Seija Quest 3

[Kilgamayan]

> Do we have any material on-hand that could be used as a rope or strap or something similar to tightly tie/affix the bottom of our dress around our legs/ankles so that Sariel is fully contained inside and can't see out the bottom? (Presumably this would make it impossible for us to walk; this is acceptable, given we'll be flying for a while.)

> Give the part of our dress Sariel is hiding behind a gentle reassuring pat.
> "Sorry. But hey, with any luck, you'll only have to do this once before the Princess likes you enough to let you come and go without it."

[Tom]

> Do we have any material on-hand that could be used as a rope or strap or something similar to tightly tie/affix the bottom of our dress around our legs/ankles so that Sariel is fully contained inside and can't see out the bottom? (Presumably this would make it impossible for us to walk; this is acceptable, given we'll be flying for a while.)

> Give the part of our dress Sariel is hiding behind a gentle reassuring pat.
> "Sorry. But hey, with any luck, you'll only have to do this once before the Princess likes you enough to let you come and go without it."

> Unfortunately you don't!

> Sariel suggests "What about the trick you just used to get past that pesky blockade?"

[Kilgamayan]

> Hmm...if we untied the ribbon around our waist, would it be long enough to re-tie around the bottom of our dress?
> If we did that, how would the structure of the rest of our dress be affected?

> "Ah, that? Well, I don't want to get too into my personal details, but unfortunately, that would only work if I went there by myself first, which would mean leaving you here by yourself for a while. And then I'd have to make the same trip again after I switch our positions. I admit I had hoped to only make the trip once, and with you along for company so we can chat for a while."

[Tom]

> Hmm...if we untied the ribbon around our waist, would it be long enough to re-tie around the bottom of our dress?
> If we did that, how would the structure of the rest of our dress be affected?

> "Ah, that? Well, I don't want to get too into my personal details, but unfortunately, that would only work if I went there by myself first, which would mean leaving you here by yourself for a while. And then I'd have to make the same trip again after I switch our positions. I admit I had hoped to only make the trip once, and with you along for company so we can chat for a while."

> The ribbon is holding up your dress, meaning it can't be removed!

> Sariel suggests "I could save you the second trip by opening a portal..." before chanting a spell that causes a perfect blue circle to appear from her fingertip which reflects like a mirror inside.
> "I haven't used this spell in ages since you have to go to the destination to conjure the other end, which kind of defeats the purpose.  Unless you know someone that can get you there instantly..."

[Kilgamayan]

> "Oh, that'd be plenty appreciated if you could. Unfortunately, I can't think of a way to get there instantly..."

[Tom]

> "Oh, that'd be plenty appreciated if you could. Unfortunately, I can't think of a way to get there instantly..."

> She clarifies "You could get me there instantly, then step through the portal."

[Kilgamayan]

> "Oh, I see what you mean. Alright, sure."
> Look slightly disappointed.
> "...I'll admit I enjoyed our other arrangement. But if you dislike it that much, I won't make you do it."

[Tom]

> "Oh, I see what you mean. Alright, sure."
> Look slightly disappointed.
> "...I'll admit I enjoyed our other arrangement. But if you dislike it that much, I won't make you do it."

> A little disappointment evident in her tone "I expected you eager to experience the portal spell..."

[Kilgamayan]

> "Oh, don't get me wrong, it'll definitely make things easier! I'm totally fine with that plan."

[Tom]

> "Oh, don't get me wrong, it'll definitely make things easier! I'm totally fine with that plan."

> "We shall not delay then!" she answers.
> Sariel hops out and hovers over to the bridge before looking away covering her eyes in an overdramatic way as if playing hide and seek!
> "One...  Two...  Three..." she starts counting in a sing song voice.

[Kilgamayan]

> "Should be about an hour!"
> Take flight and head back to the Shining Needle Castle.

[Tom]

> "Should be about an hour!"
> Take flight and head back to the Shining Needle Castle.

> With a hop you start flying up towards the clouds!

// Fast forwarding until something interesting happens...
> Meanwhile back at the village perimeter...
> "One thousand one hundred and thirty seven...  One thousand onne hundred and thirty eight..."
> You're now Sariel - ???

// Limited controls: Memories prior to meeting Seija, relationships and full inventory inaccessible! (Quest incomplete!)

[Kilgamayan]

> An hour? That's gonna be a while...
> Do we sense any malevolent forces or other similar things in the immediate vicinity?

[Tom]

> An hour? That's gonna be a while...
> Do we sense any malevolent forces or other similar things in the immediate vicinity?

> Well you've been counting for a while now perhaps it's less than an hour now, what was it 'one thousand onne hundred and thirty eight'?  Rats!  You've lost count!

> You sense an energy similar to the one you felt on the underground bridge, and when talking to that tall lady on the way to the village.

[Kilgamayan]

> Can we tell where the energy we're sensing is?

[Tom]

> Can we tell where the energy we're sensing is?

> You've have to move around for that and see if it decreases or increases?

[Kilgamayan]

> Was Seija wearing bloomers, panties, or something else?
> The discomfort of being small and hidden in a pretty undignified manner aside, how did we feel about being that close to Seija's...private area? She didn't seem remotely bothered by it.

> Wander a bit to get a bead on where the energy sensation is coming from.

[Tom]

> Was Seija wearing bloomers, panties, or something else?
> The discomfort of being small and hidden in a pretty undignified manner aside, how did we feel about being that close to Seija's...private area? She didn't seem remotely bothered by it.

> Wander a bit to get a bead on where the energy sensation is coming from.

> Bloomers from what you could tell.
> You cannot fathom why she thought that was a good hiding place!  Any demon worth being a target could've easily sensed your presence or mistaken Seija as a threat, which you doubt she'd be prepared to handle!

> You wander around in a rough circle and feel the energy fade as you float away from the bridge and come back when you return.

[Kilgamayan]

> So we have no opinion specifically on being very close to a very sensitive location on Seija's body?

> Might the energy we feel be that barrier blocking us from getting into the village on our own?

[Tom]

> So we have no opinion specifically on being very close to a very sensitive location on Seija's body?

> Might the energy we feel be that barrier blocking us from getting into the village on our own?

> No opinions to be had here.

> You do perceive the barrier, which has an faintly similar energy yet this feels like something more localized?  You'd expect the energy from the barrier would fade much more gradually due to it's size and shape.

> Wait there's something else, a new presence!  Approaching from behind, away from the village.

[Kilgamayan]

> What did we think Seija meant when she suggested we hide 'in her', anyway?

> Turn around and head toward that new presence.

[Tom]

> What did we think Seija meant when she suggested we hide 'in her', anyway?

> Turn around and head toward that new presence.

> In her clothes you assumed!  While stories of demons eating humans did momentarily come to mind, you doubt she'd be foolish enough to try!

> You turn around and float towards the new presence only to meet a blonde lady with two small figures (about your size) floating near her.
> "Oh what a cute fairy!" she exclaims upon seeing you, before gazing towards the village "Are you maybe up to no good, so near the village at this time of day?"

[Kilgamayan]

> She did also say 'on me', though, which could also have meant within her clothes. ...Maybe she was thinking about asking to eat us?
> Well, whatever. We can ask her about it later.

> Shake our head.
> "I'm waiting for a friend to come get me."

[Tom]

> She did also say 'on me', though, which could also have meant within her clothes. ...Maybe she was thinking about asking to eat us?
> Well, whatever. We can ask her about it later.

> Shake our head.
> "I'm waiting for a friend to come get me."

> Yikes!

> "A friend?  So perhaps they're the ones up to no good, while you watch their back!" she jokes before looking around and being reminded of something "Fairies will be fairies... Nice meeting you!".  As she continues past you the two smaller figures floating next to her give you a good look before continuing on.

[Kilgamayan]

> Wave back.
> "You too! All three of you!"

[Tom]

> Wave back.
> "You too! All three of you!"

> She smiles and waves back before continuing towards the bridge and pausing about halfway across to gaze at the river flowing below.

[Kilgamayan]

> Well, Astraea the Star Fairy doesn't want to cause problems by being too close to the river! It would be poor form to be a troublemaker, especially in a foreign land.
> ...Though, how far away is far enough away?
> ...Maybe we should ask.
> "Actually, miss nice lady, please wait a moment!"

[Tom]

> Well, Astraea the Star Fairy doesn't want to cause problems by being too close to the river! It would be poor form to be a troublemaker, especially in a foreign land.
> ...Though, how far away is far enough away?
> ...Maybe we should ask.
> "Actually, miss nice lady, please wait a moment!"

> Indeed she doesn't!
> You get her attention and she quickly turns around "A-Ah you're back...  I-Is there something you want me tell your friend if I s-see them?"
> That energy is back once more...

[Kilgamayan]

> Oh that's not good. What's the protocol for such a situation?

[Tom]

> Oh that's not good. What's the protocol for such a situation?

> It's really hard to perceive any details with the force field's magical energy, the mysterious field and this lady's magical energy all present at the same time!