Death's Gatekeeper: Elly

[Tashi]

> "Right right."
> Continue on then!

> You take off, followed by your winged companion.
> The path remained uneventful, containing nothing more than the breeze of the land as the sun bathed down upon you, your hat shielding from any discomfort the light could cause by blinding that which is your next destination: that human settlement that the red-white spoke about. It really is what one could call a village, with how large it was.
> "We should land away and get rid of my wings and your scythe. If humans live there, I would prefer to take the safest way to appear as friendly as possible in case we don't get to see this garden and we have to rely on information seeking." Luciela reminded. "Unless you want to threaten them for the information?"

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[Neovereign]

> "Get rid of? At least say it in a more... acceptable way than that. Because I'm definitely not going to hack off your wings and throw my beloved scythe away."
> Demanifest our scythe.

[Tashi]

> "Get rid of? At least say it in a more... acceptable way than that. Because I'm definitely not going to hack off your wings and throw my beloved scythe away."
> Demanifest our scythe.

> "They can grow back. Eventually. As for your scythe... Who knows. Ever wondered how it would be as a Tsukumogami?"
> You demanifest your scythe, leaving you bare handed.

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[Neovereign]

> "Does that mean someone did hack them off before?"

[Tashi]

> "Does that mean someone did hack them off before?"

> "There was one point where I needed to experiment with myself to see just what I was capable of." Luciela paused. "Before you ask... It does hurt."
> ... This woman might as well be crazier than you expected.

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[Neovereign]

> "Geez, what the heck? What if they didn't grow back? You were fine with that?"

[Tashi]

> "Geez, what the heck? What if they didn't grow back? You were fine with that?"

> "Then I would have been in serious trouble if I lost my only way to travel efficiently. Luckily, it didn't happened, so all that starts bad ends well, right? Or, something like that."
> ... Or, she might just be stupid.
> "Regardless, coming here might prove to be fruitful if I am able to learn how to travel like this without the need to use my wings. Just like you are doing, for example."

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[Neovereign]

> "Just... Don't act stupid in figuring out how to float..."

[Tashi]

> "Just... Don't act stupid in figuring out how to float..."

> "Perhaps you could help that out by teaching me." Pausing again, Luciela smiles. "As payment for that little back and forth from before."

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[Neovereign]

> "Stop trying to make me be in your debt, and maybe I'll give it a shot."

[Tashi]

> "Stop trying to make me be in your debt, and maybe I'll give it a shot."

> "Out of the good will of your grim reaper heart then, Elly?"

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[Neovereign]

> "Hmph... Maybe."

[Tashi]

> "Hmph... Maybe."

> "Maybe... Alright. I will work to make that a certainty. I wonder what else I could coax you with..."
> As Luciela set her evil thoughts in action, something catches your attention ahead.
> ... You recognize that umbrella.

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[Philosopher]

>No, it could be

>Slowly descend towards the umbrella

[Neovereign]

> "I believe in you."
> Pursue that umbrella!

[Tashi]

>No, it could be

>Slowly descend towards the umbrella

> "I believe in you."
> Pursue that umbrella!

> "Hmm?"
> You make haste, though take into consideration the fact that the holder of said umbrella isn't going anywhere. In fact, they are talking to a winged girl, who was next to a stand. Unfortunate as it is, your view of the holder is obscured by the same object, and you can't really define enough to... make a solid statement of this person's identity right away.
> Though, you are hopeful. You are bound to find out shortly.
> And as you near the ground, you can see that long, green hair shielded from the sun rays under that umbrella's shadow...

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[Neovereign]

> Is it her?

[Philosopher]

>Double check it is her.
->It would be awkward if it isn't.

[Tashi]

> Is it her?

>Double check it is her.
->It would be awkward if it isn't.

> You are pretty sure it's her, though it is her back you see once you land. The color and clothing pattern, too... It has to be her.
> The winged one she is talking to — the one that can actually see you — directs her attention towards you.

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[Neovereign]

> " Excuse me..."

[Tashi]

> " Excuse me..."

> "Yes?" The winged girl questioned.
> And then, the parasol-holder turned to face you...
> A sense of relief washes over you. Long stay of worries take their leave, however minuscule and unwarranted they could have been. She is fine, and you have her right in front of you. It's like she never changed! Well, minus the scar on her face. Still, those were minor details on what you believe to be a family member for you, and that wasn't going to take away from this moment.
> You don't know what kind of face you are making, but she is just looking at you. Neutral.

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[Neovereign]

> "Mistr-"
> Wait, let's not make a fool of ourselves... Or embarrass her either.
> "...Is it truly you, Miss Yuuka?"
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[Philosopher]

>Neo

[Tashi]

> "Mistr-"
> Wait, let's not make a fool of ourselves... Or embarrass her either.
> "...Is it truly you, Miss Yuuka?"
>_

>Neo

> "Good morning. And you are?" Yuuka questioned.

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[Neovereign]

> "E-Elly. From Mugen-..."
> "Ah. To be forgotten like this..."

[Philosopher]

>"Surely, you jest.  The mistress would not have forgotten her faithful gatekeeper so easily."

[Tashi]

> "E-Elly. From Mugen-..."
> "Ah. To be forgotten like this..."

>"Surely, you jest.  The mistress would not have forgotten her faithful gatekeeper so easily."

> "Hm? Whatever could you be talking about? Surely, you don't expect my memories to have withered in such short lapse of time. Are you forgetting there is someone here who doesn't know you?" Yuuka took a hand from her parasol, directing it towards the winged one in a polite way. "And most surely, you haven't forgotten about manners, Elizabeth?"

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[Philosopher]

>"Ah,"
>Put our hand to our mouth

>"I apologize, I forgot myself when I saw your visage."

[Neovereign]

>"W-Well, how come you never notified us or anything about your leave?"

[Tashi]

>"Ah,"
>Put our hand to our mouth

>"I apologize, I forgot myself when I saw your visage."

> "My, aren't you quite excitable." Curving her lips to a smile, the Flower Youkai brought her hand to elegantly hold the parasol with both again.
> "Err... It's okay." The girl spoke, shaking her head. "I am Mystia."

>"W-Well, how come you never notified us or anything about your leave?"

> "Did something as trivial as a leisure trip require any notifications?"

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