Myon Quest - Scattered Souls

[Kilgamayan]

Youmu:

> "Marisa wondered if it would feel uncomfortable with stuff inside. Myon was offering to Marisa to experience what being inside was like."

[Neovereign]

Youmu:

> "Marisa wondered if it would feel uncomfortable with stuff inside. Myon was offering to Marisa to experience what being inside was like."

> "Oh. I meant uncomfortable for you, not your phantom half. Or, I guess I still did mean that. As in if I had my own phantom half and tried using them as a pocket, would I feel uncomfortable from such." Marisa explains.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Youmu:

> "Oh. Nah, it's fine. As long as I don't overload myself, but that's true of anyone trying to carry too much. Offer still stands, by the way."

[Neovereign]

Youmu:

> "Oh. Nah, it's fine. As long as I don't overload myself, but that's true of anyone trying to carry too much. Offer still stands, by the way."

> "I was just curious. It's not like I can make myself a half phantom anyways." Marisa says.
> "Should we get back to thinking of who could've made that ribbon?" Alice questions.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Youmu:

> "No, I meant...eh, never mind."
> "Anyway, should I go and try to get the ribbon back, since you all are probably better at deducing who might have made it?'

[Neovereign]

Youmu:

> "No, I meant...eh, never mind."
> "Anyway, should I go and try to get the ribbon back, since you all are probably better at deducing who might have made it?'

> "You want it back?" Reimu questions.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Youmu:

> "Now that I understand what I was experiencing, yeah."

[Neovereign]

Youmu:

> "Now that I understand what I was experiencing, yeah."

> "Alright..." Reimu says.
> "I guess we should split up and just ask around about new things made, maybe?" Marisa suggests.
> "Maybe we should just wait for something else to happen. Whoever made that probably isn't just leaving that the only thing made, right?" Alice considers.
> "Ah, good point..."
>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "I can certainly keep an eye out for unusual activity along the way."

[Neovereign]

> "I can certainly keep an eye out for unusual activity along the way."

> "Good luck, then." Alice wishes.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Nod.
> Head out of the shrine, Myon following closely behind Youmu as usual, and go all the way back to the shop, watching for unusual activity or people that might need help (or bodies of water).

[Neovereign]

> Nod.
> Head out of the shrine, Myon following closely behind Youmu as usual, and go all the way back to the shop, watching for unusual activity or people that might need help (or bodies of water).

> You depart, starting for Kourindou again...
> Nothing of note seems to happen along the way, and arriving near the village, it even looks like things got better.
> Misty Lake isn't too far away from the shop... You could continue on, or just stop here and head in.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Or we could do both!

Youmu:

> Head to the shop.

Myon:

> Head to Misty Lake.

[Neovereign]

> Or we could do both!

Youmu:

> Head to the shop.

Myon:

> Head to Misty Lake.

> You head into the shop as you have your phantom half continue on.
> Rinnosuke seems up and healthy. You can see he has the ribbon on his wrist.
> He gives you a small wave in greeting with his other hand.

> There doesn't seem to be a lot of fairies on this side of the lake yet. Perhaps they don't want to run into whatever they think was causing the spirit stuff earlier.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Youmu:

> Wave back.
> "Good to see you're back to normal. Sorry I couldn't figure out how to do it myself, but at least I found someone that could."

Myon:

> Submerge ourselves and travel downward to a point where we can comfortably stand while being fully submerged. If that ends up being the bottom of the lake, so be it, but ideally we won't go that far.
> Once we've found such a spot, begin taking water into ourselves, with the goal of filling up our Youmu shape completely.

[Neovereign]

Youmu:

> Wave back.
> "Good to see you're back to normal. Sorry I couldn't figure out how to do it myself, but at least I found someone that could."

Myon:

> Submerge ourselves and travel downward to a point where we can comfortably stand while being fully submerged. If that ends up being the bottom of the lake, so be it, but ideally we won't go that far.
> Once we've found such a spot, begin taking water into ourselves, with the goal of filling up our Youmu shape completely.

> "Mm, thanks for that if that was you. It's good not worrying about if someone will come in and take the free meal, or steal something."

> You head into the lake, hoping there's no one around to both-
> Well... before you even get that far, you seem to catch the interest of the mermaid here...
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Youmu:

> "How's the ribbon treating you?"

Myon:

> Give her a smile and a wave as we continue in our original pursuit. If she desires to be social, that's totally fine, we can multi-task.

[Neovereign]

Youmu:

> "How's the ribbon treating you?"

Myon:

> Give her a smile and a wave as we continue in our original pursuit. If she desires to be social, that's totally fine, we can multi-task.

> "It's been more of a boon than a bane, surprisingly." Rinnosuke answers.

> "You're not a bad phantom?" The mermaid questions, following you down. "Ah, you shouldn't go that deep. There's some nasty fellows the deeper you get. Even if you're intangible, they might have attacks that can reach you."
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Youmu:

> Look slightly crestfallen.
> "Ah...I see."

Myon:

> Stop traveling downward, having a look into the depths.
> Look back to the mermaid and give her a bow of thanks.
> Then gesture for her to come with us, and float upward a bit to avoid going too far down (but remaining well below the surface).

[Neovereign]

Youmu:

> Look slightly crestfallen.
> "Ah...I see."

Myon:

> Stop traveling downward, having a look into the depths.
> Look back to the mermaid and give her a bow of thanks.
> Then gesture for her to come with us, and float upward a bit to avoid going too far down (but remaining well below the surface).

> "What's the matter?" He picks up on the expression surprisingly quickly.
> The mermaid follows as gestured, seemingly a bit curious, but moreso seeming quite friendly.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Youmu:

> "Well, I mean, it's good that it's not harming you, certainly. But I'll admit I kinda wanted it back..."

Myon:

> Once we reach a good stopping point, do so. It's okay if we're just floating in the water rather than standing on anything.
> Look at the mermaid, gesture to the lower half of our body, and begin taking water into ourselves as originally planned.

[Neovereign]

Youmu:

> "Well, I mean, it's good that it's not harming you, certainly. But I'll admit I kinda wanted it back..."

Myon:

> Once we reach a good stopping point, do so. It's okay if we're just floating in the water rather than standing on anything.
> Look at the mermaid, gesture to the lower half of our body, and begin taking water into ourselves as originally planned.

> "Hm? Was it a benefit for you as well? I suppose if you found it first, it'd be yours to hold onto. Though, why did it end up in my hands, then?"

> You've found a good underwater "ledge".
> "Thirsty?" The mermaid questions. "No, not quite... Is it something like this?"
> The mermaid seems to inhale, and she suddenly seems to grow a chunk. A bit in the front, but mostly in her tail.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Youmu:

> "I cut it off of a cat that appeared to have had someone put it on her to cause the chaos that was people's spirits leaving their bodies. It came to you because we were hoping to learn what it did. Well, other people had the idea to go to you. Admittedly, it didn't occur to me."

Myon:

> Continue filling up in the background of other actions.
> Go wide-eyed in surprise at the display, then begin applauding in appreciation.

[Neovereign]

Youmu:

> "I cut it off of a cat that appeared to have had someone put it on her to cause the chaos that was people's spirits leaving their bodies. It came to you because we were hoping to learn what it did. Well, other people had the idea to go to you. Admittedly, it didn't occur to me."

Myon:

> Continue filling up in the background of other actions.
> Go wide-eyed in surprise at the display, then begin applauding in appreciation.

> "Well, I have figured out what it does, at least, if you'd like to know."

> You applaud the mermaid.
> "Thanks, It's a little skill I've learned, though I'm not sure how to teach others how to do it..."
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Youmu:

> Nod.
> "Please."

Myon:

> Look down at our chest for a few moments.
> Then look back up at Waka and shrug with a rueful smile.

[Neovereign]

Youmu:

> Nod.
> "Please."

Myon:

> Look down at our chest for a few moments.
> Then look back up at Waka and shrug with a rueful smile.

> "This strangely colored ribbon is known as the Inverse Ribbon. Whoever wears it has their abilities amplified, but loses control over it. A double edged sword for more power in most cases, I guess. It seems to always be worn, and when someone tries to remove it, it'll end up worn by another person. I can't take it off myself, but if someone's close enough, it can sort of latch onto them faster than anyone can react. Even miss Shameimaru believes she wouldn't be able to blow it away mid transfer, though I wonder if she's just being humble."
> The man tugs at the ribbon a bit.
> "Additionally, there's something else intended... Something to bring out a different sort of ability from the wearer. Though, perhaps this is just a byproduct of having control over your ability stripped form you, and having to regain it despite the offensive force the ribbon provides... Maybe it's meant as something to train others."

> "Well, I guess I can try. Hm, how do I explain it... It feels like I'm using the power of water to expand my body. But... that probably won't work for you. I'm someone that gets much stronger in water, after all, so maybe that's why I can do this..."
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Youmu:

> Nod along as he explains.
> "That...sort of tracks with what I experienced when I wore it. Another offered to cut it off of me, and all of a sudden I started seeing her attacking before she actually did so."

Myon:

> How full of water are we at this point?
> Adopt a thinking expression for a bit, then look around for something small and loose on this shelf that we could pick up.

[Neovereign]

Youmu:

> Nod along as he explains.
> "That...sort of tracks with what I experienced when I wore it. Another offered to cut it off of me, and all of a sudden I started seeing her attacking before she actually did so."

Myon:

> How full of water are we at this point?
> Adopt a thinking expression for a bit, then look around for something small and loose on this shelf that we could pick up.

> "Oh, so you have a form of precognition? That's interesting. Maybe you'll be able to tell the future."

> About a third left to go.
> There's plenty of rocks, and some shells too.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

Youmu:

> "I figured it was more enhancing my abilities as a swordswoman. Reading my opponents and such. But maybe that counts as a form of precognition?"

Myon:

> Pick up a rock, show it to the mermaid, and then place it inside our upper torso, holding our hands away from our body to show it off.
> Once a second or two has passed, take the rock out of us and put it back where we found it.
> Then look back at the mermaid, gesture to her, point inside of us, and tilt our head slightly with an expectant look.

[Neovereign]

Youmu:

> "I figured it was more enhancing my abilities as a swordswoman. Reading my opponents and such. But maybe that counts as a form of precognition?"

Myon:

> Pick up a rock, show it to the mermaid, and then place it inside our upper torso, holding our hands away from our body to show it off.
> Once a second or two has passed, take the rock out of us and put it back where we found it.
> Then look back at the mermaid, gesture to her, point inside of us, and tilt our head slightly with an expectant look.

> "A swordsman. Hm... I suppose." Rinnosuke shrugs.

> You take a rock and place it inside yourself, then remove it.
> "Hm... I think I get what you're getting at." The mermaid returns to her normal size, and swims closer to you, gently pressing her hand against your chest, as if to push you.
>_