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[Rin Kagamine]

>"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?"

>_

[Fightest]

> 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.

[MysTeariousYukari]

> "Thank you for your offer Mima, I will gladly take you up on that offer when the time comes."
> "Until we meet up again ladies, may you all have a good day "

[Hello Purvis]

>Take a polite bow. Then make to go through the forest to the northeast.

[HakureiSM]

> Stop.
> Breathe deeply. You've just been through a lot.
> Proceed with journey.

[Snaka]

>Go to the Yakitori stand to fill yourself up. Wouldn't want an empty stomach when going into a city full of alcohol!

[HakureiSM]

> Toshiro the Deliveryman never drinks during service! Even if he has to wal through hell!

[Hello Purvis]

>It would be terribly unprofessional. But maybe just a bit to look like a righteous chap for the residents. Maybe.

[Rin Kagamine]

> 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."
> "Until we meet up again ladies, may you all have a good day "

> "You know where to find me when you need me."
> "Please stop by again if you have any questions.  Farewell."  Reimu leads you out of the shrine.

>Take a polite bow. Then make to go through the forest to the northeast.

> She returns the bow and returns inside.
> You start on the trail back through the woods.

> Stop.
> Breathe deeply. You've just been through a lot.
> Proceed with journey.

> You stop.
> EEEEEEEEE-HUUUUUUUUHH
> You proceed back along the path to the Human Village.
> You arrive at the village during the tail end of Tea, just as the village is starting to return to life.  People are returning to the streets, shops are reopening and the cafes are starting to empty out.  As you pass by an arrangement of tables outside a prominent cafe, you notice Keine-sensei chatting with the youkai with all the tails that does her shopping here.
> Keine-sensei notices you and waves you over.  "Toshiro-san!  Could you come here for a minute?"

>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.

>_

[Pesco]

> Check out Keine's udders milkshake jars tits.
> Head over

[Snaka]

>Ignore fox and run to Keine
>"Hey Keine I helped a cat youkai recover her hat! Isn't that MANLY?"

[Hello Purvis]

>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.
>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."

[Rin Kagamine]

> Check out Keine's udders milkshake jars tits.
> Head over

> 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.
> You approach their table and greet Keine-sensei.
> "Are you doing well?  How goes the delivery business?"

>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.
>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."

> "No, I don't teach anyone named Che-"
> Keine is interrupted by the youkai slamming her teacup down.
> "Chen lost her hat!?  Oh my goodness, I had no idea, why didn't she tell me?!  Did you really help her get it back!?  Oh I hope she's alright, was she alright!?"
> She leans in closer and closer to you with every question.  You suppose that she knows Chen.

[Kasu]

> "Er.  Yeah.  Everything went well and she left shortly after we got it back."
> "The delivery business is going quite well."

[Hello Purvis]

>"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

[Rin Kagamine]

>"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."
> "The delivery business is going quite well."

> "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."
> "Of course it would wind up at Kourin's shop, and it sounds like him to charge so much for it.  I'll have to give him a piece of my mind later."
> "Momiji?  That wolf tengu that's always tagging along behind the spaz with the camera?  Thinking about her helping someone else is shocking, how'd you pull that off?"
> You show Ran the puzzle Chen gave you.  "She made that herself?  Oh, I'm so proud of her sometimes, though I'm not sure I approve of her doing metalwork, she could really get hurt you know?  I'll have to talk to that kappa as well."
> "Thank you for helping her get it back, I know how much she appreciates it."
> You direct your comments back towards Keine.  "That's great, I hope you're enjoying yourself at least.  Where are you heading now?"
> "Oh, you're a delivery boy?  Can I bother you for a favor?"

>_

[Hello Purvis]

>Bow toward Ran. "Oh, several times! It's a pleasure."
>"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."

[Rin Kagamine]

>Bow toward Ran. "Oh, several times! It's a pleasure."
>"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."

> "Of course, she just can't seem to leave me alone," she chuckles to herself like a mother who told a bad joke.
> "I'll see what I can do, but you know how stubborn he can be.  I think the only person he really listens to is Yukari-denka.  Wanting to give them back is rather thoughtful of you."
> "Oni?  Nothing big to worry about, just stay out of their way and don't go claiming that you can whip them in a fight and you should be fine.  The underground is surprisingly receptive to visitors, but you should still be careful, you are only human after all."
> Ran motions to a box on the table.  "Eientei had us for dinner the other night, so I baked them a pie to show my thanks.  I have a lot of errands to run, and Eientei is a little out of my way, but would you be able to drop it off?  I'll reward you handsomely of course."
> Keine clucks her tongue.  "Prismrivers are probably at the Poltergeist Manor, unless they're performing somewhere.  That's not really a place you should go though, but I believe the entrance is probably near the Netherworld, wouldn't you think?"
> "Oh yes," Ran chimes in, "Netherworld's the most likely place for it.  Can't imagine why it would be anywhere else."

>_

[Kasu]

> "I could probably slip the pie delivery in sometime today.  Sure."
> "Ugh...  The more people say stuff like that about the mansion the creepier it seems..."

[Hello Purvis]

>"So it's probably not a good thing that that Mima offered to take me there, is it?"
>"Where's Eientei, exactly? Maybe I can drop it off on the way underground."

[MysTeariousYukari]

> "Well when I spoke to Momiji, she seemed to be a nice person, and I would like to return the kindness."
> "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."

[Rin Kagamine]

> "I could probably slip the pie delivery in sometime today.  Sure."
> "Ugh...  The more people say stuff like that about the mansion the creepier it seems..."

> "I would very much appreciate it if you could, thank you."  Ran passes you the box.
> "Oh no, it's definitely a creepy place."
> "Quite creepy, don't underestimate it," interjects Ran.

>"So it's probably not a good thing that that Mima offered to take me there, is it?"
>"Where's Eientei, exactly? Maybe I can drop it off on the way underground."

> "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."
> "Being around for as long as she has will do that," adds Ran.
> "It's not her you should worry about, or the house for that matter.  It's just a place that humans don't usually go.  I've never been myself, and I doubt that Ran has, so I can't say what exactly goes on there."
> "Eientei is East of here, through the Bamboo Forest.  It's quite confusing to get through what with the swaying and all.  Don't watch the bamboo, watch the roots and the ground since they don't move, and you'll be fine.  Considering that pie tastes better when it's fresh, I'd prefer you deliver that first, since it's also closer to here than the Underground is.

> "Well when I spoke to Momiji, she seemed to be a nice person, and I would like to return the kindness."
> "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."

> Keine nods.  "It makes me proud to so how well you've grown up."  She mimes wiping a tear from her eye.
> Keine thinks for a minute.  "Yeah, watch out for things falling from the ceiling, mostly buckets and spiders.  You'll understand once you get there."
> Ran frowns, "Is that where it ended up?  I guess I better get over there and talk to him about that as well.  It was nice meeting you, and tea was lovely as always Keine, same time next week?"
> "Of course, that's one of my highlights of the week, I'll look forward to it."
> Ran lays 3,000 yen on the pie box, bids farewell once more and leaves.
> You obtain DELICIOUS PIE and 3,000 YEN.
> "Walk with me to the edge of town, To-san?"
> Better than To-chan, but you're still not fond of it.

>_

[Hello Purvis]

>Might as well accept the escort, and head Eientei-wards, despite the longer trip.
>"Sure, why not? I could do with some more specific directions, anyways."

[Rin Kagamine]

>Might as well accept the escort, and head Eientei-wards, despite the longer trip.
>"Sure, why not? I could do with some more specific directions, anyways."

> You nod, and Keine locks arms with you, forcing you to escort her.
> You head Eastward through the village, passing through just and the market carts are reopening after tea.  You pass Keine's school on the right, which looks oddly similar to her hat before hitting a brief residential district.  Single story wooden buildings and sliding doors abound, and all appear to be in better repair than the Shrine.
> At the edge of town a small stream and bridge act as a crude border, and Keine releases your arm as you cross it.
> "See there," pointing to the southeast, "There's the Bamboo Forest.  In the middle you should find Eientei, but if you follow the trail to the left, you should find a small house.  A girl named Mokou Fujiwara lives there, and she will be able to guide you to Eientei.  Anything else?"
> You look out at the forest.  The stalks grow tightly enough that the walls may as well be solid, yet they all sway to and fro with just the slightest breeze in a beautiful ripple.  It's quite daunting.

>_

[HakureiSM]

> Blush. Your teacher is beautiful.
> Enter the forest, head to this Fujiwara no Mokou's house. You know you're gonna get lost in that visual maze without guidance.

[Hello Purvis]

>BEFORE LEAVING
>"How much does Mokou charge?"

[Rin Kagamine]

>BEFORE LEAVING
>"How much does Mokou charge?"

> "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."

> Blush. Your teacher is beautiful.
> Enter the forest, head to this Fujiwara no Mokou's house. You know you're gonna get lost in that visual maze without guidance.

> You thank Keine-sensei for her help and head into the forest.
> You hate to admit it but she really is, she has soft features that give her a timeless mature charm, and you feel that she really does care about her students.
> You enter the forest and are immediately struck by how both confusing and nauseating the swaying bamboo is.  Fortunately, by staring at the roots, you can navigate better, but the swaying is still quite distracting.
> You go left, and left at another crossroad and the trail curves left yet again before opening up at a small house.  You can't tell from how thick the bamboo is, but you think this is somewhat close to the edge of the forest.  The house is closer to a shack, quaint and unadorned, though the wood appears scorched in several places.

>_

[COPIRIGHTO]

>Head to the scorched house
>Hope we don't burnt

[Hello Purvis]

>Presuming that the experience of approaching the house is survived, knock on the door.

[Rin Kagamine]

>Head to the scorched house
>Hope we don't burnt

> You approach the house, wary of spontaneous burning.
> You hope you don't burn, as that would be quite inconvenient today.

>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.
> Silence, and then the door is thrown open and a young woman with very long hair greets you with a cold stare.  You're more taken aback by her bright red pants than the look on her face.
> "...You want somethin'?"