Neo Gensokyo Quest - Part 6

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> "Would you object to racing to where that haniwa's boss is? I still haven't met her. I also haven't met Yuuma, but I'm guessing she's probably off-limits as far as you two are concerned."

Seki:

> Look at Keiki with an exhausted deadpan expression.
> "No offense, lady, but this entire place is incredibly fire trucked up."
> Glance down at the prostrating Mayumi, then look back up.
> "Don't be too hard on your subordinate here, though, the blonde woman with the horns and the tail messed with her mind pretty bad."

Aya:

> "I suppose that's alright. So, finish line would be above the Primate Spirit Garden, then? It's mostly a straight shot that way." Saki gestures. "Mostly. If you win, I'll double back for the wolf and bring 'em to you. And on my victory...?"

Seki:

> "The Animal Realm is a cruel and harsh place. Everyone here is used to and shaped by that reality. I guess recent changes make them too much for even you, huh Mayumi." Keiki lifts Mayumi up with a bit of struggle, but starts to carry her. "I'll see what I can do to help against that for next time."
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> "Hmm...I'm mostly just a purveyor of information, admittedly. But maybe there's some important person or persons in Gensokyo you'd like an audience with for some reason? I'm well connected enough that I'm pretty sure I could bring them here to you."

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Seki:

> "Uh, just as a heads-up, that blonde woman was acting like she had unlocked some extra power beyond the norm. You might want make sure you yourself don't get dominated."

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> "Hmm...I'm mostly just a purveyor of information, admittedly. But maybe there's some important person or persons in Gensokyo you'd like an audience with for some reason? I'm well connected enough that I'm pretty sure I could bring them here to you."

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Seki:

> "Uh, just as a heads-up, that blonde woman was acting like she had unlocked some extra power beyond the norm. You might want make sure you yourself don't get dominated."

Aya:

> "There's few strong people in Gensokyo as far as I've experienced. And even they would have it harder to deal with the changes down here. Hm, maybe I'll go up there and pick out someone to lend me a hand."

Seki:

> "Hmph. I'm the goddess entrusted with saving the oppressed humans down here. I won't fall prey to the Kiketdu clan's tricks."
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> "I could certainly help you with that instead if that's how you want to handle your business. You might be surprised by the talents of some of the folks there, though. There's the sage Yukari Yakumo, the fairy god Cirno, the vampire Remilia Scarlet, the swordswoman Youmu Konpaku, the Buddhist nun Byakuren Hijiri, the Taoist empress Toyosatomimi no Miko, even the Watatsuki Sisters from the Lunar Capital."

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Seki:

> "Alright, as long as you have countermeasures. Given how easily she overpowered Saki and your subordinate, I would have felt bad if I didn't say anything."

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> "I could certainly help you with that instead if that's how you want to handle your business. You might be surprised by the talents of some of the folks there, though. There's the sage Yukari Yakumo, the fairy god Cirno, the vampire Remilia Scarlet, the swordswoman Youmu Konpaku, the Buddhist nun Byakuren Hijiri, the Taoist empress Toyosatomimi no Miko, even the Watatsuki Sisters from the Lunar Capital."

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Seki:

> "Alright, as long as you have countermeasures. Given how easily she overpowered Saki and your subordinate, I would have felt bad if I didn't say anything."

Aya:

> "Hm. Toyosatomimi you say? As in, Prince Shoutoku? They're alive?

Seki:

> "She has an edge over Kurokoma now? Can't say I didn't expect that, but I thought Saki had grown stronger as well. Hmm."
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> "That's the one. If you're after her specifically, I could definitely make that work."
> Wink with a grin.
> "She and I are very well-acquainted, if you know what I mean~"

Seki:

> "They seemed pretty evenly matched for a while, but I yanked her soul out of her body to try to stop her controlling my tengu companion, and that seemed to make something click inside her. There was a notable shift in attitudes and atmosphere after that."

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> "That's the one. If you're after her specifically, I could definitely make that work."
> Wink with a grin.
> "She and I are very well-acquainted, if you know what I mean~"

Seki:

> "They seemed pretty evenly matched for a while, but I yanked her soul out of her body to try to stop her controlling my tengu companion, and that seemed to make something click inside her. There was a notable shift in attitudes and atmosphere after that."

Aya:

> "I'm afraid you're being strung along then, if you didn't know about me."
> Saki gets to your side, then moves away, readying to start.

Seki:

> "I'm surprised you came back alive after something like that. You'd better watch yourself while you leave here. Something tells me she's got her eyes on you."
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> "I see. Oh, uh, in which direction are we going?"
> Get lined up and ready.
> While doing so, send a wind whisper to Yachie's ear: "Sorry for trespassing in your territory. Hope we can meet again on friendlier terms, cutie~"

Seki:

> "Oh, don't you worry about that. She made it pretty damn clear she considers me an existential threat."

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> "I see. Oh, uh, in which direction are we going?"
> Get lined up and ready.
> While doing so, send a wind whisper to Yachie's ear: "Sorry for trespassing in your territory. Hope we can meet again on friendlier terms, cutie~"

Seki:

> "Oh, don't you worry about that. She made it pretty damn clear she considers me an existential threat."

Aya:

> "Just about that way." Saki points out. "You'll see it coming up when we get further. Hey, one of you guys be are starting signal."
> One of the wolf spirts floats into view after curiously cruising near the giant wolf.
> "Hm, so when he touches the ground, we go, yeah? No funny business trying to give me a lead now, ya hear? Fall at a consistent pace."
> The wolf spirit nods.
> Naturally, it doesn't seem like Yachie responds to you.

Seki:

> "If you're up for helping me save the human spirits down here from the animal spirits, I could lend a hand in helping you against Yachie in turn." Keiki offers. "Maybe have Mayumi personally greet and guide you anytime you're down here."
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Can we feel any wind/air displacement as the small wolf spirit travels?
> When we fly with pure speed in mind, do we use our wind power to increase our speed, such as by giving ourselves a tail wind?
> Considering our experience watching Saki run unencumbered for fun, run while carrying us with purpose, and run at Banki with harming intent, does any aspect of her physical ability stand out beyond 'just being really fast'?

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> Can we feel any wind/air displacement as the small wolf spirit travels?
> When we fly with pure speed in mind, do we use our wind power to increase our speed, such as by giving ourselves a tail wind?
> Considering our experience watching Saki run unencumbered for fun, run while carrying us with purpose, and run at Banki with harming intent, does any aspect of her physical ability stand out beyond 'just being really fast'?

Aya:

> Not really.
> You can use wind to improve your speed, but you normally don't even need to. You're naturally just the fastest girl in gensokyo.
> You aren't sure... You swear there was something with whenever she showed up, or rather, was on her way. You could tell she was coming a bit more than just someone flying your way.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Is it possible she also controls wind somehow?

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> Is it possible she also controls wind somehow?

Aya:

> You aren't sure... You haven't seen her making use of anything like that, but you think she's been flying differently than just using those wings.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Did that 'something' each time she showed up feel familiar at all?

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> Did that 'something' each time she showed up feel familiar at all?

Aya:

> You don't think you could tell from so far away.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Did we see how Yachie reacted to our message to her?

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> Did we see how Yachie reacted to our message to her?

Aya:

> You did not, and she didn't vocally respond either...
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Is she within our line of sight?
> If so, what is she up to?

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> Is she within our line of sight?
> If so, what is she up to?

Aya:

> No.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Seki:

> "Honestly, now that I know there's an excess of human spirits are here, I was going to bring in much stronger firepower than myself to help do something about it."

Aya:

> "...Wait. Hold on."
> Look to Saki.
> "I don't like doing this, but...you clearly value this opportunity. The least I can do is give you the best competition I can."
> Pull Boss's head and shoulders out of our chest to see if she's conscious yet.

[Neovereign]

Seki:

> "Honestly, now that I know there's an excess of human spirits are here, I was going to bring in much stronger firepower than myself to help do something about it."

Aya:

> "...Wait. Hold on."
> Look to Saki.
> "I don't like doing this, but...you clearly value this opportunity. The least I can do is give you the best competition I can."
> Pull Boss's head and shoulders out of our chest to see if she's conscious yet.

Seki:

> "Oh? Gensokyo can spare that?" Keiki questions. "They weren't really as friendly last visit."

Aya:

> "Oh?" Saki questions, as you pull Megumu out.
> Megumu blinks and rubs her eyes.
> "Oh. I uh, just woke up. Good morning. Where are we?"
> She's totally been awake for a while...
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> "It's a long story, Boss."
> Pull her out fully and set her on her own feet.
> "I'll explain later, and then you can go back to sleep in there. But right now, I need you to take my two little lovelies to the sky to watch me and my twin here."
> Retrieve Ami. If she's also awake, set her on her own feet.

Seki:

> "They'll make resources. ...I hope."

[Neovereign]

Aya:

> "It's a long story, Boss."
> Pull her out fully and set her on her own feet.
> "I'll explain later, and then you can go back to sleep in there. But right now, I need you to take my two little lovelies to the sky to watch me and my twin here."
> Retrieve Ami. If she's also awake, set her on her own feet.

Seki:

> "They'll make resources. ...I hope."

Aya:

> Ami is indeed awake.
> "Do you need me for something?" She questions.
> "Ooh, a race? What idiot thinks they can beat Gensokyo's fastest?" Megumu observes after looking at Saki and yourself. "Then again, seeing as how you're slimming down, there must be big stakes..."
> "Matriarch of the Keiga family here." Saki introduces herself. "Saki Kurokoma. So, you're known as the fastest in Gensokyo? I really shouldn't pull any punches, then."
> The wolf spirit shudders a bit.
> "Haha, I guess you'll have to endure it then. Don't get blown away too hard." Saki... responds to it?

Seki:

> "Well I was apparently in their sights due to the animal spirits, so maybe they'll be friendlier next time."
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Seki:

> "I can certainly let them know that the most human-inclined party."

Aya:

> "You might be surprised, Boss. I'm taking you all out of me for a reason."
> Give Ami a small smile.
> "Just stay up in the sky and out of the way. We're technically trespassing right now, after all."
> Retrieve Suzaku. If she's awake, set her on her feet. If she's asleep, hand her off to Boss.

[Neovereign]

Seki:

> "I can certainly let them know that the most human-inclined party."

Aya:

> "You might be surprised, Boss. I'm taking you all out of me for a reason."
> Give Ami a small smile.
> "Just stay up in the sky and out of the way, my dear. We're technically trespassing right now, after all."
> Retrieve Suzaku. If she's awake, set her on her feet. If she's asleep, hand her off to Boss.

Seki:

> "Well then, be careful."

Aya:

> "Ah, oops." Both birds get airborne.
> You retrieve Suzaku, who glances over between the two of you.
> And, again.
> Before looking up to the other two airborne and following them up.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Seki:

> Actually, now that we have some downtime, how does this god look?

Aya:

> Look back to Saki.
> "Okay, now truly ready. Sorry for the delay."
> Get back into a ready position.

[Neovereign]

Seki:

> Actually, now that we have some downtime, how does this god look?

Aya:

> Look back to Saki.
> "Okay, now truly ready. Sorry for the delay."
> Get back into a ready position.

Seki:

> She's wearing a similar yellow dress as Mayumi's, but hers looks more like a dress. You're pretty sure you observed that last time. Same with her blue hair.

Aya:

> You get ready to dart off as soon as the spirit lands...
> "Alright, if no other interruptions, you can go ahead and land on the ground at a steady speed." Saki got ready again.
> The wolf spirit nodded, slowly descending with a bit of a shake.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Seki:

> "Thanks."

Aya:

> Be ready to move at top speed with full wind support the instant that spirit lands!

[Neovereign]

Seki:

> "Thanks."

Aya:

> Be ready to move at top speed with full wind support the instant that spirit lands!

Seki

> "Do you need Mayumi to guide you out of here?"

Aya:

> You ready yourself.
> The wolf spirit lands, and as soon as it does, you dart off at your top speed manipulating the wind to increase it even further!
> You think you see those tall structures and the water from before Saki grabbed you for a second, but they pass by just as quickly, if not quicker.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Aya:

> Any obstacles?
> Can we tell how Saki is doing?