Neo Gensokyo Quest

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> "I did. And she even came with a bonus, someone else it appears you're acquainted with."
> Heft Kagerou a little bit as we walk toward (what we assume are) the castle lords, still carrying our passengers (unless they disembark on their own).

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> "I did. And she even came with a bonus, someone else it appears you're acquainted with."
> Heft Kagerou a little bit as we walk toward (what we assume are) the castle lords, still carrying our passengers (unless they disembark on their own).

Aya:

> "Ah..." Kagerou speaks. "I'm the... I see."
> "Miss Kogasa, could you please head inside out castle and look for a red haired lady with drums? Her name is Raiko." Shinmyoumaru explains.
> "Hm? Sure." The Karakasa answers.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Look up at Kagerou.
> "Sorry. For what it's worth, though, I've also enjoyed your company, brief as it has been."

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> Look up at Kagerou.
> "Sorry. For what it's worth, though, I've also enjoyed your company, brief as it has been."

Aya:

> "Huh? Is something wrong, miss?"
> "Oh. Erm... I'm Kagerou. You know the one from the-"
> Shinmyoumaru gasps. "Where are your ears?! And your tail? What happened?!"
> "I'm a werewolf... I only look like that from when the moon is full."
> "Oh... now I feel dumb..."
> "You're alright." Seija pats the Inchling's head. "So, still don't want to take up residence here?"
> "It's pretty far from the places I frequent, so..." Kagerou responds.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> "You know, Miss Kagerou, if you wanted extra ears and a tail all the time, or didn't want them ever, it might not be a bad idea to spend some time here. Maybe you could all come to some sort of agreement involving exchanging labor for wishes?"

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> "You know, Miss Kagerou, if you wanted extra ears and a tail all the time, or didn't want them ever, it might not be a bad idea to spend some time here. Maybe you could all come to some sort of agreement involving exchanging labor for wishes?"

Aya:

> "We're not a market." Shinmyoumaru interjected. "It was just incredibly difficult to find her. Now, what do you want to wish for?"
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Frown a little bit.
> "I'm not suggesting you turn yourself into one. I simply figure that if you already know and trust her to the point of offering tenancy to her, it could be worth your time considering a business arrangement with her. There's obviously no need to offer something similar to someone you don't know, especially given you don't know what unpleasant things any random stranger would wish for. And on that subject..."
> Adopt a thinking expression.
> "...So, I have the ability to command and control crows, where I can summon them through the wind, and then give them orders that they will then comply with. I wish to know if I have any similar sort of control over my fellow karasu tengu, and if so, what the extent of that control is."

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> Frown a little bit.
> "I'm not suggesting you turn yourself into one. I simply figure that if you already know and trust her to the point of offering tenancy to her, it could be worth your time considering a business arrangement with her. There's obviously no need to offer something similar to someone you don't know, especially given you don't know what unpleasant things any random stranger would wish for. And on that subject..."
> Adopt a thinking expression.
> "...So, I have the ability to command and control crows, where I can summon them through the wind, and then give them orders that they will then comply with. I wish to know if I have any similar sort of control over my fellow karasu tengu, and if so, what the extent of that control is."

Aya:

> "A knowledge wish, huh. Let's see if it can work. What's the extent of control you have over crows and Karasu
> Hatate approaches some as the Inchlimg pulls out her golden Mallet.

> You come to the realization that you can have an influence over any bird-like creatures or ones that follow the wind a lot, but you're most successful with crows due to being close to one. Your will to have them heed your call or do something has to be greater than their will to not, but it's easier for Crows and Crow Tengu to follow you.

> "It seems like it worked? " Shinmyoumaru questions.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Nod.
> "It did. Thank you, Princess."
> Set Kagerou and Kogasa down so they're on their own two feet again, and then bolt over to where Himekaidou is, giving her a hug, and taking on a less formal, slightly quieter and slightly more emotionally vulnerable tone.
> "I'm sorry for what I've done to you today, Hata."

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> Nod.
> "It did. Thank you, Princess."
> Set Kagerou and Kogasa down so they're on their own two feet again, and then bolt over to where Himekaidou is, giving her a hug, and taking on a less formal, slightly quieter and slightly more emotionally vulnerable tone.
> "I'm sorry for what I've done to you today, Hata."

Aya:

> You set the two down, then throw yourself into Hatate with a hug.
> "Eh?"  She questions in confusion.  "Uh, i-its okay." She returns the hug.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Hold the hug for a few more seconds.
> Then tilt our head back just a little bit, and turn it so our mouth is right up next to her ear. Make sure our respective heads are close enough that they block others from being able to see our mouth or her ear.
> Take on a whisper with a sultry tone.
> "A shame, though, I was really hoping you'd let me taste you~ Or, if not all of you, at least just part of you~"
> Then break the hug off entirely, give a nod to the inchling and amanojaku, and resume our normal formal business tone.
> "Anyway, thank you again for what you have done for us. We can leave you be from here if you wish."

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> Hold the hug for a few more seconds.
> Then tilt our head back just a little bit, and turn it so our mouth is right up next to her ear. Make sure our respective heads are close enough that they block others from being able to see our mouth or her ear.
> Take on a whisper with a sultry tone.
> "A shame, though, I was really hoping you'd let me taste you~ Or, if not all of you, at least just part of you~"
> Then break the hug off entirely, give a nod to the inchling and amanojaku, and resume our normal formal business tone.
> "Anyway, thank you again for what you have done for us. We can leave you be from here if you wish."

Aya:

> With forgiveness given, you give a bit of a whisper.
> "W-Wha, huh?" Hatate questions in embarrassment.
> "I wonder what you've made poor Himekaidou do..." Megumu muses.
> "Huh?! M-Me-Iiz... w-what are you doing here?!" Hatate hides her face with her hands.

> The amanojaku shrugs.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Do we how Iizunamaru thinks of us, in general?
> Given Iizunamaru is a daitengu, but is also chief of the karasu tengu, does that qualify her as a karasu tengu as well? If it does not, are we aware of whether or not she has any affinity for the wind?
> "Oh, right. I ran into Boss at the Moriya Shrine. She's got her reasons for following along."

[Philosopher]

Seki
>Wait when we fly can't people see under our skirt
->Spats, we need spats!

Fairy-head
>"Cirno is strong, but with how easily her friend got of the ice she might be easier.  We should get training from the strongest fairy."

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> Do we how Iizunamaru thinks of us, in general?
> Given Iizunamaru is a daitengu, but is also chief of the karasu tengu, does that qualify her as a karasu tengu as well? If it does not, are we aware of whether or not she has any affinity for the wind?
> "Oh, right. I ran into Boss at the Moriya Shrine. She's got her reasons for following along."

Seki
>Wait when we fly can't people see under our skirt
->Spats, we need spats!

Fairy-head
>"Cirno is strong, but with how easily her friend got of the ice she might be easier.  We should get training from the strongest fairy."

Aya:

> You do not. You don't expect it to be too positive.
> You believe she'd fit under your ability.
> Mugumu waves.
> "H-Hello..." Hatate says, not peeking.

Seki:

> It's fine. You don't fly at the village, and when you need to elsewhere, you keep low

> "Good luck then. She's the Great Fairy. You can't grasp what she can."
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Look just a touch sheepish at Hatate's current state.
> "Hmm. Maybe that was just a bit too much? Well, can't do anything about it now. C'mere, Princess."
> Scoop Hatate back up in the same bridal carry that we had her in before, making sure Megumu can't see anything she shouldn't.
> Then look to the castle lords.
> "We're gonna head out. Feel free to let me know if you want or need me to do anything else for you."

[Kilgamayan]

Oh oops

Seki Head With Aya:

> If the bridal carry is successful, float over and plop ourselves in the lap of the tengu getting carried. Don't want to get left behind!

[Philosopher]

Seki:
>Do we feel any better about the earlier blunder

Fairy-head
>"Basics are still the basics."
->Start  slowly floating after the great fairy

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> Look just a touch sheepish at Hatate's current state.
> "Hmm. Maybe that was just a bit too much? Well, can't do anything about it now. C'mere, Princess."
> Scoop Hatate back up in the same bridal carry that we had her in before, making sure Megumu can't see anything she shouldn't.
> Then look to the castle lords.
> "We're gonna head out. Feel free to let me know if you want or need me to do anything else for you."

Oh oops

Seki Head With Aya:

> If the bridal carry is successful, float over and plop ourselves in the lap of the tengu getting carried. Don't want to get left behind!

Seki:
>Do we feel any better about the earlier blunder

Fairy-head
>"Basics are still the basics."
->Start  slowly floating after the great fairy

Aya:

> "What?" Shinmyoumaru questions.
> "M-Me?" Hatate jumps as you grab her up.
> "Good luck. You'll need it." Seija advises.
> "Didn't expect the criminal everyone had trouble with to be this polite." Megumu follows behind you.

Seki:

> You feel someone grab you at the castle before you can start following along again!
> "A horseless headless horseman~?" The voice of... you believe Kagerou, speaks. Ah, it must be her...

> You feel a bit better...

> You follow where Dai went...
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Look to Shinmyoumaru.
> "Right, sorry, I mean this princess here."
> Heft Hatate a tiny bit for emphasis.
> "Have a good one."
> Have a look back at Iizunamaru, nod our head in the direction of the Bamboo Forest, and then take to the air and fly toward the Bamboo Forest. Rather than lightning-bolting our way there, take a slower pace so as to not overly hassle the already-flustered woman in our arms.

[Philosopher]

Seki
>Tie our cape around our waist to hide our dignity
->When satisfied try the exercises again

Aya-head
>"I have a head.  How are you doing Kagerou?"

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> Look to Shinmyoumaru.
> "Right, sorry, I mean this princess here."
> Heft Hatate a tiny bit for emphasis.
> "Have a good one."
> Have a look back at Iizunamaru, nod our head in the direction of the Bamboo Forest, and then take to the air and fly toward the Bamboo Forest. Rather than lightning-bolting our way there, take a slower pace so as to not overly hassle the already-flustered woman in our arms.

Seki
>Tie our cape around our waist to hide our dignity
->When satisfied try the exercises again

Aya-head
>"I have a head.  How are you doing Kagerou?"

Aya:

> "Cute" Shinmyoumaru comments.
> You leave with the burning Tengu in arms,  and your boss following along.

Seki:

> You tie your cape lower,  and start to... to to get back into it...

> "I was with a friend who was invited here like me. What are you doing here?" She turns you to face her.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Has Hatate uncovered her face yet?
> How red is she? (Check her ears if we can't see her face.)
> "Yeah, Boss, the amanojaku seems reasonably agreeable in the right circumstances. I suspect she just wants to be left alone more than anything else. She's definitely pretty self-serving, but really, who isn't?"

[Philosopher]

Aya-head
>"I got involved in an incident and now I'm helping Aya and others solve it."

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> Has Hatate uncovered her face yet?
> How red is she? (Check her ears if we can't see her face.)
> "Yeah, Boss, the amanojaku seems reasonably agreeable in the right circumstances. I suspect she just wants to be left alone more than anything else. She's definitely pretty self-serving, but really, who isn't?"

Aya-head
>"I got involved in an incident and now I'm helping Aya and others solve it."

Aya:

> Yes, but she's looking away.
> Almost as red as a tomato. Getting better, though.
> "I see." Megumu responds.

Seki:

> "An incident... You sure you want to get involved?" Kagerou questions, looking worried. "We're not usually the ones who can cause much of an impact. Or even defend ourselves against the real troublemakers as well..."
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Do we actually know how to get to Eientei?
> Is Iizunamaru positioned behind us in such a way where she could see things she shouldn't be looking at?
> If so, are we capable of using wind manipulation to determine which way she's looking without ourselves looking at her?
> Where specifically on Hatate's body are we gripping with our hands?
> "Anyway, did the goddess at that shrine have any info for you? I was honestly surprised she hadn't noticed things were wrong on her own, the wind's been wonky all day, and she's the only person I can think of that can compare to me when it comes to wind."

[Philosopher]

Aya-head
>"No, but I woke up involved."
>Let out a sigh
>"The incident makes me feel insane, so the sooner its solved the better."

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> Do we actually know how to get to Eientei?
> Is Iizunamaru positioned behind us in such a way where she could see things she shouldn't be looking at?
> If so, are we capable of using wind manipulation to determine which way she's looking without ourselves looking at her?
> Where specifically on Hatate's body are we gripping with our hands?
> "Anyway, did the goddess at that shrine have any info for you? I was honestly surprised she hadn't noticed things were wrong on her own, the wind's been wonky all day, and she's the only person I can think of that can compare to me when it comes to wind."

Aya-head
>"No, but I woke up involved."
>Let out a sigh
>"The incident makes me feel insane, so the sooner its solved the better."

Aya:

> Yes.
> She's actually above and to your side,  as if positioning herself to prevent a glimpse of either of you. She's still behind enough that you can't sneak a peak, though.
> Hatate's legs (somewhat her butt) and back, almost sitting her up.
> She just relayed what she heard from you. Though it was hard to believe anything is wrong."

Seki:

> "You need to take care not to die, too."
>_

[Philosopher]

Seki:
>Continue the exercises

Aya-head
>"I've got a good head on my shoulders, but I'll try not to stick my neck out too much."

Fairy-head
>Look for the great fairy

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Is Hatate holding onto us at all, since she's not covering her face anymore?
> Nod.
> "Yeah, it seems like different people are being affected in different ways. Some people, like me, feel the existential dread that everything is wrong. Others don't feel that dread, but can tell something is strange through other means and abilities, like the Princess and her camera here. And then some folks aren't aware at all. We haven't noticed any sort of pattern to it yet, unfortunately."