Neo Gensokyo Quest - Part 7

[Neovereign]

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

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

[Kilgamayan]

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

[Neovereign]

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

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

[Kilgamayan]

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

[Neovereign]

> "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]

> Try feeling the surrounding winds for any presences.

[Neovereign]

> 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]

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

[Neovereign]

> 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]

> 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]

> 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]

> !!!
> "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]

> !!!
> "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]

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

[Neovereign]

> "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]

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

[Neovereign]

> 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]

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

[Neovereign]

> 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]

> "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]

> "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]

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

[Neovereign]

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

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

[Kilgamayan]

> "Tell them I'm okay!"

[Neovereign]

> "Tell them I'm okay!"

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

[Kilgamayan]

> 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]

> 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]

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

[Neovereign]

> 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]

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