Neo Gensokyo Quest - Part 2

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> "Ah, I think someone did something."

Megumu:

> ...Reholster our tripod before it gets taken away from us.
> How are we at CQC?
> "This is what your friends do to you? I'd hate to meet your enemies..."

Aya:

> "Let's hope they do more."
> You start to fall, though only for a moment, as you find yourself back at the battlefield.

Megumu

> You stow your tripod.
> You're fast. You could beat Momizi if she tried to match you. Even with her sword, you should win. Aya would lose bare handed as well, even with her speed. It's a different case than danmaku, after all. You wonder if Aya could beat you if she trained though...
> "Haha, in the end, my friends are still my friends..." The fairy speaks.
> You notice Aya and Youmu's group return nearby. The cold behind you must mean Cirno's here too, though it's quickly answered with her heading towards Aya.

> Youmu raises her hand, to which her phantom half approaches.
> However, before anything else happens, a bright light shines through the cave from the side of your allies.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Shield our eyes from the light while focusing on collecting Cirno as she comes, holding her up up against us.

Megumu:

> Shield our eyes from the light while also moving toward Shameimaru, positioning ourselves so we're within arm's length of her while being between her and this 'Rumia' entity. We have no idea what state she's in right now, so it'd be unwise to let the frienemy have a clear shot at her...

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> Shield our eyes from the light while focusing on collecting Cirno as she comes, holding her up up against us.

Megumu:

> Shield our eyes from the light while also moving toward Shameimaru, positioning ourselves so we're within arm's length of her while being between her and this 'Rumia' entity. We have no idea what state she's in right now, so it'd be unwise to let the frienemy have a clear shot at her...

Aya:

> You grab up Cirno as she runs into you.
> "What kind of idiot gets caught up first? Are you that desperate to be known as the fastest?" Cirno complains.
> "Are you planning on making a sun?" You hear Byakuren.
> "It looks like a youkai with control over darkness. You have to snuff out every last bit, or it'll just make shadows." You hear Miko.
> "You can't from just one direction like that. I'll cover the rest." Byakuren speaks.
> "I told you not to interrupt. Just let me have my battle." you hear... Is that Rumia? It sounds like her a bit with her getting annoyed, but it's different.

Megumu:

> You gather with the rest of your group, somewhat glad you didn't decide to be eaten by your subordinate. You did get to observe this, after all. Though you still wonder who and what this Rumia is...
>_

[Philosopher]

Seki
>Take a seat
>Send our heads to look for books that could help Flandre with her problem or us be a better maid

[Kilgamayan]

Megumu:

> Cirno was pretty eager to get caught up herself, and it looks like her corresponding grand plan was a total failure...but we'll keep that to ourselves.

Aya:

> Try to sneak a peak at where the alleged Rumia's voice is coming from.
> "Eyes were on the prize too much. What's happened, you two?"

[Neovereign]

Seki
>Take a seat
>Send our heads to look for books that could help Flandre with her problem or us be a better maid

Megumu:

> Cirno was pretty eager to get caught up herself, and it looks like her corresponding grand plan was a total failure...but we'll keep that to ourselves.

Aya:

> Try to sneak a peak at where the alleged Rumia's voice is coming from.
> "Eyes were on the prize too much. What's happened, you two?"

Seki:

> You sit down as the two seem to be in a bat form now... They must've been doing some things while you were focused on others...

Aya:

> "I misjudged my enemy again. Or I guess, I misjudged how much I could do against them." Cirno admits.
> The light intensifies almost twice as much, only to get consumed by darkness, putting you back in the gloomy dark of this cave.
> "I told you to knock it off. Geez. Now I'm not even in the mood for it... Just get out." Rumia speaks.
> Now that you can see, she looks... mostly the same. Though she got the Cirno and Daiyousei treatment. She looks older, much more mature.
> "We're here for Reimu." Youmu speaks, picking up her swords.
> "What's she gonna do? Fix Gensokyo and the Moon just because she's the Hakurei Shrine Maiden? It's best to move forward than to try and go back." Rumia explains.
>_

[Philosopher]

Seki
>Watch the sisters

>Did we send out our heads?

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> "Her presence has been requested by a special guest."

[Neovereign]

Seki
>Watch the sisters

>Did we send out our heads?

Aya:

> "Her presence has been requested by a special guest."

Seki:

> No. You just reviewed how you normally do so. Or at least, tried to.
> It seems they're just turning between bat and humanoid form...

Aya:

> "The Lunarians, I know. You'd be wasting your time trying that, though. Or I guess they'll be wasting their time too. Both of you would." Rumia explains.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> "Well, I mean, it would still be the polite thing to do."

[Philosopher]

Seki
>What happened to the heads we summoned to read books earlier.

>If the heads are gone
->Create two heads
-->Send them to find the books we want.

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> "Well, I mean, it would still be the polite thing to do."

Seki
>What happened to the heads we summoned to read books earlier.

>If the heads are gone
->Create two heads
-->Send them to find the books we want.

Aya:

> "Whatever she wants from her deal with you, she'll only get disappointment. It's not that polite to bring up someone's hopes and crush them on purpose."

Seki:

> You remake the heads and try to find books on maids and etiquette...
> However, they stop flying after a bit of searching away from you.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Shrug.
> "Then I'll warn her in advance that she might get less than nothing out of it. Or do you have ulterior motives for hanging onto Reimu yourself?"

[Philosopher]

Seki
>Have the heads use there neck energy on each other's necks

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> Shrug.
> "Then I'll warn her in advance that she might get less than nothing out of it. Or do you have ulterior motives for hanging onto Reimu yourself?"

Seki
>Have the heads use there neck energy on each other's necks

Aya:

> "She's going to help me with something. This was just to stretch, see how strong I am, and maybe get a bite or two."

Seki:

> You do so, but it doesn't help them move more... you might just be wasting energy.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> How does Reimu seem to be taking this revelation?
> "What with?"

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> How does Reimu seem to be taking this revelation?
> "What with?"

Aya:

> Knocked out, or maybe just sleeping, back at the throne area.
> "Something only someone like her can help with. I'll make sure to drop by Marisa to show her Reimu's okay."
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Megumu:

> Now that things have calmed down a bit, debate the merits of offering this 'Rumia' a proper go at fisticuffs, so that she doesn't leave this encounter completely unsatisfied.

Aya:

> Purse our lips in irritated thought.
> "...You seem to know some things about what's going on that the rest of us don't. Anything you're willing to spill?"

[Philosopher]

Seki
>What happened to the heads?

[Neovereign]

Megumu:

> Now that things have calmed down a bit, debate the merits of offering this 'Rumia' a proper go at fisticuffs, so that she doesn't leave this encounter completely unsatisfied.

Aya:

> Purse our lips in irritated thought.
> "...You seem to know some things about what's going on that the rest of us don't. Anything you're willing to spill?"

Seki
>What happened to the heads?

Megumu:

> You consider... You'd have to set some rules like just being a true brawl, with no abilities, but you think you could handle her if so.

Aya:

> The youkai grins.
> "Wind sure gets around well, I can say that... But can't reach nearly as much places as darkness can." She boasts, though loses the grin. "However, I'm still-... in need of a few things."
> "You're still having trouble with your seal, Rumia?" Daiyousei questions. "I'm sorry I haven't been abl-
> "Don't just say that sort of thing!" The youkai snaps at the massive fairy.

Seki:

> Still rolling slowly, or rather, not anymore, now that they're pushing against each other with energy.
>_

[Philosopher]

Seki
>Have the heads come back
->Try to absorb their spiritual energy
-->Maybe try pushing energy in and connecting then pulling it all out.

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Oho! Whip the notebook and writing tool back out and begin note-taking on Rumia needing help with a seal.

Megumu:

> "Do you still desire a go at combat? I could probably throw a hand or two to your satisfaction if some ground rules were laid first."

Aya:

> Glance over curiously at Iizunamaru.

[Neovereign]

Seki
>Have the heads come back
->Try to absorb their spiritual energy
-->Maybe try pushing energy in and connecting then pulling it all out.

Aya:

> Oho! Whip the notebook and writing tool back out and begin note-taking on Rumia needing help with a seal.

Megumu:

> "Do you still desire a go at combat? I could probably throw a hand or two to your satisfaction if some ground rules were laid first."

Aya:

> Glance over curiously at Iizunamaru.

Seki:

> You have the heads return.
> You don't really absorb it back...

Aya:

> You begin to note down Rumia needing help with a seal. That'd explain Reimu, but shouldn't it be done by now? Or does it take longer...

Megumu:

> "Like what? What's your reason for wanting to anyways?" Rumia questions.
>_

[Philosopher]

Seki
>What are the vampires doing

>Dismiss the heads
->Sit on our main head
-->Create another head
--->Discreetly put our main head back

>Did we copy our body?
->Did anything unusual happen?

[Kilgamayan]

Megumu:

> What other sorts of grounds were we thinking earlier?
> "You seem to want a fight. I believe I could give you a proper one. Does there need to be more of a reason than that here in these lands?"

[Neovereign]

Seki
>What are the vampires doing

>Dismiss the heads
->Sit on our main head
-->Create another head
--->Discreetly put our main head back

>Did we copy our body?
->Did anything unusual happen?

Megumu:

> What other sorts of grounds were we thinking earlier?
> "You seem to want a fight. I believe I could give you a proper one. Does there need to be more of a reason than that here in these lands?"

Seki:

> It looks like Flan has managed to transform into a smaller form like Remilia, but it hardly lasts a few seconds. Remilia seems to be praising that much at least.
> You mess around with your head, but nothing new seems to happen. You have not managed to create more than just a head.
> Patchouli seems to be watching you through the corner of her eye. You mightve  made her wary with that book thing you did...

Megumu:

> You don't want to make too many rules. Mostly just no magic or supernatural things like using the wind or darkness. You're naturally fast and strong. You could probably beat an Oni with evasion and enough hits.
> If you want want use your tripod, you'd need to allow her to use weapons too, of course.
> You could make it a ring match for your further benefit, but ring outs are always a bit dissappinting to strong people.

> "Alright. I'll hear you out." Rumia crosses her arms.
> "Are you upset Aya got caught first?" Little bird questions.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Tengu:

> Who did Little Bird's comment appear directed at?

[Neovereign]

Tengu:

> Who did Little Bird's comment appear directed at?

> Megumu
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Megumu:

> To Little Bird: "Not at all. It would simply be poor form to not offer her this opportunity after the setup she so clearly crafted."
> To 'Rumia': "Based on your earlier comments towards that swordswoman, my immediate thought was straight-up fisticuffs. No weapons, no supernaturality, just good-ol'-fashioned 'beating the piss out of each other', as the youths say."

Aya:

> Glance over to Cirno with a mildly confused expression.
> "Uh. What happened while I was gone, again?"

[Neovereign]

Megumu:

> To Little Bird: "Not at all. It would simply be poor form to not offer her this opportunity after the setup she so clearly crafted."
> To 'Rumia': "Based on your earlier comments towards that swordswoman, my immediate thought was straight-up fisticuffs. No weapons, no supernaturality, just good-ol'-fashioned 'beating the piss out of each other', as the youths say."

Aya:

> Glance over to Cirno with a mildly confused expression.
> "Uh. What happened while I was gone, again?"

> "I was just getting rid of the most troublesome one." Rumia explains.
> "You didn't see my training, then." Youmu speaks.

> "I got out quickly too..." Corno answers.
>_