Neo Gensokyo Quest - Part 6

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> "Oh, that works."

Seki:

> Does the boat look like it might be large enough for our carriage, Aya, and everyone else?
> Have we still been stuffing any animal spirts we've been coming along into Aya? If so, how do things feel within her?
> "Mm. Would you all mind lowering Aya to the ground for a moment?"

Seki:

> Yes. It looks like it could hold a few of your carriages, even.
> They've been too far in avoidance ever since you started traveling with Mayumi.
> "After we get to Lady Keiki. I don't want to keep her waiting." Mayumi "agrees".

Aya:

> Your lookalike once again comes crashing by, this time her landing almost tips the ship nearby over.
> "Hey, I had a brilliant idea!" Saki speaks, not even mentioning her return or her trip yet. "I want a duel with you two!"
> "We don't have time for this Kurokoma. I told you were headed to Lady Keiki. And we're almost there, too."
> "If they win, I can bring them there faster than you wouldve." Saki boasts.
> "That's impossible." Mayumi argues.
> You can see a bunch more of those spirits approaching behind Saki. Are they done hiding?
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Look at our clone.
> "Weren't you going to check out that giant wolf no-longer-really-aspirit?"

Seki:

> How are the carriage and horses taking to being on the boat?
> If they seem to be struggling, say to Mayumi: "Can you at least lift up my carriage and put it in her, then?"

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> Look at our clone.
> "Weren't you going to check out that giant wolf no-longer-really-aspirit?"

Seki:

> How are the carriage and horses taking to being on the boat?
> If they seem to be struggling, say to Mayumi: "Can you at least lift up my carriage and put it in her, then?"

Seki:

> You haven't boarded yet. Ita not even close enough to do so unless you make a jump for it. Especially not thanks to Saki's return.

Aya:

> "I thought it'd be more interesting to have a fight instead, since you subdued it and a small chunk of my forces with just the two of you alone. Also, Hecatoa said you two would be able to take care of yourselves, even with the animal realm the way it is now." Saki reasons. "So you've gotta be strong."
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Seki:

> Keep a feel-track of those approaching spirits.
> "Uh, I don't know who told you I was strong, but they're mistaken."

Aya:

> Wink with a grin.
> "I'd be happy to spar with myself for a little bit if you want, once I'm no longer incapacitated by your giant wolf."
> Gesture down at our chest.
> "In the meantime, though, would you tell me about yourself? In all seriousness, our resemblances is uncanny, so I'd love to learn more about you. Mmm, next time I see Yukari, maybe I'll ask her to make me as tall as you are."

[Neovereign]

Seki:

> Keep a feel-track of those approaching spirits.
> "Uh, I don't know who told you I was strong, but they're mistaken."

Aya:

> Wink with a grin.
> "I'd be happy to spar with myself for a little bit if you want, once I'm no longer incapacitated by your giant wolf."
> Gesture down at our chest.
> "In the meantime, though, would you tell me about yourself? In all seriousness, our resemblances is uncanny, so I'd love to learn more about you. Mmm, next time I see Yukari, maybe I'll ask her to make me as tall as you are."

Seki:

> "Hecatia. I don't take her for much of a liar about that sort of thing, so you must be acting humble."

Aya:

> "If that wolf's the problem, I can just bring you to the Kiketsu head. I bet she'll be able to goad them out. Or even just get you to fight like you are now. In fact, if you excuse me..."
> "When did you even get tal-"
> Before Mayumi can finish her inquiry, Saki is already making a dash for you and her.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> "Huh? Hey, wait!"
> Try again to get airborne!

Seki:

> "Wah!"
> If we are able to consciously do so, unmake/unsummon our carriage.
> Then run over to Aya and jump into her chest to get away from this fight!

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> "Huh? Hey, wait!"
> Try again to get airborne!

Seki:

> "Wah!"
> If we are able to consciously do so, unmake/unsummon our carriage.
> Then run over to Aya and jump into her chest to get away from this fight!

Seki:

> You make for Aya, but the lookalike is too fast for you to even get close to Aya's chest before she...
> Ah... a dropkick?

Aya:

> You try to fly, but your wings just can't lift you up.
> Mayumi goes flying out from underneath your chest, alongside the statues carrying you, as Saki lands from knocking them away somehow, and hefts you up herself in place of them.
> "Not as heavy as I thought. Let's make haste then!" Saki steadies a bit, before making a run for it. This is kidnapping!
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> How are we being held?
> Could we conceivably twist in place somehow so that the open portion of our chest is directly facing Saki?
> "Wait wait wait! Can't we talk about this, twin to twin?"

Seki:

> strawberries!
> If we unsummoned our carriage, resummon it.
> Dash over to Mayumi and help her up.
> "Hey, real quick! What's the full name of the person they're going to see?"

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> How are we being held?
> Could we conceivably twist in place somehow so that the open portion of our chest is directly facing Saki?
> "Wait wait wait! Can't we talk about this, twin to twin?"

Seki:

> strawberries!
> If we unsummoned our carriage, resummon it.
> Dash over to Mayumi and help her up.
> "Hey, real quick! What's the full name of the person they're going to see?"

Aya:

> By her shoulders and arms you think. You think her wings as well are supporting. Most seem to be attempting to help lean your chest towards you, while the rest are keeping your body in her hold. You could probably just roll out of this.
> Not without falling.
> "You said the wolf is the problem, but you'd be happy to fight otherwise. We'll get that settled in a moment, then."

Saki:

> You start for Mayumi, but the statues that weren't sent flying with her are already heading for her to help her. She has been knocked into the water, so you suppose there's a moment before she can even respond to you.
> You wonder if the statues can even swim or float... You don't want to have to dive into that dirty water yourself.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> "I also said you can just go in there yourself and check the wolf out!"

Seki:

> Awkwardly linger in place, ready to offer Mayumi a hand to help her up once she gets within reach.

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> "I also said you can just go in there yourself and check the wolf out!"

Seki:

> Awkwardly linger in place, ready to offer Mayumi a hand to help her up once she gets within reach.

Aya:

> "You also wanted to meet the others, right? I think this is a win-win for both of us. But remember I have dibs on the fight with you first. Not that I'm sure she'll even want to fight with you. Hey, you guys wanna clear the way?"
> You can see more beast spirits trying to get ahead of you and Saki, but they seem too slow to keep up...
> "Well, that's fine, just back us up if Kicchou's lackeys get in our way."

Seki:

> You hesitate to help out. No, you're just keeping watch, the spirits are leaving, but some could still attack you guys out of nowhere, yeah.
> The statues practically carry her out of the swamp, yet she doesn't seem bothered by her outfit being sludged like this.
> "Ugh, Lady Keiki's not going to be happy with this. I was blindsided." Mayumi complains. "I Gotta-"
> One of the statues puts a hand in front of Mayumi before she can try to run off, then gestures towards you.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> "Urgh, well, yes, in a professional sense, I want to meet everyone. But I didn't expect to find a twin here! I'm way more interested in that now! Can't we have some alone time first?"

---

Seki:

> "Hey! What's the full name of the person Saki's going after? I can get us there in a flash!"

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> "Urgh, well, yes, in a professional sense, I want to meet everyone. But I didn't expect to find a twin here! I'm way more interested in that now! Can't we have some alone time first?"

---

Seki:

> "Hey! What's the full name of the person Saki's going after? I can get us there in a flash!"

Aya:

> "Don't worry, I'll make sure we do in the fight. You can talk and fight, right? Well, either way, our actions will speak a lot too."
> There's a lot of other beast spirits here. Similar to the ones you saw when first arriving that weren't wolves.

Seki:

> "If it's the Kiketsu head, then I think it's Kicchou Yachie. But I'm pretty sure Saki's the fastest down here. We can't intercept her. We should just tell Lady Keiki that we have guests, but one of them is still on their way." Mayumi reasons. "Then chase after them if she gives the okay."
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> "There are one-on-one things I enjoy doing that aren't exactly for polite company, you know!"
> If we stretched our arms below and behind us, could we reach the base of Saki's wings (where they attach to her back)? If so, reach for one such joint and give it some light scratches (with the intent of conferring pleasant feelings, not anything aggressive).

Seki:

> "There's more to travel than just speed."
> Offer a hand to Mayumi, while using our other hand to gesture toward our carriage.
> "Please trust me on this."

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> "There are one-on-one things I enjoy doing that aren't exactly for polite company, you know!"
> If we stretched our arms below and behind us, could we reach the base of Saki's wings (where they attach to her back)? If so, reach for one such joint and give it some light scratches (with the intent of conferring pleasant feelings, not anything aggressive).

Seki:

> "There's more to travel than just speed."
> Offer a hand to Mayumi, while using our other hand to gesture toward our carriage.
> "Please trust me on this."

Aya:

> "I'll get Yachie to get the wolf out, then give her the slip so we can."
> You believe so. Thus you make an attempt.
> You seem to come up a bit short. You can seemingly reach her wings, but not the base of them.

Seki:

> "But if I keep Lady Keiki waiting too long, she'll end up worrying about me."
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Use both our arms and hands to tickle her armpits, then.

---

Seki:

> "Then we'll go to her first. Get your soldiers on board the carriage. What's her full name?"

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> Use both our arms and hands to tickle her armpits, then.

---

Seki:

> "Then we'll go to her first. Get your soldiers on board the carriage. What's her full name?"

Aya:

> You reach down and move to tickle Saki, managing to get her to fumble you.
> "H-Hey, what gives?" She questions, shielding her arms by keeping them down as she skids to a half ahead of you. "Was I carrying you poorly?"
> The nearby non-wolf animal spirits immediately start to try and attack Saki, though she swats them back like they're flies.

Seki:

> "Lady- ahem, Keiki Haniyasushin." Mayumi answers, accepting your invitation, though getting on outside the carriage. "You guys head for Yachie's grounds ahead of time." She seems to order the statues.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Get up to a standing position.
> "Sorry! I didn't want to do that, but you weren't stopping for anything..."

---

Seki:

> Nod at Mayumi.
> "Hold on tight!"
> Hop in the driver's seat.
> Say the name 'Keiki Haniyasushin' to get a bead on where this person is.
> Then drive the carriage to her!

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> Get up to a standing position.
> "Sorry! I didn't want to do that, but you weren't stopping for anything..."

---

Seki:

> Nod at Mayumi.
> "Hold on tight!"
> Hop in the driver's seat.
> Say the name 'Keiki Haniyasushin' to get a bead on where this person is.
> Then drive the carriage to her!

Aya:

> You struggle to your feet, but manage.
> "Well, you could've said to stop for a moment. What's up? We were right there, you know." Saki gestures, before kicking one of the nearby spirits attempting a sneak attack on her into oblivion. The others start to heavily hesitate to approach like before.

Seki:

> You board your cart and start for Keiki.
> In seconds, Mayumi leaps off just as you arrive, kneeling in front of someone.
> "Sorry for being so late Lady Keiki! There was a large group of animal spirits surrounding two guests that wanted to see you and-"
> "Welcome back Mayumi." The woman speaks. "I actually didn't expect you to return this fact. Good job."
> "Thank you, Lady Keiki!"
> The woman, you believe Keiki, appears to have a strange color in blue hair. She's also wearing a yellow dress, but it looks more like a dress than Mayumi's outfit.
> You appear to be indoors.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Take out our hauchiwa fan and use it to blow away the closest group of spirits, then put it back.
> Look back to Saki.
> "That was supposed to be implied by 'one-on-one things that aren't for polite company'. If that wasn't understood, though, then I apologize for not being clearer."
> "Look. I like you a lot already, and I certainly wouldn't mind a sparring session. But...I'd like to at least enjoy this for a bit before that, if that makes sense."
> Smile a bit.
> "And get to know you better in the meantime. In whatever ways that takes place."

---

Seki:

> "Um. Hello."
> Get out from our carriage and give this woman a bow.
> "My name is Sekibanki. I come from Gensokyo, more or less on a mission to find how adjacent realms have been affected by recent shifts in reality. I gather this realm has already been noticeably affected, given your retainer mentioned that flight was previously possible but is no longer."
> Look back at our carriage, then around at the room, then back at the woman.
> "Uh, sorry for parking my vehicle indoors without permission."

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> Take out our hauchiwa fan and use it to blow away the closest group of spirits, then put it back.
> Look back to Saki.
> "That was supposed to be implied by 'one-on-one things that aren't for polite company'. If that wasn't understood, though, then I apologize for not being clearer."
> "Look. I like you a lot already, and I certainly wouldn't mind a sparring session. But...I'd like to at least enjoy this for a bit before that, if that makes sense."
> Smile a bit.
> "And get to know you better in the meantime. In whatever ways that takes place."

---

Seki:

> "Um. Hello."
> Get out from our carriage and give this woman a bow.
> "My name is Sekibanki. I come from Gensokyo, more or less on a mission to find how adjacent realms have been affected by recent shifts in reality. I gather this realm has already been noticeably affected, given your retainer mentioned that flight was previously possible but is no longer."
> Look back at our carriage, then around at the room, then back at the woman.
> "Uh, sorry for parking my vehicle indoors without permission."

Aya:

> You blow away the nearby spirits before addressing Saki.
> "Oh. Like some formalities before the match. Alright, I guess... but we are in enemy lines now." Saki scratches her head under her hat.
> "Oh great, there's two of her now. And one of them is a cow." You hear a new voice, as another Humanoid person starts to approach.
> "Ah, I should've known that was a small group for your weasels. Of course most of them went to cry to you for help." Saki turns to address the newcomer.
> "You should've known by my troops being out there that I wasn't afraid of challenging you. Are you still so confident in victory that you'd charge right into my territory while knowing such? Or, are you stupid enough to think this cow can help you?"
> Saki is giving off a heavy air of bravado, which seems to be cutting at the newcomer's gaze. You feel like if this new girl glared at you, you'd be pressed down as if an Oni were trying to restrain you. You haven't even felt it directly yet...
> Maybe this is a chance to sneak away. Then again, your body doesn't seem suited for sneaking right now.

Seki:

> You introduce yourself, finally being properly received instead of interrupted or ignored.
> "It's alright. Thank you for visiting, and for being concerned with this realm." Keiki says. "My name is Keiki Haniyasushin, I suppose you could call me a goddess of idols. There has been some strangeness down here- notably with the large increase in humans and human spirits suddenly appearing. It's been a challenge saving them from the animal spirits, but providing them sanctuary has been a more reliable task."
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> We could, but...we're on a mission here...
> "H-Hey, I'm not-"
> Blink.
> "Wait, 'your troops'? You wouldn't happen to be one of Yachie or Yuuma that Hecatia Lapislazuli told me about, would you?"

---

Seki:

> Nod.
> "My tengu companion mentioned that there were an abnormal number of humans in other realms she had visited. Bhavagra and Higan, I think were the places she named. In regards to that, from what I understand, she has helped organize something of a large council of major figures all around Gensokyo, with the intent of banding together and deciding what our land's future should be, whether to accept the recent reality alterations or to fight back and try to undo them. She has come to the Animal Realm to see if it wants to send a representative to have a seat at that metaphorical table."
> Frown a bit.
> "That being said, even in my short time here, I've gathered that the four major names the hell goddess gave us to look into all seem to dislike each other, to the point of army combat apparently being the norm, so I have no idea how any of that tengu's ideas are going to work out."

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> We could, but...we're on a mission here...
> "H-Hey, I'm not-"
> Blink.
> "Wait, 'your troops'? You wouldn't happen to be one of Yachie or Yuuma that Hecatia Lapislazuli told me about, would you?"

---

Seki:

> Nod.
> "My tengu companion mentioned that there were an abnormal number of humans in other realms she had visited. Bhavagra and Higan, I think were the places she named. In regards to that, from what I understand, she has helped organize something of a large council of major figures all around Gensokyo, with the intent of banding together and deciding what our land's future should be, whether to accept the recent reality alterations or to fight back and try to undo them. She has come to the Animal Realm to see if it wants to send a representative to have a seat at that metaphorical table."
> Frown a bit.
> "That being said, even in my short time here, I've gathered that the four major names the hell goddess gave us to look into all seem to dislike each other, to the point of army combat apparently being the norm, so I have no idea how any of that tengu's ideas are going to work out."

Aya:

> "Ah, someone sent by Hecatia?" The woman looks over, stepping more into view past Saki.
> It's still a lot of pressure facing her dead on, but it feels like it's eased up. She has a large, thick tail, not of the fluffy variant you're used to - and even horns. "Then what are you here for, to suggest some crazy thing to follow like how we should all try to get fatter?" She questions.
> "H-... Well, I guess she does have some weirdness to her, that goddess..." Saki rescinds her objection.

Seki:

> "Hm... If any of us were there, we'd probably just try to make things harder for the others down here. You probably don't want to mention such a thing to those big shots. It's best to let this place go about it's days as it normally does. I've secured forces strong enough to protect anyone within the improved Primate Spirit Garden. The only issue would be the humans outside of here, but I'm sure I'll come up with a good solution soon enough." Keiki assures.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> "Oh, uh, no. I'm simply a cow teng-crow tengu from Gensokyo. I'm sure you've noticed some general weirdness in reality recently, like how some people that could fly before can't anymore, and how there a lot more humans than before? That's being felt everywhere. Gensokyo has put together a council of some of its most notable and prominent residents to determine how they want to move forward from this shake-up in reality, specifically whether they want to try to live with the new normal, or try to combat it and undo it. Given surrounding realms have also been affected, like Bhavagra, Higan, and even the Lunar Capital, any decisions Gensokyo would make could affect those realms in turn. I came here looking to see if the Animal Realm wished to have a representative at this council, to speak on behalf of all its residents and ask the other decision-makers to take this realm's unique concerns into account. My, uh...current appearance is not the usual, and only happened after I got here, when I was with companion of mine that has a degree of control over spirits and souls."

---

Seki:

> "I see...um, that maaaaay be a problem, then. See, the tengu I mentioned kinda got abducted by one of those major names, and I think she's taking her to see another one."

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> "Oh, uh, no. I'm simply a cow teng-crow tengu from Gensokyo. I'm sure you've noticed some general weirdness in reality recently, like how some people that could fly before can't anymore, and how there a lot more humans than before? That's being felt everywhere. Gensokyo has put together a council of some of its most notable and prominent residents to determine how they want to move forward from this shake-up in reality, specifically whether they want to try to live with the new normal, or try to combat it and undo it. Given surrounding realms have also been affected, like Bhavagra, Higan, and even the Lunar Capital, any decisions Gensokyo would make could affect those realms in turn. I came here looking to see if the Animal Realm wished to have a representative at this council, to speak on behalf of all its residents and ask the other decision-makers to take this realm's unique concerns into account. My, uh...current appearance is not the usual, and only happened after I got here, when I was with companion of mine that has a degree of control over spirits and souls."

---

Seki:

> "I see...um, that maaaaay be a problem, then. See, the tengu I mentioned kinda got abducted by one of those major names, and I think she's taking her to see another one."

Aya:

> "Oh, Gensokyo again huh? And someone that can control spirits and souls? Why don't we chat-"
> "Nuh uh! I brough her here to get a quick favor from you, then a fight. You're not dealing anything with her until then." Saki argues.

Seki:

> "Oh. We should hurry and stop them from blabbering then. Your tengu friend might also end up in the crossfire of an intense fight, too." Keiki warns.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Look back and forth between the two of them, then crack a little smile.
> "Ladies, please, there is more than enough of me to go around for both of you."

---

Seki:

> "I can take both of you there right now if you hop in my carriage. Or on, apparently, as Mayumi just demonstrated to me was possible."

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> Look back and forth between the two of them, then crack a little smile.
> "Ladies, please, there is more than enough of me to go around for both of you."

---

Seki:

> "I can take both of you there right now if you hop in my carriage. Or on, apparently, as Mayumi just demonstrated to me was possible."

Aya:

> "And what's this favor supposed to be?"
> "Something about a two headed wolf inside her." Saki gestures. "You gotta bring it out."
> "And why would I?"
> They're ignoring you...

Seki:

> "Mayumi, you go along to make sure she's safe."
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> "The option's still on the table for both of you to go in there and check it out..."

---

Seki:

> Look to Mayumi.
> "Ready?"

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> "The option's still on the table for both of you to go in there and check it out..."

---

Seki:

> Look to Mayumi.
> "Ready?"

Aya:

> "Because she can't fight well like this she claims."
> "That's your problem, not mine. Too bad."
> "How about this, you do this for me, and I won't break your leg?"
> The other woman seems to hesitate.
> "Why can't you do it yourself?"
> "My guys keep saying not to fall for it. I don't expect it to be a trap, but I don't want to make them cause a scene." Saki explains.
> "Clearly it is a trap. You're the idiot of us. Otherwise, she would've asked one of your lackeys instead of the boss herself."

Seki:

> Mayumi is already boarding the interior without your permission. You suppose her Boss's is enough for her.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Frown a bit at Saki.
> "Please don't threaten to break that cutie's leg until after I'm gone and don't have the opportunity to shoot any more shots with her."
> "Anyway, I haven't asked them because I didn't know I could, but also, they're not corporeal. If they think it's a trap, it's probably because that spirit-controlling companion of mine shoved a whole bunch of 'em into my body the more spiritual way rather than the physical way. That being said, she's not even here right now."

Seki:

> Hop in the driver's seat.
> Say 'Kicchou Yachie' out loud to get an idea of where she is.
> Then book it to that location!