Maidens of the Kaleidoscope
~Beyond the Border~ => Rumia's Party Games => Topic started by: Blitzer on August 15, 2010, 11:59:20 PM
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>You are Shikieiki Yamaxanadu, and it's been an awful past week.
>Lately you've been having these strange nightmares that consist of what is basically a multi-part The Reason You Suck Speech (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheReasonYouSuckSpeech) and Hannibal Lecture (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HannibalLecture) delivered by a mysterious, shadowy figure that looked like an Eldritch Abomination. (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/EldritchAbomination) Because of those nightmares, you've been doubting yourself, your position as the Yama, and how moral you really are. You haven't lectured anyone for the past week, which shows just how effective these nightmares are.
>And that's not the only problem. After the first nightmare, you woke up to find your Cleansed Crystal Mirror (http://www.touhouwiki.net/wiki/Perfect_Memento:_Shikieiki_Yamaxanadu) broken into little pieces. You don't even know if those can be normally destroyed. The day after that, your Rod of Remorse (see above link) was found destroyed as well. And the day after that, your ability to see deeds in black and white stopped working normally, only seeing shades of grey (figuratively). All of this came with a gradual reducing of your power. You're probably only as strong as Yukari Yakumo right about now, and it has no signs of stopping.
>You've been unable to carry out your job for the past week, so you've been hanging out with Komachi. That didn't help you relax at all.
>You have finished your daily routine, and are outside of your...dwelling. What would you like to do now?
>"the 1st" meaning it's the first part of this text adventure. "Demonic Eye" is a Shout Out to something, figure out what it's a Shout Out to yourself. It does not have any other significance. Seriously. Ironically, that makes the title somewhat of a Word Salad Title, (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/WordSaladTitle) where the previous title was "(Shiki)Eiki Quest - Insert World Salad Title Here".
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> Head-wall due to stress.
> Examine surroundings.
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>Have arrangements been made to handle things during our week of absence?
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> Head-wall due to stress.
>You head-wall. Those were some terrible nightmares.
> Examine surroundings.
>You are currently in Higan, an endless flower garden. You see dead people wandering about. Normally you would judge if they would go to heaven, hell, or the netherworld and become Prinnies, but since you've been unable to carry out your duties, they linger.
>Have arrangements been made to handle things during our week of absence?
>No. A voice rumbles in your head that there is somebody is behind your nightmares and the replacement would just be subjected to the same thing. Or be killed. Or something.
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>Consider relationships to other people.
>Consider if we have any leads on who or what is doing this, and/or where they might be.
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>Check inventory
>If I replacement were to have the same problems as us, could this possibly be an attacked focused towards the judging system itself?
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>Consider relationships to other people.
>You've been befriending Komachi (not by beating the crap out of her) (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/MagicalGirlLyricalNanoha) ever since you've been having these nightmares. Originally you just thought of her as a subordinate.
>You are the boss of several lesser judges and other people that shall remain nameless. You had no friends, but that's because you were solely concentrated on your job.
>Consider if we have any leads on who or what is doing this, and/or where they might be.
>You have no leads and no idea where they might be. You can only speculate. And you speculate that this being is not of Gensokyo. Or this world, for that matter.
>Check inventory
>Records
>Records of sins of people in Gensokyo, and what can be done to fix them. Because those nightmares made you unsure if you were right about anything while you were Yama, you've crossed out. This was probably stupid in hindsight.
>Clothes (currently equipped)
>Exactly What It Says On The Tin. (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin) You are currently wearing the same clothes as you were during the flower incident, maybe becuase you have no other clothes. (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LimitedWardrobe) Huh. (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LampshadeHanging)
>If the replacement were to have the same problems as us, could this possibly be an attack focused towards the judging system itself?
>Possibly. Or somebody hates you for some reason. But you think that this would be more likely.
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>Is Higan considered part of Gensokyo?
>Hakugyokurou?
>Bhava-Agra?
>Makai?
>The Lunar Capital?
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>Is Higan considered part of Gensokyo?
>Hakugyokurou?
>Bhava-Agra?
>Makai?
>The Lunar Capital?
>Of course not. However, this...being probably didn't come from those places either. Especially not Higan, you haven't seen anything suspicious around here.
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>Consider the possibility of other people having similar, demoralizing nightmares.
>Where can we go from here?
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>Consider the possibility of other people having similar, demoralizing nightmares.
>If this is really an attack on the judging system, you can guess that Yamas elsewhere are being hannibalized by this being. There is the possibility of this being only being powerful enough to concentrate on you.
>Where can we go from here?
>You could go to the Sanzu River from here by going forward. Since Higan is endless, you would gain nothing by going any other way.
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>Let's hit up the river, and maybe drop in on Gensokyo. They have problem-solver sorts there who might know a thing or three.
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>Check spellcards
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> Is there a Superior we could tell about our problem to?
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>Check spellcards
>Lie "Tongue of Wolf"
>Shoots a ridiculous amount of blue danmaku in all directions, then shoots some red danmaku at the opponent.
>Judgment "Bar of the Ten Kings"
>Shoots large danmaku everywhere not in front of you, and shoots some small danmaku at the opponent, along with some long oval danmaku.
>Judgment "Guilty or Not Guilty"
>Shoots 3 blue lasers to your right side and 3 red lasers to your right, along with a larger purple laser right ahead of you. Also shoots a large amount of red and blue bubble danmaku.
>Judgment "Cleansed Crystal Judgment -insertnamehere-"
>The form of this spellcard depends on your opponent.
> Is there a Superior we could tell about our problem to?
>Unfortunately, no.
>Let's hit up the river, and maybe drop in on Gensokyo. They have problem-solver sorts there who might know a thing or three.
>You head over to the river!
>Komachi sees you coming, and says "Hey, Eiki. Are you still having those nightmares?"
>She's been more relaxed about calling you by your full title since you've been having these nightmares.
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>Does she know about the shattering of our artifacts.
>Regardless, give a kind of glum nod. It's nice to have a shoulder to cry on.
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>Does she know about the shattering of our artifacts.
>AIl of your subordinates do.
>Regardless, give a kind of glum nod. It's nice to have a shoulder to cry on.
>You nod. Komachi says "Aww. Don't worry, Eiki." and then hugs you.
>Crap. (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MarshmallowHell)
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>There's worse things in the world, all told. Hug back.
>"Thanks, Komachi."
>Ponder if thinking in Tropes is part of the nightmare curse.
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>There's worse things in the world, all told. Hug back.
>Despite being squished between Komachi's boobs, you hug back.
>"Thanks, Komachi."
>"Don't mention it."
>Ponder if thinking in Tropes is part of the nightmare curse.
>Shikieiki is not aware of these links. At all. Unless she breaks the fourth wall.
>And if she did, she'd think that tropes and these nightmares ruin your life in completely different ways.
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>"Can you take me across? I think I'm going to have to do some searching to figure out why this is happening."
>Renewed hugsqueeze.
>"In a minute, anyways."
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>Renewed hugsqueeze.
>You don't think your head can hold out much longer, but you hug Komachi anyways.
>"Can you take me across? I think I'm going to have to do some searching to figure out why this is happening."
>"In a minute, anyways."
>"Sure."
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> Disentangle our self from the hug
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>"Good, thanks. I don't know when I'll be back."
>Do HiganBux work as valid currency in Gensokyo, or is there no monetary economy in Higan?
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> Disentangle our self from the hug
> You eject. It feels so much better to not have your head mushed, and you feel slightly better about your predicament.
>"Good, thanks. I don't know when I'll be back."
>"As long as you do come back, it's fine. You should be able to hold your own, though."
>Do HiganBux work as valid currency in Gensokyo, or is there no monetary economy in Higan?
>There is no monetary economy in Higan. After all, it's just a place where spirits hang out before being judged by you.
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>Do we have any money?
>Let Komachi prepare to get things underway.
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>Do we have any money?
>You don't think so. You don't really need money anyways.
>Let Komachi prepare to get things underway.
>"Okay then, let's do this."
>She gets the boat off the shore.
>The trip across the river is fairly uneventful, but the width of the river isn't much. Even though the width of the river is variable.
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>"Um, could I borrow some money for this? Just in case?"
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>"Um, could I borrow some money for this? Just in case?"
>"I don't have any money on me except the fees the dead pay. Sorry!"
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>"Geez, I was hoping as much as you run off, you'd have something on you. Oh well."
>Watch the opposing shore!
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>Recall the details of our most recent nightmare. What in it, precisely, scares us so bad?
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>Suspect Yukari, considering the scale of our power loss.
>Check chest for usual growths.
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>Suspect Yukari, considering the scale of our power loss.
>Check chest for usual growths.
> And then mentally compare with Komachi's chest growths.
> Cuss Komachi
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>Suspect Yukari, considering the scale of our power loss.
>Also ponder any reasons Yukari would have to do this.
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>This parser has been asleep. Time to get back to work.
>"Geez, I was hoping as much as you run off, you'd have something on you. Oh well."
>"Well, sorry about that."
>Recall the details of our most recent nightmare. What in it, precisely, scares us so bad?
>You were standing on an invisible floor. The dark figure was ahead of you, calling you out on nearly every stupid thing you've ever done; or rather, what things it thinks are stupid. And then, you think, it offered you ways to not be so stupid next time. How ironic.
>Those nightmares made you feel that you, your morals, and your job were completely, utterly wrong.
>Suspect Yukari, considering the scale of our power loss.
>Also ponder any reasons Yukari would have to do this.
>It's not always Yukari folling around, Eirin's shady new drug, or a Moriya Shrine conspiracy that causes incidents. You consider Yukari's involvement. It's possible. But Yukari is a lazy bitch. The voice in the back of your head tells you that Yukari is actually a target, not a perpetrator.
>You can't think of any reasons Yukari would do this, anyways.
>Check chest for usual growths.
> And then mentally compare with Komachi's chest growths.
>You check your chest for normal growths. They're average. Compared to Komachi's, however, you look like a pettanko. (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Pettanko) You really don't care anyways.
> Cuss Komachi
>What? No. Why should you?
>Watch the opposing shore!
>You are already at the opposing shore. It looks exactly the same as the other side. There are a few spirits around, about to be carried over by Komachi.
>Now that you think about it, why isn't Komachi slacking off as often?
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>There's even less work being done these days, with our magic artifacts broken and all. Maybe Komachi's working harder than usual to make up for that?
>Hope that Reimu hasn't been having these nightmares, either. Our artifacts might not be the only things the nightmares could break...
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>There's even less work being done these days, with our magic artifacts broken and all. Maybe Komachi's working harder than usual to make up for that?
>Possibly. However, because Komachi's work involves bringing souls to Higan to be judged by you, she is technically achieving nothing with her work until you come back.
>Overcrowded Higan would not be a pleasant sight.
>Hope that Reimu hasn't been having these nightmares, either. Our artifacts might not be the only things the nightmares could break...
>That would be awful.
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>"Thanks Komachi. I guess, since things are on hold now, you can take a break for awhile."
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>"Thanks Komachi. I guess, since things are on hold now, you can take a break for awhile."
>"Really?! Thank you!"
>You get off the boat.
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>Smile.
>"Just don't do anything I wouldn't do."
>Depart!
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>Smile.
>"Just don't do anything I wouldn't do."
>Depart!
>You smile.
>"Okay. Although there are a lot of things you wouldn't do...except maybe in this state."
>"Bye!" She waves goodbye.
>You walk towards the beginning of the Road of Liminality. Your travels will now be governed by this unoffical, non-authentic map. (http://danbooru.donmai.us/post/show/601890/gensoukyou-map-monochrome-touhou-translated) (NSFW due to ads)
>You are now at the edge of the Road of Liminality. (http://touhou.wikia.com/wiki/Perfect_Memento:_Chuuu_Road) If you keep walking, you will reach Muenzuka. (http://touhou.wikia.com/wiki/Perfect_Memento:_Mound_for_Foreigner) But there's little point in going there, not just because there's nothing that can help you there, but also because the sorrowful sights might make you sadder than you already are.
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>Cut through around the Prismriver Residence, and into the the human town.
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>Cut through around the Prismriver Residence, and into the the human town.
>You head Southeast. You cut through the Prismrivers' residence (the Prismrivers ignore you).
>Your trip there was fairly uneventful, nothing worthy of mention. Actually, it's because the parser was rather lazy about it.
>You are now at the west edge of the Human Village.
>By road, you can go west or east.
>What would you like to do now?
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> Lets go see Reimu, maybe she can help with this problem.
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> Lets go see Reimu, maybe she can help with this problem.
>You go east.
>Because the parser feels like it, before passing Kourindou, you are immediately set upon by three nameless fairies. Crap.
>Activating combat mode. (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/CrisisCore)
>What would you like to do now?
>>Attack
>>Use spellcard
>>Run
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> How dare they disturb you during your time of anguish, go judge their sorry 'beep' till they can't make up from down.
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> How dare they disturb you during your time of anguish, go judge their sorry 'beep' till they can't make up from down.
>Arrgh, you do not need a fight at a time like this. But how do you want to go about manhandling fairies?
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>HOLD IT!
>What are the faeries actually doing, before we give 'em the horns?
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>HOLD IT!
>What are the faeries actually doing, before we give 'em the horns?
>They are attacking you. Specifically, shooting danmaku at you. The danmaku haven't got near you yet, giving the voices in your head time to talk it out.
>Thinking is not a free action.
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>Shout: "Don't you think you should be doing something a bit more constructive with your time?"
>Fire upon the faeries, analyze them oncoming danmakus for spots to slip through.
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> What is our combat capability right now?
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> Use Wall of Words to block their shots
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> What is our combat capability right now?
>Despite your power drain, you are still at least as powerful as Yukari. Meaning your power has been reduced by at least a ghost princess and a red-white during this past week. But still.
>Shout: "Don't you think you should be doing something a bit more constructive with your time?"
>You consider saying it, realize that fairies do nothing constructive, and shout it anyways.
>They don't answer. You can audibly hear one of them say "Don't say anything about the secret plan."
>Fire upon the faeries, analyze them oncoming danmakus for spots to slip through.
>You fire upon the fairies. You manage to get rid of one of them. That one immediately ressurects, freaks ou, then runs away.
>The fairies are currently firing straight at you, not seeming to realize that you could just stream.
> Use Wall of Words to block their shots
>What kind of words?
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> "What is the square root of pie?"
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> "What is the square root of pie?"
>One of the two fairies says "Uhh...pi or pie?"
>That fairy stops shooting danmaku at you.
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> "Pi as in maths"
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> "Pi as in maths"
> "No sane man can memorize that!"
> The other fairy starts shooting danmaku slowly in all directions. Not that slowly, though.
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> Dodge the bullets coming your your way.
> "Whats the value of x in two x equal four?"
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> Dodge the bullets coming your your way.
>You sidestep the bullets.
> "Whats the value of x in two x equal four?"
>"Two."
>...What. (http://tvtropes.orgpmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FlatWhat)
>The fairy you were talking to starts to continue shooting danmaku. She shoots 2 lines of danmaku around you, but not at you.
>The other fairy speeds up her shots and starts revolving her shots.
>Fairies aren't usually this smart...
>The voice in your head says that you probably don't have time for this...
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> Dodge those shots.
> Do we have lasers? If so, just blast them with lasers, if not, then just blast them with danmaku.
> After the fight, examine that smart fairy.
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> If possible Start unleashing arrowhead danmaku in a pattern somewhat similar to our spellcard Guilty or Not Guilty.
> If the above is not possible, start unleashing danmaku that is aimed at the sides of the fairies, then danmaku aimed at the fairies.
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> Dodge those shots.
> Do we have lasers? If so, just blast them with lasers, if not, then just blast them with danmaku.
> If possible Start unleashing arrowhead danmaku in a pattern somewhat similar to our spellcard Guilty or Not Guilty.
>You don't have lasers, so you just shoot them with those large danmaku you use in Judgment "Guilty or Not Guilty" that remind you of lasers. You manage to get rid of both of the fairies. They both resurrect and run the heck away.
> After the fight, examine that smart fairy.
>Pursue the smart fairy or not?
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>Pursue.
>"Hold it! Hold it or I'll shoot you again!"
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>Pursue.
>"Hold it! Hold it or I'll shoot you again!"
>The fairy keeps running, and it runs into the forest.
>Continue pursuing fairy, or continue heading over to the Hakurei Shrine?
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>Let her go. But try to note her appearance for future reference.
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>Onwards to the Hakurei Shrine.
>Note appearances of the other two fairies.
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>Let her go. But try to note her appearance for future reference.
>Onwards to the Hakurei Shrine.
>Note appearances of the other two fairies.
>Short white hair, no hair decs, uniformly blue dress.
>Long black hair, green-and-white ribbon, unifromly blue dress.
>Wait, they're wearing the exact same dress.
>You continue towards the Hakurei Shrine. Reimu sees you at a distance and says "Marisa, I'm gonna need help fending off the lecture."
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>"Well, maybe if you actually took them to heart once in awhile you wouldn't have to worry about them so much. But that's not what I am here for."
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>"Well, maybe if you actually took them to heart once in awhile you wouldn't have to worry about them so much. But that's not what I am here for."
>Because these nightmares are making you doubt that those lectures were even right, you omit that first part.
>"Oh? So what are you here for, then?" Reimu raises an eyebrow. Marisa is in the corner, observing.
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>Got to have confidence, Eiki ;_;
>"A question, really. Has anything unusual been happening around here?"
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>Got to have confidence, Eiki ;_;
>You could swear those nightmares were aimed at breaking your confidence. Well, confidence in anything you did before.
>"A question, really. Has anything unusual been happening around here?"
>"Nothing's been happening. Nothing that I know of, anyways."
>Marisa says, "There've been an abnormal number of fairies in the Forest of Magic, though."
>Reimu then says "Other than that. Nothing else's been happening. Why did you ask?"
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>Consider their trustworthiness in telling them the problems with Higan, and judges as a whole.
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>Consider their trustworthiness in telling them the problems with Higan, and judges as a whole.
>Trustworthy in what area?
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>Not spreading the knowledge, and not doing something sillytarded.
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>Not spreading the knowledge, and not doing something sillytarded.
>Well, you can trust Reimu and Marisa to not do stupid things. At least.
>As for spreading the knowledge, you think that they can keep a secret, especially if you tell them to keep quiet.
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>"Well, I'll need you both to keep this in the strictest confidence. No one may know."
>Wait for them to agree. Look around for lurking Suikas and Alices and the like.
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>"Well, I'll need you both to keep this in the strictest confidence. No one may know."
>Wait for them to agree. Look around for lurking Suikas and Alices and the like.
>Marisa walks up closer to you and says "What? You're going to tell a secret?" (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/CaptainObvious)
>Reimu says "Okay. What kind of secrets does a Yama have?"
>There are no lurkers around, as far as you can see.
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>"There is...something attacking the judicial aspect of the Celestial Bureaucracy as a whole. We yama losing our power, and becoming unfit to judge the dead. I've been plagued terrible nightmares ever since it has happened. We don't know who or what is doing this, or why. It was my hope you had heard something that might be helpful."
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>Ask them if they know of anyone suffering from nightmares like us.
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>"There is...something attacking the judicial aspect of the Celestial Bureaucracy as a whole. We yama losing our power, and becoming unfit to judge the dead. I've been plagued with terrible nightmares ever since it has happened. We don't know who or what is doing this, or why. It was my hope you had heard something that might be helpful."
>You're not even sure that this is a direct attack at the Celestial Bureaucracy, but you say this anyways.
>Reimu's eyes open wide. She takes this all in, and then says "Wow. That's horrible. What happened, exactly?"
>Ask them if they know of anyone suffering from nightmares like us.
>Reimu shakes her head. Marisa says, "No. No we don't." She looks just as surprised as Reimu.
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>"At first, nightmares. Then...my mirror and my rod broke. And, it isn't even directed at me, personally. If I were to step down and appoint another Enma in place, she would suffer the same fate."
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>"At first, nightmares. Then...my mirror and my rod broke. And, it isn't even directed at me, personally. If I were to step down and appoint another Enma in place, she would suffer the same fate."
>The fact that substitutes would suffer the same fate as you (or get killed, or something) is speculation.
>Until a voice in the back of your head says "Yes. Yes I would."
>You're sure that voice doesn't cover your actions, so what the heck is it...?
>Reimu says "Mmhmm. That would completely wreck the system of afterlife, and it's having a nasty effect on you. That's pretty bad. What were the nightmares like?"
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>Oh, that wasn't very clear in the beginning =[
>"Imagine doubting that a soul you judged worthy of hell was innocent, Reimu. That's what my nightmares are like."
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>Oh, that wasn't very clear in the beginning =[
>"Imagine doubting that a soul you judged worthy of hell was innocent, Reimu. That's what my nightmares are like."
>"So, you think anything and everything you did may have been completely wrong?"
>That Hakurei intuition is pretty spot-on.
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>Have faith, Eiki!
>"Not think...I'm certain my judgments have been sound. Whatever doubts that may claw at me. But...future ones...that is where uncertainty strikes."
>Sigh.
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>Have faith, Eiki!
>"Not think...I'm certain my judgments have been sound. Whatever doubts that may claw at me. But...future ones...that is where uncertainty strikes."
>You lie through your teeth. The voice in the back of your head says "This lie is completely trivial. Don't worry about it. Just don't fall down through the slippery slope."
>Sigh.
>You sigh.
>"Ah. Okay. You really should have more confidence in your future decisions. Unless those nightmares really scare you that much?"
>Marisa went back to the corner, and is looking ay you and Reimu silently.
>By the way, it is late morning.
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>It's not a lie! We shall not be deceived so easily!
>"I would rather find the heart of the problem, first, to be honest. Doubt is not a thing a Yama may allow, we must have certainty to perform our duties."
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> "Reimu, due to this, I can't properly judge, and if I can't judge, then Komachi has no reason to ferry souls to Higan, and it'll be Flower Incident all over."
> "Can I count on you or Marisa to aid me in fixing this before it gets any worse?"
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>It's not a lie! We shall not be deceived so easily!
>Now that you think about it, those nightmares border on Mind Rape. (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindRape) They did a number on your confidence.
>"I would rather find the heart of the problem, first, to be honest. Doubt is not a thing a Yama may allow, we must have certainty to perform our duties."
> "Reimu, due to this, I can't properly judge, and if I can't judge, then Komachi has no reason to ferry souls to Higan, and it'll be Flower Incident all over."
> "Can I count on you or Marisa to aid me in fixing this before it gets any worse?"
>Komachi is perfectly able to ferry souls over the Sanzu; you just told her not to do so, because you thought there was no point. You should have had her continue to ferry souls once there were too many.
>And if another flower incident does happen, you will be inconvenienced by angry humans and youkai attacking you.
>Reimu mostly looks sympathetic but disinterested in helping you, until you mention that it'll be the flower incident all over again. Then she says "Another flower incident? ....Looks like I'll have to go with you to get some answers."
>Reimu joins your party.
>Marisa says "Ehh. Normally I'd come with you, but I'm busy today, ze. Gotta go now, bye?"
>She whips out her broomstick from what looks like from nowhere, gets on it, and leaves.
>"...But you have no idea where to start, do you?"
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>"If I did, I probably would have had more useful things to tell you. What do you recommend?"
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>"If I did, I probably would have had more useful things to tell you. What do you recommend?"
>"The way I usually do things - choose a random direction and beat people up until we get to the culprit."
(I've got school and my mom's only letting me one hour of internet, so I won't be able to parse as often.)
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>Consider if it would be a good idea to consult Keine Kamishirasawa, the historian of Gensokyo, about this. What if this has happened before?
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>Consider if it would be a good idea to consult Keine Kamishirasawa, the historian of Gensokyo, about this. What if this has happened before?
>It's true, you don't know if this has happened before. Maybe you should ask her.
>Thinking is not a free action.
>Reimu says, "...So, does this mean that we are going to do it my way?"
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>"Maybe..."
>Before asking Keine, have we consulted Higan's own records on this sort of thing?
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>"Maybe..."
>Wait, so we're actually going to pick a random direction and beat people up until we find the culprit? That's really what Reimu said.
>"So it's settled. Which way do you want to go to find the person who caused this mess?"
>Before asking Keine, have we consulted Higan's own records on this sort of thing?
>No. Although you would have seen it in the records by now.
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>"Maybe isn't a yes. Rather, let us see if miss Kamishirasawa would have any records of a past sort thing first."
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>"Maybe isn't a yes. Rather, let us see if Miss Kamishirasawa would have any records of a past sort thing first."
>"Keine? I would have preferred doing it my way, but whatever helps. *sigh*"
>Say, since Reimu joined your party, you can give her commands now. Except in conversations between party members.
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>Reimu: Lead the way toward Keine.
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>Reimu: Lead the way toward Keine.
>Reimu gestures toward you, and you follow her. You go west. Way west.
>Eventually, you reach the Human Village. Without being attacked by fairies.
>You probably can't talk to Keine until her lunch break. It's mid-morning.
>What would you like to do now?
>I originally didn't decide that you would still see everything in Shikieiki's point of view. I just made that up as I posted this.
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(Sorry I haven't been posting x_x)
>Look around the village. Is there anyone notable here we can talk to?
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(Sorry I haven't been posting x_x)
>Look around the village. Is there anyone notable here we can talk to?
>All the people you see around here are nameless and unimportant. Except Reisen over there, who currently seems to be selling Eirin's shady new drugs, but there's no reason you would want to talk to her.
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> To Reimu "If we can't get any useful info from Keine, I think your idea may be the way to go. It's worked, how many times, 10, 11? If it's worked that much, it's definately something I'll consider. This situation just sucks."
> Why would we not want to speak with Reisen. With any luck, someone from Eientei may have been going through a hell like ours.
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> To Reimu "If we can't get any useful info from Keine, I think your idea may be the way to go. It's worked, how many times, 10, 11? If it's worked that much, it's definitely something I'll consider. This situation just sucks."
>"Okay. Just tell me when you'll do it."
> Why would we not want to speak with Reisen. With any luck, someone from Eientei may have been going through a hell like ours.
>You'd have to be pretty damn lucky for that to happen.
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> If Keine is still busy right now, then why not talk with Reisen?
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> If Keine is still busy right now, then why not talk with Reisen?
> You have no reason to talk with her. You decide that you have no reason to not talk with her, either.
> You approach the suspicious cart which Reisen is selling things from. Everything about it is suspicious. Except Reisen. But she looks as if she's changed...
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>Greet Reisen like we would a friend.
>Ask Reisen if she's selling any of Eirin's sleep aids, namely the Butterfly Dream Pill. If nothing else, maybe we can cancel out our nightmares and get a good night's sleep later tonight.
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>Greet Reisen like we would a friend.
>"Oh, hi, Shikieiki. Come to lecture me? Wait, it's pretty strange that's you're in Gensokyo."
>Ask Reisen if she's selling any of Eirin's sleep aids, namely the Butterfly Dream Pill. If nothing else, maybe we can cancel out our nightmares and get a good night's sleep later tonight.
>"Well, I do have them, but why would you need them?"
>The voice in the back of your head says "That's not gonna work, now."
>By the way, you don't have any money.
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>Yamada: "I've been having... strange and disheartening nightmares lately. It's been getting in the way of my work."
>Armpits: "Unless you have some idea what might cause that? Assuming I don't have to beat it out of you."
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:D
>Yamada: "I've been having... strange and disheartening nightmares lately. It's been getting in the way of my work."
>"What are those nightmares like, anyhow?"
>Armpits: "Unless you have some idea what might cause that? Assuming I don't have to beat it out of you."
>"No idea. Unless Shikieiki here can describe them."
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>Legs: "I'm... inclined to keep the full details private, but the short version is that I keep dreaming about a voice... a being that constantly berates me and everything I stand for. I haven't been able to get it out of my dreams, and I'm starting to wonder if there's an external cause. That's what I'm out here to try and investigate, and why I want to speak with Keine once she's available. But if I can't settle this today, I think I might be better prepared to take care of it if I can actually get a decent night's sleep for once."
>Miko: Grumble, look around.
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>Legs: "I'm... inclined to keep the full details private, but the short version is that I keep dreaming about a voice... a being that constantly berates me and everything I stand for. I haven't been able to get it out of my dreams, and I'm starting to wonder if there's an external cause. That's what I'm out here to try and investigate, and why I want to speak with Keine once she's available. But if I can't settle this today, I think I might be better prepared to take care of it if I can actually get a decent night's sleep for once."
>Miko: Grumble, look around.
>Reisen looks at you, surprised. "I've had similar nightmares, and I also believe that the source of these nightmares are external. But what matters is what happened when I woke up. I had...urges."
>You notice that Reimu is grumbling. Guess she's getting bored.
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> Same time: "Urges?" Raise an eyebrow.
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>Red-White: "What sort of urges are we talking about, here? Don't tell me YOU'RE thinking of acting up."
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> Same time: "Urges?" Raise an eyebrow.
>Red-White: "What sort of urges are we talking about, here? Don't tell me YOU'RE thinking of acting up."
>"Urges to do the right thing. And to beat the crap out of lunar royalty. But mainly the former."
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>Reimu: "... I'm not entirely sure this is a bad thing."
>Eiki: "To do the right thing? What do you mean by that? And how did the... dreams, or nightmares, or whatever, inspire that? And if there's an external cause, then why...?"
>Are they planning to take over our job, if only in nagging people about what's right? Or even as Yama... that would make sense as a motive... somewhat.
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>Reimu: "... I'm not entirely sure this is a bad thing."
>Eiki: "To do the right thing? What do you mean by that? And how did the... dreams, or nightmares, or whatever, inspire that? And if there's an external cause, then why...?"
>Are they planning to take over our job, if only in nagging people about what's right? Or even as Yama... that would make sense as a motive... somewhat.
>"...And it probably isn't a bad thing at all."
>"The right thing? Well, after I woke up, my previous morals were somehow completely overhauled and replaced by a new set of morals."
>"And I have no idea how the nightmares inspired that. I wouldn't say it was just the nightmares that did it."
>You consider this. It's...a very strange motive.
>The voice in the back of your head says "What? No. If I wanted that to happen, I could easily have arranged for it."
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>Hearing voices is usually a bad sign. Would it be wise to tell the others about this? Or at least Reimu/Marisa. This is very strange.
>"What sorts of things would these new morals have you do, then?"
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>Hearing voices is usually a bad sign. Would it be wise to tell the others about this? Or at least Reimu/Marisa. This is very strange.
>It'll probably help you if you do.
>"I know my presence is strange." You feel the presence of a grin.
>"What sorts of things would these new morals have you do, then?"
>"Fight lunar royalty for their racism. Have Ran quit being Yukari's shikigami because of all the crap Ran has to put up with. Defrost (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DefrostingIceQueen) Sakuya."
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>"Fight lunar royalty for their racism. Have Ran quit being Yukari's shikigami because of all the crap Ran has to put up with. Defrost (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DefrostingIceQueen) Sakuya."
>Which of these is right?
>... rather, which WOULD we find right under normal conditions?
>Mentally flip voice the bird.
>Yama: "I don't suppose you've been... hearing strange voices?"
>Armpits: "What the hell do you mean by defrosting? Did she actually lose to Cirno or something?"
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>Which of these is right?
>... rather, which WOULD we find right under normal conditions?
>You would certainly agree with deforsting Sakuya before, but not with having Ran quit or fighting the Lunarians for racism against humans. Although you would have agreed that Yukari's behavior would have been a nice half-justification.
>Mentally flip voice the bird.
>You get a mental image in your head: >.>
>Yama: "I don't suppose you've been... hearing strange voices?"
>"Hm, yes, I think I have been hearing strange voices. Err, a singular voice. It was pointing things out and guiding me. Or at least, what it thinks as guiding. But it seems correct."
>Armpits: "What the hell do you mean by defrosting? Did she actually lose to Cirno or something?"
>"No no no, I mean making Sakuya less of a cold, uncaring person."
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>Shiki: "And that had been since this morning? Have you told anyone else?"
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>Shiki: "And that had been since this morning? Have you told anyone else?"
>"Yep, it was right at this morning. And I did tell Eirin, right when I told her I quit. Perhaps all of Eientei knows by now."
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>Armpits: "Wait, WHAT?"
>What's she think about all this, anyway?
>Yama: "I... why... did you quit, then? What reason did the voice give?"
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>Shiki "I hope for your sake she took it well. Why did you quit, though? Is Eirin really that much of a problem?"
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>Shiki "I hope for your sake she took it well. Why did you quit, though? Is Eirin really that much of a problem?"
>"Eirin being Eirin, she took it pretty well. I decided to quit because I just...lost interest on being her apprentice. Maybe my sudden hatred against racist moon rabbits and Lunarians has something to do with it. And because Eirin always seemed rather stuck-up."
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>Armpits: Ruffle gohei. "Sounds like a good direction to start with!"
>Is this at all normal for Reisen? Or Eirin? Or at least, the stuck-up part, considering the 'always' component?
>Yamada: "What do you intend to do now, then?"
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>Armpits: Ruffle gohei. "Sounds like a good direction to start with!"
>"Kinda strange for you to be a yes man, but okay."
>Is this at all normal for Reisen? Or Eirin? Or at least, the stuck-up part, considering the 'always' component?
>It's pretty normal for Eirin to seem that way. Reisen, on the other hand...
>Yamada: "What do you intend to do now, then?"
>I don't plan to enfore these new morals just yet. What I am planning to do is probably train so that someday I can reach the lunar capital and set it ablaze. Figuratively."
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>Shiki: "Well, it is good that you wish to combat prejudice. But, perhaps you should make amends with Eirin, as well."
>Redd White: "Wonder who else has this problem? I bet Youmu."
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>Shiki: "Well, it is good that you wish to combat prejudice. But, perhaps you should make amends with Eirin, as well."
>This parser decides to be consistent ith Shikieiki's current state and omit that first part.
>"I don't think Eirin had any problems with it. Not that I know of, anyways."
>Red White: "Wonder who else has this problem? I bet Youmu."
>"I wouldn't know."
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>Confidence, Shiki. Confidence. It's not even a lecture, it's a show of support ;_;
>Turtle Tamer: "So, Hakugyokurou? I'm thinking Hakugyokurou."
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>Confidence, Shiki. Confidence. It's not even a lecture, it's a show of support ;_;
>Confidence in your morals is something you're not going to have for a while.
>The voice in the back of your head says "Wow. Maybe I'm going to have to prod you."
>Turtle Tamer: "So, Hakugyokurou? I'm thinking Hakugyokurou."
>Turtle Tamer? Wut.
>"Err...what do you mean by that? You want to check if Youmu has this problem?"
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>Judgment deferred: We can't do morals, maybe, but we can do black thoughts. Let the voice have a few.
>Actually...what has it tried to modify, so far as our belief system goes?
>Shrinestar One: "Yeah. Got a hunch about Youmu. And maybe the princess will have a good spread for lunch."
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>Judgment deferred: We can't do morals, maybe, but we can do black thoughts. Let the voice have a few.
>You get a mental image in your head: >_>
>Actually...what has it tried to modify, so far as our belief system goes?
>It's trying to modify your morals. EDIT: ...You think, anyways.
>Shrinestar One: "Yeah. Got a hunch about Youmu. And maybe the princess will have a good spread for lunch."
>"Huh. Whatever you want to do. But even though I quit, i'm still selling Eirin's medicines, so I can't come."
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>Judge Dredd: What exactly has it tried to change, thought. Reisen came out with a burning desire to equalize the Terrans and Lunarians. What changes has it wrought to us save for causing doubt? What exactly are we doubting?
>Chelonian Charioteer: "Alright, seeya!"
>Lead the way toward the Netherworld.
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>Judge Dredd: What exactly has it tried to change, thought. Reisen came out with a burning desire to equalize the Terrans and Lunarians. What changes has it wrought to us save for causing doubt? What exactly are we doubting?
>Well, aside from extreme doubt, you haven't changed yet. And you are doubting if your previous morals were right at all. (Hopefully that helps.)
>Chelonian Charioteer: "Alright, seeya!"
>Chelonian Charioteer? Things just get better and better.
>Okay then, bye."
>Lead the way toward the Netherworld.
>You leave Reisen and follow Reimu. Eventually, you see the border of life and death.
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>Head on through. Beware of wild Youmus.
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>Head on through. Beware of wild Youmus.
>RANDOM ENCOUNTER! WILD YOUMU APPEARED!
>>FIght/Item/Pokemon/Run
>There are no Youmus around here.
>Reimu takes down the barrier and lets herself and you through.
>You approach Hakugyokurou. Youmu doesn't seem to be around here, either.
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> Keep going.
> Keep cautious just in case.
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>Get a good look around the terrain.
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>Get a good look around the terrain.
>The Netherworld...a lawless world filled with vicious monsters. The number of netherworlds has expanded with the rise of demons powerful enough to rule such worlds...the Overlords. Now, another world is about to fall prey to such darkness... (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Disgaea)
>You observe the netherworld. You don't see anybody, although there are plenty of cherry blossoms.
> Keep going.
> Keep cautious just in case.
>You keep going, and approach Hakugyokurou. You stay cautious, but you don't see anybody. Especially not Youmu.
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>Kneebutt Grandmaster: Is it normal for Youmu not to show up by this point?
>Proceed to Yuyuko's mansion, barring any interruptions.
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>Terapin Trainer: Walk right in like you own the place.
>Eiki: Follow.
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>Kneebutt Grandmaster: Is it normal for Youmu not to show up by this point?
>Ehh. You wouldn't know. Maybe she's gardening.
>Proceed to Yuyuko's mansion, barring any interruptions.
>Terapin Trainer: Walk right in like you own the place.
>Eiki: Follow.
>You proceed to the mansion. Reimu walks right in. You follow.
>And since members of the Saigyouji family are nameless aside from Yuyuko, you can expect to not see any.
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>Tortoise Tracker: "Hey! Yuyuko! You got guests!"
>Head further inside.
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>Tortoise Tracker: "Hey! Yuyuko! You got guests!"
>Head further inside.
>Let's hope you don't have to fight Stella (http://kol.coldfront.net/thekolwiki/index.php/Stella,_the_Turtle_Poacher) in the near future.
>You don't actually see Yuyuko, but you hear "Hm? Coming!"
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>Wait for Yuyuko to show up.
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>Wait for Yuyuko to show up.
>You hang around. Yuyuko eventually appears and says "Hi, Shikieiki and Reimu. May I ask what you are doing here?"
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>Shiki: "There's been something of a-
>Snapper Situater: "What's up with the nightmare incident? Did it get Youmu yet?"
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>Shiki: "There's been something of a-
>Snapper Situater: "What's up with the nightmare incident? Did it get Youmu yet?"
>Before you can get that out, Reimu interrupts you. How annoying.
>"Nightmare incident? I haven't heard of a nightmare incident recently."
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>Shiki: "It's been a problem recently. A couple people, myself included unfortunately, have been suffering from terrible nightmares. Strong enough to affect how one thinks when awake."
>Toad Coach: "And Youmu's probably had one. What's she up to? And are we late for brunch?"
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>Shiki: "It's been a problem recently. A couple people, myself included unfortunately, have been suffering from terrible nightmares. Strong enough to affect how one thinks when awake."
>The voice in your head says "It's just you and Reisen, but more are planned."
>"Nightmares? What are they like?"
>Toad Coach: "And Youmu's probably had one. What's she up to? And are we late for brunch?"
>"No, she's been acting pretty normal."
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>Indignation: "That is good to hear. I admit, I was a little concerned... Um, have you heard anything about being that could do such a thing?"
>Skink Trainer: "And about that brunch..."
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>Indignation: "That is good to hear. I admit, I was a little concerned... Um, have you heard anything about being that could do such a thing?"
>"I haven't heard of anyone that could do such a thing, either."
>Skink Trainer: "And about that brunch..."
>"No, you're not late for brunch. Do you want to come in?"
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>Psychopomp: "I appreciate the off-"
>Frog Director: "You know it!"
>Walk inside.
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>Psychopomp: "I appreciate the off-"
>Frog Director: "You know it!"
>You get a vague feeling of being called a psychopomp. You aren't a psychopomp.
>"Okay, then follow me."
>Walk inside.
>You walk inside. You follow Yuyuko to the dining room, but this parser is too lazy to describe it.
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>Examine Dining Room >=|
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>Examine Dining Room >=|
>You observe the dining room. There is a really long table with set utensils. Aside from you, Yuyuko, and the red-white, the room is completely empty.
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>Have a seat!
>Shiki: "Have you heard much of anything unusual, lately? Part of the reason we've come is we're fairly sure the threat isn't from Gensokyo itself."
>Tortoise Tracker: "And you're totally sure Youmu's not been funny? Not even a little bit? Even when you molest her?"
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>Have a seat!
>You have a seat. Easy.
>Shiki: "Have you heard much of anything unusual, lately? Part of the reason we've come is we're fairly sure the threat isn't from Gensokyo itself."
>"Nope, I haven't heard even a tiny bit of strangeness. At least, strangeness that isn't normal strangeness."
>Tortoise Tracker: "And you're totally sure Youmu's not been funny? Not even a little bit? Even when you molest her?"
>"What? I don't molest her! Not at all! Really! Trust me!"
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>Shiki: Give Reimu a questioning look.
>Chelonian Chaser: "C'mon, we all know it, no use hiding it. Not even a little bit funny?"
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>Shiki: Give Reimu a questioning look.
>You give Reimu a questioning look. She doesn't notice. She seems too busy interviewing/interrogating/intering (http://kol.coldfront.net/thekolwiki/index.php/Main/An_Interesting_Choice) Yuyuko.
>Chelonian Chaser: "C'mon, we all know it, no use hiding it. Not even a little bit funny?"
>"What? I don't molest Youmu at all! Never! I would never!"
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>Eiki: "Reimu, maybe this isn't the best thing-?"
>Turtle Tamer: "No no, I'm onto something here. Yuyuko, you notice how you're focusing on that and ignoring what I actually asked? That's telling the real story here. Now, about what I actually asked..."
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>Eiki: "Reimu, maybe this isn't the best thing-?"
>Turtle Tamer: "No no, I'm onto something here. Yuyuko, you notice how you're focusing on that and ignoring what I actually asked? That's telling the real story here. Now, about what I actually asked..."
>You're getting tired of being ignored.
>"I would not! I wouldn't! I-uhh..."
>She stops. Maybe she ran out of synonyms for "I would not" or "No."
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>Anti-Stella: "Ah, don't worry about it. It's probably really cute. But come on, the real question?"
>The Decider: Worry at the ends of the tablecloth a bit. We're getting nowhere.
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>Anti-Stella: "Ah, don't worry about it. It's probably really cute. But come on, the real question?"
>"Ah...uhh..."
>She breathes in, breathes out. Breath in, breath out. Breath in, breath out.
>"Okay. What were you asking, Reimu?"
>The Decider: Worry at the ends of the tablecloth a bit. We're getting nowhere.
>Not to mention that we may not get back in time until lunch break. Using Purvis time compression to shorten the time between events to cram over four thousand posts within a day of Maribel's life.
>You're getting somewhat irritated. Reimu and her goddamn antics.
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>Rider of the Elder Tortoise" "Like I was saying, you've not seen anything even a little strange out of Youmu, like, at all?"
>SCOH: "Have the ghosts said anything unusual? Or been unusual themselves?"
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>Rider of the Elder Tortoise: "Like I was saying, you've not seen anything even a little strange out of Youmu, like, at all?"
>"No, she's been acting normal. Very normal."
>SCOH: "Have the ghosts said anything unusual? Or been unusual themselves?"
>"Nope, they haven't said anything unusual at all."
(SCOH?)
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>Turtleslinger: "Huh. That's never happened before."
>Ponder beating them both up, just in case.
>Shiki: "I suppose we'll have a nice brunch, at least."
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>Turtleslinger: "Huh. That's never happened before."
>Ponder beating them both up, just in case.
>"You mean Youmu usually doesn't act normal?"
>Shiki: "I suppose we'll have a nice brunch, at least."
>"I am sorry I didn't have any info."
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Shiki: Have a nice brunch, at least!
Bane of Seal Clubbers: Carefully weigh the pros and cons of beating up Youmu and Yuyuko, just in case.
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Shiki: Have a nice brunch, at least!
>Yeah, let's try. But you are reminded that you have no food right now.
Bane of Seal Clubbers: Carefully weigh the pros and cons of beating up Youmu and Yuyuko, just in case.
>Pros: It would fulfill stage 1 of your normal "pick a direction" plan, even if they have nothing to do with the problem (or are even close).
>Cons: There's no point. But since when has that stopped you?
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Shiki: "So, things have been well here, I hope?"
Maiden of the Seven Aspects: Wait for the food to arrive.
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Shiki: "So, things have been well here, I hope?"
"Yes. Everything's been normal, and our status quo is good.
Maiden of the Seven Aspects: Wait for the food to arrive.
>You twiddle your thumbs. A servant of Yuyuko's eventually enters with the food, puts it down, look at Yuyuko as if she's weird, and walks away.
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Shiki: "Do your servants give you those kinds of looks often?"
Buffer: Dig in!
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Shiki: "Do your servants give you those kinds of looks often?"
>"No. I don't think so. I usually don't notice, but I do catch them looking at me that way occasionally."
Buffer: Dig in!
>The parser always considered Accordion Thieves better buffers.
>You dig in without looking at your food. Good stuff.
>You gain 3 adventures.
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>Eiki: Examine the meal. Dine at a polite pace.
>Shell Surfer: "Don't you ever ask 'em about it?"
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>Eiki: Examine the meal. Dine at a polite pace.
>You examine the meal. It's not much, just a bowl...of...rice.
>You dine at a polite pace.
>You gain 3 adventures.
>Shell Surfer: "Don't you ever ask 'em about it?"
>"No. I do try sometimes, but they always slip away when I try. It's the one time they won't listen to me as the ghost princess of Hakugyokurou."
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>Yeah, I didn't want to have to do this, but...bump.
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Hate when I forget about things. =[
>Maiden of the Seven Aspects: "Oh, that's easy! Give me five minutes alone with them, and they'll sing like birds."
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Hate when I forget about things. =[
>Maiden of the Seven Aspects: "Oh, that's easy! Give me five minutes alone with them, and they'll sing like birds."
>Let a thread sit for a few days, it dies when it reaches the second page.
>"Go ahead and try, Reimu. I can't guarantee it'll help, though."
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>Kyansticker: "Where is Youmu, if only out of curiosity?"
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>Kyansticker: "Where is Youmu, if only out of curiosity?"
>"Oh, she's currently gardening."
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>Kyanocite: "Alright. Have you heard of any kind of event like this happening in the past?"
>Turtlerider: Go chase down that servant.
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>Kyanocite: "Alright. Have you heard of any kind of event like this happening in the past?"
>Turtlerider: Go chase down that servant.
>Genjii detects that constant references are being made to him.
>"I think I've already answered your question. No, I haven't heard of any event like this happening in the past."
>You notice Reimu leaves the table and the room.
>As Reimu, you immediately spot the servant who came into the dining room. He didn't walk far.
>Wait, a he? THAT'S IMPOSSIBLE!
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>ChelonianChaser: "Hey! You! C'mere. Need to ask you why you was giving Yuyuko that look earlier."
>Kyanna: "My apologies. Let's chalk it up to the meal, shall we? And you have no ideas at all? I'm rather on the end of my rope."
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>Rice Demon: Curse the Yama's coincidental discovery!
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>ChelonianChaser: "Hey! You! C'mere. Need to ask you why you was giving Yuyuko that look earlier."
>Kyanna: "My apologies. Let's chalk it up to the meal, shall we? And you have no ideas at all? I'm rather on the end of my rope."
As Reimu:
>"Wait, what? What look?"
As Shikieiki:
>"No. Sorry, Shikieiki."
>Huh, should you call her Saigyoujiyuyuko now?
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>Gecko Supervisor: "Wrong answer!"
>Produce persuasion needles. Grin!
>Decider: "It's alright. But, if Youmu begins to report such dreams, try to tell us? And...be kind to her. They really can be jarring."
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>Gecko Supervisor: "Wrong answer!"
>Produce persuasion needles. Grin!
>"Okay, okay! What would you think if you served a molester?"
>Decider: "It's alright. But, if Youmu begins to report such dreams, try to tell us? And...be kind to her. They really can be jarring."
>"Mmm. Okay. Anything to help."
>Rice Demon: Curse the Yama's coincidental discovery!
>The Rice Demon gets your command, looks at you oddly, and goes back to his work. Man, it's hard being a demon in Hey Deze.
>(The Rice Demon can no longer accept commands.)
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>Newt Herder: "HA! I knew it! Does she just focus on Youmu, or is she after all of you?"
>Shinkieiki: "Would be it alright if I went to warn Youmu?"
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>Newt Herder: "HA! I knew it! Does she just focus on Youmu, or is she after all of you?"
>"It's just Youmu, but it's still a strange experience..."
>Shinkieiki: "Would be it alright if I went to warn Youmu?"
>"I can't see why not, Shikieiki. But why do you think Youmu would be more susceptible to these nightmares?"
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>Iguana Driver: "Hahaha, wow. Does Youmu like it?"
>Judgment Day: "Well, she has a strong sense of loyalty to you, and a strong devotion besides that. In essence, Reisen was targeted, and the two have a lot in common. I'm a little wary of trust Reimu's instincts, but she does have a point that she does seem a likely target."
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>Iguana Driver: "Hahaha, wow. Does Youmu like it?"
>"Of course not."
>Judgment Day: "Well, she has a strong sense of loyalty to you, and a strong devotion besides that. In essence, Reisen was targeted, and the two have a lot in common. I'm a little wary of trust Reimu's instincts, but she does have a point that she does seem a likely target."
>"Hmm. I see. Why do you think that that strong sense of loyalty would make her a likely target?"
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>Yabbadabbado: "Because it is a strong moral impetus, and it seems the enemy is focusing on those."
>Salamander Subduer: "Huh. Where is she? Think we need to talk."
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>Yabbadabbado: "Because it is a strong moral impetus, and it seems the enemy is focusing on those."
>You get the feeling of being called a strange name.
>"I see."
>The voice in the back of your head says "The enemy? That's a bit insulting."
>You get a mental image in your head: :/
>Salamander Subduer: "Huh. Where is she? Think we need to talk."
>"She's out in the garden."
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>Skink Trainer: "Ima look into this."
>To the garden!
>Two-fisted Justice: "Again, thank you for the meal, and for your time. I'll speak with Youmu for a little bit, then make my way out of here."
>To the garden!
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>Skink Trainer: "Ima look into this."
>"Ooookay. Just don't threaten me or any other servants."
>Two-fisted Justice: "Again, thank you for the meal, and for your time. I'll speak with Youmu for a little bit, then make my way out of here."
>"Okay. Good-bye, Shikieiki!"
>To the garden!
>As Reimu, you make your way to the garden easily. Wow, this garden is HUGE! How the heck does Youmu garden here? ANd more importantly, how are you supposed to find her?
>As Eiki, you attempt to make your way to the garden and get lost. Why did Hakugyokurou have to be so complex...
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>Bullfrog Overseer: "HEY! YOUMU! C'MERE A MOMENT!"
>Justrix: Try to retrace steps, while looking for a servant to ask directions from.
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>Bullfrog Overseer: "HEY! YOUMU! C'MERE A MOMENT!"
>"Coming!"
>Youmu seems to be rather far away...
>Justrix: Try to retrace steps, while looking for a servant to ask directions from.
>Fortunately, there are servants everywhere. There's one to the right of you right now. Obvious exits are North, West, East, And South, where South is the way you came.
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>Rattlesnake Chief: Head over toward Youmu. Even if she's on the speedy side, meeting in the middle allows for more privacy.
>Faxanadu: Approach a servant. "Excuse me? Could you please direct me to the garden?"
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>Rattlesnake Chief: Head over toward Youmu. Even if she's on the speedy side, meeting in the middle allows for more privacy.
>You take a few steps when Youmu appears in front of you. Wow, that girl is fast.
>"Reimu, why did you call me?"
>Faxanadu: Approach a servant. "Excuse me? Could you please direct me to the garden?"
>The servant is vaguely surprised because he doesn't serve you or know you.
>"Go ahead in that direction and turn right, and go straight. Then, go right and you'll reach the garden."
>("That direction" is West, right is North.)
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>Crocodile Lord: "Um, I was visiting, and I kinda wanted to talk to you about some things. Personalish things, you know."
>Justicar: "Thank you very much." Go that way, then turn right and go straight."
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>Crocodile Lord: "Um, I was visiting, and I kinda wanted to talk to you about some things. Personalish things, you know."
>Youmu raises an eyebrow. "Eh? Like what?"
>Justicar: "Thank you very much." Go that way, then turn right and go straight.
>"You're welcome..."
>You follow the directions given to you. Hakugyokurou is rather huge...this is going to take a while. But not too long.
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>Cobra Commander: "I'll get to the point. Yuyuko's been taking advantage of you, hasn't she? Don't worry, the others told me. I've not said a thing to her."
>Shikiside: Slow and steady wins the race.
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>Cobra Commander: "I'll get to the point. Yuyuko's been taking advantage of you, hasn't she? Don't worry, the others told me. I've not said a thing to her."
>"Why yes...yes she is."
>Shikiside: Slow and steady wins the race.
>You walk until you reach a wall, then you turn right. Ahead and to your left is the entrance to the garden.
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>"Why yes...yes she is."
>You walk until you reach a wall, then you turn right. Ahead and to your left is the entrance to the garden.
>Alligator Subjugator: "Why do you put up with it? I mean, even if she is your mistress...there's a mutual respect to be observed. I mean, I assume you don't like it..."
>Just us: Onward into the garden.
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>Alligator Subjugator: "Why do you put up with it? I mean, even if she is your mistress...there's a mutual respect to be observed. I mean, I assume you don't like it..."
>Genjii just sent in a complaint. He is not an alligator, crocodile, cobra, iguana, or salamander. Yes, i know those are the Turtle Tamer's rank titles.
>"I'd have to agree. I don't know why I put up with it. I was extremely loyal to her, but I've had a growing hatrred of her for some time..."
>Just us: Onward into the garden.
>The parser notes the pun.
>You walk into the garden and immediately notice Reimu and Youmu. They seem to be talking.
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>Genjii Garner: "Tell me about it. It'll be okay."
>Shinkieiki: Approach respectfully.
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>Genjii Garner: "Tell me about it. It'll be okay."
>"Every time she's molested me, her molestations have gotten worse. My hatred is just waiting to burst out at any moment."
>Shinkieiki: Approach respectfully.
>So you do. Youmu notices and says to Reimu "You brought the Yama? Why?"
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>Shinto of the Terrapin: "Hasn't she listened to you? Or, haven't you said anything? And I'm kinda here with her."
>Eiki: "Youmu, may I ask a seemingly unrelated question? Have you had any...particular nightmares lately? Ones that haunt you into the day?"
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>Shinto of the Terrapin: "Hasn't she listened to you? Or, haven't you said anything? And I'm kinda here with her."
>"I've said some things, but I feel as if I'm being too quiet..."
>Eiki: "Youmu, may I ask a seemingly unrelated question? Have you had any...particular nightmares lately? Ones that haunt you into the day?"
>"No, why?"
>"And nobody's told me on why the Yama is here."
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>Chelonian Curator: "Maybe you have? I mean, it was kinda the impression I had that's just how the two of you played, you know? Maybe she thinks that, too?"
>Judge Dredd: "I'm here investigating people who are plagued with a certain kind of nightmare. But let's set that aside for now."
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>Chelonian Curator: "Maybe you have? I mean, it was kinda the impression I had that's just how the two of you played, you know? Maybe she thinks that, too?"
>"Huh, I wouldn't even know if she heard me. Or if she would listen."
>Judge Dredd: "I'm here investigating people who are plagued with a certain kind of nightmare. But let's set that aside for now."
>Ran out of nicknames? I swear I've seen this one before.
>"Huh, okay. But why would you care about that?"
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>Czar of the Turtles: "Let's go talk with her, okay? We'll make damn sure she listens this time."
>Old name: "Because it is indicative of a deeper problem that a few people have been facing, myself included. Reimu felt you were a likely target."
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>Czar of the Turtles: "Let's go talk with her, okay? We'll make damn sure she listens this time."
>"Umm...okay. But I'm rather sure that she won't listen." She's rather nervous.
>Old name: "Because it is indicative of a deeper problem that a few people have been facing, myself included. Reimu felt you were a likely target."
>"Why did she think I would be a likely target? Hakurei intuition?"
>The voice in the back of your head says "Look, I can understand why Youmu being molested is a problem, but, as my pathetic excuse for Railroading (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Railroading), I wouldn't recommend it. I have...a plan."
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> Asp Master: "Oh, I have ways of getting people to listen. And yep, all intuition."
>Shiki: Pay the voice no mind.
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> Asp Master: "Oh, I have ways of getting people to listen. And yep, all intuition."
>"Mmhmm. Okay...I would be grateful if you stopped Yuyuko."
>Shiki: Pay the voice no mind.
>So you do. You hear the voice mutter "Damn people past the fourth wall." You have no idea what he means.
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>Frog Boss: "Alright, let's go."
>Head off to find Yuyuko.
>Shiki: Recall the numerous serial killers who used the voices excuse.
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>Frog Boss: "Alright, let's go."
>Head off to find Yuyuko.
>Since you are a frog boss, you have Suwako do it instead.
>You and what appears to be Youmu follow what appears to be Reimu to what appears to be a nondescript room in what appears to be a nondescript hallway in what appears to be Haugyokurou.
>What appears to be Reimu opens what appears to be a sliding door. Inside is what appears to be a nondescript bedroom. What appears to be Yuyuko is in it.
>What appears to be these sentences have what appears to be egregious use of what appears to be the phrase "what appears to be." Sorry about that.
>"Hello, Reimu, Shikieiki...Youmu? Why did you bring Youmu this time?"
>Shiki: Recall the numerous serial killers who used the voices excuse.
>Yep, there were several, and they were stupid. Well, your morals are extremely jumbled up right now.
>The voice in your head: "No, killing is still a sin. And yes, I am very much real."
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>Iguana Driver: "Hey, Yuyuko. We need to have a talk, you and I. Namely, you need to cut that shit out with Youmu."
>Shiki: Follow inside quietly. For now, let Reimu handle this. Maybe it's too soon for a lecture.
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>Wow, fast reply.
>Iguana Driver: "Hey, Yuyuko. We need to have a talk, you and I. Namely, you need to cut that shit out with Youmu."
>"Cut what out, Reimu?"
>Shiki: Follow inside quietly. For now, let Reimu handle this. Maybe it's too soon for a lecture.
>Considering your current mental state, you'd never be able to lecture anyways.
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>Toad Coach: "Youmu, care to tell her what happened? On no uncertain terms?"
>Tongue-tied: Confidence! You know Reimu's right, even if you can't work up the words to say it yourself!
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>Toad Coach: "Youmu, care to tell her what happened? On no uncertain terms?"
>"..N-n-no..." She's rather terrified.
>Tongue-tied: Confidence! You know Reimu's right, even if you can't work up the words to say it yourself!
>You silently acknowledge Reimu's correctness, with a nudge from an invisible force.
>But you still can't lecture. You're not in the mood.
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>Curiosity of Br'er Tarrypin: Give Youmu a supportive hand on her shoulder. "Don't worry. I'm here for you, and so is the Yama. Just say what happened. Yuyuko won't do anything."
>Adjudicator: Pat Youmu's other shoulder.
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>Curiosity of Br'er Tarrypin: Give Youmu a supportive hand on her shoulder. "Don't worry. I'm here for you, and so is the Yama. Just say what happened. Yuyuko won't do anything."
>"...Okay..."
>Adjudicator: Pat Youmu's other shoulder.
>So you do. You're not sure if Youmu is any more encouraged by this.
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>Leviatuga Summoner: Gentle shoulder squeeze. "You can say it. It'll start us toward making everything right."
>Shinkieiki: Wait patiently, no need to badger the half ghost, but give an encouraging smile.
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>Leviatuga Summoner: Gentle shoulder squeeze. "You can say it. It'll start us toward making everything right."
>These nicknames are getting ridiculous.
>"Okay. Yuyuko. I'd like to talk to you."
>Shinkieiki: Wait patiently, no need to badger the half ghost, but give an encouraging smile.
>You smile for the first time in a while now.
>The numbers 001100101 appear in your head.
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>Let Youmu say her piece.
>Maiden of the Halfshell: Do be ready to restrain Youmu if she flips out.
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>Let Youmu say her piece.
>"So you think you can abuse me as often as you want? Like a plaything? Well, Yuyuko, have you ever considered you are a hopeless, pathetic failure who is abusing me because nobody loves you? That you are actually abusing me to pretend that you're better than me, better than your servants, better than everybody in the Netherworld? (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HannibalLecture) Well, you are the worst person I know. You mistreat me sexually and constantly, but you don't get your comeuppance because you're Yuyuko. Well, 'Ghost Princess of Hakugyokurou,' I DON'T CARE IF YOU ARE A PRINCESS! You are a depraved, lazy woman who does nothing but lounge around all day! And you didn't even lift a finger to earn it. Your mother did with all those labor pains. You are a waste of time, money, and sperm. You're a freaking sponge, taking our resources, especially food. (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheReasonYouSuckSpeech) And guess what. You can't enforce your rules on me anymore. Not with your servants, not with your danmaku. Because I have these two swords. And with these two swords, I can do anything. Like releasing myself from your tyranny. And even if you kill me, I'll kill you first. Over and over again. Even if you're a fucking (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PrecisionFStrike) ghost. Because you're so weak, you can be killed even if you're a ghost."
>"And don't even try shutting me up. (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ShutUpHannibal) That just proves you're too scared to face the truth. The ultimate truth.
>Maiden of the Halfshell: Do be ready to restrain Youmu if she flips out.
>You are too shocked to take this command in. You can't believe that Youmu had this in her all this time...
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>Does Yomu seem more furious, or on the verge of tears following that outburst?
>What about Yuyuko?
>UnStella: If anyone tries anything violent, wave a needle at them and remind this is a nice, friendly discussion. Or else.
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>Does Youmu seem more furious, or on the verge of tears following that outburst?
>She seems a great deal more furious.
>What about Yuyuko?
>Yuyuko, however, is on the verge of tears.
>UnStella: If anyone tries anything violent, wave a needle at them and remind this is a nice, friendly discussion. Or else.
>So you do. Thankfully, enough, nobody does.
>Youmu says, "Screw this, I'm outta here. Forever. Out of Hakugyokurou, into the world. Don't come after me. I do hope you take all of this in, though. Bastard."
>The voice in the back of your head says "Whoa, man. I usually make people do this, but she did it all by herself. I'm...proud."
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Shiki: Ignore the voice. "Youmu, before you do all that... May I ask why you were here to begin with?"
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Shiki: Ignore the voice. "Youmu, before you do all that... May I ask why you were here to begin with?"
>"Why I stayed with the molestation, or how I ended up at Hakugyokurou? Or is it why I came with you?"
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>Shnikieiki: "Let's hear the answer to all three."
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>Shnikieiki: "Let's hear the answer to all three."
>"If you insist."
>"I stayed because I didn't hate Yuyuko quite that much for a long time. It took a long time to build up."
>"I ended up at Hakugyokurou because I was born into it. I guess it was bad luck on my part." Then she glances at Yuyuko and says "And yours."
>"I came with you because of course, I could settle this once and for all. I would be terrified to go on my own, but that was before the dam of hatred broke."
>"And now, I'm out of here. Find some new gardener, Yuyuko. Looks like even my "loyalty" was not forever."
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>Galapagos Grifter: "Now you're just lying, Youmu. I remember the Spring Incident and so do you."
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>Galapagos Grifter: "Now you're just lying, Youmu. I remember the Spring Incident and so do you."
>You observe that Youmu looks at Reimu oddly, then continues walking away.
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>Chelonian Criminal: "I know you aren't running away when this is half done. Get back here."
>Should Youmu not listen, it is time to make with the tried and true method of solving problems, and give her some sealing needles.
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>Chelonian Criminal: "I know you aren't running away when this is half done. Get back here."
>Should Youmu not listen, it is time to make with the tried and true method of solving problems, and give her some sealing needles.
>Chelonian Criminal? That makes no sense.
>"I believe we're done here."
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>Armpits: Aggress.
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>Armpits: Aggress.
>Reimu pulls out some needles and throws them at Youmu!
>Youmu dodges, then says "The time for negotiations has long since ended! I always wanted to say that.)
>She puts together the end of her swords, then slashes the air several times. Several beams come out of the swords and come for Reimu. (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SwordBeam) After doing so, she makes a run for it!
>BGM: Run!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c99oz78B-bs)
>(It's hard to have Eiki observe the effects in second person without having it look like third person...)
>What are you going to do now?
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> Reimu: GIVE CHASE.
> Eiki: Check on Yuyuko. Then wonder what to do.
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>Unwisdom of the Elder Tortoise: Dodge, chase! "Now I'm grinding your face in the dirt for that one!"
>Shiki: Give Yuyuko a hug.
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> Reimu: GIVE CHASE.
>Unwisdom of the Elder Tortoise: Dodge, chase! "Now I'm grinding your face in the dirt for that one!"
>As Reimu, you graze the...not-danmaku. Wait, this isn't danmaku, but actual sword beams?
>"Really."
>Establishing new combat system. Would you like to attack with physical attacks, magic attacks, defend, inflict status ailments, bestow status buffs, or heal?
> Eiki: Check on Yuyuko. Then wonder what to do.
>Shiki: Give Yuyuko a hug.
>She's crying her face out. You wonder what to do, and decide to give her a hug. You feel as if enough of these have been given in text adventures.
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>ReiRei: Give her a physical attack in the way of needles!
Eiki: "It'll be alright. Don't worry..."
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>ReiRei: Give her a physical attack in the way of needles!
>Your Paradigm is now Commando.
>You attack with your needles. It hits! You don't see any wounds though, just a number. "103."
>Youmu retaliates by shooting some generic arrowhead danmaku.
>Eiki: "It'll be alright. Don't worry..."
>She says nothing, but only sobs some more.
>The voice in your head mutters "RPG elements. In Gensokyo. Ah well, the parser (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BreakingTheFourthWall) does whatever he's familiar with."
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>MuMu: Dodge them bullets, make with more needling!
>Shiki: "Just let it all out..."
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>MuMu: Dodge them bullets, make with more needling!
>You graze the bullets. How trivial.
>You attack with the needles. More strange, out-of-thin-air numbers appears, this time "115."
>Some words appear over Youmu's head: "Guilt"
>At that time, Youmu slashes air, this time creating a hole around you. It looks like a hole in the fabric of reality (or some other crap like that) but it isn't. Something tells you this hole is Not Good?. And presumably, that doesn't mean she's feeling guilt right now.
>Shiki: "Just let it all out..."
>"I...*sob*...already...*sob*...am. I...*cries* can't believe...*cries*...how right she was."
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> Judy: Rub Yuyuko's back to show support.
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> Judy: Rub Yuyuko's back to show support.
>You rub Yuyuko's back, She doesn't seem any more calm.
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>Tortoise Tabulator: Get away from that hole! Then make with some needles to Youmu's sword arm.
>Sheik: "I think Reimu's right. She's...not thinking properly."
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>Tortoise Tabulator: Get away from that hole! Then make with some needles to Youmu's sword arm.
>You run the hell away from the hole. The hole explodes!
>Youmu runs even farther, this time turning left. She shoots some boring old grazable danmaku around the corner.
>Sheik: "I think Reimu's right. She's...not thinking properly."
>"...You..*cries*...think so?"
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>The Decider: "If nothing else, she's been blinded by her anger."
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>Miss Hat: "Reimu mentioned the spring incident, right? I think she has a point. Would Youmu have done all that if she hated you like she said?"
>ChelonianCalibrator: "I'm about to get upset, you know!" Dodge them danmaku, give youmu a taste of the ying-yang orbs
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>The Decider: "If nothing else, she's been blinded by her anger."
>"Y-you...*sob*...think so?"
>Miss Hat: "Reimu mentioned the spring incident, right? I think she has a point. Would Youmu have done all that if she hated you like she said?"
>"Th-that was before I started...mistreating her..."
>Chelonian Calibrator: "I'm about to get upset, you know!" Dodge them danmaku, give Youmu a taste of the ying-yang orbs.
>You graze the danmaku. You don't see Youmu past the corner, so you bounce the yin-yang orbs off the corner, and the numbers "128" appear where Youmu roughly is.
>"Why am I humoring you? How could I forget I had super speed?"
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>Galapagos Gangster: "You like humor? You want something funny? Okay, how about-"
>Drop a spellcard on her. Fantasy Seal if available.
>Night Court: "Why did you do it, anyways? I mean, wasn't it obvious if she didn't like it?"
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>Galapagos Gangster: "You like humor? You want something funny? Okay, how about-"
>"Miss Hakurei, you are a joke!"
>You hear whoosh, and after that, you hear no sign of Youmu. You poke around the corner, and you don't see her anymore.
>Drop a spellcard on her. Fantasy Seal if available.
>Too late!
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>Night Court: "Why did you do it, anyways? I mean, wasn't it obvious if she didn't like it?"
>"N-no...no it wasn't. A-and...*sob*...even if I did, I...wold never had...*cries*...known it would.. come to this."
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>Turtle Taker: Head down the direction past that corner. "Keep running Youmu! It's only gonna make it more humiliating when I beat the piss out of you!"
>Judge Stone: Let Yuyuko pour it out.
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>Turtle Taker: Head down the direction past that corner. "Keep running Youmu! It's only gonna make it more humiliating when I beat the piss out of you!"
>There is no response.
>Judge Stone: Let Yuyuko pour it out.
>"Even...*sob*...if Y-Youmu...was ac...thing out of anger...*sob*...she g-got everything...about m-me...*cries*...exactly right."
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ReiRei: Keep going, looking for signs of Youmu.
Shiki: "How was she right?"
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ReiRei: Keep going, looking for signs of Youmu.
>You walk ahead. Still no sign of Youmu. Obvious exits are South, East, and West, where East is the way you came.
Shiki: "How was she right?"
>"Everything. About me being a useless, depraved, lazy, pathetic, failure of a princess that abuses her position, doesn't give back, and is unloved."
>You note the lack of "*cries*", "*sobs*", and "...."s between words. She is still crying though.
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>MuMu: Keep a wary eye for ambushes or other ghosts. Go east if nothing presents itself.
>Shiki: How connected is Hakugyokurou to our own work? Do we get reports and updates on it? If so, what is said about it?
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>MuMu: Keep a wary eye for ambushes or other ghosts. Go east if nothing presents itself.
>No ambushes, no ghosts, nada.
>You head back, turning around the corner and thus heading north.
>Shiki: How connected is Hakugyokurou to our own work? Do we get reports and updates on it? If so, what is said about it?
>Well, you send souls to the Netherworld, which are then managed by Hakugyokurou. Specifically, you appointed Yuyuko to do so. (http://touhou.wikia.com/wiki/Perfect_Memento:_Yuyuko_Saigyouji)
>You do get reports and updates on it, but you don't think that anything important has happened in the past several years. Except that ghostly emigration project you did.
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>ReiRei: Linger near the corner a bit; listen for Youmu.
>Shiki: "She's wrong. I've not gotten a single bad report about you. You are not a failure."
>Objective facts based on evidence, surely we can say these without too much doubt.
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>ReiRei: Linger near the corner a bit; listen for Youmu.
>You linger. You don't see, hear, smell, touch, or taste Youmu. Maybe she escaped with her super speed.
>Shiki: "She's wrong. I've not gotten a single bad report about you. You are not a failure."
>Objective facts based on evidence, surely we can say these without too much doubt.
>"Y-y-you think so...? *brr!*"
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>ReiRei: Mark Youmu down for an asskickin', mental calculate the interest rate.
>Shiki: "I know so. If you were a failure, you would be replaced."
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> Heaven Hell Hammer: wonder what a "bbr" is. Ponder if Komachi would be able to ferry Yuyuko over Higan, if Yuyuko went their. "At very minimum, I have not gotten any reports suggesting that your not doing your job, which tells me your not a failure at your job."
> Meimu Slayer: head back towards Yuyuko, be ready to use Fantasy Seal or Fantasy Heaven.
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>ReiRei: Mark Youmu down for an asskickin', mental calculate the interest rate.
>Youmu is now a target. Quest added. For Reimu.
> Meimu Slayer: head back towards Yuyuko, be ready to use Fantasy Seal or Fantasy Heaven.
>You head back towards Yuyuko. Looks like Shikieiki's been busy consoling Yuyuko.
>Shiki: "I know so. If you were a failure, you would be replaced."
"At very minimum, I have not gotten any reports suggesting that your not doing your job, which tells me your not a failure at your job."
>"T-t-thanks...Shikieiki."
> Heaven Hell Hammer: wonder what a "bbr" is.
>"bbr" has now been replaced with "brr". And it was a Shout Out to this. (http://kol.coldfront.net/thekolwiki/index.php/B-b-brr!)
>What "bbr"? It looked like she was chilly. As strange as that is.
Ponder if Komachi would be able to ferry Yuyuko over Higan, if Yuyuko went their.
>You consider this. Yuyuko is a ghost, albeit a ghost that's already in the netherworld, so you think she could cross over.
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>Judgment Day: "So, chin up, Yuyuko. Youmu wasn't right about everything, and I get the feeling she doesn't really mean it all. But, when the time is right, you do need to apologize to her."
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>Judgment Day: "So, chin up, Yuyuko. Youmu wasn't right about everything, and I get the feeling she doesn't really mean it all. But, when the time is right, you do need to apologize to her."
>She's calming down.
>"But of course, s-she wasn't wrong...about everything."
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> The hammer of Loving Judgement: "Yuyuko, if you think Youmu was telling the truth about you, then the best thing to do, may in fact be to try and change so those things are wrong, or at least, less right."
> Ask the voice, mentally "You have caused me to doubt if I can Judge properly, is that what you wished to happen? Or do you wish for something else from me?"
> Anti-Meimu: consider which is closer, Youkai Mountain, the Underground City/Palace of Earth Spirits or the SDM.
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>Don't ask the voice anything. That'll just give it ideas. If it wants to talk it can show up in person like a civilized being >=[
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>Don't ask the voice anything. That'll just give it ideas. If it wants to talk it can show up in person like a civilized being >=[
> Ok, ignore asking the voice anything then.
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> The hammer of Loving Judgement: "Yuyuko, if you think Youmu was telling the truth about you, then the best thing to do, may in fact be to try and change so those things are wrong, or at least, less right."
>"Hmm...okay! But what do you think I should work on first?"
> Ask the voice, mentally "You have caused me to doubt if I can Judge properly, is that what you wished to happen? Or do you wish for something else from me?"
>"Huh, first time you talked to me. Yes, that's exactly what I wanted to happen. But I also wanted for you to realize that there is a better set of morals out there than what you had before these nightmares. And I want you to adopt that set of morals."
>"But if I told you too much, it would be sorta like godmodding. I won't tell you everything."
> Anti-Meimu: consider which is closer, Youkai Mountain, the Underground City/Palace of Earth Spirits or the SDM.
>The Scarlet Devil Mansion is pretty far, but it's closer than Youkai Mountain or the Underground entrance.
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> Hammer Time: "That, I can not really say, but if you do succeed in this, then I feel Youmu may be willing to say sorry about all that, and maybe even return here."
> Hakurei Ass-kicker: Which would be closer, Human Village or the SDM?
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> Hammer Time: "That, I can not really say, but if you do succeed in this, then I feel Youmu may be willing to say sorry about all that, and maybe even return here."
>"Well...maybe I should come with you? I should do more than just managing ghosts and flower viewing."
> Hakurei Ass-kicker: Which would be closer, Human Village or the SDM?
>Human Village.
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>Kyansticker: "Alright, that'll be fine."
>ReiRei: Try to intuit where Youmu might have ran off to. No one uses our efforts at reconciliation to spite. No one.
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>Kyansticker: "Alright, that'll be fine."
>"That's good!"
>Yuyuko joins your party.
>ReiRei: Try to intuit where Youmu might have ran off to. No one uses our efforts at reconciliation to spite. No one.
>You use your intuition. It's highly probable that Youmu is now wandering Gensokyo.
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>Kyanadian: "I suppose there's not much reason to linger here."
>ReiRei: Head back to the rest, vowing that this slight shall not go unpunished.
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>Kyanadian: "I suppose there's not much reason to linger here."
>"Yes, but...where should we head to right now?"
>ReiRei: Head back to the rest, vowing that this slight shall not go unpunished.
>This parser is not familiar with this usage of the word "rest."
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>Hatlegs: "Probably find out where Reimu ran off to. Especially if she managed to catch Youmu, which wouldn't surprise me much."
>Mumu: Overcome dyslexia.
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>Hatlegs: "Probably find out where Reimu ran off to. Especially if she managed to catch Youmu, which wouldn't surprise me much."
>You start to say this, but you notice that Reimu's at the door. Without Youmu.
>Mumu: Overcome dyslexia.
>Dyslexia? What dyslexia?
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>Grass Fetish Target: "Oh..."
>Mumu: "She ran off. But she'll get hers. Oh yes. I am not about to have my attempts to start a nice discussion be turned into throwing a fit and running before getting called out on it."
>Grass Fetish Target: Marvel that the victim has become the bad guy in Reimu's eyes.
>_
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You're habitually adding the ">_" at the end of your post.
>Grass Fetish Target: "Oh..."
>Mumu: "She ran off. But she'll get hers. Oh yes. I am not about to have my attempts to start a nice discussion be turned into throwing a fit and running before getting called out on it."
>Yuyuko says "That's a shame. I wish I could've apologized at the very least."
>Grass Fetish Target: Marvel that the victim has become the bad guy in Reimu's eyes.
>Now that's amusing.
>Also, when two characters, one of them being the party leader, in your party converse, all party members except Eiki (or the designated party leader) cannot accept commands.
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>Soulsteel Guitarist: "Yuyuko, do you have any idea where Youmu might have gone?"
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>Soulsteel Guitarist: "Yuyuko, do you have any idea where Youmu might have gone?"
>"I honestly don't know where she could've gone. She doesn't have any ties to anything but Hakugyokurou."
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>Miss Hat: "Well, I expect we'll hear about her somewhere. Let's try somewhere else?"
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>Miss Hat: "Well, I expect we'll hear about her somewhere. Let's try somewhere else?"
>"Hmm...Where do you think we should go now?"
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>Judgementus: "I'm afraid the only good lead I have on this would be Reisen and Eintei... unless you think it would be a better idea to follow Reimu's intuitions?"
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> Reimu Hakuslay: "Yuyuko, where do you get supplies, like food, from? Human Village?"
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>Judgementus: "I'm afraid the only good lead I have on this would be Reisen and Eintei... unless you think it would be a better idea to follow Reimu's intuitions?"
>"Why would you say Eientei? I know that Reisen is affected and all, but still..."
> Reimu Hakuslay: "Yuyuko, where do you get supplies, like food, from? Human Village?"
>"Why do you ask?"
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>Salamander Subduer: "'cause Youmu might have gone there since it's more familiar to her. And I think we need to speak with her some more."
>Dredd: "Reisen is afflicted, yes. But there might be some hint about the how and why from those that watched it reach the point it has."
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>Dredd: "Reisen is afflicted, yes. But there might be some hint about the how and why from those that watched it reach the point it has."
>"I see."
>The voice in the back of your head says "You know, the nightmares Reisen had weren't nearly as bad as yours. Otherwise she'd be a wreck."
>Salamander Subduer: "'cause Youmu might have gone there since it's more familiar to her. And I think we need to speak with her some more."
>"Youmu never picks up supplies for Hakugyokurou. Other servants do. Unless you're using some other logic in this?"
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>Genji Grappler: "Well damnit."
>Kyanma: "Where has she visited outside of Hakugyokurou, then?"
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>Genji Grappler: "Well damnit."
>"Sorry."
>Kyanma: "Where has she visited outside of Hakugyokurou, then?"
>"I can't recall her going anywhere except Eientei with me during the moon incident."
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>"But what about PoFV, IaMP, and SWR?"
>Matama Miko: "I swear she showed up at the shrine sometime back when Suika was being a pain (http://touhou.wikia.com/wiki/Immaterial_and_Missing_Power:_Youmu%27s_Scenario)."
>Yamada: And hasn't she wandered into Higan once (http://touhou.wikia.com/wiki/Phantasmagoria_of_Flower_View:_Youmu%27s_Scenario), too?
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>That was because this parser forgot about those scenarios.
>"But what about PoFV, IaMP, and SWR?"
>"What? You've played the games of an Outside World spy?"
>Matama Miko: "I swear she showed up at the shrine sometime back when Suika was being a pain (http://touhou.wikia.com/wiki/Immaterial_and_Missing_Power:_Youmu%27s_Scenario)."
>Yamada: And hasn't she wandered into Higan once (http://touhou.wikia.com/wiki/Phantasmagoria_of_Flower_View:_Youmu%27s_Scenario), too?
>"I forgot about those times...maybe senility is setting in."
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>Not Judy: "I suppose it might be best to ask where else she's been seen before while heading to Eintei."
>Reptile Rightist: "Yes. Ask."
>Legs: "Do either of you know the way there well?"
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>Not Judy: "I suppose it might be best to ask where else she's been seen before while heading to Eintei."
>Reptile Rightist: "Yes. Ask."
>Legs: "Do either of you know the way there well?"
>Reimu says "It's in the bamboo forest, obviously. Where in the bamboo forest...very hard to say."
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>Kyanma: "Hmm... that could be inconvenient. Do you know anyone that might know the way better? ... aside from Reisen herself, perhaps..."
>Consider the wisdom of dragging Gunbunny back and seeing what happens.
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>Kyanma: "Hmm... that could be inconvenient. Do you know anyone that might know the way better? ... aside from Reisen herself, perhaps..."
>Reimu: "Nope, I don't know. We'll have to go with Reisen, if she's cooperative."
>Consider the wisdom of dragging Gunbunny back and seeing what happens.
>Drag her back to where?
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ReiRei: "I bet I know who's about to blow up next. The gate guard at Scarlet Devil Mansion."
Yamada: "Would that make it a good idea to visit, or a poor one?"
ReiRei: "I'll tell you one thing, she won't run off as fast..."
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>Back to Eintei, more specifically.
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ReiRei: "I bet I know who's about to blow up next. The gate guard at Scarlet Devil Mansion."
Yamada: "Would that make it a good idea to visit, or a poor one?"
ReiRei: "I'll tell you one thing, she won't run off as fast..."
>Yuyuko: "And if things go similarly over there, bad things may happen."
>Back to Eintei, more specifically.
>Well, you don't know how badly things would go, but if Eirin reacted as Reisen said, then it wouldn't be so bad.
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>Armadillo Aggressor: "And?"
>Would the SDM be on the way to Eintei?
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>Armadillo Aggressor: "And?"
>"Who knows?"
>Would the SDM be on the way to Eintei?
>You'd have to go straight to the SDM, then turn around and head to Eientei.
>The SDM is close to the Human Village, though. With luck you can ask Reisen.
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>Head back to the human village, perhaps Reisen is around and it's midway to many places.
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>Head back to the human village, perhaps Reisen is around and it's midway to many places.
>You head out of Hakugyokurou, out of the Netherworld, and over to the Human Village. Looks like Reisen is still around.
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>Approach Reisen!
>Yamada: "How are things?"
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>Approach Reisen!
>Yamada: "How are things?"
>"Hello. Everything's fine."
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> Bust-hime "Have you seen Youmu anywhere? She got rather upset and left me."
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> Bust-hime "Have you seen Youmu anywhere? She got rather upset and left me."
>"Huh. You had it coming. And, no, I haven't seen her."
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> Ghost Girl "Well, if you see her, could you tell me? I-I wish to apologize to her, once I have started to fix what I have ruined."
> Hakupray: Ponder, of places we haven't been to, what are groups that have someone in a servent-like position.
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> Ghost Girl "Well, if you see her, could you tell me? I-I wish to apologize to her, once I have started to fix what I have ruined."
>Reisen smiles in a suspicious manner.
>"Okay, Yuyuko. Did one of those things you ruined include thinking morals were those tasty little bits they hand out at parties?"
> Hakupray: Ponder, of places we haven't been to, what are groups that have someone in a servent-like position.
>The Scarlet Devil Mansion and the Yakumos come to mind, but that's all you're sure of.
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ReiRei: Produce needles! "We got enough of that from Youmu, thank you very much."
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ReiRei: Produce needles! "We got enough of that from Youmu, thank you very much."
>"Calm down, Reimu. I'm not trying to be hostile here. Unless you want me to?"
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>Mumu: "I'm just saying, we've done the who dressing down Yuyuko thing already. Went way too far, came off as ingenious, so on."
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>Mumu: "I'm just saying, we've done the who dressing down Yuyuko thing already. Went way too far, came off as ingenious, so on."
>"Okay, I'll stop the comments."
>"You want to hear something interesting?"
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>Yamada: "Please."
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>Yamada: "Please."
>"Well, some fairies came and alerted me to a fairy army that plans to invade the Scarlet Devil Mansion. Apparently, the fairies that told me came from an opposing fairy army. I still can't wrap my head around the idea of a fairy army, seeing as most fairies are chaotic beings."
>(This quest mostly takes place at the same continuity as Maribel Quest. Every change amd difference can be blamed on whoever's causing the nightmares.)
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>Reptile Repressor: "Oh for fuck's sake."
>Kyanstik: Just how utterly bizarre is this?
>The Hunger: What do we even know of fairies? We deal with ghosts! If little, ask.
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> Hakuday :"Fairy Armies... jeez... and I beat Yukari would laugh so hard at this. Hell, Ran or Chen may have had one of these weird dreams. So far it's been to people in a servent sorta spot. Cept you Siki, unless you count as a Sevent of Justice."
> Legs of Justice: Could we have been thought of a servent of Justice?
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>Reptile Repressor: "Oh for fuck's sake."
>"Yep."
>Kyanstik: Just how utterly bizarre is this?
>Fairies have no structure or order, so a fairy army would be nearly impossible, if it was possible. The fact that two armies exist is Beyond the Impossible. (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BeyondTheImpossible)
>The Hunger: What do we even know of fairies? We deal with ghosts! If little, ask.
>You know enough about fairies to know that this is unusual.
> Hakuday :"Fairy Armies... jeez... and I beat Yukari would laugh so hard at this. Hell, Ran or Chen may have had one of these weird dreams. So far it's been to people in a servent sorta spot. Cept you Siki, unless you count as a Sevent of Justice."
>Reisen: "Strange way to change the topic there..."
> Legs of Justice: Could we have been thought of a servent of Justice?
>What the hell is a servent?
>You'd probably had thought you were justice.
>The voice in the back of your head says "Justice doesn't abuse you. And trust me, being a servant doesn't matter."
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>Reptile Rider: "You know, knocking around some faeries sounds awful fun right about now..."
>Grass Fetish Focus: "Do you know anything else about this faerie army? Who did you hear this from?"
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>Reptile Rider: "You know, knocking around some faeries sounds awful fun right about now..."
>"I'd sure like a fight right now. The fairies like me too much though."
>Grass Fetish Focus: "Do you know anything else about this faerie army? Who did you hear this from?"
>"As I said, I heard it from two fairies from an opposing fairy army. No idea why there would be an opposing army, though."
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>Frog Frisker: "Any hints of where these armies might be camping out?"
>Undead Breasts: Do fairies taste good?
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>Frog Frisker: "Any hints of where these armies might be camping out?"
>"They didn't tell me where their base was, and they said they didn't know where the other's place of operation was."
>Undead Breasts: Do fairies taste good?
>EDIT: Forgot to do this one before.
>You don't know what they taste like.
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>Chelonean Starmaiden: "Great. Well, at least we know where they WILL be..."
>Photosynthesis Pimp: "Do you have any idea what could have caused the fairies to assemble like that? Or who? Do the people at the Mansion know?"
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>Chelonean Starmaiden: "Great. Well, at least we know where they WILL be..."
>"Oh yeah, the fairies told me that they'll be bringing their army to defend the SDM just because of rivalry."
>Photosynthesis Pimp: "Do you have any idea what could have caused the fairies to assemble like that? Or who? Do the people at the Mansion know?"
>"I don't know who or what could have caused the fairies to gather. I know that Daiyousei is generally seen as a fairy leader, but I don't know if she's involved."
>"And no, the people at the SDM don't know. At least, I think they don't know."
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>Yamada: "I'm not sure one fairy army arriving would reassure them about a second being around..."
>Toad Trainer: "Awesome! Let's bust some heads!"
>Legs: "Or at least find out what's going on. This is extremely unusual."
>Oppai Ghost: Wonder if Youmu's there. Did she mention visiting (http://touhou.wikia.com/wiki/Immaterial_and_Missing_Power:_Youmu%27s_Scenario) there before?
>Posse: Unless Gunbunny speaks up further, head for the mansion.
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>Yamada: "I'm not sure one fairy army arriving would reassure them about a second being around..."
>"Yep. But as I said, it's only out of rivalry."
>Oppai Ghost: Wonder if Youmu's there. Did she mention visiting (http://touhou.wikia.com/wiki/Immaterial_and_Missing_Power:_Youmu%27s_Scenario) there before?
>She did tell you about that, but there'd be no reason for her to go there.
>Toad Trainer: "Awesome! Let's bust some heads!"
>Legs: "Or at least find out what's going on. This is extremely unusual."
>Posse: Unless Gunbunny speaks up further, head for the mansion.
>"Why'd you be going to the mansion? The fairies won't invade until the afternoon."
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> Hakuslay: What's closer again? SDM, or Yukari's house?
> Judge of long names: Ponder what Reimu is pondering so often...
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>Koopa Koordinator: "Are you pondering what I'm pondering?"
>Death's Breast: "I think so, Brain, but where are we going to get that many flying attack porcupines?"
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> Hakuslay: What's closer again? SDM, or Yukari's house?
>SDM is almost right next to the Human Village, your current location.
> Judge of long names: Ponder what Reimu is pondering so often...
>Maybe she's using her intuition to figure out this problem...
>You feel that you are being accused of having a long name. Your real name is Eiki Shiki (western order)...
>Koopa Koordinator: "Are you pondering what I'm pondering?"
>Death's Breast: "I think so, Brain, but where are we going to get that many flying attack porcupines?"
>The voice in the back of your head says "Ooh, I like talking like this! Crossed-out text is fun!"
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> Raymoo: "Eh, lets check out Yakumo. Maybe Ran or Yukari have been getting any of this. Last thing I need is Ran being different, it'll probly set off Yukari and Makai hath no fury like a Yukari pissed off."
> Sheikieeki: Ponder what we should do past mindless wandering... and hope the voice will chime in with something helpful.
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>Grasslegs: Never listen to the voice in your head. Remember the guy who kept saying his neighbor's dog told him to kill people? Don't be like that guy.
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> Raymoo: "Eh, lets check out Yakumo. Maybe Ran or Yukari have been getting any of this. Last thing I need is Ran being different, it'll probly set off Yukari and Makai hath no fury like a Yukari pissed off."
>Reisen: "Go ahead then, Reimu. I'll just stay here, veeery far away."
> Sheikieeki: Ponder what we should do past mindless wandering... and hope the voice will chime in with something helpful.
>Grasslegs: Never listen to the voice in your head. Remember the guy who kept saying his neighbor's dog told him to kill people? Don't be like that guy.
>You were not mindlessly wandering, you were mindfully wandering. Well, as far as you trust Reimu's intuition anyways.
>You consider that the voice might be helpful, but promptly decide that that's not a good idea.
>The voice says "I'm going to ignore that and say that the fireworks'll start at the end of the day, so you should wander Gensokyo until then. And no, I'm not going to tell you to do insane things."
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>Photosynthesizer: Insane by YOUR standards, perhaps.
>Legs: "Actually, we were also considering visiting Eintei to talk with Eirin about what happened in your case."
>Serpent Strangulator: "Not my idea."
>Kyanstick: "Yes, actual talk."
>Armpits: Grumble.
>Yamanator: "Would you be willing to tell us how to get there? I've never visited before."
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>Photosynthesizer: Insane by YOUR standards, perhaps.
>"Hey, I'm going by your standards here."
>Legs: "Actually, we were also considering visiting Eintei to talk with Eirin about what happened in your case."
>"Huh, so you were?"
>Serpent Strangulator: "Not my idea."
>Kyanstick: "Yes, actual talk."
>Armpits: Grumble.
>"Heh, you're implying that Reimu would...do something else?"
>Yamanator: "Would you be willing to tell us how to get there? I've never visited before."
>"Well, I'd have to take you there myself, but I still have to maintain the shop until....an hour or so."
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> Eiki: "Any other ways we could get their? Reimu? Yuyuko?"
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> Eiki: "Any other ways we could get their? Reimu? Yuyuko?"
> Reimu: "I was too busy dodging danmaku to think about what direction I was going."
> Yuyuko: "Same here."
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>Kyanma: "That sounds fair, then. There's a few other things we could investigate in the meantime. Thank you, Reisen. I can't promise to be punctual, so if we take more than an hour, where will you be later today?"
>Gila Mobster: "'specially if those damn fairies get in the way..."
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> Raymoo: "If we get lucky and go the right way and such, we might find that Immortal, Fujiwara or Mokou or whatever. She might be able to lead us."
> Judge of Black and White: Do we know of anyone by that name?
> Ghost Girl: Did we ever get to eat a dragon those years ago? When the moon was weird?
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> Raymoo: "If we get lucky and go the right way and such, we might find that Immortal, Fujiwara or Mokou or whatever. She might be able to lead us."
> Reisen nods and says "Hmm, her. Well, are you sure you can persuade her to cooperate?"
> Judge of Black and White: Do we know of anyone by that name?
> No. No you don't.
> Ghost Girl: Did we ever get to eat a dragon those years ago? When the moon was weird?
> No, because dragons haven't been around for a century and a few years.
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>Kyanma: "That sounds fair, then. There's a few other things we could investigate in the meantime. Thank you, Reisen. I can't promise to be punctual, so if we take more than an hour, where will you be later today?"
>Gila Mobster: "'specially if those damn fairies get in the way..."
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Missed one? My bad.
>Kyanma: "That sounds fair, then. There's a few other things we could investigate in the meantime. Thank you, Reisen. I can't promise to be punctual, so if we take more than an hour, where will you be later today?"
>"I'll be wandering Gensokyo, looking for one of the two fairy armies. And hopefully get into some good fights, if anyone's feeling combative."
>Gila Mobster: "'specially if those damn fairies get in the way..."
>"I don't think they'll get in your way. And you can do something about that, anyhow."
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Emergency bump. Gah, 5 days.
>You realize time has been frozen for a few days.
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>Head on down to the SDM.
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>Head on down to the SDM.
>So you do. No fairies bother you, and you are currently a few feet away from the gate. Meiling doesn't have seemed to have noticed you. Yet.
>Meiling seems to be wearing a few bandages on her forehead.
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>Turtle Taker: "The hell happened to you, Big Green?"
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>Turtle Taker: "The hell happened to you, Big Green?"
>"Hey, red-white. Sakuya's been getting into the habit of stabbing me into the face for some reason."
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>Is this normal?
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>Is this normal?
>Nope. Not at all.
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>Soulsteel Guitarist: "Do you have any idea why?"
>Oppai Yosei: "Um, I don't suppose Youmu stopped by, by any chance?"
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>Tortuga Tamer: "You don't seem very bothered by it, either."
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>Soulsteel Guitarist: "Do you have any idea why?"
>"If only I did. I haven't been pissing Sakuya off lately, but sometimes I doze off...which is unusual for me, too."
>Oppai Yosei: "Um, I don't suppose Youmu stopped by, by any chance?"
>"No, why?"
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>Yuyu Co.: "We... had a bit of a fight. I know she's been here before, even if I have no idea where she might have run off to. I want to talk with her."
>Yamada: "I suppose that may explain her temper, at least. Are you alright?"
>Armpits: "Yeah, you don't seem TOO hurt for getting stabbed in the face."
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>Yuyu Co.: "We... had a bit of a fight. I know she's been here before, even if I have no idea where she might have run off to. I want to talk with her."
>"Oh yeah, that time. What was the fight about?"
>Yamada: "I suppose that may explain her temper, at least. Are you alright?"
>"I think being disco face-stabbed is too much. And I'm fine enough."
>Armpits: "Yeah, you don't seem TOO hurt for getting stabbed in the face."
>"I expected worse. Much worse."
>"...Wait, why is the Yama here?"
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>Photosynthesizer: "I am outside of Higan in order to investigate some rather unsettling nightmares I've been having."
>Serpent Strangler: "And as for why we're here, supposedly some fairy armies are planning to show up here soon and I want to know what the hell is going on."
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>Photosynthesizer: "I am outside of Higan in order to investigate some rather unsettling nightmares I've been having."
>"Must've been some interesting nightmares."
>Serpent Strangler: "And as for why we're here, supposedly some fairy armies are planning to show up here soon and I want to know what the hell is going on."
>Unfortunately, this parser does not remember if, by this time (right before lunch, in quest), if Maribel had visited the mansion and warned the SDM about the fairy invasion. I will have to assume that Maribel didn't warn them yet, but that process will consist of making an ass out of me. And presumably, you.
>Meiling simulates a spit take, which would have worked if she was drinking anything. "Wait, WHAT?!"
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>Oh do NOT tempt me to provoke intentional time paradoxes
>Leggings: "It's exceptionally strange. The thought of one fairy army is bizarre enough, let alone two of them."
>Armpits: "I don't suppose you'd have any idea why they'd be interested in the mansion, in particular?"
>Breasticles: Contemplate Meiling's flavor.
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>Leggings: "It's exceptionally strange. The thought of one fairy army is bizarre enough, let alone two of them."
>"Agreed. As I recall, fairies are incapable of organization."
>Armpits: "I don't suppose you'd have any idea why they'd be interested in the mansion, in particular?"
>"I wouldn't know."
>Breasticles: Contemplate Meiling's flavor.
>Would taste like a....youkai. Why would you care, anyways? You're not so insane as to be an extreme omnivore.
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> Judge Eeke: "May we enter? I would like to speak with Sakuya and possibly Miss Scarlet."
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> Judge Eeke: "May we enter? I would like to speak with Sakuya and possibly Miss Scarlet."
> "Hmm...why?"
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>Red-White: "'cause THEY might have some idea what the hell's going on."
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Yamada: "That, and the nightmares I've been dealing with have affected more then just me, maybe they might know something. I would be thankful to them if they ended up helping."
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>Red-White: "'cause THEY might have some idea what the hell's going on."
Yamada: "That, and the nightmares I've been dealing with have affected more then just me, maybe they might know something. I would be thankful to them if they ended up helping."
>"I don't see why or how they would know anything..."
>She walks a short way into the mansion, shouts "Hey! We have visitors! If you're a maid, would you mind telling Sakuya that?!"
>She walks back out and says "Well, I'd rather not walk in more deeply, since intruders may come. Now all we have to do is wait."
>"Also, are you expecting some kind of philanthropic act on Patchouli's part? Because she's getting a bit tired of that."
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> Eiki: "Oh, I don't plan on anything like that."
> Hakurei: "If anything, it would be help with money that I would want. But I can wait. Besides, you know how good she is with magic and how much info she has access to, it's no wonder people would want her aid."
> Yuyu-chan: Think back, what were some of Youmu's complaints about us? Lazy...
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> Eiki: "Oh, I don't plan on anything like that."
> Hakurei: "If anything, it would be help with money that I would want. But I can wait. Besides, you know how good she is with magic and how much info she has access to, it's no wonder people would want her aid."
>"Okay then."
>As Reimu, you feel a headache. That headache reminds you of how nobody gives you donations. And it's trying to make you care about it, too.
> Yuyu-chan: Think back, what were some of Youmu's complaints about us? Lazy...
>Let's see...she said you were a useless failure, a sponge, and often abuse your high position to get anything you want (like molesting her). And maybe she said that nobody really loves you.
>After a while, Sakuya walks out of the mansion and says "Why are you here? One of the fairy maids alerted me to your presence."
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> Sikieiki: "Well, I wish to speak with you or Lady Scarlet about something important. It isn't a lecture or anything like that either."
To the other voices: I honestly am not to good at important stuff, so if someone wants to handle this, go ahead.
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> Sikieiki: "Well, I wish to speak with you or Lady Scarlet about something important. It isn't a lecture or anything like that either."
>"Hmm? The Yama, not lecturing? That's very strange...but we haven't had guests in a while. Since history was changed, anyways. You may come."
>She gestures to you and starts walking.
>You hear Meiling mutter "I expected a knife or boot to the head...whew."
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>Armpits: Resist urge to fulfill China's expectations.
>Yamanator: "Believe it or not, I do not entirely feel up to it at the moment. I have been having very disconcerting dreams, and suspect there is an external cause. But other things have come up that are worth investigating, as well."
>Omniside: Follow along.
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>Armpits: Resist urge to fulfill China's expectations.
>You attempt to resist a nonexistent urge.
>Yamanator: "Believe it or not, I do not entirely feel up to it at the moment. I have been having very disconcerting dreams, and suspect there is an external cause. But other things have come up that are worth investigating, as well."
>"And I guess this is why you wish to see Lady Scarlet?"
>Omniside: Follow along.
>So yeah. Ye arrrrrr now in the hallways of the Scarrrrrrlet Devil Mansion. (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TalkLikeAPirate)
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> Supah Judge "Well, I thought you or Lady Scarlet may be able to shed some light on this, have an idea, or anything really. As is, it could be the flower incident all over, as I can't Judge properly."
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> Supah Judge "Well, I thought you or Lady Scarlet may be able to shed some light on this, have an idea, or anything really. As is, it could be the flower incident all over, as I can't Judge properly."
>Let's not spread the last part too freely. We don't need to get into trouble for undermining faith in Higan needlessly.
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> Supah Judge "Well, I thought you or Lady Scarlet may be able to shed some light on this, have an idea, or anything really. As is, it could be the flower incident all over, as I can't Judge properly."
>Let's not spread the last part too freely. We don't need to get into trouble for undermining faith in Higan needlessly.
>"Well, I know as much about this as you do. I don't think the kid-er, mistress would know anything about this, and I do not believe that Patchouli would do anything for you. Despite those strange times where Patchy left the mansion to do things, and ended up putting Aya in jail."
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4 day bump. Stay up, dammit.
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>Yamada: Are we aware of these Patchoulian antics?
>Dredd: On a separate note, would fate be reasonably linked to the activities of Higan?
>Reptile Regulator: Kid? Is that normal? If it's definitely not, call her out on it.
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>Yamada: Are we aware of these Patchoulian antics?
>Yes, you were notified. Would you like to know more about her adventures?
>(The one thing this parser would like to avoid is Archive Binging (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ArchiveBinge) on Patchy or Reisen Quest.)
>Dredd: On a separate note, would fate be reasonably linked to the activities of Higan?
>Describe this usage of the word "fate." As in, this occurence is completely random?
>Reptile Regulator: Kid? Is that normal? If it's definitely not, call her out on it.
>Strange for Sakuya to call Remilia a kid...
>You call Sakuya out. "I always get tempted to call her kid while she's not around, even though she's ridiculously older than me."
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>Armpits: Glance at Yuyu-chan.
>Turtle Tamer: "Can't blame you there, but uh, somethin' a little like that caused some problems earlier today..."
>Oppai: "Reimu, I'm not sure that would be a good idea..."
>Yama: 'Fate' being in reference to Remilia's powers; is there a chance those would provide her any insight into the matter?
>Legs: Consider the rightness of Sakuya's secret casualness to her master, and the wisdom of risking a repeat of what happened with Youmu.
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>Armpits: Glance at Yuyu-chan.
>Maybe she shouldn't have mentioned that.
>Turtle Tamer: "Can't blame you there, but uh, somethin' a little like that caused some problems earlier today..."
>"And what would be 'something a little like that'?"
>Oppai: "Reimu, I'm not sure that would be a good idea..."
>Reimu: "No, I don't think this is going to cause any problems, unlike the last time. It's my job to negotiate these kinds of things. Part of my job, anyways."
>Yama: 'Fate' being in reference to Remilia's powers; is there a chance those would provide her any insight into the matter?
>Yes, there is a chance. However, it probably wouldn't work immediately.
>"The voice in your head says "And it would be hax. I'm not going to let you out of this text adventure so easily..."
>Legs: Consider the rightness of Sakuya's secret casualness to her master,
>Remilia has been friendly with Sakuya for a long time, but you don't know if she would accept this casualness.
and the wisdom of risking a repeat of what happened with Youmu.
>Youmu leaving Yuyuko is not very detrimental at all, aside from saddening Yuyuko and being a dangerous opponent. Sakuya is probably the same.
>"The voice says "And if Sakuya leaves, Remilia needed to be broken (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BreakTheHaughty) anyways."
>You don't know if Remilia has been mistreating Sakuya in any way though, unlike Youmu who was molested.
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>Armpits: "Lemme put it this way. Two other master-servant pairs in Gensokyo have broken up today, one of them apparently due to dreams similar to what the Yamanator's dealing with, and the other from one of the pair being a little too friendly."
>Death's Breast: Don't get upset, don't get upset, don't get upset...
>Skink Trainer: "So I'm wondering a bit about that 'kid' nickname and what she might think about it - at least, coming from her head maid."
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>Armpits: "Lemme put it this way. Two other master-servant pairs in Gensokyo have broken up today, one of them apparently due to dreams similar to what the Yamanator's dealing with, and the other from one of the pair being a little too friendly."
>"I see. Well, I haven't had any dreams, and I haven't been molested by Remilia either."
>Death's Breast: Don't get upset, don't get upset, don't get upset...
>So you don't.
>Skink Trainer: "So I'm wondering a bit about that 'kid' nickname and what she might think about it - at least, coming from her head maid."
>"Despite her experience and power, she still sometimes does act like what she looks like. And because of that, I think the mistress may overreact..."
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>Yuyuko: Did... they really know?
>Alligator Subjugator: "Yeah, the thing is, that's just one way for a one-sided abusive relationship to pan out. The real thing is that they didn't really treat each other with proper respect. And even if I'm overreactin' too, what with the recent trend, I'm still gonna ask: What do you really think of her, Sakuya?"
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>Yuyuko: Did... they really know?
>Either she inferred it from Reimu's statement above, or news travels quickly when Reimu isn't looking.
>Alligator Subjugator: "Yeah, the thing is, that's just one way for a one-sided abusive relationship to pan out. The real thing is that they didn't really treat each other with proper respect. And even if I'm overreactin' too, what with the recent trend, I'm still gonna ask: What do you really think of her, Sakuya?"
>"Well, this is what I think about the mistress; I wish she would mature a bit more. Despite being a being that has lived for...506 or 507 years, she still tends to act like a spoiled, egotistical brat, convinced that she is superior to everybody else. Despite that, she's intelligent, and recognizes my own faults as well as I recognize hers. She once changed fate so I could have a better relationship with humans, I hear...I will serve her until I die."
>You arrive at a nondescript door at a nondescript hallway in a nondescript area of the Mansion...wait, another nondescript place? Isn't it like that time where Youmu confronted Yuyuko?
>Sakuya opens the door. Inside is Remilia, who says "Hmm? Visitors? Including the Yama? State your business. Hopefully it isn't a lecture."
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>Armpits: Hm... better than expected. That, or she knows what she's supposed to say to that...
>bkubmecha: "Not a lecture, which is actually part of the issue. I'm out investigating a series of nightmares I've been having that's left me rather unmotivated to give proper lectures. But unless something comes to mind that you can help with for that, that's not our main reason for being here."
>Asp Master: "And another that came up after we got here. How you been treatin' Sakuya?"
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>Armpits: Hm... better than expected. That, or she knows what she's supposed to say to that...
>You don't know if Remilia told her to say that if people ask, or if she was actually telling the truth. Crap.
>bkubmecha: "Not a lecture, which is actually part of the issue. I'm out investigating a series of nightmares I've been having that's left me rather unmotivated to give proper lectures. But unless something comes to mind that you can help with for that, that's not our main reason for being here."
>"Unmotivated? That's a relief...er, I mean how do these nightmares dismotivate you?"
>Asp Master: "And another that came up after we got here. How you been treatin' Sakuya?"
>"I treat her just fine. Why do you ask?"
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>Yamanator: Frown.
>Genji Rider: "Fine how, exactly?"
>Eiki: "Very disturbing speeches from some shadowy abomination questioning and challenging my judgment. Normally such things wouldn't disturb me, but there's something about it that's disrupting my thoughts."
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>Yamanator: Frown.
>Those lectures were for their own good, dammit. No matter if they were wrong or not.
>Genji Rider: "Fine how, exactly?"
>" 'Fine' as in I don't abuse her, I give her food and shelter, and I actually do care about her. Are you accusing me of something?"
>Eiki: "Very disturbing speeches from some shadowy abomination questioning and challenging my judgment. Normally such things wouldn't disturb me, but there's something about it that's disrupting my thoughts."
>The voice in your head says "Are you sure that they wouldn't 'normally' disturb you?" You get the mental image of a frown.
>"I see. Well, perhaps this is a lesson in humility."
>"Anyways, what are you here for? We're talking about 2 things at the same time here, so get to the point already."
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Bkubborg: "The point is whether or not you've experienced anything unusual lately in those regards or noticed such among your followers. It seems to have taken a liking to ruining master and servant relationships."
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Bkubborg: "The point is whether or not you've experienced anything unusual lately in those regards or noticed such among your followers. It seems to have taken a liking to ruining master and servant relationships."
>The voice in your head says "I didn't interfere with Youmu and Yuyuko's relationship at all. That adds up to, what, Reisen and Eirin's?"
>"Well, plenty of my fairy maids have been leaving the mansion, but they hardly do anything anyways. What do these master and servant relationships have in common?"
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>Why are we paying attention to manipulative sinister voices?
>Achy: "Usually, there is some unspoken dissatisfaction on part of the servant that gets magnified out of proportion, from what I've seen."
>Ghostly: Shift uncomfortably a little.
>ReiRei: "Really I just want to find what is doing it so I can beat on them for a few hours. Today is becoming a real pain."
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>Why are we paying attention to manipulative sinister voices?
>Even if you try to ignore it, you can still hear it. Even if there are other voices in the room.
>Achy: "Usually, there is some unspoken dissatisfaction on part of the servant that gets magnified out of proportion, from what I've seen."
>"I see."
>Ghostly: Shift uncomfortably a little.
>If only Youmu had told you about her dissatisfactions...
>"Sakuya, do you have anything that you would like to complain about? It's okay, Sakuya. Speak up."
>"Well- despite your generosity and concern for me- and I mean this with no disrespect, mistress- that you sometimes act like a spoiled brat. You act as if you are a queen, but you are not."
>"However, I come from a long line of vampires descended from Vlad Tepes Dracula himself. I should at least be an aristocrat."
>"Yes, except you aren't a descendent of Vlad Tepes Dracula, and are only pretending to be so you can boost your massive ego. I mean no disrespect with that, but you really need to learn some humility."
>ReiRei: "Really I just want to find what is doing it so I can beat on them for a few hours. Today is becoming a real pain."
>Remilia responds "Sorry, I can't help you right now, I'm too busy explaining to Sakuya why I deserve this position of higher power."
>Would you like to interview, interrogate, inter, interbreed, interact with, interest, interrupt, or intercept the vampire? Or would you like to intercede?
>Or leave.
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>Observe for now.
>Haunter: If it looks like things are about to get tense, get ready to dive and intervene.
>Genji Gardener: Keep intuition sharp for weird things.
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>Haunter: If it looks like things are about to get tense, get ready to dive and intervene.
>You can't let something like what happened a few hours ago (or an hour) happen again. Not after Youmu.
>Genji Gardener: Keep intuition sharp for weird things.
>You keep your intuition sharp in case strange things come up.
>Observe for now.
>"Aside the fact that I am descended from the greatest of vampires, why should I not be as prideful as I am? I am that great, after all."
>"Except not. Reimu and Marisa did stop you all those years ago, after all. You do make mistakes, mistress."
>"Nonsense. Reimu and Marisa just graze very well, that is all. Not to mention the Spell Card rules stoppig people from creating unblockable patterns."
>"That's not the point. The point is, you do make mistakes, but you aren't able to see them because of your overinflated ego. When you do eventually get humiliated later in life, if you don't learn some humility, you will break down. Hard."
>"I don't think I will be humiliated."
>"See, that's another example of you making mistakes but not seeing it because of your huge ego. And that's some big tempting of fate, there."
>"I can manipulate fate so I don't get humiliated, you know."
>"Are you sure? It will come when you least expect it..."
>There seem to be no physical interactions between them, except what seems like a staring contest.
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>Yuyu Ltd: "Stop it! Stop it, stop it, STOP IT!"
>Interpose self between them, put a hand on each of their shoulders.
>"Don't you see what it's doing to you? You both care for each other! Even if you disagree on some things, you both know it's not this bad! This is what that thing does to you! It's making these things seem worse than they really are! Think about it, how much has this really bothered you over the past? It can't be that important, given how long your two have been together, right? You two have to care for each other deeply, don't you? Please, just stop this. It's making things seem so much worse to you than they actually are!"
>Bullfrog Botherer: Keep that intuition up.
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>Yuyu Ltd: "Stop it! Stop it, stop it, STOP IT!"
>Interpose self between them, put a hand on each of their shoulders.
>"Don't you see what it's doing to you? You both care for each other! Even if you disagree on some things, you both know it's not this bad! This is what that thing does to you! It's making these things seem worse than they really are! Think about it, how much has this really bothered you over the past? It can't be that important, given how long your two have been together, right? You two have to care for each other deeply, don't you? Please, just stop this. It's making things seem so much worse to you than they actually are!"
>The voice says in Eiki's head "Hey, I didn't cause this conflict! And jeez, the Reisen and Eirin thing isn't as bad as you think..."
>After a moment where Sakuya and Remilia are surprised at your outburst, Sakuya wryyyyyyyyyyyyyyy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dio_Brando)lys replies "Yes, we have been together for a long time. Yes, we do care about each other. No, it does not mean there can't be changes." Then she slowly walks out of the room while staring at Yuyuko.
>Remilia does not react. She is still shocked.
>Bullfrog Botherer: Keep that intuition up.
>You flinch for a moment when Yuyuko delivers that speech, but you keep it up. You vaguely wonder how you do that.
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>GhostlyTrickster: "No, don't walk off! That isn't going to help anything at all!"
>Chase after Sakuya if she doesn't stop.
>Eiki: Actually, did we judge this Vlad fellow? That kind of record definitely has to stand out.
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>Eiki: Actually, did we judge this Vlad fellow? That kind of record definitely has to stand out.
>Judging by the foreign-sounding name, you imagine that this person was judged far, far away from where you ever were.
>GhostlyTrickster: "No, don't walk off! That isn't going to help anything at all!"
>"Kinda ironic, isn't it? You say that this...thing makes our problems seem worse than they really are. However, you see our problems as worse than they really are."
>"Now, this moment is really...embarrasing...so I'm just going to back out now. Mistress, I hope you keep these things in mind."
>Chase after Sakuya if she doesn't stop.
>You chase Sakuya. She was only walking away, so you catch her easily. What would you like to do now?
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>Booberry Check: "Maybe you're right. Maybe I'm just panicking. I'm sorry, it's just I've seen this get so much worse. I was just afraid of seeing the same thing happen again."
>Yamecha: Consider if it would be ethical to ask for information on this person via the bureaucracy and trace his descendancy?
>ReiRei: "She's pretty much right, you know."
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>Booberry Check: "Maybe you're right. Maybe I'm just panicking. I'm sorry, it's just I've seen this get so much worse. I was just afraid of seeing the same thing happen again."
>ReiRei: "She's pretty much right, you know."
>"The same thing...? What happened between you and Youmu?"
>Yamecha: Consider if it would be ethical to ask for information on this person via the bureaucracy and trace his descendancy?
>It would be ethical. Whether it would possible, on the other hand...
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>Ectobiology: "It's...a bit personal. Let's just say I made some mistakes, and that...thing fed on it, until...well,,,Youmu said some things I truly hope she didn't mean and declared she was leaving me forever. And...I hope you can see why I panicked."
>Eikinator: Ponder if said information could be requisitioned under the auspices of studying a present-day case under which such data would be particularly pertinent to judging a case black or white.
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>Ectobiology: "It's...a bit personal. Let's just say I made some mistakes, and that...thing fed on it, until...well,,,Youmu said some things I truly hope she didn't mean and declared she was leaving me forever. And...I hope you can see why I panicked."
>As Eiki: The voice in your head sarcastically says "I love the fact that she got the situation correct."
>"Well, I can understand you. having that outburst now. And she said that she would leave you forever, huh? Did she actually say 'forever'?"
>Eikinator: Ponder if said information could be requisitioned under the auspices of studying a present-day case under which such data would be particularly pertinent to judging a case black or white.
>You usually just use the Cleansed Crystal Mirror, but you could try to request this information. However, it may not be possible depending on how foreign this "Vlad Tepes Dracula" is.
>Remilia pipes up, "If you're not going to continue a conversation with me, I suggest you leave. I think I'm going to need some alone time."
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>Booster: "She implied it very strongly. Perhaps she'll get over it, but the way that the Enma has spoken, that outside influence makes it unlikely. But, don't you feel it would be better to finish off with some kind words to Remilia, rather than leave things as they are?"
>ReiRei: "You know. I really kind of want to shoot up that thing a whole lot."
>Enmatic: "I'm sorry, I was just lost in thought. We'll leave you in peace, please don't be too angry with her."
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>Booster: "She implied it very strongly. Perhaps she'll get over it, but the way that the Enma has spoken, that outside influence makes it unlikely. But, don't you feel it would be better to finish off with some kind words to Remilia, rather than leave things as they are?"
>"Yes, I could have done better, but ah well."
>ReiRei: "You know. I really kind of want to shoot up that thing a whole lot."
>"What problems has this...thing caused?"
>Enmatic: "I'm sorry, I was just lost in thought. We'll leave you in peace, please don't be too angry with her."
>"I'm not, I did not make her the head maid just because of her time-freezing abilities and domestic skills. Anyways, Sakuya will show you out of the mansion now."
>Sakuya nods, and beckons for you and your group to follow.
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>Yama: "Wait, I forgot. A quick warning first, about our original reason for coming. Apparently there's a fairy army planning to attack the mansion sometime soon. The thought is insane, but there's another fairy army that's apparently going to interfere with that... I have no idea what caused that, but whether you know why this might have happened or not, I believe it would be important to know."
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>Yama: "Wait, I forgot. A quick warning first, about our original reason for coming. Apparently there's a fairy army planning to attack the mansion sometime soon. The thought is insane, but there's another fairy army that's apparently going to interfere with that... I have no idea what caused that, but whether you know why this might have happened or not, I believe it would be important to know."
>Remilia gives you a "WTF?" kind of look.
>"That...is...insane. You aren't lying, are you?"
>The voice says "And just so you know, lying is still wrong."
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> Eiki: "I know it sounds crazy, but its true."
> Eiki: Quiet you.
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> Eiki: "I know it sounds crazy, but its true."
> "Well, I suppose the Yama doesn't lie...do you know anything about these armies other than this?"
> Eiki: Quiet you.
> The voice says "Hey, just trying to guide you."
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>Yamanamana: "Nothing reliable at this time, no."
>Follow Sakuya out.
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> Libra Incarnate "Well, either my source of finding out about the army was lying and was concealling it very well, or it's true. I certainly hope they were lying, in that a Fairy Army can not be a good thing."
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>Legs: "Given the unusual nature of the army and hearing of possible hostile intent to the Mansion, I believe it would be good to warn you of the matter - whether it would be wiser to actively investigate it or prepare for the invasion and observe then if your decision. But I am curious about it as well, so should you discover anything, I would like to hear about it the next time we meet."
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>Yamanamana: "Nothing reliable at this time, no."
>"I see."
> Libra Incarnate "Well, either my source of finding out about the army was lying and was concealling it very well, or it's true. I certainly hope they were lying, in that a Fairy Army can not be a good thing."
>"Well, since you are leaving now, I should have Sakuya investigate." Sakuya nods to this statement.
>Legs: "Given the unusual nature of the army and hearing of possible hostile intent to the Mansion, I believe it would be good to warn you of the matter - whether it would be wiser to actively investigate it or prepare for the invasion and observe then if your decision. But I am curious about it as well, so should you discover anything, I would like to hear about it the next time we meet."
>"I understand. You will hear about anything Sakuya manages to find."
>Follow Sakuya out.
>You follow Sakuya out. Midway through Remilia's room and the gates, Sakuya asks "What was your source involving this strange fairy army matter?"
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>Photosynthesis Pimp: "Reisen said that she heard it from some fairies allied with the group that was going to 'defend' the mansion, for lack of a better term."
>Frog Flippant: "And we're gonna be having her lead us to Eintei once we're back at the village, unless she's already snuck off to pick a fight with those fairies."
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>Photosynthesis Pimp: "Reisen said that she heard it from some fairies allied with the group that was going to 'defend' the mansion, for lack of a better term."
>"I did hear that Reisen was in good standing with the fairies lately. And defend the mansion? Why would they do that?"
>Frog Flippant: "And we're gonna be having her lead us to Eintei once we're back at the village, unless she's already snuck off to pick a fight with those fairies."
>"And...why are you going to Eientei? Does it have something to do with the nightmares, or the fairies?"
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>Hatlegs: "Rivalry with the group that was attacking, reportedly.
>Which IS relatively normal for fairies... right?
>Genji Grappler: "Nightmares. Apparently Reisen took hers to heart and decided Eirin was a jerk. Somehow it didn't explode and Reisen is still at the town shop, but there's something up there, and we're gonna find out."
>Oppai Yosei: We... what would be best to say to Sakuya right now? Argh!
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>Hatlegs: "Rivalry with the group that was attacking, reportedly."
>"Interesting. But why would they not directly attack the other's encampment or soldiers?"
>Which IS relatively normal for fairies... right?
>Fairies can be as petty as this, but people rarely see it.
>Genji Grappler: "Nightmares. Apparently Reisen took hers to heart and decided Eirin was a jerk. Somehow it didn't explode and Reisen is still at the town shop, but there's something up there, and we're gonna find out."
>"How much of this has something to do with Youmu?"
>Oppai Yosei: We... what would be best to say to Sakuya right now? Argh!
>What kind of things do you want to communicate to Sakuya, outright or implied?
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>bkubborg: "Apparently, neither knows where the others' base camp is. I wouldn't be surprised if there have been skirmishes elsewhere, but I suspect both of them are waiting on the mansion invasion."
>Salamander Slapfighter: "Told you, servant-master pair getting in a spat. She denied having any nightmares, but I'm not about to write this off as a coincidence. 'specially with Remilia not acting her age, either."
>The Hunger: "... don't be too hard on her, please... she must understand on some level..."
>Armpits: "Hah. When's the last time she admitted to her own faults?"
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>bkubborg: "Apparently, neither knows where the others' base camp is. I wouldn't be surprised if there have been skirmishes elsewhere, but I suspect both of them are waiting on the mansion invasion."
>"I see. Do you know if they have done any...activities outside of the invasion?"
>Salamander Slapfighter: "Told you, servant-master pair getting in a spat. She denied having any nightmares, but I'm not about to write this off as a coincidence. 'specially with Remilia not acting her age, either."
>"And by 'not acting her age', do you mean she's not acting ten years old or five hundred years old?" Sakuya smiles slyly, which is very much unlike her...
>The Hunger: "... don't be too hard on her, please... she must understand on some level..."
>Armpits: "Hah. When's the last time she admitted to her own faults?"
>From Eiki's point of view: Sakuya mutters "Hypocrite." under her breath, but Reimu and Yuyuko don't seem to hear.
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>ReiRei: "Other activities? Not as far as I know. Just might be a good idea to keep an eye on them. Make sure the gate guard's aware and has some back up and stuff. And as far as not acting her age? ...Yes."
>Achy: Console self with the knowledge that Yuyuko does seem to be doing a bit better, whatever her prior transgressions.
>Yuyu Co: "So, you've not heard anything interesting, Sakuya?"
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>ReiRei: "Other activities? Not as far as I know. Just might be a good idea to keep an eye on them."
>"Okay. No matter how organized a fairy army is, they will eventually cause trouble..."
"Make sure the gate guard's aware and has some back up and stuff. And as far as not acting her age? ...Yes."
>"Speaking of Meiling, I've had this strange urge to stab her in the face recently...not like me at all..."
>"'Yes'? You didn't answer my question if you meant if she wasn't acting ten or five hundred and seven. Assuming you meant 507, however, the mistress should be more wiser at this age."
>Achy: Console self with the knowledge that Yuyuko does seem to be doing a bit better, whatever her prior transgressions.
>She seems to be calming down from Youmu's...departure. Hopefully this will all turn out for the better...
>Yuyu Co: "So, you've not heard anything interesting, Sakuya?"
>"No, I haven't. The villagers don't seem to be talking about it. Or know about it."
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>Yamanator: That smirk earlier wasn't promising...
>Gila Gangster: "Yeah, I meant literal age, not apparent, so agreed there."
>Ghostly: "I would guess it's more not knowing about it. Do you think we should spread the word while we're out?"
>Kyanstik: "And do you have any idea what the story is behind the stabbing of Meiling?"
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>Yamanator: That smirk earlier wasn't promising...
>Strange and unusual smile, indeed.
>Gila Gangster: "Yeah, I meant literal age, not apparent, so agreed there."
>"Agreed."
>Ghostly: "I would guess it's more not knowing about it. Do you think we should spread the word while we're out?"
>"I...don't see why not. The villagers should probably be warned of the presence of fairy armies, after all."
>Kyanstik: "And do you have any idea what the story is behind the stabbing of Meiling?"
>"I have no idea what happened to me. One day it just felt like it was normal for me to stab her, but I knew that I never actually wanted to stab her."
>You come to the gates of the mansion. Meiling stares at Sakuya cautiously and a bit terrified.
>Sakuya asks "Please. Restrain me."
>She then pulls out a knife and lunges for Meiling! Slowly, though. It's as if she's trying to restrain herself...
>Meling flinches and steps back, surprised.
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>Toad Trampler: Intervene! For now, try and gohei the knife out of her hand and/or set up a barrier to protect the china girl.
>Death's Breast: Oh no, not again! Go protect Meiling!
>Leg Fetish Target: Take your most commanding voice. "Sakuya Izayoi. You know that this is not what you should or want to do. Stop."
>Photosynthesis Pimp: Do we have any skills particularly suited to restraining someone without significantly hurting them?
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>Toad Trampler: Intervene! For now, try and gohei the knife out of her hand and/or set up a barrier to protect the china girl.
>You set up a barrier and easily knock the knife out of her hand.
>Death's Breast: Oh no, not again! Go protect Meiling!
>You instinctively go in front of Meiling, despite the barrier and the red-white successfully disarming Sakuya.
>Leg Fetish Target: Take your most commanding voice. "Sakuya Izayoi. You know that this is not what you should or want to do. Stop."
>"Just...carry...me...away..."
>Then, she directs this statement at Meiling..."Lazy gate guard!"
>Photosynthesis Pimp: Do we have any skills particularly suited to restraining someone without significantly hurting them?
>This parser does not recognize this character. Please try again.
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Grass Fetish: Does Sakuya seem drained or anything, given how she asked to be carried away?
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Grass Fetish: Does Sakuya seem drained or anything, given how she asked to be carried away?
>No, she doesn't seem drained. She looks more like she's trying to resist something.
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>Shiki: Help escort Sakuya inside. "Just fight it, Sakuya. Don't let them win."
>Gengar: Stay near Meiling, just in case Sakuya breaks free and interference is needed.
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>Shiki: Help escort Sakuya inside. "Just fight it, Sakuya. Don't let them win."
>The voice says "I wonder if you think I'm causing all this. Well, I'm not, and I'm just in the dark as you are about what's causing it."
>"They...expect...me...to..."
>When you carry her inside, she says "No...not inside...out the gates...need to investigate...fairies..."
>Gengar: Stay near Meiling, just in case Sakuya breaks free and interference is needed.
>So you do. You watch Eiki slowly drag her inside.
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>Serpent Separator: "Kay."
>Lead Sakuya outside.
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>Serpent Separator: "Kay."
>Lead Sakuya outside.
>You lead Sakuya outside and out of the gates. She calms down when she doesn't see Meiling.
>"Thanks."
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>Armpits: "It's my job. So when the hell did this start? And who's that 'they' expecting you to do this?"
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>Armpits: "It's my job. So when the hell did this start?"
"A few days ago. Maybe a week."
"And who's that 'they' expecting you to do this?"
"I honestly don't know. But the word 'meme' comes to mind....no, I didn't figure that out myself. It was just a word that I spontaneously think of whenever I attempt to knife Meiling."
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>Reptile Regulator: Frown. "... no funny nightmares, right?"
>Yuyu Ltd: "Meiling, are you alright?"
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>Reptile Regulator: Frown. "... no funny nightmares, right?"
>"Nope, I haven't had one of those nightmares."
>Yuyu Ltd: "Meiling, are you alright?"
>"Yes, I'm fine. Other than these injuries, that...is..."
>She looks rather sleepy.
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>Ectoplasmic Vortex: "What's the matter, didn't you get any rest last night Meiling?
>Iguana Interrogator: "Patchy didn't curse you, did she?"
>Bkuborg: Given it would be important for judging innocence or guilt, have we any capacity to detect when someone is under compulsion by an outside force?
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>Ectoplasmic Vortex: "What's the matter, didn't you get any rest last night Meiling?
>"No, I slept well. It's like something...expects me to slack off...at my job..."
>Iguana Interrogator: "Patchy didn't curse you, did she?"
>"Heh, I don't think so."
>Bkuborg: Given it would be important for judging innocence or guilt, have we any capacity to detect when someone is under compulsion by an outside force?
>Neither you nor your now-broken mirror have the ability to detect this.
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>Ectoplasm Infinitum: "Who would expect that? Maybe you should have some tea to walk you up!"
>Salamander Saddler: "Yeah, you gave me a hard enough time back during the mist incident."
>Shiki: Observe Sakuya. Is she doing better now?
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>Ectoplasm Infinitum: "Who would expect that? Maybe you should have some tea to walk you up!"
>"No idea. Of course...Remilia and Sakuya don't..."
>She dozes off.
>Salamander Saddler: "Yeah, you gave me a hard enough time back during the mist incident."
>"Yep, I certainly did. Next time, don't interrupt the cleaning."
>She smirks while making this remark.
>Shiki: Observe Sakuya. Is she doing better now?
>Yes, she doesn't have the strange compulsion to knife Meiling.
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>Death's breast: Give Meiling a good shake. "Hey, wake up."
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>Death's breast: Give Meiling a good shake. "Hey, wake up."
>Meiling stays asleep.
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>Ectoplasmic Reticulum: Shake her harder. "Hey!"
Yamanator: "Do you think you'll be alright now, Sakuya?"
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>Ectoplasmic Reticulum: Shake her harder. "Hey!"
>She stays asleep.
Yamanator: "Do you think you'll be alright now, Sakuya?"
>"As long as I stay away from Meiling, I think."
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>Yuyu Inc: Frown. Poke her in the ribs.
>Monitor Monitor: "If that's the case, We'll leave you be, unless you want us to follow you."
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>Yuyu Inc: Frown. Poke her in the ribs.
>If this fails, bite a breast
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>Yuyu Inc: Frown. Poke her in the ribs.
>You poke her in the ribs. Still nothing.
>Sakuya says "Usually I would give her a stern talking to. Or a bucket of water to the head. Not a knife to the head."
>If this fails, bite a breast
>You attempt this. You succeed in [DATA EXPUNGED], but Meiling doesn't wake up.
>Monitor Monitor: "If that's the case, We'll leave you be, unless you want us to follow you."
>"No, I'm following you, if you're going to the Human Village. I would like to talk to Reisen myself."
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>Yuyu Ltd: Rejoin the others.
>Everyone: To Human town.
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>Yuyu Ltd: Rejoin the others.
>You regroup. Nothing else to it.
>Everyone: To Human town.
>You head over to the Human Village. Reisen is nearby, nodding at you. She is leaning onto the medicine cart, which another rabbit is manning.
>"The more the merrier, I guess."
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>Shiki: "Indeed. Miss Izayoi would like a word with you."
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>Shiki: "Indeed. Miss Izayoi would like a word with you."
>"Ah...I suppose you told her about the invasion."
>Sakuya answers "Yes. Yes she did. Firstly, do you know the location of either of these fairy armies?"
>"No, I don't. Apparently they don't trust me quite enough to do that, which is surprising because I've gotten quite a few marriage proposals already."
>She then looks directly at you and says "How much did you tell her?"
>(Note: By default, "you" is Eiki.)
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>Shiki: "Roughly what you've told me."
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>Shiki: "Roughly what you've told me."
> "I see."
> Sakuya asks, "How much do you know about these fairy armies?"
> "I know their intentions, but I really don't know much else. One of them has sent soldiers to regularly meet with me to make sure that I keep quiet. Haven't told me much, but they're strangely intelligent..."
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>ReiRei: "Faeries, intelligent?"
>Yuyu PLLC: "Intelligent how? There's a few different ways to be intelligent, you see..."
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>ReiRei: "Faeries, intelligent?"
>"I know, right? I suppose that's how the army was even possible..."
>Yuyu PLLC: "Intelligent how? There's a few different ways to be intelligent, you see..."
>"And of course, fairies are none of those ways. Usually. Let's just say that they're smarter than the average fairy."
>Sakuya asks "How smart are these fairies?"
>"They seem to have a grasp of strategy and are more restrained that your average fairy. Well, the higher-ups, anyways. The trainees are still smarter than a normal fairy, but they're more clueless."
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>Shikie: Frown
>"More clueless?"
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>Shikie: Frown
>"More clueless?"
>"As in, they're more like normal fairies because they were more recently recruited that those who have been in there longer."
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>Shiki: "Would you happen to know where the recruits are coming from?"
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>Shiki: "Would you happen to know where the recruits are coming from?"
>"Eh...no. They've been rather secret about that, actually."
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Shiki: "Logically speaking, they would have to gather and train somewhere, right? Would you know where?"
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Shiki: "Logically speaking, they would have to gather and train somewhere, right? Would you know where?"
>"No. I don't know anything about where they've been camping. I do know that there has been increased fairy activity at the Forest of Magic lately, though."
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>Newt Neutralizer: Ponder normal locii of faerie activity. Have they been quieter lately, as far as we know?
>Yuyu Ltd: Are there faeries in Hakugyokurou? If so, have they been odd?
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>Newt Neutralizer: Ponder normal locii of faerie activity. Have they been quieter lately, as far as we know?
>Faeries/fairies are active anytime, anywhere. They haven't been quieter lately.
>Yuyu Ltd: Are there faeries in Hakugyokurou? If so, have they been odd?
>There are no fairies in Hakugyokuou. Maybe some living fairies accidentally wander through from time to time. But you wouldn't know.
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>ReiRei: "Huh. I've not heard of any changes around any of their other haunts."
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>ReiRei: "Huh. I've not heard of any changes around any of their other haunts."
>"You haven't? I would have thought that you would have picked up on it..."
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>ReiRei: "Yeah, and that's pretty weird.
>Contemplate nearby faerie haunts.
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>ReiRei: "Yeah, and that's pretty weird."
>"Indeed."
>Contemplate nearby faerie haunts.
>While faeries are indeed everywhere, they tend to wander around the Forest of Magic and the Misty Lake. There tend to be more fairies in forests than other places in general.
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>Did we pass the lake on the way to SDM?
>If so, was it less faerie-haunted than before?
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>Did we pass the lake on the way to SDM?
>Why yes. Yes you did.
>If so, was it less faerie-haunted than before?
>You didn't pay much attention to the lake, but you think there were still a normal amount of fairies there.
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>ReiRei: "Well, the lake seemed normal for sure. What about the Forest of Magic? Anyone?"
>Look toward Sakuya and Reisen for more data there; they actually live here and such.
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>ReiRei: "Well, the lake seemed normal for sure. What about the Forest of Magic? Anyone?"
>Sakuya says "Yes, I thought there were no more or less fairies than normal on the Misty Lake, either."
>Look toward Sakuya and Reisen for more data there; they actually live here and such.
>So you do. However, none of you have seem to have made any breakthroughs yet.
>Reisen says "Eh. I've only noticed greater fairy activity at the Forest of Magic. I don't travel too much."
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>Monitor Moderator: "Well, if they're no less active in the forest or the lake, then all the extras have to be coming from somewhere?"
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>Monitor Moderator: "Well, if they're no less active in the forest or the lake, then all the extras have to be coming from somewhere?"
>Reisen says "Hmm...you have a point. Well, I don't know where they might be getting their recruits. Perhaps the smarter fairy army would be more subtle about it."
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>Eiki: Ponder who would be a good person to approach for information on faeries?
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>Eiki: Ponder who would be a good person to approach for information on faeries?
>You remember that there was a youkai named Ichirin Kumoi who's part of Byakuren's retinue. She's been working with fairies for a while, now.
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>Eiki: "Doesn't Hijiri have a friend who is involved with the faeries? I suppose, if we're interested in this, that we could ask her."
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>Eiki: "Doesn't Hijiri have a friend who is involved with the faeries? I suppose, if we're interested in this, that we could ask her."
>Reisen says "Ichirin Kumoi, right? I've heard of her, and I suppose you can ask her about this. But weren't you interested in asking Eirin about my nightmares?"
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>ReiRei: "We're interested in a lot of things."
>Shiki: "Actually, I was thinking Sakuya could do that while we visited with Eirin."
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>ReiRei: "We're interested in a lot of things."
>Reisen smirks. "Yes, you are."
>Shiki: "Actually, I was thinking Sakuya could do that while we visited with Eirin."
>"Ah, I see."
>Sakuya nods and says, "Is there anything else I should know about the fairy armies before I leave?"
>Reisen replies, "Nothing I don't know."
>"Thank you for the information." Sakuya then turns as if to leave.
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>Shiki: "Good luck, Sakuya. Please let us know if you find anything."
>ReiRei: "Watch out for reporters!"
>Shiki: "Are you about to take us to Eientei now, Reisen, or are you still busy?"
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>Shiki: "Good luck, Sakuya. Please let us know if you find anything."
>"As I shall."
>ReiRei: "Watch out for reporters!"
>"Heh, there's only one."
>She then leaves in the direction of the Myouren Temple.
>Shiki: "Are you about to take us to Eientei now, Reisen, or are you still busy?"
>"No, I'm not busy anymore. Shall we go?"
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>ReiRei: "At least two!"
>Eiki: "Please lead the way.
>Big Pillowy Mounds of Death: Look around for any sign of Youmu passing through.
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>ReiRei: "At least two!"
>She calls from far away, "Wasn't Aya in jail?"
>She is now no longer in speaking distance.
>Eiki: "Please lead the way.
>She nods and walks eastwards.
>Big Pillowy Mounds of Death: Look around for any sign of Youmu passing through.
>No sign of Youmu. Where is she, anyways?
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>Pursue the rabbit.
>Scoop up all the field mice and bop 'em upside the head
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>Pursue the rabbit.
>As you head to Eientei, you see fairies watch Reisen behind bushes and such, seemingly as if in awe.
>Scoop up all the field mice and bop 'em upside the head
>Nobody calls you out for random animal cruelty. One of the field mice, for some reason, speaks! "I'd've expected this from that asshole named Yukari, but you?"
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>Devourer: "You really have a way with them, don't you?"
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>Devourer: "You really have a way with them, don't you?"
>"I don't really think I have a way with them. They just like me, that's all."
After you walk a bit, the talking field mouse comes over and says "Hey, did you know that Marisa's house has been frozen in time? Alice and Marisa were in there, and then, time freeze! It was weird. Maybe people are forgetting about it now."
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>Cleavage of Demise: "Well, I think that still counts as a way with them, if you ask me."
>Bkub Borg: Try to make a note of the route we are using, for future reference.
>ReiRei: Who wants to deal with the likes of them?
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>Cleavage of Demise: "Well, I think that still counts as a way with them, if you ask me."
>"If you say so."
>Bkub Borg: Try to make a note of the route we are using, for future reference.
>Right now, you're on the road to the Hakurei Shrine. You know there's a road that interesects with this one that leads to the Bamboo Forest.
>ReiRei: Who wants to deal with the likes of them?
>Fanboys.
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> Death Bust: "Look at it this way, if they like you, they are less likely to bother you, and may actually be helpful. As help as fairies can be that is."
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> Death Bust: "Look at it this way, if they like you, they are less likely to bother you, and may actually be helpful. As help as fairies can be that is."
>"Yep, that's true. They don't bother me, and they've actually been pretty helpful recently."
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>Monitor Mauler: "Helpful? How?"
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>Monitor Mauler: "Helpful? How?"
>"Telling me about the fairy armies, that is. It was the perfect information I could have gotten after those nightmares."
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>Lizard Leverager: "Don't that beat all?"
>Follow dat rabbit.
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>Lizard Leverager: "Don't that beat all?"
>Reisen looks at you oddly. "Why, yes..."
>Follow that rabbit.
>You get the feeling that the voice is looking at you oddly. Which is strange, as the voice doesn't have eyes.
>You follow Reisen to the edge of the Bamboo Forest. Anything you would like to say or do before you enter this dungeon?
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>Achy: Not really. Just keep a note of the way.
>Turtle Tamer: Just get ready to be really irritated.
>Bosom of Death: "Well, I think it's just wonderful that you've made so many friends! It's as they say, a friend in need is a friend indeed, wouldn't you agree?"
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>Achy: Not really. Just keep a note of the way.
>You decide there isn't much else to do. You enter the dungeon forest.
>Turtle Tamer: Just get ready to be really irritated.
>This day has been a pain and you're going out of your way to help somebody (although you do possess sympathy). You really don't want to get pissed off.
>Bosom of Death: "Well, I think it's just wonderful that you've made so many friends! It's as they say, a friend in need is a friend indeed, wouldn't you agree?"
>"Yeah...I can do a lot with being friendly with fairies."
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>Asp Master: Like take over the SDM, perhaps...? No, then she wouldn't have mentioned it, would she? Unless that was a trap... hmmmm.
>Oppai Yosei: "Have you done anything else with them, lately?"
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>Asp Master: Like take over the SDM, perhaps...? No, then she wouldn't have mentioned it, would she? Unless that was a trap... hmmmm.
>Maybe she's responsible for one of the fairy armies...
>Oppai Yosei: "Have you done anything else with them, lately?"
>"Nope, not at all."
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>Cliffs of Doom: "You should be more adventurous sometimes! But being relaxed about such things is fine, too."
>Into the bamboo. Only a fool wouldn't know where to go.
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>Cliffs of Doom: "You should be more adventurous sometimes! But being relaxed about such things is fine, too."
>"I usually don't interact with fairies much."
>Into the bamboo. Only a fool wouldn't know where to go.
>If that's true, then we're all fools. Except the ones at Eientei.
>You go deeper into the forest. You can barely see any paths at all.
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>Boo girl: Remember the way we took last time to get here.
>The rest: Follow along
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>Boo girl: Remember the way we took last time to get here.
>You have completely forgotten the way to get here. Isn't that the reason you asked Reisen to take you in the first place?
>The rest: Follow along
>You follow Reisen deep into the bamboo. You eventually reach a clearing with a house in it, but it isn't particularly big. Certainly not Eientei...
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>Asp Assaulter: Does this look like Mokou's house?
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>Asp Assaulter: Does this look like Mokou's house?
>You've never seen Mokou's house before. That, or you've forgotten if you have.
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>Lizard Leverager: "What's this, now?"
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>Lizard Leverager: "What's this, now?"
>"Hmm...I recall that this is the house of a bird youkai named Tokiko."
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>Lizard Leveller: "Huh, okay. Wasn't on the way last time."
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>Lizard Leveller: "Huh, okay. Wasn't on the way last time."
>"Perhaps you didn't notice."
>Keep moving?
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>Cayman Corraler: "That might have been it, I guess. Marisa was kinda being a pain then..."
>Keep moving.
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>Cayman Corraler: "That might have been it, I guess. Marisa was kinda being a pain then..."
>"Marisa was a pain? What happened?"
>Keep moving.
>You move deeper into the forest. There is absolutely no notable scenery.
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>Iguana Interner: "Eh, back during the moon incident, we met. She figured we were up to no good. Fight happened."
>Death Key: Try to figure out what Reisen is using to navigate; look where she is.
>_
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>Iguana Interner: "Eh, back during the moon incident, we met. She figured we were up to no good. Fight happened."
>"Why did she think you were up to no good?"
>Death Key: Try to figure out what Reisen is using to navigate; look where she is.
>It's like Reisen knows the way by heart, as she doesn't look like she's using anything to navigate through the bamboo.
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>ReiRei: "Well, to be fair, I was traveling with Yukari at the time. And that's kinda all you need."
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>ReiRei: "Well, to be fair, I was traveling with Yukari at the time. And that's kinda all you need."
>Reisen just smiles and chuckles.
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>Death's Breast: Didn't we end up fighting Marisa with Youmu, as well?
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>Death's Breast: Didn't we end up fighting Marisa with Youmu, as well?
>You recall fighting her during the corrupted moon incident. You wonder whether Reimu fought her first, or you did.
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>Keep moving.
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>Keep moving.
>You keep moving. You eventually reach a clearing. Eientei is right in front of you, and it's huge. It looks as good as new.
>Reisen says, "Well, we're here. Any questions?"
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>Mountains of Demise: "Is it alright for us to just walk in like this?"
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>Mountains of Demise: "Is it alright for us to just walk in like this?"
>"Well, you're with me, so it should be fine."
>Reisen walks up to the door and knocks.
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>Eiki: "And if we weren't?"
>Let Reisen go through all the proper formalities and such, until our input seems to be needed.
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>Eiki: "And if we weren't?"
>"I can't say. The best I could say is that they would be more annoyed. They would pay some respect to the fact that you're the Yama, though."
>Let Reisen go through all the proper formalities and such, until our input seems to be needed.
>The door is eventually opened by a random, nameless rabbit.
>"Hello. I've got visitors. You don't mind if they see Eirin, do you?"
>The rabbit says "I don't think anyone would mind. Please, come on through."
>Reisen then gestures towards you.
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>Enter!
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>Enter!
>You enter Eientei. This is the third mansion you've entered today...
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>Do we have any sort of guide to show us around?
>If so, make with the following.
>If not, Shiki looks toward Reisen and asks, "Where does she tend to be?"
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>Do we have any sort of guide to show us around?
>Does Reisen count? If not, then I guess you don't have a guide. Reisen should know her way around, anyways.
>If so, make with the following.
>You follow Reisen.
>If not, Shiki looks toward Reisen and asks, "Where does she tend to be?"
>"She's usually in her room."
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>Night Court: Nod, following along.
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>Night Court: Nod, following along.
>You follow. Yet another mansion hallway.
>Reisen asks, "Have you made any progress on your nightmare problem?"
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>Former Baliff: "Not especially, though we've found something...that may be related. Apparently Sakuya feels compelled to stab the gate guard in the face, and the guard seems to be compelled to sleep a lot."
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>Former Baliff: "Not especially, though we've found something...that may be related. Apparently Sakuya feels compelled to stab the gate guard in the face, and the guard seems to be compelled to sleep a lot."
>The voice says "Trust me, they aren't related. I'm just in the dark about this as you are."
>Reisen says "That's...very surprising. Do you know anything about what could be causing it?"
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>ReiRei: "Not a clue. But since they're both pretty much mind control, they're probably they same thing."
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>ReiRei: "Not a clue. But since they're both pretty much mind control, they're probably they same thing."
>The voice sighs.
>"Hmm...were the nightmares really mind control? I doubt it."
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>Who's the speaker there?
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>Who's the speaker there?
>Reisen.
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>Salamander Smacker: "They got Eiki here doubting herself. They got Youmu to flip out and run off in a towering rage. They got you to abandon this place. That's pretty much your textbook case of mind control at work."
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>Salamander Smacker: "They got Eiki here doubting herself. They got Youmu to flip out and run off in a towering rage. They got you to abandon this place. That's pretty much your textbook case of mind control at work."
>The voice sighs again and says "I wasn't involved with Youmu's anger. That was just how much Yuyuko's actions pissed Youmu off."
>"Well, from what I've experienced, the nightmares not actually mind control so much as it is diagnosing our flaws."
>"And who said I abandoned Eientei? That's totally inaccurate."
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>Shiki: Continue to ignore this voice and its obvious attempts at deception.
>Reimu: "That's probably what it wants you to think. What you're doing though, is running off to wage war on the moon and such. Even if they have it coming, that's pretty much leaving Eientei behind."
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>Shiki: Continue to ignore this voice and its obvious attempts at deception.
>The voice sighs.
>Reimu: "That's probably what it wants you to think. What you're doing though, is running off to wage war on the moon and such. Even if they have it coming, that's pretty much leaving Eientei behind."
>The voice mutters "Time to tally up my sighs. *sigh* Okay, that's four..."
>"If that's your interpretation, so be it."
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>ReiRei: "I'm not saying you can't. I'm just pointing out, when something gets in your head and makes you want to do it? That's what mind control is."
>Eiki: "That's enough, Reimu, I'm sure she gets your point."
>Mountains of Demise: Boggle vacantly at these shenanigans.
>Continue on toward Eirin.
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>ReiRei: "I'm not saying you can't. I'm just pointing out, when something gets in your head and makes you want to do it? That's what mind control is."
>Eiki: "That's enough, Reimu, I'm sure she gets your point."
>"Yep, it's enough, all right."
>Mountains of Demise: Boggle vacantly at these shenanigans.
>You wonder what the heck they're talking about. You decide to not care very much.
>Continue on toward Eirin.
>You walk, and walk, and walk. Long hallway.
>Long story short, you reach Eirin's door. Or at least, that's as much you can tell from Reisen stopping.
>Reisen says, "We're here."
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>ReiRei: "So you're going to introduce us, right?"
>Limbo's Bosom: Frown at Reimu.
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>ReiRei: "So you're going to introduce us, right?"
>"Why not?"
>Limbo's Bosom: Frown at Reimu.
>You frown. The parser cannot find the right words to his guess as to what this gesture means.
>Reisen opens the door. Inside is Eirin, with a mildly surprised expression on her face.
>"Hello, Eirin."
>"Hello, Reisen."
>"These are Reimu Hakurei (I suppose you already know of her), Yuyuko Saigyouji, and, surprisingly enough, Shikieiki Yamaxanadu. They came in to talk about my recent...nightmares. Apparently, the Yama's been having these kind of nightmares, too."
>"I see. So, where do we start?"
>BGM: Voyage 1969 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptQHyJiZM_g) (It's kind of action-y for this scene, though)
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>Death Mountains: Reimu is being a little rude, thus the frownings.
>Judge Stone: "Well, let us begin with your thoughts on the issue. Reisen tells me that the parting between the two of you was amicable, which would make this case an unusual one."
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>Death Mountains: Reimu is being a little rude, thus the frownings.
>Ah, that's the word.
>Judge Stone: "Well, let us begin with your thoughts on the issue. Reisen tells me that the parting between the two of you was amicable, which would make this case an unusual one."
>"Well, it was true that our 'parting' was done on civilized terms. Udonge here specifically requested that we remain friends, just not master and servant. And quite frankly, I'm fine with that. I just found it strange that Reisen did not want to be my apprentice."
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>Shiki: Nod.
>"In my case...it is most definitely a malicious thing. It is actively interfering with my work as the Yama, trying to sow doubt where there is none. Reisen seems to have had a less...difficult situation, from what she has told me."
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>Shiki: Nod.
>"In my case...it is most definitely a malicious thing. It is actively interfering with my work as the Yama, trying to sow doubt where there is none. Reisen seems to have had a less...difficult situation, from what she has told me."
>The voice says "'Sow doubt where there is none'? You should have doubted some decisions, because they may not have been right..."
>Eirin responds, "I see. Udonge has told me she had some doubt, but now that I can compare it with someone's it doesn't seem to be that bad."
>The voice then snarks, "How many times have we heard the words 'I see' today? A lot. Hah."
>Eirin continues, "I...don't suppose you know anything about what may be causing it?"
>The voice continues snarking, "Ah, that sentence again."
>Reisen answers "They don't know anything, unfortunately."
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>Eiki: "Reisen, a question. Is it trying to torment you, right now?"
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>Eiki: "Reisen, a question. Is it trying to torment you, right now?"
>"Torment? No. Talk? Yes."
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>Eiki: Nod. "In my case, it's trying to instill more doubt, and mocking us in general. Eirin, I don't suppose you would have a charm for detecting something like this?"
>Dead Man's Bluffs: Do we have any kind of sensitivity to ghosts or possessions or the like? If it's active right now, perhaps now is the best time to try and sense something.
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>Eiki: Nod. "In my case, it's trying to instill more doubt, and mocking us in general. Eirin, I don't suppose you would have a charm for detecting something like this?"
>"No, I do not. I apologize that I can't help."
>Dead Man's Bluffs: Do we have any kind of sensitivity to ghosts or possessions or the like? If it's active right now, perhaps now is the best time to try and sense something.
>You don't have much, but you use what you can. You don't detect any ghosts or possessions at all, but you do detect a vague outside influence. But only vague.
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>"No, I do not. I apologize that I can't help."
>You don't have much, but you use what you can. You don't detect any ghosts or possessions at all, but you do detect a vague outside influence. But only vague.
>Bkub borg: "It's alright. I presume you've examined Reisen already?"
>Butte Force: Can we sense a similiar influence around Reisen? Can we trace it to any sort of source, even in a vague direction?
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>Bkub borg: "It's alright. I presume you've examined Reisen already?"
>"I didn't know that there was a voice was communicating with Reisen while awake. And by examined, are you asking if I already checked Reisen for some things?"
>Butte Force: Can we sense a similiar influence around Reisen? Can we trace it to any sort of source, even in a vague direction?
>There is also a vague influence around Reisen. It seems to be coming from...up above?
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>Yammajamma: "Yes. And perhaps more thorough examinations are needed.
>Dead Man's Curve: Can we sense how far upward? Is it directly upward, more or less, or more toward some compass direction. Look toward the ceiling.
>Salamander Sleever: Is that intuition going off at all?
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>Yammajamma: "Yes. And perhaps more thorough examinations are needed."
>"Well, I didn't try to examine Reisen for anything at all. Perhaps I should."
>Dead Man's Curve: Can we sense how far upward? Is it directly upward, more or less, or more toward some compass direction. Look toward the ceiling.
>You cannot sense how far upward it is at all.
>It's not directly upwards; it's somewhat at an angle. It seems to be pointing northwest.
>You look towards the ceiling. Nothing.
>Salamander Sleever: Is that intuition going off at all?
>Hmm...why would the Yama and Reisen be picked? What do these two have in common?
>Player-controlled intuition starts now.
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>Eiki: "This may be a good idea, then."
>Peaks of the Afterlife: Is there a window to the north or west; or a door that would seem to lead outside? Alternately, being a ghost, can we pass through solid things?
>Apoda Armpitist: Both can be said to be servants. Both can be said to have some moral directive. Both have connections to upper realms. Both have them legs...
>_
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>Eiki: "This may be a good idea, then."
>"Well, once I examine Reisen, I'll let you know of the results. Should we do this now or later?"
>Peaks of the Afterlife: Is there a window to the north or west; or a door that would seem to lead outside? Alternately, being a ghost, can we pass through solid things?
>There are no windows in this room. It's not next to the outside of Eientei.
>Apoda Armpitist: Both can be said to be servants. Both can be said to have some moral directive. Both have connections to upper realms. Both have them legs...
>Aside from those delicious legs, if you take Eiki's position very loosely, she can be said to be a servant of justice. However, this...thing is causing a disconnect between masters and servants. Is Eiki's position right now really a disconnect between justice and Shikieiki?
>A moral directive...What moral directive does Reisen have?
>Reisen certainly has connections to the moon, and the Yama has connections to heaven, the netherworld, and those people that run hells. Why would this be important?
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>The voice says "What is this '_' bar? What is it doing here?" You have no idea what it's talking about.
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>Eiki: "Now would be best."
>Hakugyokurou Heights: "Actually, I would like to borrow you both for a minute. Reisen, could you take the Yama and I outside, that way?"
>Gesture toward the northwest.
>"By the quickest route, please. And no dawdling ~"
>ReiRei: Reisen would have, at least, whatever directives the Lunarians in general would have. They made a big deal about being pure creatures, so they would have to have at least a moral system to back it up, given they never had incidents and such. And we were there for a good month or so to see it.
>As for the afterlife/upper realm stuffs, there are a number of reasons it could be important. We'd need to know more about their goals first. Or who they are...
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>Eiki: "Now would be best."
>Hakugyokurou Heights: "Actually, I would like to borrow you both for a minute. Reisen, could you take the Yama and I outside, that way?"
>Gesture toward the northwest.
>"By the quickest route, please. And no dawdling ~"
>"Ah, sure. The quickest way is the route we came."
>ReiRei: Reisen would have, at least, whatever directives the Lunarians in general would have. They made a big deal about being pure creatures, so they would have to have at least a moral system to back it up, given they never had incidents and such. And we were there for a good month or so to see it.
>You recall what you saw on the moon. They were concentrated on all that purity, but...you didn't see that much of it. Now that you think about it, it miffs you with all that looking down on creatures from Earth. Hmmm...why would anybody find this and Eiki's moral directive useful?
>As for the afterlife/upper realm stuffs, there are a number of reasons it could be important. We'd need to know more about their goals first. Or who they are...
>The first thing to know about the upper realm is that they don't invade. You should remind yourself to tell everybody this so that there's no senseless attacks.
>Heaven, as you recall, is a place to reward people for doing good in their lives. You recall concepts like "enlightenment" and "reincarnation", but you think you forgot how those connect to heaven.
>Heaven, as you also recall, is not supposed to have Tenshi in it.
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>Fjords of the Styx: "Quickly now."
>Shoo Eiki and Reisen out.
>Reimulia: "Oh damn it all..."
>Ponder if doing this kind of thing would be within Tenshi's grasp. While the moon can go sit on it, Eiki is kind of important.
>Idly follow the rest.
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>Fjords of the Styx: "Quickly now."
>Shoo Eiki and Reisen out.
>Reimulia: "Oh damn it all..."
>Leaving on such a short notice...
>Reisen says "Damn. I feel rushed." She starts walking faster.
>Ponder if doing this kind of thing would be within Tenshi's grasp. While the moon can go sit on it, Eiki is kind of important.
>Idly follow the rest.
>You don't think Tenshi would be able to interfere with dreams and cause nightmares. Anyways, there's no fun for Tenshi in that.
>You follow along.
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>Home of Spectacle Rock: Keep shooing them along, and keep an metaphorical eye on on any direction we can feel this influence coming from.
>Reimia: Follow behind a bit, pondering some more. Would two certain Uncharacter Dream Youkai be a possible cause, or are they uncharacters and thus not existing?
>Yamada: Be shooed toward the door.
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>Home of Spectacle Rock: Keep shooing them along, and keep an metaphorical eye on on any direction we can feel this influence coming from.
>You keep shooing them along. The influence still seems to be coming from northwest.
>Reimia: Follow behind a bit, pondering some more. Would two certain Uncharacter Dream Youkai be a possible cause, or are they uncharacters and thus not existing?
>You don't know nearly enough about Mugetsu and Gengetsu to make a judgment. It's a surprise you even remember their names.
>Yamada: Be shooed toward the door.
>What's Yuyuko thinking now?
>You are eventually shooed out...Eientei's door, or Eirin's door?
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>Everyone: Be shooed outside.
>Mount Doom: Once outside, continue to trace the influence for as far as it can be.
>Reimerlin: So they did exist. Set them aside as possibilities to consider later. Consider who can interfere with dreams normally. Or rather, who is likely to be able to find a method to do it and would also profit from this in some manner.
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>Everyone: Be shooed outside.
>You all get shooed outside. The parser re-asks: Were you being shooed out of Eirin's room, or Eientei?
>Mount Doom: Once outside, continue to trace the influence for as far as it can be.
>You can't judge distances. All you know that the influence is coming from up above and northwest.
>Reimerlin: So they did exist. Set them aside as possibilities to consider later. Consider who can interfere with dreams normally. Or rather, who is likely to be able to find a method to do it and would also profit from this in some manner.
>You don't think anybody can profit from upending the Yama's position or having Reisen stop being Eirin's apprentice. Except maybe the Lunarians, and the only way they could profit from that was by being satisfied that non-Lunarians are "impure" and getting Reisen back. And by maybe, I mean "maybe."
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>Outside as in outdoors.
>Dead Man's Curve: Does the influence seem to stretch out toward anything that we can see?
>Reimystia: Consider Yukari; given her spats with the Lunarians. Has she had any ill blood toward Higan? And would this be her style?
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>Outside as in outdoors.
>The voice remarks "Being rushed out by Yuyuko seems to have taken less posts than walking o Eirin's room.."
>Dead Man's Curve: Does the influence seem to stretch out toward anything that we can see?
>No.
>Reimystia: Consider Yukari; given her spats with the Lunarians. Has she had any ill blood toward Higan? And would this be her style?
>Yukari probably doesn't have any vendettas against Higan and/or the supreme court, and she's rather fickle, so you don't know if this would be her style or not.
>You note how you consider Yukari. People always consider Yukari.
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>Mount Orthys: "Would anyone happen to know what is that way?"
>Gesture toward the direction the influence is moving in.
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>Mount Orthys: "Would anyone happen to know what is that way?"
>Gesture toward the direction the influence is moving in.
>Reimu responds, "What are you talking about?"
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>Stygian Peaks: "Why, just what I said. I want to know what you would find if you went that way."
>Gesture in that direction again.
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>Stygian Peaks: "Why, just what I said. I want to know what you would find if you went that way."
>Gesture in that direction again.
>Reimu responds, "Hmm...there we wuld be nothing that way. If I flew that way, I'd be over Youkai Mountain. What're you up to, anyways?"
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>Height of Lethe: "Why, isn't it obvious? Our puppet master is in that direction."
>Turtle Terrorizer: Apply that to the mentating.
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>Armpits: "The hell makes you think that?"
>Wait, wouldn't that be right toward Heaven? That... doesn't make much sense. Unless they're getting framed?
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>Height of Lethe: "Why, isn't it obvious? Our puppet master is in that direction."
>Reisen responds "Ah...so you mean the one who's responsible for the nightmares is in that direction?"
>Reimu says "But there's nothing there!"
>Armpits: "The hell makes you think that?"
>Yuyuko resaponds "Ah...I can vaguely detect the influence of outside forces. But I don't know how far it would be."
>Turtle Terrorizer: Apply that to the mentating.
>The only place that could be that way would be Heaven...
>Wait, wouldn't that be right toward Heaven? That... doesn't make much sense. Unless they're getting framed?
>That's strange...maybe the perpetrator is in Heaven, not framing Heaven?
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>Great Big Pillowy Mounds of Death: "Well, we can see that for ourselves, don't you think? Come along now, Yama. Miss Reisen, would you kindly defer our meeting with Eirin a bit? I think it would be much better to follow this, don't you? I'll expect you to catch up."
>Presuming no protests, keep following it.
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>Great Big Pillowy Mounds of Death: "Well, we can see that for ourselves, don't you think? Come along now, Yama. Miss Reisen, would you kindly defer our meeting with Eirin a bit? I think it would be much better to follow this, don't you? I'll expect you to catch up."
>"I'll have to let Eirin know first. It would be strange if we just left."
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>Home of Spectacle Rock: "Isn't that what I just said? Do try to catch up when you're done."
>Offward! Take Shikieiki by the arm and drag her along, if needs be.
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>Home of Spectacle Rock: "Isn't that what I just said? Do try to catch up when you're done."
>Reisen shrugs and walks inside.
>Offward! Take Shikieiki by the arm and drag her along, if needs be.
>You grab Eiki. She looks somewhat annoyed. But only somewhat.
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>Follow that trail!
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>Follow that trail!
>You don't think you're going to be able to find your way back. Anyways, you fly up...and up...and up...you fly directly over Youkai Mountain. Reimu says "I'm tired of flying. Are you sure the one responsible is that way?"
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>You don't think you're going to be able to find your way back. Anyways, you fly up...and up...and up...you fly directly over Youkai Mountain. Reimu says "I'm tired of flying. Are you sure the one responsible is that way?"
>Ridges of Demise: Do we still feel it in this direction.
>If so: "Oh Reimu, you must learn to have faith in others!"
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>Ridges of Demise: Do we still feel it in this direction.
>Hmm...yes, it's there all right.
>If so: "Oh Reimu, you must learn to have faith in others!"
>Reimu responds "Whatever'll stop this mini-incident."
>Reisen flies over from behind you and says "Did I miss anything?"
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>Mount Doom: Smile, "See, it isn't so hard, is it?"
>To Reisen: "My, you really do live up to the speedy stereotype, don't you?"
>Shiki: "You've not missed anything."
>Onwards!
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>Mount Doom: Smile, "See, it isn't so hard, is it?"
>Maybe you should try thinking nicknames for Yuyuko which dn't involve the size of her breasts.
>Reimu sighs.
>To Reisen: "My, you really do live up to the speedy stereotype, don't you?"
>"There's a speedy stereotype?"
>Shiki: "You've not missed anything."
>"That's good. I suppose you're just going straight?"
>Onwards!
>You keep flying. You fly over the clouds, but there doesn't seem to be any floathing islands nearby. You keep going...and going...and going...
>Reimu complains "I can barely breathe."
>Reisen comments "Maybe we should go down now. I guess this creature really is out of this world..."
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>Geology is more fun than gluttony.
>Butte Force: "Rabbits, Reisen dear."
>Shiki: "Are we getting any closer?"
>And does Shiki need to breathe?
>Tortoise Tackler: Consider lunar knowledges; which we'd need for festival plannings; would we be heading in the general direction of the moon or any other celestial object at the moment? Are we high enough to hit Bhava-Agra?
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>Geology is more fun than gluttony.
>Hahaha.
>Butte Force: "Rabbits, Reisen dear."
>"Oh yes..."
>Shiki: "Are we getting any closer?"
>Yuyuko says "I don't know...I can't make distance judgments. I think we are getting closer, though."
>And does Shiki need to breathe?
>You do neeed to breathe. You don't know how essential it is, though, as you are immortal by virtue of being a Yama.
>You examine your breathing. Yes, it is getting somewhat difficult to breathe.
>Tortoise Tackler: Consider lunar knowledges; which we'd need for festival plannings; would we be heading in the general direction of the moon or any other celestial object at the moment? Are we high enough to hit Bhava-Agra?
>The moon would have been in the other direction you were going. There are no celestial objects you're heading to right now.
>Your altitude is much higher than Bhava-Agra's right now.
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>Yamamamamama: Look ahead, and squint real hard. Do we see any sign of anything up ahead?
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>Yamamamamama: Look ahead, and squint real hard. Do we see any sign of anything up ahead?
>You never knew that it was always night far above the sky.
>You squint. You don't see very much...but there seems to be a moving glass platform very, very, very, very far ahead. It soon disappears.
>Reimu and Reisen gasp for air. Reimu says "Maybe...we should...go down now."
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>Eiki: "Yes, that might be wise..."
>Dead Man's Bluff: "Hmmm, You're not having trouble, are you Yama? Why don't we carry on, and let those two go back down, hmm?"
>Eiki: Do we feel we can continue? If so, do it.
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>Eiki: "Yes, that might be wise..."
>Dead Man's Bluff: "Hmmm, You're not having trouble, are you Yama? Why don't we carry on, and let those two go back down, hmm?"
>Reimu says "Okay, thanks." and shoots back down. Reisen goes back down as well.
>Eiki: Do we feel we can continue? If so, do it.
>You think you can continue.
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>Slopes of the void: "Now Yama dear, you must let me know if you have problems, too."
>Yamada: "Of course."
>Follow that trail!
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>Slopes of the void: "Now Yama dear, you must let me know if you have problems, too."
>Yamada: "Of course."
>Follow that trail!
>You don't go very far before you realize there is almost no air to breathe. Now, being immortal, you can still survive, but it's very painful. Yuyuko doesn't seem affected at all, but that's probably because she's a ghost.
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>Eiki: "Air..."
>Rockies: "Well, fudge."
>Look around, while gesturing for Shiki to descend. Is there anything of interest here, or any sign of a cause for this issue?
>Can Yuyuko sense anything as Shiki gets further away?
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>Eiki: "Air..."
>Rockies: "Well, fudge."
>Look around, while gesturing for Shiki to descend. Is there anything of interest here, or any sign of a cause for this issue?
>Eiki descends.
>You look around. Very, very far ahead, you see a glass platform. But it soon disappears into blackness.
>Can Yuyuko sense anything as Shiki gets further away?
>You can stilll sense the direction of...wait a minute, your sense is getting scrambled! It's pointing at several random directions now.
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>Mount Orthys: After that platform!
>Shiki: Descend back into the atmosphere, try to rejoin the others.
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>Mount Orthys: After that platform!
>You have no idea where the platform is at all. Your senses are scrambled and the platform is out of sight.
>Shiki: Descend back into the atmosphere, try to rejoin the others.
>You descend into the atmosphere, gasping for air as you do. You can make out Reimu and Reisen down below. They're still flying down.
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>Death Mountain: "You really are quite worried about me, aren't you? As well you should be."
>Descend.
>Eiki: Catch up to the others.
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>Death Mountain: "You really are quite worried about me, aren't you? As well you should be."
>Descend.
>You go down. You don't quite catch up to the others yet.
>Eiki: Catch up to the others.
>With a burst of speed, you catch up to Reimu and Reisen. Reimu asks "Did you find anything?"
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>Eiki: Shake head and catch breath. Wait for Yuyuko to return.
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>Eiki: Shake head and catch breath. Wait for Yuyuko to return.
>"Aggh. I can't wait to find out what did it..."
>Yuyuko eventually returns and you all continue descending.
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>Peaks of Oblivion: "Well, I saw something curious. There was a glass platform up there. But it quite wisely disappeared before I could reach it. Does that sound familiar to any of you?"
>Now that she's close to the afflicted again, can Yuyuko sense that presence again?
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>Peaks of Oblivion: "Well, I saw something curious. There was a glass platform up there. But it quite wisely disappeared before I could reach it. Does that sound familiar to any of you?"
>Reisen says "Nope, haven't seen anything like it before. Not even in my nightmares."
>Eiki says "Same here."
>Now that she's close to the afflicted again, can Yuyuko sense that presence again?
>Nope, your senses are still confused.
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>Cliffs of Insanity: "Well, then I suppose we should go back to bothering Eirin. I've lost the trail at the moment."
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>Cliffs of Insanity: "Well, then I suppose we should go back to bothering Eirin. I've lost the trail at the moment."
>Reisen says "Eientei is surpirsingly hard to find from the air. Don't worry, I'll walk you throught the bamboo forest back there."
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>Reimu: "Lead the way, please. And...I don't suppose we'd be there in time for a late lunch?"
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>Reimu: "Lead the way, please. And...I don't suppose we'd be there in time for a late lunch?"
>"Hmm...I think we'll be able to get there by then."
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>ReiRei: Hell yeah, free food!
>Follow Reisen again.
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>ReiRei: Hell yeah, free food!
>You are pleased with the turn of events. You find it a bit strange that you care the food is free, though.
>Follow Reisen again.
>You're currently over the Human Village. Reisen flys you over to the entrance of the bamboo forest and leads you through without anybody saying a word. You eventually reach Eientei.
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>Follow Reisen back to Eirin.
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>Follow Reisen back to Eirin.
>You follow Reisen through the hallways, not making conversation as you go. You eventually come to Eirin, who asks "Where did you go?"
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>Mount Doom: "I managed to catch a little whiff of some sort of spiritual presence around your Reisen and our Yama, and it was heading up into the sky toward the northwest. We followed it until it got difficult for my friends to breath. I did manage to see a curious glass platform up there, but it vanished, and my sense of that spiritual presence simply scattered."
>Turtle Tamer: "You wouldn't know about that, would you?"
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>Mount Doom: "I managed to catch a little whiff of some sort of spiritual presence around your Reisen and our Yama, and it was heading up into the sky toward the northwest. We followed it until it got difficult for my friends to breath. I did manage to see a curious glass platform up there, but it vanished, and my sense of that spiritual presence simply scattered."
>Turtle Tamer: "You wouldn't know about that, would you?"
>"No, I'm afraid not."
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>ReiRei: "Well confoundit..."
>Judgmentalist: "I think we were talking about examinations before. Might that be possible?"
>Dead Man's Curve: Idly check the afflicted over for signs of spiritual interference again.
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>ReiRei: "Well confoundit..."
>Judgmentalist: "I think we were talking about examinations before. Might that be possible?"
>"I think I can check Reisen for signs and symptoms of spiritual influence. Although, it's not my field."
>Dead Man's Curve: Idly check the afflicted over for signs of spiritual interference again.
>You can sense no "spiritual interference", specifically. You do detect an influence though, but you still can't tell where it's coming from.
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>Galapagos Galloper: "Wait, you were the one boasting about how how sealing away the moon wasn't even your strongest charm."
>Grand Tetons: "I'm sure someone like Eirin would never dabble into such things, Reimu. There is most certainly influence, but all I can tell you is that it is there. My hope is that you can tell us more than that."
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>Galapagos Galloper: "Wait, you were the one boasting about how how sealing away the moon wasn't even your strongest charm."
>"That was something completely different."
>Grand Tetons: "I'm sure someone like Eirin would never dabble into such things, Reimu. There is most certainly influence, but all I can tell you is that it is there. My hope is that you can tell us more than that."
>"I can, but I'm afraid this will all have to happen offscreen."
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>ReiRei: "I'm just gonna pretend you said something smart, because there's literally no good way to reply to that."
>Eiki: "Would you at least be able to rule out the people on the moon as a cause of this? Or, would some aspectsof this be within their abilities to your knowledge?"
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>ReiRei: "I'm just gonna pretend you said something smart, because there's literally no good way to reply to that."
>Eirin says nothing.
>Eiki: "Would you at least be able to rule out the people on the moon as a cause of this? Or, would some aspectsof this be within their abilities to your knowledge?"
>"I don't think they would be able to go in and give you nightmares that specific. I don't know how they would profit from this either, since they think that they've already got everything they could want."
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>Highest Judge of Paradise: "I didn't feel it would be them, but such reaches chiefly their domain; at least compared to anyone else. Have you encountered anything similar to this before?"
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>Highest Judge of Paradise: "I didn't feel it would be them, but such reaches chiefly their domain; at least compared to anyone else. Have you encountered anything similar to this before?"
>"Other than Reisen, no."
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>Bkubborg: Frown. "That's not very encouraging. I don't suppose you might have something that could serve as a temporary cure?"
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>Bkubborg: Frown. "That's not very encouraging. I don't suppose you might have something that could serve as a temporary cure?"
>"I would have to get more information on this...condition first."
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>iKey: "Well, if it's just questions or a simple exam, I would be happy to do what you need."
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>iKey: "Well, if it's just questions or a simple exam, I would be happy to do what you need."
>"Good. Now first, the questions."
>The voice says "This ought to be good."
>"When was the first time did you get any nightmares?"
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>Icy: "About a week ago. And the voice is trying to taunt me again, would you make another attempt to trace it, Yuyuko?"
>White Cliffs of Dover: "As you like!"
>One more shot at that.
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>Icy: "About a week ago. And the voice is trying to taunt me again, would you make another attempt to trace it, Yuyuko?"
>White Cliffs of Dover: "As you like!"
>One more shot at that.
>Tch. You still can't trace the influence. The only thing you know about the influence now is that it's there.
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>Black Hills: Shake head.
>Eiki: "Oh well. Next question?"
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>Black Hills: Shake head.
>Eiki: "Oh well. Next question?"
>"Did you do anything outside of your daily routine before the first nightmare?"
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>"Did you do anything outside of your daily routine before the first nightmare?"
>Think back. Did we?
>Presuming not: "No, not that I know of."
>If so, tell her, unless it is rather personal or classified information.
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>Think back. Did we?
>No, you didn't.
>Presuming not: "No, not that I know of."
>"I see. Does anybody have...a vendetta against you?"
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>Achy: Do we have any that we know of?
>If we don't know of any: "Likely so. My position wins me few friends when it is time to place someone into a less than optimal fate. But I cannot specify anyone."
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>Achy: Do we have any that we know of?
>"Absolutely not."
>If we don't know of any: "Likely so. My position wins me few friends when it is time to place someone into a less than optimal fate. But I cannot specify anyone."
>"Mmhmm."
>The voice says "It ain't a vendetta, buddy." The informal speech surprises you somewhat.
>"Do you know of anybody- no, anything that could cause these nightmares?"
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>Grass Fetishee: "The voice...voices are trying to claim it's not a vendetta. Which leads me to believe it's at least a little bit the opposite, given their track record so far. As for who could do it, if I knew, I would already have been at their doorstep."
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>Grass Fetishee: "The voice...voices are trying to claim it's not a vendetta. Which leads me to believe it's at least a little bit the opposite, given their track record so far. As for who could do it, if I knew, I would already have been at their doorstep."
>The voice says "What?! I'm a single voice!" (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/CompletelyMissingThePoint)
>"Makes me wonder why you didn't visit Yukari yet. She's often the one to blame when something strange is going on in Gensokyo."
>"Can you describe the nature of these voices?"
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>Reimugetsu: "Because no one wants to visit Yukari until we have no other choice."
>Baliff: "It's a little difficult. Given how terribly they've misled me in the past, I do my best to pay it little mind. They sometimes mock me, usually it's just one voice. Other times, it tries to make me doubt righteousness further. It might have tried to goad me toward an action once, I don't remember properly."
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>Reimugetsu: "Because no one wants to visit Yukari until we have no other choice."
>"Haha, you're right."
>Baliff: "It's a little difficult. Given how terribly they've misled me in the past, I do my best to pay it little mind. They sometimes mock me, usually it's just one voice. Other times, it tries to make me doubt righteousness further. It might have tried to goad me toward an action once, I don't remember properly."
>The voice says "Only one thing has been 'mocking' you all this time. I am not legion. And I don't recall attempting to make you do anything either."
>"Mmhmm. Has anything strange been happening to you other than the nightmares that may or may not have been caused by these voices?"
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>"It's claiming just to be one voice now, I don't know if it's true; it's diction and tone has changed in the past. And, yes..."
>Sigh, small voice.
>"It's caused me to doubt the objective justice of Higan. I...I can't carry out my duties. Things are too foggy. They're in my mind, somehow..."
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>"It's claiming just to be one voice now, I don't know if it's true; it's diction and tone has changed in the past. And, yes..."
>The voice claims "I'm still the same voice, though."
>Sigh, small voice.
>The voice sighs along. "Okay, that's five, I think..."
>"It's caused me to doubt the objective justice of Higan. I...I can't carry out my duties. Things are too foggy. They're in my mind, somehow..."
>The voice comments "You'll learn that even objective justice is subjective. Morality is quite subjective, after all."
>"What parts of your duties can't you carry out?"
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>Yamada: Fight the urge to snap at the voice. It is a liar, pure and simple, and you've dealt with worse ones...
>"I cannot pass judgment, I begin to doubt myself when I try to, everything gets muddled..."
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>Yamada: Fight the urge to snap at the voice. It is a liar, pure and simple, and you've dealt with worse ones...
>Nope, this is the worst liar (not in the sense of "bad at lying") you've ever encountered. All of the other times, you objectively knew that they were lying.
>"I cannot pass judgment, I begin to doubt myself when I try to, everything gets muddled..."
>The voice snarks "Apparently you totally forgot that the magic objects you use to do your job have been broken."
>"Do you doubt your actions throughout this day?"
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>Kyannold: "To some degree, but not as strongly. To a large degree, though, I have not been worrying about it, simply trying to find the truth."
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>Kyannold: "To some degree, but not as strongly. To a large degree, though, I have not been worrying about it, simply trying to find the truth."
>The voice says "Not much to doubt in finding the truth. And no, this is not sarcastic."
>"Hm. Have you seen anything strange today that might have been caused by this being?"
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>Shiki: "A few things that could be their work. They seem to have affected Youmu, at least a little."
>Frog Fetterer: "More than a little. She lost it, pure and simple"
>Shiki: "It also seems to have affected Meiling and Sakuya to some degree; Meiling seems to have become narcoleptic, and Sakuya seems to be stabbing her a lot. Sakuya hasn't reported any nightmares, though, so they may have another way to affect her, or she simply does not recall them."
>_
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>Shiki: "A few things that could be their work. They seem to have affected Youmu, at least a little."
>The voice says "Oh, is this about me 'having plans' for Youmu? That wasn't me. That was the parser speaking. (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BreakingTheFourthWall)"
>Frog Fetterer: "More than a little. She lost it, pure and simple"
>Yuyuko looks at you somewhat sadly.
>Shiki: "It also seems to have affected Meiling and Sakuya to some degree; Meiling seems to have become narcoleptic, and Sakuya seems to be stabbing her a lot. Sakuya hasn't reported any nightmares, though, so they may have another way to affect her, or she simply does not recall them."
>The voice sighs. "Six..."
>"I see. I will have to investigate this later. Anyways, what do the voices in your head sound like?"
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>What does it sound like? Other than irritable at our ignoring it and probably misrepresenting it based off what we know?
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>What does it sound like? Other than irritable at our ignoring it and probably misrepresenting it based off what we know?
>The voice is male and most definitely not Japanese. Nothing strange about the voice (like having a Voice of the Legion (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/VoiceOfTheLegion)), though.
>The voice says "I would like to clarify that I refer to myself as an I, not we."
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>
Yamada Gai Daigoji: "Masculine, and it doesn't seem to have a native accent at all. It's insisting it's just one person now."
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>Yamada Gai Daigoji: "Masculine, and it doesn't seem to have a native accent at all. It's insisting it's just one person now."
>"Masculine. That means it's not from around here. ...Kidding, kidding. Do you recognize the voice, even just a little?"
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>Presumably not?
>Yamamamama: Assuming we do not recognize it, just shake head.
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>Presumably not?
>Nope, not at all.
>Yamamamama: Assuming we do not recognize it, just shake head.
>"Ah. ...This mystery will be difficult to solve. I haven't reached a conclusion, nor have I deduced anything. And I'm the one who's infamously smart."
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>Death Mountains: "I suppose, if we rule out anyone in Gensokyo, it means we must look to those who come from outside Gensokyo and can get in..."
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>Asp Assassin: "Damnit, Yukari."
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>Death Mountains: "I suppose, if we rule out anyone in Gensokyo, it means we must look to those who come from outside Gensokyo and can get in..."
>"The only things I can think of are the Lunarians and the occasional human who passes the border...but you shouldn't rule out those in Gensokyo just yet. What do you know about that strange glass platform you saw?"
>Asp Assassin: "Damnit, Yukari."
>The voice says "Damnit, people who popularized 'Damnit, Yukari.'"
>"Don't blame Yukari for things too much."
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>Mountains of Yuyuko: "Well, I've told you the most of it."
>Try to describe its shape and opacity and such from what we saw.
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>Mountains of Yuyuko: "Well, I've told you the most of it."
>Try to describe its shape and opacity and such from what we saw.
>You recall the characteristics of the glass platform. Its top and bottom were rectangular, and the 4 other sides were equal in shape and size and shaped like a trapezoid. The larger rectangle was the top. And despite it being made of glass, it was actually quite opaque...
>Eirin nods and you say this and replies "Well, it's nothing that I remember. How high up was the platform?"
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>Yuyuko Ridge: "Oh, quite high up. I'm afraid none of these dears could breathe."
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>Yuyuko Ridge: "Oh, quite high up. I'm afraid none of these dears could breathe."
>"Being a ghost, and thus having no need to breathe, I suppose you couldn't reach the platform because of some reason. Well, it obviously was invisible, but you're apparently also able to trace the influence. Why is it you didn't go any higher?"
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>Grand Yuyutons: "It vanished into the darkness, and the trance just scattered all over the place. I looked around for it a little, but no luck."
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>Grand Yuyutons: "It vanished into the darkness, and the trace just scattered all over the place. I looked around for it a little, but no luck."
>"Perhaps...something interfered with your ability to detect the influence? Maybe that was obvious, but what could cause nightmares and confuse senses?"
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>Grassy: Ponder.
>*Yuyulayas: "Well...there is Reisen. But that's all that comes to mind for me."
>Reimystia: "...Koishi."
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>Grassy: Ponder.
>Nothing comes to mind. Maybe Eirin was implying that there wasn't very many people who could do both, if at all. Aside from Yukari.
>*Yuyulayas: "Well...there is Reisen. But that's all that comes to mind for me."
>Reisen frowns and comments "I can't give nightmares or confuse the senses. Unless you count insanity and calming as confusing the senses."
>Reimystia: "...Koishi."
>"Who would Koishi be?"
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>Lizard Legilacerator: "Koishi's a satori, she's got this whole manipulation of subconscious thing going on. Problem is, she's hard as hell to find. Real easy to forget she exists at all."
>Soul Legilacerator: Have we dealt with satoris before? Perhaps judging one and drawing the ire of her survivors?
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>Lizard Legilacerator: "Koishi's a satori, she's got this whole manipulation of subconscious thing going on. Problem is, she's hard as hell to find. Real easy to forget she exists at all."
>The voice says "That girl will have to be dealt with sometimes. By that, I mean Koishi. Undeservedly calling someone a traitor does not amuse me."
>"Manipulation of the subconsious, eh? She may be able to cause these nightmares and confuse the senses, but what incentive might she have? And I don't think she's related to that glass platform..."
>Soul Legilacerator: Have we dealt with satoris before? Perhaps judging one and drawing the ire of her survivors?
>You have dealt with satoris before, but you don't think any one of them has had a...vendetta...against you.
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>Monitor Marauder: "What incentive does Koishi have to do anything? I dunno about the glass thing, though. I suppose anyone could get something like that if they looked hard enough."
>Judgmentalist: "Presuming it's no one here, though, where would you suggest looking next?"
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>Monitor Marauder: "What incentive does Koishi have to do anything? I dunno about the glass thing, though. I suppose anyone could get something like that if they looked hard enough."
>"Well, does Koishi have a close relationship with somebody? That may be an incentive."
>Judgmentalist: "Presuming it's no one here, though, where would you suggest looking next?"
>"Hmm...maybe you should wander around Gensokyo. People seem to be achieving goals by doing that. While visiting Kourindou at least once. (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LampshadeHanging)"
>_
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>Gila Garrotist: "Well, there's her sister, Satori. I think they're close."
>Eiki: "We have. Just that directed wandering often helps."
>_
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>Gila Garrotist: "Well, there's her sister, Satori. I think they're close."
>The voice says "I know, right?"
>"Satori? Her sister is actually named Satori. That's...very strange. Who is Satori, and what could Koishi be doing for her?"
>Eiki: "We have. Just that directed wandering often helps."
>"That's true. The previous comment was a way of saying I had no idea where to direct you next."
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>Reirei: Shrug.
>Supreme Judge of the Atmosphere: "It insinuates it is not Koishi. Not that the voice is anything approaching reliable."
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>Reirei: Shrug.
>Supreme Judge of the Atmosphere: "It insinuates it is not Koishi. Not that the voice is anything approaching reliable."
>The voice sighs. "Seven..."
>"Is the voice specifically saying it is not Koishi? (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SuspiciouslySpecificDenial)"
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>The Immortal Highest Judge of Paradise: "It did not specifically say it, but it did mention it has some designs on Koishi. Which insinuates that it is not Koishi.But again, it is hardly trustworthy."
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>The Immortal Highest Judge of Paradise: "It did not specifically say it, but it did mention it has some designs on Koishi. Which insinuates that it is not Koishi.But again, it is hardly trustworthy."
>"SInce it's not specific, it isn't very suspicious. Do you really know that any of what it's saying is a lie?"
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>The Highest Judge of Paradise: "Given what it has done so far, it's objective is clear. Little, if anything it says can be trusted without objective confirmation."
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>The Highest Judge of Paradise: "Given what it has done so far, it's objective is clear. Little, if anything it says can be trusted without objective confirmation."
>The voice says "It's a shame that satori don't have it better. They have no trust problems."
>"And aisde from what it's already been doing, what might its goal be?"
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>Degrassi Judge: "I can only presume that it, or them, has designs against either Higan or the cycle of life and death. I would suspect it is because they themselves fear very strongly that judgment would not fall in their favor. Alternately, they simply haven't thought that far ahead, and are trying to force people to obey their own desires, and have affected things more strongly than they anticipated and they are too far in to stop."
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>Degrassi Judge: "I can only presume that it, or them, has designs against either Higan or the cycle of life and death. I would suspect it is because they themselves fear very strongly that judgment would not fall in their favor. Alternately, they simply haven't thought that far ahead, and are trying to force people to obey their own desires, and have affected things more strongly than they anticipated and they are too far in to stop."
>The voice comments "If I said 'Nonsense! All's going according to plan!', I wouldn't be believed. But I'm outside of your cycle of life and death anyways."
>"Of course, you answer, Yama, is only a guess, but I'd like to pose this question; Reimu, you seem to know the most about Koishi. Does this seem like something Koishi would do?"
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>Eiki: "It claims to be outside of life and death now. Likely idle boasting."
>Iguana Irritator: "Maybe not. She's weird."
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>Eiki: "It claims to be outside of life and death now. Likely idle boasting."
>The voice says "You wouldn't believe me anyways, so I'm going to say I'm not even from your planet! I would obviously enter the cycle of wherever I came from."
>Iguana Irritator: "Maybe not. She's weird."
>"Weird? Weird how...?"
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>Degrassi: "Now it is going into one of its cynical moments and claiming to be from another world since I would never believe it."
>Gecko Garnisher: "She's...always trying to act happy. All cutesy and lovable and positive and stuff? But, you know, you get feeling her heart's not really in it. And i'm pretty sure she's got bad blood in history somewhere."
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>Degrassi: "Now it is going into one of its cynical moments and claiming to be from another world since I would never believe it."
>Eirin says "Heh. Maybe the voice has a point. Just maybe."
>Gecko Garnisher: "She's...always trying to act happy. All cutesy and lovable and positive and stuff? But, you know, you get feeling her heart's not really in it. And i'm pretty sure she's got bad blood in history somewhere."
>The voice says "One of the reasons I'll deal with Koishi eventually."
>"Sad girl. Do you know how her powers of the subconscious work?"
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>ReiRei: "Can't say for sure. She can sort of read your subconscious, though, and manipulate it a lit. she can make it so you don't see her even though she is right there."
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>ReiRei: "Can't say for sure. She can sort of read your subconscious, though, and manipulate it a lit. she can make it so you don't see her even though she is right there."
>"I meant to ask, what are the ranges and bounds from which her powers work? For example, can she only manipulate another person's subconscious if she's a few feet away?"
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>Does Reimu know this?
>If not: Reimaribel: "No idea. I think she at least has to know you're there."
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>Does Reimu know this?
>Unfortunately, no.
>If not: Reimaribel: "No idea. I think she at least has to know you're there."
>"That's a shame. I was about to question if Koishi could get to Eiki to give her nightmares in the first place. I was wondering if she actually crossed the Sanzu and died, but I highly doubt it."
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>Eiki: Shake head.
>Reimugetsu: "Welp, I guess it's either Yukari or trying to find Koishi."
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>Eiki: Shake head.
>"No satori, huh? I wasn't expecting it, anyways."
>Reimugetsu: "Welp, I guess it's either Yukari or trying to find Koishi."
>"One is downright impossible, and the other one is not recommended. How did you discover Koishi in the first place?"
>The voice says "Once I've dealt with Koishi, it will be easier to find her. Tune in tomorrow."
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>Reimokou: "She found me, actually. I was going to the Moriya Shrine to have a talk with the Goddesses about some events, and ran into her."
>Eiki: "The voice claims it intends to do something to Koishi by tomorrow."
>Mt. Yuyunai: "I suppose that means we have a day to stop it. And really, Yukari isn't at all bad as you act."
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>Reimokou: "She found me, actually. I was going to the Moriya Shrine to have a talk with the Goddesses about some events, and ran into her."
>"Ran into her...how?"
>Eiki: "The voice claims it intends to do something to Koishi by tomorrow."
>The voice says "No, I'm not going to kill her, incapacitate her, mind control her, or urge her to do anything she would not normally do. And I am not going to exploit any loopholes in my previous statement."
>Mt. Yuyunai: "I suppose that means we have a day to stop it. And really, Yukari isn't at all bad as you act."
>"I don't like Yukari's general lack of common sense and ability to do anything on a whim. It makes me uncomfortable."
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>Mt Yulympus: "Oh, she is a sweetheart. Don't worry, if she were going to do anything bad, she would have done it already!"
>Reiminoriko: "She approached me, asked for some directions I think, then realized I knew her sister and such."
>_
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>Mt Yulympus: "Oh, she is a sweetheart. Don't worry, if she were going to do anything bad, she would have done it already!"
>"You do have a point there, but leading two invasions to the moon irks me, and not just because I'm a Lunarian."
>Reiminoriko: "She approached me, asked for some directions I think, then realized I knew her sister and such."
>"So she revealed herself to you...maybe we should try to make her reveal herself."
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>Yuyurals: "Oh that was then and this is now. You can't worry about little things like that, it'll hurt your digestion.
>Reimedicine: "Yeah, but that's the trick. You'd need to have some way to do it, and who knows what she really wants that would lure her out. Though maybe just outright looking for her would do it if we passed by."
>Yuyurals: "I'm sure Yukari will have an idea."
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>Yuyurals: "Oh that was then and this is now. You can't worry about little things like that, it'll hurt your digestion.
>''Yes, let's leave this topic. It annoys me to have to have two conversations at once."
>Reimedicine: "Yeah, but that's the trick. You'd need to have some way to do it, and who knows what she really wants that would lure her out. Though maybe just outright looking for her would do it if we passed by."
>"Maybe her sister knows something about Koishi that we could use?"
>Yuyurals: "I'm sure Yukari will have an idea."
>She frowns. "It will eventually have to come to that anyways."
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>Reimomiji: Ponder; is the Yakumo residence relatively on the way toward the Ancient City?
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>Reimomiji: Ponder; is the Yakumo residence relatively on the way toward the Ancient City?
>No. It's quite far away. The Yakumo residence is near the border to the north of Gensokyo, and the Underground entrance is to the southwest of the Human Village.
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>Reimima: "This is gonna take forever..."
>Yuyandes: "I'm sure Yukari will be happy to give us a shortcut to wherever we need to go."
>Night Court: Ponder relations with Yukari. Have we ever met?
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>Reimima: "This is gonna take forever..."
>Eirin asks "What's going to take forever, going from the Yakumo residence to the former Hell or this conversation?"
>Yuyandes: "I'm sure Yukari will be happy to give us a shortcut to wherever we need to go."
>Reimu says "Fang goodness. Uh, oops. I meant thank goodness."
>Night Court: Ponder relations with Yukari. Have we ever met?
>This parser is afraid not.
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>Reimurasa: "Getting there. Though I guess Yuyuko has a point."
>Rockyuyu Mountains: "In fact, it may be best that we're on our way, if you don't have anything to add, Eirin?"
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>Reimurasa: "Getting there. Though I guess Yuyuko has a point."
>Rockyuyu Mountains: "In fact, it may be best that we're on our way, if you don't have anything to add, Eirin?"
>"No, I have nothing to add. Reisen, you are staying so I can run some tests on the nature of your nightmares, right?"
>Reisen nods.
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>Yuyucaus Mountains: "Then let's take up no more of the good doctor's time and be on our way, shall we?"
>Reimeira: "Yeah fine..."
>Harry Stone: "Thank you very much for your assistance, Miss Yagokoro."
>Depart.
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>Yuyucaus Mountains: "Then let's take up no more of the good doctor's time and be on our way, shall we?"
>Reimeira: "Yeah fine..."
>Harry Stone: "Thank you very much for your assistance, Miss Yagokoro."
>"Good day. Wow, three pages..."
>Depart.
>You leave. You are now in the front of Eientei.
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>Bull Shannon: "Reimu, I presume you know the general way to Yukari's home?"
>Reimai: Assuming this is true, take to the air and start heading that way, stealing self for the worst.
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>Wakimiko: Would putting Yuyuko on point for arriving at Yukari's actually encourage Sukima to focus on her first, rather than bother the rest immediately?
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>Bull Shannon: "Reimu, I presume you know the general way to Yukari's home?"
>"Yeah...it's in northern Gensokyo."
>Reimai: Assuming this is true, take to the air and start heading that way, stealing self for the worst.
>You go directly upwards and then northwest, and attempt to steal your own skirt without alerting yourself to your presence. You aren't successful, as you catch yourself in time.
>Wakimiko: Would putting Yuyuko on point for arriving at Yukari's actually encourage Sukima to focus on her first, rather than bother the rest immediately?
>Probably not.
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>Genji Grappler: "Yuyuko, keep her from being an ass, would you?"
>Yuyulpines: "No promises~"
>Various: Seek out Yukarin.
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>Genji Grappler: "Yuyuko, keep her from being an ass, would you?"
>Yuyulpines: "No promises~"
>Various: Seek out Yukarin.
>You head over to the Yakumo residence and knock on the door. Ran opens the door and says "Yes?"
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>Mount Yuyumore: "Ran, dear! Is Yukari in?"
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>Mount Yuyumore: "Ran, dear! Is Yukari in?"
>"Unfortunately, yes."
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>Degrassi Judge: "Would she be amenable to seeing us?"
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>Degrassi Judge: "Would she be amenable to seeing us?"
>"I think she would be fine to seeing you. She has too much free time on her hands..."
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>This is normal, right?
>bkubborg: "Thank you."
>Variety: Enter.
>Molest rantails
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>This is normal, right?
>By normal, what would you be referring to?
>bkubborg: "Thank you."
>Variety: Enter.
>You enter. For Yukari's house, it's quite small...
>Molest rantails
>"Oh hell no! I already take enough shit from being Yukari's servant!"
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>Look around.
>Black Yuyuills: If Yukari is sighted, administer proper hugs at once unless her hands are full or something.
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>Look around.
>To your left, you can see a kitchen. To the right, you can see what seems to be a living room with some boring antiques. To your front, you can see a hallway.
>Black Yuyuills: If Yukari is sighted, administer proper hugs at once unless her hands are full or something.
>Yukari is nowhere in sight right now.
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>Courtier: To Ran: "Where might we find her?"
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>'Normal' being Ran's implicit complaints and Yukari's abundant free time.
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>Courtier: To Ran: "Where might we find her?"
>"Go through the hallway. She's in the room to the right."
>'Normal' being Ran's implicit complaints and Yukari's abundant free time.
>You swear Ran doesn't complain that often...Yukari, on the other hand, doesn't have much to do but laze about, so she normally does have lots of free time.
>The voice comments "Maybe Ran has something against Yukari that she's keeping secret? Or should I leave the deductions to you?"
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>Follow Ran's directions.
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>Follow Ran's directions.
>You head North and then East. You find Yukari sitting down doing nothing.
>"Hello Yuyuko! Hello Reimu. Hello...Yama?"
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>Yuyukons: Adminster hugs for our old friend.
>Reimilia: "Hi, Yukari."
>Judge Harry Fields: "Good afternoon, Lady Yakumo. I apologize for bothering you, but I was hoping that you might be able to lend your considerable knowledge to a problem."
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>Yuyukons: Adminster hugs for our old friend.
>She gladly receives the hug.
>Reimilia: "Hi, Yukari."
>Judge Harry Fields: "Good afternoon, Lady Yakumo. I apologize for bothering you, but I was hoping that you might be able to lend your considerable knowledge to a problem."
>"People do seem to come to me often when an incident happens. (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LampshadeHanging) So...what is your problem?"
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>Reinko: "Yeah, I was really doing my best not to get you involved."
>Yuyucean Ridge: "And you are you today, Yukari?"
>Eiki: Make self comfortable. Begin retelling the whole sordid affair. We've done it enough times to have a comfortable retelling by this point.
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>Armpits: Resolve to ask Yuyuko about Ran's behavior once there's some time away from her and Yukari. This one looks even worse than Sakuya.
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>Reinko: "Yeah, I was really doing my best not to get you involved."
>"Hahaha. I can see why."
>Yuyucean Ridge: "And you are you today, Yukari?"
>"What an odd question, but I am still myself today."
>Eiki: Make self comfortable. Begin retelling the whole sordid affair. We've done it enough times to have a comfortable retelling by this point.
>You retell the story about your recent nightmares. It is unknown if you ever said anything past leaving Higan to solve this problem. How many times have you done this now, four?
>Yukari nods and says "Oh dear. That is quite upsetting...have you told anybody else?"
>Armpits: Resolve to ask Yuyuko about Ran's behavior once there's some time away from her and Yukari. This one looks even worse than Sakuya.
>To be honest, Sakuya wasn't that much of a problem. Sakuya's problem was just some snark concerning Remilia and an unwanted forced compulsion to stab Meiling.
>Anyways, you decide to discuss Ran when you get some alone time with Yuyuko.
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>Atmospheric Judiciary: "Several. The others here, of course, Marisa, Reisen, Meiling, Sakuya, Remilia, and Eirin. Reisen has apparently been having similar nightmares, and Eirin is currently examining her about a possible cause."
>Yuyupines: "Oh Yukari, you silly girl, taking advantage of my slip of the tongue! But more to the point, I did also sense something connected to our dear Yama shortly after we arrived at Eintei. It was coming from high in the air to the north... apparently from some sort of glass platform too high for any of these other dears to breathe properly. But once we found it, it somehow scrambled my ability to track it. Rather odd, don't you think?"
>Gila Gangplank: "And there's been some other weird crap going on today, too..."
>Armpits: Glance back over to where Ran was last seen.
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>Atmospheric Judiciary: "Several. The others here, of course, Marisa, Reisen, Meiling, Sakuya, Remilia, and Eirin. Reisen has apparently been having similar nightmares, and Eirin is currently examining her about a possible cause."
>"Reisen has them too? Interesting."
>Yuyupines: "Oh Yukari, you silly girl, taking advantage of my slip of the tongue! But more to the point, I did also sense something connected to our dear Yama shortly after we arrived at Eientei. It was coming from high in the air to the north... apparently from some sort of glass platform too high for any of these other dears to breathe properly. But once we found it, it somehow scrambled my ability to track it. Rather odd, don't you think?"
>"That is odd. Have you considered the Lunarians as suspects?"
>Gila Gangplank: "And there's been some other weird crap going on today, too..."
>Armpits: Glance back over to where Ran was last seen.
>"Other strange things have happened? Like what?"
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>Legs: "I'm not sure I can think of any strong motivation for them to do such a thing. For that matter, Reisen took her nightmares to heart, and part of what's changed about her is an eagerness to fight with the Lunarian royalty due to racism - I think that would be counter-productive for them."
>Yuyundes: "I sensed the same sort thing from both our Yama here and Reisen, so it was probably the same cause. And that glass platform it led to was far away from the moon - the opposite direction from it, really."
>Lizard Loungeabout: "Not pinging my intuition, either."
>Frown. "Though if it could scramble Yuyuko's sense of it..."
>Shake head. "Nah. Still feels too contrived, even if they were gonna try to force Eiki to use their version of purity and trick Reisen into returning to convince her to stick with them again or whatever."
>Yu Yu Incorporated: "And the other things that have happened... ah... have you seen Youmu?"
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>Legs: "I'm not sure I can think of any strong motivation for them to do such a thing. For that matter, Reisen took her nightmares to heart, and part of what's changed about her is an eagerness to fight with the Lunarian royalty due to racism - I think that would be counter-productive for them."
>"Serves them right. Err, I mean, counter-productive for who, Eientei or the Crapital - err, Capital of the Moon?"
>Yuyundes: "I sensed the same sort thing from both our Yama here and Reisen, so it was probably the same cause. And that glass platform it led to was far away from the moon - the opposite direction from it, really."
>"Are you sure that the Lunarians aren't able to build something that can be operated and manned away from the moon?"
>Lizard Loungeabout: "Not pinging my intuition, either."
>Frown. "Though if it could scramble Yuyuko's sense of it..."
>Shake head. "Nah. Still feels too contrived, even if they were gonna try to force Eiki to use their version of purity and trick Reisen into returning to convince her to stick with them again or whatever."
>"Why would it be contrived? I think that it makes sense for the same entity to confuse Yuyuko's senses and vanish the platform."
>Yu Yu Incorporated: "And the other things that have happened... ah... have you seen Youmu?"
>"She visited earlier and talked to Ran a bit before leaving. She wasn't in her normal outfit, though..."
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>Yuyugros Mountains: "What! What did she say? Was she alright? Where did she say she was going? She isn't doing anything weird, I hope!"
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>Yuyugros Mountains: "What! What did she say? Was she alright? Where did she say she was going? She isn't doing anything weird, I hope!"
>"She was completely fine. I don't know what she discussed with Ran, though. I do know that she said she was going to continue wandering Gensokyo, though."
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>Transyuyuarctic Mountains: "Did she seem distressed? Sad? Angry? This is very important, so please don't spare any details!"
>Eiki: Let her get it out of her system.
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>Transyuyuarctic Mountains: "Did she seem distressed? Sad? Angry? This is very important, so please don't spare any details!"
>"None of the above. She was quite relaxed."
>Eiki: Let her get it out of her system.
>She's understandably worried...
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>Yuyulkan Mountains: "Did...she say anything about what had happened earlier?"
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>Yuyulkan Mountains: "Did...she say anything about what had happened earlier?"
>I'm assuming that Youmu leaving Yuyuko doesn't under "sordid affair."
>"What happened earlier?"
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>Yuyupathian Mountains: "Well, if she didn't mention anything, we'll leave it in the past for now. I don't want to dwell on it myself, you understand, but if she said anything or seemed even a little bit regretful..."
>Crabgrass: "Let's return to the prior subject. Why do you suspect the Lunarians?"
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>Yuyupathian Mountains: "Well, if she didn't mention anything, we'll leave it in the past for now. I don't want to dwell on it myself, you understand, but if she said anything or seemed even a little bit regretful..."
>"I don't think there was regret in any of her words, but you'll want to ask Ran if you want to details of Youmu's conversation."
>Crabgrass: "Let's return to the prior subject. Why do you suspect the Lunarians?"
>"Who else is able to build a glass platform out in space and might have the ability to cause specific nightmares? The people from the outside realm can't do the latter, and people from Gensokyo or the surrounding areas can't do the former."
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>Sierra Yuyuko Range: "I think I'll do that, please excuse me."
>Go hunt down Ran.
>Bermuda Grass: "What would they have to gain, in your opinion? Do the Lunarians not benefit from things being as they should be?"
>Monitor monitor: Maybe if we don't speak when not necessary, Yukari will leave us alone...
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>Sierra Yuyuko Range: "I think I'll do that, please excuse me."
>Go hunt down Ran.
>You leave and find Ran in that kitchen I described earlier, doing nothing. She is eyeing you.
>Bermuda Grass: "What would they have to gain, in your opinion? Do the Lunarians not benefit from things being as they should be?"
>"That's the part that's still the mystery. Why would they want to have Reisen turn against them?"
>"Unless...there's more to the Lunarians that meets the eye? Or there's only one or a few Lunarians in particular that are participating in this, and the rest have nothing to do with it? The Lunarians aren't a hive mind, after all."
>Monitor monitor: Maybe if we don't speak when not necessary, Yukari will leave us alone...
>That's quite likely.
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>Pyuyunees: Sigh. "You don't want a thing to do with me, do you?"
>Fescue: "Let's set the Lunarians aside for a moment. Can you think of anyone else that might be capable of this?
>What worlds and dimensions and such do we know of?
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>Pyuyunees: Sigh. "You don't want a thing to do with me, do you?"
>"I suppose you found out that I had a talk with Youmu. I hope you've taken her complaints to heart?"
>Fescue: "Let's set the Lunarians aside for a moment. Can you think of anyone else that might be capable of this?"
>"Setting aside the Lunarians, there is nothing I can think of that could have built the glass platform. Setting aside the glass platform, however, there might be a few denizens that can manipulate nightmares. Nothing immediately comes to mind, however."
>What worlds and dimensions and such do we know of?
>Most people, including yourself, know only of their own world. They have no idea that countless planes exist beyond their own. However, one in a million mages is born with "the Spark," an ineffable gift that grants them the potential to become a Planeswalker. Only Planeswalkers (and Keyblade wielders) can traverse the Multiverse to planes beyond their own. Only they can step into the AEther, the space between planes, blah blah blah...
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>Wheat's relative: "Tell me more about these nightmare-inducing people you have in mind?"
>Yuyulachian Mountains: "Yes, but, let's set that aside for now. How well do you know Youmu?"
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>Wheat's relative: "Tell me more about these nightmare-inducing people you have in mind?"
>"I really don't know of anybody who can induce nightmares...Reimu did once mention a youkai and her sister who lived in a dream world, though."
>Yuyulachian Mountains: "Yes, but, let's set that aside for now. How well do you know Youmu?"
>"Not well. I only knew her because Yukari is your friend, and Youmu is- *ahem* was your servant."
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>Sorta like rice: Look to Reimu for more details.
>Yuyunza range: "Alright. It's just, there's been a trend of mental compulsion going on. While I don't believe Youmu was lying, initially, Reimu is quite convinced she wasn't acting quite like herself. I was hoping you knew her well enough to give me a second opinion..."
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>Sorta like rice: Look to Reimu for more details.
>"What're the chances we're ever going to find Mugetsu or Gengetsu again?!"
>Yuyunza range: "Alright. It's just, there's been a trend of mental compulsion going on. While I don't believe Youmu was lying, initially, Reimu is quite convinced she wasn't acting quite like herself. I was hoping you knew her well enough to give me a second opinion..."
>"According to Youmu, after lecturing you on your faults, she was willing to walk away quietly if it weren't for Reimu. It is reasonable that Reimu would think Youmu was not herself, though, because she used to be quite quiet and loyal."
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>Not Wheat: "Decent enough, it seems. Let's hear some more."
>Yuyu River Mountains: "I...am not sure what Reimu was thinking. I was a little distraught at the time, you must understand..."
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>Not Wheat: "Decent enough, it seems. Let's hear some more."
>"Well, I accidentally found my way into their dream world years ago. I never bothered to find out how to return there later."
>Yuyu River Mountains: "I...am not sure what Reimu was thinking. I was a little distraught at the time, you must understand..."
>"Err...I'm not trying to imply that you had something to do with Reimu and Youmu's fight. Or at least, that's an answer to what I think you're saying."
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>Rice Relative: Look to Yukari for further explanation.
>Yuyuroot Range: "No no! It's just, I don't know why she actually went after Youmu. I think she believed there was something sinister afoot, or maybe she was just upset that Youmu was leaving...
>Sigh.
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>Rice Relative: Look to Yukari for further explanation.
>"I only know what Reimu told me. As you see, she doesn't know much about this dream world."
>Yuyuroot Range: "No no! It's just, I don't know why she actually went after Youmu. I think she believed there was something sinister afoot, or maybe she was just upset that Youmu was leaving...
>Sigh.
>"Oh. She probably did believe that there was something sinister ahand. Err, afoot."
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>Turtle Terrorist: "Wait. You don't know about it, Yukari? Is that even allowed to happen? This is your thing!"
>Beauyuko Range: "I...wonder as well. Reimu did have a point, some of the things she said didn't seem to match up with, well, what she's done for me in the past. Do you really think it could be nothing but obligations could have driven her?"
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>Turtle Terrorist: "Wait. You don't know about it, Yukari? Is that even allowed to happen? This is your thing!"
>"I don't keep tabs on every single person in Gensokyo, otherwise I would be driven mad with power as well as becoming sexually depraved and gapping people for the lulz and/or for my slightest dissatisfaction. (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,7633.0.html) Do you really think I would spend my time gathering information to become omniscient? That's not very fun."
>Beauyuko Range: "I...wonder as well. Reimu did have a point, some of the things she said didn't seem to match up with, well, what she's done for me in the past. Do you really think it could be nothing but obligations could have driven her?"
>"'Her' being Reimu or Youmu?"
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>Reika: "Honestly? Yes. But but I meant was, you don't know anything about that dream world place? I thought knowing about other worlds and dimensions and stuff was what you do."
>Big Yuyu Ranges: "Her being Youmu."
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>Reika: "Honestly? Yes. But but I meant was, you don't know anything about that dream world place? I thought knowing about other worlds and dimensions and stuff was what you do."
>"I only know about Gensokyo, the Outside World, supernatural areas like Higan, the Moon, and my personal hammerspace."
>Big Yuyu Ranges: "Her being Youmu."
>"I think Youmu wasn't influenced by anything when she lectured and left you."
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>Reikako: "Huh. Do you know what's past those things, at least?"
>Not Maize: "My attacker has made some claims, obviously of dubious reliability, that its from other places, outside oflife and death, and so on.
>Yuyutannia Range: Frown. "So, you believe she meant all the things she said, and that all the...exuberance and such she's done for me in the past really wasn't for me at all, just the result of obligation?"
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>Reikako: "Huh. Do you know what's past those things, at least?"
>"I don't know of worlds 'past' those."
>Not Maize: "My attacker has made some claims, obviously of dubious reliability, that its from other places, outside oflife and death, and so on.
>The voice says "Okay, I'm using italics to talk now. Anyways, I didn't say that I was outside of life and death. I said that I was outside of your life and death. I am part of the cycle of life and death of where I came from.
>"Other places, you say? Well, if it isn't lying, it might be not of this world. Of course, we don't know if it's telling the truth. Mugetsu and Gengetsu are from another world, the dream world they created, but I think they're still part of our cycle of life and death."
>Yuyutannia Range: Frown. "So, you believe she meant all the things she said, and that all the...exuberance and such she's done for me in the past really wasn't for me at all, just the result of obligation?"
>"No, I think she used to have some loyalty to you, but she still meant all of the things she said. She might come back if you took her lecture into consideration..."
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>Rein: "You are seriously challenging my conceptions of you, you know."
>Not Sorghum: "Regardless, it is idle boasting and splitting hairs, very very few things are truly outside the cycle, and I doubt any of them are quite so foolhardy. Let's talk in more practical terms. If it is from elsewhere, how did it extend its influence here?"
>Big Yulmon Range: "I...intend to try. But so many of the things she said, they just couldn't have been her. Even Reimu said it... Did she say where she was going?
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>Rein: "You are seriously challenging my conceptions of you, you know."
>She smirks and says "It certainly helps to know ten thousand things, but I don't care enough to know everything."
>Not Sorghum: "Regardless, it is idle boasting and splitting hairs, very very few things are truly outside the cycle, and I doubt any of them are quite so foolhardy. Let's talk in more practical terms. If it is from elsewhere, how did it extend its influence here?"
>"I flew here. It took too long."
>"Things from another world are probably very unpredictable...But considering the glass platform, perhaps it moved here."
>Big Yulmon Range: "I...intend to try. But so many of the things she said, they just couldn't have been her. Even Reimu said it... Did she say where she was going?
>"You'd be surprised how well people keep some emotions and personalities secret. And she didn't say where she was going, just that she was going to continue wandering Gensokyo."
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>Reinnosuke: "I think this is the most disappointing day I've had in ages..."
>Not Bamboo: "So you think it is physically here, and not just projecting an attack from home? Hmm. I was hoping you could suggest a way to deflect it, but I suppose if it is not getting through the borders, it is likely outside of your specialty.
>Yuyuhorn Mountains: "Do...do you think she really would hide all that, then? She's always been so straightforward, so it seemed..."
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>Reinnosuke: "I think this is the most disappointing day I've had in ages..."
>Yukari chuckles in response.
>Not Bamboo: "So you think it is physically here, and not just projecting an attack from home? Hmm. I was hoping you could suggest a way to deflect it, but I suppose if it is not getting through the borders, it is likely outside of your specialty.
>"Or the glass platform is a red herring. There are a lot of possibilities. Heck, maybe the alien is the glass platform. But if it's not lying about being from another world, it probably came here."
>"And I don't know if my border powers would be able to work very well against an enemy we hardly know about."
>Yuyuhorn Mountains: "Do...do you think she really would hide all that, then? She's always been so straightforward, so it seemed..."
>"Yes, I believe she could and would hide them. Not that the Youmu you knew was a lie."
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>Not Hay: "Even without such, I presume you've had to deal with mental attacks before. Is there something you do to deal with them?"
>Yuyuwelder Range: "Those two statements seem to be at odds with each other..."
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>Not Hay: "Even without such, I presume you've had to deal with mental attacks before. Is there something you do to deal with them?"
>"...And why would you expect my psyche to be invaded previously?"
>Yuyuwelder Range: "Those two statements seem to be at odds with each other..."
>"Correction; the Youmu you knew was not a total lie. She had...hidden depths. (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HiddenDepths)"
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>Not Sugarcane: "Probability. You are rather renowned for your capabilities and have been here for quite a long time. It is only natural that others would try to take you down to prove themselves. And it is a rather obvious vector of attack when actual skill and ability would not suffice."
>Byuyum Martin Mountains: "I see... Um, did she ask anything of you?"
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>Not Sugarcane: "Probability. You are rather renowned for your capabilities and have been here for quite a long time. It is only natural that others would try to take you down to prove themselves. And it is a rather obvious vector of attack when actual skill and ability would not suffice."
>"Well, when it does happen, I do indescribable but not necessarily horrible things to them, not use a mental barrier. I don't think my way would work with you."
>Byuyum Martin Mountains: "I see... Um, did she ask anything of you?"
>"No, not at all. She just wanted to talk about her life. And partly, mine."
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>Reptile Regulator: "Would you have some way to find people that try to mess with your head so you can do such lovely things, or am I going to be disappointed again?"
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>Not cannabis: "Ah, I assume that any such attacks have not been especially successful, then?"
>Cayuyu Range: "I see. I was wondering if she was trying to convince you to join her."
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>Reptile Regulator: "Would you have some way to find people that try to mess with your head so you can do such lovely things, or am I going to be disappointed again?"
>"No, I usually do it right then, right there. People who have tried are surprised."
>Not cannabis: "Ah, I assume that any such attacks have not been especially successful, then?"
>"Nope." She smiles.
>Cayuyu Range: "I see. I was wondering if she was trying to convince you to join her."
>"Youmu didn't even try to convince me."
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>Not grain: "How do you find these attackers?"
>Cayuyu range: "That's good. Did her story strike a chord with you?"
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>ReiRei: "So you've seriously never had anyone try to mess with your head without being in plain sight?"
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>ReiRei: "So you've seriously never had anyone try to mess with your head without being in plain sight?"
>"Close enough."
>Not grain: "How do you find these attackers?"
>"Usually, I can track the influence, gap myself to whever they're operating from, and do the aforementioned indescribable but not necessarily horrible things."
>Cayuyu range: "That's good. Did her story strike a chord with you?"
>"I sympathize with Youmu."
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>Not Corn: "Do you think you could try to track down the one assaulting me?"
>Chilyuyutin Ranges: Just nod, don't say anything. Dammit.
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>Rocky Yuyukons: If Ran would be as angry with Yukari as Youmu was with us... would it be better to talk to her or Yukari first? Especially with what Reisen said about driving the two apart...
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>Not Corn: "Do you think you could try to track down the one assaulting me?"
>"Hmm...perhaps I can find the culprit more succesfully than your attempt..."
>Chilyuyutin Ranges: Just nod, don't say anything. Dammit.
>You nod silently.
>Rocky Yuyukons: If Ran would be as angry with Yukari as Youmu was with us... would it be better to talk to her or Yukari first? Especially with what Reisen said about driving the two apart...
>Talk to Ran first. Definitely.
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>Not Hay: "Please, then. If there anything you'll need me to do to prepare?"
>Yuyugach Mountains: "If, if I may. Do you have, ah, similar complaints about Yukari?"
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>Not Hay: "Please, then. If there anything you'll need me to do to prepare?"
>"No, I don't think so."
>Yuyugach Mountains: "If, if I may. Do you have, ah, similar complaints about Yukari?"
>"I really don't feel like choosing my words carefully to convince you I don't have something against Yukari, so I'll say yes, yes I do."
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>Not Millable: "Very well then. If you would, I would be much obliged."
>Yuyuwater Mountains: "I...I hope you'll be less...exaggerated about it than Youmu was."
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>Not Millable: "Very well then. If you would, I would be much obliged."
>Sirs, when are you going to give the Yama nicknames not related to grains? ...Shikieiki, carry on, nothing to hear here."
>"This will take a few seconds...tch. I'm afraid the influence is very vague. It seems to be coming from a range from there-" She points an arm to the northwest, then sweeps her arm until it's pointing south. "-to there. As for its altitude, I can only say it isn't very low."
>Yuyuwater Mountains: "I...I hope you'll be less...exaggerated about it than Youmu was."
>"Okay then. I will not exaggerate any of Yukari's faults. Oh, and I don't plan to settle this right now. I'm waiting for the right time."
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>Not Sorghum: "Well, that is something, at least. Can you tell me else about it; how it's doing this, any ways to stop it? It has threatened to target someone else soon."
>Cariyuyu Mountains: "Good. And, I understand. Um...does she know you don't enjoy those sorts of things?"
>Shift uncomfortably
>"I...can only imagine it was something like with me, where she really does care, and thought you liked it as well..."
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>Not Sorghum: "Well, that is something, at least. Can you tell me else about it; how it's doing this, any ways to stop it? It has threatened to target someone else soon."
>"Neither. I suppose I will have to enter one of your dreams and handle it myself. And who is its next target?"
>Cariyuyu Mountains: "Good. And, I understand. Um...does she know you don't enjoy those sorts of things?"
>Shift uncomfortably
>"I...can only imagine it was something like with me, where she really does care, and thought you liked it as well..."
>"The things I don't like about Yukari do not include molestation."
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>Not Cattail: "It named Koishi, but taking it at its word is problematic."
>Yuyuvis Mountains: "...Oh. You rather led me on, then. Ahaha... Regardless, then."
>_
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>Not Cattail: "It named Koishi, but taking it at its word is problematic."
>"Well, Koishi might be a red herring for the real next target. But...do you know if it has anything against Koishi?"
>Yuyuvis Mountains: "...Oh. You rather led me on, then. Ahaha... Regardless, then."
>She chuckles. "All right then. Is there anything else you wanted to talk about?"
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>Mount Yuyurest: As far as we know, how likely is it that Yukari would take Ran's complaints to heart? How much would our endorsement or support in working it out help, probably?
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>Ryegrass: "It claimed to disapprove of something she said, I think."
>DeYuyu Mountains: "Now I am curious, what does she do, exactly?"
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>Mount Yuyurest: As far as we know, how likely is it that Yukari would take Ran's complaints to heart? How much would our endorsement or support in working it out help, probably?
>Probably quite likely. Your support would help even more.
>Ryegrass: "It claimed to disapprove of something she said, I think."
>"Can I please have some details on this?"
>"That would be her calling Utsuho Reiuji a traitor to the Komeijis. Utsuho was only trying to do what she believed was right. Harsh..."
>DeYuyu Mountains: "Now I am curious, what does she do, exactly?"
>"...are you going to tell her immediately after I tell you?"
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>Definitely Deschampisa: "It has told me that Koishi has declared Utsuho a traitor to the Komeiji. Family, just now."
>Cunningyuyu Mountains: "Not unless you wished me to. I would be happy to help out, though; you're both too precious to me to see you at odds."
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>Definitely Deschampisa: "It has told me that Koishi has declared Utsuho a traitor to the Komeiji. Family, just now."
>"Ah...perhaps you should ask them about that. Or were you already going to do so?"
>Cunningyuyu Mountains: "Not unless you wished me to. I would be happy to help out, though; you're both too precious to me to see you at odds."
>"I thought you only knew me as Yukari's shikigami."
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>Galapagos Gallumpher: "It was next on the list, but I was kind of hoping for some stunning revelation that'd mean we didn't have to."
>Douyuyu Range: "Well isn't that enough to care? Now let's hear it."
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>Galapagos Gallumpher: "It was next on the list, but I was kind of hoping for some stunning revelation that'd mean we didn't have to."
>"If there are stunning revelations, then it will likely come from the voice in Eiki's head, and that can't be trusted."
>Douyuyu Range: "Well isn't that enough to care? Now let's hear it."
>"Not quite. And I don't trust you quite enough to tell you my complaints concerning Yukari."
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>Shell Shiner: "Are you sure you're not Yukari's sister or something?"
>Precisely Deschampisa: "That aside, I don't suppose you could offer us help in other ways?"
>Darbyuyu Mountains: "Well, I can try to support you, at least. I do think it would mean more to her hearing both of us agree, don't you think?"
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>Shell Shiner: "Are you sure you're not Yukari's sister or something?"
>Yukari chooses to ignore that question.
>Precisely Deschampisa: "That aside, I don't suppose you could offer us help in other ways?"
>"I'm afraid not."
>Darbyuyu Mountains: "Well, I can try to support you, at least. I do think it would mean more to her hearing both of us agree, don't you think?"
>"Yes, it would. Thank you."
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>Reptile Rampager: "I can think of something. Maybe help us get around a bit more quickly with those gaps of yours? I mean, we're on a time limit here if we're gonna stop whomever this is."
>So Very Deschampisa: "That would be especially helpful..."
>Yuyucan Range: "Of course, dear. Now, why don't you tell me what the problem is?"
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>Reptile Rampager: "I can think of something. Maybe help us get around a bit more quickly with those gaps of yours? I mean, we're on a time limit here if we're gonna stop whomever this is."
>So Very Deschampisa: "That would be especially helpful..."
>She facepalms and mutters something on her breath. After that, she says "Why didn't I think of that?"
>You get the feeling that the voice is looking at somebody else with its eyebrows raised. ...Wait a minute, it's looking at me. Stop looking past the fourth wall and go back monitoring the situation.
>Yuyucan Range: "Of course, dear. Now, why don't you tell me what the problem is?"
>"While I do think that your support would be useful and appreciated, I'm still not willing to give you that information."
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>Reptite Ravager: "Heh. Not like you often do it, anyways."
>Deschampisa Deity: "Would you be willing, then?"
>Reptite Ravager: "Actually, now that I think about it, you just need to get into someone's dreams and try to find the culprit, right? Why not use the Yama, here? I bet she could do with a nap anyways."
>The Yuyuhorns: "Well, fine."
>Tap Ran on the nose lightly.
>"You just be that way."
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>Reptite Ravager: "Heh. Not like you often do it, anyways."
>Deschampisa Deity: "Would you be willing, then?"
>"Why, yes. Yes I could."
>Reptite Ravager: "Actually, now that I think about it, you just need to get into someone's dreams and try to find the culprit, right? Why not use the Yama, here? I bet she could do with a nap anyways."
>You remember that you need to get back to the shrine to attend to your unspecified-by-the-parser miko duties.
>"Well, I can do that. It might not work, though."
>"I'm not that stupid."
>The Yuyuhorns: "Well, fine."
>Tap Ran on the nose lightly.
>"You just be that way."
>Ran shrugs.
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>Tortoise Terrorized: Are these duties that important? And, do we really trust an incident to the hands of Yuyuko and Yukari? There is a reason why we've not said, "Okay Marisa, you go deal with the hellcrow."
>Deschampisa Delight: "It claims that it is not that stupid; I am not certain how that applies to this kind of context."
>Yuyucott Mountains: "So, when do you intend to do this?"
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>Tortoise Terrorized: Are these duties that important? And, do we really trust an incident to the hands of Yuyuko and Yukari? There is a reason why we've not said, "Okay Marisa, you go deal with the hellcrow."
>Well, that is true.
>As Eiki, you hear the voice say, "What, parser? Is the slight derailment of Maribel Quest that worrying? You don't even know if Maribel needed her house cleared of ghosts right around now."
>Deschampisa Delight: "It claims that it is not that stupid; I am not certain how that applies to this kind of context."
>"As in, I'm not so stupid as to initiate a nightmare for Yukari to enter right now. Not gonna happen."
>Yukari says "Well, I can only enter dreams that are already happening. Maybe it doesn't want to start a nightmare for me to enter."
>"That's what I said..."
>Yuyucott Mountains: "So, when do you intend to do this?"
>"Soon. Very soon. But the time will not be specified, as I don't really need your interruption."
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>Deschampisa Demon: Try not to get too thrilled at the idea of not having to deal with nightmares for once.
>"That's what it claims at the moment. Frankly, I would be happy for that alone, but now is not the time to rest."
>Yuyuett Mountains: "Well, all right. I just wanted to help before things got worse."
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>Deschampisa Demon: Try not to get too thrilled at the idea of not having to deal with nightmares for once.
>"That's what it claims at the moment. Frankly, I would be happy for that alone, but now is not the time to rest."
>She smiles. "I'm glad that the threat of me is enough to keep it away. You should still keep investigating, though."
>Yuyuett Mountains: "Well, all right. I just wanted to help before things got worse."
>"Understood. Perhap you should be rejoining the others?"
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>Dame Deschampise: "I intend to. Given what a capable foe it has proven to be, it would be very irresponsible to allow it to remain and continue to oppose the natural order."
>Yuyuweather Range: "Very well, then, I'll leave it all in your hands. Call on me should you need me. And don't hesitate to come to Hakugyokurou if you need to."
>Float back to the rest of the group.
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>Dame Deschampise: "I intend to. Given what a capable foe it has proven to be, it would be very irresponsible to allow it to remain and continue to oppose the natural order."
>Define 'natural order.'"
>"Perhaps you should be leaving now, then. Are you going to go to the Underground City like you said or have you changed your minds during our little conversation?"
>Yuyuweather Range: "Very well, then, I'll leave it all in your hands. Call on me should you need me. And don't hesitate to come to Hakugyokurou if you need to."
>Float back to the rest of the group.
>Ran nods and says, "Sure."
>You rejoin the rest of the group. Reimu asks "Talking about Youmu, huh?"
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>Yuyunin Range: "That and some other things, which are quite private."
>Deschampisa Demigod: "I suppose so. I don't think any other avenues of inquiry have opened up. Shall we be off, then?"
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>Yuyunin Range: "That and some other things, which are quite private."
>"...Did Ran end up hating Yukari too?"
>".....Dammit, Reimu."
>Yukari's eyes widen.
>Deschampisa Demigod: "I suppose so. I don't think any other avenues of inquiry have opened up. Shall we be off, then?"
>She ignores this and asks Yuyuko "What did Ran say? What did she say?!"
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>The Front Range of the Yuyuko: "She didn't say anything of the sort to me, Yukari dear. But perhaps it would be a good idea if you were on your best behavior until we get this whole voices thing sorted out, hm?"
>It's technically not a lie! Displeasure and hate aren't the same!
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>The Front Range of the Yuyuko: "She didn't say anything of the sort to me, Yukari dear. But perhaps it would be a good idea if you were on your best behavior until we get this whole voices thing sorted out, hm?"
>"Ah...okay, that's fine. Now, shall we proceed?"
>It's technically not a lie! Displeasure and hate aren't the same!
>There's a world of difference!
>Yukari opens a gap to the Ancient City.
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>Everyone: Through dat gap.
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>Everyone: Through dat gap.
>"Bye. Make sure not to get kidnapped by oni!"
>You go through the gap and land on a road intersection. You seem to be in the middle of the city. That may be problematic...
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>Tortoise Tipper: Look around, take stock of the situation.
>Galliyuyu Range: Look around. Have we ever been down here before?
>Dominus Deschampisa: Do like the ghost.
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>Tortoise Tipper: Look around, take stock of the situation.
>Galliyuyu Range: Look around. Have we ever been down here before?
>Dominus Deschampisa: Do like the ghost.
>To your front, you can see a huge mansion a long walk away, as well as some unimportant small paths. You don't see anything important to your left or right or behind you.
>The oni around here are looking at you oddly.
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>To your front, you can see a huge mansion a long walk away, as well as some unimportant small paths. You don't see anything important to your left or right or behind you.
>The oni around here are looking at you oddly.
>Lizard Leaper: "This way."
>Approach the mansion, give the doors a good knockin'.
>Couer d' Yuyuko Mountains: Give the oni a nice little wave, and follow.
>Deschampisa Duchess: Just follow.
>_
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>Lizard Leaper: "This way."
>Approach the mansion, give the doors a good knockin'.
>Couer d' Yuyuko Mountains: Give the oni a nice little wave, and follow.
>Deschampisa Duchess: Just follow.
>Not separating the commands this time, as I'm resolving them in reverse order.
>As Reimu, you start towards the mansion. Eiki and Yuyuko follow you, and Yuyuko gives a little wave to the oni around. The strange looks continue.
>After a long walk (a few blocks, but none of you Gensokyoans probably know what blocks even are), you get to the mansion and knock on the door. A red-haired cat girl in a back dress opens it and says "Hello. You're that shrine maiden from before..."
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>Iguana Investigator: "Sure am. Is Koishi around? It's kinda important."
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>Iguana Investigator: "Sure am. Is Koishi around? It's kinda important."
>"Koishi isn't around, she doesn't visit often. But if it concerns Koishi, perhaps you should speak with Satori."
>"...Why did her actual name stick?
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>Monitor Mover: "Uh. Hey, Yama? You know what Satori does, right? The whole mind reading thing? Is that, uh...safe, what with you?"
>Deschampisa Ducal: Would it be? We have dealt with satori before, how did they handle it?
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>Monitor Mover: "Uh. Hey, Yama? You know what Satori does, right? The whole mind reading thing? Is that, uh...safe, what with you?"
>"If it leads us to the bottom of this mystery, then yes."
>Deschampisa Ducal: Would it be? We have dealt with satori before, how did they handle it?
>You decide that Satori finding out your secrets is worth not having these nightmares.
>Dealing with satori ends up rather normally. Mind-reading hardly matters while you judge them.
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>Gecko Gangbanger: "If you say so. So long as you think she can handle it. Can you take us to her, Orin?"
>_
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>Gecko Gangbanger: "If you say so. So long as you think she can handle it. Can you take us to her, Orin?"
>"Okay, sure."
>She gestures for you to follow.
>"What is this, the fourth mansion walk you've done today?"
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>Follow that Kasha!
>Deschampisa Delight: Continue to ignore the voice.
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>Follow that Kasha!
>You follow her to what seems to be a living room. Satori is sitting on a sofa with a bunch of cats. As soon as she sees you, she becomes surprised and says, "Hello...so you know something that concerns Koishi?"
>Deschampisa Delight: Continue to ignore the voice.
>"I wasn't saying that to mock you, just pointing things out."
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>Deschampisa Demonstrator: "We do. It seems she may be in danger. I would explain, but perhaps it would be faster for you to discover on your own?"
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>Deschampisa Demonstrator: "We do. It seems she may be in danger. I would explain, but perhaps it would be faster for you to discover on your own?"
>"Yes, it would."
>"Well, that skips the explanation step..."
>"Ah...I see. How do you think this...thing found out about Koishi calling Okuu a traitor in the first place?"
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>Lizard Leavenist: "That's a good question, actually."
>Deschampisa Demolisher: "I presume it used the same mechanisms it used to seek out its other victims.
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>Lizard Leavenist: "That's a good question, actually."
>Deschampisa Demolisher: "I presume it used the same mechanisms it used to seek out its other victims."
>"However, what could these mechanisms be?"
>Orin asks "What're you talking about? What is this thing, and how does it know about Okuu?"
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>Deschampisa Divinity: "I do not know. Actually, I am curious, can you feel anything of its presence?"
>Gecko Grifter: "It's a long story, Orin. It's some weird mind controlling alien too damn cowardly to show its face. Apparently has an eye on Koishi for whatever stupid reason it's being stupid for."
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>Deschampisa Divinity: "I do not know. Actually, I am curious, can you feel anything of its presence?"
>"Well, I can certainly hear it speak in your mind..."
>Gecko Grifter: "It's a long story, Orin. It's some weird mind controlling alien too damn cowardly to show its face. Apparently has an eye on Koishi for whatever stupid reason it's being stupid for."
>"Idiot Reimu is idiot Reimu. I don't have the ability to control minds, and being a coward is not the reason I haven't appeared."
>"The thing just called you an idiot, Reimu."
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>Snake Stapler: "Yeah, notice how the little shit won't come and say it in my face? It's scared to death of us. Anyone can say that kind of thing while hiding in some hole. Heck, it's too scared to even meet Reisen personally."
>Gariyuyu Ranges: "Well, I personally intend to give it a most severe case of lepidopterphobia when I finally track it down, so I suppose I can't blame it for being prudent."
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>Snake Stapler: "Yeah, notice how the little shit won't come and say it in my face? It's scared to death of us. Anyone can say that kind of thing while hiding in some hole. Heck, it's too scared to even meet Reisen personally."
>As Eiki, you get a mental image of something shaking its head.
>Gariyuyu Ranges: "Well, I personally intend to give it a most severe case of lepidopterphobia when I finally track it down, so I suppose I can't blame it for being prudent."
>"Eh, I don't feel like correcting my misrepresentations anymore..."
>"Let's get back to thinking about the situation at hand."
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>Deschampisa Decider: "I think you made it a little frustrated."
>Turtle Tippler: "Well yeah. Watch it try to claim it's all just part of its plans or whatever. Since clearly if it has some kind of problem with us, it can't just talk with us to our faces or actually stand up for what it believes in. When we find it, it'll be running within five minutes if there's anywhere to run. It's Cirno without the charm."
>Yuyuveive Range: "We were talking about finding Koishi, weren't we? She's not here, I presume, as you would have most surely called her, otherwise."
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>Deschampisa Decider: "I think you made it a little frustrated."
>Turtle Tippler: "Well yeah. Watch it try to claim it's all just part of its plans or whatever. Since clearly if it has some kind of problem with us, it can't just talk with us to our faces or actually stand up for what it believes in. When we find it, it'll be running within five minutes if there's anywhere to run. It's Cirno without the charm."
>The voice sighs. "Eight...I think?"
>Yuyuveive Range: "We were talking about finding Koishi, weren't we? She's not here, I presume, as you would have most surely called her, otherwise."
>"Indeed, Koishi isn't around. She comes and goes at her own whim, and she's quite difficult to find otherwise."
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Deschampisa Dame: "I don't suppose you would have a way of helping us to find her? It is critical that we do so."
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Deschampisa Dame: "I don't suppose you would have a way of helping us to find her? It is critical that we do so."
>"I'm afraid not."
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>Cayman Chav: "Wow, it's a really good thing Yukari saved us the trouble of getting here, or I would be really really mad right now."
>Deschampisa Demolisher: "Do you at least have some idea where she likes to haunt?"
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>Cayman Chav: "Wow, it's a really good thing Yukari saved us the trouble of getting here, or I would be really really mad right now."
>Deschampisa Demolisher: "Do you at least have some idea where she likes to haunt?"
>"I think she likes to hang around specific people rather than specific places. Which people, I don't know, but someone might do something to interest her without knowing it... Other than that, it's hard to tell where she often goes."
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>Turtle Tenderizer: "Well, we've already talked to most of the interesting people around here. Unless she's still hanging around the Moriya shrine for whatever reason, that's about the only place we haven't been."
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>Turtle Tenderizer: "Well, we've already talked to most of the interesting people around here. Unless she's still hanging around the Moriya shrine for whatever reason, that's about the only place we haven't been."
>"I don't think she would stay in one place for long. I don't think it would hurt to check, though."
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>"I don't think she would stay in one place for long. I don't think it would hurt to check, though."
>Lizard Labler: "So probably not. So, let's pretend we're a flighty and bored mind reader, where are we going to go?"
>Yuyuland Range: "Well, Satori did say looks for excitement. And wouldn't you think that whole hubbub around Remilia's little mansion would be interesting to watch?"
>Duchess Deschampisa: "It would be worth investigating, I suppose..."
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>Lizard Labler: "So probably not. So, let's pretend we're a flighty and bored mind reader, where are we going to go?"
>Yuyuland Range: "Well, Satori did say looks for excitement. And wouldn't you think that whole hubbub around Remilia's little mansion would be interesting to watch?"
>Duchess Deschampisa: "It would be worth investigating, I suppose..."
>"Funny how your first problem goes all the way back to your second problem. I guess it would be worth investigating, but I don't know Koishi very well since she closed her third eye and started wandering."
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>Monitor Masticator: "Well to be fair, it's not actually my problem if faeries want to hassle Scarlet Devil Mansion. Not that they'll ever pull it off to begin with with Sakuya there. So, I guess it's time we hassle Reisen for more information, then.
>Sigh.
>"Hey Yukari, you listening in?"
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>Monitor Masticator: "Well to be fair, it's not actually my problem if faeries want to hassle Scarlet Devil Mansion. Not that they'll ever pull it off to begin with with Sakuya there. So, I guess it's time we hassle Reisen for more information, then."
>"Are you sure she has any more information on her?"
>Sigh.
>Again...hmm, maybe Eirin found something while examining her.
>"Hey Yukari, you listening in?"
>There is no answer.
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>Deschampisa Decider: "In the meantime, Satori, I don't suppose you would have any advice to dealing with my intrusion?"
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>Deschampisa Decider: "In the meantime, Satori, I don't suppose you would have any advice to dealing with my intrusion?"
>"I'm afraid not."
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>Deschampisa Demigoddess: "I was hoping you had learned some tricks for fending off this kind of thing from living with your sister. Alas."
>Tortoise Trammeler: "Oh damn it all, we're going to have to take the long way, aren't we?"
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>Deschampisa Demigoddess: "I was hoping you had learned some tricks for fending off this kind of thing from living with your sister. Alas."
>"Koishi is strange, but not harmful or hostile."
>Tortoise Trammeler: "Oh damn it all, we're going to have to take the long way, aren't we?"
>"It looks like you will."
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>Granyuyu Range: Frown.
>"But surely there must be something that you can do for the Yama? If it is a matter of reward, I'm certain we can compensate you."
>Chameleon Kicker: "We?"
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>Granyuyu Range: Frown.
>"But surely there must be something that you can do for the Yama? If it is a matter of reward, I'm certain we can compensate you."
>"I don't really need a reward at all."
>Chameleon Kicker: "We?"
>Why do you care so much, anyways? (No quotation marks intended.)
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>Yuyunite Mountains: "Well, regardless, surely there is something you can do?"
>Lizard Lariatist: It's an incident, the thing hiding has managed to make it personal by hiding rather than being upfront. All sorts of reasons to be involved. But, rewarding others...well that's just too much to afford.
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>Yuyunite Mountains: "Well, regardless, surely there is something you can do?"
>"I don't think I can do much else...unless you have something to suggest?"
>Lizard Lariatist: It's an incident, the thing hiding has managed to make it personal by hiding rather than being upfront. All sorts of reasons to be involved. But, rewarding others...well that's just too much to afford.
>Mmm...right.
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>Grand Yuyutons: "Well, you must know something thing that the Yama can do to help fend off this invader. Or at least something to allow her more of a measure of control. Aren't feats of mentalism rather second nature for you?"
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>Grand Yuyutons: "Well, you must know something thing that the Yama can do to help fend off this invader. Or at least something to allow her more of a measure of control. Aren't feats of mentalism rather second nature for you?"
>"If I knew something that could help, I would have mentioned it by now."
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>Mount Everyuyu: "Do you really have no-"
>Doctor Deschampisa: "Just let it go, Yuyuko. She says she cannot help, and there's no reason to presume she is lying or dancing around the truth. I am certain she wouldn't hold back if we're willing to assist her own kin without any prompting or promise of reward. Let's just go."
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>Mount Everyuyu: "Do you really have no-"
>Doctor Deschampisa: "Just let it go, Yuyuko. She says she cannot help, and there's no reason to presume she is lying or dancing around the truth. I am certain she wouldn't hold back if we're willing to assist her own kin without any prompting or promise of reward. Let's just go."
>"Orin, can you show them the door?"
>Orin, who has been silently standing in the corner for most of this conversation, nods. She goes to the door and beckons you to come.
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>Follow!
>Iguana Investigator: Grumble!
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>Follow!
>You follow Orin out of the door.
>"If it won't take too much time, can you please explain to me what's going on?"
>Iguana Investigator: Grumble!
>Dammit, no information. Not much, anyways.
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>Yuyuko Ventre Range: "It's simple at heart. Some horrible people has been plaguing our Yama with nightmares, which has caused unnatural doubts to creep up on her. These people, or at least one of them, also periodically taunts her. Lately, it's claimed that it'll be after your Koishi next. We'd like to stop it, or catch it in the act at least, so that we may express our extraordinary displeasure with its recent life decisions. I was rather hoping your Satori had a way or two to help the Yama hinder it."
>Turtle Trampler: "It's also got its hooks in Reisen and Youmu; Reisen's pretty much declared war on the Moon now, and Youmu's up and flipped her lid."
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>Yuyuko Ventre Range: "It's simple at heart. Some horrible people has been plaguing our Yama with nightmares, which has caused unnatural doubts to creep up on her. These people, or at least one of them, also periodically taunts her. Lately, it's claimed that it'll be after your Koishi next. We'd like to stop it, or catch it in the act at least, so that we may express our extraordinary displeasure with its recent life decisions. I was rather hoping your Satori had a way or two to help the Yama hinder it."
>Turtle Trampler: "It's also got its hooks in Reisen and Youmu; Reisen's pretty much declared war on the Moon now, and Youmu's up and flipped her lid."
>The voice sighs. "Nine. That's quite an oversimplification. And you really don't have any proof that I'm multiple people, do you?"
>"But...what could it want with Koishi?"
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>Guadayuyuko Mountains: Shrug
>Deschampisa Drive: "It mentioned something about disapproving of calling someone a traitor. Given its penchant for misdirection, I would be hesitant to put much stock in this."
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>Guadayuyuko Mountains: Shrug
>Deschampisa Drive: "It mentioned something about disapproving of calling someone a traitor. Given its penchant for misdirection, I would be hesitant to put much stock in this."
>"But...that actually happened."
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>Deschampisa Dame: "Not that it didn't happen, but that this would be its real motivation."
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>Deschampisa Dame: "Not that it didn't happen, but that this would be its real motivation."
>"Oh. I see. You think it would interfere with Gensokyo in other ways?"
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>"Oh. I see. You think it would interfere with Gensokyo in other ways?"
>Haddingyuyu Range: "Well, it only makes sense, given what it does and what you're Koishi does. I imagine she'd be in a very good place to stand in the way."
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>Haddingyuyu Range: "Well, it only makes sense, given what it does and what you're Koishi does. I imagine she'd be in a very good place to stand in the way."
>She nods. "What are these nightmares like?"
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>Deschampisa Daemonette: We've probably got this story down to a preferred version by now; and more people on the lookout won't hurt. Give her the preferred version.
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>Deschampisa Daemonette: We've probably got this story down to a preferred version by now; and more people on the lookout won't hurt. Give her the preferred version.
>Wait, are you trying to tell her the whole story about the nightmares, or are you trying to tell her what these nightmares are like?
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>What they are like, as much as we can be accurate and preserve some shame.
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>What they are like, as much as we can be accurate and preserve some shame.
>"Oh...that's pretty bad. Horrible, even. ...Though I don't know how Koishi will be affected by it. Not that she won't."
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>Deschampisa Dancer: Nod.
>Newt Nerfer: Try to recall how we got out of here the last time.
>_
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>Deschampisa Dancer: Nod.
>So you do.
>Newt Nerfer: Try to recall how we got out of here the last time.
>You think you got out the way you came without any conflicts. You probably weren't attacked when you were going out because you beat the crap out of everybody you passed through to get here...
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>Follow dat cat.
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>Follow dat cat.
>She leads you to the door which you came in. She opens the door slowly and says "Good-bye."
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>Tortoise Terrorist: "Yeah, you too."
>Exeunt!
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>Tortoise Terrorist: "Yeah, you too."
>Exeunt!
>You exit the mansion.
>Obvious roadways are straight ahead, left, and right, where straight ahead is the way you came.
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>Visually examine all pathways.
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>Visually examine all pathways.
>All pathways seems to be made of stone bricks.
>To your left and right, you can see several disheleved oni huts which, for some, reason, are all neatly lined up in a row. You swear you heard some glass breaking to your left...
>To your front, you can see several side streets like before, as well as a main road that is attacked to all of those pthways. You see several non-notable stores.
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>Lizard Lancer: Start heading out.
>Absoyuyu Range: Pause, listen for something to follow that sound of shattering glass.
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>Lizard Lancer: Start heading out.
>You are already outside of the mansion. Orin closes the door behind you.
>Absoyuyu Range: Pause, listen for something to follow that sound of shattering glass.
>You hear a distant "THUNK!"
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>What sort of thunk? As in, what did it seem to be hitting?
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>What sort of thunk? As in, what did it seem to be hitting?
>The thunk that comes from an empty jug of alcohol hitting the road.
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>Yuyukin Range: Shrug and hurry up to catch up with the others.
>ReiRei: Direct path out of here.
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>Yuyukin Range: Shrug and hurry up to catch up with the others.
>You decide that an oni party or whatever is going on there isn't worth investigating, and catch up with the others.
>ReiRei: Direct path out of here.
>You go straight ahead, trying to ignore the high volume of the oni city.
>You are now in front of a cave path. This is the way out of here.
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>Newt Gnasher: Lead the way out, keep an eye out for the usual threats along this path.
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>Newt Gnasher: Lead the way out, keep an eye out for the usual threats along this path.
>You walk out. You cross the bridge people usually no longer cross, but Parsee doesn't seem to be in sight. You walk further and...
>THOP!
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>Turtle Taxidermist: Profanity.
>Assess the situation.
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>Turtle Taxidermist: Profanity.
>You say "[EXPLETIVE REDACTED]"
>Assess the situation.
>A bucket seems to have fallen. On your head.
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>Turtle Tenderizer: Take stock of woundedness.
>Yuyuko-Iltzuk Icefield: Try to grab that bucket!
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>Turtle Tenderizer: Take stock of woundedness.
>You seem to be mostly fine. But still, that hurt.
>Yuyuko-Iltzuk Icefield: Try to grab that bucket!
>You grab the bucket. There is a green-haired girl inside.
>"Dammit, powerful people."
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>Yuyuko Morgan Mountains: "Why hello there!"
>Lizard Leasher: Try to massage the aches away.
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>Yuyuko Morgan Mountains: "Why hello there!"
>"Let my bucket go! Now!"
>Lizard Leasher: Try to massage the aches away.
>So you do. That was an irritating occurence.
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>Haddingyuyu Range: "Awww, you're so cute! Can I take you home with me?"
>Newt Nosher: "Please."
>Deschampisa Deity: ...Is this our estranged daughter?
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>Haddingyuyu Range: "Awww, you're so cute! Can I take you home with me?"
>"Hell no!"
>Newt Nosher: "Please."
>Yuyuko says, "What? She's cute!"
>Deschampisa Deity: ...Is this our estranged daughter?
>"...Parser, please tell me you aren't going to put this in Mokou Quest in some form."
>You are completely sure she is not related to you.
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>Yuyufax Range: "I have a sauna~"
>Turtle Tenor: Keep heading out.
>Duchess Deschampisa: ....Is this Komachi's estranged daughter?
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>Yuyufax Range: "I have a sauna~"
>"I don't care! Now will you let my bucket go?!"
>Turtle Tenor: Keep heading out.
>You decide to ignore the green-haired youkai and continue out. But you can't exactly continue out with Yuyuko still being back there.
>Duchess Deschampisa: ....Is this Komachi's estranged daughter?
>...Please. That's like saying Rin Tohsaka (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FateStayNight) or Hatate Himekaidou is Komachi's estranged daughter,
>To be non-vague, of course not.
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>Yuyutz Mountains: "But you're far too adorable to just put down! Why don't I take you along with us, and you can tell us all about why you needed to bonk poor Reimu on the head like that."
>Hasten to catch up with Reimu, whether Buckets agrees to it or not.
>_
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>Yuyutz Mountains: "But you're far too adorable to just put down! Why don't I take you along with us, and you can tell us all about why you needed to bonk poor Reimu on the head like that."
>"You suck. I'm getting out of here, whether you're powerful enough to beat the crap out of me or not."
>Hasten to catch up with Reimu, whether Buckets agrees to it or not.
>You are about to head back to the others when you get a faceful of fire danmaku!
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Homathyuyuko Icefield: turn the bucket so she's firing at the wall rather than us, and try to sidestep what is coming toward us.
>"Don't you think you're being just a little confrontational toward a friend?"
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Homathyuyuko Icefield: turn the bucket so she's firing at the wall rather than us, and try to sidestep what is coming toward us.
>You turn the bucket. She shifts herself so that she is still aiming at your direction.
>"Don't you think you're being just a little confrontational toward a friend?"
>"You ain't no friend! I don't care about you! Now let go!"
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>Ingleyuyu Range: Keep turning her so she keeps having to shift.
>"Now aren't you just jumping to conclusions? If I thought that way, wouldn't I already be bashing you against the wall for hurting Reimu?"
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>Ingleyuyu Range: Keep turning her so she keeps having to shift.
>"Now aren't you just jumping to conclusions? If I thought that way, wouldn't I already be bashing you against the wall for hurting Reimu?"
>"Well, I don't consider you a friend!"
>You don't notice, but in the background, Reimu and Eiki look at you oddly. Reimu whispers "She should really let her go now..."
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>Yuyufield Mountains: "Besides, dear, how could I possibly let you go when you've yet to make amends with Reimu?"
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>Yuyufield Mountains: "Besides, dear, how could I possibly let you go when you've yet to make amends with Reimu?"
>Reimu says "It's fine. I just want to get out of here."
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>Innutyuyu Range: "Oh, we can do both things!"
>Head out with Buckets in tow. Twist bucket as needs be to keep her from acting up.
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>Innutyuyu Range: "Oh, we can do both things!"
>The green-haired girl says, "DAMMIT!"
>Reimu says "Do you really want to bring her...?"
>Head out with Buckets in tow. Twist bucket as needs be to keep her from acting up.
>You continue on with baggage. Kisume eventually tires or shouting threats and other things, and chucks danmaku at you only once in a while.
>You exit the caves. The sunlight hurts your eyes...
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>Let eyes adjust to the light.
>Turtle Tamperer: Look around, make sure everything is as it was remembered. And then recall what is nearby.
>Yuyusular Mountains: "You really are bound and determined not to make amends with Reimu, aren't you?"
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>Distinctly Dechampisa: About how much of Yuyuko's enthusiasm for
our disappointment of a daughter Kisume making up to Reimu is right and/or appropriate?
>Hobo Queen: Share thoughts on the lights of the aboveground.
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>Let eyes adjust to the light.
>You let your eyes adjust to the sunlight.
>Turtle Tamperer: Look around, make sure everything is as it was remembered. And then recall what is nearby.
>Everything seems normal.
>You think you're somewhere to the north of the Human Village.
>Yuyusular Mountains: "You really are bound and determined not to make amends with Reimu, aren't you?"
>"Hey, I just want to not be kidnapped!"
>Distinctly Dechampisa: About how much of Yuyuko's enthusiasm for our disappointment of a daughter Kisume making up to Reimu is right and/or appropriate?
>Not very much of it, you think. Reimu said she was fine, anyways...
>Hobo Queen: Share thoughts on the lights of the aboveground.
>You say "Wow, it's bright." (Or a ruder variation of that.)
>Eiki nods.
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>Yuyufries Range: "Well, I suppose kidnapping is wrong, and we should all try our best not be kidnapped, even the exceedingly adorable.
>Set the bucket down.
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>Dechampisa Decider: How much of this sort of behavior probably contributed to her problems with Youmu...?
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>Yuyufries Range: "Well, I suppose kidnapping is wrong, and we should all try our best not be kidnapped, even the exceedingly adorable.
>"Hrmf, tell that to Yukari..."
>Set the bucket down.
>"Damn right you should!" She then floats away. Quickly.
>Dechampisa Decider: How much of this sort of behavior probably contributed to her problems with Youmu...?
>Probably not related. At best, Youmu would probably give her weird looks.
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>Yuyu Long Mountains: "Farewell, my friend!"
>Wave.
>Turtle Tenderizer: Lead the way north, consider good source of information on current events and thus finding Koishi.
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>Yuyu Long Mountains: "Farewell, my friend!"
>Wave.
>She ignores you. Hopefully she's just too far off to respond...
>Turtle Tenderizer: Lead the way north, consider good source of information on current events and thus finding Koishi.
>You go north towards the direction of Yukari's house, though it's unlikely you're heading there and more likely that you're just wandering in a direction.
>You consider the two gods of the mountain. After all, Koishi's been there before...
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>ReiRei: Head Moriyaward
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>ReiRei: Head Moriyaward
>You go in the direction in the Moriya Shrine.
>You are interrupted by a squad of lawful stupid good tengu patrols.
>"Excuse me, Yama, but what is your business here?"
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>You go in the direction in the Moriya Shrine.
>You are interrupted by a squad of lawful stupid good tengu patrols.
>"Excuse me, Yama, but what is your business here?"
>Dominantly Deschamisa: Pull rank via implication.
>"That is private business between myself and Lady Yasaka."
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>Dominantly Deschamisa: Pull rank via implication.
>"That is private business between myself and Lady Yasaka."
>The tengu talking with you nods. "Proceed with your business."
>They exit to the left.
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>Proceed!
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>Proceed!
>You proceed to the Moriya Shrine.
>Sanae is at the front of the shrine. She says "Hello. Who are you?"
>Looks like she isn't familiar with the afterlife around here yet...
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>Deschampisa Delight: "I am Shikieiki Yamaxanadu; yes, the Yama, and I require your assistance. The satori named Koishi, we need to find her. Have you seen her at all, lately?"
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>Deschampisa Delight: "I am Shikieiki Yamaxanadu; yes, the Yama, and I require your assistance. The satori named Koishi, we need to find her. Have you seen her at all, lately?"
>"Err...I .wouldn't know where she is. But Kanako, the god of this shrine, might, because she's been involved with some business with her recently."
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>Deschampisa Demigoddess: Nod.
>"Would you be so kind as to take us to her?"
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>Deschampisa Demigoddess: Nod.
>"Would you be so kind as to take us to her?"
>"Sure."
>She then gestures for you to follow her.
>"Not again..."
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>Make with the following!
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>Make with the following!
>You follow Sanae through the shrine. It seems to be quite crowded and loud today.
>"It'll take a while before we can get to Kanako."
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>Deschampisa Deluxe: Examine the crowd; who all is in it?
>Can we pull rank to get around it?
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>Deschampisa Deluxe: Examine the crowd; who all is in it?
>Various tengu and kappa. You do not recognize any of them. Neither do Yuyuko or Reimu.
>Can we pull rank to get around it?
>If you gathered attention to yourself, you could. You really don't want to do that, though.
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>ReiRei: "Here, I got this."
>Produce spellcard.
>"Hey! Just so you guys know, I'm gonna count to five, then unleash this thing!"
>"One..."
>"Two..."
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>ReiRei: "Here, I got this."
>Produce spellcard.
>"Hey! Just so you guys know, I'm gonna count to five, then unleash this thing!"
>"One..."
>"Two..."
>Sanae says "You know, I really think you shouldn't-"
>(Un?)fortunately, you seem to have attracted the crowd's attention already. Some of them are retreating to the corners of the room.
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>ReiRei: Be pleased with this parting of the sea; proceed!
>"Three..."
>Mount Everyuyu: To Sanae: "Shhh."
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>"Three..."
>Well, your action seems to have worked. Everybody's noticed the Yama now, but they seem to be backing up more from the threat of danmaku than the fact that Shikieiki is in their midst.
>Mount Everyuyu: To Sanae: "Shhh."
>"Hey, I can't tolerate Reimu almost using a spellcard in my shrine."
>ReiRei: Be pleased with this parting of the sea; proceed!
>You proceed to Kanako, who seems to be somewhat hassled and tired.
>"I already have enough problems to handle as it is. I know you're with the Yama, but still. So, why are you here?"
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>Lizard Lacer: "Hey Nackers. Don't worry, my idea. It's important, fates worse than death on line."
>Deschampisa Doler: "Ah...please accept my apologies for Reimu's actions. But we need to know where Koishi is."
>Joyuyuko Range: Curtsey to Kanako. It's only polite.
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>Lizard Lacer: "Hey Nackers. Don't worry, my idea. It's important, fates worse than death on line."
>"Hmm, is there?"
>Deschampisa Doler: "Ah...please accept my apologies for Reimu's actions. But we need to know where Koishi is."
>"Well, I can certainly find Koishi easily...but why would you want to know where Koishi Komeiji is? And why would you want to find out from me?"
>Joyuyuko Range: Curtsy to Kanako. It's only polite.
>Kanako bows in response, though only barely.
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>Newt Kneeler: "Because I've met her here once, and there's the whole finding her easily aspect."
>Deschampisa Dish: "It is a complicated series of events. But let us summarize with saying she may be the target of an attack from outworld entities. If you could assist us with finding her, it would be vastly appreciated."
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>Newt Kneeler: "Because I've met her here once, and there's the whole finding her easily aspect."
>Deschampisa Dish: "It is a complicated series of events. But let us summarize with saying she may be the target of an attack from outworld entities. If you could assist us with finding her, it would be vastly appreciated."
>Time for me to ask this: what the heck is "Deschampisa"?
>"Mmhmm. Well, I certainly can assist you in finding her."
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>More commonly known as Tufted Hair Grass.
>Deschampisa Dudette: "Thank you very much. Please accept my apology for the suddenness of this request, but there is little time for alternatives."
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>More commonly known as Tufted Hair Grass.
>Deschampsia. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tufted_Hair-grass)
>Deschampisa Dudette: "Thank you very much. Please accept my apology for the suddenness of this request, but there is little time for alternatives."
>"Right, okay."
>"Huh...Koishi seems to be wandering around the forests in the east."
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>Fuck you I'm dyslexic >=[
>Newt Notary: "Can you be more specific than that?"
>Deschampsia Dynamite: "Is she just wandering about, or is she doing something else as well?"
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>Newt Notary: "Can you be more specific than that?"
>"No, I can't describe her location very specifically. There aren't any landmarks or anything interesting in those forests."
>Deschampsia Dynamite: "Is she just wandering about, or is she doing something else as well?"
>"Actually, she seems to be observing something."
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>Deschampsia Dynast: "Can you tell what she is observing, this may be a landmark in and of itself."
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>Deschampsia Dynast: "Can you tell what she is observing, this may be a landmark in and of itself."
>"I'm afraid I can't tell."
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>Deschampsia Diamond: "Understandable. Is there anyone else of note around her?"
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>Deschampsia Diamond: "Understandable. Is there anyone else of note around her?"
>"Not that I know of."
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>Lizard Lugger: "Anyone not of note?"
>Deschampsia Delver: "Regardless, thank you very much."
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>Lizard Lugger: "Anyone not of note?"
>"I don't know."
>Deschampsia Delver: "Regardless, thank you very much."
>"You're welcome."
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>Deschampsia Doom: "We shall get out of your way now. You've helped us greatly."
>Turtle Tromper: "Just a moment."
>Turn to face the peoples, wave gohei in their general direction. "Since you were nice enough to get out of the way, have another blessing. I appreciate it, gang! Now be good to Nackers."
>To the rest: "Okay, we can leave."
>Depart toward aforementioned forests.
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>Deschampsia Doom: "We shall get out of your way now. You've helped us greatly."
>Kanako nods.
>Turtle Tromper: "Just a moment."
>Turn to face the peoples, wave gohei in their general direction. "Since you were nice enough to get out of the way, have another blessing. I appreciate it, gang! Now be good to Nackers."
>To the rest: "Okay, we can leave."
>Depart toward aforementioned forests.
>While you step outside of the shrine, you hear Kanako say "Everybody, in a line, now!"
>A little bit further out of the shrine, Sanae interrupts you and says "Kanako just remembered to tell you something."
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>Deschampsia Delight: Look to Sanae, wait for her to speak.
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>Deschampsia Delight: Look to Sanae, wait for her to speak.
>"She meant the western forests instead of the eastern forests. Forgive Kanako, she's been a bit scatterbrained lately."
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>Deschampsia Deluxe: "Ah. Well, thank you for informing us."
>Lizard Launcher: Consider what we know of this region.
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>Deschampsia Deluxe: "Ah. Well, thank you for informing us."
>She bows. "You're welcome." She then heads back into the shrine.
>Lizard Launcher: Consider what we know of this region.
>Kanako was right- there is absolutely nothing notable in it. It's very close to Youkai Mountain, though.
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>Head to the boring western forest.
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>Head to the boring western forest.
>Where in the western forest would you like to head to?
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>Whichever is nearest.
>Turtle Terrorist: Once there, start periodically shouting for Koishi.
>Grand Yuyutons: Join in!
>Deschampsia Dame: Keep a sharp eye out.
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>Whichever is nearest.
>You land on the border between Youkai Mountain and the western forest.
>Turtle Terrorist: Once there, start periodically shouting for Koishi.
>Grand Yuyutons: Join in!
>You shout for Koishi. There is no answer.
>Deschampsia Dame: Keep a sharp eye out.
>Despite the fact that Koishi is likely to be invisible, you watch for possible signs of Koishi.
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>Turtle Toppler: Lead the way in, try to follow the most efficient route for combing through the place, and call out for Koishi periodically.
>Deschampsia Diver: Have we dealt with enough satori that we could recognize when one's looking into our brains? If so, keep wary for this kind of sensation.
>Yuyulayas Mountains: Call out as well; but also keep an eye out for signs of Youmu.
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>Turtle Toppler: Lead the way in, try to follow the most efficient route for combing through the place, and call out for Koishi periodically.
>The forest is a bit dense for it to be easily combed, but thankfully, it isn't a huge forest. The eastern half of the forest doesn't seem to have Koishi or anything Koishi would be interested in in it.
>Deschampsia Diver: Have we dealt with enough satori that we could recognize when one's looking into our brains? If so, keep wary for this kind of sensation.
>You rarely deal with satori. You don't know when they are perusing your mind. And you don't know Occlumency either.
>Yuyulayas Mountains: Call out as well; but also keep an eye out for signs of Youmu.
>No sign of Youmu or Koishi.
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>Move onto the next part of the forest. Continue to beckon for Koishi every so often.
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>Move onto the next part of the forest. Continue to beckon for Koishi every so often.
>You keep searching. You find nothing for a bit, but then, you stumble across a large group of fairies in a clearing.
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>Observe faeries from current distance, unless it's close enough they've noticed us.
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>Observe faeries from current distance, unless it's close enough they've noticed us.
>They haven't noticed you.
>The fairies seem to be doing nothing in particular...but you notice a brown-haired girl with a ridiculously colorful dress.
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>Observe for a bit.
>Deschampsia Darling: Keep an eye out for things that might imply there's an invisible person about, such as odd grass motions and such.
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>Reimu: Seduce Renko.
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>Observe for a bit.
>She seems to be going inside a tent with a blonde-haired woman.
>Deschampsia Darling: Keep an eye out for things that might imply there's an invisible person about, such as odd grass motions and such.
>You don't think you see any unusual motions. There are several things in this field that look like it, though.
>Reimu: Seduce Renko.
>You attempt to seduce Renko directly. The fairies block you and say "You're gonna have to seduce us first!
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>ReiRei: "So, if I were Koishi, I'd definitely be hanging around here."
>Karyuyuzen Range: "So, do you think this is that army Reisen was talking about?"
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>Stubai Yuyups: Eat [doublestrikethrough]out[/doublestrikethrough] nearest fairy
>Deodorant Magnet: Is this typical fairy behavior, and do we recognize anything about that girl in the crazy dress and that friend of hers?
>Freudian: Slip.
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>ReiRei: "So, if I were Koishi, I'd definitely be hanging around here."
>Yuyuko says, "This certainly seems like an interesting spot to be."
>Karyuyuzen Range: "So, do you think this is that army Reisen was talking about?"
>Reimu says, "Eh, I dunno. I guess we'll have to ask around first, but you know fairies..."
>Stubai Yuyups: Eat [doublestrikethrough]out[/doublestrikethrough] nearest fairy
>You devour the nearest fairy. She regenerates in your stomach. Oops! GAME OVER, MAN. You are re-killed.
>Deodorant Magnet: Is this typical fairy behavior, and do we recognize anything about that girl in the crazy dress and that friend of hers?
>It isn't normal for fairies to appear in huge groups like this, but otherwise, this is pretty normal.
>No, you don't know anything about those two. They look human, though.
>Freudian: Slip.
>Koishi cannot accept commands.[/b]
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>Genji Jerrymanderer: Is it typical human behavior to hang out with fairies, regardless of number? Could any of this be plausibly blamed on Koishi?
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>Genji Jerrymanderer: Is it typical human behavior to hang out with fairies, regardless of number? Could any of this be plausibly blamed on Koishi?
>No, people usually don't hang out with fairies, due to the unpleasant chaotic nature of fairies. And you're not quite sure what the extent of Koishi's powers are, but you think that Koishi might be blamed for it. But what would her incentive be?
>Oh here we go with the whole Koishi possibly manipulating Renko's subconscious thing again
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>Deschampsia Dealer: "Do you think it would be safe to approach them?"
>Grand Yuyutons: Peak in the tent!
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>Deschampsia Dealer: "Do you think it would be safe to approach them?"
>"Hmm...fairies are fairies, but I think we would be okay approaching them. if they do attack, it's not like we can't defend ourselves very well."
>Grand Yuyutons: Peak in the tent!
>Renko and Maribel seem to be getting it on!
>"Hey, I thought this happened later!"
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>Duly Deschampsia: Look around for an important-looking faerie, or a familiar one, and approach.
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>Duly Deschampsia: Look around for an important-looking faerie, or a familiar one, and approach.
>You scan the area, and find that green-haired fairy you fought a long time ago.
>You approach. Some fairies block your way through and say "What business do you have with Dai?!"
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>We fought Dai?
>Deschampsia Delight: "It is a matter of grave importance. Please allow me through."
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>Armpits: Would the fairies recognize us? If so, would calling attention to ourself/intimidating them get us anywhere or just start a fight?
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>We fought Dai?
>As Reimu, you did.
>Deschampsia Delight: "It is a matter of grave importance. Please allow me through."
>One of the smaller ones (about the size of your head) says, "A matter of grave importance? Hah! Fairies don't die!"
>Armpits: Would the fairies recognize us? If so, would calling attention to ourself/intimidating them get us anywhere or just start a fight?
>No, they would not. Even if the fairies knew who you were, they wouldn't care, since they're mostly outside of the cycle of life and death and, well, they're fairies.
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>Deschampsia Deluxe: "This is true, but others do, can you could-"
>Turtle Toppler: "Here, let me. Hey, faeries? You see that woman over there? With the pink hair and the really huge chest?"
>Point to our geological companion.
>"She's had a terrible day, like, worst day of her life. Her best friend just left her. Go hug the shit out of her, she really needs it. Maybe she'll even let you visit her sauna for it."
>Yuyukojet Mountains: Note gesticulating, look over confused-like.
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>Deschampsia Deluxe: "This is true, but others do, can you could-"
>Turtle Toppler: "Here, let me. Hey, faeries? You see that woman over there? With the pink hair and the really huge chest?"
>Point to our geological companion.
>"She's had a terrible day, like, worst day of her life. Her best friend just left her. Go hug the shit out of her, she really needs it. Maybe she'll even let you visit her sauna for it."
>Yuyukojet Mountains: Note gesticulating, look over confused-like.
>The general reaction from the fairies seems to be "Aww! I'm so sorry!" and/or "Ooh! A sauna!"
>They then swarm Yuyuko. In a good way.
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>Kiglayuyu Mountains: "Waaah!"
>Be bowled over and hugged. After a moment decided the best thing to do when in Rome is to be a centurion, and hug 'em back.
>Turtle Trainer: "See, it was a good idea to bring her along."
>Deschampsia Demanse: Quietly acknowledge that was effective, and surprisingly non-dishonest.
>Proceed to Dai.
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>Kiglayuyu Mountains: "Waaah!"
>Be bowled over and hugged. After a moment decided the best thing to do when in Rome is to be a centurion, and hug 'em back.
>You could use the sympathy and progress in the quests.
>Turtle Trainer: "See, it was a good idea to bring her along."
>Deschampsia Demanse: Quietly acknowledge that was effective, and surprisingly non-dishonest.
>You acknowledge Reimu's statement and the effectiveness and truthfulness of her action.
>Proceed to Dai.
>You proceed to Dai without Yuyuko she's still back there getting hugged).
>When you do reach her, she says "Who'd you be, and how did you get here?"
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>Duchess Deschampsia: "I am Shikieiki Yamaxanada, the Yama. It is imperative that we find a satori by the name of Koishi and warn her of an incoming danger."
>Tortoise Toaster: "Don't worry, she's not in any trouble. But have you seen her around? It's kinda really important."
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>Duchess Deschampsia: "I am Shikieiki Yamaxanada, the Yama. It is imperative that we find a satori by the name of Koishi and warn her of an incoming danger."
>Tortoise Toaster: "Don't worry, she's not in any trouble. But have you seen her around? It's kinda really important."
>"And why would I know about that?"
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>Dechampsia Dolemite: "She has been in this forest; only a short time ago this was confirmed by Kanako herself. Given your position of obvious respect among faeriekind, it's our hope you would have been told about her if she appeared."
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>Dechampsia Dolemite: "She has been in this forest; only a short time ago this was confirmed by Kanako herself. Given your position of obvious respect among faeriekind, it's our hope you would have been told about her if she appeared."
>"She hasn't appeared at all, as far as I and most faeries know."
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>Turtle Terrorist: "Hey, what's up with the girl in the amazing technicolor dream dress?"
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>Turtle Terrorist: "Hey, what's up with the girl in the amazing technicolor dream dress?"
>"Oh, that's...Renko, but most fairies call her 'Other Dai'. She claims she's from the outside world, and she came to Gensokyo a few days ago."
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>Variety: This is not normal, is it? What are our knowledges of the outer world and what this might mean?
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>Variety: This is not normal, is it? What are our knowledges of the outer world and what this might mean?
>It's somewhat normal to find lost travelers stumble into Gensokyo, but you would have noticed if somebody came through. And you certainly didn't notice this.
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ReiRei: Was the blonde girl familiar?
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ReiRei: Was the blonde girl familiar?
>No, she doesn't.
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>Turtle Tapper: "They call her what?"
>_
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>Turtle Tapper: "They call her what?"
>"Who are you referring to?"
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>Tortoise Tippler: "Crazydress girl. Why's she hanging around with you guys, anyways?"
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>Tortoise Tippler: "Crazydress girl. Why's she hanging around with you guys, anyways?"
>"I just told you her name was Renko. And the fairies and I found her a few days ago. She's been staying with us ever since."
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>Blame Alice for everything.
>Terrapin Tipper: "And why haven't I heard about this until now?"
>Who normally would have noticed her entry into Gensokyo, and how would they have been able to tell?
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>Blame Alice for everything.
>Hey, we're not that deep into the story yet.
>Terrapin Tipper: "And why haven't I heard about this until now?"
>"Should you have?"
>Who normally would have noticed her entry into Gensokyo, and how would they have been able to tell?
>You and Yukari. Yukari would have been able to detect one going through the border, and you would have noticed someone coming through the shrine. If someone passed the border without coming through the shrine, Yukari would probably have told you when you visited. Okay, Yukari is a bit unreliable...
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Lizard Legalist: "Yeah probably."
Deschampsia Deity: "Why have you all gathered here, anyways?"
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>Lizard Legalist: "Yeah probably."
>"Well, she must have come in Gensokyo is a special way."
>Deschampsia Deity: "Why have you all gathered here, anyways?"
>"Oh, Renko wants to invade the Scarlet Devil Mansion so we can have it with her."
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>Newt Kneader: "Right. I thought you were up to something bad."
>Deschampsia Darling: "Isn't attacking Scarlet Devil Mansion bad?"
>Newt Kneader: "Maybe, but it's not my problem. They can handle themselves. So, no signs of a green-haired satori in a wide-brimmed green hat? Has a blue closed eye thing?"
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>Newt Kneader: "Right. I thought you were up to something bad."
>Deschampsia Darling: "Isn't attacking Scarlet Devil Mansion bad?"
>"Well, I and the fairies get the mansion, so I don't care."
>Newt Kneader: "Maybe, but it's not my problem. They can handle themselves. So, no signs of a green-haired satori in a wide-brimmed green hat? Has a blue closed eye thing?"
>"No. And I'm going to resist asking what you're looking for her for, since it looks like you've been asked that enough recently."
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>Turtle Toter: "Had any weird dreams lately?"
>Deschampsia Deliverer: "May we have your blessing in looking around here for Koishi, regardless?"
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>Turtle Toter: "Had any weird dreams lately?"
>"Nah."
>Deschampsia Deliverer: "May we have your blessing in looking around here for Koishi, regardless?"
>"If by that, you mean saying 'good luck,' then yes."
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>Deschampsia Diver: "Thank you."
>Turtle Taker: "Okay, if Koishi's here, she'll probably be a bit outside the crowd. Split up and look around the edges. We'll sooner or later.
>Take this advice! Shiki heads toward the tent region, Reimu the opposite way. Look around for oddities in nature.
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>Deschampsia Diver: "Thank you."
>"You're welcome."
>Turtle Taker: "Okay, if Koishi's here, she'll probably be a bit outside the crowd. Split up and look around the edges. We'll sooner or later.
>Eiki nods.
>Take this advice! Shiki heads toward the tent region, Reimu the opposite way. Look around for oddities in nature.
>There are quite a few tents around here. Which one do you want to use as a reference point?
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>Whichever is on the far side of the field.
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>Whichever is on the far side of the field.
>Eiki heads west, you head east.
>You look around the edges for Koishi. You don't find anything on the west or east edges.
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>Call out for her, while circling around the perimeter.
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>Call out for her, while circling around the perimeter.
>You skirt around the edges while calling out for her.
>As Eiki, when you reach the easternmost part of the field, you hear suspicious footsteps.
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Deschampsia Detective: Look toward the footsteps.
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Deschampsia Detective: Look toward the footsteps.
>You turn your head. You see footprints being made in the dirt. They seem to be heading into the forest.
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>Deschampsia Dogger: Follow those footprints.
>"Koishi, is that you? It is very important we talk, surely you can feel that?"
>Get shanked.
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>Get shanked.
>A knife appears in your hands. You run up to Koishi and shank her in the back!
>In your quests, you are shanked by a character. In my quests, a character is shanked by YOU!