefully, how could one do that?"
> Alice explains "It would have to be done magically since there's no seams to work from"

[Kilgamayan]

> Do we know what would happen if we flipped sizes with something large so we became large, took something into ourselves, and then flipped sizes back to our original size?

> Look to Patchouli.
> "Everything okay there?"

[Tom]

> Do we know what would happen if we flipped sizes with something large so we became large, took something into ourselves, and then flipped sizes back to our original size?

> You assume nothing interesting would happen since you didn't invest any magic into it in the first place, thus there would be nothing to reclaim.

> Look to Patchouli.
> "Everything okay there?"

> She beckons you over to the table

> Responding to Alice the maid asks "So like someone profficient in spatial magic?"
> Youmu chimes in "What if someone were to make the doll gigantic? Would that make possible to disassmble by hand?"
> Alice looks a little taken aback when she mentions gigantic

[Kilgamayan]

> In that hypothetical situation, do we know what would happen to the object inside of us?

> Head over to Patchouli.

[Tom]

> In that hypothetical situation, do we know what would happen to the object inside of us?

> It would stay the same size you assume, it might even create a linked weak point meaning you'd have to expend more magic shrink it in order to undo the other swap

> Head over to Patchouli.

> As you approach she complements your ribbon before whispering "I think I now have a pretty good idea of who's behind this incident..."

[Kilgamayan]

> That sounds potentially terrifying...we should find a way to test that safely, if we can.
> Whisper in return. "What're you thinking?"

[Tom]

> That sounds potentially terrifinyg...we should find a way to test that safely, if we can.

> Since the weak points would link up you'd end up undoing your current swap, regaining it's energy then expending it in shriking the object inside of you.

> Whisper in return. "What're you thinking?"

> "Well...  I hope it doesn't sound rude but I'd rather not explain yet.  Because I'd like you all to keep investigating for yourselves with an open mind..."
> She explains "People look at facts differently when they already have a suspect in mind you see."

[Kilgamayan]

> That's assuming we're sure the weak points would like up. If they don't, then...
> Nod.
> "That's reasonable. Do you think any assertions that have been made so far are false? It would be worth revisiting them if so."

[Tom]

> That's assuming we're sure the weak points would like up. If they don't, then...

> You guess it depends on how much faith you have in your abilities...
> But hey maybe the princess can resurrect ghost Amanojaku?

> Nod.
> "That's reasonable. Do you think any assertions that have been made so far are false? It would be worth revisiting them if so."

> "No I believe we've done good work so far!  It's just a matter of piecing even the subtlest of clues together..."
> She gets up to leave before pausing to ask "Hey, ever found out who that spell card you found after speaking to Eirin belonged to?"

[Kilgamayan]

> "I don't think so. I slapped it on the table and then wandered off to go check on the Princess. Haven't been back to it, since it isn't me. Why, did it give you information instead of setting itself on fire?"
> Take a look at our card again. Does it have any further information on it, or is it still just our name, judgments of out height and weight, and a whole bunch of blank space? (Don't show Patchouli.)

[Tom]

> "I don't think so. I slapped it on the table and then wandered off to go check on the Princess. Haven't been back to it, since it isn't me. Why, did it give you information instead of setting itself on fire?"

> She smirks "No, but the presence of Tenshi's card tells a lot.  Given you returned the card you found to the table..."

> Take a look at our card again. Does it have any further information on it, or is it still just our name, judgments of out height and weight, and a whole bunch of blank space? (Don't show Patchouli.)

> You hold the card discreetly in one hand to take a peek at it:

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> Seija Kijin - ???

> Species: ???
> Height: Fairly Short
> Weight: Fairly Light

> Physical
>> Strength: ???
>> Vitality: ???
>> Dexterity: ???

> Spiritual
>> Perception: ???
>> Charisma: ???
>> Loyalty: ???
>> Ego: ???

>> Extra: ???> As far as you can tell that looks the same

[Kilgamayan]

> Look over at the table. Are there any cards still there?

[Tom]

> Look over at the table. Are there any cards still there?

> There are plenty of cards on the table

[Kilgamayan]

> Can we tell which card is the one the suspect potentially dropped (that we picked up and slapped on the table)?
> "...It might be worth gathering everyone around the table and asking them to produce their cards."

[Tom]

> Can we tell which card is the one the suspect potentially dropped (that we picked up and slapped on the table)?

> Yes you believe it's the one near the edge of the table

> "...It might be worth gathering everyone around the table and asking them to produce their cards."

> She laughs "Good luck with that..."