Author Topic: Reimu Quest (Part 3) (Read 48953 times)

日巫子 · « **Reply #900 on:** November 02, 2013, 12:27:19 AM »

Quote from: Purvijiri on November 02, 2013, 12:15:25 AM

>"Well, Flandre broke a couple toys and we being a brat about it. I managed to get Alice to work on them, though, so that went well. Patchouli is the same as always. Remilia's trying to play piano. I guess Sayuka and Yuuka are out in the garden? I don't know."

> "That's a relief," Meiling says with a sigh. "I'm always outside, so it's nice knowing everyone's safe in there."

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O4rfish · « **Reply #901 on:** November 02, 2013, 05:43:30 AM »

>Do we know or care what kind of youkai Meiling is?

日巫子 · « **Reply #902 on:** November 02, 2013, 12:56:14 PM »

Quote from: O4rfish on November 02, 2013, 05:43:30 AM

>Do we know or care what kind of youkai Meiling is?

> No. As long as she isn't causing a commotion, at least.

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Hello Purvis · « **Reply #903 on:** November 02, 2013, 01:11:22 PM »

>"I imagine it'll be a short-lived peace."

日巫子 · « **Reply #904 on:** November 02, 2013, 03:49:16 PM »

Quote from: Purvijiri on November 02, 2013, 01:11:22 PM

>"I imagine it'll be a short-lived peace."

> "I suppose." Meiling doesn't seem bothered by your statement.

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Sect · « **Reply #905 on:** November 02, 2013, 04:21:26 PM »

> "So what do you think about all this flooding? Seen anything more weird than usual?"

日巫子 · « **Reply #906 on:** November 02, 2013, 04:49:41 PM »

Quote from: Inubasectri on November 02, 2013, 04:21:26 PM

> "So what do you think about all this flooding? Seen anything more weird than usual?"

> "I bet the God of Calamity was responsible for this!" Meiling says. "I had an extremely vivid dream about it years ago. This must be his divine wrath. I'd go out looking for him, but....Miss Remilia said to stay at the mansion. I haven't seen any giant mysterious silhouettes, if that's what you're asking."

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Sect · « **Reply #907 on:** November 02, 2013, 04:53:09 PM »

> "... The who? The what? The huh?"
> What is this "God of Calamity" and what is she on about giant silhouettes?

日巫子 · « **Reply #908 on:** November 02, 2013, 05:21:18 PM »

Quote from: Inubasectri on November 02, 2013, 04:53:09 PM

> "... The who? The what? The huh?"
> What is this "God of Calamity" and what is she on about giant silhouettes?

> "The God of Calamity!" Meiling says. "He has the ability to bring disaster."
> She might be referring to a legitimate deity, but you're not entirely sure what she's talking about.
> "You know, about four years ago there was this huuuuge--" Meiling spreads her arms out in exaggeration. "--shadowy figure in the mountains."

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Hanzo K. · « **Reply #909 on:** November 02, 2013, 05:31:16 PM »

>Do we remember that at all?

Sect · « **Reply #910 on:** November 02, 2013, 05:39:20 PM »

> "Oh, you mean that puppet of the Moriya's that got into a brawl with Suika? Or are you talking about that Daidarabotchi that fairy was screaming about to everyone?"

日巫子 · « **Reply #911 on:** November 02, 2013, 05:47:34 PM »

Quote from: Hanzo K. on November 02, 2013, 05:31:16 PM

>Do we remember that at all?

Quote from: Inubasectri on November 02, 2013, 05:39:20 PM

> "Oh, you mean that puppet of the Moriya's that got into a brawl with Suika? Or are you talking about that Daidarabotchi that fairy was screaming about to everyone?"

> If it's about a giant, you have a sneaking suspicion that she's talking about the steam-powered robot that appeared back in...124, was it? You weren't the one to investigate that incident. Yeah, you think that's it.
> "That was it?" Meiling says, blinking. "No, it couldn't have been the Daidarabotchi, which means...it was just a puppet all this time?!"
> She looks shocked for all of ten seconds before settling down and laughing nervously. "Oh, then no one was in danger after all. Ha ha ha."

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Sect · « **Reply #912 on:** November 02, 2013, 05:56:59 PM »

> "If people were in trouble then I would have had words with those mountain gods. Seemed like it kind of solved itself, though. How did you miss a giant oni throwing down with that puppet? That was pretty huge."
> And we're... translocating?

日巫子 · « **Reply #913 on:** November 02, 2013, 06:00:26 PM »

Quote from: Inubasectri on November 02, 2013, 05:56:59 PM

> "If people were in trouble then I would have had words with those mountain gods. Seemed like it kind of solved itself, though. How did you miss a giant oni throwing down with that puppet? That was pretty huge."
> And we're... translocating?

> "Oh no, I saw it alright," Meiling says. "I just didn't think it was the same thing from that time."
> The conversation has taken place while the two of you walk back to the mossy rock. It's around this time that you finally reach it, and Meiling walks over to size it up.
> "This is it?" she asks, looking over her shoulder.

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Sect · « **Reply #914 on:** November 02, 2013, 06:09:01 PM »

> "Yeah. We need to plug up that hole-" Gesture at where the hole is, "so the underground isn't in as big of trouble. It really shouldn't affect us up here if it's plugged up, but those guys could use the help. How many more people do you need? Looks pretty big for you."
> Hopefully she'll take that as baiting and do it herself so we don't have to fly around getting more people.

日巫子 · « **Reply #915 on:** November 02, 2013, 06:13:30 PM »

Quote from: Inubasectri on November 02, 2013, 06:09:01 PM

> "Yeah. We need to plug up that hole-" Gesture at where the hole is, "so the underground isn't in as big of trouble. It really shouldn't affect us up here if it's plugged up, but those guys could use the help. How many more people do you need? Looks pretty big for you."
> Hopefully she'll take that as baiting and do it herself so we don't have to fly around getting more people.

> Meiling braces her arms against the rock and pushes. It gives a little, exposing the bare soil underneath.
> "I can handle this by myself!" she says, grinning widely. "I won't be able to fly with it, though."

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Sect · « **Reply #916 on:** November 02, 2013, 06:48:09 PM »

> Give her a low whistle. "Not bad. Need me to guide you over there, then?"

日巫子 · « **Reply #917 on:** November 02, 2013, 06:51:15 PM »

Quote from: Inubasectri on November 02, 2013, 06:48:09 PM

> Give her a low whistle. "Not bad. Need me to guide you over there, then?"

> "That'd be helpful," Meiling says.

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Sect · « **Reply #918 on:** November 02, 2013, 07:19:08 PM »

> Let's do that, then, warning her when she'll be getting in water and making sure youkai don't bug her.

日巫子 · « **Reply #919 on:** November 02, 2013, 07:40:59 PM »

Quote from: Inubasectri on November 02, 2013, 07:19:08 PM

> Let's do that, then, warning her when she'll be getting in water and making sure youkai don't bug her.

> Meiling hefts the boulder above her head, positioning it so she's carrying it on her back. You start to lead her slowly through the forest, keeping an eye out for the youkai you saw earlier. Luckily, none of them show their faces.
> When you hit the water, Meiling keeps going as usual. Once she gets into water higher than her waist, she drops the boulder and gets behind it. She continues on by pushing it through the water, grunting with effort. By this point, the flowers on it have been crushed and some of the moss has been stripped away. Meiling ends up kicking her legs to propel herself and the boulder underwater, coming up every now and then for air. The clearing--and the hole--are in sight now.

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Hello Purvis · « **Reply #920 on:** November 03, 2013, 01:33:33 AM »

>"You're getting there! See where the whirlpool is?"

日巫子 · « **Reply #921 on:** November 03, 2013, 01:57:24 AM »

Quote from: Purvijiri on November 03, 2013, 01:33:33 AM

>"You're getting there! See where the whirlpool is?"

> Meiling, who is currently underwater, gives you a thumbs up and keeps on rolling. Soon enough, the two of you have reached your destination.
> The current in the clearing is as strong as ever, but Meiling manages to stay put by clinging onto the moss. However, it's being torn off by the water at an alarming rate. She pushes the stone at about the same speed a feather falls, but she's getting there.

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Hello Purvis · « **Reply #922 on:** November 03, 2013, 02:01:48 AM »

>Just wait and hope. With luck, there's no fish types around there.

日巫子 · « **Reply #923 on:** November 03, 2013, 02:09:49 AM »

Quote from: Purvijiri on November 03, 2013, 02:01:48 AM

>Just wait and hope. With luck, there's no fish types around there.

> You wait for what feels like a painful eternity. Meiling's movements grow slower and slower as she spends more time underwater, but the boulder gets closer and closer. The moss, almost completely stripped away, is sucked down into the hole. Still, Meiling perseveres.
> The boulder inches over the edge of the hole, and with one final movement, Meiling pushes it over the edge. The rock, easily dwarfing the hole, covers it completely. Just like that, the flow of the whirlpool is disrupted and comes to a halt. Meiling lets go of the rock and floats to the surface. Upon breaking through the water, she turns over on her back and starts gasping for air.

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Hello Purvis · « **Reply #924 on:** November 03, 2013, 02:12:56 AM »

>Fly down there to help stabilize her and keep her afloat
>"Good work, Meiling. I owe you one."

日巫子 · « **Reply #925 on:** November 03, 2013, 03:04:51 AM »

Quote from: Purvijiri on November 03, 2013, 02:12:56 AM

>Fly down there to help stabilize her and keep her afloat
>"Good work, Meiling. I owe you one."

> You float down to the water, ready to help Meiling out. She levitates unsteadily out of the water.
> "Hahh....hahh...." Meiling wheezes. "Th...thanks....How does...gasp...it look?"

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Sect · « **Reply #926 on:** November 03, 2013, 03:50:25 AM »

> "Perfect. You stopped it up completely."

日巫子 · « **Reply #927 on:** November 03, 2013, 12:01:57 PM »

Quote from: Inubasectri on November 03, 2013, 03:50:25 AM

> "Perfect. You stopped it up completely."

> "Phew...good..." Meiling rights herself in the air and looks down at the water. Her breathing is more or less stabilizing now.
> "Wow."

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Hello Purvis · « **Reply #928 on:** November 03, 2013, 12:17:54 PM »

>"So, um, is there anything I can do for you in the long term? That was kind of a lifesaver you just did for me."

日巫子 · « **Reply #929 on:** November 03, 2013, 12:36:32 PM »

Quote from: Purvijiri on November 03, 2013, 12:17:54 PM

>"So, um, is there anything I can do for you in the long term? That was kind of a lifesaver you just did for me."

> "I get a reward? Sweet." Meiling pauses to take more breaths. "Then how about...After this whole incident is over, do you want to come to one of my morning calisthenic classes sometime?"

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