Neo Gensokyo Quest - Part 8

[Kilgamayan]

> How does Ami feel like she's holding up?
> "Lady Yakumo? You wouldn't happen to be listening, would you?"
> If there's no response: "How about you, Lady Matara?"

[Neovereign]

> How does Ami feel like she's holding up?
> "Lady Yakumo? You wouldn't happen to be listening, would you?"
> If there's no response: "How about you, Lady Matara?"

> You suspect she's still asleep. She hasn't spoken yet.
> Neither of the two speak either, if they are listening in...
>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Rats.
> Continue on back to the Shrine, then. If there's no one inside when we get there, head inside.

[Neovereign]

> Rats.
> Continue on back to the Shrine, then. If there's no one inside when we get there, head inside.

> You land at the shrine, investigating the outside. No one appears to be around still.
> You head inside, still finding no one around. You weren't gone that long anyways, but still...
>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Is there a large comfortable chair or couch anywhere?
> Could we fit under the kotatsu?

[Neovereign]

> Is there a large comfortable chair or couch anywhere?
> Could we fit under the kotatsu?

> Nope.
> Definitely not.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Ugh. Does Reimu has something to write with and on?

[Neovereign]

> Ugh. Does Reimu has something to write with and on?

> You haven't found any utensils around. You don't suppose her amulets are usable...
>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Actively search around for some paper, ink, and a brush. Surely she's got something like that somewhere...

[Neovereign]

> Actively search around for some paper, ink, and a brush. Surely she's got something like that somewhere...

> You start searching the shrine for something to write with and on...
> ...
> ...
> The closest thing you've found is some non-money paper in the donation box, though it's clearly written on from a glance. And there hasn't been any writing utensils or ingreedients yet.
> "Alright, I'll leave it for another day." You hear... Kasen? Back in Reimu's room?
> "Not, tomorrow." You hear a very unhappy Reimu as well.
> "R-Right..."
>_

[Kilgamayan]

> ...
> Stop what we're doing.
> Float a message along the winds into Kasen's ear: "So you're who took her away from me, then?"
> If anything is still out of place due to us moving it, put it back where it belongs.

[Neovereign]

> ...
> Stop what we're doing.
> Float a message along the winds into Kasen's ear: "So you're who took her away from me, then?"
> If anything is still out of place due to us moving it, put it back where it belongs.

> You set the cover of the box back down.
> At least that means your deductions were on the right track. Though you don't have the "why", yet.
> "Well, I'll drop by tomorrow. Not for business, of course... Have a good rest, Reimu." Kasen says.
> The shrine maiden doesn't respond.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Head toward Reimu's bedroom, getting close enough that our presence is obvious but not into a position where we can actually see inside.

[Neovereign]

> Head toward Reimu's bedroom, getting close enough that our presence is obvious but not into a position where we can actually see inside.

> You return into the shrine as Kasen leaves Reimu's room.
> "Oh, hey Aya." Kasen greets. "Proooobably not a good time to visit. Definitely not my fault, just uh, other things around to deal with."
>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Frown.
> Quietly: "Whose fault was it, then? Asking for a friend very annoyed that her opportunity for a fun night with Reimu was ruined."

[Neovereign]

> Frown.
> Quietly: "Whose fault was it, then? Asking for a friend very annoyed that her opportunity for a fun night with Reimu was ruined."

> "Well, apparently Reimu had to do some annoying business right after that big barrier stuff we were all present for and lending a hand with. So, the news that there was still some more things for her to handle didn't exactly sit well when she was already ready to rest. I'm sure your friend won't be the only one upset that Reimu isn't in the mood to be bothered. I can think of a handful more."
>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "How about this, then? If Gensokyo's sages are handing out crisis resolution assignments, start sending some my way instead."

[Neovereign]

> "How about this, then? If Gensokyo's sages are handing out crisis resolution assignments, start sending some my way instead."

> "You know barrier techniques? And how to handle yin yang orbs? Or how to handle gods, summoning and dispersing them?" Kasen questions. "And experience with possessed tools? Just to list a few requirements for these issues..."
>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Surely not all of Gensokyo's problems require knowledge beyond punching a vampire or a ghost or a Lunarian in the face. Also, my friend would appreciate if you could go back in there and ask Reimu if she wants some company for the night, company that isn't expecting her to solve problems or serve as a proper host for them."

[Neovereign]

> "Surely not all of Gensokyo's problems require knowledge beyond punching a vampire or a ghost or a Lunarian in the face. Also, my friend would appreciate if you could go back in there and ask Reimu if she wants some company for the night, company that isn't expecting her to solve problems or serve as a proper host for them."

> "Those are the ones Reimu's being asked for help with, as decking someone isn't really the solution for most of these. And I'll check." Kasen heads back into Reimu's room.
> "Rei-"
> An orb nearly crashes into Kasen, causing her to step back out of the doorway.
> "H-Hey, you're still going to have to help eventually. Quit the tantrum." Kasen snaps.
> "Go ask Sanae." Reimu responds.
> "Are you setting up a barrier? Really?" Kasen questions, almost sounding offended.
> Reimu doesn't respond.
>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Sigh and pinch the bridge of our nose in irritation.
> "Alright, that's how things are, then."
> Head back outside.

[Neovereign]

> Sigh and pinch the bridge of our nose in irritation.
> "Alright, that's how things are, then."
> Head back outside.

> You return outside.
> "I'd say wait till tomorrow for her to calm down..." Kasen follows. "But I feel like she plans on hiding out the whole day. Yukari might drag her out at some point at least. I think Marisa's handled possessed weapons before, and Sanae should know a bit about God's. So maybe I'll see if they're up to help, tomorrow."
>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Sure. And, uh, sorry I nearly got your ribs caved in. I'll see what I can do tomorrow myself. Don't go bothering Sanae right now, by the way, you'll only annoy yourself further. Not that I think you were seriously entertaining the idea, but still."
> "One last thing, as long as it's just you and me. What's actually up with Miyoi? I know you know, you're you."

[Neovereign]

> "Sure. And, uh, sorry I nearly got your ribs caved in. I'll see what I can do tomorrow myself. Don't go bothering Sanae right now, by the way, you'll only annoy yourself further. Not that I think you were seriously entertaining the idea, but still."
> "One last thing, as long as it's just you and me. What's actually up with Miyoi? I know you know, you're you."

> "That's one of the things she was asked for help about. Rather, she wants Reimu around to see if they can come up with a solution to her appearance and situation. In Reimu's words, "She just wants me to sit around a bar all night and expect it to fix her?". Doesn't sound too unappealing, but I guess she was already a bit fed up before that."
>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Jeez, you lot must have really done a number on her mood if she's that dismissive of Miyoi. Everyone loves Miyoi. But, okay, that confirms what I was thinking."
> "Anyway, you should probably get home and get some rest. That's certainly what I'm going to do. It's been way too long a day, and I have some serious things to think about now."

[Neovereign]

> "Jeez, you lot must have really done a number on her mood if she's that dismissive of Miyoi. Everyone loves Miyoi. But, okay, that confirms what I was thinking."
> "Anyway, you should probably get home and get some rest. That's certainly what I'm going to do. It's been way too long a day, and I have some serious things to think about now."

> "Even you're thinking it's been too long a day? I guess Reimu does have some reason to be "done" with everything right now." Kasen notes. "She wasn't even too happy to hear I brought snacks. And that was before we dropped any requests. Though I suppose she was snatched right out of her bed... but that wasn't my doing."
>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "I personally think I could probably keep going, but everywhere I go people keep telling me to stop doing so much, and at some point you start to internalize that. Who grabbed her if it wasn't you?"

[Neovereign]

> "I personally think I could probably keep going, but everywhere I go people keep telling me to stop doing so much, and at some point you start to internalize that. Who grabbed her if it wasn't you?"

> "Yukari. And maybe that's for good reason. Too bad she didn't think he same."
>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "I see. Next time you have her attention, could you let her know I miss her too? It's been lonely every time I've called out to her and Lady Matara and got no response."

[Neovereign]

> "I see. Next time you have her attention, could you let her know I miss her too? It's been lonely every time I've called out to her and Lady Matara and got no response."

> "I'll try to remember."
>_