Reimu Quest (Part 11)

[日巫子]

>Follow dem peaches!

> You follow Tenshi off the island and into the sky.  She flies fast and it takes a minute to catch up with her, and then you're going right into the clouds.  There are so many, and they're all so big, but Tenshi seems right at home in them.  She leads you in and out of them, through spaces between clouds where you see patches of the sky, until you're in the clouds above the shrine.  Tenshi flies ahead, and you catch a glimpse of a long scarf.

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[Hello Purvis]

>Home in on the scarf, unless Tenshi seems to be ignoring it.

[日巫子]

>Home in on the scarf, unless Tenshi seems to be ignoring it.

> Tenshi is flying towards the scarf, so you follow her.  She reaches out, grabs it, and gives it a tug.  Iku comes drifting out of the clouds, pulling her scarf from Tenshi's hands.

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[Hello Purvis]

>"Sorry to bother you. Any word on The Dragon God?"

[日巫子]

>"Sorry to bother you. Any word on The Dragon God?"

> Iku shakes her head.  "Nothing."

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[Hello Purvis]

>"Didn't think so. Regardless, we're taking matters into our own hands, and trying to raise a new barrier to merge with the current one. I'd like you to assist, if you can."

[日巫子]

>"Didn't think so. Regardless, we're taking matters into our own hands, and trying to raise a new barrier to merge with the current one. I'd like you to assist, if you can."

> Iku nods.  "I will help."
> "Great, then let's go already!" Tenshi says, pulling Iku's arm.

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[Hello Purvis]

>"Before we go, do you know any other celestials who may have the knowledge, skill, or raw power to help out with this task? Or have any records of the original Hakurei Barrier's creation around somewhere?"

[日巫子]

>"Before we go, do you know any other celestials who may have the knowledge, skill, or raw power to help out with this task? Or have any records of the original Hakurei Barrier's creation around somewhere?"

> "Unfortunately not.  Bhava-Agra is very separated from Gensokyo.  In fact, the islands you've visited in the past aren't even half of it," says Iku.

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[Hello Purvis]

>"Tenshi is really the strongest celestial you have?"

[日巫子]

>"Tenshi is really the strongest celestial you have?"

> "I have the Sword of Hisou.  What more could you want?" Tenshi asks, frowning.

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[Hello Purvis]

>"A small army of capable people. More is better, it'll let us spread out the work load so that no one gets overpowered."
>How did Iku take that question?

[日巫子]

>"A small army of capable people. More is better, it'll let us spread out the work load so that no one gets overpowered."
>How did Iku take that question?

> "Well, everyone in Bhava-Agra has a stick up their ass," says Tenshi.  "Don't even bother with them."
> You look over at Iku.  She appears troubled.

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[Hello Purvis]

>"What's the problem, Iku?"

[日巫子]

>"What's the problem, Iku?"

> "To be honest, there really aren't any other celestials who will be able to help you," she says.  "A lot of them aren't even in Gensokyo."

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[Hello Purvis]

>Groan.
>"I think I'm starting to mirror Tenshi's thoughts on them. Anyways, if you're both ready?"

[日巫子]

>Groan.
>"I think I'm starting to mirror Tenshi's thoughts on them. Anyways, if you're both ready?"

> Oh, for god's sake.
> "Yeah, let's go!" says Tenshi.

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[Hello Purvis]

>Unless Iku indicates otherwise, descend back down to SDM.

[日巫子]

>Unless Iku indicates otherwise, descend back down to SDM.

> The three of you swoop down through the clouds and towards the Scarlet Devil Mansion.
> As you reach the Misty Lake, Tenshi flies ahead of you and divebombs towards the gate.  She smacks off it ungracefully, while Iku touches down with little fanfare.  More than one person turns their head to see what's going on.
> "Hey Tenshi, over here!" Suika shouts as Tenshi gets up, but Yukari holds up her hand at her.
> "No, go over with...actually, that should be fine," Yukari says as Tenshi bounds over to Marisa's group.

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[Hello Purvis]

>Have a look around, have any new faces shown up?

[日巫子]

>Have a look around, have any new faces shown up?

> You scan the crowd for any new faces, and spot Kokoro with Patchouli's group.  She must have showed up while you were at Bhava-Agra.  Komachi is also here, and has joined Byakuren's group.

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[Hello Purvis]

>Approach Komachi, and if we catch her eye, indicate that we want to speak away from the group.

[日巫子]

>Approach Komachi, and if we catch her eye, indicate that we want to speak away from the group.

> You approach Byakuren's group and make eye contact with Komachi.  She waves at Byakuren before getting up and walking over to you.
> "So you wouldn't believe how many ghosts in Higan don't know what's going on here," Komachi says to you in a low voice once she's within speaking distance.  She shrugs and leans against her scythe, as if it's the most casual thing in the world.

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[Hello Purvis]

>"Heh. Not too surprising. I wonder what would happen if some of them did find out?"

[日巫子]

>"Heh. Not too surprising. I wonder what would happen if some of them did find out?"

> "I imagine that if they could, they'd want to check it out for themselves," says Komachi.  "I wouldn't guarantee it, though."

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[Hello Purvis]

>"Who knows how ghosts think? Well, if they are going to show up, let's hope they do it soon."
>"About that matter I asked about, regarding Tamiko? Was there any news there?"

[日巫子]

>"Who knows how ghosts think? Well, if they are going to show up, let's hope they do it soon."
>"About that matter I asked about, regarding Tamiko? Was there any news there?"

> "Yeah, but if they don't show up then that's too bad."
> You ask Komachi about Tamiko.
> "Frustratingly little.  All I found out was that she had a short wait time and has been judged already.  The Yama ruled 'white'.  The archives I have access to only provide really basic information."

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[Hello Purvis]

>"That's honestly more than I expected to find out about what happened, anyways.  I suppose we'd have to ask the yama herself for anything more."

[日巫子]

>"That's honestly more than I expected to find out about what happened, anyways.  I suppose we'd have to ask the yama herself for anything more."

> "I'll bug her about it when this is all over," says Komachi.  "I've been roped into this plan, so I can't go back right now."

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[Hello Purvis]

>"I know, I know. And I wouldn't blame you if you didn't bother at all. Still, thank you."