~Beyond the Border~ > Rumia's Party Games
Doll Quest - Foundation
raikaria:
--- Quote from: Neovereign on June 29, 2022, 09:05:47 PM ---> "You get to just say you were invited without explanation or who invited you and it's better than me explaining how I was? If that isn't insulting and rude... And calling me a plus one? If it wasn't for Alice's sake, I'd let you go through this yourself since they're so rude and cautious of me. Why call me here if I'm just going to be treated like this before I even get in?"
> Cross our arms.
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> The gatekeeper looks at you.
> "I'm just doing my job. I've not seen you before. Or heard of any doll-magicians."
> "Yes, but there is also a Jizo statue in front of you." Narumi remarks.
> "I haven't let any of you in yet..." the gatekeeper sulks.
> At this point, the red skinned being that waddled off returns.
> "The witch says that she was expecting a doll in place of the puppeteer." the small creature remarks.
> The gatekeeper nods. "Well; if that's the case who am I to argue?"
> The other short creature and the gatekeeper move aside, with the gatekeeper opening the gate.
> "Route to the library is marked with magelight spheres. I advise to not go off-route, lest you get lose." the gatekeeper explains.
Neovereign:
> Nod nod.
Branneg Xy:
--- Quote from: raikaria on July 02, 2022, 09:20:59 PM ---> The gatekeeper looks at you.
> "I'm just doing my job. I've not seen you before. Or heard of any doll-magicians."
> "Yes, but there is also a Jizo statue in front of you." Narumi remarks.
> "I haven't let any of you in yet..." the gatekeeper sulks.
> At this point, the red skinned being that waddled off returns.
> "The witch says that she was expecting a doll in place of the puppeteer." the small creature remarks.
> The gatekeeper nods. "Well; if that's the case who am I to argue?"
> The other short creature and the gatekeeper move aside, with the gatekeeper opening the gate.
> "Route to the library is marked with magelight spheres. I advise to not go off-route, lest you get lose." the gatekeeper explains.
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> Give thanks for her instructions,and...
> ...remark we are sorry for being ...somehow crabby... since,in addition for all this being a new+st experience, Alice's situation 1st and the Grimories 2nd have left us...somehow on edge,while also.
> ... asking for her name and,if we have not yet given ours,do the same before saluting her.
> Lastly ,go in ogether as instructed AND observe the what & who is on the way.
Neovereign:
--- Quote from: Branneg Xy on July 04, 2022, 08:23:12 PM ---> ...remark we are sorry for being ...somehow crabby... since,in addition for all this being a new+st experience, Alice's situation 1st and the Grimories 2nd have left us...somehow on edge,while also.
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> Don't apologize. She's hasn't apologized herself.
> "Thanks for the advice. I sure wouldn't want others also harassing me to leave when I'm trying to follow an invitation just because I'm unfamiliar. At least, more than they probably also will."
> Address Byakuren.
> "Maybe it's best if you just put me in a pocket or something until we get there. There'll be no issues if they only see your familiar face at least. I don't think I can afford to waste urgent time on things like this again."
raikaria:
--- Quote from: Neovereign on July 02, 2022, 09:41:35 PM ---> Nod nod.
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> You acknowledge the instructions.
--- Quote from: Branneg Xy on July 04, 2022, 08:23:12 PM ---> Give thanks for her instructions,and...
> ...remark we are sorry for being ...somehow crabby... since,in addition for all this being a new+st experience, Alice's situation 1st and the Grimories 2nd have left us...somehow on edge,while also.
> ... asking for her name and,if we have not yet given ours,do the same before saluting her.
> Lastly ,go in ogether as instructed AND observe the what & who is on the way.
--- End quote ---
--- Quote from: Neovereign on July 04, 2022, 09:04:24 PM ---> Don't apologize. She's hasn't apologized herself.
> "Thanks for the advice. I sure wouldn't want others also harassing me to leave when I'm trying to follow an invitation just because I'm unfamiliar. At least, more than they probably also will."
> Address Byakuren.
> "Maybe it's best if you just put me in a pocket or something until we get there. There'll be no issues if they only see your familiar face at least. I don't think I can afford to waste urgent time on things like this again."
--- End quote ---
> You also thank the guard for the advice.
> You introduce yourself, and the guard responds that her name is Hong Meiling.
> Meiling looks a little sheepish. "Well; with what's going on you can't blame me for being careful around someone I've never even heard of before. It's my job to vet people going into the mansion... and the Mistress was very clear that I needed to be careful with anyone unfamiliar or unexpected."
> As you enter into the mansion, you speak to Byakuren. She shakes her head. Meiling also allows Narumi to pass, although she floats at a rather slow speed, so Byakuren leaves her to her own pace.
> "If anything, hiding would arouse more suspicion. Besides, it sounds as if this "Patchouli" is aware of you already. You should not be afraid of others making the wrong first impression. Simply prove them wrong."
> The monk gives a warm smile. "Besides; if anyone would arouse suspicion in the mansion of a Devil; it would be a Buddhist Monk; no?"
> You follow the directions until you reach a large set of purple double-doors.
> Byakuren opens the doors, and before you is a massive library. It looks far, far too large to fit in the mansion based on what you saw outside, and the towering selves are all packed with books.
> Before you; at the entryway to the library, is a cleared area with a table decoared with candles. Marisa is sitting at one of the seats. In an adjacent seat is another blonde girl, looking younger than Marisa; in a red and white outfit. A white cat sits on her shoulder. She immediately looks over to you and Byakuren and has a huge smile.
> Love's Blank Slate
> Ellen
[Side note: Ellen's title in PoDD is Hardworking Witch who dreams of Love. Marisa is a Hardworking Witch who uses love-colored magic. Both also run a magic shop. Looks like Marisa stole Ellen's lifestyle; as well as Yuki's outfit and Yuuka's Spark?]