Finite Potential

[Neovereign]

> You are at the peak...
> ...
> The apex...
> ...
> The limit...
> ...
> Your limit.
> You are capable of whatever you can reach for when it comes to your abilities.
> Gensokyo can be whatever you want. It can be yours. Your playground. Your toy. Your servant. Your master. Your beloved. Your enemy. Your home.
> ...
> But.
> Who are you?
>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Of course we're the apex of our abilities. Really, we're the apex of existence. Lady Keiki wouldn't make us any less than perfect, and we can't be any less than perfect in her name and her defense! None shall sully her name while we live and breathe!
> ...If our existence counts as 'living' and our idling animation counts as 'breathing', anyway.

[Neovereign]

> Of course we're the apex of our abilities. Really, we're the apex of existence. Lady Keiki wouldn't make us any less than perfect, and we can't be any less than perfect in her name and her defense! None shall sully her name while we live and breathe!
> ...If our existence counts as 'living' and our idling animation counts as 'breathing', anyway.

> That's right. You're Mayumi, Lady Keiki's most loyal follower. Even among humans, there wouldn't be anyone more loyal to her than yourself. This incredible loyalty empowers you for the sake of Lady Keiki.
> You are currently away from home with Keiki, back in Gensokyo... today's trip is for understanding humans more. Though Lady Keiki said such, she appears to be leading to someplace humans don't frequent. In fact, you're leaving the village many humans stay at.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Skills
> Inventory
> Appearance
> Why are we leaving the village of humans when we were instructed to understand humans?

[Neovereign]

> Skills
> Inventory
> Appearance
> Why are we leaving the village of humans when we were instructed to understand humans?

> Your loyalty to Keiki empowers you. As for your talents, you're a great commander and combatant, skilled in both close and mid-range combat. You're good with most conventional weapons. You can use a bow, but not as well as other weapons you're skilled with.

> You have only the clothes on you and your usual device in hand. Most people don't see it as a weapon, so it's good if you don't call it one around others. You don't have any backup weapons on you.

> You wear your common outfit with no changes. You're not nearly as magnificent as Lady Keiki. But she made you this way, so in a way, you're still as good as can get, even with how different, flat, and less lifelike you look from her.
> Then again, maybe she hasn't brought it up? She could have many ideas on changing you, but didn't want to put off "your concern" She sometimes mentions.

> You are following Lady Keiki.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

> When was the last time Lady Keiki mentioned 'our concerns'?
> Did Lady Keiki say why we're leaving or where we're going? This is strictly a curiosity, whatever reasons and motivations she has are most assuredly good ones.
> Is Lady Keiki actually outright in front of us? If so, assuming she is looking where she's going and not at us, spend some time looking her over and appreciating her and her perfect figure.

[Neovereign]

> When was the last time Lady Keiki mentioned 'our concerns'?
> Did Lady Keiki say why we're leaving or where we're going? This is strictly a curiosity, whatever reasons and motivations she has are most assuredly good ones.
> Is Lady Keiki actually outright in front of us? If so, assuming she is looking where she's going and not at us, spend some time looking her over and appreciating her and her perfect figure.

> Something about eating something she made. Since it was by her, it was good. That's all that needs to be considered.
> Not where you're headed, no.
> Yes.
> Sadly you have been sharing your gaze on the surroundings, in case anyone has I'll intentions towards her. Otherwise, you'd be admiring her figure alone instead.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

> How long ago was the food thing?
> How shapely is Lady Keiki's figure?
> Make sure to adjust our guard-scanning to pass our vision over Lady Keiki's body as much as possible so we may enjoy her as much as possible while still fulfilling our duties.

[Philosopher]

>The church's dog and the wandering German, Adelind Aurum.


>Finally, I found a home.

[Neovereign]

> How long ago was the food thing?
> How shapely is Lady Keiki's figure?
> Make sure to adjust our guard-scanning to pass our vision over Lady Keiki's body as much as possible so we may enjoy her as much as possible while still fulfilling our duties.

>The church's dog and the wandering German, Adelind Aurum.


>Finally, I found a home.

> You don't recall.
> She undoubtedly has the best figure. Few match up to her, and those that do simply don't pull it off as well. Many that try to or exceed her sizes don't come close to working out either.

> You already know who you are now. You might trouble Lady Keiki if you're getting yourself confused with someone else.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "I have a report, Lady Keiki. My sources tell me you still have the finest figure in all the lands."

[Neovereign]

> "I have a report, Lady Keiki. My sources tell me you still have the finest figure in all the lands."

> "Hmhm, aren't you getting a bit distracted?"
>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Of course not. Getting distracted risks ambushes. My vision simply happens to pass over you as I survey the landscape."

[Neovereign]

> "Of course not. Getting distracted risks ambushes. My vision simply happens to pass over you as I survey the landscape."

> "Then thank you for the vigilant watch, Mayumi."
> However, it seems like someone has their eyes on your back. No, they're running towards you and Keiki?
>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Ah!"
> Turn around and focus on the stranger. No aggressors may be let through us!

[Neovereign]

> "Ah!"
> Turn around and focus on the stranger. No aggressors may be let through us!

> You turn,  to which the stranger stumbles to a stop in surprise.
> "Uh. Er, you can't go that way! That's youkai mountain. The tengu hardly let anyone pass."
> "Hm?" Keiki questions, stopping. "But this is the way towards that shrine, right? "
>_

[Kilgamayan]

> What does this stranger look like?
> Does the stranger appear to be human?

[Neovereign]

> What does this stranger look like?
> Does the stranger appear to be human?

> A male human, you believe.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Hm. The human's words and behavior suggest non-aggression. And we should probably attempt civility, if not friendliness, so as to continue our learning efforts. But it would be poor form to let our guard down only for the human to surprise us with a sudden ambush...
> Reposition ourselves, if needed, to make sure we are between Lady Keiki and the human. If we are holding our weapon, keep it in our hand, but let our weapon arm dangle at our side.
> Adopt what we hope is a slight smile with an otherwise neutral expression.
> "Greetings, human. My Lady has business she must be allowed to conduct, but we will gladly accept any helpful information you may have."

[Philosopher]

Adelind
>Take stock of our surroundings

[Neovereign]

> Hm. The human's words and behavior suggest non-aggression. And we should probably attempt civility, if not friendliness, so as to continue our learning efforts. But it would be poor form to let our guard down only for the human to surprise us with a sudden ambush...
> Reposition ourselves, if needed, to make sure we are between Lady Keiki and the human. If we are holding our weapon, keep it in our hand, but let our weapon arm dangle at our side.
> Adopt what we hope is a slight smile with an otherwise neutral expression.
> "Greetings, human. My Lady has business she must be allowed to conduct, but we will gladly accept any helpful information you may have."

Adelind
>Take stock of our surroundings

> "Ah? You aren't human?"
> "Uh huh. We aren't. Mayumi here is a very capable Lady. She'd be able to handle things even if we were ambushed." Keiki says
> "Right... Even still, I heard they're incredibly fast and can swoop you up in the Blink of an eye."
> "Oh. That does sound like it could be trouble..."
> Reassuring the human would be nice.
You feel like you should do something to convince the human that you'll be alright. Are words getting through?

> At this moment, you and Lady Keiki Haniyasushin are somewhat near the village, but still outside. It should be dangerous for a human to be this far away,, right? There is a mountain in the distance, but is that Keiki's destination?
>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "You need not worry about us, sir. I can and will protect My Lady from any and all threats. Come to think of it, are you okay straying so far from the village? Should My Lady request it, I will protect you as well, but it would be quite surprising if you came to us expecting such."

[Neovereign]

> "You need not worry about us, sir. I can and will protect My Lady from any and all threats. Come to think of it, are you okay straying so far from the village? Should My Lady request it, I will protect you as well, but it would be quite surprising if you came to us expecting such."

> "Ah right. Please do lead him back to safety. You should really worry about yourself more, young man."
> You have a bad feeling about escorting him back to the village...
>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Will you be coming with us, My Lady?"

[Neovereign]

> "Will you be coming with us, My Lady?"

> "I wouldn't leave you to worry about me being alone again."
>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Nod.
> "Good. I had a bad feeling about returning this human to the village, but surely that was only because I thought you might continue on. If go with us, then nothing will go wrong."

[Neovereign]

> Nod.
> "Good. I had a bad feeling about returning this human to the village, but surely that was only because I thought you might continue on. If go with us, then nothing will go wrong."

> "Then let's go." Keiki starts to lead.
> You don't want to. At least wait a bit...
>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Frown.
> Look around for anything unusual, on the ground or in the air.

[Neovereign]

> Frown.
> Look around for anything unusual, on the ground or in the air.

> You find nothing suspicious about. At least nearby.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "...Wait. That bad feeling is still there, even knowing you would be joining us. But I can't figure out where it's coming from..."