Author Topic: Finite Potential (Read 122960 times)

Neovereign · « **Reply #210 on:** September 30, 2022, 06:39:35 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on September 30, 2022, 06:37:08 PM

> Of the two impromptu allies that stuck with us, look to the one who said they'd travel with us.
> "So, you said 'your' shrine?"

> Two of the four are still following.
> "Yes. I'm the shrine maiden there." She introduces herself. "Sanae."
>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #211 on:** September 30, 2022, 06:41:34 PM »

> Nod.
> "I am Mayumi Joutouguu, lance corporal for Lady Keiki Haniyasushin."

Neovereign · « **Reply #212 on:** September 30, 2022, 06:45:03 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on September 30, 2022, 06:41:34 PM

> Nod.
> "I am Mayumi Joutouguu, lance corporal for Lady Keiki Haniyasushin."

> "And that's me. No one special. We caused a bit of trouble for you and your shrine..." Keiki says "We're sorry."
>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #213 on:** September 30, 2022, 06:47:59 PM »

> Look at Lady Keiki in shock.
> "'No one special'? Nothing could be further from the truth! Do you require me to read the Joutouguu List of Seven Thousand, Three Hundred, Forty-Eight Reasons Why Lady Keiki Is The Greatest?"

Neovereign · « **Reply #214 on:** October 01, 2022, 06:47:40 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on September 30, 2022, 06:47:59 PM

> Look at Lady Keiki in shock.
> "'No one special'? Nothing could be further from the truth! Do you require me to read the Joutouguu List of Seven Thousand, Three Hundred, Forty-Eight Reasons Why Lady Keiki Is The Greatest?"

> "Please don't..."
> "You're a Goddess, aren't you?" Sanae questions. "I can tell. Why are you interested in our shrine? Are you thinking of being a part of it?"
> "No, nothing major like that."
>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #215 on:** October 01, 2022, 12:50:52 PM »

> Hmm, the list must not be long enough. We'll have to add to it.
> Dwell on what we can add to that list while Lady Keiki conducts her business with this woman.

Neovereign · « **Reply #216 on:** October 01, 2022, 01:22:59 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 01, 2022, 12:50:52 PM

> Hmm, the list must not be long enough. We'll have to add to it.
> Dwell on what we can add to that list while Lady Keiki conducts her business with this woman.

> Well, it looks like she already made friends with a goddess and her shrine maiden without even trying....
> "Business?"
> Keiki shakes her head.
> "It's just something I'm curious about. Like how you get worshipers and visitors to, well, visit, when the path to it is like this..."
>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #217 on:** October 01, 2022, 01:38:48 PM »

> That's seven thousand, three hundred, forty-nine! Excellent.
> "In general, we wish to learn about humans more, and this is one of the more curious aspects of their existence here."

Neovereign · « **Reply #218 on:** October 01, 2022, 01:45:15 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 01, 2022, 01:38:48 PM

> That's seven thousand, three hundred, forty-nine! Excellent.
> "In general, we wish to learn about humans more, and this is one of the more curious aspects of their existence here."

> "It's curious? Well, we've been trying to make it more accessible, but it's hard to keep them from getting curious about the rest of the mountain. There's the Hakurei Shrine and such, but that-"
> "Hakurei? As in Reimu?" Keiki questions.
>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #219 on:** October 01, 2022, 01:46:59 PM »

> ! We know that name! That's...not a name with the best of memories...
> Widen our eyes a bit and stiffen some, but say nothing and let this person continue.

Neovereign · « **Reply #220 on:** October 02, 2022, 01:48:50 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 01, 2022, 01:46:59 PM

> ! We know that name! That's...not a name with the best of memories...
> Widen our eyes a bit and stiffen some, but say nothing and let this person continue.

> "Yes. I'm sure everyone knows about her... you'd think she'd be visited more than us, but that is part of the reason she isn't.."
> "Huh?" Keiki questions.
>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #221 on:** October 02, 2022, 02:38:20 PM »

> "Were we supposed to visit her? Did she intend on apologizing for blemishing Lady Keiki?"

Neovereign · « **Reply #222 on:** October 03, 2022, 02:31:40 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 02, 2022, 02:38:20 PM

> "Were we supposed to visit her? Did she intend on apologizing for blemishing Lady Keiki?"

> "I mean human visitors. She usually gets youkai visitors. Especially one's she bests in danmaku, usually after incidents."
>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #223 on:** October 03, 2022, 02:33:45 AM »

> Look to Lady Keiki.
> "I suppose you were to receive an apology, Lady Keiki. I think we should look into that when we are able. But I will defer to your judgment, of course."

Neovereign · « **Reply #224 on:** October 05, 2022, 10:24:11 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 03, 2022, 02:33:45 AM

> Look to Lady Keiki.
> "I suppose you were to receive an apology, Lady Keiki. I think we should look into that when we are able. But I will defer to your judgment, of course."

> "If this is about an incident or something, it's pretty petty to come all the way to Reimu just for an apology." Sanae speaks. "Besides, she usually has her hands full with other people bothering her."
> "I suppose we can keep our focus on the task at hand..." Keiki considers.
>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #225 on:** October 05, 2022, 10:42:51 PM »

> Frown a bit.
> "Perhaps if we made a trip specifically for it, but there's nothing petty about seeking an apology for offenses if we're in the area anyway. Surely you would seek the same if someone came along and beat up your goddess for no reason."

Neovereign · « **Reply #226 on:** October 06, 2022, 08:14:18 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 05, 2022, 10:42:51 PM

> Frown a bit.
> "Perhaps if we made a trip specifically for it, but there's nothing petty about seeking an apology for offenses if we're in the area anyway. Surely you would seek the same if someone came along and beat up your goddess for no reason."

> "Well, she did have a reason... we did that poorly..." Sanae says. "But holding grudges doesn't do anyone good. Lady Suwako, for example, insists she's just trying to keep a certain someone from doing a specific thing that upsets her, rather than fighting them over it in revenge."
>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #227 on:** October 06, 2022, 08:21:13 PM »

> "Hm. Well, if Lady Keiki deems her worthy of forgiveness, then I will gladly do so. I cannot deny the social benefits to forgiveness that you cite."

Neovereign · « **Reply #228 on:** October 08, 2022, 05:21:30 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 06, 2022, 08:21:13 PM

> "Hm. Well, if Lady Keiki deems her worthy of forgiveness, then I will gladly do so. I cannot deny the social benefits to forgiveness that you cite."

> "There's even more that I haven't listed as well. Especially if you're publicly known."
> "Right. It's dangerous to act out when you're well known..." Keiki agrees.
>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #229 on:** October 08, 2022, 12:30:02 PM »

> Were we 'acting out' when that shrine maiden showed up?

Neovereign · « **Reply #230 on:** October 11, 2022, 03:57:05 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 08, 2022, 12:30:02 PM

> Were we 'acting out' when that shrine maiden showed up?

> You don't believe so.
>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #231 on:** October 11, 2022, 03:59:31 PM »

> "I will keep this in mind if I ever act out or am well-known, then."

Neovereign · « **Reply #232 on:** October 14, 2022, 05:42:12 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 11, 2022, 03:59:31 PM

> "I will keep this in mind if I ever act out or am well-known, then."

> "I think you'll be fine."
> "Yeah, might just be the Tengu trying nit to screw up or something." Sanae considers.
> "Almost there." The wolf tengu guiding you speaks.
>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #233 on:** October 14, 2022, 05:44:47 AM »

> Nod silently to the wolf while continuing to guard Lady Keiki on our way.

Neovereign · « **Reply #234 on:** October 24, 2022, 04:31:45 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on October 14, 2022, 05:44:47 AM

> Nod silently to the wolf while continuing to guard Lady Keiki on our way.

> You continue quietly...
> "Here's our shrine." Sanae introduces, as you come up to, well, a shrine.
> Theres a few people outside here. The shrine is big, but you wouldn't call it grand.
>_