Author Topic: Neo Gensokyo Quest - Part 7 (Read 88359 times)

Neovereign · « **Reply #660 on:** July 20, 2024, 12:13:32 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 20, 2024, 12:12:31 PM

> "Hey, did you see that ghost just now?"

> "There's a bunch of ghosts. There's always a bunch of ghosts around here."
>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #661 on:** July 20, 2024, 12:15:13 PM »

> "There was one more, a humanoid shape, but it disappeared."

Neovereign · « **Reply #662 on:** July 20, 2024, 12:17:06 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 20, 2024, 12:15:13 PM

> "There was one more, a humanoid shape, but it disappeared."

> "I didn't see it then. I'm not looking all around everywhere."
>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #663 on:** July 20, 2024, 12:20:01 PM »

> "Drat. Hmm..."
> Fly down to where the ghost disappeared.

Neovereign · « **Reply #664 on:** July 20, 2024, 12:24:53 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 20, 2024, 12:20:01 PM

> "Drat. Hmm..."
> Fly down to where the ghost disappeared.

> You fly down to the steps and observe...
> A light shines from below you, as if you stepped on some trigger, though it's just for a moment.
> "Oh, I did notice that. But I don't know what it is, before you ask." Mikuru comments. "Actually, I think it might be danmaku. Like a laser, or a sword."
>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #665 on:** July 20, 2024, 12:26:51 PM »

> Try feeling the surrounding winds for any presences.

Neovereign · « **Reply #666 on:** July 20, 2024, 12:29:33 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 20, 2024, 12:26:51 PM

> Try feeling the surrounding winds for any presences.

> You try...
> It's still. Well, not quite, but slow. You don't notice any-
> The figure returns into view for a moment, heading further up the stairs. At least you think it's the same figure. It's much further away, and looks like it could be anything else in the distance, but unless Sakuya or Mikuru is already over there, it's the only thing moving more than the rest.
> Still no reaction in the wind relative to it, however...
>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #667 on:** July 20, 2024, 12:30:29 PM »

> After it! Hopefully we'll be closer next time it appears!

Neovereign · « **Reply #668 on:** July 20, 2024, 12:31:31 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 20, 2024, 12:30:29 PM

> After it! Hopefully we'll be closer next time it appears!

> You follow after it, getting back to Hakugyokurou without seeing it again...
> "Still nothing?" Mikuru asks.
>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #669 on:** July 20, 2024, 12:33:41 PM »

> Are the others still here?
> "I saw it again, but didn't recognize it..."
> Going forward, if we spot the ghost again, immediately cry out "Hey, you, wait!" at it.

Neovereign · « **Reply #670 on:** July 20, 2024, 12:40:42 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 20, 2024, 12:33:41 PM

> Are the others still here?
> "I saw it again, but didn't recognize it..."
> Going forward, if we spot the ghost again, immediately cry out "Hey, you, wait!" at it.

> You're not inside proper, but it does look like they started to head outside. Perhaps while you had the ribbon removed.
> The ghost reappears, long enough for you to see this time and call them out.
> You're not entirely sure how it's possible or being done... but that's definitely Hatate... There's a look of surprise on her face just before she vanishes again.
>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #671 on:** July 20, 2024, 12:44:23 PM »

> !!!
> "That's Hatate!"
> Immediately bolt to where she was and look around for her to reappear. Set Mikuru down once we do.
> If we see Hatate again, immediately bolt over to get and try to grab onto her.

Neovereign · « **Reply #672 on:** July 20, 2024, 12:47:38 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 20, 2024, 12:44:23 PM

> !!!
> "That's Hatate!"
> Immediately bolt to where she was and look around for her to reappear. Set Mikuru down once we do.
> If we see Hatate again, immediately bolt over to get and try to grab onto her.

> You dart over, keeping your eyes peeled as you set Mikuru down.
> "Who?" Mikuru questions.
> ...Seconds pass. She hasn't reappeared yet...
>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #673 on:** July 20, 2024, 12:48:34 PM »

> "My government-mandated girlfriend. Not that that's a problem."
> Keep looking around for Hatate.

Neovereign · « **Reply #674 on:** July 20, 2024, 12:50:46 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 20, 2024, 12:48:34 PM

> "My government-mandated girlfriend. Not that that's a problem."
> Keep looking around for Hatate.

> You keep looking...
> After a bit, the ghostly Hatate reappears, seemingly framing you with her camera.
>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #675 on:** July 20, 2024, 12:51:59 PM »

> Flash a smile and a peace sign.
> Once it seems the picture has been taken: "Are you okay, Hatate?"

Neovereign · « **Reply #676 on:** July 20, 2024, 12:56:32 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 20, 2024, 12:51:59 PM

> Flash a smile and a peace sign.
> Once it seems the picture has been taken: "Are you okay, Hatate?"

> ...It's taking a bit for the picture to be taken.
> Actually, she looks over past the camera, and gestures to the group-
> Ah, She's gone again...
>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #677 on:** July 20, 2024, 12:58:27 PM »

> Head back over to the group, since that's where she gestured.

Neovereign · « **Reply #678 on:** July 20, 2024, 01:03:50 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 20, 2024, 12:58:27 PM

> Head back over to the group, since that's where she gestured.

> You return to the group.
> Still slowed down...
> "You know, if you were going super fast, how come I'm going super fast too? It looks more like you're making other super slow." Mikuru speaks. "I mean, I don't know why I'm not super slow, but if you were the only super fast person, then I'd be able to talk to them and others like normal, right?"
>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #679 on:** July 20, 2024, 01:08:34 PM »

> "I've been wondering that myself. My abilities shouldn't have that affect on other people...maybe it's because I'm perceiving you, and you'll return to normal speed once I'm no longer doing so?"

Neovereign · « **Reply #680 on:** July 20, 2024, 01:15:02 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 20, 2024, 01:08:34 PM

> "I've been wondering that myself. My abilities shouldn't have that affect on other people...maybe it's because I'm perceiving you, and you'll return to normal speed once I'm no longer doing so?"

> "Shouldn't that be the same for others, then?"
> The ghost Hatate reappears.
>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #681 on:** July 20, 2024, 01:15:40 PM »

> Try to grab her! (But not too hard!)

Neovereign · « **Reply #682 on:** July 20, 2024, 01:16:56 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 20, 2024, 01:15:40 PM

> Try to grab her! (But not too hard!)

> You grab onto-
> Ah... she's intangible...
>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #683 on:** July 20, 2024, 01:19:26 PM »

> "Tell them I'm okay!"

Neovereign · « **Reply #684 on:** July 20, 2024, 01:32:14 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 20, 2024, 01:19:26 PM

> "Tell them I'm okay!"

> The ghost points to her camera.
> And gone again.
>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #685 on:** July 20, 2024, 01:35:36 PM »

> Okay, this is probably her using her thoughtography to find us. And she gestured to the group earlier...
> Consider what she might be trying to tell her.

Neovereign · « **Reply #686 on:** July 20, 2024, 01:39:50 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 20, 2024, 01:35:36 PM

> Okay, this is probably her using her thoughtography to find us. And she gestured to the group earlier...
> Consider what she might be trying to tell her.

> You wonder... there's a chance she could believe nothing is wrong and is trying to tell you that she wants to take photos of the group. But then why would she focus on them?
> Maybe she wants you to do something about Megumu? Then again, she could've meant anyone in this group...
> She was on her way here earlier, but why? Was she looking for someone? Youmu? Megumu?
>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #687 on:** July 20, 2024, 01:41:47 PM »

> Hmm, she might be trying to report to Boss?
> Her physical body isn't anywhere nearby, right?

Neovereign · « **Reply #688 on:** July 20, 2024, 01:44:17 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 20, 2024, 01:41:47 PM

> Hmm, she might be trying to report to Boss?
> Her physical body isn't anywhere nearby, right?

> You didn't see it on the way here, nor here itself.
>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #689 on:** July 20, 2024, 01:46:15 PM »

> "Mikuru, would you be okay if I went out to look for the person behind this ghost?"