Neo Gensokyo Quest - Part 6

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> "Well, if that's what you want..."

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Seki:

> "At the rate she's blinking in and out? I don't know..."

Aya:

> "Well, we were on our way to look for her."

Seki:

> "Have you tried it?" Sakuya questions.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> "Ah. Any leads?"

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Seki:

> Look really uncomfortable.
> "...No..."

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> "Ah. Any leads?"

---

Seki:

> Look really uncomfortable.
> "...No..."

Aya:

> "Probably with Sanae at the shrine, helping her with her equipment. That's my guess at least."

Seki:

> "Then why not give it a try?" Flan asks, expectant.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Flash a thumbs-up.
> Then zoom out of the castle and to the Moriya Shrine.

---

Seki:

> Sigh.
> "Because I really don't want to run around fruitlessly looking like an idiot. But I'll do it if that's what people are expecting."
> Head back out of this land to where our carraige is stationed.

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> Flash a thumbs-up.
> Then zoom out of the castle and to the Moriya Shrine.

---

Seki:

> Sigh.
> "Because I really don't want to run around fruitlessly looking like an idiot. But I'll do it if that's what people are expecting."
> Head back out of this land to where our carraige is stationed.

Aya:

> You speed off for the mountain and the shrine.

Seki:

> "You'll be fine." Flandre assures.
> You head our and return to your carriage.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Seki:

> Begin more or less chanting Doremy's full name, so that her current location keeps pinging us.
> Then set off in pursuit of that location.

[Neovereign]

Seki:

> Begin more or less chanting Doremy's full name, so that her current location keeps pinging us.
> Then set off in pursuit of that location.

Seki:

> You call for Doremy and head off on your carriage for-
> "Ah?"
> Your steeds hardly get to travel anywhere far before you already come face to face with her.
> You are in some different... area, than the store front at least.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Seki:

> "Huh???"
> Stop, quickly!

[Neovereign]

Seki:

> "Huh???"
> Stop, quickly!

Seki:

> You stop, right beside her.
> "Hah, what now?" She questions.

Aya:

> You... arrive at the shrine? The surroundings seem off...
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Have a concerned look around. Can we tell what's different?

Seki:

> "Uh...There's a human named Sumireko that won't wake up from her sleep. People want to know if you can help."

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> Have a concerned look around. Can we tell what's different?

Seki:

> "Uh...There's a human named Sumireko that won't wake up from her sleep. People want to know if you can help."

Aya:

> There's more forest than you last recall around here. Not only that, but you think you see stairs moving nearby.

Seki:

> "Oh? Sumireko? Well that's a breath of fresh air. Thanks." The woman waves briefly, before she quickly fades away.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Can we still reach the front of our chest?
> Frown.
> "Sanae?"
> Head inside the shrine.

---

Seki:

> "...uh..."

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> Can we still reach the front of our chest?
> Frown.
> "Sanae?"
> Head inside the shrine.

---

Seki:

> "...uh..."

Aya:

> The very? Not since Boss, you believe.
> You head inside.
> "Ah?" You hear Kogasa, as she sits in the main room. "Aya? What are you- er, when did you..." She glances just a tad down. "No, you're looking for Sanae, right?"

Seki:

> You blink...
> Before your arm is suddenly grabbed, and you feel yourself fall.
> "Right, shouldn't leave you behind." You hear Doremy, before your footing is already recovered.
> "-as I knew she would." you hear Remilia.
> It seems like you're back in that backdoor place already.
> "Thank you for going back to get her." Sakuya speaks.
> "Yeah yeah, okay, now back to miss Usami." Doremy treads over.
> "Huh?" Renko questions.
> "The one asleep, dummy." Maribel gives a light bonk.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> "Looking for anyone, really. Though I am looking for you in particular, as it turns out. You can look, it's fine."

---

Seki:

> Blink while looking around.
> "...wha..."

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> "Looking for anyone, really. Though I am looking for you in particular, as it turns out. You can look, it's fine."

---

Seki:

> Blink while looking around.
> "...wha..."

Aya:

> "What happened? Ah, don't tell me you got lost in the outside world and were looking for one of us?"

Seki:

> "Hm... This could be quick, or take a bit. Well, here goes." Doremy speaks, before fading away again.
> "Good job Seki!" Flan cheers.
> "That was... really quick." Kagerou comments.
> "Well, it's a good thing no one had to throw any other attempts that could've hurt her." Mokou speaks.
> "Where did you find her? Did you have to chase her down?" Wakasagihime asks.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> "No, I'm fine. 'What happened' could have any number of answers, depending on how much you already know. I myself am curious why the surroundings are so different here."
> Gesture the top of our chest.
> "Want a comfy seat so we can walk and talk?"

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Seki:

> "...I...I don't know..."

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> "No, I'm fine. 'What happened' could have any number of answers, depending on how much you already know. I myself am curious why the surroundings are so different here."
> Gesture the top of our chest.
> "Want a comfy seat so we can walk and talk?"

---

Seki:

> "...I...I don't know..."

Aya:

> Kogasa thinks for a moment.
> "I should... Oh what the heck, sure." Kogasa stands up. "I don't know what's been going on exactly, but I think we're connected to the outside world more. Sanae's out there with her goddess doing things."

Seki:

> "Hm. Did you see something troubling there?" Kagerou asks.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Gently lift Kogasa and place her so she's seated on our chest with her legs dangling into where we could store her.
> "There you go. And yeah, I'd absolutely believe there's some sort of furthered merger with the Outside World going on, based on what I've come to understand."

---

Seki:

> Shake our head rapidly, as if trying to come to our sense.
> "No. I just...I have no idea how any of that happened, or how any of it worked."

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> Gently lift Kogasa and place her so she's seated on our chest with her legs dangling into where we could store her.
> "There you go. And yeah, I'd absolutely believe there's some sort of furthered merger with the Outside World going on, based on what I've come to understand."

---

Seki:

> Shake our head rapidly, as if trying to come to our sense.
> "No. I just...I have no idea how any of that happened, or how any of it worked."

Aya:

> You pick up the umbrella girl and set her down on your chest.
> "Any idea why it's happening?" Kogasa questions.

Seki:

> "Doremy is the master of dreams. She can move freely in the Dream World, and I suppose she's able to get to the other worlds through dreams, too?" Reisen hypothesizes. "Though what made her so interested in helping?"
> "This girl's an interesting case with her dreams and such." Doremy speaks. "Anyways, she should be waking up now."
> True to her words, Sumireko starts to stir and sit up.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Begin heading back outside.
> "Sadly, no, only that it's causing a lot of problems and Gensokyo's movers and shakers are mulling over whether to adapt or try to revert it. Speaking of, I've spoken to a few tsukumogami about the matter, and they all wanted you to speak of the general behalf of Gensokyo's tsukumogami population, if you're up for that."
> Try giving Kogasa a wind order to place a hand on the top of our chest and give it a small gentle squeeze.
> Call to behind us: "Hey, Reimu, you listening?"

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Seki:

> "Ah. Well, whatever happened, I'm glad it all worked."

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> Begin heading back outside.
> "Sadly, no, only that it's causing a lot of problems and Gensokyo's movers and shakers are mulling over whether to adapt or try to revert it. Speaking of, I've spoken to a few tsukumogami about the matter, and they all wanted you to speak of the general behalf of Gensokyo's tsukumogami population, if you're up for that."
> Try giving Kogasa a wind order to place a hand on the top of our chest and give it a small gentle squeeze.
> Call to behind us: "Hey, Reimu, you listening?"

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Seki:

> "Ah. Well, whatever happened, I'm glad it all worked."

Aya:

> You start outside.
> "Huh? Me?" Kogasa questions, putting her hands up to her mouth. "I... guess I'm flattered?"
> You call.
> "Hm?" Kogasa looks over your shoulder. "You've got a door on your back. Is it locked? Do you store things in you there?"

Seki:

> "So, Sumireko, do you know what this incident is about?" Reimu asks.
> "Huh? Incident? Huh!? What's- why's so many people here? Where is this? Wait, who are you? Why do you have my hat..." Sumireko frowns, looking at Renko.
> "Have your... Uh, no, this is mine. Unless... Ooh, that'd be cool. I wanna experiment with that now!" Renko states.
> "We should probably save that for later..." Maribel comments.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> "Yeah, you. And no, I don't store stuff back there. If you want to see that, slide yourself forward and down."
> Gesture at our cleavage, where Kogasa's legs have been draped into.

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Seki:

> Did we get these humans' family names?
> How similar do Renko and Sumireko look?

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> "Yeah, you. And no, I don't store stuff back there. If you want to see that, slide yourself forward and down."
> Gesture at our cleavage, where Kogasa's legs have been draped into.

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Seki:

> Did we get these humans' family names?
> How similar do Renko and Sumireko look?

Aya:

> "Hm..." Kogasa pulls out her umbrella, and pokes it in.

Seki:

> Yes, you do know them.
> They look like they could be sisters. Twins, even.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> How are the environs looking?
> Chuckle a bit.
> "It's not dangerous, silly."

---

Seki:

> "...You know, you two sure look alike. And, come to think of it, don't you have the same family name?"

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> How are the environs looking?
> Chuckle a bit.
> "It's not dangerous, silly."

---

Seki:

> "...You know, you two sure look alike. And, come to think of it, don't you have the same family name?"

Aya:

> They still look strange.
> "What? I'm looking." Kogasa explains.

Seki:

> "Hm?" Renko questions.
> "Oh, she's right." Doremy speaks. "Why don't you introduce yourself to everyone here?"
> "Uh, alright. I'm Sumireko Usami. The Secret Sealing Club's First President."
> "Renko Usami, here." Renko responds. "So, that would make you my ancestor. And this probably is your hat. Maybe."
> "Ancestor? Uh... That's... worrying. You're not gonna vanish out of nowhere, are you?" Sumireko rubs her eye tiredly.
> "Probably not. I would have by this point, right?" Renko shrugs.
> "Cool."
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> "Oh, sorry. I forgot you could do that like that."

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Seki:

> "...Are we dealing with time travel now?"

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> "Oh, sorry. I forgot you could do that like that."

---

Seki:

> "...Are we dealing with time travel now?"

Aya:

> "You forgot? I'm a tsukumogami, you know..." Kogasa seems, almost insulted?

Seki:

> "Maybe?" Renko states.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> "Isn't it better that you just surprised me by doing that, though?"

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Seki:

> Sigh.
> "Well, at least it's something way over my head that no one can have expectations for me to be able to do anything about."

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> "Isn't it better that you just surprised me by doing that, though?"

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Seki:

> Sigh.
> "Well, at least it's something way over my head that no one can have expectations for me to be able to do anything about."

Aya:

> "It doesn't feel much like a surprise." She looks aside, easily retrieving her umbrella.

Seki:

> "We have Sakuya for time travel." Remilia boasts. "So, shall we get back to the topic?"
> "What topic?" Sumireko questions.
> "We're still waiting on Aya, or the fairies, to return with more." Daiyousei adds.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Frown a bit.
> "Sorry."

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Seki:

> Phew, time to relax, then.