> Read out our name and declare 'TODAY I WILL DELIVER!!!'
>Grab COURIER BAG
>The forest of magic is not only near the village, but well known, right?
>If so, go there and ask the nearest magical person (who is not murderous/a fairy) about kourindou
>If not, what about the hakurei shrine?
>read "Conn Segnare" from name tag
>Leave office.
>Head to Kourindo
> Make out with MANnosuke
> Check quests
> Examine self.
> Examine COURIER BAG.
> Confirm existence of equipment between the legs.
>Skills
> ASSES SEXUALITY>Also, do a handstand.
> If we can't allready, make a note to learn how to fly from any one of the large number of magical girls around
> If we can't allready, make a note to learn how to fly from any one of the large number of magical girls around
>"Why yes I am."
>Take the package
>Pump up our manly spirit
>"DEEEEEEEELIVERY!!!!!!"
>But before you leave, ask rinnosuke about Marisa
>Check store stock.
> ASSES SEXUALITY
> If we can't allready, make a note to learn how to fly from any one of the large number of magical girls around
>Also, do a handstand.
> Sure, flying's useful. For a girl. We're too manly to do anything but walk uphill, both ways, through the snow, barefoot.
[edit] > Also, examine package for destination details.
> '30 minutes or it's free!'
>Does the main office had a map? If so, make a note to check in there when possible.
> We need directions. Salute Rinnosuke, leave, and let's run back to the village.
> Ask the first knowledgeable person we see for directions to the Moriya Shrine, as well as any recommendations about getting there.
>"I'm a lover, not a fighter, sir~"
> Gunwink Rinnosuke with extra wink since we don't have a gun.
>Reopen eyes
>"Well, nobody ever bothers to tell us village sorts about these things. I'll see what I can find on the way."
>Bid Rinnosuke farewell
>Leave Kourindou
>Head to Marisa's place, she's probably the closest here.
>Knock on the door.
> Try open the door
>Look around for mushrooms
> Try open the door
>Belay this, for now.
>Instead, circle the house and look for her.
>Do we have any ability to see through walls
>How long do we for the delivery
>Take some mushrooms we can use it as bait for another time
>Contemplate ganking a mushroom for breakfast.
>Contemplate the likelihood of being found. Decide against it.
>Head back to town. We got a map to look at and maybe a shrine maiden to bother.
> Be the Deliverest delivery that was ever Delivered. Too bad we aren't a Transporter.
> Psych ourselves up. After all, we are the Deliverator, a member of an elite order. And deliver we shall.
> Remember directions, stride confidently North.
>Do keep an eye out for muggers and the like.
>Head forward North. Fast. We don't want Rumia eating us do we.
>Declare that neither rain, nor shrine, nor snow, nor being eaten will keep you from carrying out your assigned duties.
>Glance at the yakitori stand. Hope it opens up on the way back.
>Keep going north, lamenting missing out on a conversation with possible actual youkai. Becase dag, yo... ;_;
>"WHO IS THERE!!! WHO IS THERE TO CHALLENGE THE STRONGEST DELIVERY GUY IN ALL OF GENSOKYO!!!!"
> Move directly to your left, to the side of the road. Maybe whatever it is is blind and can't see you.
>"WHO IS THERE!!! WHO IS THERE TO CHALLENGE THE STRONGEST DELIVERY GUY IN ALL OF GENSOKYO!!!!"
>While moving, take a swing in the direction of the feet.
>"Because I'm having an off day, might we postpone?"
>"Hello!"
>Get off it
>Curse situation of being surrounded by moe
>Introduce yourself, state your buisiness, leave before you die
>Apologize
>"Hey, you know the way to Youkai Mountain?"
>"Yeah, but you aren't allowed to eat me. I'm overripe."
> "In fact, I'm the Mighty God of Delivery! Koshiro-Sama! Since Gods are partly ethereal I am not very tasteful."> "I might not seem godly, but that's because people don't pay much attention to the Delivery God. But I still taste bad."
>"Yeah, but you aren't allowed to eat me. I'm overripe."
> Disregard this. I'm no human. No, sir.
> Offer help finding the hat, in exchange for not being eaten.
> "In fact, I'm the Mighty God of Delivery! Koshiro-Sama! Since Gods are partly ethereal I am not very tasteful."
>"I'm also a Man. A manly man of man full of man."
> "I might not seem godly, but that's because people don't pay much attention to the Delivery God. But I still taste bad."
> Check on Chen.
> Check on package.
>Proudly reflect on being the best goddamned deceptionist.
>"Of course I can! Just let me deliver this package, and I'll find her hat and deliver it right back to her!!"
>Pose.
> My deliver is the deliver that'll reach the heavens!
>Chen's hat is at kourindou, remember?
>Tell chen you'll get her hat after you deliver your current package
>Attempt to convince chen into riding on your shoulders
>Go toconspiracy centralthe moriya shrine.
>Yeah, chen! ^^ Let's go!
>Embark with chen on shoulders, making it enjoyable for her.
>Hold tight, we wouldn't want Ran shooting at us.
>Muster the spirits of the Manly Men of the past.
>Onwards!
> Nosebleed hard from having Chen's legs wrapped around you.
> Nosebleed hard from having Chen's legs wrapped around you.
>We don't know who lives there, or whether or not they'll hurt chen! Go to the right! /ran mode> That's probably a good idea, though we seem to have befriended one youkai so far, maybe the others aren't so bad?
>Increase your strength by channeling Delivery Men, since you're technically delivering Chen.> You try to channel some extra strength, but get caught up on the logistics of your delivery. Technically, you're delivering a package for Sanae Kochiya, but only carrying Chen. You'll help her find her hat afterwards, but you can't deliver something you don't have. You feel conflicted.
> Teaspit upon catching up with the story> You attempt to teaspit, but without tea it is an unsuccessful venture.
> Where were we going agin?
> Nosebleed hard from having Chen's legs wrapped around you.
>As a decent delivery man, we are no pedofox (unlike ran). Besides, we don't want to get blood all over our clothes.> How unprofessional this would make you. Besides, cute as she may be, she's still a youkai.
> Pause the game while this person thinks indecent thoughts
> We don't have time to pause!> No pause feature on this adventure bucko!
> Activate Deliverator TUNNEL VISION and hurry towards our destination.
> Check on Chen.
>Does the road seem to circle northward, from what can be seen?> You're not even sure if the road you're currently on is going North, you've just been following the trail. It's probably a better bet than heading towards the house.
>If not, check the northward foliage for ways through.
> Keep along the path.> You decide to go right.
> What happened to going to Kourindou first to get Chen's hat?> You told Chen you'd look for her hat after this delivery silly.
> Guide me along the Barren Path
>Chen's getting impatient! Make haste!> More anxious than anything, you think she just really wants her hat back.
>Look out for anything unusual
>"Y-yes!"> It's impossible not to know it's spring at this point, Lily's been coming around telling everyone all spring every single year. This isn't the first time you've seen Lily. Hell, this isn't the first time you've seen her this week! You know it's spring!
>Shift attention towards Chen
>"Are you alright?"
>Get up with Chen on our shoulders> You're already standing up.
>Stare at her back with the masculinity of souls we enlisted
> It's delivery time!> Onwards and upwards!
> Storm onwards on the path assumed to lead us to Moriya Shrine.
> Btw are we qualified to deliver babies?
>examine the girl> You look at the girl. She is wearing a long red dress and has long green hair tied in the front? She appears to be spinning.
> But then ignore her! Deliverators do not get distracted by trifling dancing girls!> She stops spinning and waves at you.
> Don't want to disappoint Chen.> You approach the girl and wave. She beckons you closer. Chen's tails flop about in anticipation.
> ApproachHinamysterious girl and wave
> "Good morning, Madam, Deliverator at your service, can I be of assistance?"> "Ah, you deliver for the Gensokyo Delivery Corps? I see. In that case, I assume you have business on the mountain. I'm here to make sure that humans don't get too close to the mountain, it's quite dangerous you know?"
>"Are you a gypsy?"> She backs away from you and starts to spin again.
>"I am a KING OF DELIVERY, I can take care of myself."> "You may choose to ignore my warning, I have no proof after all, but I should let you know that I am never wrong. Please take care."
>"Now unless you have something requiring delivery, I will be off."
>"Alrighty!"
>Start northward.
>"Does she do that a lot?"
>make our way forward to the GREAT CHALLONGE> You make your way north with Chen.
>"It was a very nice dance. I enjoyed it very much<3"
>"Proceed through the Tengu Village
>Keep an> You approach the village. The village is built right up to the cliff-face, and uses the waterfall and pool as it's eastern border. The buildings are mostly small dome-shaped affairs, made from mud. Near the center of town is a very large warehouse. Dozens of Kappa mill about.aya-outeye out for aya
>"These are the weirdest-looking Tengu..."
>Try to see if you can find any ways up the cliff from here. If so, try to get to them without getting in anyone's way.
>What does chen think of the kappa and their village?> You debate sneaking through the village, but decide that communicating with the locals would be a better idea.
>Ask local kappa how to get to the moriya shrine
>Attempt to make friends, and become the nicest delivery man in gensyoko.
>derp> You check your wallet, you still have 5,000 yen.
>How much money do we have on hand?
>Do we have enough to purchase a fast trip to the shrine?
> Ask the blue-haired kappa for directions.
>Ask the blue haired kappa her name and how her day is going. We're shooting for nicest deliveryman in gensyoko.> You saunter over the the blue-haired kappa and ask for directions to the Moriya Shrine. When she turns towards you, her entire outfit seems to jangle.
>Compliment blue haired kappa with "Nice hat"
>Lean over to nitori and inform her of a plan to keep chen busy, happy, and safe while you make the delivery, as to protect her from> You lean in towards Nitori, realize that you aren't that quick on your feet, back up a little and ask if she can watch Chen while you make your delivery.aya's pantyshotsthe wrath of the tengu.
>If nitori agrees, give chen a cheerfull and friendly goodbye and hurry up with that delivery. Hopefully our cat-friend will like her kappa playmate.
>Show her the fire that burns in our eyes and point towards the heavens> You scream and point straight up towards the sky as hard as you can.
>Make an impassioned speech about the glory of delivering, the great importance of your job, the fact that you are holding up thousands of years of tradition, and that you will not falter in your job. Channel the spirits of delivery men past while doing so.> You psyche yourself up and elevate delivery to a pedestal unmatched by any job held by a human. You almost manage to fool yourself into thinking you're valuable.
>Blagh
>Run back to kourindou and fetch chen's hat.
>explain to rinno when you get there
> You're a manly DELIVERYMAN, you don't just run back. Ever. Stay put and think of a manlier solution.> You contemplate running back to Kourindou to get that green hat, but ultimately decide not to. Kourindou's a long way away, and you've come this far already, you're not running back just to return again.
> Ask Nitori if she's building anything cool.
>Manly men, in my gensyoko?> You've spent your entire life in Gensokyo, and you are a man after all. You seem to be playing the manly card an awful lot today, maybe you should lay off?
>Wait, optical camoflauge
>Ask about Optical Camoflauge
> ask Nitori what that Jingleing in her pockets is> "Just the usual: screws, nut, bolts, nails, washers, ratchets, wrenches, screwdrivers, that sort of thing. I keep them all in the pockets on my dress." Hasn't she ever heard of a toolbox?
> Ask Chen if she would be ok with helping nitori for a while, and tell that we will be back really soon to get her hat back
> Why would we leave Chen with someone we just met? That's an irresponsible breach of Deliverator protocol. We take her with us, tengu be damned!> You change your mind immediately! Surely you can overthrow thousands of years of tengu traditions of isolation and xenophobia with a little spirit!
> Ran would be heartbroken if she found out we left Chen in the care of a bunch of water-loving cucumber-munching creatures.> Maybe, you don't know who Ran is but she seems pretty important to Chen.
> Get Chen back on our shoulders and WE WILL DELIVER! 30 minutes or it's free!
>Deputize Chen as an assistant delivery person, and delegate her the task of Youkai detection and deflection.> You ask her to perform a very important task for you. "I can do that no problem," she assures you.
>Okay, it's cool. We can handle this. Totally not about to vomit in fear.> Stay cool, think manly thoughts! Like samurai and swords and cutting things up and...
>"W-we're making a delivery to the shrine! Just a neutral party! Okay?"
>Oh hell no, she's not shouting at Chen. That's Yukari's job.> "I happen to know that the Gensokyo Delivery Corps only employees humans, so she can't be your partner in any official capacity. If you want to make your delivery, you'll have to leave her behind and pick her up afterwards. I cannot let you proceed any farther."
>"She's my partner, it's cool. We're delivery people, officially neutral and stuff. You guys respect the neutrality of the delivery service, right? Don't worry, she won't do anything."
>"New rule. She's been deputized."> "I mean, if you wanna be that way, alright. But I'll have to-" "UWAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Chen has burst into tears again.
>Shrug.
>"I mean, if you wanna be that way, alright. But I'll have to tell the boss. And you'll probably get blacklisted. Not to mention other people are gonna look at you funny for keeping us from carrying out our jobs. But whatever you like, laters."
>Turn to leave.
> I'm delivering Chen.> No, you're chasing a tengu down the mountain.
>Chase that Tengu!> You chase! She's quite fast, especially considering the slope of the mountain and the fact that she's wearing geta. You can't hear Chen crying, but she's probably just shocked now.
>Heavens know what'll be done when she's caught, but one problem at a time.
> Pray to whatever eavesdropping youkai in a gap to help us.> You take the time to pray and trip over your feet before you can finish. Luckily, you fell at a flatter area of the trail, but you still roll down the hill a good ways.
>Keep chasing.> Humans were not made for thiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiis!
>Think up some appropriately cross things to say once she has been caught.
>Trip her.> You move to trip her. She instead jumps into the air and flies up the mountain.
>Delivery men do not give up easily!> You sure don't!
>Run back up the mountain, through the Tengu Town, make your delivery, return to Tengu Town, capture this tengu, force her to tell you where she put Chen, get Chen, get Chen's hat, give hat to Chen, return to base, profit!
>Okay, run into the Tengu town.> You start up the trail to go find that white wolf tengu.
>Locate the tengu who captured Chen
>Capture her, get her to tell you where she took Chen, go find Chen.
>Not yet.> You change your mind, you should find out what happened to Chen first.
>Down the mountain, instead. Finding chen > yelling at Tengu.
>Oh, but there will be yelling at Tengu.
>Rush to the warehouse. That must be where chen!
>If Chen is there apologize for putting her in dangers way and see how we can get her down/break her out of wherever the wolf tengu put her.
>Remember to give that white wolf tengu a swift kick at one point of our quest.
>Should Chen not be in the warehouse, call for her.> You rush over to the warehouse, steering clear of the kappas as much as you can.
>Try not to get in the kappas' way. They're not jerks and thus deserving of respect. >=I
>"And now she's going to apologize. Shall we, Chen?"> "Eh? Shall we what?"
> Run to Chen.> Chen returns the hug. "You don't need to apologize Mr. Boxman, it's not your fault. That wolf said she had to get me out of there before Camera-san showed up."
> Apologise to Chen.
> Huggle Chen.
> Comfort Chen.
> Apologise to Nitori.
> Thank NitoriI'm surprised it took someone this long to check inventory.
> Check our personal possessions for something to cheer Chen up.
> If we have nothing, ask Nitori if she has any ideas to cheer her up.
> If Chen cheers up, start rethinking the situation.
> Place hand in her head while asking this.
>Start by placing hand in her head >_>>You mean on her head. "In her head" implies things that should not be implied.
> "I'm fine with it as long as Chen likes the idea. Chen, what do you think?"> Chen kicks her legs. "I'll be fine, Nitori's been really nice to me, and I don't want to stop you from delivering."
> Place hand in her head while asking this.
> Belay this and pet her instead.
>Start by placing hand in her head >_>
>You mean on her head. "In her head" implies things that should not be implied.> You try to pet Chen, but forget how. You reckon that youkai or not, putting you hand inside her head would not be a good idea.
>Check quests.
>To Nitori: "That wolfgirl and I are going to have a long talk. I'll make sure you get something for the imposition, don't worry."> "Just make sure you find the right one, they hate it when you confuse them."
>Decide that being manly is not as important as a happy chen. Thus, make plans to go to kourindou and obtain the hat before you go through the tenug village - and follow through with them ASAP.
> Ignore the silly notion of delaying our delivery. Chen will get her hat after we have done out first duty. 30 minutes or it's free!
>Quite so. Especially since Nitori is kindly distracting her.> You decide to head back up the mountain, deliver your package and give that wolf tengu a piece of your mind, in so order.
>Besides, that wolf tengu probably thinks she's getting away with it unscathed, and that will not do >=|
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> Disregard the above.
> Be startled at the wolf's kindness.
> Thank and accept the guidance. You'll guve her a lecture on your way down, after the DELIVERY.
>This will be disregarded instead. This isn't kindness, it's ass covering. And we shall not have asses unduly covered.
>This matter is much more than personal. It is an affront to delivators as a whole. It's just also personal.> Control your rage. That wolf will get it's share of ass-kicking later. A deliveryman's priority is always to deliver!
>"I am, and that is very nice of you. But there are other matters to attend to before we begin that."> "Of course, my role is to maintain peace regardless of the source. What is it you wish to discuss?"
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> Disregard the above.
> Be startled at the wolf's kindness.
> Thank and accept the guidance. You'll guve her a lecture on your way down, after the DELIVERY.
>This will be disregarded instead. This isn't kindness, it's ass covering. And we shall not have asses unduly covered.
> A Deliverator puts delivery first, personal matters second. We will give the wolf a piece of our mind after things are done.
>This matter is much more than personal. It is an affront to delivators as a whole. It's just also personal.> You feel conflicted.
> Control your rage. That wolf will get it's share of ass-kicking later. A deliveryman's priority is always to deliver!
>Asskicking? Nothing so crude! To-chan is a lover, not a fighter.
> Exactly, and we love our mission more than we love ourselves. Go deliver that package! That wolf ain't going nowhere.
> Ass-kicking in a figurative way, of course. Not only To-chan is lover, but also he is not as stupid as to think he can beat a tengu with a sword.
>The package has no time limit on it. But shame, that does have a time limit. The iron must be struck while it is hot.> Very conflicted.
>"You made her cry, you understand. She didn't do a single thing to you or anyone else, and you made her cry."
> Whatever, go ahead and scold the damn tengu, violating the mere principles of your noble job as a deliveryman.
>Abandoning a comrade, and letting the honor of delivernators go tarnished, then talking of principles? Shameful.> Ultimately, you decide to confront her.
>"Not only that, you insulted me and the people I represent by insinuating we were trying to do harm. You insulted Nitori by forcing this siutation onto her, when she had nothing to do with it. But most importantly, you made Chen cry. You made her feel like less than a person, when she did nothing other than be herself? She had no desire to harm anything here. She was just helping me; if anything it was keeping her out of trouble. And you treated her as less than dirt. I want to know exactly how that is justified."
> The priority was to always deliver, no matter the cost. You were aware of the risks. And you wouldn't be leaving no comrade behind, since the problem would be dealt with either way. Priorities. Anyway, I got ninja'd.
> "Yeah, whatever."
> Move through the village, towards the shrine, to make your deliver.
>Don't do that^
>Hug momizi and apologize for being such a jerk
>Keikaku doori face
> The priority was to always deliver, no matter the cost. You were aware of the risks. And you wouldn't be leaving no comrade behind, since the problem would be dealt with either way. Priorities. Anyway, I got ninja'd.> You disregard further confrontation at this point, you just want to get done.
> "Yeah, whatever."
> Move through the village, towards the shrine, to make your deliver.
>Not yet. There's a ransom to be obtained.> You decide that now is the time for confrontation! ...Again!
>"You're avoiding the fact that you hurt someone who didn't do a single thing wrong. You can talk about rules as much as you like, but you, personally, hurt an innocent. Don't pretend otherwise. You, personally, made her less than a person by excluding her simply because of her race. You didn't have to do any of that. You could have offered to ask your lord for an exception. You didn't. You chose to hurt an innocent instead. You can say you apologized, but I was there to see her still in tears after you left. Your apology seems rather insincere in light of that. You should be ashamed of yourself. As such, you're going to make a delivery for me."
>Don't do that^> Too late.
>Hug momizi and apologize for being such a jerk
>Keikaku doori face
>This post never happened.> You stand your ground in silence. Momiji waits patiently for your response.
>Stand firm against injustice.
>This post never happened.
>Stand firm against injustice.
>"You're arguing that a law is more important than an innocent. And yes, she is innocent. She did not hurt you in the least. You are saying that an intangible, unliving thing is more important than a person. And yes, you did make her less of a person. That is what a discriminatory law does, it is saying that a person should not be considered a person and not be given equal treatment. And you chose to enforce it in that way. If you don't care, that is one thing. But at least acknowledge is exactly what you did: In the name of a thing that has no physical existence and no mind, you hurt someone who did no harm to you or anyone else. You persecuted a harmless person. And that is why I want you to make a delivery for me, so you can walk a mile in our shoes. In particular, I want you to go to Kourindou and pick up a frilly green hat there. Then you'll bring it to Chen, she should still be in the warehouse. Don't worry about the bill, I won't stick you with it.">Don't argue
> Stop trying to pick a fight with the wolf tengu or soon she'll call more and you'll have swords in all your orifices, just because of some stupid rage.
> Also you can't trust a delivery to a person foreign to the company! It's completely against the rules!
> "Never mind that, I just got a bit carried away. Sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you, I can find the shrine myself. See you later."
>Let her attack us, it'll only get her further in shit.> Lover or a fighter, why must we choose?
>"You're arguing that a law is more important than an innocent. And yes, she is innocent. She did not hurt you in the least. You are saying that an intangible, unliving thing is more important than a person. And yes, you did make her less of a person. That is what a discriminatory law does, it is saying that a person should not be considered a person and not be given equal treatment. And you chose to enforce it in that way. If you don't care, that is one thing. But at least acknowledge is exactly what you did: In the name of a thing that has no physical existence and no mind, you hurt someone who did no harm to you or anyone else. You persecuted a harmless person. And that is why I want you to make a delivery for me, so you can walk a mile in our shoes. In particular, I want you to go to Kourindou and pick up a frilly green hat there. Then you'll bring it to Chen, she should still be in the warehouse. Don't worry about the bill, I won't stick you with it."
Didn't see that last line of text, sorry...> She started it!
>Don't argue
>don't forget to introduce yourself and apologize twice for good measure!
>and the hug
> Hurry to the shrine, got a delivery to make.> Oh no! You've come way too far with her to just run off now. She'd probably even follow you just to give you grief all the way there.
> Ignore distractions.
>Check Time> It is still morning. Breakfast time has just passed, and it's not quite time for morning tea.
>Check weather
>Don't look down
>Facepalm at parser not going with the overwhelming majority of pacifists> You're actually saying very little in this conversation, Momiji just seems very angry for whatever reason. Maybe she feels persecuted for being the minority of the tengu?
Can we just get on with the delivery?> You apologize and try to leave.
> Take responsibility for the situation.
> Apologize for the incident.
> Deliver.
Damn fast moving games> She scoffs. "Fine, I'll be here."
>"I may argue but I'm a lover."
>"Well then, I see I can't make you change your mind. Goo day too you Miss."
>Give Momiji a hug and tip our hat
> Inwardly lament not having access to magic. Or those magic cards Rinnosuke was talking about. Setting her to fire would probably do wonders to the mood.> Those spell card things would be cool to have at this point, but Momiji's probably far better at combat than you would be.
> Ask if you can keep walking while talking, because you enjoy the talk as well.
> "You're just singling out individuals! Not all humans are self-loathing, brutish louts who think badly of themselves!"
> Puff chest forward to emphasise the point about being confident to the point of appearing faux-confident.
(Am I doing this right?)
>A parser follows the best story~> Indeed.
>"What's the point of law if it's not just? If the law was to kill her, would you do it? And yes, you did discriminated against her, and apparently every youkai who isn't yourselves. There is nothing equal about that. And you're arguing life is hard? If that's the case, why are you actively making it worse for her? You can laugh and make excuses all you like, but you have wronged her. Law doesn't change it, you wronged her. You have done exactly what law is meant to prevent. By all means, laugh over it."
>"Besides, I'm the type of man who pays attention to his job. So walk and talk, I've got a delivery to deliver."> That's what you're doing. Will this walk ever end?
>Cowards run. Besides, we aren't at the shrine yet.We're resaying what we've already said. Do the battle of wits idea.
>"It is very much your place to discuss and question the law, there is no one more fit to question it than those who enforce it. It is you, personally, that makes the choice to act it out. And yes, I said choice. Nothing prevents you from defying the law, and this is exactly how unjust laws should be treated. And yes, it is unjust and incorrect to treat everyone as a criminal simply due to how they were born. If they prove to be a threat, then you have an argument for treating them as such. So what did Chen do that was so threatening, aside from being what she is? All that happened is that you treated her like less than a person and made her cry, for a reason that doesn't even apply to this situation. No matter the reason, that is what happened. You cannot escape that truth, no matter how you try to justify it. You can talk about the world being hard as much as you like, but if you think the world is so hard, perhaps you should try to make it less so rather than more so. You've proven you're not a weak person, what can be said about those who passively accept and enforce injustice? Do you do it because you believe in it, or because you're just not willing to try to improve things? You're completely right in that life is hard, which is why it is so important for us not to make it any worse than it is. Otherwise, you just fan the problems you're trying to stop."
> Gesticulate an apology about the over-compensating.
> "Punishment? I thought you liked our conversation!"
> Pout.
> "Fine, it looks like I can't easily prove my equality to you. How about this idea here? First, I deliver my package. That's a priority so we can go on to other business. Then! Then I challenge you to a battle of wits. We'll prove who's the better."
> Gauge her reaction. If she looks interested, proceed. Else, abort.
> "If I win, though! You apologise profoundly to Chen! And not just saying sorry! You'll bow your head and say, 'Great Chen-sama, I apologise for making you cry'! But if you win..."
> Don't finish that sentence. Let her finish it. Always let the girl finish.
> Remember to smile! You're the friendliest deliverator in the entire uni--what, universe? The entire plane of existence!
> After a while, you finally make a point.>Suddenly flip out upon realizing this walk and discussion will never end
>Wait, no. That's stupid.
>Tell her she talks too much.
>Tell her we talk too much.
>Inform her that if she and the others did not try to make humans feel inadequate that humans would not feel the need to compensate
>Ask her if she does this because she feels inadequate and because she's trying to compensate.
>Plane of existence? Bah, we're the friendliest (AND GREATEST) deliverator in the entire MULTIVERSE!
>Cowards run. Besides, we aren't at the shrine yet.> Momiji is silent for a while. "But, why would laws not be universal? If you can't uphold a law without exception, why have it in the first place? This isn't even about Chen, why would I not support a law if I didn't fully support myself? Can I really be uncertain? What if I..." she trails off and softens her her, continuing to herself.
>"It is very much your place to discuss and question the law, there is no one more fit to question it than those who enforce it. It is you, personally, that makes the choice to act it out. And yes, I said choice. Nothing prevents you from defying the law, and this is exactly how unjust laws should be treated. And yes, it is unjust and incorrect to treat everyone as a criminal simply due to how they were born. If they prove to be a threat, then you have an argument for treating them as such. So what did Chen do that was so threatening, aside from being what she is? All that happened is that you treated her like less than a person and made her cry, for a reason that doesn't even apply to this situation. No matter the reason, that is what happened. You cannot escape that truth, no matter how you try to justify it. You can talk about the world being hard as much as you like, but if you think the world is so hard, perhaps you should try to make it less so rather than more so. You've proven you're not a weak person, what can be said about those who passively accept and enforce injustice? Do you do it because you believe in it, or because you're just not willing to try to improve things? You're completely right in that life is hard, which is why it is so important for us not to make it any worse than it is. Otherwise, you just fan the problems you're trying to stop."
> We are Toshiro the Deliverator. We can challenge people to battles of wits AND argue the moral highground AT THE SAME TIME.> You really aren't that confident in your cleverness, and Momiji seems much smarter than you are, or at least more well-spoken. A battle of wits also requires speed, something tengu are known for. And who would determine the questions?
> Considering the above, consider the possibility of having DID.
>Knock on the door> You try to knock on the door from your current position. You are nowhere near the door.
>Scream "DELIVERY!!" at the top of your lungs.
>Prepare our package> You decide to ignore some commands, some parser you are!
>Approach the shrine
>Put on a warm smile
>Knock on the Door.
> Investigate the pond, see if anyone's around there.> You walk over to the pond. The amount of frogs that are present is staggering, hopping every which way along the clay lining the pond. A small sign near the pond reads "Suwa Pond" with smaller text under it saying "Donations Welcome". The pond is filled with lily pads, most of them being quite large. In the middle of the pond, a small girl in a purple dress with white sleeves and a large straw hat. She watches you suspiciously.
> Call out "Hello?! Delivery!!"
> Repeat to yourself, but loud enough for other people to hear, "Hakurei Hakurei Hakurei Hakurei"> The oppressive sound of silence is deafening. Well, aside from the frogs.
If nobody seems to be around, give a manly roar, kick the door down, and proceed to deliver your package.>
>Announce that you have came with reimu's head in hand> Now that's just mean.
> FEDEX!!
> DHL!!
>UPS> Nope, uh-uh, wrong again.
> Do not break other people's stuff. What the hell kind of un-Deliveratorey thing to do is that?> Yeah, don't be rude.
> Knock again.
> Raise voice: "Delivery Service!"
> Delivery for a Miss Kochiya Sanae from Kourindou. COD.> "Yes, I'm Sanae. Oh good, it's finally here!" She takes the package from your hands. "I've been waiting for this for months. It's so hard for Kourin to find these sometimes," she moves to put the package on a nearby table, "but he always cones through in the end."
> Accept the note.> You graciously accept the note and thank her.
> Salute.
> "Gensokyo Delivery Service's Greatest Deliverator, glad to be at your service!"
> Turn on our heel. Time to get Chen's hat!
> Leave, go towards kappa village.
>Look proudly at the sky after a job well done> You look up, it is very bright and you quickly divert your eyes downward.
> Ask her why did she have to copy Reimu, instead of making her own outfit.
> Well, that's just culturally insensitive. Let's not ask her that.
> Who gves a shit? You're curious. Ask her anyway.
> We give a shit. We are the embodiment of Deliverator professionalism.
> And we're curious. Ask.>We do not need to know.
>As such, we ask with professionalism.
>After she educates about spellcards.
>"Hey, your clothes look a lot like the ones that Reimu wears. I'm wondering now, what's the significance of them? Or is it just a cool look and you wanted to have it too?"
> Ask her for a moment of her time.> You shall, but first...
> Ask her why did she have to copy Reimu, instead of making her own outfit.
> Well, that's just culturally insensitive. Let's not ask her that.
> Who gves a shit? You're curious. Ask her anyway.
> We give a shit. We are the embodiment of Deliverator professionalism.
>As such, we ask with professionalism.
> And we're curious. Ask.
>We do not need to know.> Don't make me turn this game around!
> If she agrees, ask her about these "spell card" things your boss mentioned earlier.
What do they do?
How do they work?
> Ask about the strange girl in the pond. Is she deaf?
>We do not need to know.
>Ask if we can create spellcards just to help us get around
>After she educates about spellcards.> You ask if she can answer some questions you have about spell cards.
>"Hey, your clothes look a lot like the ones that Reimu wears. I'm wondering now, what's the significance of them? Or is it just a cool look and you wanted to have it too?"
>If we have any spare change, donate it to the pond.> You root around in your pocket and manage to find a 200 yen coin.Low level divine protection is cheap
>Don't laugh, don't laugh, don't laugh.> You hold back from laughing. Really, why green of all colors?
>Don't laugh, dammit.
>Instead, make a wish. "I wish for a good day today. Yeah, that's the ticket."
>Toss coin.
> We could ask for an easier time unlocking our inner magic, so we can use Spell Cards.> Maybe next time. Asking for a good day is a pretty vague request, so it may still apply.
> After deciding what to wish for, we toss the coin in, and ask in a humble and respectful tone. These are Gods, Divine beings, that we are dealing with after all.
>Knew she was actually blonde.> Could be, you at least know it isn't actually green.
>Catalogue this for blackmail...
>MISHUN COMPREET
>Leave the Shrine
>If Momiji is still hanging around outside, approach her and offer a handshake and a smile.> You leave the Moriya Shrine and start back down the path. You find Momiji is still where you left her. She doesn't look as venomous as she did earlier, but she's still looking for at least a discussion.
>Unless she's still going to debate, then politely listen.
> "??? Just how long have you been here thinking about things?"> "Since you first went in there. No one usually tried to argue points with me, and when they do they aren't nearly as composed as you've been. You've thrown me for a bit of a loop."
> "Wouldn't it be instinct and personality that would control, or at least influence, actions and interactions?"
>"Laws can be universal, but they must be made to serve justice in reality. The difficulty with the law in question is that it is not just. The problem is, it's hard to think of everything, you know? There's a world of weird contingencies out there. So when you encounter one, you can't always depend on the law to be just. If it is not, you have to decide the best way to serve justice and sometimes that involves ignoring the law until it can be rewritten to better serve justice itself. A law's worth, I'd say, depends entirely on how often it runs counter to justice."> "Forget the laws, this isn't about what happened earlier today with the nekomata. I'm having a serious existential crisis here because you just made me question everything I've ever believed and my purpose in life. If laws aren't some constant universal that dictate behavior, then what have I been enforcing? Whose work have I been doing? What is the purpose of continuing to enforce arbitrary laws if they aren't necessary to maintain order!? You have all the answers, tell me!"
>"I wouldn't say they're directly ingrained in behavior, either. You can live without laws. It's not a very happy life, probably, but you can. Just that good laws make life easier. So what controls them? Well, I guess it depends on what you mean by control. I guess you mean what keeps us all from acting like maniacs? I would say it's more willingness to follow the law because it's agreed to be a good thing, or at least a necessary evil. People break it often enough, don't they? That sorta implies they aren't ingrained into behavior, but followed because we want to; or at least don't want the alternative."
>"I'm <Name>, by the way." (Toshiro?)
> You suddenly don't feel like discussing the nature of laws anymore. Fuck philosophy, you're a deliveryman and must deliver!> You'd feel terrible if you left her like this though. It's not like you have any current packages anyway.
> Be her shepherd and deliver her from evil.> But she's a wolf?
>Yeah, let's give her that hug. Or at least a friendly hand on the shoulder.
>Instead: "Well, there is a kind of universal law. But I don't think everyone agrees on it. It's karma. And it sorta implies that you have to be a good person to others, or you'll just get all your stuff dumped back on your lap. That's about the only one I know that affects everything. Oh, I guess there's natural laws, too. Like, you gotta eat or you'll starve. But karma's more important to that, because it's about how you do those things."
> In clothing made of sheep, so technically in sheep's clothing.> Wouldn't a wolf in sheep's clothing be able to shepherd itself?
> Consider arguing with self on the nature of arbitrary law. There are, after all, certain points we aren't considering. Eh, this voice will leave be. Getting on Momiji's good side will be an advantage, and this seems to be doing it.> This discussion could go any number of ways, but the best way is probably one that doesn't completely shatter her perception.
>Now is the time to hug momizi
>Hug momizi
>"Don't worry about it...it's no big deal, really"
>Yeah, let's give her that hug. Or at least a friendly hand on the shoulder.
>Let's not call her crisis "no big deal."
>Instead: "Well, there is a kind of universal law. But I don't think everyone agrees on it. It's karma. And it sorta implies that you have to be a good person to others, or you'll just get all your stuff dumped back on your lap. That's about the only one I know that affects everything. Oh, I guess there's natural laws, too. Like, you gotta eat or you'll starve. But karma's more important to that, because it's about how you do those things."
> "On top of that, the way we are raised effects how we act later on in life. Being raised by kind parents, but still having rules and punishments, influences children to be kind and follow rules and such, so our raising effects us, and the raising of our parents effects them and so on."> You step in and hug Momiji. Her ears feel soft and warm as they tickle your face. As you explain other options she cries gently into your shoulder.
>"That's right, and the trick is to find the best one. But since we're all just people, we gotta be ready to challenge and change it when dealing with new things, you know? Hey, got a question for you, how much do you get out and about, and see how other people do things?"> "I suppose, but I've never thought about it any way other than what I first learned. There's a lot more for me to learn, isn't there?"
>"Well, I was wondering if maybe you could get some time off and come with me. We do still need to fix things up with Chen. So if you'd come along with me while I get her hat and then help me present it, it'd certainly help patch things up, eh? And you'd get to roam around a bit without Aya causing you trouble."> "Um, really? I guess I could stick around until she gets her hat back, but that's probably about it. Would she really want me around though?"
> "You'll soon see what a little kindness can do"> Momiji thinks for a minute. "Alright, let's go then, what can it hurt?"
>"We'll skip around Kappa Town, get the hat, then come back and surprise her with it."> "We aren't going to bring her with us? That seems odd to me, but I guess you have a plan."
> Sure, why not. A true officer of the postal service denies no task.
>"Wait, I kinda got a few other deliveries to make. Lemme check and see if I got time..."> You take out your Manifest. Your Manifest only lists who or where you are picking up the package from, you are required to write in who and where the package was delivered to.
>Check the list, what are the other delivery pick-ups and would they involve going to the Ancient City?
> Charge her premium rates if we can take the job.> Unfortunately this is one of the packages you were required to take, so you can't charge her extra.
>"You'll have to talk to my boss about the list, I'm afraid. Anyways, I'll be delighted to take your parcel!"> "AH! Maybe I'll go do that right now!" In an instant she takes to the skies and is gone.
>Accept package!
> And something to drink. Boy, you're starving. You wonder if Rinnosuke has those soda things from outside in stock.> You do have a canteen filled with water you know.
>To Kourindou, to get dat hat and some directions.> You make your way down the trail with Momiji in tow. Since you're not running, it's much less intense this time.
> You do have a canteen filled with water you know.
>Nod to the kappa.> You acknowledge the kappa and start to follow it. Momiji expresses confusion, but tags along anyway.
>Go to the warehouse
> Drink it whole. Gee, you're thirsty. You walked so much and talked so much.
>To Momiji. "Well, I guess that surprise might be ruined. But I think I can salvage a bit of it."> You reach into your bag and pull out your canteen. You unscrew the cap and take a sip. The water inside is still cool, but it lacks the crispness you expect the water in Kappa Town has.
>Follow along.
>Don't be a dick with the canteen; offer Momiji some too. She's be debatalizing too.
>Make a mental note to refill it at earliest convenience.
> Grin.
> "Well then, I think its time we got someone their hat back right?"
>Accept the Tavern Puzzle.> You obtain CHEN'S PUZZLE.
>Beam at Momiji and Chen.
>Look at Nitori, if she about. "Hey, do you know how to get to where a Miss Satori lives?"
> Take the job anyway.
> "I think I can squeeze it in somewhere."
>"Who's Lunasa, and where does she live?"> You jump at the chance to take another delivery, and then decide to ask about it.
>"Okay, where's that at? I'll try to pop around there."> "I have absolutely no idea, but I imagine that it would be near the Netherworld. I know it isn't actually in the Netherworld."
>"I'll see what I can do. If I can't find her, I'll bring it back."> "I'm sure you'll be able to find her. She's pretty well known, so someone else may know where she is."
> Bid Nitori farewell.> You take your leave of Kappa Town with Momiji and Chen in tow. Chen can hardly contain her excitement to get her hat back.
> "Hey Momiji, I know you've apologized already, but do you want to come to Kourindou with us?"
> Offer to carry Chen again.> You offer to carry Chen again.
> Head for Kourindou.
>Wonder if that yakitori stand is open yet.> You doubt it, since it probably won't be open until after Morning Tea.
>How much money does Toshiro have to spare? That is, how much can he just spend on any old thing without worry, vs that which needs to go toward food and stuff?
>How much does momizi know about gensyoko's locations, and people?> "I know some, but not nearly as much as Aya. All the knowledge that I get is from when she drags me around. She tells me a lot as well, but I don't know how much of it is true."
>Show momizi manifest
>"Momzi, do you recognize any of these names?"
>Continue to Kourindou; we don't to wait too long and have some jerk buy Chen's hat. Also those dolls are kinda creepy.> You continue down the path towards Kourindou.
>Recall what we know about the western areas.
>As Momiji and Chen for additional datums.
>Presuming the hat is there, inquire about it's price.
>Enter Kourindou.> You enter Kourindou. "To-chan, you're back. And you brought friends! Wonderful wonderful, come in."
>Presuming the hat is there, inquire about it's price.
> Have Chen check if the hat is hers, if it is hers tell Rinnosuke and ask if it would be possible for him to return it to her.> Chen examines the hat. "Yep, it's definitely mine."
> If the hat being returned for free is not possible, ask about it's price.
>Recollection: Is Rinnosuke known for haggling?> Yes, but you don't have terribly much to haggle with.
> What do we have on us again? See if there's anything worth trading.> Your inventory contains:
>"Would you lower the price through a...Dance off!?"> "Certainly not."
>"A used hat? I wouldn't give you 700 yen for it."> "I see, then you won't be getting this hat. I'd consider 10,000 yen possibly."
> "Would Shikigami's Radiance "Charming Siege from All Sides" be good?> "That's a rather high level spell card, too much for just a pair of sleeves."
>Be stunned!> You're stunned! You have no words! You thought Momiji's arms wouldn't be as thin as they are!
>The Gundam!> "I suppose I could trade for that. I'm not actually sure what's in it though, is that alright?"
> Do we even know if the Gundam is a model or an actual usable one? I suggested the Spell Card cause the delivery guy has no form of self-defence cept for a Knife... lets see him beat someone like Mystia or Rumia in a fight to the death when he only has a Knife, and as Momiji said in our conversation with her earlier "For every freindly one like Cirno, theirs a Man-eater like Rumia."OOC: An actual gundam? That fits in a box? Also, he can't use any spell cards because he doesn't have the capability to fight with them.
> "Do you have a Spell card thats more afforadable then?"
> Get the White Box. All characters must have the White Box.> You decide on the White Box. Rinnosuke hands you both the hat and the box. "Thank you for your patronage."
> After picking the extra item in current discussion, ask how much for soda. You love soda.
> "Can't you sell the individual can? Like, I can't drink a whole case, anyway."> "I could, but a complete case demands a premium from collectors. It's in my best interest to keep all the can together."
>"Hurhurhurhurhur"> You laugh in a goofy manner, Rinnosuke gives you a strange look.
>Pat the box
>How much do we have left?
>Give the hat to Momiji. "It's only right that you get to do the honors."> You hand Chen's hat to Momiji and bid farewell to Rinnosuke.
>Do we have any change?> No, all you have is 4 1,000 yen bills and a 2,000 yen bill. You got lucky when you found that 200 yen coin in your pocket.
>If not head back into Kourindo.
>Tell Rinnosuke we need change.
> Let's go talk to Reimu.
(my stupid fucking connection chewed the post I made hours ago)
> Head to the Hakurei Shrine. Reimu most likely knows a lot more about spell cards than anyone else. Afterwards we can go to the Kirisame house, because you heard there's a witch there whose spell cards deal with love.
>Reimu seems the way to go. Marisa was simply sought out last time due to being closer. But if it's morning tea, might as well go to the person whose saved our collective booties several times for the lowdown.> You decide to try and talk to Reimu, so you head back into the Human Town, now a very serene place due to Morning Tea, bear East and onwards towards the Hakurei shrine.
>Feel pretty good about things so far, resolve to snipe a few more tengu village deliveries in the future.
>Probably not be as careful as one should due to the above.
> Don't call out. We can't be sure how dangerous whatever is laughing is.
> Keep an eye out for karakasa.> If it were a karakasa, she would be quite inept, as she's already given herself away.
> Keep heading for the shrine.
>Look toward that giggling.> Then again, you're riding kinda high on a good day, so one little peak can't hurt. You gave upwards into the trees.
> Wield knife.> You pull out your knife and flip it open.
> Look for fairies.
>Prepare fist for punching> Despite the claimed ineffectiveness of the knife, you also prepare to punch whatever it is. If you throw enough at it, hopefully something will land.
>Psyche self up with MANLY SPIRIT, just in case.
> Call out to the laughter by saying "Hello, who is that laughing? Cirno, Lily White, or a fairy maybe?"> "I should offended that you would think I'm a fairy. No respect, none at all."
> I suggest this as, wouldn't fairies being pranksters be somewhat common knowledge, and if it's Cirno or a friend of hers, we could get by safely?
> Get ready to grab knife, but don't pull it out yet, wait to see who, or what, is making that laughter.
> Keep heading towards the shrine while still tracking the laughters source.
> Don't call out. We can't be sure how dangerous whatever is laughing is.
>This is a good idea.> Too late now, but she doesn't seem too dangerous. Yet.
> Whoever is laughing could already know that we are here, so not calling out could be just as bad.> She definitely knows that you're there.
>"I guess not. Hey, can you walk along with me? Or run along the trees or whatever?"> "I suppose that would be possible, I had intended to follow you anyway."
> "I merely said fairy cause, well, aren't fairies common to find? I am sorry to have offended you, would you be willing to reveal yourself, or tell me who or what you are?"> "How bold, you really desire to encounter me directly? Very well, I shall appease you. Behold!"
> We would say this to avoid offending whoever it is that laughed, I would assume that the last thing we want is an angry youkai wanting us dead due to us offending it.
>"Ah, Would staring in shock be okay?"> "Then be shocked, for I am Mima and I haunt these woods! Feast your eyes!"
>If she agrees, do so. Because this is some confusing shit and we're gonna need time and study to visually untangle it.
> "Are you... y'know... material?"> "Material? I'm not sure what you mean. Oh, are you talking about this?"
> "Ouch. Yeah... yeah that's what I meant. Thanks for clearing that up."> Mima smirks a bit, but soon lets it fall. "You don't seem very scared right now, are you even scared of me? I am a ghost after-all."
> Can I get a bite of your tail? I hear it's tempura flavoured.> You mull this over in you head. Her tail does kinda look like tempura if you think about it, but she'd probably slap you again were you to be so bold, or worse. You really have no idea what ghosts are capable of.
> Lift our cap at her.> You tug up on your cap. Unsurprisingly, it doesn't provide much give.
> "My name's Toshiro, pleasure to meet you, ma'am. Unfortunately, I can't really stand here and chat, I'm running a tight schedule."
> Look around.
> "Though, I would greatly appreciate it if you could direct me towards the Hakurei Shrine."
>Follow Mima> Why not? You follow the ghost towards the shrine.
>Go to the donation box
>Put in 1000 Yen
>Let's not walk out into the middle of the chaos just yet. Or rather, what could become the crossfire.> You consider going out into the fray, but decide to hold back. You could get trampling by a stampeding oni, or cause Reimu's teapot to break. You might also make a donation without Reimu even noticing.
>Just wait at the gates for things to calm down. Not much we can do against an oni.
> Check our manifest, see if Reimu on the list.> You check your Manifest, neither Reimu nor Suika's names appear on it.
>Make with the following.> You wait until Reimu and the oni pass by then hurry towards the entrance.
>"I got a plan."> Mima smiles. "That'll get her attention at least, but what about the oni? We still need to get the teapot away from her without it breaking."
>Withdraw a 1000 yen note.
>"We even hear about this in town. Clear the way for me a bit, then direct her attention toward me?"
>"Well. Without Reimu chasing her, she should stop running away, right? And with Reimu less angry, it should be easier to get Suika to give it up, shouldn't it?"> "It's worth a shot. Your money after all."
>Ask these questiosn honestly, who have only a vague idea how these maniacs think =[
>Drop the bill into the box.> You deposit your money, Reimu squeals with delight.
>"Actually, I was kinda hoping you could teach me about spellcards. Mr. Morichika recommended I learn about them from you."
> "Blessings for protection while I go about my job"> "Certainly, but tea comes first. I hate missing Morning Tea."
>"Hey! You!"> Suika turns towards you, but continues running.
>Presuming Suika looks over. "Could you make us some tea, please?"
>"Certainly!"> You follow Reimu inside the shrine, followed by Mima and Suika, who are engrossed in their own conversation.
>Follow along.
>Hope there will be teacakes as well.
>"The basics, I guess. It sounds pretty important, so I wanna get it right from the start, you know?"> You do so love teacakes, you should try and grab some for Afternoon Tea.
>Lament not bringing teacakes.
> Listen carfully once Reimu starts explaining spellcards, but until she starts, keep an ear open on Mima and Suika's conversation.> You catch bits and pieces of their conversation, but it's hard to follow. You do hear the word "armpit" passed back and forth more than it should.
>Examine Reimu> You observe Reimu. She's kneeling at the table very daintily. Her outfit is red and white, as it always had been, with her skirt being currently bunched up on the floor. A yellow neckerchief breaks the monotony of her monochrome vest, and provides a nice contrast. Her white sleeves are accentuated with red ribbons, and billow out near her hands to a size that does not seem practical, but they do well to conceal her armpits when she raises her arms.'s Armpits
>Nod in understanding> You nod in understanding, but are distracted by the arrival of Ruukoto and a tray of tea cups, tea pot and tea, a tea tray if you will.
>"How do you get spellcards, exactly? I get the feeling you have to make them, so how's that work?"> "To make them isn't terribly difficult. I described the spell creation process, but storing them requires a few things. First, you need the approval of a shrine maiden that the spell is appropriate for use. Usually, I'm the one to approve them, though Sanae handles a few of them these days. Sadly it's probably the only reason people come to the shrine these days, but I digress. Once you have approval for the spell, you need a card to write it down on. I call them cards, but they're actually just slips of paper that I've assigned a seal to. That seal allows the paper to be able to store a spell with leaking or losing effectiveness, but also without discharging at inopportune times. Simply write the incantation on the card and you're all set."
> "Ah... Okay. I think I got the gist of it."> Reimu closes her eyes and sips her tea, she clearly doesn't get to relax very often.
> "I heard that humans must find and unlock their spiritual power before we can channel them into the spells. How can I do that?"> "Well, I suppose it's possible to unlock it, but it takes training and practice. It all depends on your potential for ability. I can check yours for you if you'd like."
> "Btw, is Mima material enough to drink tea without... y'know, leaking?"
>Sip dat tea!> You feel that it's cooled sufficiently and tilt the still inky cup. It's a very strong tea, and tastes quite thick. It's also more bitter than you'd like, making it fairly unpleasant to drink. Yet, it's such an interesting feeling, how it fills your throat and sinuses before you swallow, that you feel obligated to drink more. You can tell why Suika added sake to hers though. Mima doesn't seem to have a problem, but you wonder if she can even taste it.
>"Sure, have a look and see if I have potential. Um, I think that spinning curse lady said something about it. Nina?"> "Oh, you ran into Hina this morning? Yeech, she's a weird one; I hate the way she wears her hair."
> "She also mentioned something about me having lots of trouble in my near future."> "Trouble? Maybe so, but I'll tell you something: you've got the potential for something. For what, I have no idea, but it's a shock that you aren't proficient in magic of some kind by now."
> "May I see some of your spell cards Reimu? Maybe even Mima's? I think I understand how they work and all, but I thought it would be best if I saw a few approved cards myself."
> Watch the demonstration and learn from it> Demonstration? You just asked to see a card, and see it you did.
> After it's finished, ask details about what the hell just happenned, lightning, electricity, pain etc.
>"So I get get myself a spell?"> "No, not right now. Just because you have incredible potential doesn't mean you can practice magic yet. You have to find a way to harness your potential into magical ability. Unfortunately, I can't help you with that, since it's different for everyone."
>Ponder the similarity of Momiji and Reimu's sleeves
> Remember also DONGS's sleeves. Yeah, she definitely copied Reimu.> Sanae's sleeves are trimmed in blue as opposed to using ribbons, and her sleeves don't billow out as much as Reimu's.
>Ponder if there were unusual happenings in personal history that could be attributed to spontaneously manifesting magic.> You think back and try to remember anything odd in your childhood. A quick glance back reveals nothing promising.
>"Uh. Is there anything I should avoid, so I don't blow up or something?"> "You've been fine up until now, haven't you? It's not a like a volatile chemical; it just means that you should probably be looking into magic. So no, you're in no danger of blowing up."
> "Is their anyone I could speak to who could be able to help? Or is this pure solo work and meditation and stuff?"> Before Reimu can answer, Suika speaks up. "There's that witch in the forest, Marisa. She's a witch but she could help with the magic bit. Friend Alice is a magician, so her too."
> Flash of inspiration! Our first spellcard will be [Delivery Waybill - Fragile! Handle with care!]> You wonder if your constant channeling of MANLY SPIRIT means that your magical ability will be delivery magic? It's be useful, but also kind of lame.
>Thank Reimu> There are about 15 minutes left for Tea, so it should be winding down soon.
>Leave
>How much Teatime do we have left?
>Before we leave. "One last thing, could you tell me how to get underground? I have a delivery to make to a Miss Satori."> Sukia jumps up, "Yeah, I know where that is! You go all the way through the forest to the other side. It's kinda North but it's kinda East as well, it's where all the other oni live.
>"Oh yeah the Prismrivers."> Mima sucks her teeth. "Yeah, Poltergeist Mansion. I'll be honest, that's a pretty terrible place. If you didn't have a delivery I'd tell you not to go at all. Still, I'm feeling generous today, so I'll take you there when it's time. How's that sound?"
> You wonder if your constant channeling of MANLY SPIRIT means that your magical ability will be delivery magic? It's be useful, but also kind of lame.
>_
> Clearly the parser does not understand the inherent awesomeness in delivering. Delivery-based magic will then, by association, be awesome magic.> Oh I'm sorry, maybe you'd like to tell me how a brown box could defeat nuclear fusion?
> "Thank you for your offer Mima, I will gladly take you up on that offer when the time comes."> "You know where to find me when you need me."
> "Until we meet up again ladies, may you all have a good day :)"
>Take a polite bow. Then make to go through the forest to the northeast.> She returns the bow and returns inside.
> Stop.> You stop.
> Breathe deeply. You've just been through a lot.
> Proceed with journey.
>Go to the Yakitori stand to fill yourself up. Wouldn't want an empty stomach when going into a city full of alcohol!> Yakitori during tea? Are you mad!? It's probably still not open, and even if it were the owner might still be getting ready for the day.
> Toshiro the Deliveryman never drinks during service! Even if he has to wal through hell!> You did just have tea, and a full canteen, so you're probably good on drinks.
>It would be terribly unprofessional. But maybe just a bit to look like a righteous chap for the residents. Maybe.> You're not sure. You have heard that the oni are heavy drinkers, and Suika seemed to live up to that stereotype. Hopefully you won't have to though.
>Ignore fox and run to Keine
>"Hey Keine I helped a cat youkai recover her hat! Isn't that MANLY?"
> Check out Keine's> You feel a little awkward looking at your former teacher's breasts, but they are quite large. Her dress choice leaves little to the imagination.uddersmilkshake jarstits.
> Head over
>Ignore fox and run to Keine
>"Hey Keine I helped a cat youkai recover her hat! Isn't that MANLY?"
>Let's be a tad more subtle.> "No, I don't teach anyone named Che-"
>Instead say: "Hey, is Chen one of your students these days? I ran into her in the woods. Me and a tengu named Momiji helped her get her hat back."
>"She was very frightened and nervous, but I talked to her a bit and learned what the problem was. I saw it earlier at Kourindou. Momiji's the real hero, though. She traded her sleeves to get it from Rinnosuke; he wanted like 15,000 yen for it. I negotiated him down to 10,000, though. But yeah, Chen's had a big morning. She spent some time with the Kappa, apparently she's a natural a metalwork. She made this."
>Display Puzzle
> "Er. Yeah. Everything went well and she left shortly after we got it back."> "Thank goodness, I know that hat means so much to her. Oh, forgive me for not introducing myself, I'm Ran Yakumo, and Chen is my shikigami. I'm sure she brought my name up when talking with you, did she refer to me as "Ran-shama"? I do so love that name."
> "The delivery business is going quite well."
>Bow toward Ran. "Oh, several times! It's a pleasure."> "Of course, she just can't seem to leave me alone," she chuckles to herself like a mother who told a bad joke.
>"Momiji and I had kind of an argument, but we made up, so she was walking with me. She's really a nice person, you know? Just she was more worried about following orders than being nice. But yeah, she traded her own sleeves for Chen's hat. If you go have a talk with Rinnosuke, try to get him to cut me a deal on those sleeves. I kinda want to get them back for Momiji, as a present you know?
>To Keine: "Underground, actually. Need to make a run to a Miss Satori. Apparently there's oni down there, so I'm a bit worried. But it should be fine, I think."
>Back to Ran. "Uh, maybe? What do you need? Oh! Do either of you know where a Miss Lunasa is? Nitori asked me to give her some violin strings."
> "I could probably slip the pie delivery in sometime today. Sure."> "I would very much appreciate it if you could, thank you." Ran passes you the box.
> "Ugh... The more people say stuff like that about the mansion the creepier it seems..."
>"So it's probably not a good thing that that Mima offered to take me there, is it?"> "Actually, Mima's probably the best guide you could have. She used to be an evil spirit, but that was before the apathy set in."
>"Where's Eientei, exactly? Maybe I can drop it off on the way underground."
> "Well when I spoke to Momiji, she seemed to be a nice person, and I would like to return the kindness."> Keine nods. "It makes me proud to so how well you've grown up." She mimes wiping a tear from her eye.
> "So, if I don't act over confident the Oni shouldn't give me any trouble then? Anything else I should know about the Underground?"
> "By the way Miss Ran, I saw a Spell Card at Rinnosuke's store, Shikigami's Radiance "Charming Siege from All Sides", by any chance is that Card yours or Chens? I thought I should ask since you said that Chen is your Shikigami."
>Might as well accept the escort, and head Eientei-wards, despite the longer trip.> You nod, and Keine locks arms with you, forcing you to escort her.
>"Sure, why not? I could do with some more specific directions, anyways."
>BEFORE LEAVING> "Oh, she doesn't charge for this; she lives there for the purpose of helping lost travelers escape the forest. I can't imagine that she'd charge to bring you to Eientei, but if she did, it'd probably be about three or four hundred yen."
>"How much does Mokou charge?"
> Blush. Your teacher is beautiful.> You thank Keine-sensei for her help and head into the forest.
> Enter the forest, head to this Fujiwara no Mokou's house. You know you're gonna get lost in that visual maze without guidance.
>Head to the scorched house> You approach the house, wary of spontaneous burning.
>Hope we don't burnt
>Presuming that the experience of approaching the house is survived, knock on the door.> You arrive at the house without major incident, and knock on the door.
>Oh god this woman is scary as hell.> Being friendly is probably not one of her strong points. Mima could try and learn from her.
>"Uh, um...Miss Kamashirasawa told me to come here. I, uh, got a delivery to make to Eientei."
>Take out three 200yen coins> You pull the coins from your pocket and hold them out. Mokou snatches them from your hand, glances at them briefly and stuffs them in her own pocket.
>Give them to Mokou
>Follow along.> She's walking pretty quickly, but you can keep up without too much difficulty.
>Think foul thoughts about how that extra 100 better go toward customer service or a drink or something.
>Ponder telling her it's none of her business.> You don't even think you could take her in a fight, she seems like she gets into them for fun, and she just has this terrible aura about her.
>Decide that even if we could take her in a fistfight, which feels hella unlikely, it'd probably smush up the pie.
>"Ran...Yamano, I think, asked me to deliver them a pie as a thanks for hosting her a little while ago."
> "No, my visit is just business, and considering how creepy this forest seems, I'm glad I have someone to help me through."> "Good you ain't gonna stay, Kaguya's a bitch anyway, to say the least. Yeah, forest here can be rough. Better to be careful."
> "Miss Keine mentioned that you, assuming your Miss Mokou, are actually rather nice. I see that she was right." :)
> You fools! Shoulda just shown her two 200 yen coins and haggled!
>We like having our flesh where it's supposed to be. That woman is scary!> You wonder if you could have haggled price with her, but you consider yourself lucky to even be going. Haggling may have actually raised the price for giving her a hard time.
> She'd never harm Keine's pie> Too bad it was Ran's pie.
>Spend this time pondering what Kaguya must be like if Mokou thinks she's a bitch.> Kaguya may somehow be worse than Mokou, but that doesn't seem possible. Kaguya's probably just quite different from Mokou, and since they don't see eye-to-eye they don't get along. You hope it's that.
>Cross this up with Ran apparently liking them.
>Decide that Mokou's got issues.
>Don't even begin to mention this, just follow along.
>Patiently see this through. We can't complain to Mokou!> You wouldn't dare complain to her. If she left you know you have no idea how you'd get back out.
>Check for rabbits
>Look at the bamboo to entertain yourself.
> We're a man, and a man's gotta be able to make casual small talk despite the situation and company.> It's the polite thing to do!
> "You know this forest pretty well. Do you like it here?"
> "You seem to know Miss Kamashirasawa well. Are you two friends?"> "You could say that, but she's really just the only human that ever comes back to see me without needing guidance. Is that a friend?"
> "How did you two meet? I don't remember seeing you around the village."
> Look around for any changes in the bamboo since we're nearly there.> You'd be more surprised by now if there were no changes in the bamboo, but they continue to sway and confuse you. Thankfully, Mokou doesn't seem unaffected, you wonder how long she has lived there.
>"What's wrong with being around a lot of people?"> "You live in the woods and you get used to the solitude, you head into the village and it's overwhelming. The people, the activity, the noise, all of it. I like to avoid it much as I can."
>Make certain the tone is asking, not challenging. =I
> "Thank you very much for your guidance so far :)"> "You pay me and I deliver, that's the deal. Aren't you the same way?"
> "On topic of wether Keine would be your friend, do you enjoy her company? If you enjoy her being around, I think that could count as a friend."
> Head for Eientei.> You decide to head for Eientei. "I'll be here, don't get lost trying to find me. I like the laugh, but that's more work for me. Oh, watch your socks. And wallet. Trust me."
>Move wallet to the hardest to get at pocket.> You shift your wallet in your pocket, having no better hidden pockets to move it to. You'd rather not lose this wallet, as you got it from Kourindou and are quite fond of it.
>Approach purple-hair.
>"Hello, I have a delivery from a Miss Ran."
> "I believe she said it was for a Lady Kaguya. Miss Ran mentioned something about Lady Kaguya hosting Miss Ran and a few others, and that she baked this pie as a "Thank you" present in return."> "Kaguya-hime did host a dinner party the other night. I'll let her know that you're here, please wait."
>Go this way as we please. Which is a lot~
> Go to where the voice told you to go. It would be best to avoid stirring to much trouble up, if any.> You enter the door and follow Ears.
>"Oh, well, no problem I guess,"> You approach the door and knock lightly on the door frame.
>Approach quarters; knock on the door frame if there's no proper door.
> Call out "I have a delivery for a Miss Kaguya, from a Miss Ran Yakumo", and when calling out, it needs to be in a respectful tone. Anyone worthy of being called Kaguya-hime has power, and if she wanted she could have everyone in the entire complex/building trying to kill you.
>Wait until called upon before calling out.> You think that counts as being called upon.
>Enter!
>Enter with a smile!> You slide the door open and enter the room.
>"Nope. :3"> You lie about the rabbits. "It is great to here that they are getting better. They are usually so excited about outside visitors that they will all run and pounce on them. We assure you they are harmless, but they are such a handful."
>Hand Kaguya the pie.
>"The one at the gate's been real nice."> "Of course, Reisen was our favorite rabbit back home, so we just had to take her with us. We think she enjoys being the only rabbit not from Gensokyo."
>Goggle at the room. Because gat damn that's a lot lace and pillows.
>"That's a good question. Ummm, do you know the fastest way to get to where Miss Satori lives from here?"> "Of course, but first REISEN! BRING US A KNIFE!"
>"I'd love to, but I probably shouldn't... I kinda got my guide waiting outside."> Kaguya freezes. "Your guide? Does she have pants and long hair?"
>Mentally add: The one that's kinda a jerk.
>"Yup, scorched house too.> Before you can finish, Kaguya shoots up and starts to storm out of the room, hollering "MOKOUUUUUUUU!"
>Leave Eieintei> Good plan, you hurry out of the room.
>Frown. Sheepishly say, "She asked about my guide..."> Reisen slows a little, but continues to drag you through the storeroom.
> Confirm wallet and socks are still safe.> You know that your socks are safe and sound, and you can feel your wallet in your pocket.
> Raise eyebrow at our hostess' manners. Inviting us for pie and then running off, imagine that. Oh well, it's not like the humans back at the village don't have some eccentricities.> You've met some strange people today, and you have a feeling it won't be over anytime soon.
> We still haven't had her sign confirmation of pie receipt!
> Write up a recept for Kaguya to sign whilst we are being led places by Reisen.
>Assuming simply mentioning our guide didn't just get us banned from/ hated by Eieintei, ask Reisen if she knows anyone that needs a package delivered.> You hope that isn't the case, but you make a note not to mention Mokou in her presence again.
>Shriek and cower.
> Panic and consider running, but fail to do so cause of sheer fear of being hunted by an Lunatic Princess(Lol) with a hachet!> You shriek the manliest shriek you can muster and collapse in a heap as a massive tongue of flame passes over you.
> "No! Not me! I'm just some delivary guy!"
> Pray to whatever gods exist that your magical power kicks in and saves your ass from that Lunatic of a Princess!
>Focus all our power and yell a manly yell.(Just making sure, is this before or after getting chucked out of the way?)
>Make a Koishi pose and summon the god of danmaku.
>if all else fails welp and take cover
>Focus all our power and yell a manly yell.> You yell! You don't expect it to do anything, but you yell anyway!
>Make a Koishi pose and summon the god of danmaku.
>if all else fails welp and take cover
> Make mental note to never piss either girl off (again).> Duly noted. Oddly though, neither of them seem upset.
> Quickly yell an apology to Mokou.
> Realizing you'll only be in her way if you try to help, look at the ground and start running down the path through the bamboo.
> Check inventory, known skills and combat stats.> Your inventory contains:
> Calculate the probability of getting out of here alive while on good terms with both girls.
> Run as if your life depended on it, hell, your life probly DOES depend on you running. Aka... Haul Ass!> Running sounds like the best plan. You take off, followed closely by Mokou.
>Haul ass to a safe distance, and watch. Maybe hide behind some thick bamboo.> You don't make it that far, only to the entrance to the forest before a squishy *THUNK* stops you.
>If possible, eavesdrop.
> Film the fight.> Too late for filming now.
> Upload to Youtube.
>Screech a glass-breaking high note.> You screech until you can't hear your own voice, and then drop it an octave so you can.
>"Wh-what the hell has gotten into you!?"
>Stare in horror.
>"Which way's north? <:3"> " only one entrance. Go and wait, I'll.....find you."
> GODAMNIT TEWI!!!> You curse someone you don't even know!
> If Mokou survives, ask her "What the hell was all that?"
>Draw knife> You draw out your knife
>"I am the bone of my sword
Steel is my body and fire is my blood
I have created a thousand blades
Unknown to death,
nor known to life.
Have withstood pain to create many weapons.
Yet those hands will never hold anything.
So as I pray, Unlimited Blade Works."
> Do the above after obeying Mokou's command and fleeing> You will run!
>Nowhere near coherent enough to do this.> Oh how you will run!
>Run like mad.
> This place is turning into a warzone! Run like the clappers!> Never before will there have been such running!
> Eientei had better be issuing an apology about this - despite us being a Deliverator, we do not get hazard pay.
> Stop after having run a good distance.
> Curl up into a fetal position and have us a nice long PTSD attack.
> Give Mokou the Knife while saying "You'll probly need this", chances are she DOES need it right now.> You decide to hold off on running and try and help Mokou. Turning to face them again, Kaguya has torn the hatchet out of Mokou's back and brings it down again with a sickening crunch. Mokou hollers in pain, and you notice that the handle of the hatchet is charred.
> Continue Hauling Ass away from the fight, hoping Mokou survives.
> If Mokou survives, ask her "What the hell was all that?"
> Belay that.> She weaves back and forth, a trail of red following her, before still well away from Eientei.
> If events progress so far that Mokou survives and we get to talk to her, we remember that we are the Deliverator. A Deliverator puts others before himself! Therefore, the Deliverator will first ask if Mokou is alright, if she is injured and if there's anything we can do to help her.
> THEN we begin queries for the sake of our curiousity.
> Don't be ridiculous, how can anyone survive getting a hatchet to the back? She was bleeding everywhere, and everything!> And a second one and getting shot, and she's still standing! Who is she!?
> Go back to having a panic attack.
> That said, a panic attack shouldn't stop us from trying to make our way out. Stagger to where we think the exit to this forest is.
> Is Toshiro x Mokou possible?>we should get Toshiro x Momiji
>we should get Toshiro x Momiji
> Ponder how we're going to explain this one to our former teacher. :(> Probably with some stammering and frantic gesturing. She was always a sucker for crying though, maybe that'll work?
>Nod dumbly.> You express your disbelief. Really though, who wouldn't when presented with a situation like that.
>"W-what was...what?"
> "You sure you'll be okay?"> "Well, I guess there's no use in hiding it from you. Here's the deal: Kaguya and I are immortal, as in we can't die. Yeah, I killed her today, but in just a few hours she's going to regenerate and it'll be like nothing ever happened. I'm the same way, except that I'm human: still feel pain, bones still break, still need blood to live. I'll be fine though in just a while, I just need to rest."
> "What did she mean by, 'looks like I lose today'? Do you uh, how do I put this, ah, uh, kill eachother regularly?"
> Is Toshiro x Mokou possible?> You're not sure, she's got that attitude problem, and she's an immortal who fights to the death every day. She is technically a human though, a rarity outside of the village.
>we should get Toshiro x Momiji> She may still be toeing the party line, but she was really cute. Still, can you imagine what your mother would say if you brought a youkai home? Yeesh, you almost don't want to think about.
>This is the plan.> Pretty sure the plan is to DELIVER, and help others it seems.
> Make a mental note that "Humans die when they are killed", so Mokou can't be completely human.> You consider this, but it seems that she does die, but then she actually doesn't. How odd.
> Banish thoughts of courting her immediately! We are the Deliverator. We'll steal hearts after we've delivered packages.
> "Ah sure. Whaddya need help with?"> "I need to get a proper dressing on this, and it's easier with someone else since I can't see back there. You ain't left yet, figured you could help."
> "Not really, but do you need something delivered?"> She shakes head. "I don't, you really got nothing else?"
>Do we have any blood on us? That shit needs to come off right now before we start crying or something...> Your forearms are pretty spotted with her blood from wrapping the bandage. Luckily your shirt stayed clean.
>Shudder with nerves.> As you clean, you find yourself thinking about your day thus far.
>Just in case our job sends us back, ask if Kaguya was the exception or the rule in terms of the overall psychosis of Eientei.
>Try not to seem too rattled when asking.
>We ain't afraid of no crazy moon princess!> Of course not, it was a combination of things that terrified you about that fight.
>By the time we come back we'll have a knife and crazy magic loli powers
>"Uh...a new knife. One that's not been used on, um, people... You can have this one, I don't want it anymore."> "Can't exactly help you with the knife thing. Plus, I don't need it anyway. I think Keine once mentioned some vampire maid that uses knives. She'd probably be a better bet to talk knives with."
>Equip Mokou's Ribbon to increase Fire Resistance.> You tie Mokou's ribbon around your upper left arm. It looks a little out-of-place on you, and you doubt you'll be facing any fire today, but Mokou's shirt was also gray, so maybe this'll work?
>Head North to the Former Hell
>If Mokou doesn't object, leave the knife with her. Because who wants to carry around something with that kinda of bad karma?> A little late for that now. Besides, she's not the first person to mention the maid of the Scarlet Devil Mansion, so you are curious about her.
>Take the advice you received earlier and look for the underground.> No, you decide to ignore the darkness over there, it's a beautiful day dammit and you're going to enjoy it. Beautiful day!
> "Aya, Mokou wanted me to give you a message. She said "Tell Aya to come over for a special surprise." I think it involved a barbeque..."
When I said that, I was refering to how Mokou threatened to turn Aya into takoyaki or w/e, which is apperently grilled bird >:DYakitori is grilled chicken, hence why Mystia also hates it. Takoyaki are Octopus
> "Aya, Mokou wanted me to give you a message. She said "Tell Aya to come over for a special surprise." I think it involved a barbeque..."
>Not this. We don't need Mokou wanting to set us on fire.> While you think Mokou could easily dispatch Aya, she is still on the mend. Best to leave her alone, you owe her that much.
>"My hands are tied, then."
>Keep going> You continue walking at an angle towards the cliffs. Unfortunately, you're really not sure what you should be looking for.
>"Hey, are you a good girl, Aya?"
>Stare at her like L from Death Note
> Stay as calm as possible, Aya couldn't possibly mean to be annoying.> She may not be trying, but she's pretty damn good at it.
> "Lady Aya, could you please calm down and talk a bit slower? You seem to be a little bit hyper."
> "I am heading to the Underground to deliver the package to Miss Satori right now."
> "If I showed you my list, I would almost certainly be fired and I don't want that. To be more accurate, the odds of me being fired for showing you the list are around 99%, customer confidentiality and all. But if you absolutly must see my list, you will have to persuade my boss for permission to see my list, as I am not allowed to show it to anyone outside of a fellow employee unless my boss gives specific permission."
>"What was she like?"> "Giddy. She wasn't her usual hard-ass self. She also kept talking about how she had so much more to learn, but she was happy to do it." Aya takes a cigarette from a semi-crushed pack in her blouse. "I don't know what you said to her, but it made a big impression. You got a light?"
> "Momiji? I just had a conversation with her, and made her consider being a bit nicer."> "Just a conversation? You think you're a smooth talker then."
>"She say anything about me?"> "Plenty, praised you for opening her eyes and showing her new things and helping her and so on and so on. You made quite the impression on her. What happened to her sleeves anyway?"
> "I don't specificly remember, but should could have mentioned something. If she did mention something, it was probly nice. Actually, I remember her complimenting your speed and saying that even if you sound annoying, your actually nice."> You aren't sure if it's warranted, but you say something anyway.
> We lie to keep Aya happy. That and I think Momiji did compliment Aya's speed.
>Hot damn, Toshiro got talked about. Warm glow time~> Chen will probably talk about you as well when she gets a chance. You feel pretty good about it though.
>"She traded her sleeves to help make up for making Chen cry. It was really noble of her, I think."
>Ponder for a moment. "So what happens if you don't put up the hyper act? Do people get mad?"
>"Why can't you throw things around here? Well, aside from it being rude to make a mess?"> "Two reasons: Yuka and Medicine. Medicine's psycho who wants to kill all humans with poison lilies. Pretty sure she lives on a hill around here. Just know this: if you see a youkai walking around with a doll and it isn't Alice, run. Not even kidding. Yuka's also a psycho, but she's just overly protective of flowers and plants and such. Her aim isn't to kill humans, but it's still better to avoid her. She's got green hair and an umbrella, be careful if you see her."
>"Vaguely. More directions are always nice."> "Follow the cliffs until you get to the caves. The entrance to the Underground is the really big one, you'll know it when you see it. Anything else you want to know?"
"Hmm, any pits or stuff in the cave? Or people-eating Youkai?"> "Large pits. If you manage to fall in them you probably deserved it. No people-eating youkai really, just lots and lots of oni. Just don't piss them off and you'll be fine. On the way in, watch for spiders and falling buckets, but in the Ancient City it's just oni. Satori lives in the palace, Earth Spirits I believe. You'll be fine though."
>"I'll do my best. But you know how things go."> "Yeah, that's true. Have fun in there." She pauses. "Ayayayaya I guess I better go back out there and start taking pictures gotta find the next big scoop for the paper see you around!!!"
>Ponder if Aya really hates being an irritant as much as she claims> You really can't tell. She probably doesn't enjoy being hated, but she seems to love taking pictures and selling her paper. An enigma for sure.
>Follow the cliffslide until we find the one that we'll know when seen.
>Ponder how bad the echos must be.> Incredible, you can only imagine how long they must go on.
>Look inside. Presuming there is nothing threatening, head in!
>Look up. Be ready to get out of the road of falling rocks or bat guano.> You look up, but are unable to see anything distinct due to the shadow-play caused by stalactites. You move a few feet to the right and continue down. The grade slowly becomes nearly unbearable, but some kind soul carved some crude stairs for the particularly hairy parts.
>Remember the numerous remarks about "buckets and spiders."> Buckets are made of wood, but how could they follow you?
>Be ready to react at any sign of danger.
>Grab bucket
>Tell her she's a bad girl
>Grab bucket
>Tell her she's a bad girl
> She's too high up.> Though you can't see her, a bucket is by no means a stealthy mode of travel, and you are able to track her fairly well.
> Continue down the stairs, staying vigilant
>Find a rock and throw it at her> You search around until you find a rather small rock and pitch it up to where you think she is, and you hear the sound of a connection.
>"Then don't come down crashing on my head!"> "Off my apples and pears and we won't have any Barney Rubble!"
>Keep an eye on her and be ready to retaliate an attack
>retort with something that doesn't make sense as well> You could, but what!?
> "Yamame so fat when she stands in a left-turn lane it gives her the green arrow."> You don't know what any of this means, but you try it anyway!
>Watch her go. Presuming she doesn't do anything, carry on. But do be wary for future encounters.> You watch her hop out of sight. Once you cannot see her, you shrug and continue yourself.
> Explain situation.> You explain your situation.
> Attempt to keep going down the path.> You take a few cautious steps down the path. The girls eye you, but make no attempt to stop you.
>do not try to interpret what they're saying> If you can ignore Aya's hyper prattling, you should be able to ignore this too, right?
>Ponder if everyone else here talks like that
>Let's not be mean to the Underground people.> You also decide that it would be smart not to offend them. If you can't even understand what they're saying, best to not have to worry if they're plotting something against you.
>"I'm pretty confused, really. But I got to get to Miss Satori."
> Arm thyself, preparing for any underground hobo hicks who want to rough you up.> Pulling out your knife is probably not a smart idea at this point. They seem to be telling you to go...maybe.
>Bow. "It's been a pleasure. Puzzling, but a pleasure."> "Sod off ya tosser!" The two of them collapse into a fit of laughter.
>Continue on! Make discreet glances back after a little distance is gained to see what they're up to. Emphasis on discreet.
> Approach the person who called out to us and say "Hello their :)"> "You heading into the city? You have business in there or something? You don't seem like a tourist, or a drinker, so I gotta know."
>Examine her ears> You look for her ears and find they are somewhat hidden under her hair. They seem to be pointy from the little you can see of them.
> "I am a delivery man from *insert company name here*, my name is *insert name here*. Miss Aya of Tengu Village asked me to bring this package to Lady Satori of The Palace of Earth Spirits."> "Of course, delivering packages. We really don't get many of you down here very often. Please, enjoy your visit."
This your first time here?
> "Actually yes. By the way, some green haired girl in a bucket and some blonde haired woman were trying to talk to me but I could not understand them at all. Are they normal, or do they always sound so... so... interesting?" Make sure the "so... so... interesting?" part is said in a way that shows we had trouble finding the right word.> "Oh, you ran into them? Ignore them, their speech patterns are quite annoying but they're harmless. They just hide out there to surprise travelers, and to rob them. There's a reason they don't live in the city though. It gets rather boring out here, but I can only handle so much of those two. Don't worry though, no one can understand what they say, they aren't indicative of the rest of the village. Speaking of, do you know where you're going?"
>"Not really. What are the major sights and stuff?"> "Well, you must know that the city is almost entirely oni, so pubs and taverns and the like are a big draw down here. But you're on a job, so you don't need to be going to those places. There's also the Palace of the Earth Spirits, it's on a hill at the far end of the city, you can't miss it. It's great to look at and the mistress inside will sometimes give tours. It's interesting because the construction is nothing like the rest of the city."
> " This is my first time in the underground city, is there anything or anyone I should watch out for?"> "To watch out for? No one in particular. Tough as they claim to be, oni won't mess with outsiders unless they're provoked. Unless you fancy getting laid out, I wouldn't even try drinking with them, they may take that as a challenge. Just don't walk around like you're the baddest around and they probably won't even bat an eye. Actually, there is one oni to know about: name's Yuugi I think. She isn't bad, but she's usually the first one to embrace outsiders. She's pretty harmless, but she can be pretty aggressive at first. Anything else?"
> "So when dealing with Oni and trying to avoid a fight, it IS how I was told, just shut up and be good."> "Actually, it's not that easy. You can't just keep your head down and avoid them. Chances are good that they'll talk to you and try to get you involved with a party or what not. You gotta be friendly, if you just clam up they might get mad and then, you know. Don't be overly friendly either, that might offend them and then, you know."
> "What can you tell me about the mistress of the Palace of Earth Spirits? Can I assume that it's Lady Satori?"
> 'Can I touch your ears?'> "Huh? Oh, I guess so."
> 'I'm jealous of your nice ears'> "Really? I guess they are more practical than horns, but yet they still add a sense of style that really sets you off from other people. I like your hat too, it's a great color for you. Do you have to go deliver your package right now?"
> 'Yeah I better get going. See you again on the way out I guess.'> "Aw, that's a shame you have to go right now. I would have invited you in. Are you sure you wouldn't like to come in?"
>"Maybe later, if I have the time. But it's hard not to chat with all the interesting new people I meet, you know?"> Parsee pouts. "You better come back then."
>Citywards!
> Turn around.
> Turn around.> You turn around as best you can and take a look behind you. Standing there is an oni about your height, with her eyes closed and a big grin. Her curly red hair clashes terribly with her atrocious yellow dress. Like most oni, she has horns growing from her head; her two horns looking like those of a Bighorn Ewe.
> And give that big booty a smack> Her hand is still on your shoulder, and your arms aren't nearly long enough to reach around her.
>Give a blank wide eyed stare> You stare blankly, unable to figure out exactly what's happening.
>"Yeah, I met her at the Suika residence."> "Oh yeah, you're from the surface ain't ya? She hangs out a lot over at Armpit's, seen her there?"
>Is this okay?
> Go along with it for now. Don't wanna piss off any oni.> You decide that resisting Mami would be even more painful, so you follow along as she drags you through the square.
>"Just for a little bit, though. I got a job to do. Hey, can you tell me the quick way to the Palace of the Earth Spirits?"> "A little bit? That ain't how you party with the oni, specially not us Devas."
> "I don't think a drink or two would be a problem, but after that I'll have to leave, since I'm being sent all over the place to deliver stuff."> "That's the spirit, you gotta start small or you ain't never gonna keep up. C'mon, the girls'll love you."
>Drink small sips> You start off with a single sip. The alcohol burns your throat as it goes down, and your sinuses clear up immediately.
>If we get drunk give out drunbk awards
>"You guys are gonna knock me out in three sips with this stuff!"> Mami scoffs. "Kinda hard when you've only had two sips. One more, do it!"
>Temptations~> It's tempting, but with Suika watching you oh so intently, you decide to go for it and drain your dish in one go.
>"Hey wait...if this is a party, shouldn't there be music?"
>"Yeah, that tail is real pretty..."> "Tail? Who are you talking about? I was talking about Reimu, I saw you were staring at her before your read. You thought you were pretty slick lookin' at her pits huh?"
>"Oh! Well...she's legendary for them, you know. So, well, you get curious... Heh. She scares me, really."> "Oh yeah, she's renowned for those. But really, not after her? Well now, this talk of a tail has interested. Got a youkai in mind then?"
> Instead of telling them outright, hum a tune. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F3_Cj-fMWw) ...That is, if we know the tune.> You try to hum something, but the piano is louder than you can hum.
>"Okay, okay...heh. Trying to kill me with embarrassment. You know that one Tengu? The one with the leaf on her shield? Momiji? We had a good talk today...she's pretty nice. Even hugged me."> Howling laughter abounds, you combat it with the goofiest grin you can muster.
>Goofy-ass drunk grin, go!
> Toshiro x Momiji OTP> Oh ho ho, if only. Her ears were just such wonderful you could bury your face in them.
> MOMMMIIIIIJJJIIII~~~!!
>"...Maybe? Sorta... I don't remember right now. It'll be alright, though. Because I'm a delivery guy, and everyone loves them! Maybe I'll try to figure out that long pour trick..."> " 'e doesn't remember? You're already that gone? Humans really can't stand up to oni can they?"
>"That tasted like sake..."> You do your best to wipe her saliva up.
>Wipe face.
>"Oh crap! I need to make that delivery!"> "Oh yeah, that's right. We still have more to do but you've been entertaining enough that we'll let you head out now. What d'you think girls." Nods of agreement from the other three.
> Grab our bag and make an excuse about needing to hug the potty.> You grab your make and try to stand up and make an excuse, only to crash back down. You try to stand again and very nearly fall on your face.
>"Go ahead"> Yuugi snaps her fingers again and calls out, "Oi! Wake up juice!"
>Down the hatch!
> "Is this stuff dangerous to Humans, or light-weights? Or will I be fine since I managed to down 3 or whatever things of good, for what I've had, sake?> "Nah, it ain't poison. Ain't even alcohol. Clear your head right now though, tell you what," Mami assures you.
> 'You're all invited when I marry Momiji!'
> "Well, at least I can think much clearer now. Thank you ladies :)"> You try to say something to excuse yourself, but it comes out all garbled. You're almost in too much pain to think. Oh if only your stomach would un-knot itself. If this is how oni party, you're not entirely sure you ever want to do it again. Hell, you might not even want to see an oni ever again.
> "I'm sorry to leave after just a few drinks, maybe we could have some more another time? You four are pretty fun, so if we do go drinking together some time, I'm sure it would be really fun."
> 'You're all invited when I marry Momiji!'> You manage to slur this out, the Devas stare at you.
> We don't know if this is going to happen yet, although that's the goal.> Is that your goal? You're not sure, you did just meet her. She's cute but youkai live for so long. Can you even marry youkai? Has that ever happened before? Thinking about this is so much better than thinking about the pain. Wonder if you'll meet anyone else today.
> Try stroke oni tits in response> Why oh why did it have to be Suika too help you?
>"S'was a muscle spasm, I swear."> "Oh please, you're probably more disappointed it was me and not Yuugi. You aren't the only one that wishes they were bigger, don't worry."
>If no longer supported, fall over. We'll need a bit of a laydown.
>Reflect that it's no wonder people used to be so afraid of being kidnapped by oni.
> "The sake was like fire going down, and like Hell Fire coming back up! Is that good?" :D> " 's a sign of the good stuff. Ain't supposed to come back up, 's why it burns worse. You're just new, gets easier with practice."
>"Ughugh... I'm alright... few more minutes..."> "Take your time, you know what you need."
> "Man... You guys're hardcore eh?"> " 's why we're the Devas. Well, not the only reason. But hey, you partied with the Devas, that means something." She pats up and down her shirt. "I should give you something to prove that you were here. I'll have to think of something though."
>"This stuff doesn't have any other side effects, does it?"> "Wake up juice? Nah, but you puked it all up anyway."
>"Yeah I got a delivery to make."> Suika takes your arm and leads you out. Considering her height, among other things, she seems like the black sheep of the Devas.
>"Heaven or Hell. Let's rock."
>Think about you and Momiji as you depart to the Palace of the earth spirits> You really hope that wasn't her only tokin, you'd feel rather guilty if it were.
> "What little time we spent together drinking was an absolute blast! I really hope we can can have drinks with each other again, cause you 4 are fun!" *insert big smile*> "Knock it off, you don't have to over-do it. We'll see what we can do about a next time. Maybe when you don't have a delivery right after? But hey, helluva lot more fun than tea with Rei-rei huh?"
>"Before all the upchucking happened it was a real fun time hanging out with the 4 of you devas. Not everyday a human gets to drink 4 beautiful if not hardcore onis."> "Heh, beautiful." Suika gives a bitter smile. "Fun to have new people sometimes though."
>Shake your head once more to get rid of all the dizziness.
>"Oy, I'd love something to prove that I drank with the four of you. It'd be a real trophy, ya know? To prove that I could actually live through the experience."
>Laugh a bit as well.
>"Well, maybe there is something I can do for you in return for inviting me to the party and helping me when I was acting a bit loopy and throwing up. Hmm.. Do you need something delivered?"
>Check to make sure we have everything> I'm just a parser; do you have everything?
>If we have everything "Yup, I'm all set."
>Bid Suika farewell and head towards the Palace
>Look for the place with the big garden. If it is found, make for it.> You look around and see only the distillery, with the Ancient City behind you. Didn't Suika say it was past the distillery?
>Approach the rise.> Nothing else out here, so you make your way towards the rise.
>Approach the door.> You make your way way to the door. Unlike the oni, the cats follow you and play along-side you, perhaps they don't see new people that often? Parsee mentioned something about the oni thinking the mistress was a little odd.
>Think "DELIVERY"
>Knock on door
>"Sure is! Need some help with that?"> "No, it's not a rope. It's a little complicated, so let's just call it a Third Eye. From that tengu? Or the kappa? Wait, how many deliveries do you have?"
>Pet a kitty!
>Disengage from kitty> The "cat" scampers off and you stand up.
>Hand over the package.
>BURNING CURIOSITY.
>"Certainly."> "Please come in, would you like something to drink? Tea? Juice? Milk?"
>Consider switching the controller to port two.
>There's no way she could read our mind, or she'd know about our> Didn't Parsee mention something about her being able to read minds? Maybe you should watch what you think, just in case.embarrassing tattootraumatic encounter with Mokou and Kaguya.
>Shudder. Try to think of a good place to ditch that knife forever.
>"No, she most certainly died. And...ugh, I don't like just carrying around something that was used to kill so causally, you know? It's just not right... And, juice, please."> "You poor thing, such an idealized view of the world. You'll get over it soon enough. Besides, one of them would have died regardless of whether or not they used your knife."
>Don't think weird things don't think weird thinks don't think weird things alligators.
>Fuck!
> "I don't even like the thought that something I own was used to draw blood, and it nearly killed someone. Maybe I'm pathetic, maybe I'm just soft, but It still scares me none the less."> Satori answers from the kitchen. "So, if having a knife used for violence bothers you, why do you carry it? Wouldn't you use it to defend yourself? And really, why did you give it to her in the first place?"
> "Either your guess at what I'm thinking, and getting it right every time, or your reading my mind. Both are kinda scary, but cool."
> Look around for Crows, Ravens, or any other type of bird thats completly Black/a really dark color. *Some say that Crows and Ravens are a bad omen, or bring misfortune, but they can't be all bad. Plus birds are kinda neat, so long as they don't try to peck you.* The stuff inside the ** is meant to be a thought, forSatorithe young woman to attempt to read from the delivery guys mind :P
> "A fruit juice would be nice, Grape or Strawberry espcially so. Thank you for you kindness, Miss Satori."
>"Not to mention I'm never going to be able to use the thing again. It's just...you know...defiled. Maybe I'm just superstitious."> "Back to the knife again? Once again, it's all in how you view it. Cutting flesh is no different to a blade than cutting wood, and there's no inherent physical stigma that passes into the blade through the commission of violent acts. If you assign that awful stigma you'll see it as dirty, but after you wash off the blood then it's the exact same knife as it was before, isn't it?"
> "I'm not really bothered by the mind reading, I was more caught off guard by it. I in fact find it rather impressive and it sounds wonderful, but it is probably a pain for you at times."> "It's useful for communicating with the animals, but it tends to drive others away. Even though there are only oni down here, they don't come around very often as a result. Honestly, there's not much going on in their heads though."
> "By the way, who is this "Okuu" you mentioned, it doesn't sound like any sort of name I have ever heard before."
>"Having the knife seemed like a good idea at the time :ohdear:"> "Indeed. For a human with no offensive magical capabilities it's probably the only defense you have. However, because you don't have that ability, you may encounter a rogue youkai who will take that as a sign to not abide by the spell-card rules. In that situation, that knife will not help you at all."
>"And yeah, you can wash it, but that doesn't change what it was used for, or the intentions that were there. You could wash it forever, it doesn't change that someone intentionally took it and stabbed it into the <proper location where Kaguya was stabbed> of another person. Even if they'll get better later, it was still done. Can't pretend otherwise."> "Again, you're assigning values of ethics and morality, which are abstract concepts, to a material object. Nothing has physically changed about the knife, but yet your mind has decided that it's somehow now an evil thing. Evil intent is one thing, but unless the knife is cursed, it's the same. Why are you getting caught up on the purpose it was used for? Objects are used for ill intent everyday and you usually will not know about it. How is your knife special enough to be viewed differently than other knives?"
>"I did. Ah well, it's at least sweeter than the stuff the oni were drinking."
>Contemplate asking if their are any scones. Then mentally apologize for being a pig; impulses are bastards.
> Think of sweet Momiji and her fluffy tail!> "Could you please refrain from those types of thoughts in my presence? I dislike being subjected to those, and you are a guest after all."
>"Thanks for that little talk about the knife that I've been far too concerned about. I don't know why I got so worried over it, you're right a human without spellcards needs some way to defend himself.
> "Well, Reimu herself said that I have plenty of potential, enough that my powers could have awoken on their own, but that I'm going to need to awaken them, or something. Do you have any ideas?"> "Unfortunately, that is not my area of expertise. Youkai such as myself don't have issues taping into our magic, did she give you the names of other humans to talk to? She came down with a witch that one time, and I think there's another one at the top of the mountain. Names escape me right now though."
> "I started think about ravens and such since I saw so many animals, I thought you might have birds here as well, and both Crows and Ravens are misunderstood by some people. Is Okuu really her name, or is it a nick-name, because I have never heard of a name such as that."
>Think about pie.> You decide to mess around with Satori.
>Think about technology.
>Ask Satori how mind reading works. Is it controllable? Is there an off switch?
>Or just think that stuff in her general direction.
>"Thanks for that little talk about the knife that I've been far too concerned about. I don't know why I got so worried over it, you're right a human without spellcards needs some way to defend himself. Sometimes you get a strange though or two in your head and it takes forever to get rid of it."
>Take another bite of the scone. We must be pretty hungry after that day we've had so far plus it's best not to be rude after receiving such kindness.
>"I must say I'm rather shocked at how nice and inviting everyone is here in the underground. I mean there are rumors about this place and while not all of them are bad no one has mentioned how inviting the people down here are. I don't believe the village treats people the same way."
>Look around the satori's home and take in all the sights. See if there are any pets around your feet that you could pet a little bit. Pets are always a treat to pet after all.
>Ill feelings don't just go away this easily. Instead we shall say:> "Well, let's presume that you're on a delivery, similar to now. What would you do if I swiped your canteen and used it to bludgeon an oni to death before washing it off and returning it to you. Assuming it wasn't dented, wouldn't it be the same canteen? If you didn't know I had swiped it, how would you feel about it? What if you kept using it for years before finding out that it had been an implement for murder? This is just a hypothetical, but I hope you see my point. Why worry about the values you assign to it? In the end, it's just a tool."
>"You got a point about that things being used every day, but most of those things aren't used for intentionally killing people and most of them aren't mine. And these are easy things for you to say, when you weren't there to see it. I don't know how well you can see if from what I remember, especially since I'm trying not to think of it..."
>For reals. That'd just be mean.
>"But I suppose I shouldn't go around defenseless. At least until I can get the thing replaced."
> Think of delivering Momiji's baby>Don't do dis
>Don't do dis
>think about dancing bananas
>Ponder many things, like shoes, and ships, and sealing-wax, like-*shot*> "Well at least you're having fun I see."
>Ask her if she can turn her mind reading off, or at least pick specific people to not read minds.>Can she read her own mind?
>Think about the time we pointed to the heavens and Nitori started laughing> Satori chuckles and continues to stroke her cat. "What in the world made you decide to do something like that?"
>"The point is that I do know. I can't ignore what I do know. As for the rest, I just got to assume that people are smart enough not to go committing atrocities with tools. I don't want anything to do with that sort of thing. Defense or otherwise, killing people isn't right, even if they do get better afterwards. and just looking at the thing makes me sick now. Call it superstitious and silly if you want, but it's still how I feel. and you're talking about a new knife every time? There's a difference there. I wouldn't go after someone to kill them. If it happened by accident...well, yeah. I'd want not to have it around anymore. But I'd have bigger worries than that, you know? But if you're not worried about what it was used for, I'll trade you."> "You're dodging the questions I've asked though. Namely, why did you give the knife to her? Why did you even take the knife back if it disgusts you so much? You also claimed that killing isn't "right", but then what is objectively right? Animals must be killed for meat, and plants must be killed for fruits and vegetables. What are humans and youkai if not large animals? Why make the distinction between them? This may be getting off-topic though, but I'm interested to hear your opinions."
>Ponder why we are so scared of a knife that was used by someone else in a manner of self-defense. Then hope we aren't this chicken when it comes to using the spellcards.
>Mostly because people who witness violent deaths when they aren't used to them aren't actually blase about it at all, and tend to be messed up by the experience. Especially when they had no real forewarning.> "But you're certainly not affected by it. After the incident you treated her wounds, conversed with the spaz and went drinking with the oni. An observer would say that you're being pretty blase about the murder."
> Think of delivering Momiji's baby
>Don't do dis
>think about dancing bananas (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoGuoXuLmsk)
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Link Tally Hall's Banana Man song. It so fits :D> You really can't bring yourself to think of funny things to play around with Satori at this point, the mood is far too serious at this point.
>This voice saids to agree with satori. Thinking about all this stuff is just silly as it is just a plain old regular knife that we gave mokou to defend herself from what seemed to be an unprovoked attack. Plus, there are plently of violent youkai and humans alike in this world and we're going to need a way to defend ourselves. We can't expect that there is going to be no violence or bloodshed in our life when humans are at times consumed by said violent youkai. While we can make a difference in this world believing that their is going to be no bloodshed or violence is a plain foolish thought.> You consider agreeing with Satori just to end the conversation.
>"Well for our wolf tengu friend sometimes all it takes is a spark to set off a powder keg."
>"First, I'm not trying to change anyone. What those two do is disgusting and they ought to be ashamed of themselves, but you don't see me getting in the way of it, do you? Momiji was a different case, she was hurting someone who wanted no part of it. As for why I even got that stupid knife involved? I panicked, alright? Sometimes you do dumb things you regret when the world feels like it's falling apart. And blase about it my ass, I'm trying to forget it! I've been trying to get it out of my head since it happened. I'm trying to get on with my life as well as I can! Only reason I haven't just thrown the stupid thing away is because with my luck, I'd just be littering some youkai's territory and dig myself an earlier grave than already.> "A lie from the beginning? You're trying to change yourself! And you did get in the way of them by handing over the knife. Maybe you weren't thinking, but don't claim to not be involved when the outcome directly hinged on your action."
>Sigh. "Sorry. I'm getting irate. But maybe you're right, maybe I do want people to stop being jerks to each other and am generally willing to take a stand for it. What's wrong with that? So what if Momiji is a 'low-level youkai', whatever that means. Who cares? If she comes out of it being a bit more thoughtful, then isn't that a good thing. Or are you saying it if doesn't affect everything forever, there's no point in trying?"
>"As for your last question...well...there's not much I can do about it having to eat. But, well, I'd argue it's not the same thing as people killing each other for no reason whatsoever. You say we're just large animals, and I guess you'd know more about that than I do. I always just kinda assumed they were lower on the wheel of reincarnation, what with not having language or art or apparent ethics. But from the way you asked that, maybe it's not the case? You seem to know a lot more about them than I do. So I guess the difference is there's no way to avoid having to eat, but there is a way to avoid having to kill someone who's hostile toward you."
>"Would you believe me if I told you my actions were being controlled by a parser and a bunch of people?"> The eye on Satori's chest goes wild, darting back and forth looking for other people. Satori just gives you a look that speaks volumes as to her disbelief.
>"I chose some of my words and meanings poorly, forgive me. What I meant before was that I wasn't trying to change anyone in that circumstance with Mokou and Kaguya.> "You did come across as particularly strong in your convictions about them. I suppose I misunderstood that."
>"Before I continue, I want to be certain I have the gist of your argument correctly. I may be misinterpreting your meaning, or simply seeing it through my own view a little too strongly. You say I should know my place, and seem to be insinuating any efforts I make are futile. You seem to be insinuating I shouldn't be bothering to try. Have I gotten your meaning wrong?"