Seija Quest 3

[Tom]

> Oh, right, victory condition. Is there a traditional "X Strikes And You're Out" point in danmaku battles?

> Yes!  It's first to three.

[Kilgamayan]

> Hmm.
> Fire a circle of danmaku at Flandre now, one that has a diameter equal to her height.
> Do Flandre's wings appear to be a proper part of her? Or can we sense them, or parts of them, separately from the rest of her?

[Tom]

> Hmm.
> Fire a circle of danmaku at Flandre now, one that has a diameter equal to her height.
> Do Flandre's wings appear to be a proper part of her? Or can we sense them, or parts of them, separately from the rest of her?

> You trace a circle with your hand, spawning a ring of danmaku that you estimate will grow to about her height when it reaches her.
> They are one and the same, though sensing Flandre with your ability it feels like she's both there and not there at the same time.

[Kilgamayan]

> Both there and not there? What might that mean?
> Follow the circle with a couple of vertical lines.

[Tom]

> Both there and not there? What might that mean?
> Follow the circle with a couple of vertical lines.

> It reminds you of the faraway cauldrons from earlier.
> You throw a few vertical lines as Flandre recovers her bearings and glances around for you.

[Kilgamayan]

> Begin circling her current position by traveling forward and to the left in a curve.

[Tom]

> Begin circling her current position by traveling forward and to the left in a curve.

> Flandre spots the danmaku ring and leaps through it, before slashing through the lines with her sword, splitting them in half!  She clearly appears to enjoy the challenge.
> You start circling around and notice (if your eyes are not deceiving you) there's two Flandres!

[Kilgamayan]

> Where are the two Flandres positioned relative to us?
> Do we feel the presence of both of them, or just one?
> How much effort is it taking to keep the fog transparent?

[Tom]

> Where are the two Flandres positioned relative to us?
> Do we feel the presence of both of them, or just one?

> They were in a line, to fit through the danmaku ring.
> Now that you know there's two of them you can search for them separately.  Previously when you were searching for one it felt as if she was both there and not there.

> How much effort is it taking to keep the fog transparent?

> Equivalent to throwing a bullet every second?

[Kilgamayan]

> Are they the only two Flandres we can sense?

[Tom]

> Are they the only two Flandres we can sense?

> "The left one's the real one" a voice whispers

[Kilgamayan]

> Hmm...well, this is as good a chance as any to test something else we were trying the other day.
> Using the pendant as a focus, sense both Flandres at once, try imagining them as a single group the entity 'Flandre', and try swapping with both at once.

[Tom]

> Hmm...well, this is as good a chance as any to test something else we were trying the other day.
> Using the pendant as a focus, sense both Flandres at once, try imagining them as a single group the entity 'Flandre', and try swapping with both at once.

> You focus your mind on the pendant which shines brightly, filling you with magical energy.  That pleasant intoxicating feeling returns as you as red sparks once again arc around you.  Picturing the two Flandres as once you snap your finger (for dramatic effect!) and perform the swap.  The next moment you're flying low over the bookshelves, looking towards a disoriented Flandre in the distance.
> "Attack already!  Now that she's disoriented!  Go!" a whisper urges

[Kilgamayan]

> How many perspectives do we currently have?

> Zoom toward Flandre, firing off another circle of bullets just like the previous one right at her.
> Then try following it up with a single homing bullet focused on hitting her.

[Tom]

> How many perspectives do we currently have?

> One, you believe it to be the 'left' one your subconscious(?) claimed to be the 'real' Flandre.

> Zoom toward Flandre, firing off another circle of bullets just like the previous one right at her.
> Then try following it up with a single homing bullet focused on hitting her.

> Flandre reacts just in time to swing her sword, slashing through the circle with a sweeping motion but misses the lone homing bullet which scores a hit.
> Flustered she shouts "I-I can't believe it!  Unfair!  My illusion self!  I'll get you back for this!" as she brandishes her sword.
> "Parry, now!"

[Kilgamayan]

> Well, we did warn her to keep her focus. We can't be blamed if she didn't listen!

> Bring our sword up perpendicular to hers to block her swing and prevent ourselves from getting cut in half. Bring our non-sword hand over to help our sword hand brace, in the event she's able to physically overpower us otherwise.

[Tom]

> Well, we did warn her to keep her focus. We can't be blamed if she didn't listen!

> "What else would be expected from a child?"

> Bring our sword up perpendicular to hers to block her swing and prevent ourselves from getting cut in half. Bring our non-sword hand over to help our sword hand brace, in the event she's able to physically overpower us otherwise.

> You bring your sword up just in time to block a diagonal slice, barely managing to stop it using both hands as a shower of rainbow colored sparks erupts from where the two blades met.  She's strong!
> Flandre shouts "You're quick!", seemingly shocked.
> "She'll split again, now that your blades are locked and we'll be done for!"

[Kilgamayan]

> Sound equally shocked: "You're strong!"
> Keep our eyes peeled and our swapping senses searching for a second Flandre to suddenly appear. If we see the second one appear, as soon as she starts attacking, undo the swap we just did with Flandre so that she hopefully hits herself. If we sense her appearance but don't see it, undo the swap we just did with Flandre IMMEDIATELY and try to back off away from her.

[Tom]

> Sound equally shocked: "You're strong!"
> Keep our eyes peeled and our swapping senses searching for a second Flandre to suddenly appear. If we see the second one appear, as soon as she starts attacking, undo the swap we just did with Flandre so that she hopefully hits herself. If we sense her appearance but don't see it, undo the swap we just did with Flandre IMMEDIATELY and try to back off away from her.

> She's grins, pleased with your complement.
> That familiar sensation of her being both there and not there appears momentarily, hinting that she might've split into two again.  Dreading she might attack from behind. you immediately dispel the swap which confirms you suspicions!  Upon trading places you spot another Flandre swing from behind, knocking both of you into a bookshelf which almost topples over!  You guess that counts as a hit?  Flandre might disagree though...

[Kilgamayan]

> Which of us did the swing make contact with?
> Did we get knocked into each other, or did we hit separate sections of the bookshelf?
>> If we got knocked into each other, are we currently smushed up against each other?

[Tom]

> Which of us did the swing make contact with?

> With Flandre who was switched into your previous spot

> Did we get knocked into each other, or did we hit separate sections of the bookshelf?
>> If we got knocked into each other, are we currently smushed up against each other?

> She got knocked into you which sent you flying towards the shelves.  Flandre likely landed nearby (perhaps on another shelf?)

[Kilgamayan]

> Sense about for the real Flandre.
> Once we locate her, shoot another homing bullet at her, and then back away from her along the edge of the bookshelf. (If the space between her and us is perpendicular to the length of the bookshelf, move away from any duplicate Flandres we see; if we don't see any, move to our right.) Continue pumping out homing bullets as quickly as we are able while retreating.

[Branneg Xy]

> Sense about for the real Flandre.
> Once we locate her, shoot another homing bullet at her, and then back away from her along the edge of the bookshelf. (If the space between her and us is perpendicular to the length of the bookshelf, move away from any duplicate Flandres we see; if we don't see any, move to our right.) Continue pumping out homing bullets as quickly as we are able while retreating.

>  Make sure to also spray some strings homing bullets in the direction we are moving next in order to eventually try and intercept the Duplicate Flandre( in case she is aiming for a delayed attack or even if she is she is accidentally coming across while searching for us).

[Tom]

>  Make sure to also spray some strings homing bullets in the direction we are moving next in order to eventually try and intercept the Duplicate Flandre( in case she is aiming for a delayed attack or even if she is she is accidentally coming across while searching for us).

> Sense about for the real Flandre.
> Once we locate her, shoot another homing bullet at her, and then back away from her along the edge of the bookshelf. (If the space between her and us is perpendicular to the length of the bookshelf, move away from any duplicate Flandres we see; if we don't see any, move to our right.) Continue pumping out homing bullets as quickly as we are able while retreating.

> You locate her using your ability; she is two aisles to the left of where you landed.
// No further actions performed since she's not in the same area.
> You hear her shout excitedly "I won!  I tagged you!"

[Kilgamayan]

> Stop.
> Pause for a moment in silence, then chuckle.
> "So you did, little lady. So you did."

[Tom]

> Stop.
> Pause for a moment in silence, then chuckle.
> "So you did, little lady. So you did."

> You wait as she floats over from a neighboring aisle.
> Flandre happily responds "That was fun, let's play again sometime!"
> Making a sad face she tells you "I think Patchy is wondering where we are..." she perks up "though I'll ask her to let us play again next time you visit!"

[Kilgamayan]

> Can we see the tower of fake-bookshelf-boxes-with-stacks-of-books-on-top anywhere nearby?

> "I'm glad you enjoyed it. I was hoping to last a bit longer than that so you'd get to have more fun, but if you're happy, I'm happy."
> Put on a thinking expression.
> "Hmm...would you like me to show you a little something before I have to leave, as a reward for winning?"

[Tom]

> Can we see the tower of fake-bookshelf-boxes-with-stacks-of-books-on-top anywhere nearby?

> You bet you can from the top of the shelves aslong as you keep the fog reduced.

> "I'm glad you enjoyed it. I was hoping to last a bit longer than that so you'd get to have more fun, but if you're happy, I'm happy."
> Put on a thinking expression.
> "Hmm...would you like me to show you a little something before I have to leave, as a reward for winning?"

> "Yes yes! Please!!" she jumps up and down from excitement

[Kilgamayan]

> Nod.
> "Okay. Now, I can't do this for very long, alright? But I can at least let you experience it for a little bit. Follow me."
> Fly back to to the tower, landing at its base. Once we arrive, undo the making of the fog transparent so it goes back to its natural opaqueness.

> Assuming Flandre lands with us and no one else comes around and tries to stop us:
> "Okay, Miss Flandre, you see this big tower here? Watch this!"
> Focusing on the pendant, swap with the entire tower just like before.

[Tom]

> Nod.
> "Okay. Now, I can't do this for very long, alright? But I can at least let you experience it for a little bit. Follow me."
> Fly back to to the tower, landing at its base. Once we arrive, undo the making of the fog transparent so it goes back to its natural opaqueness.

> She happily follows you as you undo flipping the fog's opqueness.

> Assuming Flandre lands with us and no one else comes around and tries to stop us:
> "Okay, Miss Flandre, you see this big tower here? Watch this!"
> Focusing on the pendant, swap with the entire tower just like before.

> She watches the bookshelf tower eagerly as you perform the swap and end up huge looking down towards a small Flandre next to a small stack of shelves.